Is Proving Einstein Wrong a Serious Challenge or Just a Fun Debate?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the notion of challenging Einstein's theories, particularly in the context of a website that claims to prove him wrong. Participants explore the motivations behind such challenges and the implications for both amateur and professional physicists.

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that non-professional physics enthusiasts may seek fame by attempting to disprove Einstein, likening it to breaking a sports record.
  • Others express skepticism about the capabilities of these individuals, arguing that many lack the necessary understanding of physics and mathematics.
  • A participant claims to have identified mathematical and physical fallacies in Einstein's arguments, implying a challenge to his theories.
  • There is a discussion about the nature of advertisements on the forum, clarifying that the site does not control the ads displayed, which may include controversial claims.
  • Some participants note that while they can block inappropriate ads, new ones continue to appear, indicating ongoing challenges in managing content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the validity and motivations behind attempts to prove Einstein wrong, with no consensus reached on the seriousness of these challenges or the qualifications of those making them.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal opinions and observations about the nature of public discourse on scientific theories, with no formal resolution of the claims made.

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This site was linked at the top of the physics forums website. www.relativitychallenge.com I guess everybody has freedom of speech. Do people just get a kick out of proving Einstein wrong?
 
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mruncleramos said:
This site was linked at the top of the physics forums website. www.relativitychallenge.com I guess everybody has freedom of speech. Do people just get a kick out of proving Einstein wrong?

Non-professional physics fans sometimes think they can become famous
by proving Einstein wrong.

It not unlike trying to break a sports record, only an athlete usually
knows if they are cutting the mustard or not. Most of these folks
don't know how much they don't know.

BTW, I'm not saying he won't be shown to be incomplete at some point,
but probably not by such folks.
 
Hm, I've already discovered mathematical and physical fallacies in his argument. Some people just can't do algebra i guess.
 
Note that physicsforums.com did not choose that ad... Google did.

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jtbell said:
Note that physicsforums.com did not choose that ad... Google did.

We block bad ads when we find them, but new ones keep popping up.
 

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