The Physics of Immortality - Share your Opinion

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The discussion centers around the book "The Physics of Immortality" by Frank J. Tipler. One participant expresses skepticism about the book, suggesting that it relies heavily on faith rather than solid scientific grounding, arguing that Tipler's claims are presented as complex but ultimately unsubstantiated. They highlight that the book seems more reflective of Tipler's personal beliefs than a rigorous scientific analysis, noting that it has received criticism from qualified reviewers. Another participant emphasizes the importance of personal belief and understanding, suggesting that individuals should form their own conclusions rather than relying on external opinions. Overall, the conversation reflects a mix of curiosity about the book and critical perspectives on its validity and approach.
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Hello everybody... I recently bought the book '' The physics of Inmortality '' It seems like a pretty good choice, I wanted to know if anyone has read it, and a opinion would be fine !

Thanxs ! :smile:
 
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well no I have not -- and am inclined not to -- the reason being that if they knew then they would not be talking to us -- You know, intrigue the plebs, they will buy anything -- you have to substitute what they believe, ( which is pretty clear ) for what you believe -- whatever that is -- just so long as it's yours and NO ONE elses.
You cannot go wrong when you truly believe -- even if you are in error -- but you can compare beliefs and come to your own conclusions -- that is in your heart -- not by anybodyelses input .. I mean no -one -- just you --whatever it is that you are
you cannot do better than this -- and it means everything .
I hope you find whatever it is you are looking for
ray.
 
I've read it. I'm not a big fan of taking things on faith, which is essentially what Tipler asks his readers to do. Basically, he says "Trust me! The maths and physics in this book is too complicated for you to understand, but it's 100% right!"

I think the book is more a statement of Tipler's own faith than a work of physics, despite the veneer of complicated mathematical physics. Some authors more qualified than me to comment on the content of the book have not given it rave reviews.
 
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I've gone through the Standard turbulence textbooks such as Pope's Turbulent Flows and Wilcox' Turbulent modelling for CFD which mostly Covers RANS and the closure models. I want to jump more into DNS but most of the work i've been able to come across is too "practical" and not much explanation of the theory behind it. I wonder if there is a book that takes a theoretical approach to Turbulence starting from the full Navier Stokes Equations and developing from there, instead of jumping from...

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