Is Tesla's Concept of Infinite Expression Supported by Physics?

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The discussion centers on the validity of Tesla's concept of "infinite expression" and its relation to physics. Participants emphasize that Tesla's ideas, particularly regarding light and wave fields, lack scientific support and are categorized as pseudo-science. The consensus is that credible physics education should rely on established scientific principles rather than speculative theories. The thread concludes with a warning against using non-mainstream sources for learning about physics.

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I'm starting to read about physics, and I was watching a video saying that the light doesn't actually move.
And I ended up reading this comment on youtube:

"Tesla teaches that every point of the universe is the same point and each point is capable of infinite expression. Wave field turn on/off so fast an illusion of solidity is created. Your own physical body is living and dying switching on/off, but the inertia creates the impression of a continuum, just like the 'motion' of the light bank"

Is this true?
 
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Tesla also didn't believe in electrons, so I'd say not likely.
 
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and this statement "Wave field turn on/off so fast an illusion of solidity is created" , have any sense?
 
Rajkovic said:
I'm starting to read about physics, and I was watching a video saying that the light doesn't actually move.
And I ended up reading this comment on youtube:

"Tesla teaches that every point of the universe is the same point and each point is capable of infinite expression. Wave field turn on/off so fast an illusion of solidity is created. Your own physical body is living and dying switching on/off, but the inertia creates the impression of a continuum, just like the 'motion' of the light bank"

Is this true?

You should not use YouTube videos and Tesla quotes to learn about real physics. There are much better and more reliable sources of information.

Rajkovic said:
and this statement "Wave field turn on/off so fast an illusion of solidity is created" , have any sense?

No.

We do not discuss pseudo-science here on the PF. We are a mainstream scientific website. Please use mainstream sources of information for your learning about science. Thread is locked.
 
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