The TOE: Does It Explain Everything?

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The discussion centers on the concept of a Theory of Everything (TOE) and its potential to explain all phenomena in physics. It explores the philosophical implications of "nothingness," suggesting that defining a location gives it meaning, thus challenging the notion of nothing as a true absence. The conversation highlights the tension between common sense and the complexities of physics, with an emphasis on the limitations of intuitive reasoning in scientific contexts. Additionally, it suggests that a fully developed TOE might ultimately rely on mathematical principles, particularly in quantum mechanics. The dialogue underscores the ongoing quest to understand the universe through both scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection.
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The TOE should explain EVERYTHING. We may not know what it is, but if it does indeed explain everything, odds are that we already possesses a formula which describes a very commonplace phenomenon of physics, but have not yet recognized the universality of that phenomenon.
 
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Are you suggesting something like : 'we don't have the understanding behind everything we have learnt' ?

Hmmmm, what could it be...
 
If the universe was entirely scientific why would it need to exist? Say 'nothingness' existed. What is it? Half comprised +ve, and half comprised -ve... each cancelling to form the 'nothingness'... but then WHERE would the +ve be and WHERE would the -ve be and WHY? Would there be more than one set of +ve and -ve or MORE, and WHY would that need to be?
 
Nothingness exists. If i were to tell you of a place 100 billion miles in space from where i am in a specified direction, i would give that place meaning. I have given that place meaning because i have defined that it exists. No matter how small that location is, it still exists because it has been given meaning. If you say, "What about 2 inches to the left of that place, is that nothing"? Not any more it isn't because it has been defined. Nothing is indeed something. I believe that is why space continues forever in every direction. Because all that nothingness out there has some more nothingness in all directions.
 
You are using common sense to try to define physics

A lot of the time, common sense makes less sense in physics

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Godel's Golden Rule

This statement is false.
this can be spelled out mathmatically in any number system worth its salt. If any TOE were sufficiently developed I would have to assume it would come down to a like statement. QM seems like a good place to start looking.
 
I think it's easist first to watch a short vidio clip I find these videos very relaxing to watch .. I got to thinking is this being done in the most efficient way? The sand has to be suspended in the water to move it to the outlet ... The faster the water , the more turbulance and the sand stays suspended, so it seems to me the rule of thumb is the hose be aimed towards the outlet at all times .. Many times the workers hit the sand directly which will greatly reduce the water...
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