Why is the idea of Aether being attached to Earth questioned?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of Aether and its potential attachment to Earth. Participants explore the implications of Aether's existence, its role in the universe, and the reasoning behind considering Earth as a stationary reference point with respect to Aether. The scope includes theoretical considerations and philosophical inquiries regarding the nature of the universe.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question why Earth should be considered special or stationary with respect to Aether, suggesting that if the universe is arbitrary, Aether could be placed in a more sensible location.
  • Others argue against the necessity of Aether, claiming it complicates explanations without providing any needed utility.
  • One participant mentions that experiments have ruled out the concept of Aether, implying a scientific basis for rejecting its attachment to Earth.
  • There is a concern raised about the duplication of a previously locked thread, suggesting that the topic may have been deemed inappropriate or resolved.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the existence and relevance of Aether, with some advocating for its consideration and others rejecting it outright. The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple competing perspectives present.

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Limitations include the lack of specific experimental evidence cited by participants and the ambiguity surrounding the definitions of Aether and its properties. The discussion does not clarify the assumptions underlying the arguments presented.

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What rules out Aether being attached to earth?

Why should the Earth be singled out as stationary wrt the aether? If the universe is completeley arbitrary, why are we here? If I were setting up the system, I would plant the aether where it makes the most sense and is most useful.
 
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There is no Aether, so the Earth is not special. At the same time you seem to want an Aether attached to earth, (your first statement) and not in your second sentence. Make up your mind.

The simplest solution is that an Aether is a unnecessary complication. We do not need it to explain anything.
 
hartlw said:
What rules out Aether being attached to earth?

Why should the Earth be singled out as stationary wrt the aether? If the universe is completeley arbitrary, why are we here? If I were setting up the system, I would plant the aether where it makes the most sense and is most useful.

Experiment ruled this out long ago. Read here
 
hartlw said:
What rules out Aether being attached to earth?

Why should the Earth be singled out as stationary wrt the aether? If the universe is completeley arbitrary, why are we here? If I were setting up the system, I would plant the aether where it makes the most sense and is most useful.

More interestingly, why are you attempting to duplicate a thread that was locked for a good reason?
 

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