Re: [APML] (OT) String theory?

["Stuart Heggie" <Stuart.J.Heggie@sympatico.ca>]

It changes a LOT of assumptions for sure - crazy writing style (not for
sensitive readers - you'll definitely know what he thinks of his peers in
the physics world). He goes directly after String Theory which is why I
mentioned it.

Stuart
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 7:14 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] (OT) String theory?


> Interesting to note what the ramifications are IF the speed of light is
not
> constant; especially if the speed of light was at one time much faster
than
> it is now. The universe might be much younger than it appears if that were
> true. I must add that there is no scientific data to back up a delta in
> light velocity. But if we were on the flat end of an expotential curve the
> data might make it appear that way.
> Bobby Middleton
>
> From: "Stuart Heggie" <Stuart.J.Heggie@sympatico.ca>
> . He argues that the speed of light is NOT a constant and that over the
> > life of the universe it has changed and thus creates the impression we
> > have
> > of our universe which is wrong.
> >
> > Book Title: Faster Than the Speed of Light: The Story of a Scientific
> > Speculation
> > Author's name: Joao Magueijo
> >
> > At Amazon for $17.68. where they say this:
> >
> > His theory could knock down two solid pillars of cosmology--inflation
and
> > relativity. Not only does his radical notion deserve a trial by fire, it
> > also deserves a champion like Magueijo, who isn't afraid of the
> > flames. --Therese Littleton
> >
> > Stuart
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Alan Voetsch" <alanv12952@yahoo.com>
> > To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>; "SOS"
> > <oregonskywatchers@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:25 PM
> > Subject: [APML] (OT) String theory?
> >
> >
> >> Hey all,
> >>
> >> I have not done much reading on the subjects of particle physics, their
> >> interactions and 'theories of everything' in quite a few years (1995 or
> >> 96, I'd guess). When last I did, 'string' and 'superstring' theories
> >> were presented, but still had some holes to overcome. I saw a show on
> >> the Discovery channel the other night that gave a more promising
> >> outlook for these ideas. I'd like to poll the collective intelligence
> >> here and ask if there are any suggestions for a good modern, up-to-date
> >> overview of this subject. Writings that avoid heavy doses of math
> >> preferred. 8-)
> >>
> >> Thanks, and sorry for the off-topic,
> >> Alan
> >>
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