The Last Theory Do fields exist?
May 22, 2025
Fields like gravitational and electric ones may not actually exist! They’re convenient constructs that might obscure the deeper realities of space. The discussion shifts to Einstein's view, framing gravity as a curvature of space-time. As the conversation unfolds, the validity of these fields is scrutinized, urging listeners to reconsider what they truly represent in the universe. The implications of new discrete space models suggest a profound shift in understanding our cosmic fabric!
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What Is a Field?
- A field in physics is a number or set of numbers at every point in space that can change over time.
- Fields can be scalars, vectors, matrices, or tensors depending on how many values they assign at each point.
Temperature Field Approximation
- Temperature fields are convenient but only approximate the real microscopic reality of discrete molecules.
- Temperature does not exist meaningfully at very small scales where individual molecules dominate instead.
Gravity as Space-Time Curvature
- Newtonian gravitational fields provide a useful model but mask the deeper reality of space-time curvature.
- Einstein's concept replaces gravitational force fields with curved space-time that matter navigates naturally.