White Knights of Theoretical Physics - Stephen Crothers, Mathematician
Jun 19, 2023
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Stephen Crothers, mathematician, physicist, and scholar of relativity, discusses fundamental mistakes in physics equations, the impossible features created by relativity, and the curve-fitting crisis at LIGO and WMAP that undermines the Big Bang theory.
Black holes and the unruh effect violate the laws of thermodynamics, challenging the foundations of astrophysics and cosmology.
Edington's mass-luminosity relation fails to adhere to thermodynamic principles, undermining its credibility.
Scientists often remain silent in the face of thermodynamic violations, potentially due to career stakes and entrenched positions.
Addressing flaws in theories that violate thermodynamic principles may have far-reaching consequences but is crucial for scientific progress.
Generalizing laws and theories to all astronomical bodies can lead to violations and bizarre outcomes.
The podcast criticizes the obsession with universalism in physics and the reliance on mysticism and wishful thinking.
Deep dives
Violation of the Laws of Thermodynamics: Black Holes and Unruh Effect
Black holes and the unruh effect both violate the laws of thermodynamics. The temperatures associated with black holes, as described by Hawking's equation, and the unruh effect fail to be intensive properties, which is a fundamental requirement in thermodynamics. Intensive properties, like temperature, should remain constant when the system is divided or combined, but these temperatures violate this principle. These violations not only contradict the laws of thermodynamics but also challenge the foundations of astrophysics and cosmology, as black holes and their associated theories are central to many astronomical models. However, despite their significance, these violations are often disregarded or overlooked by proponents of these theories.
Edington's Mass-Luminosity Relation: False Temperature Calculation
Edington's mass-luminosity relation, a widely accepted concept in astrophysics, also falls short in terms of thermodynamic principles. The relation, which aims to establish a connection between mass and luminosity of stars, leads to a false calculation of temperature that is not intensive according to the laws of thermodynamics. This contradiction undermines the credibility of Edington's theory and raises questions about the accuracy of the mass-luminosity relation itself. While there may still be a valid mass-luminosity relation to discover, Edington's specific formulation is flawed due to its violation of fundamental thermodynamic principles.
Silent Response: Reluctance to Address Contradictions
Despite the glaring violations of the laws of thermodynamics in both the black hole temperatures and Edington's mass-luminosity relation, proponents of these theories have largely remained silent when confronted with these contradictions. The implications of admitting such violations are significant, potentially challenging the foundations of astrophysics and cosmology as we know them. However, the reluctance to engage in discussions or acknowledge these flaws demonstrates the entrenched positions and career stakes involved, making it difficult for individuals to openly address these issues.
Martyrdom versus Truth: A Challenging Dilemma
The reluctance of scientists to address contradictions in theories that violate fundamental thermodynamic principles can be understood within the context of the personal and professional stakes associated with their careers. Admitting and addressing these flaws could have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond individual careers. Consequently, it becomes challenging to expect immediate responses or drastic shifts in established beliefs. However, prioritizing transparency and accurate scientific understanding should ultimately prevail over personal considerations to enable critical progress and advancement in scientific knowledge.
The Problem with Generalizing Laws to All Astronomical Bodies
The speaker criticizes the tendency to generalize laws and theories, such as the mass-sliemanosity relationship, to all stars and astronomical bodies, which can lead to violations and bizarre cases outside of the boundary conditions.
The Danger of Medical Anchoring
The speaker discusses the concept of medical anchoring, where initial misdiagnoses can lead to incorrect treatment programs based on erroneous assessments, resulting in potential harm and even death in the medical industry.
The Obsession with Universalism in Physics
The speaker argues that the obsession with universalism in physics, where everything must fit into a single theory or framework, has led to unrealistic expectations and an overreliance on mysticism and wishful thinking in the field.
Issues with Temperature and the Solar Wind Theory
The speaker explores an analysis of the dynamics of the solar wind and raises concerns about the treatment of temperature within the solar wind theory, citing violations of the laws of thermodynamics and the questionable relationship between temperature and gravitational potential energy.
Einstein's Gravitational Waves and General Theory of Relativity
This podcast episode critically examines Einstein's theory of general relativity and the concept of gravitational waves. The speaker argues that Einstein's gravitational waves are impossible and that his theory is flawed. They discuss issues with Einstein's pseudo-tensor, which violates pure mathematics, and the problems with assuming time is defined by clocks. They also highlight Ludwig Boltzmann's proof that gravity does not affect the temperature of an ideal gas. Overall, the podcast challenges the current understanding of gravitational waves and calls for a reevaluation of modern physics and cosmology.
The Event Horizon Telescope and Fake Images
In this podcast episode, the speaker critiques the process used by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) to create an image of a black hole. They explain that the EHT generated over 62,000 synthetic images, which are essentially fake images, using algorithms and computer models. The EHT then compared the real observed data to these synthetic images to find the best fit. However, the speaker argues that the EHT did not actually detect or image a black hole, but rather created an image of something that doesn't exist. They highlight the flaws in the current understanding of black holes and question the validity of the EHT's methods.
Challenges and Reevaluation of Modern Science
This podcast episode raises fundamental questions about the current state of modern science. The speaker challenges assumptions and theories surrounding topics like Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational waves, and black holes. They emphasize the need for a more rigorous and evidence-based approach in fields like astrophysics and cosmology. The speaker also highlights the work of Pierre-Marie Robitaille, who offers alternative theories and models based on physical evidence rather than hypothetical physics. Overall, the podcast calls for a reevaluation of modern science and a return to empirical observation and logical reasoning.
Stephen Crothers is a mathematician, physicist, and scholar of relativity who believes there are fundamental mistakes in the mathematics that have created an impenetrable confusion at the heart of physics for more than a hundred years. We talk to him about how errors in equations get propagated from mind to paper to pen, the ways in which relativity has created impossible features that defy explanation, and the curve-fitting crisis at LIGO and WMAP that undermines the foundational pillars of the Big Bang.
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