A short essay is presented discussing how human science could have proceeded differently. The author presents questions in an informal style asking the reader to consider the many variables at play in the search for truth. Suggestions are given on how to improve our current scientific and academic community.
Scientia Alternatus
2 months later
You have to think big!
It is known that Newton determined the gravitational coefficient through the parameters of the orbits of the planets of the solar system. If the gravitational coefficient is determined in a similar way from the parameters of the orbits of electrons in the Hydrogen atom, then the gravitational coefficient of the planetary system of the Hydrogen atom becomes 40 orders of magnitude greater than in the solar system. Then the Planck parameters of the Hydrogen atom are the parameters of an electron with its radius equal to the radius of the Compton wave of the electron. Those. each level of fractal matter has its own “Planck parameters”, and the generally accepted Planck parameters are an abstract delusion and have no real meaning at all. Indeed, what relation does the gravitational coefficient from the parameters of the Solar system have to the parameters of the planetary system of the Hydrogen atom? None!!!
You have to think big!
The fine structure constant can be easily calculated with an accuracy of up to 7 digits, assuming that all elements of matter have a fractal structure. Then, therefore, "black holes" do not exist, and there is no event horizon. Those. inside putative "black holes", there is deterministic matter that obeys the simple quantum laws of fractal matter, which unify gravity and quantum phenomena of the deterministic functioning of matter on all scales of the universe [ appendix: https://s3.amazonaws.com/fqxi.data/data/essay-contest-files/16/reference_id_2304.pdf
https://qspace.fqxi.org/competitions/entry/2304#control_panel ].
Many of your questions centered around humankinds propensity for war and aggression, something that perhaps could be different. They are questions that certainly could make a difference in scientific thinking and development, considering that our militaristic bent impacts a lot of science and technology. I like especially your parting statement that point out how the frenetic pace of life build physical and mental barriers to intellectual and scientific progress. My essay, "Global Externalities and a new science" follows similar lines regarding how the corporate culture controls and commercializes many endeavors in science, even to the point of fostering a greed and focus leading us on the edge of extinction. You have many good questions but would like to see your ideas on solutions too. The new anonymous system seems to have led to a dearth of rating. I plan to do a lot of this in the last few days. Hope others do the same.
Dear Scarlet Alpaca,
thanks a lot for raising all of these intriguing questions. I read the essay and it got me thinking. In that sense, it was nice that you did not give too many answers to the questions you put forward -- the openness stimulates the reader's mind -- but, on the other hand, I would have loved to read more of your viewpoints how you imagined a better alternative path guided by the questions you stated.
Any comment on that here in the discussion thread to further elaborate on that? I would be curious!
Best wishes
Beige Bandicoot.