[MD] [Bulk] Re: a nursery rhyme

118 ununoctiums at gmail.com
Tue Nov 9 15:38:55 PST 2010


> Hi Guys,
>
> The clock struck one and I just got done (reading these posts I mean).
>
> I would suggest that physics is a subset of metaphysics.  Physics Gurus may
> have us believe it is the other way around.  They say, "This is it, now you
> must work within it, you have no choice".  I believe that Marsha would look
> askance at such a statement.  As a subset of metaphysics, it is one of many
> possible descriptions of reality.  It has value for some, not for others.
>
> "But", says Hawkings, "how can you not agree, where did I make a mistake?
>  This has all been peer reviewed!"
>
> Well I state patiently, Your mistake was mistaking the equation for
> reality.  Such an approach is one of many metaphysical interpretations of
> one's appreciation for reality.  It is a great description created by the
> brain, but not necessarily the best.
>
> "But, I have proof" says Hawking "look at all these data that now support
> the theory!".
>
> Well such data are data.  How it is manipulated depends on the premises of
> your equation.  What about that point right there (showing some point
> outside the circle of reality)?
>
> "Well", says Hawking, "that is an outlier, it was a result of the measuring
> process, you know, quantum mechanics and such, besides, it if that is a
> problem, I can soon fix it by expanding the equation.  How many dimensions
> do you want? I have already put in 13, is that not enough for you?"
>
> OK, Hawking, carry on, let me know when you are done.
>
> Hawking (flustered) "But that could take millions of years, we have just
> started.  I promise you that it is all good, you just have to be patient."
>
> OK, like I said, carry on.  Gotta go and grab a ham sandwich, but I'll be
> back to be impressed.
>
> Hawking, "You just don't understand, nobody seems to understand"
>
> I hear you Hawking.
>
> Mark
>
>
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