Abstract
Abstract The flaw in the way we look at the foundational laws of physics is that they are commonly viewed as if they are laws that are set forth by decree. When, in fact, they must have their genesis in the mechanics of how the universe works. We can never hope to understand the universe until we know not only its laws, but also their origin. Newton formulated his laws of gravity and motion from his measurements of forces. But he did not know the mechanics of how the force of gravity was able to reach out and act at a distance. Einstein used his warped space model to explain the mechanics of gravity acting at a distance. But he was unable to explain the mechanics of how space is warped. Both Newton’s and Einstein’s equations seem to work alright up to a point. But when they reach that point, which is where distance equals 0, both equations self-destruct and you wind up in the middle of a black hole. When we try to understand the other fundamental forces of the universe, here too, we always seem to be ensnared by some paradox or another. Quantum mechanics also works pretty well up to a point; until you wind up in two places at the same time or become entangled in spooky action at a distance again. On top of that, we have to deal with Schrodinger’s cat, which is neither dead nor alive until you look at it. The foundational laws of physics do work up to a point. But, if we hope to increase our understanding of the universe we live in, we must go beyond that point.
jimmy allen baker