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I propose a new flat electron theory. They do in fact orbit the nuclei in a simple orbit. It's just that Maxwell's equations don't apply at those length scales.
by javajosh 2y ago
I propose a new flat electron theory. They do in fact orbit the nuclei in a simple orbit. It's just that Maxwell's equations don't apply at those length scales. Electron tunneling is a conspiracy designed to hide the truth.
This is of course a sarcastic aside, but I have to admit even toying with the idea of throwing out observations you don't like feels really good. I see why for some unbinding their beliefs from the constraints of reality is so appealing.
- guerrilla 2y agoI don't think you understood the question. It was about the status of theories, not the status of reality.
- stcredzero 2y agoIt was about the status of theories, not the status of reality. What is the difference?
- randallsquared 2y ago“In theory, practice and theory are the same. In practice...”
- guerrilla 2y agoTheories are attempted descriptions of reality for various purposes (usually prediction.) Don't confuse the map for the territory. Theories, like maps, are created by humans, reality, like territory, is apparently not.