How the religious assumption of perfectly empty space results in the belief in “time dilation”

 PSI Blog 20220228 How the religious assumption of perfectly empty space results in the belief in “time dilation”

 

Thanks to Dr. Abhishek Chakravartty for his attempt to understand one of the contradictions stemming from Einstein’s particle theory of light. Regressives and reformists have struggled with this problem for over a century. Einstein’s major ad hoc assumed light was a particle with constant velocity, but only waves can have nearly constant velocity. Abhi follows the usual Wikipedia explanation of time dilation and then asks:  

 

“So, if the speed of light is different from different frames of reference, then among the wavelength and frequency of light, which one varies from the frame of reference of the 2 systems and which one is constant from both frames of reference? Can you also explain why?”

 

[GB: All this is moot because the proper frame of reference is the medium. Regressives (who invariably assume light is a particle) use such contradictions in relativity to claim there is time dilation. By using the Lorentz Correction Factor, as I explained in IUT, the proper geometric correction gives the same result for all points of observation when the medium is used as the proper frame of reference. Thus, aside from the tiny contribution from the cosmological redshift, velocity, wavelength, and frequency do not change in an unchanging medium. Any time your measurements get a different result, you need to take source and observer motions into account. But then you would be violating relativity, which assumes there is no medium. Einstein’s perfectly empty space assumption actually is the religious foundation of creationism and the Big Bang Theory.[1]]

 

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[1] Borchardt, Glenn, 2020, Religious Roots of Relativity: Berkeley, California, Progressive Science Institute, 160 p. [ https://go.glennborchardt.com/RRR-ebk ]

Potemkin stupidity and cosmogony

 

PSI Blog 20220221 Potemkin stupidity and cosmogony

 

Like other dissidents, I have been amazed by the pure stupidity of today’s theoretical physics and cosmology. To believe the entire universe, containing over two trillion galaxies, exploded out of a “singularity” the size of the period at the end of this sentence appears to me the height of idiotic mathematical abstraction. To believe there could be an end to the universe appears to me the height of solipsism. The unadmitted assumption underlying today’s cosmology is that the universe had a beginning. That is why I call it like it is: cosmogony, which is the study of the origin of the universe. But one can just as well assume the universe had no origin. By doing so, everything falls into place.[1]

 

But here we are, in 2022, more than 500 years after Copernicus began to put the kibosh on humanity’s self-centeredness. At that time, we still had an excuse. We barely knew what the stars were or that we were part of a galaxy having 400 billion stars. We eventually misnamed that fuzzy object in Andromeda another “island universe,” a habit still with us as the silly “multiverse” concoction. Why haven’t we finally given up the notion the universe is finite, still believing a man who erroneously imagined light was a particle filled with perfectly empty space traveling perpetually through perfectly empty space?

 

As the great man himself said: “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.”

 

Despite the hundreds of books and unrecognized papers written in opposition to relativity and its cosmogonical offspring, we still believe the same old stuff. How stupid can we be? And why? If you really want to know, you must start by reading my "Religious Roots of Relativity."[2] If that is too strong for you, try reading this short article:

 

Sheppard, Jerry, and Young, Jesse, 2021, Potemkin stupidity: Academia Letters, no. 471, p. 1-7. [https://doi.org/10.20935/AL471].

 

Here is the abstract:

 

“Potemkin Stupidity

 

What if the village idiots’ apparent stupidity is simply a façade for some ugly truth? Perhaps seemingly stupid acts are guided by some underlying agenda that one prefers to ignore. A quick review here should answer some questions. What is stupidity? Who is Potemkin? How does one define Potemkin stupidity? Where can one see some examples of Potemkin stupidity? Finally, why should this concern us?”

 

 

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[1] Borchardt, Glenn, 2017, Infinite Universe Theory: Berkeley, California, Progressive Science Institute, 327 p. [http://go.glennborchardt.com/IUTebook].

[2] Borchardt, Glenn, 2020, Religious Roots of Relativity: Berkeley, California, Progressive Science Institute, 160 p. [ https://go.glennborchardt.com/RRR-ebk ]

Webb Telescope alignment process for all 18 mirrors

 

PSI Blog 20220214 Webb Telescope alignment process for all 18 mirrors

 

Thanks to Marilyn for this heads up:

 

https://blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/02/11/photons-received-webb-sees-its-first-star-18-times/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

Credit: NASA

Of course, no photons were seen, since they don’t exist. Did waves in the aether impact the mirrors? You betcha.

Meet Sahil Gupta, Principal Advocate

 

PSI Blog 20220207 Meet Sahil Gupta, Principal Advocate

 

Sahil Gupta

With our prediction that the Webb telescope will see more elderly galaxies beyond the current 13.8 Ga limit of observation, we will see renewed questioning of the Big Bang Theory. In our preparations for this we have set up the position of “Principal Advocate.” You might ask: What are the characteristics of such a person?

Here are the 10 characteristics listed by Dr. David Sussman:

 

“1) They are passionate

 

Enthusiastic, driven, compassionate, caring. All of these characteristics convey the passion of exceptional advocates. Their work is more than a job requirement or a professional responsibility. It’s a calling and a lifelong mission.

 

2) They are well informed

 

Great advocates are often the most knowledgeable person in the room (region, state, nation) on their area of focus. They are continually learning, plugged into current streams of information, and always ready to share their knowledge and expertise to educate others.

 

3) They are great communicators

 

Whether expressing themselves verbally, in writing, and regardless of the medium (print, video, social channels), these amazing advocates communicate clearly, persuasively and respectfully to share information, viewpoints, and to advance their mission.

 

4) They are goal-oriented

 

Without a clear goal, there is no clear focus and no clear path forward. Exceptional advocates have laser-sharp goals, whether it is passing certain legislation, creating new programs, or garnering support for worthy causes.

 

5) They are connectors

 

Great advocates seem to have connections everywhere, with stakeholders at all levels. They are adept at building partnerships and coalitions and in connecting people with useful resources. They are often the first person people go to for information, support and advice.

 

6) They are flexible

 

The most effective advocates know the power of collaboration and compromise. Not every battle can be won. Sometimes small victories are the only road to eventual success. These advocates know that flexibility is essential in moving steadily forward to achieve their longer-term goals.

 

7) They are inspiring

 

What does it mean to be inspiring? It’s hard to articulate, but great advocates move us, and they stir our thoughts and feelings. They give us hope for a brighter tomorrow and they outline a path for how we can reach it.

 

8) They are empowering

 

The best advocates not only inspire us, they instill in us a desire to pitch in and help out to collectively achieve a worthwhile goal. They show us how to raise our own voices to be heard and how to help others find their voice. They also remind us that we all matter and we all have a part to play.

 

9) They are persistent

 

Advocacy is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Important goals can take years or decades to achieve. Great advocates show up and keep showing up. They are not deterred by setbacks or disappointment. They are the first to arrive and the last to leave.

 

10) They are servants

 

In their hearts, great advocates are public servants. They do their work not for glory or fame, but for the quiet satisfaction of helping others and the steadfast belief that the work is the right thing to do and the only thing to do.”

 

[GB: Thanks to many of you who have been great advocates for Infinite Universe Theory, the trigger for the inevitable “Last Cosmological Revolution.” With our prediction that the demise of the Big Bang Theory will take another 28 years, it behooves us to prepare for a marathon, as Dr. Susman says. Unfortunately, most folks educated enough to understand Infinite Universe Theory tend to be superannuated. That is why we were happy to discover Sahil Gupta, a brilliant and recent Yale graduate who began contributing to the Quebec “A CosmologyGroup” in September. He says that he thought the Standard Model (Big Bang LCDM) was fact until about a year ago, and that what changed his mind is the existence of old galaxies far away, and Edwin Hubble's rejection of the "exploding universe". Nonetheless, he is up to date on our books and seems knowledgeable about the key contradictions involving the Big Bang Theory. Here is a rather modest bio he sent me:

 

“Sahil Gupta is the founder and CEO of Spase.io, a 3D modeling company based in Silicon Valley. Spase rapidly turns product photography into photorealistic 3D models. Sahil's experience spans software engineering and project management at Tesla, Microsoft, and SpaceX, and he holds degrees in Computer Science and Economics from Yale.”

 

Sahil already has contributed to the cosmogony discussion among the younger folks we need to reach:

 

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1285730567

 

He has many new ideas on how to get the attention of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, the press, as well as the younger folks who have minds open enough to have doubts about the usual regressive propaganda. Give a hearty welcome to Sahil!]