rigney

Can this statement be absolutely true? Even Einstein admitted that he didn't know for sure. Many hypotheticals are used in physics to describe clouded situations. Most though, if not all; have been thought out and mathematically concluded to be correct. The instantaneous teleportation thing is somehow used in quantum mechanics, which scientists readily admit the term doesn't imply faster than light. An interesting hypothetical I just came across and never heard of before is: Tachyons. They are supposidly hypothetical subatomic particles that always travel faster than the speed of light. Another is : the speed o gravity.I don't know? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachyon http://www.xs4all.nl/~johanw/PhysFAQ/Relativity/GR/grav_speed.html

Somehow, when I try discussing gravity, I'm totally lost. Statements made by scientists leave me dazed. My thought on it is, if gravity is a spontaneous response faster than light; could it possibly be the "instantaneous teleportation" many scientists are working on? The links below is much more than I know about gravity, which isn't much. Just keep on discussing it so that I might be more informed. http://www.xs4all.nl/~johanw/PhysFAQ/Relativity/GR/gravity.html http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/11/science/what-is-gravity-really.html

Sorry guy, There was no intent to tweak your sensitivity or intellect, nor to think my thoughts aught to be etched in stone. And honestly I haven't the knowledge to make such an assumption, other than it being just a rough idea.

Say I put some small scraps of paper on the table, they will lie there 'til a breeze comes along and sends them flying. They stay in place because of a thing we call gravity. But, if I rub a rubber or plastic comb on my shirt a few times and move it close to the scraps of paper, they will literally jump to the comb. It's an attraction referred to as "static electricity". But why? It defies what we consider gravity, even if only momentarily. Since everything in the universe is in constant motion and being stroked by materials in space, such as; anti matter, dark matter, dark energy and who knows what else?, could this be the balance of inbalances? Our earth spins on its axis at 1,000 mph, flies around the sun at 65,000 mph and zips through our galaxy at 600,000 mph. I have no idea just how fast our galaxy is moving away from what ever? Perhaps it's a thing science might consider. I know I can't. Just wish I had a better grasp on math and sub forces.

My problem is, I personally can't define gravity; and my ignorance keeps me believeing that it's a branch of magnetism. I'm sure Math would help me a lot.

Appreciate your reply and wish somehow to get a more qualified understanding of the http link so I might better discuss the topic. After reading my question over a few times, I realized it wasn't very well written. But the http link was what got me to thinking about gravity again at all. And since Math is not my strong suite, believe me; it's a scramble for every bit of information I can put together and rationalize. Guys like you and ajb have a good grasp on the subject and I appreciate the fact that you even answer.

Question: What is a graviton? Why are we consumed with an idea that can only be explained mathmatically, but in no other fashion? I'm not looking for an arguement over something I know absolutely nothing about, but just wondering? Is the universe based on such antiquated ploys as entropy and gravity, or will the LHC in Cern shake our brains to their roots? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graviton

My God!. You mean there is a chance for us hill folk to converse with you low landers without sounding sterile? Kidding of course. I probably take more time proofing what I've said, than what I said. Read all of your inputs and can't match a one of them.

That's the beauty of life Trip, most of us are allowed to slue around many times before setting a true course.

Happened to run by your post today. Can you imagine two of my granddaughters bringing me a "Pumpkin Roll", big as a loaf of bread last night??? Yes, I had to try it out. No milk, so I had to make do with some coffee. Doesn't work any better than when chocolate chip cookies are at risk. Coffee, it can work. But milk "Yea, that's it"

More than just some brush strokes. I tip my hat to this Lady. Kaziah Hancock, A heart full of love and compassion, tons of talent.

I know many of you disagree with my philosophy and perhaps want to keep such maniacal bastards locked up until "Father Time" takes them to their final rewards, and eternal rest? How sweet! Again, my "bull shit" reply is. I only wish that I'm still around and in town when these maniacs bastards come after the sorry, placable and dumb asses who advocate this type of justice! http://ww2.cox.com/myconnection/cleveland/today/news/national/article.cox?articleId=D9JEPNBO1&moduleType=apNews

Why? Was it really?

It's a lose lose situation Trip. ydaoPs dances to a drum beat that neither you nor I hear. That is, until something happens to hm. Then all hell will break loose and you'll hear every sound allowable in the universe.

Sad part is, I'm inclined to believe you. "Well, just a little bit".

Thanks Zap. Told you, I'm not fully into this new fangled thing. While I didn't make the statement, I did copy it and brought it into thread #33. A bit dumb. but I'm learning.

How easily we are duped into an irrational mind set because of nothing more than guess work. Who ever brought this out should have their A-- kicked. I've watched many missile firings, beginning in 1960 'til 1995. This was not a missile! Next it will be the "little green men" all over again!!

In all honesty, I'm still lost. Told you, I'm not dealing witha literally full deck when it comes to fact. Which thread # was it. I'm curious?

Rigney: ewmon, Because of continuing misdeeds to an overall humanity, perhaps a higher power in this universe is taking mankind to an ultimate high of mental exasperation and degradation before pulling the plug and turning us into "Krispy Kritters"?