WHY CHALLENGE
PHYSICS THEORY?
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Unity is the foundation of the design of the universe. To this end I pursue unity as something having a constant nature. I do not follow the practice of achieving unity in stages. It is not gained or lost by changing levels of energy or any other property of the universe. Unity must be clearly seen even in the theoretical isolation of each of these properties. Real unity includes both the universe and us in one nature. It joins together physics, life and intelligence. Either this is true or the cause of life and intelligence must be introduced arbitrarily after the origin of the universe. The lack of unity of these three wonders is positive evidence that our current theories of physics are missing the true understanding that is possible. It is essential for a unified mechanical theory to provide at least a basis for making the theoretical transition from mechanics to life and intelligence.
This basis must include the means for
demonstrating that the primary cause of mechanical action is also the cause of life and
intelligence. A division in theory of any parts of the universe is human
in origin. While keeping this first law of universal understanding in mind, the
theory I present here is only another mechanical interpretation of the
universe. I do, however, hold firm that a sure and logical connection must be
maintained through all of theoretical mechanical physics. In any explanation of
the fundamentals of physics, unity must be obvious or a unified theory is not
possible. This unity will be recognizable partly because there will be only one primary
cause of action. As more theory is developed it should demonstrate the
continuity of unity as established by the fundamentals.
When particles of matter are observed to experience changes in
speed or direction, physicists look for causes. The sources of the causes are
always found to be other particles of matter. Physics names these mysterious
extensions of particles as forces. There have been a number of forces
identified, and they are commonly accepted as fundamental theoretical givens.
Usually the cause of a force is represented by field theory. Sometimes there
are variations on interpretations of the nature of force such as the general
relativity explanation of gravity or the messenger particles of quantum
physics. All explanations are referring to the same thing. That is: There is at
least one unknowable means of control in the universe.
Even though there are different recognized fundamental forces,
there is an innate human need to seek simplicity. Physicists want to find a
theoretical solution that would allow for all force effects to be traced back
to a single original force. This new theory accepts that all force is from a
single source. The fundamental properties of the universe are redefined upon
this premise. However, there is a seemingly insurmountable mountain of evidence
in support of current theories of physics. Why offer a completely new theory?
This seems the poorest of times to say everything must change.
The reason is that there are many poorly answered and unanswered
questions. In general these unanswered questions reveal their effect in areas
of disunity. Today's theoretical physics contains chasms of disunity. Physicists are searching for a unified theory because they feel
compelled to do away with disunity. Great success in making impressive
predictions has not dissuaded the human intuition that disunity is evidence of
error. The existence of disunity is generally recognized as sufficient reason
for revising and hopefully correcting theory. Even extensive revision is
sometimes attempted as in the case of string theory.
Furthermore, the existence of unity in the universe should be sought
in the properties of subatomic particles. Since everything material is built up
from combinations of these particles, then it is scientific to consider that
the properties of all complex material bodies are the result of the complex
combinations of the properties of subatomic particles. Life and intelligence
appear to be attached to complex combinations of subatomic particles. They
should, therefore, be traceable to subatomic properties. It is no stranger for
everything to originate there than it is for intelligence to appear piecemeal
as needed.
If it can be known when intelligence is needed, then it must have
been known from the beginning that it would be needed. Otherwise, how then does the intelligence
become added at the needed time? Mechanical physics does not know how.
Mechanical physics does not even know why a change in velocity can occur. Our
scientific analysis of the universe appears to be confined by a wall of
impenetrable ignorance. We are not intelligent enough to comprehend the nature
of primary causes. We have not been intelligent enough to comprehend the
relationship between life and matter. We have been trying to define an
intelligent universe through the use of dumb particles. Such unknowing
particles can only teach us about a mechanical universe.
I submit that the wall of ignorance is of our own making. We have constructed a picture of the universe resting upon foundational building blocks designed when we saw only very narrow views of the operation of the universe. Some fundamental ideas consist of early guesses made when very little was known. The best solution to a very complex problem can be known with certainty only when the problem is fully viewed. Better solutions should result from increased empirical knowledge. With the far better view we have today, it would be scientific to review the correctness of the historical foundational building blocks. This theory does that. In keeping with the mechanical approach of modern physics, it is presented from a mechanical point of view. In the essays I consider ideas about the unification of mechanical physics with intelligence and life. Additional essays will continue to be added to this site. It is a work in progress as are all human endeavors.
If it is understood that giving names to phenomena does not mean we have explained them, then you will appreciate learning that this lack of progress is changing. For example, no one has known what is electric charge. In this theory electric charge is finally explained. If you wish you could have the opportunity to participate in offering new and better answers when nearly everything seems answered, then read this theory. It will introduce you to a new kind of universe in which artificial theoretical stopping points have been eliminated and guesses are no longer accepted as givens. You will find that new fundamental progress is possible. The opportunity to define a new unified nature for the universe lies before us. I believe that I help to provide a significant beginning. However, great progress requires the efforts of many persons. The analysis of the operation of the universe is not near its end. It beckons almost fully before us.