This is the first of a series ( maybe only two ) discussions of accessible (hopefully) philosophical inquiries addressed ( as well to myself) to those who wish to approach issues of understanding in (hopefully) clear simple language so that more is known after than before the words used.
The Buddhist forum is used for reasons which later will be (again hopefully clear)..It is felt that Buddhist sensibilities will help in this quest for understanding...
Now to the topic:
Newtonian space can be looked upon as a three or four dimensional grid which does not need to have content.. It is analogous to an Excel, Lotus or other spread sheet..
Any point in the Newtonian space can be represented by three numbers.. length, breadth and depth. A fourth dimension can be added time..
This space can exist with zero content.. only the co-ordinates.. It is easy to visualize... a grid in three (or four with time) dimensions..
But now we test with 'Gedank' experiment (thought experiment)
Let us suppose there is one 'local universe' visualized as the product of a 'big bang'.. Further let us suppose that there exists a second 'local universe' the product of a different 'big bang'..
Also we say there is no connect between the two universes which we shall call 'A' and 'B'
Now we ask what is the relation between the two ?
For instance we ask , "how far apart are they?"
In Newtonian space it is a simple matter ...'A' and 'B' have there three or four numerical co-ordinates and the distance is simply calculated as the spatial difference between these co-ordinates.
But in non-Newtonian terms such a concept has 'reality' only if there is a connection between 'A' and 'B'. a connection such as 'O' observor who sees the two.. and in so doing in the physical world must have a connection with both 'A' and 'B' or no knowledge of the two can exist.
But then 'A' and 'B' are not separate as postulated. They are connected by 'O' observor..
But is it the case that non -Newtonian approach denies that the condition postulated , 'A' and 'B' unconnected with each other can exist?
One further thought.. the Non Newtonian might say.. Let us assume 'A' and 'B' are unconnected? What separates them ? A void of nothingness..Can such a void have any measureable value? could 'A' and 'B' be 1 centimeter apart or 1 light year? Newtonian grid provides an answer but one which has no meaning. It can neither be measured or even defined as to any quality since to traverse 1 cm is the same as traversing 1 light year since there are no physical parameters involved such as speed of light.( velocity of light is determined by physical-energy characteristics of local universe)
It is hoped that the above poses some questions which have meaning.. What think you?
Next forum will use the concept of Newtonian space to help focus upon important physical event .. the 'Big Bang' theory.. very important but we will deal only with our perception thereof..
This is the first of a series ( maybe only two ) discussions of accessible (hopefully) philosophical inquiries addressed ( as well to myself) to those who wish to approach issues of understanding in (hopefully) clear simple language so that more is known after than before the words used.
The Buddhist forum is used for reasons which later will be (again hopefully clear)..It is felt that Buddhist sensibilities will help in this quest for understanding...
Now to the topic:
Newtonian space can be looked upon as a three or four dimensional grid which does not need to have content.. It is analogous to an Excel, Lotus or other spread sheet..
Any point in the Newtonian space can be represented by three numbers.. length, breadth and depth. A fourth dimension can be added time..
This space can exist with zero content.. only the co-ordinates.. It is easy to visualize... a grid in three (or four with time) dimensions..
But now we test with 'Gedank' experiment (thought experiment)
Let us suppose there is one 'local universe' visualized as the product of a 'big bang'.. Further let us suppose that there exists a second 'local universe' the product of a different 'big bang'..
Also we say there is no connect between the two universes which we shall call 'A' and 'B'
Now we ask what is the relation between the two ?
For instance we ask , "how far apart are they?"
In Newtonian space it is a simple matter ...'A' and 'B' have there three or four numerical co-ordinates and the distance is simply calculated as the spatial difference between these co-ordinates.
But in non-Newtonian terms such a concept has 'reality' only if there is a connection between 'A' and 'B'. a connection such as 'O' observor who sees the two.. and in so doing in the physical world must have a connection with both 'A' and 'B' or no knowledge of the two can exist.
But then 'A' and 'B' are not separate as postulated. They are connected by 'O' observor..
But is it the case that non -Newtonian approach denies that the condition postulated , 'A' and 'B' unconnected with each other can exist?
One further thought.. the Non Newtonian might say.. Let us assume 'A' and 'B' are unconnected? What separates them ? A void of nothingness..Can such a void have any measureable value? could 'A' and 'B' be 1 centimeter apart or 1 light year? Newtonian grid provides an answer but one which has no meaning. It can neither be measured or even defined as to any quality since to traverse 1 cm is the same as traversing 1 light year since there are no physical parameters involved such as speed of light.( velocity of light is determined by physical-energy characteristics of local universe)
It is hoped that the above poses some questions which have meaning.. What think you?
Next forum will use the concept of Newtonian space to help focus upon important physical event .. the 'Big Bang' theory.. very important but we will deal only with our perception thereof..
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