From: rhinoceros (rhinoceros@freemail.gr)
Date: Fri Aug 09 2002 - 10:44:35 MDT
[Blunderov]
This seems to be making waves:
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/asiapcf/auspac/08/07/australia.lightspeed/
index.html
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[rhinoceros]
I have read one of Paul Davies' books, "God and the New Physics" (1983), and putting aside his idea that modern science should take over God from religion and handle it better, as well some other ideas which do not appeal to me, I found it an exceptionally interesting book, covering things such as will vs determinism, holism vs dualism of the mind, the nature of time and of physical laws and much more with scientific arguments and a lot of references. He is a highly speculative scientist with a very good and solid writing style. I expect he is going to have a new book out soon.
There has been previous speculation by theoretical physicists about evolving physical constants, even evolving physical laws, but this theory of decreasing speed of light claims to have empirical confirmation. But I am not expecting any scientific revolution anytime soon -- just some delicious food for thought.
Another article with some more specific details on this subject can be found here:
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/08/07/1028157961167.html
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