[Avodah] scientific advances

[Eli Turkel]

Yes, there are times when a revolutionary new advance
means reversing previous understanding, but e.g., Einstein proved
Newton wrong doesn't mean things fall up.>>

We have to distinguish between facts and science philsophy.
In terms of facts or equations Einstein's equations reduce to Newton's
laws for most situations. Only in the presence of very high speeds or
extreme gravitational forces does the answer change.

Of course Einstein's way of looking at the universe is different than
Newton but various physicists are indeed looking into alternatives.
Should a grand unified theory (GUT) ever be fund it may und Einstein.
However, as Daniel stated it would only undo Einstein's
philosophy and not the facts which have been verified experimentally.

One has to differentiate between the grand theory and details. No one
doubts the present anatomical theories of blood circulation which were
misunderstood by the ancients including the Talmud and rishonim. That
doesnt imply that every latest medical theory is correct

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Eli Turkel