... Obsolete Frameworks continues

 

Not only have we not paid heed to the clearly visible road signs, but we have also attempted to cover them up. Theories like Super Gravity, Super Symmetry, Super String and the like, are introduced primarily to cancel out zeros and infinities. In his recent book ”The Trouble with Physics”⁷⁴, Lee Smolin the head researcher at Perimeter institute for theoretical physics mentions how in the past quarter of century a major break though has been lacking in physics and the main paradoxes are still unsolved. This is despite of the major advances in theoretical physics (such as electromagnetism, Einstein’s relativity theories, Atom’s structure and particle physics, etc…) in the previous quarters of the century. Although, one would expect the same progressive trend it has not happened so far.

 

It seems that remaining in the present framework is halting the progress. The fundamental questions in astrophysics, particle physics and quantum mechanics cannot find answers within the current axioms. We need a new and radical approach to find the way out of the present dead-end.

On the other hand, a theory that can only solve the conflicts between two major components of today’s physics, namely General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, cannot be considered as The Theory of Everything. To be able to claim universality, such a theory must also explain the emergence of life and the mystery of mind. With the advavancement of Science the old dilemma between consciousness being a fundamental entity or the product of the brain has reached new horizons.

In addition, spirituality remains an orphan that has been left aside by science and being sponsored by clergies. Lacking scientific scrutiny and prisoned by rigidity of the religions, it has long been facing a dead-end. As a matter of fact, its outdated religious framework creates major clashes and destructions in today’s human societies. A complete revision and major overhaul of fundamental beliefs of spirituality is long overdue. A new framework is needed.

 

Next I will start this venture by offering a fundamental theory utilizing intuitions derived from investing the perception proper. With the belief that cause and effect are parts of one system and by reviewing our only tool of comprehension (perception) we should be able to collect evidences which guide us to obtain a deeper understanding of reality. 

 

Mathematical domain versus physical world

 

Although we will make use of mathematical concept as often as we can, do not expect that this model be a traditional physical model, based on and derived primarily from a LaGrangian mathematical structure. One main reason for this is that mathematics although helpful in clarifying the concepts, may not be a fundamental entity.  It seems that the reality does not match entirely to the simplistic platonic mathematical world. Roger Penrose looks at the Platonic Mathematical circle as a perfect and separate entity. He believes our physical world is utilizing just a portion of that perfect world. ⁵⁶

 

In the contrary, the brain lateralization theory postulates that mathematics is a part of the analytical function and a construct of the left hemisphere. According to the theory left brain creates a simplistic and comprehensible mathematical framework to categorize objects and their relations with each other.  Look at the simpler shape of a geometrical sphere comparing to a more complex physical sphere like a planet. The lateralization theory of brain hemispheres suggests mathematics as a human brain invention not a fundamental entity.

 

For all practical purposes, one can assume that the valid portion of mathematics is the portion that is consistent with the physical world makeup. However, there is a fine line in here. While quite often mathematical propositions guided the physicist to new discoveries, one should be cautious of capitalizing on complicated mathematical constructs that pulling us farther away from tangible physical world. Many times this kind of mathematics can be non-physical. May be this is what is happening to the leading candidate for the Theory of everything, the Super String Theory. The majority of its components, which are based on mathematical propositions, are not observed.

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