The final theory - anyone read it?

In summary, the conversation discusses the book "The Final Theory" by Mark McCutcheon, which claims to have developed a new concept that eliminates the need for gravity as a force. However, the ideas presented in the book are considered by the participants to be false and misleading. The book's arguments against the theories of Newton and Einstein are based on a flawed understanding of energy conservation and the definition of work. Overall, the conversation warns against promoting this book as it may mislead people about the concepts of modern physics.
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jnorman
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howdy again - i DL'ed the first chapter of "the final theory" by mark mccutcheon - ( http://www.thefinaltheory.com/pages/1/index.htm [Broken] ) - and read it, whrein he hints that he has developed some significant new concept which does away with the need for gravitational as a force or even as a field, as per GR. it sounds suspiciously like hooey, but sometimes there can be a germ of truth buried in such thinking. has anyone read the book, or does anyone know more about his ideas? vielen dank.
 
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Your first reaction was correct- it's hooey. In that first chapter, on gravity, he notes that both Newton and Einstein must be wrong because the Earth must use energy to "hold" things in orbit or in position on its surface- and that contradicts "conservation of energy". And you'd better not object that "work" only applies to a force in the same direction as movement- he argues that that is an incorrect definition of work. In other words, his "correct" definition of work (any time you apply any force, you do work) causes the violation of conservation of energy which proves the theory of gravity is wrong!
 
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I think it's a shame. Sometimes I direct people to this website so they can learn about some of the ideas in modern physics. There is a good chance these people will click on the final theory advert and be even more convinced that modern physics is wrong.
 

1. What is "The final theory" about?

"The final theory" is a book written by Mark McCutcheon that proposes a new theory of physics that aims to unify all physical phenomena into one fundamental theory.

2. How does this theory differ from other theories of physics?

This theory differs from other theories of physics by proposing a new fundamental unit of measurement called the "quantum" that can explain all physical phenomena, including gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces.

3. Has this theory been accepted by the scientific community?

No, this theory has not been widely accepted by the scientific community as it has not yet been rigorously tested and confirmed through experiments and observations. However, it has sparked interest and debate among scientists.

4. What evidence does the author provide to support this theory?

The author provides mathematical equations and logical arguments to support his theory, as well as references to other scientific research and theories that align with his ideas. However, more evidence and testing is needed to fully support this theory.

5. Can this theory potentially change our understanding of the universe?

Yes, if this theory is proven to be true, it could potentially revolutionize our understanding of the universe and how it works. It could also have practical applications in fields such as technology and energy production.

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