History and Philosophy of Physics

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Platonic Supremacy and Unorthodox Takes on Reality

Authors: Tariq Khan
Comments: 5 Pages.

A short speculative philosophical essay resenting some unique or unorthodox descriptions of the nature of reality. A few example interpretations of reality are discussed, extending arguments from scientists including Julian Barbour, Donald D. Hoffman, and Roger Penrose involving the nature of time, consciousness, and fundamental reality. The idea of Platonic Supremacy is proposed where our reality coexists in a single universe with Platonic ideals. A universe without time is considered as well as one where Platonic ideals actually drive all conscious actions - instead of free will - as they interact with our minds.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics

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The Paradox of the Quintuplets: Why the Twin Paradox of Special Relativity Cannot be Resolved

Authors: David M. Bower
Comments: 7 Pages.

By introducing three reference frames in addition to the the two reference frames typically used todiscuss Einstein’s special relativity (i.e., a "laboratory" frame and a boosted frame), we can show the utter futility of trying to explain (or to resolve) the absurdities of the twin paradox.
Category: History and Philosophy of Physics