What's Wrong With 'Relativity'?
Monday, December 27, 2010 - 00:10
in Paleontology & Archaeology
In his book "Everything's Relative - And Other Fables From Science And Technology" Tony Rothman writes: "[The term] 'special relativity' is probably the greatest misnomer in the history of science" I wholeheartedly agree. Amongst all scientific terms, the single word 'relativity' stands out as absolute record holder for triggering an astonishing amount of utter nonsense. read more