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

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