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Sorry to do this... really... but I have a BUT...

July 10, 2017 03:52PM
As when talking to ZN there is an attempt to define the center. We all agree that we don't know how to do that so we can, if we choose, simply define criteria of our own liking and make a center. But that's not really what I'm getting at.

We do not know if there is a hard edge... we do not know if space is warped and one will return to the starting point if you travel far enough in any one direction. Currently most of what I read leans toward the latter... warped space.

My original point stands... in warped space and even with a 'hard edge' one can make a case for every point in the universe being the 'center'... and all those points would be right.. according to the law of physics and the theory of relativity as I understand it, (And I understand it as well as I understand women.. meaning not one iota).

Ok, so trying to differentiate, or force, contemplating this beyond defining a center based on mass, spatial distance, etc... Those criteria are arbitrary. Actually, to really answer my question, (which could, and most likely is, very wrong), you have to think beyond 3 dimensions. (Which - by arbitrarily setting mass or spatial distance as the sole criteria neglects.. that's a 3D concept).

Where was I going with this? laughing smiley Did I introduce the value of pecan pie in relation to quantum mechanics? I'm losing my train of thought. - JamesJM
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  We are not the center of the universe...

JamesJM528June 28, 2017 11:02AM

  I am...

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  When numbers lose all meaning to me...

JamesJM260June 28, 2017 11:33AM

  Yeah, that didn't strike me..

sstrams290June 29, 2017 03:06AM

  That may be true

IowaRam320June 28, 2017 01:28PM

  Re: We are not the center of the universe...

73Ram263June 30, 2017 12:17PM

  Is there a beginning and end?

Atlantic Ram221July 10, 2017 02:37PM

  Sorry to do this... really... but I have a BUT...

JamesJM252July 10, 2017 03:52PM

  Re: Sorry to do this... really... but I have a BUT...

zn248July 11, 2017 10:39AM

  watch "how the universe works" series on Sci Channel

Rampage2K-275June 30, 2017 12:21PM

  Re: We are not the center of the universe...

zn297June 30, 2017 01:23PM

  I don't think so, ZN...

JamesJM257June 30, 2017 02:33PM

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zn256June 30, 2017 02:59PM

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JamesJM251June 30, 2017 03:07PM

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zn269June 30, 2017 03:30PM

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JamesJM263June 30, 2017 03:54PM

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zn312June 30, 2017 04:01PM

  Re: I don't think so, ZN...

waterfield242July 09, 2017 04:47PM

  Re: I don't think so, ZN...

zn236July 09, 2017 05:16PM

  it's that, and more...

JamesJM237July 09, 2017 05:58PM

  Re: I don't think so, ZN...

waterfield259July 09, 2017 06:00PM

  LOL.... it's more than that.

JamesJM247July 09, 2017 07:16PM

  totally off topic but you may know the answer...

JamesJM249June 30, 2017 04:00PM

  Re: totally off topic but you may know the answer...

zn276June 30, 2017 09:30PM

  By the way... I'm sure you've heard...

JamesJM260June 30, 2017 07:22PM

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zn264June 30, 2017 09:33PM

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