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From: film.art@gmail.com (JanPB)
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Subject: Re: The failure of the unified field theory means general relativity fails.
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:58:02 +0000
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LaurenceClarkCrossen wrote:

> The failure of the unified field theory means general relativity fails.

GR is a non-quantum theory. Why is this such a revelation for you?

> A. General relativity explains Mercury's anomalous perihelion advance
> and the bending of light by treating gravity as electromagnetic using
> electromagnetic formulas and the assumption of the speed of light for
> the speed of gravity.

No, this is false. Or, more precisely, it's technical word salad.

> B. The unified field theory failed to unify electromagnetism and
> gravity. ["Then, in the early part of the 20th century, Albert Einstein
> developed general relativity, a field theory of gravitation. Later,
> Einstein and others attempted to construct a unified field theory in
> which electromagnetism and gravity would emerge as different aspects of
> a single fundamental field. They failed, and to this day gravity
> remains
> beyond attempts at a unified field theory."- Britannica]

Yes, and also an old hat.

> C. Therefore, general relativity fails to explain Mercury's perihelion
> advance and the bending of light.

Not even wrong. Perhaps you should consider a different hobby.

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Jan