A theory of everything (TOE) is a hypothetical theory of theoretical physics that fully explains and links together all known physical phenomena. Initially, the term was used with an ironic connotation to refer to various overgeneralized theories. For example, a great-grandfather of Ijon Tichy — a character from a cycle of Stanisław Lem's science fiction stories of 1960s — was known to work on the "General Theory of Everything". Over time, the term stuck in popularizations of quantum physics to describe a theory that would unify or explain through a single model the theories of all fundamental interactions of nature.

There have been many theories of everything proposed by theoretical physicists over the last century, but none have been confirmed experimentally. The primary problem in producing a TOE is that the accepted theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity are hard to combine.

Based on theoretical holographic principle arguments from the 1990s, many physicists believe that 11-dimensional M-theory, which is described in many sectors by matrix string theory, in many other sectors by perturbative string theory is the complete theory of everything. Other physicists disagree.

Originally posted by sizzle
reply to post by riley

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Then don't be teaching your monkey junk to my kids.


[edit on 8-4-2008 by sizzle]

Originally posted by sizzle
reply to post by riley

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Btw Riley,
Since you are a great supporter of theories, I have another one for you. This one is called 'A Theory According to Sizzle.' It goes something like this:

I, Sizzle have ascertained that there is no such thing as a true Atheist. I had help with this study from Atheists. An ATS member on another thread posted information he had found, that stated that 92% of the world held some type of religious beliefs, while only 8% professed Atheism. (We'll get back to this in a moment).

My reasons for these findings are as follows:
(A). I don't believe that anyone could devote so much of their time and energy to an entity or being that they professed non-belief in.
(B).I have found that many Atheists were once believers, but were turned away from their faith due to:

1. being forced to attend a religious academic school, where they endured harsh treatment.
2. being born into a family that attended services out of reasons other than spirituality. (status in community, a relative was a pastor, forced situations etc.) In other words, it is my contention that they do not disbelieve in God; They are angry at Him.

Okay, now back to the 92/08 ratio. If the evolution theory abounded by popular vote, just think what could happen with my theory.

Originally posted by sizzle
reply to post by riley

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I detract that theory and apologize.
I need some z's.
Going to bed now.

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We'll teach our children almost anything except for how to learn.

Originally posted by Parabol

Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Begins: Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country–not just Texas–will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula

www.dallasobserver.com

Already, the board is dominated by a far-right faction deeply concerned with promoting political and religious ideologies. In recent years, the board has rejected one textbook that taught about global warming—calling it "junk science" and "anti-capitalist"...

All of which is a prelude to the looming battle over the science curriculum, which is up for review in November. Seven of the 15 board members support the teaching of creationism or intelligent design.

(visit the link for the full news article)



[edit on 6-4-2008 by Parabol]