Summary of Stephon Alexander's Fear of a Black Universe

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#1 The anomalies of dark matter and dark energy are not the only ones shaking the foundations of physics. There are also several other deviations from our accepted theories of physics, which generate speculations that are not seen in experiments.

#2 I want to take you with me as I try to answer some of these questions. To do this, I will provide both the necessary background and the conceptual tools needed to understand some of the current physics.

#3 I have navigated a career in physics in spite of racial and sociological prejudices, and I continue to share my conjectures, which, at least sometimes, are theoretically fruitful.

#4 The expectations of what it means to do good science are often confused with specific theoretical orientations, which means that practitioners in subdisciplines are expected to uphold specific theoretical arguments. This is desirable, but it can also inhibit innovation and progress.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822530041

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#1

The anomalies of dark matter and dark energy are not the only ones shaking the foundations of physics. There are also several other deviations from our accepted theories of physics, which generate speculations that are not seen in experiments.

#2

I want to take you with me as I try to answer some of these questions. To do this, I will provide both the necessary background and the conceptual tools needed to understand some of the current physics.

#3

I have navigated a career in physics in spite of racial and sociological prejudices, and I continue to share my conjectures, which, at least sometimes, are theoretically fruitful.

#4

The expectations of what it means to do good science are often confused with specific theoretical orientations, which means that practitioners in subdisciplines are expected to uphold specific theoretical arguments. This is desirable, but it can also inhibit innovation and progress.

#5

I learned that the greats made these discoveries by using mental visualizations that were impossible to carry out in terrestrial settings or with current experimental techniques. I realized that I would have to acquire a bit of that wizardry if I were to make a significant discovery.

#6

Einstein explained that the theorist’s method involves using general principles to draw conclusions. The theorist’s work thus falls into two parts: first, discover your principles and then draw the conclusions that follow from them.

#7

Einstein’s belief was that principles are the driving force behind new discoveries, while mathematics is necessary to make physics precise. He said that scientists must make connections and see patterns across a range of experimental outcomes, which may not be related to each other in an obvious