oaksoft Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, East Lothian Saint said: I accept the invite. It might be fun to be educated. The primary properties of visible light are intensity, propagation direction, frequency or wavelength spectrum, and polarisation, while its speed in a vacuum, 299,792,458 metres per second, is one of the fundamental constants of nature. Over to you I Theorise St Mirren might win the cup Open up google scholar and search for "speed of light may not be a constant". Science cannot "prove" statements like the one you made. It can only provide a body of evidence to backup a theory. There is also no such thing as a true vacuum because that would require zero pressure. Zero pressure would require a temperature of zero Kelvin which has never been achieved and I am pretty sure will never be achieved. It would be exciting if it COULD be achieved because then we would have seen a violation of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and the whole of Quantum Mechanics would need to be revisited. So even the speed of light is a theory. This is the beauty of science. All areas can be upended if you have evidence. As for your properties of light, science spent at least 300 to 400 years arguing over what light actually is. Electrodynamics theory seems to offer the best current idea that it is particle based and not a wave at all but no doubt others will try and disprove this. Edited March 23, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Slartibartfast said: What cup? You need to be more specific. Any cup. Even a Mickey Mouse cup which I will re-brand the super dooper cup as soon as we win it. We're Gonnae win the cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, oaksoft said: Open up google scholar and search for "speed of light may not be a constant". Science cannot "prove" statements like the one you made. It can only provide a body of evidence to backup a theory. There is also no such thing as a true vacuum because that would require zero pressure. Zero pressure would require a temperature of zero Kelvin which has never been achieved and I am pretty sure will never be achieved. It would be exciting if it COULD be achieved because then we would have seen a violation of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and the whole of Quantum Mechanics would need to be revisited. So even the speed of light is a theory. This is the beauty of science. All areas can be upended if you have evidence. As for your properties of light, science spent at least 300 to 400 years arguing over what light actually is. Electrodynamics theory seems to offer the best current idea that it is particle based and not a wave at all but no doubt others will try and disprove this. As you rightly say "Science cannot "prove" statements" So I'll skip Google scholar. I heard today from a scientist that drinking a glass of red wine every night before bed prevents heart disease. Now there's an experiment worth participating in. Get a big Glass Drink Red Wine ignore the headache. Edited March 23, 2017 by East Lothian Saint Scientific Research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 The Court Bar has an early licence on Sat.Opening 9:30am,only those with tickets for the bus will be served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, HSS said: The Court Bar has an early licence on Sat.Opening 9:30am,only those with tickets for the bus will be served. Fan-tastc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, HSS said: The Court Bar has an early licence on Sat.Opening 9:30am,only those with tickets for the bus will be served. Shull will; be on his soap box any minute. I want a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 FFS Hopefully only Tea, Coffee and Bacon Rolls available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, shull said: FFS Hopefully only Tea, Coffee and Bacon Rolls available. FFS Don't you know bacon is bad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, East Lothian Saint said: As you rightly say "Science cannot "prove" statements" So I'll skip Google scholar. I heard today from a scientist that drinking a glass of red wine every night before bed prevents heart disease. You can tell that scientist that they are engaging in statistics not science. And if they actually made that statement without using the word "might" then that person is a quack. Edited March 23, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, HSS said: FFS Don't you know bacon is bad for you. Aye. Our town centres are notorious for seeing regular fights on Saturday nights involving people off their tits on bacon and sausage. Edited March 23, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, oaksoft said: You can tell that scientist that he is engaging in statistics not science. To be fair. I'm not really sure he was a real scientist. I suspect he may have been a Red Wine Salesman. Lies, damn Lies and statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, East Lothian Saint said: To be fair. I'm not really sure he was a real scientist. I suspect he may have been a Red Wine Salesman. Lies, damn Lies and statistics. Well perhaps that is a job he is better suited to. You on the other hand....coming on here.....spouting your pseudo-scientific guff.......there should be some kind of law.... Glad to have been of assistance in your re-education. I hope you found it entertaining. Edited March 23, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Lothian Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, oaksoft said: Well perhaps that is a job he is better suited to. You on the other hand....coming on here.....spouting your pseudo-scientific guff.......there should be some kind of law.... Glad to have been of assistance in your re-education. I hope you found it entertaining. Some say Guff is a pseudo Science. with no value in it's appliance. But when Life gets Dull Like Oaksoft and Shull I just Guff away in Defiance. I fought the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 2 hours ago, HSS said: FFS Don't you know bacon is bad for you. I will cut the fat off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, oaksoft said: Aye. Our town centres are notorious for seeing regular fights on Saturday nights involving people off their tits on bacon and sausage. A Captain once told me never trust a person who does not drink. I don't know why but there are people who drink responsibley and have a good time myself include. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Isle Of Bute Saint said: A Captain once told me never he trusted a person who does not drink. I don't know why but there are people who drink responsibly and have a good time myself included. I suspect that Captain was a tippler . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 12 hours ago, oaksoft said: Open up google scholar and search for "speed of light may not be a constant". Science cannot "prove" statements like the one you made. It can only provide a body of evidence to backup a theory. There is also no such thing as a true vacuum because that would require zero pressure. Zero pressure would require a temperature of zero Kelvin which has never been achieved and I am pretty sure will never be achieved. It would be exciting if it COULD be achieved because then we would have seen a violation of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and the whole of Quantum Mechanics would need to be revisited. So even the speed of light is a theory. This is the beauty of science. All areas can be upended if you have evidence. As for your properties of light, science spent at least 300 to 400 years arguing over what light actually is. Electrodynamics theory seems to offer the best current idea that it is particle based and not a wave at all but no doubt others will try and disprove this. Who cares , I'm sure the humble photon does not. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, saintnextlifetime said: Who cares , I'm sure the humble photon does not. . Or, as James Clerk Maxwell was wont to say, "Who gives a photon?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, antrin said: Or, as James Clerk Maxwell was wont to say, "Who gives a photon?". Given that he died around 50 years before the word was first used I would say not. He would be more likely to say "zero flux given". THAT should be on a t-shirt. Edited March 24, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, saintnextlifetime said: Who cares , I'm sure the humble photon does not. . Fortunately for you and the 7 billion other idiots living a life of comfort on the backs of the "boring" discoveries of science and engineering, just enough of us DO care to allow you the ability to watch TV, have a flush toilet, cook your dinner safely, drink fresh water, keep warm with clothing, have a tolerable life and type your banal shite on the internet using your phone. Let's be honest, no other f**ker has provided any of this. We really need a "telt" smiley emoticon thingy. No point asking you to design one eh? Edited March 24, 2017 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Saint Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 On 21/03/2017 at 2:22 PM, Spam_Valley said: Is there anywhere near the ground that will be OK to let kids into Pre Match? Was just looking at a pic of that Electric bar. Sign on the wall says 'families welcome' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 7 hours ago, antrin said: Or, as James Clerk Maxwell was wont to say, "Who gives a photon?". You are probably going to woosh a very small section of the forum with that comment , especially the section that lost their sense of humour around the same time as they lost some common sense. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamhammer Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 22 hours ago, oaksoft said: Open up google scholar and search for "speed of light may not be a constant". Science cannot "prove" statements like the one you made. It can only provide a body of evidence to backup a theory. There is also no such thing as a true vacuum because that would require zero pressure. Zero pressure would require a temperature of zero Kelvin which has never been achieved and I am pretty sure will never be achieved. It would be exciting if it COULD be achieved because then we would have seen a violation of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and the whole of Quantum Mechanics would need to be revisited. So even the speed of light is a theory. This is the beauty of science. All areas can be upended if you have evidence. As for your properties of light, science spent at least 300 to 400 years arguing over what light actually is. Electrodynamics theory seems to offer the best current idea that it is particle based and not a wave at all but no doubt others will try and disprove this. I've read this twice now, I'm still not sure if I should get the bus or train tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 46 minutes ago, Iamhammer said: I've read this twice now, I'm still not sure if I should get the bus or train tomorrow. Shull was looking for a hire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 8 hours ago, oaksoft said: Given that he died around 50 years before the word was first used I would say not. He would be more likely to say "zero flux given". THAT should be on a t-shirt. You obviously don't know your Gallovegian. Photon goes way back... A Photon is a particularly dense cowpat, laid on the lee side of a Brae. the t shirt is a good idea. Think I've seen it on xkcd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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