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Augmented Newtonian Dynamics (AND): on Science vs Dogma

Dilip D James

Abstract: Science thrives on critical scrutiny, openness to objections, and the continual revision of models in response to new evidence. When scientific theories become impervious to reasonable criticism, they risk devolving into dogma?rigid, unquestioned beliefs that hinder progress. This paper explores the dynamic relationship between science, truth, and criticism, emphasizing that scientific models are provisional, approximating reality rather than providing absolute truths. The role of criticism in science is crucial, ensuring that knowledge evolves and remains grounded in evidence. However, when biases, cognitive dissonance, or institutional pressures influence the acceptance of theories despite a lack of empirical support, scientific integrity can be compromised. This paper examines how uncritical adherence to certain scientific dogmas, especially when supported by powerful institutions, can distort the scientific process and divert attention from more promising inquiries. Ultimately, the paper addresses the question of whether emotional attachment or cognitive bias, can justify the rejection of evidence and the stifling of constructive criticism in science. Augmented Newtonian Dynamics makes deep inroads into the esoteric consequences of the adoption of wave - particle duality by quantum mechanics. This is achieved through two well supported ideas, namely the attribution of electron stability to self - regulation via emission and absorption of virtual photons in a process of self - interaction and the revival of the aether theory.

Keywords: Dogma, quantum mechanics, relativity, aether, photons, virtual photons, Dark matter, electrons

Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025

Pages: 246 - 251

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25104124644

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