F. David Peat, From Certainty to Uncertainty (2002)
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Einstein's famous theory of relativity states that while phenomena appear different to someone close to a black hole, traveling close to the speed of light, or in a falling elevator here on earth, scientists in profoundly different environments will nevertheless always discover the same underlying laws of nature.
— F. David Peat on Speed of light
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About F. David Peat
Francis David Peat (18 April 1938 - 6th June 2017) was an English holistic physicist and author who has carried out research in solid state physics and the foundation of quantum theory.
About F. David Peat
Francis David Peat (18 April 1938 - 6th June 2017) was an English holistic physicist and author who has carried out research in solid state physics and the foundation of quantum theory.
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