> 04/10/2021
Will Muon Restructure Physics?
Those Pesky Gold Standards are at it again!
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In breaking news, MSN reported today about a muon experiment that is hinting at a whole new particle physics paradigm.
Read the article here: Why some physicists are skeptical about the muon experiment that hints at "new physics" (msn.com)
Are We On the Cusp of Something Huge?
Referring to the Muon g-2 experiment, MSN reports: “The aforementioned particles, known as muons, acted peculiarly when exposed to a strong magnetic field at Fermilab. That odd result could be the result of new, as-yet-undiscovered fundamental particle properties, which could potentially throw a wrench in everything humans know about physics.” Are we on the verge of a fundamental, quintessential change in particle physics, one which moves us from the scientifically acclaimed four force Standard Model of Particle Physics, one so accurate that it predicted the Higgs Boson decades before it was verified?
The Standard
It all boils down to the gold standard. In the world of physics, the reliability factor of the outcome of an experiment is quantified as the Sigma factor. The gold standard for declaring something to be authentic and verified is set at a Sigma 5 (meaning the outcome must be verified 30 million times.) Muon is quantified with a factor of 3.8 to 4.2.
Read the article here: Why some physicists are skeptical about the muon experiment that hints at "new physics" (msn.com)
Are We On the Cusp of Something Huge?
Referring to the Muon g-2 experiment, MSN reports: “The aforementioned particles, known as muons, acted peculiarly when exposed to a strong magnetic field at Fermilab. That odd result could be the result of new, as-yet-undiscovered fundamental particle properties, which could potentially throw a wrench in everything humans know about physics.” Are we on the verge of a fundamental, quintessential change in particle physics, one which moves us from the scientifically acclaimed four force Standard Model of Particle Physics, one so accurate that it predicted the Higgs Boson decades before it was verified?
The Standard
It all boils down to the gold standard. In the world of physics, the reliability factor of the outcome of an experiment is quantified as the Sigma factor. The gold standard for declaring something to be authentic and verified is set at a Sigma 5 (meaning the outcome must be verified 30 million times.) Muon is quantified with a factor of 3.8 to 4.2.
Now, the potential of this all is earth shattering. Even though the outcome has not met the S 5 standard, evidence for the muon particle with its unique properties is astounding! So, which is correct, the S standard, or the existence of a whole new subatomic particle with unique properties, and how will this opinion shattering development play out in theoretical and applied physics?
This is not the Discovery of Corning Ware!
By now, the reader may be asking, "And, why do I care"? We need to care because the issue begs a fundamental problem with science and knowledge in general. Once something is established as the gold standard, it is in our natures to rely on the collective consensus and to refuse to think outside of that cliched box. The gold standard protects us on the one hand and limits us on the other. Our blind commitment to arbitrary gold standards could destroy us.
Perhaps, the most destructive assumption which science makes is that there is an underlying physical constant, a particle (for want of a better term) which forms the basis for all of the consistency we see in the physical world. This, in turn, leads scientists to assume certain acts which cannot be verified historically or empirically, not the least of which are the assumptions that go into our dating practices. Dates relating to the age of the universe or its ongoing processes are widely speculative and inconsistent.
Are We Afraid to Consider the Implications?
And why are we so determined to embrace this standard that there is a fundament constant embedded in some atomic particulate? The problem is, we cannot bring ourselves to embrace the alternative.
Bible believers have been persistent in their claim that Jesus Christ is both the creator and sustainer of the universe and that, while He fills the universe, He is not part of it. In other words, the principle of constancy for which science seeks, exists outside the universe.
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,” (Hebrews 1:1–3, NKJV)
Are You Willing to Take the Challenge!
This would be a good time to listen to the fundamental arguments of the Bible which have been taught for millennia. They are surprisingly empirical and consistent, despite the ongoing cogitations of both philosophy and what some call science. While God’s people have been providing tomes of factual evidence for generations, those who are married to their gold standards, may not be as open minded as they see themselves.
Why not accept this invitation to take a closer look at biblical cosmology, and more importantly, to examine the ultimate Gold Standard of history, the Lord Jesus Christ? We can point you in the right direction!
This is not the Discovery of Corning Ware!
By now, the reader may be asking, "And, why do I care"? We need to care because the issue begs a fundamental problem with science and knowledge in general. Once something is established as the gold standard, it is in our natures to rely on the collective consensus and to refuse to think outside of that cliched box. The gold standard protects us on the one hand and limits us on the other. Our blind commitment to arbitrary gold standards could destroy us.
Perhaps, the most destructive assumption which science makes is that there is an underlying physical constant, a particle (for want of a better term) which forms the basis for all of the consistency we see in the physical world. This, in turn, leads scientists to assume certain acts which cannot be verified historically or empirically, not the least of which are the assumptions that go into our dating practices. Dates relating to the age of the universe or its ongoing processes are widely speculative and inconsistent.
Are We Afraid to Consider the Implications?
And why are we so determined to embrace this standard that there is a fundament constant embedded in some atomic particulate? The problem is, we cannot bring ourselves to embrace the alternative.
Bible believers have been persistent in their claim that Jesus Christ is both the creator and sustainer of the universe and that, while He fills the universe, He is not part of it. In other words, the principle of constancy for which science seeks, exists outside the universe.
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,” (Hebrews 1:1–3, NKJV)
Are You Willing to Take the Challenge!
This would be a good time to listen to the fundamental arguments of the Bible which have been taught for millennia. They are surprisingly empirical and consistent, despite the ongoing cogitations of both philosophy and what some call science. While God’s people have been providing tomes of factual evidence for generations, those who are married to their gold standards, may not be as open minded as they see themselves.
Why not accept this invitation to take a closer look at biblical cosmology, and more importantly, to examine the ultimate Gold Standard of history, the Lord Jesus Christ? We can point you in the right direction!
TODAY'S NEWS RELATED SCRIPTURES
Note: We've left these scriptures from our last post because they are spot-on with today's discussion as well.
The Origin of the Universe
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. - Colossians 1:16-18
Our Closed Mindedness
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, - Romans 1:19-21
Our Willing Ignorance
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. – 2 Peter 3:3-9
Insurmountable Evidence
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handywork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night shows knowledge. here is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world... – Psalm 19:1-4
An Inescapable Command
God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. -Acts 17:24-30
The Origin of the Universe
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. - Colossians 1:16-18
Our Closed Mindedness
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, - Romans 1:19-21
Our Willing Ignorance
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. – 2 Peter 3:3-9
Insurmountable Evidence
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handywork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night shows knowledge. here is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world... – Psalm 19:1-4
An Inescapable Command
God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. -Acts 17:24-30
