Retired engineer - fascinated in cosmology and astrophysics

[AdamCD]

I am working on a new theory of a potential alternative explanation for observed dark matter phenomena. Should be able to share soon.

 

[phinds]

Welcome to the forum.

Please read the rules you agreed to when you signed up. Particularly the one about no personal theories.

 

[AdamCD]

Oh, thanks. I missed that. Where can I find the rules? I'm surprised, I thought a forum would be a good place to share theories and get criticism

 

[berkeman]

Under INFO at the top of the page.

 

[PeroK]

I am working on a new theory of a potential alternative explanation for observed dark matter phenomena. Should be able to share soon.

Why does a retired engineer so often believe he can revolutionise theoretical physics?

Here's a working physicist's view on this:

 

[fresh_42]

Why does a retired engineer so often believe he can revolutionise theoretical physics?

Because when physicists don't know what to do, they call in an engineer.

 

[AdamCD]

I understand how annoying crackpot theories are to professionals of any discipline. However this video which is rather insulting to other professionals clearly gives the impression that if you're not a PhD physicist, then you are basically a moron and have no right to suggest anything different from mainstream current thinking. Hardly what one could call aligned with the spirit of scientific investigation.

 

[berkeman]

Hardly what one could call aligned with the spirit of scientific investigation.

Here is a PF Insights article that may help explain why our rules are the way they are:

https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wont-look-new-theory/

 

[AdamCD]

I also note and understand the rule about no personal theories, and that this forum is not interested in challenging anything that's been believed by the mainstream for some time. There are places for that, I know, just not here.