> Unfortunately (in general) it requires at least a generation to die before the next
> stage (synthesis) is reached. And it has (though not inbuilt) a 'limiting factor' in
> that history generally moves in circles.

Of course history moves in circles! I am not the one here with a linear thought pattern!!!

> You see much of what you talk about is standard text book stuff.

So what!

> Its just you express it in a way that pretends its not been said many times before,

but, of course, that is only your subjective personal interpretation of it! Unless you "pretend" to represent a bigger group reality!!!

> and also in ways that either ignore or miss the more fundamental (or superficial)
> issues that are being discussed.

WOW! That is a good one! LOL

I would be the last one to dismiss, block, deny or ignore anything, besides particles, that is...

IMHO the main reason why string theory (and now 'M' or Matrix theory) is so controversial is because it DIRECTLY suggests 11 dimensions and that is just mind boggling to most people that cannot cope with 3D let alone 3D + time...

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