RE: Physics and moderating

Title: Message

Walter...

 

Your last statement is probably the best answer.  Would you be willing to host it ?

 

Gordy

-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Simbirski [mailto:simbirsw@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:15 PM
To: Gordy Hill
Subject: Physics and moderating

Gordy,

Off the record - There must be a way to have interesting discussions
without degrading into open combat. I find science interesting in that
many people have the idea that science is based on facts and the "scientific"
method but the reality is that almost any idea can be both proven and
disproven and the result is that discussions degrade into name calling.

I'm sure most of the people in the study group really would like to explore
the mechanics in greater detail since this can only help them to become
better instructors.

I remember that just a couple of years ago we all thought that proper application
of power was accelerated acceleration. Bruce and Noel turned that idea on its
head and provided the experimental proof to go along with it. I know there
are  some people who aren't interested in exploring the physics involved
in minute detail but I'm sure that even these people are comforted in knowing that
the physics that backs up the smooth acceleration concept is sound.

Not sure what the answer is. Have you got any suggestions? I'm willing
to invest time into it if I can help. Perhaps a highly moderated discussion group
dedicated to casting physics?

Thanks

Walter