We constantly say that Einstein’s General and Special theories of relativity have passed many different tests, insenuating their accuracy.
Before Einsten, we tested Isaac Newton’s theories, which also passed with accuracy until Einstein came along.
What’s to say another Einstein/Newton comes along 200-300 years from now to dispute Einstein’s theories?
Is that even possible or are his theories grounded in certainty at this point?
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Newtonion physics is remarkable accurate and only starts to break down and the sub-atomic or high energy.
That’s where Einstein comes into play with general realitivity.
You don’t need to know time dilation theory to calculate the trigectory of an artillery shell or figure out how long a certain object may be in free fall and the resulting forces.
So far, Einsteins work in conjunction with others has allowed for the creation of nuclear weapons and GPS, among many other technologies, so he must at least be right enough at the level of physics we can harness into usable equipment.
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