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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We know he’s wrong, actually, in many regards. His equations for general and special relativity are only applicable in certain cases (which we are used to) but it breaks down at the large scale and small scale. This is why we’re still trying to figure out things! String theory, dark matter/energy, etc aim to “fix” Einstein’s theories and find a more holistic set of equations that are applicable both on the cosmic and quantum scale.
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