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Old 03-July-2009, 05:20 PM
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RussT wrote:

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Yes, before the very first mathematical calculation was ever transcribed onto paper,There was a very simple, yet subtle and very basic oversight, or “assumption” that slipped past all referees and subsequent scientists.

Simply put, this has to do with Lorentz Transforms and two observer’s “Nows” separated by any distance.
Hate to burst your bubble, Russ, but the concept of "nows" has not been overlooked by physicists. Brian Greene discusses this topic quite nicely in his book "The Fabric of the Cosmos". I would suggest that you read it.
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