Scientists hope for surprises in Big Bang experiment

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by saden1

Yes, it is that important. Knowledge is priceless.

Problem is, even after this experiment, it will still be a THEORY. I am all for knowledge, hell I have been vocal about NASA support, but I am not so sure I agree with this. I don't see how this will matter. So please someone fill me in on how or why this is important other than saying "knowledge". What exactly are we trying to prove that we don't already have a theory for?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Problem is, even after this experiment, it will still be a THEORY. I am all for knowledge, hell I have been vocal about NASA support, but I am not so sure I agree with this. I don't see how this will matter. So please someone fill me in on how or why this is important other than saying "knowledge". What exactly are we trying to prove that we don't already have a theory for?

Really? When you have a theory the whole point is that you have to prove it. What the f*ck is the point of having a theory if you don't try to prove it? I think you have very little idea about what this was about and suggest you do some reading so you can understand the potential impact this apparently unimportant information(to you) could yield.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think you have very little idea about what this was about

No shit captain obvious...why do you think I asked? I have no clue what these experiments could yeild, thus I asked.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Problem is, even after this experiment, it will still be a THEORY. I am all for knowledge, hell I have been vocal about NASA support, but I am not so sure I agree with this. I don't see how this will matter. So please someone fill me in on how or why this is important other than saying "knowledge". What exactly are we trying to prove that we don't already have a theory for?

I think they're perhaps trying to prove theories themselves (or at least parts of them).

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Problem is, even after this experiment, it will still be a THEORY. I am all for knowledge, hell I have been vocal about NASA support, but I am not so sure I agree with this. I don't see how this will matter. So please someone fill me in on how or why this is important other than saying "knowledge". What exactly are we trying to prove that we don't already have a theory for?

gravity.. the higgs boson... string theory... this may be the building block for controlling black holes or using gravity as waves or who knows what else.

what if columbus had your mindset? "traveling west is too expensive, what's it going to prove?" - the NFL wouldn't even exist. shame on you.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by That Guy

gravity.. the higgs boson... string theory... this may be the building block for controlling black holes or using gravity as waves or who knows what else.

what if columbus had your mindset? "traveling west is too expensive, what's it going to prove?" - the NFL wouldn't even exist. shame on you.

The potential findings of this experiment could be ground breaking to say the least.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Problem is, even after this experiment, it will still be a THEORY. I am all for knowledge, hell I have been vocal about NASA support, but I am not so sure I agree with this. I don't see how this will matter. So please someone fill me in on how or why this is important other than saying "knowledge". What exactly are we trying to prove that we don't already have a theory for?

Oh dear......

Theory, used in non-technical contexts to mean an untested idea or opinion.

A theory in technical use is a more or less verified or established explanation accounting for known facts or phenomena. ie. The theory of relativity.