Principles

A scientific explanation of The Discovery of Nothing

In the physical sciences, basic laws of nature are established through observational investigation, rational conclusions and stated generalizations to which there are no observable exceptions that cannot be explained. The ultimate test for proving or disproving these basic ‘laws’ is the “Scientific Method”.

The ‘scientific method’, which was first devised by the 15th century philosopher Descartes and initially applied successfully by Galileo and later to the observable universe with eternal importance by Isaac Newton and all his subsequent intellectual descendants, is a simple process consisting of four consecutive steps:

Step 1: OBSERVATION (for the purpose of gathering information)

Step 2: HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION (a general conclusion [generalization] based on that observed in Step 1)

Step 3: EXTRAPOLATION (from a generalization to a specific applied in a previously unknown area)

Step 4: OBSERVATION (for the purpose of corroborating the generalization)

While this is a precise elemental tool used by scientists, most of us employ this process intuitively rather than intentionally or knowingly every day. For example, you may look outside your window one morning and observe signs of moisture on the ground outside (Step 1 - Observation). Based on prior experience, you conclude from this observable evidence that it either is or has been raining (Step 2 – Hypothesis formulation). You then extend this conclusion to anticipate that it might still be raining or rain again soon and therefore, the need for an umbrella if you go outside (Step 3- Extrapolation). You then test your hypothesis by stepping outside into an unprotected area where you observe that it either is or is not raining (Step 4- Corroboration).

*NOTE: If, after using step 4 it turns out that some phenomenon other than rain resulted in the moisture you observed, you must abandon the hypothesis and start over. Step 3 leading to step 4 is an ongoing set of experiments testing the hypothesis in different areas of natural phenomenon.

This is a crude and overly simplified illustration of the practical use of the scientific method at work.

Examples of natural laws reached through this same but more sophisticated application of the process are Newton’s Laws of Universal Gravitation, Motion, Thermodynamics and Optics upon which our basic knowledge of the earth, moon and stars, energy, heat, light and color are based. In modern times we are more familiar with the equation: E=MC2 by Albert Einstein that advanced our understanding of Newtonian physics and enabled man to unleash the awesome power of the atom, harness atomic energy, travel in space and walk on our moon.

When scientific innovation takes the form of a generalization, or Hypothesis, there are usually several other expressions of the same thing stated differently. These are called “Corollaries”. Corollaries serve to add greater precision in explaining a fundamental hypothesis.

A “Theory” is the highest form of organized knowledge and cannot be accepted as such until the original hypothesis has stood the tests of time and investigation by independent observers many, many times with no unexplained exceptions.

In addition to the Scientific Method, Hypotheses, Corollaries and Theories, precise definitions and their meaning are critically and inseparably essential to our rational understanding of significant discoveries and new knowledge.

Having now given you a basic overview of these terms and their value in the scientific approach to acquiring knowledge, we can state and to a limited degree illustrate, the generalization pertaining to the Binary Universe hypothesis formulated by Lyle Jacobson, together with key definitions and corollaries.

Binary Universe Hypothesis (Generalization)

The universe is composed of and structured by the interdependent opposites of the physical (1) and non-physical (0), where the physical organizes and uses the non-physical to reach absorption through emission.

Definition: Non-physical(0) – Geometrical entities that are the 'nothing' of spatial holes which are organized by, utilized by, and their existance and geometry defined by, the physical (1).

Definition: Physical(1) – Geometrical entities that are the 'somethings' of matter which utilize the non-physical (0) for their motion and as a place to exist while organizing spatial (0) entities. The physical (1) equally utilizes, organizes and defines its existance and geometry by the non-physical(0).

Definition: Emission – The act or process of physically emptying non-physical spaces (holes) through motional energy emission, thus creating a loss of motional energy by the object that emits.

Definition: Absorption – The act or process of physically filling non-physical space (holes) through motional energy absorbtion, thus creating a gain in motional energy by the object that absorbs.