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How do the RS2 Fundamental Postulates Differ from Larson's?

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Submitted by bperet on Mon, 01/12/2009 - 16:47

RS2 postulates are based on Larson's originals, just edited down a bit for a more general application:

  • The universe is composed of one component, motion, existing in three dimensions, in discrete units, and with two reciprocal aspects.
  • The universe conforms to the relations of ordinary mathematics, its primary magnitudes are absolute, and its geometry is Projective.

Compared to Larson's original postulates:

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How does RS2 differ from Larson's Reciprocal System (RS)?

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Submitted by bperet on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:38

RS2 incorporates several concepts that are omitted in Larson's RS (which was published in 1959, so some where just not known at the time):

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I've heard RS2 uses 15 dimensions! What's up with that?

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Submitted by bperet on Sun, 01/04/2009 - 23:35

No, RS2 does NOT use 15 dimensions... it uses 3 dimensions with 15 "degrees of freedom". Since RS2 incorporated information determined from "virtual reality" models in computers, some of the techinques used in computer modeling were adopted for use with RS2:

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What are the Observer "assumptions" that are included in RS2?

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Submitted by bperet on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 00:05

The primary assumptions are taken from how we view the external world. Imagine you are carrying a camera... what are the components involved with getting the "outside" into your brain?

  • The "camera" -- what is detecting the image (your eyes are also a "camera" on the world)
  • The focal/projective plane, which determines what you see clearly.
  • The type of lens used (orthographic, projective, stereoscopic, fisheye)
  • The environment that determines what is "coordinate" through its geometry (in RS2, "space" is rectilinear and "time" is polar).
  • The object under observation, with all its structure (rotations, locations, etc).

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Can I put complex equations in my posts?

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Submitted by bperet on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 01:46

Yes, LaTeX equations are supported using the 2+2=4 tags.

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Creating Content: What kind of "page" do I use for what?

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Submitted by bperet on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:21

Researchers can create different types of content for the site:

Forum topic -- used to hash out ideas with other researchers or ask questions about the theory.

Story -- used for informal papers. Will need to be connected with a Menu so it can be found! Contact the Administrator for menu additions.

Book page -- used for formal papers on the theory.

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How do I become a "researcher"?

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Submitted by bperet on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:23

You can apply for a researcher role by clicking on "My Account" then "Apply for Role". Research roles are only granted to people who are actively participating in the RS2 project, so unless you've made some posts to the Forum, don't expect to be approved.

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How do I post something?

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Submitted by bperet on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:04

If you are an authenticated user, you can post and reply on the Forum, but not much else. If you are honestly interested in trying to understand and contribute to the RS2 research project, you can apply for the "Researcher" role by clicking on "My Account" and selecting the tab, "Apply for Role" and apply for the researcher role. Researchers can create blog entries, books, stories, polls and videos in addition to forum posting.

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