Main Factors That Influence University Faculty's Use of Technology. A Qualitative Study

Newton and Einstein gave us formulas for gravity, but neither man answered the question of why objects seem attracted to each other.” “Einstein did explain it,” I said. “Remember, we talked about that? He said space was warped by matter, so what looks like gravity is just objects following the path of warped space.” The old man just looked at me. “Okay,” I said. “I admit I don’t know what any of that means. It does sound like nonsense.” “Einstein’s language about bent space and my description of God-dust are nothing more than mental models. If they help us deal wth our environment, they are useful. My description of gravity is easier to understand than Einstein’s model. In that sense, mine is better.” I chuckled. I had never heard anyone compare himself to Einstein. I was impressed by his cockiness but not convinced. “You haven’t explained orbits. Under your theory, how could a moon orbit a planet and not be sucked into it? Your God-dust would pop into existence closer to the planet every time it appeared until it crashed into the surface.” “You are ready for the second law of gravity.” “I guess I am.” “There is one other factor that influences the position of matter when it pops back into existence ...»