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I have a PhD, I work at a university. So you could take my course. But you would have to be able do the maths, and understand some physics. Difficult, I know, but thems the breaks.
Weird that the truth isn't a democracy though. I don't think physics would have got anywhere if all that mattered is what is "highly regarded". The case of Thomas Young is very instructive in this regard.
Oh well that certainly explains the condescension and the poor communication skills.
Here's a hint, if your argument starts with credential dropping, try again. It's a badly reasoned argument if it needs a stamp to make it seem legit.
Sure thing. I started it by asserting you were a moron who hadn't taken a physics course. Oops, no I responded to an accusation.
As an aside: am I just supposed to be nice to fuck-wits fueled by overconfidence? I'm autistic, so it's almost a genuine question.
And you were wrong about that! See how bad at making a coherent argument you are?
Wanna drop your CPR certification to prove me wrong? Maybe that you're a karate black belt? A notary?
Argument coherence and the truth of facts are unrelated (I would also recommend reading previous posts). "Blue dogs are blue" is a coherent argument, independent of the existence of blue dogs.
I'm sorry for whatever happened to you. I can't restart your heart, I'm not qualified.
I agree, but you can be right all by yourself and make no impact on the world if you can't effectively communicate why you're right.
Oof now you cut to the quick. Exactly right, unfortunately.