The first simulated image of a black hole, calculated with an IBM 7040 computer using 1960 punch cards and hand-plotted by French astrophysicist Jean-Pierre Luminet in 1978 Pro/Processed

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"We have a pretty good idea of what black holes are."

Proceeds to use a bunch of phrases indicative of how little we understand the universe.

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u/Destructicon11 Jan 16 '22

If you would like to chat about the specifics, send me a PM. I'd love to talk about this at a higher level!

But yes in public posts, im gonna keep my terms and analogies as simple as possible.

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u/TheWarmBandit Jan 16 '22

Check out the "big brain " on brad

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u/Maybeabandaid Jan 16 '22

Yes, quite right. Why be specific in public, it’s not like the rabble can comprehend the intricacies of the cosmos.

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u/Weird_Error_ Jan 16 '22

Putting math formulas in Reddit posts can be a pain in the ass. The formulas for these theories are widely available though it’s not like you can’t look anything they mentioned up to learn more

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u/Maybeabandaid Jan 16 '22

Man, twas just a joke and was more commenting on the overarching elitist mentality many of these communities have. Even in your response.... "yes, let me go look up that one theoretical physics math formula with google. Oh thats right I don't know the name of any, well shit." See how specifics could have helped the hypothetical person in this scenario. Btw I literally was envisioning myself with a tophat and a monicle talking to Stewie Gryffin when I typed that out.

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u/Weird_Error_ Jan 16 '22

Dude I just meant basic stuff like looking black holes up in Wikipedia will give you those results. They’re not obscure lol

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u/Maybeabandaid Jan 20 '22

It’s all good, just a gentle rubbing my man. Both just here enjoying the universe and it’s awesomeness, remember?

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u/Subacrew98 Jan 17 '22

What higher level? lol

"Dark matter" is science talk for "we don't know."