Deflating Hyperspace

[Basileios Drolias]

hello,

i ve actually talked about this point here
http://againsttheday.wordpress.com/2006/12/19/missing-the-point/ so I might
as well repeat my humble opinion.

I find it absolutely brilliant that Pynchon does not talk about the theory
of relativity. Instead of focusing on the details of the actual theory he
talks about light. light was the main physical element that suffered a
change in character by the theory of relativity. From a simple element 'like
all the others' it was transformed into the measure of all things in
the universe (and not just as the maximum velocity anybody can reach) . The
fact that Pynchon has grasped this fine detail in the paradigm shift and has
focused the whole book round the main element of change shows an incredibly
deep understanding of the core essence of both relativity but of the science
changes at the time.

In other words relativity is not really absent from AtD but is a central
element of the book structure and story.

At least thats the way I see it.

Basileios
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