Deflating Hyperspace

[Joseph T]

On Apr 2, 2007, at 2:00 AM, Joseph T wrote:

> Yes !  Light may be the hero of this book.
>
> On Apr 1, 2007, at 5:40 PM, Basileios Drolias wrote:
>
>> 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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