Q&A: On Rabbi Shem Tov Gafen’s Dimensions
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On Rabbi Shem Tov Gafen’s Dimensions
Question
Good afternoon,
In the lessons on contraction, you mentioned Rabbi Shem Tov Gafen’s theory of dimensions. I wanted to ask you, as a physicist, what you think of his criticism of atomic theory, and whether his theory is compatible with modern physics. I would also be happy to hear your general opinion of him and his writings.
Thank you
Answer
I don’t remember that criticism. My view of him is that he is original and interesting, but a significant part of what he wrote wasn’t clear to me because of the archaic Hebrew.