The author puts forth some arguments for a new understanding of atomic structure that appear to be echoed in the grandest scale of all, the shape of the collection of galaxies in the universe. One key concept is that "there is no there in there" (also known as "there are no such things as particles" according to the author). This arises from the fact that so-called sub-atomic "particles" are not, in fact, solid objects, but waves of energy. How this energy swirls around in the tiniest confines of sub-atomic space is the other key concept. The author proposes a systems of "organization" of the sub-atomic units of energy that defies conventional descriptions. He uses evidence of isotope distribution to argue that some of the foundations of the "magic numbers" of stable nuclear isotopes (and occasionally the half-lives of less stable nuclei) may be flawed. The author proposes that purely three dimensional geometric patterns have at least equally predictive powers. That one can conclude that relatively stable isotopes are most likely to be precisely geometrically balanced patterns in space.
To attempt to expand any further on the theories discussed might intimidate the more casual reader here, but the discussions are relatively easy to follow for any reasonably intelligent person with some curiosity about "string theory", cosmology or simply energy and how it is organized into matter.
"If people pay attention, this will be more controversial than Gallileo," says author Stafford "Doc" Williamson. "If they don't, it will seem like this book is as important as a used teabag tossed into the Indian Ocean. I assure you it is not that trivial." The author seems to feel that understanding the heart of these matters will allow a new understanding of physics that will lead to all sorts of inventions and innovations.
We cannot promise that it will change the world we live in, but Mr. Williamson is confident that he has changed the shape of the universe, and that by the time the second generation of readers have understood what he is saying that it will be obvious to everyone. We can promise you that DaoChi Media is looking forward to publishing his next book (a children's book), but that we hope he will also produce a followup to this intriguing title in the scientific field. Reportedly it will likely have something to do with "linearity" and "curvature", though whether he will ever finish it, even Heisenberg and Schroedinger working together would be unlikely to ever be able to predict.
