Rest-State Inversion

Discussion

Rest-State Inversion Theory makes bold claims. They should be tested in the open, by scholars and curious readers alike, through sincere challenges that each carry a proposed answer.

The rules

  1. Offer constructive feedback. Speak to the idea, never to the person. Statements that judge or blame anyone, author or reader, are removed.
  2. Every challenge proposes an answer. When you raise a challenge to the theory, propose a potential solution with it: a correction, a test, or a better explanation. Challenges without a proposed answer are returned to the writer to complete.
  3. Challenge sincerely. Ask because you want to know. Questions and objections raised only to provoke are not part of the conversation.
  4. Support what you claim. Cite a paper, a measurement or a clear line of reasoning. Opinion is welcome when it is labeled as opinion.
  5. Represent others fairly. When you respond to someone, restate their position in a way they would recognize before you answer it.
  6. Keep to one subject. Each thread is about one claim or one question. Start a new thread for a new topic.

How it works

The forum is organized by subject: questions from newcomers, formal critiques, evidence and sources, and responses from the author.

New members' first posts are reviewed before they appear. A challenge is published once it includes a proposed answer. After that, members gain more freedom as they take part constructively.

The forum opens soon. Until then, read the articles and save your questions.

Help advance the research

The research in progress page lists every place where the paper still needs a derivation, a number, a citation or a test. Each one is an invitation. If you can derive a result, check a calculation, point to data, or design an experiment, we would welcome your help.

  1. Choose a question marked Open or Partially resolved, and name it in your post or message.
  2. Set out your proposed solution, with the working or sources that support it.
  3. The author reviews every proposal and replies. A contribution that settles a question marks it Concluded and is credited by name on that question and in the revised paper, unless you prefer to remain anonymous.

Until the forum opens, send your proposal by email to jack@rsitheory.com.