Middle Ground: Untold Story of Cosmology - Episode 02 (Kinematics & Dynamics) | Austin Whitsitt

In this episode, we delve into the fundamental principles of kinematics and dynamics, two areas that are often conflated in cosmological discussions. By exploring the distinctions between these concepts, we reveal how misunderstandings have shaped prevailing theories about celestial motion. Join us as we clarify how kinematics (the study of motion) and dynamics (the forces causing motion) apply to the cosmos, shedding light on the implications these concepts have for modern cosmology.

00:00:00 Introduction to Middle Ground: Kinematics and Dynamics
00:10:03 Introduction to Principles of Dynamics
00:17:26 Understanding Cause and Effect in Physics
00:24:57 Newton's Assumptions on Gravity
00:32:11 Understanding Kinematic Equivalence
00:39:50 Challenges to Modern Gravity Theories
00:46:39 Integration of Relativity in Current Models
00:52:58 Debating Heliocentrism and Geocentrism