Paradigm Shifts and the Question of Lost Knowledge
From Continental Drift to Quantum Gravity How Scientific Revolutions Reshape Our Understanding of Human History and Cosmic Possibilities Introduction The history of science is punctuated by revolutionary moments when cherished paradigms collapse under the weight of accumulating evidence. From Alfred Wegener’s ridiculed theory of continental drift to the shocking implications of quantum mechanics, the scientific establishment has repeatedly resisted transformative ideas—often for decades—before overwhelming evidence forces acceptance. Today, we may be witnessing similar paradigm shifts across multiple disciplines: archaeology’s timeline of human civilization, the nature of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), and the fundamental physics that might enable interstellar travel. This article examines the patterns of scientific resistance and revolution, drawing parallels between historical paradigm shifts and contemporary controversies. By understanding how Wegener, Velikovsky, a...