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Albert Einstein, an inspiring philosopher, once contemplated the ideas of physics. In 1905, he published his special theory of relativity, and in 1915 he designed his general theory of relativity. These series of theories, however, were unlike any other scientific concept created. His ideas were designed to disprove the natural basis of science and to baffle the minds of millions. Many even today remain in awe of his ideas and decide to reject the theory of relativity. However, this theory, accepted by some, has truly impacted society through advances in navigational technology, development of nuclear power, and tests in moral philosophy.

Navigational systems, such as GPS units, have been a clear example of the impact of accepting Einstein's Theory of Relativity. GPS was created by the United States Department of Defense in order to provide a satellite-based system for the U.S. military. Currently, the GPS foundation consists of a network of 24 satellites in high orbits circling the Earth. The satellite orbits, which reach orbital speeds of 14,000 km/hour, are distributed so that approximately four satellites are constantly visible from Earth. Each satellite holds an atomic clock that "ticks" with an accuracy of one nanosecond. GPS systems are used in cars and airplanes to give accurate readings of position, speed, and heading. However, in order to achieve this level of precision, the clock ticks within the GPS systems must reach an accuracy of 20-30 nanoseconds. Due to the fact that satellites are constantly moving relative to those on Earth, accuracy must be taken into account due to effects done by General theories of Relativity. The observer on ground views the satellites in motion relative to them as ticking more slowly due to Special Relativity. Predictions from Special Relativity predict that the "on-board atomic clocks" on the GPS satellites should slow down clocks on the Earth by approximately seven microseconds. Also, a prediction of General Relativity states that clocks closer to a massive object will seem to tick more slowly than those located further away. General Relativity also predicts that the clocks inside GPS satellites should most likely advance past ground-based clocks by approximately forty-five microseconds each day ("GPS and Relativity"). This difference in speed, compared to ground-based clocks, is vitally important when constructing a GPS system. If these effects of General Relativity where not taken into consideration, a navigational fix based on the GPS constellation would be very false, possibly even up to two minutes off. Global positions would also lack in overall accuracy. Needless to say, General Relativity plays a major role in the construction and functioning of technology, such as GPS navigational systems. Correctly functioning GPS "enable not only the Department of Defense, but also the commuter who has just taken the wrong turn and the couple searching for a restaurant" (Arora). The Theory of Relativity has been a major impact in the construction of nuclear power and weapons. Special relativity shows that velocity is a variable concept. Because velocity changes from one reference frame to the next, this also means that concepts involving velocity are also relative. One of these concepts is momentum, motion energy. Momentum can not be conserved from one frame to the next under special relativity. Therefore, relativistic momentum was required to be defined. Relativistic momentum is conserved, but only if the mass of the object is included with the momentum equation. This means that there is equivalence between mass and energy, which is where the equation "E=mc^2" comes from. The creation of energy in nuclear reactions for many years was displayed as the conversion of a small amount of atomic mass into energy. This display quickly led to the creation of nuclear power and weapons. Relativistic effects have continued to affect the way our society constructs and designs. It was proven through this research that adding more energy to a particular object does not make the object accelerate because the speed of light is the limit. The energy is instead added to the mass of the object. Therefore, the observed mass of the object "goes up with increased velocity" ("Relativity"). The equivalence of mass and energy, proven through Einstein's Theory of Relativity, allowed philosophers to predict that the photon has momentum as well. This prediction has been proven to allow "the development of light sails and photoelectric detectors" ("Relativity"). Implications of this realization of relativity have taken years to realize, but over time advances in construction and design have lead to an improved society. This development in nuclear energy has "helped alleviate a portion of our reliance on non-renewable resources for our energy needs" (Arora).

Albert Einstein's controversial study of Theories of Relativity have drastically changed moral philosophy. Albert Einstein published his special theory of relativity in 1905 and his general theory of relativity in 1915. Einstein's ideas regarding relativity have sought to challenge many of the ways traditional science view "certain physical aspects of the universe" (Arora). In Einstein's theories, he simply states that the laws of physics and science are the same for all observes, regardless of their current speed. He also states that the velocity of light is constant for all observers, regardless of their speed. This theory has been tested by the initial intuition that says speed is determined by distance over time, which makes Einstein's statement confusing. Therefore, of the speed of light does not change, distance and time must change to constantly match the correct number. This in result means that time is relative. Based upon Einstein's theories of relativity, many of the ideas or objects philosophers thought were fixed, constant, and known are not actually any of those. This incredible recognition created by Einstein has been used by "philosophers, politicians, and activists to turn moral philosophy upside-down" (Arora). The idea has sought to fuel "postmodernism and philosophic relativism" (Arora). Before Albert Einstein came up with his theories of relativity philosophers, such as Aristotle, attempted to state and prove that there were only absolute answers and ways of approaching different aspects of life. However, Einstein stretched the scientific imagination in a way that has never occurred before, to open the minds of not only philosophers, but also people living their normal lives. Due to this drastic, unique idea of scientific imagination controversy continues over the fact whether theories of relativity is justifiable and true. Belief fully depends on the opinions of individuals. Since the creation of the theory of relativity, in 1915, society has been impacted with improvement in navigational systems, new development of nuclear power and weapons, and tests in moral philosophy of individuals. Synchronization of the global positioning system satellites around the earth indicate an effect of relativity on our daily lives, and it is important to always consider the affects of relativity when it comes to programming and designing such technology. Any small mistake can alter the clock "ticks" on GPS systems to no longer match the clocks on ground-based times. Nuclear energy production directly depended on the creation of Einstein's theory of relativity and how relativity relates to momentum. In result of this concept that was created, nuclear energy has helped to alleviate a portion of the world's reliance on non-renewable resources for energy demands. Over time, philosophers and politicians have grown to used Einstein's theories in order to turn moral philosophy completely contradictory.

Works Cited and Annotations:
 * This website, written by Hans Arora, fully explained the significance and details of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. It provided me with information about how his ideas conformed the way philosophers, politicians, and activists relate to science today. Einstein's theories have fueled postmodernism and philosophic relativism, and now there is arguably no absolute truth and absolute way of approaching various aspects of life. The article also goes into detail about how it has affected the way society functions, such as the navigational systems of today and nuclear powers in the world.

Arora, Hans. "Einstein’s Theory of Relativity: Implications Beyond Science? — Science in Society." __Northwestern University__. 27 Jan. 2009 <http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:CCqSPZuVJ3kJ:scienceinsociety.northwestern.edu/content/articles/2008/research-digest/student-papers/einstein/einstein2019s-theory-of-relativity-implications-beyond-science+theory+of+relativity+%
 * ====In this article, there is a current example of the impact Einstein's theory of relativity has played on the navigational systems of today, such as GPS systems. It goes into sufficient detail to elaborate on how precision for each GPS satellite predictions fully depend on the understanding of relativity's effects. By corresponding the effects on GPS systems, one can understand that according to calculations each GPS satellite "clock" should get ahead of ground-based clocks by forty-five microseconds per day. Therefore, it is important to understand that each satellite should tick faster than identical clocks on the ground. Understanding this concept has impacted the way society interacts and handles navigating from one place to the next.====

"GPS and Relativity." . __FAA.__ 27 Jan. 2009 <http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:scO719ki--MJ:www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast162/Unit5/gp
 * This website goes into great detail about another example of how Einstein's theory of relativity has played a major role in society. This example is through nuclear power and weapons. The website also goes into further detail explaining how relativity and momentum relate to the nuclear powers created years ago. Nuclear energy has helped to allevieate a portion of our reliance today on non-renewable resources for our energy needs today in society. Without understanding Einstein's theories, we may not have such important energy resources today.

"Relativity." __Richard Pogge Institute__. 27 Jan. 2009 http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/21st_century_science/lectures/lec06.html