Abstract
This article contrasts Einstein’s general relativity explanation of free-fall with the Pattern Field Theory (PFT) interpretation, clarifying why falling humans feel weightless. We explore formulas, thought experiments, and a new logic-field perspective.
1. Einstein’s Equivalence Principle
- Einstein proposed that an observer in free-fall cannot tell if they are in a gravitational field or accelerating uniformly 1.
- Free-fall feels weightless because no contact force acts on the person. Gravity is still present but experienced differently.
Newtonian form:
inertial mass × a = gravitational mass × g → a = g when mg = mi·a, explaining identical acceleration regardless of mass.
2. Why You Don’t Feel Gravity
- In free-fall, everything accelerates equally, so **no internal stresses** (e.g., from the floor or bones) act on you 2.
- An astronaut in orbit is continuously falling around Earth. They feel weightless **not due to absence of gravity**, but because of uniform acceleration 3.
3. Pattern Field Theory Explanation
PFT reframes gravity as a **field logic permission structure**:
- The **logical gravity gate** (Ggrav) is uniformly open in free-fall. All parts of the body and environment are in sync.
- No relative field tension → **no felt weight**:
If Ggrav = 1 uniformly then
Weightfelt = FieldTension × (Local - Support Field) = 0
4. Comparative Table
| Concept | Einstein (GR) | PFT Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Gravity mechanism | Curved spacetime | Permission field logic |
| Feels weightless? | Yes — no normal force | Yes — no tension support required |
| Free-fall condition | Geodesic motion | Uniform permission across field |
| Formula relation | a = g for all masses | Ggrav either 1 or 0 for body + environment |
5. Extending to Mutual Gravity
Also, gravity is mutual. An astronaut on the Moon adds tiny gravity to the Moon—both bodies attract each other:
F = G·(Mmoon·mastro) / r2
This added field is captured by both GR and PFT as additional logic in the permission structure.
Conclusion
Einstein showed us that free-fall feels like no gravity because there’s no support force. Pattern Field Theory reinterprets this: gravity isn’t a pull but a permission matrix. When uniformly granted, “weight” disappears without invalidating gravity itself.