THERMODYNAMIC INNOVATIONS - NEW METHODS FROM OLD IDEAS

Previous innovations in thermodynamic areas suggest that the greatest progress is made when attention is paid to direct observation of physi cal behavior without suppression by various political, religious or ot her inside or outside groups. Also these innovations are made by a stu dy of these measured phenomena in which the facts are considered and r econciled in the light of our own understanding. Often a new innovatio n is based on a spark of intuitive understanding combined with a lot o f hard work necessary to reconcile the measured facts with the idea. N evertheless, an intuitive understanding seems to be necessary before t he innovation can be made.