2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/105234The intensity of debate between the realists and antirealists shows no sign of abating. Here a new hypothesis is proposed to resolve the issue. The requirement of consistency and continuity are built-in in the methodology of this hypothesis. This new hypothesis supports realism.5 pages, no figuresGeneral PhysicsA "Rip Van Winkle Hypothesis" to Resolve the Realism-Antirealism Debatetext