[has2k1]

> if you're calculations don't fit, then your mathematics is not suitable, so change the math before you change the physical description

Physics is littered with mathematical formulations predicting new phenomenon (forces and particles).

> What is the relationship between dark matter and dark energy

There is no known relationship between dark matter and dark energy. They could have been called unknown matter and unknown energy! The absence of a good account for each does not infer a relationship between the two.

[mikorym]

> Physics is littered with mathematical formulations predicting new phenomenon (forces and particles).

Sorry, I should have clarified: I mean I would spend all my days doubting the mathematics, rather than doubting the physical universe. If that makes sense? Of course all of mathematics can be argued to have a physical sort of root.

[has2k1]

You cannot choose your allegiance and stick with it. The reality is that there is always various types of evidence to contend with.

Chances are if you were a physicist/cosmologist you would be of the same opinion as the majority because you would be exposed to just about the same evidence.

[mikorym]

> You cannot choose your allegiance and stick with it.

Exactly, yes. In mathematics we are also discoverers rather than inventors. I am just making the point that personality does play a role. Think of Newton's calculus vs. Leibniz's calculus.