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Apr16-03, 03:57 PM   #35
 

Fact V.s. Value


Originally posted by wuliheron
Quantum Mechanics suggests a different possibility, that indeed we may exist and not exist at the same time. In addition, as I've stated many times before to you and others, there is no rational explanation for the origin, disposition, and validity of existence as we perceive it. Certainly I like to think I exist and act as if I do, but if wishes were fishes we'd all cast nets. Bottom line, nobody can really say what is happening. If they could, it would resolve quantum weirdness in general.
That is a statement that is a little premature, in light of the presently acknowledged 'ignorance' of current status of 'things'.

As for wishes and fishes, there are certainly lots of 'netcasters' in the world, just look at lottery ticket sales!!
 
Apr16-03, 04:09 PM   #36
 
That is a statement that is a little premature, in light of the presently acknowledged 'ignorance' of current status of 'things'.
All I said was that QM suggests these things. Therefore it provides a refutation of the classical western idea that paradox is unreal. That IS why it is called modern physics. You can claim its just a temporary misunderstanding, but the evidence accumulated over the last hundred years suggests otherwise. It suggests that the more extreme the perspective, the more obviously paradoxical it becomes.

It also suggests that people unwilling to accept this indeterminate state of affairs often have retarded progress in the area.
 
Apr16-03, 07:38 PM   #37
 
Qm is of itself allright, but it is not an answer to everything, hence mypress to admission of the 'ignorance' that remains, as it might just be solved in the light of that knowledge.

But that,full knowledge, by itself, does not constitute proof, as that is subjectively decided.

Einstein himself stated that this was an illusion, just a very persistant one, I agree with that, and know why (to the best of my knowledge) he said it, as it is the manner of operation of light, and hence matter, for that matter!

Life does seem like a dream, all in ones head, after all.

Have FUN!!
 
Apr18-03, 11:04 AM   #38
 
just wanted to kick this back up to the top for when Rage gets back to us.
 
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