Chaotic Spin Foams: Is There a Preferred Direction?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the nature of spin foams, particularly whether they can exhibit chaotic behavior and if there exists a preferred direction or "arrow" in this context. The conversation touches on theoretical implications and conceptual understanding within the framework of quantum gravity.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if spin foams can become chaotic and if there is a preferred direction associated with this chaos.
  • Another participant suggests that spin foams may inherently be chaotic but expresses confusion regarding the original question.
  • Links to external resources are provided by participants, indicating a search for additional information on the topic.
  • A participant humorously speculates about the implications of "cheesy" space and its relationship to time, suggesting a playful take on the complexity of the question.
  • There is a mention of a participant's awareness of the depth of the question posed, indicating that it may not have straightforward answers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of spin foams or the existence of a preferred direction. The discussion remains open with varying interpretations and levels of understanding.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative and humorous elements that may not directly address the scientific inquiry. Some assumptions about the nature of spin foams and chaos are not fully explored or defined.

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Can spin foams become chaotic, if so is their an arrow that points
in a preferred direction
 
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Tsunami said:
Have you seen this page? It has some links that may answer your question (if it's not been answered yet...)

http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/foam/

hello Tsu,
it is not unusual for wolram to pose questions which are too deep for me
and (it looks like) others here.

if space got ever more cheesy as time progressed that would give some meaning to time
time would the irreversible increasing cheesiness of space
after a while it gets too crumbly and you throw it down a black hole and get a new one
:smile:

dont worry about wolram

he knows when he asks a deep one and doesn't expect answers
 
wolram said:
Can spin foams become chaotic, if so is their an arrow that points
in a preferred direction
Spin foams, as I understand the question, are chaotic by nature. I do not understand the question.
 
By Marcus
dont worry about wolram

he knows when he asks a deep one and doesn't expect answers
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Apologies for the wording of my question, it shows my lack of intelligence.
cheesy quantum history, heaven forbid.
thank you for replies.
 
Oh, I guess I was just in the mood for googling and posting last night. :biggrin: Since it (the question) looked fun, and I found John Baez talking about it (I can actually read a LOT of his stuff - and understand it! {sort of...}), I just thought I'd post the link. Hadn't talked to wolram in AGES anyway... :wink: Oh well... I'll go back to work now... :redface:
 

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