And THAT'S what's wrong w/ the "science" in that movie?caz said:
Sean Carroll was a physics advisor for Infinity War & Endgame, and explained in one of his podcasts that when approaching any such piece of cinema, one must treat the film as the data and from that infer possible explanations for the on-screen phenomena. It isn't really relevant whether the in-world physics bears any resemblance to our physics. That's part of the fun!phinds said:
Exactly what I thought. But no problem. He could just sesquimate the human race again.DaveC426913 said:
Doesn't 'sesqui' mean 'one and a half'? Recognizing yes, as in 'sesquipedalian' (literallly, a foot and a half long), the word 'sesquimate' should not mean either reduce to one half or reduce by one half (whether 'decimate' means reduce to one tenth or reduce by one tenth I think is unclear) -- I think that the proper term for either of those meanings would be be 'halve'.Hornbein said:
Apparently, not in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!sysprog said:
I was too lazy to look it up. It should have been "mediumate" or "dimidiumate." But sesquimate sounds cooler so maybe it roolz in Marveland.sysprog said:
The Infinity Gauntlet is a powerful object that allows the user to control all aspects of reality, including time, space, and matter. In terms of physics, it is essentially a device that harnesses the energy and power of the Infinity Stones, which are six gems that represent different fundamental forces of the universe. By combining the power of these stones, the user can manipulate the laws of physics to their will.
In theory, yes. The Infinity Gauntlet grants the user omnipotence, meaning they have unlimited power and control over the universe. However, in reality, it is impossible to accurately predict the outcome of such an action as it goes against the laws of physics. The concept of wiping out half of all life in the universe also raises ethical and moral questions, making it a highly debated topic.
Time manipulation, as shown in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, involves altering the flow of time or traveling through different points in time. This goes against the concept of time being a constant and unidirectional force in physics. However, it is important to remember that the Infinity Gauntlet is a fictional object and its abilities are not bound by the laws of physics.
The Infinity Gauntlet is not a representation of a specific physics concept, but it does incorporate elements of various theories and principles in physics. For example, the concept of parallel universes and alternate timelines is often explored in science fiction, and the Infinity Gauntlet's reality-altering abilities can be seen as a manifestation of this idea.
The Infinity Gauntlet's power far exceeds anything that is possible in real life according to our current understanding of physics. While there are many theories and concepts in physics that explore the idea of manipulating reality or harnessing energy from the universe, none of them come close to the level of power granted by the Infinity Gauntlet. It is important to remember that the Infinity Gauntlet is a fictional object and should not be compared to real-life physics theories.