What does local causality mean?

In summary, local causality is made up of two premises: causality and locality. Causality states that there is a cause for every effect, while locality suggests that only nearby conditions can influence the outcome. These assumptions can be violated if there are long-range forces that propagate faster than the speed of light, or if time is symmetric or if there are not unique outcomes.
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Also how can local causality be violated?
 
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Local causality consists of 2 premises:

a) Causality, the idea that effects have causes that precede them. Ie some set of conditions makes for a subsequent unique outcome.
b) Locality, the idea that only conditions that are "nearby" can be part of determining the unique outcome.

Local Causality can be violated if either of those assumptions are unwarranted. For example, Locality is violated if there are long-range forces (currently unknown) which propagate faster than c. Causality is violated is time is symmetric (the future affects the past) or if there are not unique outcomes (Many Worlds).
 

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What does local causality mean?

Local causality refers to the idea that events that occur in one location are only influenced by events that occur in its immediate vicinity. In other words, there is no action at a distance, and the relationship between cause and effect is limited to the local area.

How is local causality different from global causality?

Global causality, also known as non-local causality, suggests that events in one location can be influenced by events that occur in distant locations. This is in contrast to local causality, which states that only nearby events have an effect on each other.

What is an example of local causality in science?

An example of local causality in science is the principle of causality in classical mechanics. In this theory, the effects of an object's motion are determined solely by the forces acting on it in its immediate surroundings, rather than being influenced by distant forces.

How does local causality relate to determinism?

Local causality is closely related to determinism, which is the idea that all events are caused by previous events and that there is no randomness or free will in the universe. This is because local causality suggests that events are determined solely by their local causes.

Does quantum mechanics support local causality?

No, quantum mechanics does not support local causality. In fact, the principle of non-locality, where events in one location can be influenced by events in another location, is a fundamental aspect of quantum mechanics. This has been demonstrated through various experiments, such as the Bell test, which have shown that particles can be entangled and affect each other's behavior instantaneously, regardless of distance.

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