Are we living in a Boltzmann box ?

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Prof. Leonard Susskind's discussion on the concept of a Boltzmann box posits that our universe may exist within such a framework, influencing the directionality of time. The conversation references the implications of Boltzmann Brains, a theoretical construct that arises from this idea. The forum participants express interest in the evolution of these theories since Susskind's 2013 video, particularly regarding the understanding of time's unidirectional flow. Continued exploration of these concepts is encouraged through forum searches and discussions.

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In this video,Prof.Leonard Susskind talks about Boltzmann box and the universe.He claims that we might live in a Boltzmann box,And explains why is time runs one way, etc.
This video is taken 2013 and we are in 2017 , so what's the new ideas about it.
Are we living in a Boltzmann box ? , Or Do we know why time runs one way ?
 
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Boltzmann Brains have been discussed here many times. I suggest a forum search.
 
phinds said:
Boltzmann Brains have been discussed here many times. I suggest a forum search.

thanks
 

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