Can basic quantum physics explain the TARDIS from doctor who

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The discussion explores whether basic quantum physics can account for the various traits of the TARDIS from Doctor Who, excluding its consciousness and living metal properties. Participants examine theoretical possibilities and the relationship between science fiction and scientific principles.

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  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if basic quantum physics could explain the TARDIS's traits, excluding certain aspects.
  • Another participant asserts that the physics relevant to the TARDIS is more aligned with fictional concepts like "wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff."
  • A different viewpoint suggests that it might be theoretically possible for the TARDIS to create replicas of itself at different locations, engaging in a form of teleportation.
  • One participant argues that the show does not adhere to scientific principles, implying that attempts to apply a scientific mindset to it may lead to frustration.
  • Another participant states that the thread does not conform to the subforum rules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the applicability of quantum physics to the TARDIS, with no consensus reached on whether any scientific theories can adequately explain its traits.

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Can basic quantum physics explain all of the traits of the tardis other than the consciousness and living metal?
 
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No. The branch of physics that explain the TARDIS is called wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff.
 
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That is true. But wouldn't it be at least theoretically possible that the tardis creates an exact replica of itself in at its desired destination, switches places in Tim and space repeatedly causing the ree ree reee reee reee bum when it teleports
 
If by theoretically you mean any existing theory, then no. The show is not really science fiction, in that it never cared much for the drama to be grounded in anything other than the rule of cool. If you try to square it with a scientific mindset, you'll only get frustrated.
 
Nope, and this thread doesn't fit within the subforum rules.
 

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