Frequency Existence: Does Matter Pop In/Out?

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The discussion centers on the concept of matter potentially popping in and out of existence at rapid intervals. The initial question posits whether individuals exist momentarily and then cease to exist, akin to an AC sine wave passing through a zero point. The consensus suggests that this idea is not applicable to matter, as it does not behave in such a manner. The conversation highlights a misunderstanding of how matter operates compared to wave functions. Ultimately, the notion of matter disappearing and reappearing is dismissed as unfounded.
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Does all 'matter' pop in and out of existence at a very rapid rate?
That is, am I "here" in, say, a trillionth nanosecond, and then "not here", then back again?
 
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Where did you get such an idea? I would think the answer is clearly "NO".
 
Great, thanks for answering the question.
The reason I had the idea was with respect to how a AC sine wave passes through a "zero" point of potential as it alternates, but you've shown me that this does not happen with matter.

Thanks.
 
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