If quantum particles can move to other universes, can macroscopic things move?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of macroscopic objects, such as books or humans, traveling to other universes, drawing a parallel to the behavior of quantum particles. The scope includes theoretical implications and interpretations of quantum mechanics.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the premise that anything can "move to another universe," expressing skepticism about the concept itself.
  • Others argue that quantum particles cannot move to other universes, challenging the initial assumption of the discussion.
  • One participant highlights that the framing of the question suggests a violation of energy conservation, referencing the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which does not support the idea of mass or energy disappearing from our universe.
  • Another participant notes the problematic nature of the question, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the existence of other universes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the feasibility of macroscopic objects traveling to other universes, with multiple competing views presented regarding the implications of quantum mechanics and the many-worlds interpretation.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of consensus on the existence of other universes and the implications of quantum mechanics on macroscopic objects, as well as unresolved questions about energy conservation in this context.

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I was just wondering if macroscopic things like a book or even a human can travel to another universe, like quantum particles.
 
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TheQuestionGuy14 said:
I was just wondering if macroscopic things like a book or even a human can travel to another universe, like quantum particles.
What makes you think that ANYTHING can "move to another universe"
 
TheQuestionGuy14 said:
I was just wondering if macroscopic things like a book or even a human can travel to another universe, like quantum particles.

Quantum particles can't. Where are you getting this from?
 
TheQuestionGuy14 said:
I was just wondering if macroscopic things like a book or even a human can travel to another universe, like quantum particles.

The way you're putting it sounds like its suggested that energy/mass disappears from "our universe", breaking energy conservation. The many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which you've probably gotten this idea from, doesn't allow anything like this, as doesn't any other serious physical theory. There are probably many threads here that clarify the many-worlds interpretation of QM, use the search feature to find some.
 
TheQuestionGuy14 said:
I was just wondering if macroscopic things like a book or even a human can travel to another universe
A very problematic question to answer, since we don't know if there are other universes. (the quantum aspect has already been answered by others above)
 

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