Exploring Polchinski's Paradox and KinderSTR Math

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Is it possible to get rid of Polchinski's paradox with kindergarten STR maths?
 
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This online quote from Kip Thorne's excellent semi-popular book "Black Holes & Timewarps" says yes. [add]But the analysis may not be relativistic.
 
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A more detailed paper would be http://prola.aps.org/abstract/PRD/v44/i4/p1077_1 (but I haven't read it personally, it's on my to-read list).

Reading this paper seems to suggest that the billiard balls analyzed were not relativistic, though. I don't know for sure if anyone has done the relativistic case.
 
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Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you.
 

1. What is Polchinski's Paradox?

Polchinski's Paradox is a thought experiment in theoretical physics proposed by physicist Joseph Polchinski. It raises questions about the nature of time and causality, and whether certain events can be considered truly random or if they are predetermined by previous events.

2. How does KinderSTR Math relate to Polchinski's Paradox?

KinderSTR Math is a mathematical framework developed by physicist Younghun Kim that attempts to provide a solution to Polchinski's Paradox. It introduces the concept of "kindergarten strings", which are strings of information that exist outside of our perceived reality and influence the events that occur within it.

3. What implications does KinderSTR Math have for our understanding of the universe?

KinderSTR Math suggests that our universe operates based on predetermined information from kindergarten strings, rather than being truly random. This challenges traditional notions of free will and raises questions about the fundamental nature of reality.

4. How is KinderSTR Math supported by current scientific evidence?

Currently, there is no empirical evidence to support KinderSTR Math or Polchinski's Paradox. However, the framework offers a potential explanation for various phenomena in quantum mechanics that are not fully understood, such as the double-slit experiment and quantum entanglement.

5. What are the potential implications if KinderSTR Math is proven to be true?

If KinderSTR Math is proven to be true, it would revolutionize our understanding of the universe and have significant implications for various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and even technology. It could also lead to new developments in quantum computing and the ability to manipulate kindergarten strings for practical purposes.

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