Uh-oh The movies and "quantum physics" as they see it....

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The discussion highlights concerns about the rising popularity of multiverse-themed movies and their potential to generate confusion and misguided discussions in science forums. The trend is linked to a CNN article discussing how these films are shaping public perception of complex scientific concepts. A specific question raised involves the portrayal of wormholes in movies, questioning whether they accurately represent the experience of traveling through a wormhole or if Hollywood's repetitive visual style detracts from scientific accuracy. The conversation reflects a broader frustration with the way science is often dramatized in popular media, leading to misconceptions among audiences.
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First question drive:
When falling into a wormhole, is it really like as depicted in a lot of movies as if you are going through a tunnel?
( Or, why does Hollywood have to annoy us with those flashy scenes that look the same all the time. )
( except for the Final Countdown with Kirk Douglas and his aircraft carrier )
 
To some degree, this thread is inspired by PF user erobz's thread "Why do we spend so much time learning grammar in the public school system?" That's why I made a title to this thread that paralleled the title of erobz's thread. I totally disagree with erobz. I created this thread because the curriculum of grammar at Universities is a totally distinct topic from the topic of the curriculum of grammar in public schools. I have noticed that the English grammar of many ( perhaps most)...

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