What is the connection between oracles and quantum physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion explores the connection between oracles, such as Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce, and quantum physics. Participants question how quantum physics might explain the phenomena associated with these oracles, considering both theoretical and conceptual implications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about how quantum physics could explain the phenomena of oracles without prejudice.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on what is meant by "the phenomena of oracles."
  • A participant suggests that if oracles existed, their abilities could potentially be explained by the density matrix, although they believe most physicists do not accept such phenomena.
  • One participant asserts that quantum mechanics does not address the abilities of oracles and notes that discussions of pseudoscience are not permitted on the forum.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the connection between oracles and quantum physics. There are competing views regarding the validity of oracles and their relation to scientific discourse.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity regarding the definitions of oracles and the assumptions underlying their supposed abilities. The discussion also touches on the boundaries of acceptable topics within the forum.

jahrastafaray
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Hi!

As a layman in quantum physics area i, without any sort of prejudice or judgement of any kind, would like to know how does quantum physics explain the phenomena of oracles.
 
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jahrastafaray said:
how does quantum physics explain the phenomena of oracles.
OK, I'll bite. What's 'the phenomena of oracles'?
 
Doc Al said:
OK, I'll bite. What's 'the phenomena of oracles'?

Hey. maybe i should have written more clearly. what i wonder is that oracles such as nostradamus or edgar cayce are phenomena themselves. how do quantum physics explain such phenomena? what is an oracle according to quantum physics.
 
I would guess that if such an oracle ever existed, it would be fully explained by the density matrix as anything else. I do, however, believe that most physicists don't believe in such phenomena as oracles as the ones you describe.
 
jahrastafaray said:
what i wonder is that oracles such as nostradamus or edgar cayce are phenomena themselves.
Quantum mechanics has nothing to say about the supposed abilities of such "oracles". And discussion of such pseudoscience is not permitted on PF. (See our rules, which are linked at the top of every page.)
 

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