B What would happen to perception if temperatures almost reached absolute zero?

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In a scenario where a mini bubble of normal temperature exists in an otherwise near absolute zero universe, perception of the external environment would be significantly altered. Electromagnetic radiation can still propagate through the vacuum, allowing for some sensory input from outside the bubble. However, the extreme cold would hinder molecular movement, affecting visibility and interaction with the external world. If another person were in the same situation, they would likely remain undetectable until they entered the bubble, as their movement would be constrained by the surrounding conditions. This highlights the complex interplay between temperature, perception, and the behavior of matter in extreme environments.
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Say there was something that made the temperature of the universe almost absolute zero, but around you was a mini bubble where the temperature was normal, and therefore molecules could move normally around you for a small area. How would you perceive the world around you outside of the little bubble of normalcy around you?
Furthermore, say another person was in the same situation as you. Would you be able to see them moving towards you, or would you not perceive them until they entered your bubble?
 
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It's a bit misleading to call a region of space, where there is electromagnetic radiation in "vacuum". Also one should note that a many-body system having a temperature ##T=0## doesn't need to be a vacuum. It's just that this medium is in its lowest possible energy state.
 
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