thinhbkseea Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Quantum physics governs the universe on the tiniest of scales. Things over here can affect others over there, instantaneously and without anything crossing the space between them. A century ago, during the initial shots in the quantum revolution, the best minds of a generation Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr squared off in a battle of physics. How could the rules of the quantum world, which work so well to describe the behavior of individual atoms and their components, conflict so dramatically with the everyday rules that govern people, planets, and galaxies? Quantum mechanics may be counterintuitive, but it's one of the most successful theories in the history of science, making predictions that have been confirmed to better than one part in a billion, while also launching the technological advances at the heart of modern life, like computers and cell phones. But even today, even with such profound successes, the debate still rages over what quantum mechanics implies for the true nature of reality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYrDE-5Dl0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatfaal Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 ! Moderator Note thinhbkseea We are not great fans of posting other people's videos (especially over an hour's worth) unless required by the debate - as the opening post of a thread it is definitely frowned upon. Secondly, you do not seem to be opening a discussion - just making a series of statements. We regard this as preaching and again we prefer that members do not do this. So what is your question? Finally - your description of QM is a little off; there is no instantaneous communication and one part in a billion is not that great. Any information transfer is limited to light speed - even in QM. Unless you wish to come back with a question or point for discussion this thread will be closed. ! Moderator Note And as I have just noticed that the text seems to be a straight copynpaste from this youtube channel (which is probably ripping off someone else) I am going to close the thread. Please do not create other threads like this one again! Do not respond to this modnote and derail the thread. You can report this post if you feel it is unfair - but first I would recommend you reread the rules you agreed to upon sign up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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