In physics this parallel universes thing arise when you try to apply to the observer the quantum nature of supeposition of states that happen with quantum particles.
Like when a electron assume many different states at the same time and the observer can do the same. Each state of the observer would be observing one state of the electron individually. Each possible oberver oberving a electron represents a different universe. So, thats why physicists say there are different universes.
In this theory each version of yourself is completely equivalent to each other and no one is better or worse, in the standart interpretation of QM they say the other versions cease to exist and only one version remains.
I am usually inclined to think that other versions cease to exist in someway. I think that the fact that we are conscious of our current reality is enough to say that the other realities are not exactly like ours. I think that it is consciousness what makes this distinction.
Resuming.... the parallel universes theory argues that all realities must be completely equivalent meaning no one is better or worse. But I believe there is some distinction.
Originally posted by Atlantis001Everett's many-worlds hypothesis remains my favorite quantum explanation because of its conceptual simplicity and mind-numbing grandeur. 😎
In physics this parallel universes thing arise when you try to apply to the observer the quantum nature of supeposition of states that happen with quantum particles.Like when a electron assume many different states at the same time and the observer can do the same. Each state of the observer would be observing one state of the electron individually. Each possible oberver oberving a electron represents a different universe. So, thats why physicists say there are different universes.
.. the parallel universes theory argues that all realities must be completely equivalent meaning no one is better or worse. But I believe there is some distinction.Your parallel copies are thinking the same thing. 😈
As to why we don't perceive the other universes (if they exist): can you imagine the complexity of a brain required to process so much information? The biophysical laws of our universe may not be able to support such a thing (unless...h'mm, is there a bio-precedent for a quantum computer?). Or perhaps from an evolutionary standpoint, organisms had a much better chance to pass on their genes if they only had one universe to deal with (great caesar's ghost, isn't one enough?)
Originally posted by The Black GhostAlthough sci-fi loving scientists are what propels technology at the rate it advances. Possibility is the father of invention while necessity is its mother.
3) The entire idea is crazy and for the most part the result of nerdy science-fiction loving scientists who were watching star trek instead of working.
Originally posted by Mindship
Everett's many-worlds hypothesis remains my favorite quantum explanation because of its conceptual simplicity and mind-numbing grandeur. 😎
Anyway I prefer the many worlds interpretation than the standart Copenhagen interpretation. It doesn´t need the wavefunction to collapse, and I always found the wavefunction collapse a weird thing.
Originally posted by Mindship
Your parallel copies are thinking the same thing. 😈
I expected you would say something like that ! 😆
But in one of those universes they are right..... I think !