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Anyone 'ere an anti-realist?

Arcadio

Arcadio

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I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.



 
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.
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Can you video yourself attempting this repeatedly 20-30 times please?

 
Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.
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Can you video yourself attempting this repeatedly 20-30 times please?
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make sure you go head first
 
Originally posted by: Aharami
Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.
Click to expand...

Can you video yourself attempting this repeatedly 20-30 times please?
Click to expand...

make sure you go 'ead first
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Fixed so he could understand it.
 
Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.
Click to expand...

Can you video yourself attempting this repeatedly 20-30 times please?
Click to expand...

Sorry, but in order to have a realistic probability of achieving such a feat, I would 'ave to attempt this for an amount of time which is many times longer than the age of the Universe itself.
 
Originally posted by: Arcadio
Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum physics, but there is a theory that says that objects don't exist unless they are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) then the object exists in all possible quantum states (which means the object doesn't really exist where you think it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, then such object is not there. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of the object collapse and the object appears where the probability of existing is the greatest.

It's all about probabilities. When objects are observed, they are seen at a location in space where the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

That's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to the collapse of all quantum states) in a place where it is not supposed to (the one with the 'ighest probability). This means that all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWHERE else in the Universe. The probability is small, but it is non-zero. That means that ANY object in the Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk through a solid brick wall if you try long enough.
Click to expand...

Can you video yourself attempting this repeatedly 20-30 times please?
Click to expand...

Sorry, but in order to have a realistic probability of achieving such a feat, I would 'ave to attempt this for an amount of time which is many times longer than the age of the Universe itself.
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we'll wait
 
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Ur not smrt as u thnk u r.
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I don't think I'm smart. I'm not a physicist or a scientist.... (well, I am a Computer Scientist.... but that's something else)

'owever, my mind is restless with thoughts about existence and realtiy....
 
Originally posted by: Arcadio
I don't know if any of you are familiar with quantum pysics, but tere is a teory tat says tat objects don't exist unless tey are observed. If an object is not being observed (not just by 'uman beings, but by any measuring instrument or entity) ten the object exists in all possible quantum states (wic means the object doesn't really exist were you tink it does).

I, for one, believe that if an object is NOT being observed, ten suc object is not tere. Only when an observation is made, all the quantum states of te object collapse and te object appears were te probability of existing is te greatest.

It's all about probabilities. Wen objects are observed, tey are seen at a location in space were the probability of existence is the 'ighest.

Tat's not the weirdest part. Sometimes it is possible for an object to appear (due to te collapse of all quantum states) in a place were it is not supposed to (the one wit te 'ighest probability). Tis means tat all of a sudden an object can appear ANYWERE else in te Universe. Te probability is small, but it is noT-zero. Tat means tat ANY object in te Universe, even you, can suddenly appear in another place in the Universe.

You can walk troug a solid brick wall if you try long enoug.
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FIXED!


So tis tread will go away if I stop looking at it? 😕

+1000 rep points for te new tread rating system! :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: Arcadio
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Ur not smrt as u thnk u r.
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I don't think I'm smart. I'm not a physicist or a scientist.... (well, I am a Computer Scientist.... but that's something else)

"owever, my mind is restless with thoughts about existence and realtiy....
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then u shold tke a brk.
 
Originally posted by: Arkitech
So if someone punches you in the back of the head, you won't feel it because it does'nt exist right?
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Feeling something counts as "observing".



Originally posted by: loki8481
playing peak-a-boo as a baby seems to 'ave had an unhealthy influence on you.
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Took me about 5 seconds to get the joke.... yeah, I'm slow, big whoop. Wanna fight about it?

j/k. reps for joke.
 
There was a philosopher that used this argument to try and prove the existence of god. He claimed that something doesn't exist unless it is being observed or comprehended. Therefore there must be some sort of superior being that is "observing" everything.

Thats the layman version. I don't remember who it was. It was like 4 years ago that I heard this argument.
 
I'd like to make a donation to you, Arcadio.

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Here's a few to start with.
 
Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
so if we all ignore you will you go away?
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Nah, I am not going anywhere. I like this forum. Friendly people everywhere willing to 'elp you.
 
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