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"cut&paste (jamesj)According to general relativity, the concept of space detached from any physical content (matter, objects) does not exist. The physical
reality of space is represented by a field whose components are
continuous functions of four independent variables - the co-ordinates
of space and time. Since the theory of general relatively implies the
representation of physical reality by a continuous field, the concept
of particles or material points cannot play a fundament part, nor can
the concept of motion. The particle can only appear as a limited
region in space in which the field strength or the energy density are
particularly high." (Albert Einstein, 1950)
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“According to general relativity, the concept of space detached from any physical content (matter, objects) does not exist.” AB
Merlin writes ….This shouldn’t damage the possibility that nothingness may exist. I would be happy to e mail you some diagrams (non math). I am especially in what “happens” while the wave function collapses. If there is no space time interval and the information exchange is indeed instant I will be a sad puppy. I’ve got a blog up but I’ve been too busy to finish it , this blog named Oneuniverse will address paradoxes and quantum events as related to the macro world. With little math and many diagrams.
In Einstein’s universe “nothing” cannot exist. But Einstine (he is on my most admired short list) also didn’t like the implications of quantum theory, especially Spooky action at a distance. (the collapse of the wave function instantly changing another particles incidentals, which suggested that faster than light information exchange was going on). So I tell or ask you to stick with it. Your way of thinking interests me.
Albert writes “Since the theory of general relatively implies the
representation of physical reality by a continuous field, the concept
of particles or material points cannot play a fundament part, nor can
the concept of motion.” Albert Einstine
Merlin replies...The concept of space time “moving” with the time line and our point on the time line moving as well, is a key part of my hypothesis of how sentient beings (us and maybe more creatures) can display free will in a universe that is paradoxically also preordained. So I am doomed if “the concept of motion” is forbidden to act upon the space time line.
BigAlbert says ...." The particle can only appear as a limited
region in space in which the field strength or the energy density are
particularly high." (Albert Einstein, 1950)
Nano Tiny merlinsbyte replies...."Yes this is true in the classical sense, but the particle can be in two “places” at the same time. I need to chastise my lazyness and work on some supporting math that will at least support this the events (of the particle or the cat) pun intended….., that occur while “space” or “Time” or both are involved in the throes of duality."
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