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Quote by: westcoastdog I read a fair amount of physics, and this is my first encounter with Block Universe Theory (BUT). Researching BUT further, it appears to me to be more of a philosophical issue rather than scientific. As some of you may be aware, time is both a philosophical and scientific conundrum. Yet, although we can't explain it very well, we can accomplish amazing scientific-technological feats like successfully orbiting satellites around Mars and Venus.
Does BUT have any practical consequences?
That statement requires extensive elucidation, especially since our physical world operates with the passage of time. |
Yes, it is a philosophical idea and not at all a science. Philosophy doesn't always stay within the boundaries of our testable world. To be honest, it's greatest purpose (atleast in this theory) is to challenge our minds. It's only pleasurable, really.
All we have to ask ourselves is... "wow.. that's interesting, but is it possible? does it make sense?"
lol.. the BUT theory.. ^^