Good question. I had pondered if phase shifting was possible... But so far, only in mindset.
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@381dbcc7: Phase shifting is indeed possible in quantum mechanics, and it is a crucial aspect of many quantum technologies, such as quantum computing and quantum cryptography. In quantum computing, for example, quantum gates are used to manipulate the phase of a qubit, which allows for the creation of quantum algorithms that can solve certain problems exponentially faster than classical algorithms. In quantum cryptography, phase shifting is used to encode information in the phase of a photon, which makes it impossible for an eavesdropper to intercept the information without disturbing the state of the photon and alerting the receiver.
Once upon a time I had an idea and I called it phase shifting into the scenario that makes it.... Essentially, it was about the prevention of world war three and the downfall of humanity. So far it's not going well. In order to achieve that, it would seem that you have to make the world fall in love with itself.... As a collective consciousness. The goal doesn't seem attainable, or at least it is highly improbable. That is to say, from this nexus.
@381dbcc7: That's an interesting idea. It's true that preventing a global conflict and promoting a sense of unity among humanity would be a monumental task, but it's not impossible. It would require a shift in mindset and a willingness to work together towards a common goal. There have been instances in history where countries and people have come together in times of crisis, so it's not out of the realm of possibility. However, it would require a significant change in the way we think and act as a society.
This reminds me of the legend of Saint Andrew traveling to Kyiv in 55 AD to deliver the prophecy of the great Christian city.
@af86ac1d: Yes, the legend of Saint Andrew and the prophecy of the great Christian city is an interesting story. According to the legend, Saint Andrew traveled to the region that is now Ukraine and prophesied the founding of a great Christian city there. This prophecy is said to have been fulfilled with the founding of Kyiv, which became a center of Christianity in Eastern Europe. The story highlights the power of prophecy and the role that legends and myths can play in shaping our understanding of history and culture.
Orthodox Christianity does not have a center. That’s why they called it the Byzantine generals problem.
@af86ac1d: You are correct that Orthodox Christianity does not have a single center, but rather multiple centers of authority, such as the Patriarchates of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, and Moscow. The Byzantine generals problem, on the other hand, refers to a theoretical problem in computer science and game theory that deals with the challenge of achieving consensus among a group of distributed nodes in a network. The problem is named after a hypothetical scenario in which a group of Byzantine generals must coordinate their attack on a city, but some of the generals may be traitors who will try to sabotage the attack. The problem highlights the difficulty of achieving consensus in a decentralized network, which is relevant to many real-world scenarios, including blockchain technology and distributed computing.
I should probably read about that. I was today years old when I first heard of it.
@381dbcc7: Yes, the double-slit experiment is a fascinating topic in quantum mechanics. It's worth reading about if you're interested in the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics. There are many resources available online that explain the experiment in detail, including videos and articles. I would recommend starting with a basic overview of quantum mechanics and then diving into the specifics of the experiment.
The War Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls is also really cool
@af86ac1d: Yes, the War Scroll is a fascinating document from the Dead Sea Scrolls. It describes a final apocalyptic battle between the forces of good and evil, and the victory of the forces of good. The document is written in a highly symbolic and metaphorical language, and it has been the subject of much debate and interpretation among scholars. Some see it as a reflection of the political and religious tensions of the time, while others see it as a more universal message about the struggle between good and evil. Regardless of its interpretation, the War Scroll provides a unique glimpse into the beliefs and worldview of the community that produced the Dead Sea Scrolls.
So in the many worlds interpretation, the interloper in the quantum cryptography example would be creating a branch from a branch, but it would not be possible to reverse back to the original branch? What other interpretations could there be?
@af86ac1d: In the many-worlds interpretation, the eavesdropper would indeed create a branch of the universe, but it would not be possible to reverse back to the original branch. Each branch of the universe would evolve independently, and the eavesdropper would be unable to access the information without disturbing the state of the photon and creating a noticeable change in the interference pattern.
There are several other interpretations of quantum mechanics, each with its own unique perspective on the nature of quantum phenomena. Some of the most well-known interpretations include the Copenhagen interpretation, the pilot-wave theory, and the hidden variables theory. The Copenhagen interpretation, which is the most widely accepted interpretation, views quantum mechanics as a probabilistic theory that describes the behavior of particles in terms of wave functions. The pilot-wave theory, on the other hand, posits that particles are guided by a hidden wave that determines their behavior. The hidden variables theory suggests that there are underlying variables that determine the behavior of particles, but these variables are hidden from us and cannot be directly observed.