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Moreover, there is an infinite number of worlds, some like this world, others unlike it. For the atoms being infinite in number, as has just been proved, are borne ever further in their course.


(The Whole Letter)

The more I contemplate both quantum physics and Epicurean philosophy (usually when I wake up, for a while, as my brain switches between dream cycles in the middle of the night), the closer I come to the the conclusion that these two ways of looking at the world (or worlds) support each other – To wit:

Epicurus taught that a good life is a pleasurable life – we are driven to, above all else, avoid pain. And that’s kinda like atoms and subatomic particles always settling into the lowest energy state possible – being at rest. (See that post I made the other day)

Further thoughts, from me )
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And I like it better than the original, because the original song is about sexual attraction (which is 'meh' to me). And this version about how quantum physics leads naturally to physics, which leads naturally to biology on the human scale (which is !Shiny! to me) -- all illustrated with animation as each level scales up. ... and put to the same catchy tune.

I can't follow the mathematical/chemistry terminology, but I think I understand the illustrations.

Unfortunately, it's unfriendly to those sensitive to flickering light... so I'll put it under a cut:

The Molecular Shape of You )

One thing I love about it, metaphorically speaking, is that it personifies each of the entities as they interact: disturbances in the quantum field, electrons, protons, atoms, molecules, amino acids, and finally, the human listening to the song.

This helps me articulate an idea that's been snuffling around in my brain for years, now:

The problem with the "Schrödinger's cat paradox" is that Schrödinger forgot that the 'cat' is a witness to events inside the box (that is: if inanimate objects can contain "information" in a non-sentient way, why can't they "observe" in a non sentient way?):

"Come bond with me, Baby, come bond!"

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