evidence for a deterministic future:
1. In quantum mechanics, time evolution is symmetric.
2. Bell's Theorem that says either free will is an illusion or the theory of general relativity is false.
3. In general relativity, future already exist and is determined in the 4th dimension.
4. Wheeler De Witt Equation is timeless.
2006-08-23 10:43:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Actually, scientists DO NOT know if the future is in the future.
The problem with time travel is that of paradoxes that occur within the time period that is left.
Scientists also accept the theory that there is a universe for every single outcome that is possible for every single scenario. This would mean that there would an infinite number of universes and the problem with that theory is whether or not there is enough energy to support all of those universes.
2006-08-23 10:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by divprod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, all evidence against determinism.
Bell's Theorem is correct, in that the theory of general relativity is incomplete and does not take into account the multi-dimensional reality of quantum physics.
The general theory of relativity also makes huge assumptions about the relationship between time and gravity that have not only not been proven, but are often insufficient to explain directly observed phenomenon. Thus, under Occam's razor, the more likely explanation is that general relativity is only partially correct.
Also, while quantum time progression is symmetric, the contents of each spatial-temporal quantum state can vary, thus allowing different eigenstates which correspond to different non-deterministic future realities.
Finally, the DeWitt didn't say that time doesn't exist. The Wheeler-DeWitt just operates independently of any temporal dimension, and is thus time-neutral. It still allows for the cognitive perception of time, and doesn't prevent cognitive perception from altering the observed reality (as Heisenberg predicted) based on quantum fluctuations.
So, all of those models allow for a greater impact of free will and cognitive function on the resulting reality, and cut against the concepts of determinism.
2006-08-23 17:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the future were determined, you couldn't ask this question. And Bell's Theorem has as its main premise that the decision rests in the hands of a being that can see the totality of the theory of general relativity...that is, a being that can see the future (at least tangentially.) Thus, even if it were deterministic, it wouldn't be to us.
2006-08-23 17:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by mathguy_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we have free will. Plus in quantum theory doesn't it say that all possibilities that can happen do happen (in different realities/universes)
2006-08-23 17:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by L3-knightw1zard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All responses to this question are already in the fourth dimension so there is no reason to respond
2006-08-23 17:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by DEP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure like this.
Not what I thought it was going to be.
A lie can not outlive destiny.
May the real truth prevail.
2006-08-23 17:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-23 17:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by yahoooo reject 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-23 17:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by tonevault 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, no. That is why they are called theories. Interesting though.
2006-08-23 17:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by frogspeaceflower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
were suppose to die in nine years( al bore's theory...i think you forgot to add that).
2006-08-23 17:47:18 · answer #10 · answered by Ah Ha 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋