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When referenced in the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]], unless otherwise specified, the Laws of Physics refers to the true principles that underlie the workings of the [[universe]], rather than the currently accepted theories based on the knowledge we have available in the present day. | When referenced in the [[metaculture]] [[wiki]], unless otherwise specified, the Laws of Physics refers to the [[true]] principles that underlie the workings of the [[universe]], rather than the currently accepted theories based on the knowledge we have available in the present day.<blockquote>''"Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows of my apartment."'' -[[wikipedia:Alan_Sokal|Alan Sokal]]</blockquote>As [[time]] and [[Science|scientific knowledge]] advances, our working theories will get closer and closer to fully modeling the behavior of the real [[universe]]. The [[metaphysical]] assumption is that such an [[objective]] model of [[reality]] does exist, but can never be described completely and accurately (see [[Gödel]], [[Reality]], [[Theory of everything]]). | ||
The Laws of Physics are [[like]] the [[generating equation]] for the [[fractal]] [[universe]]. | |||
[[Quantum mechanics|Quantum Mechanics]] is the branch of physics favored by those who like to use [[pseudoscience]] and [[woo]] to appear smart and/or distract people from whatever [[scam]] you're pulling. Since the people who understand quantum mechanics don't even understand quantum mechanics (according to [[wikipedia:Richard_Feynman|Feynman]]), it is very easy to [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/Slogans pull the wool over your own eyes] or those of others who understand it even less. If someone mentions "quantum" and "[[consciousness]]" in the same sentence, you should immediately be [[skeptical]]. | |||
[[wikipedia:Theory_of_relativity|Relativity]] is confusing, but significantly less confusing than [[quantum mechanics]]. At least it makes [[wikipedia:Deterministic_system|deterministic]] predictions. | |||
[https://wolframinstitute.org/research/ruliology Stephen Wolfram's Ruliology] [https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2021/09/charting-a-course-for-complexity-metamodeling-ruliology-and-more/] offers a unique [[perspective]] on how the laws of physics are applied to [[matter]] using computational modeling and [[wikipedia:Cellular_automaton|cellular automatons]]. It uses more of an [[algorithmic]] approach to understanding the [[universe]], compared to the [[mathematical]] ones we are used to dealing with. | |||
See [[wikipedia:Physics|Physics]] on Wikipedia. | See [[wikipedia:Physics|Physics]] on Wikipedia. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:54, 18 February 2025
When referenced in the metaculture wiki, unless otherwise specified, the Laws of Physics refers to the true principles that underlie the workings of the universe, rather than the currently accepted theories based on the knowledge we have available in the present day.
"Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows of my apartment." -Alan Sokal
As time and scientific knowledge advances, our working theories will get closer and closer to fully modeling the behavior of the real universe. The metaphysical assumption is that such an objective model of reality does exist, but can never be described completely and accurately (see Gödel, Reality, Theory of everything).
The Laws of Physics are like the generating equation for the fractal universe.
Quantum Mechanics is the branch of physics favored by those who like to use pseudoscience and woo to appear smart and/or distract people from whatever scam you're pulling. Since the people who understand quantum mechanics don't even understand quantum mechanics (according to Feynman), it is very easy to pull the wool over your own eyes or those of others who understand it even less. If someone mentions "quantum" and "consciousness" in the same sentence, you should immediately be skeptical.
Relativity is confusing, but significantly less confusing than quantum mechanics. At least it makes deterministic predictions.
Stephen Wolfram's Ruliology [1] offers a unique perspective on how the laws of physics are applied to matter using computational modeling and cellular automatons. It uses more of an algorithmic approach to understanding the universe, compared to the mathematical ones we are used to dealing with.
See Physics on Wikipedia.