Schrödinger's cat (Related to SH1?)
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Schrödinger's cat (Related to SH1?)
I dont think I saw a thread like this before, If it has been done already Im so sorry
Ok, so I got to know about this paradox of the cat while watching a movie and I got curious about it, I want to know your opinion, is it related or is not related to the events in SH1...heres the theory:
"A cat is placed in a box, together with a radioactive atom. If the atom decays, and the geiger-counter detects an alpha particle, the hammer hits a flask of prussic acid (HCN), killing the cat. The paradox lies in the clever coupling of quantum and classical domains. Before the observer opens the box, the cat's fate is tied to the wave function of the atom, which is itself in a superposition of decayed and undecayed states. Thus, said Schroedinger, the cat must itself be in a superposition of dead and alive states before the observer opens the box, ``observes'' the cat, and ``collapses'' it's wave function"
In SH1 theres this scene (midwich elementary school) where Harry hears some noises coming from a locker, when you approach the locker and you open it for the first time a cat jumps out and runs, and in the alternate reality you open again the locker and the cat is dead, the theory seems to talk about two possibilities in two parallel realities depends of who opens the box and when, so what you guys think? Or am I just paranoid?
Ok, so I got to know about this paradox of the cat while watching a movie and I got curious about it, I want to know your opinion, is it related or is not related to the events in SH1...heres the theory:
"A cat is placed in a box, together with a radioactive atom. If the atom decays, and the geiger-counter detects an alpha particle, the hammer hits a flask of prussic acid (HCN), killing the cat. The paradox lies in the clever coupling of quantum and classical domains. Before the observer opens the box, the cat's fate is tied to the wave function of the atom, which is itself in a superposition of decayed and undecayed states. Thus, said Schroedinger, the cat must itself be in a superposition of dead and alive states before the observer opens the box, ``observes'' the cat, and ``collapses'' it's wave function"
In SH1 theres this scene (midwich elementary school) where Harry hears some noises coming from a locker, when you approach the locker and you open it for the first time a cat jumps out and runs, and in the alternate reality you open again the locker and the cat is dead, the theory seems to talk about two possibilities in two parallel realities depends of who opens the box and when, so what you guys think? Or am I just paranoid?
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Yeah, and scientifically glorified too!
What did Henry comment when he found the dead cat? Anyone knows? I haven't played SH1 very much and last time was ages ago.
What did Henry comment when he found the dead cat? Anyone knows? I haven't played SH1 very much and last time was ages ago.
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Yes, exactly like that, but its not a book. Its a quantum physics theorystarsail1929 wrote:Definitely maybe a reference to that book! Sadly Ive not played SH1 yet so I cannot comment more. From the scene you describe - if they come from the same locker, it would be a good hail to this paradox.
Alive in one reality and dead in the other at the same time.
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Well youre right, thats the main reason (I believe) the player must know that hes playing in two realities, I know its pretty simple when youre playing, what I found curious its the meaning behind that, and that the creators were bringing this theory which is real and very controversial.Eldron wrote:Nice original theory, I personally don't believe there is much to this scene because when I first played it that was the moment I realized that there were in fact two separate realities.
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Thank you, at first I thought that I was hallucinating, but I guess it makes pretty much sense.Pyramid Hunter wrote:Extremley interesting theory, Elieen! You, my pretty lady, has found a phonomonal (sorry if the spelling is off!) find!Arthemesic wrote:Extremely interesting theory ya got there, Eileen Scarlette.
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