I'm currently changing the focus of this blog from David Deutsch's theoretical physics discoveries, to current astrophysics research. This topic is mind-boggling and extremely intriguing, so I look forward to exploring this topic in the weeks to come! Today, here's a link to a TED Talk given by Roy Gould and Curtis Wong. They are introducing a free, public "WorldWide Telescope," where people can go to investigate the universe.
Roy Gould and Curtis Wong preview the WorldWide Telescope | Video on TED.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
An introduction to David Deutsch and this blog
Upon first inspection, the ideas of theoretical physicist, David Deutsch, seem a little out there, at least from my point of view. But when I took a moment to learn about what his ideas are, I was immediately intrigued. I found an article titled, "A Physicist Explores the Multiverse: Quantum Computers Predict Parallel Worlds," by Susan Barber (<http://www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/sep2/multivrs.htm#top >). David Deutsch proved mathematically (!) that a theory about the existence of parallel universes is the only logical explanation for our reality. He likened the idea of our common Universe ideology v. a Multiverse to the difference between classical computers and quantum computers or the difference between on (1)/off (0) and 1,0, or both. Since quantum computers work in this way, David Deutsch says quantum computers provide evidence that the Multiverse is, indeed, plausible.
The article goes on to discuss the ties between reality, physics, psychology and human perception. I was surprised by this seemingly un-scientific discussion about reality and the world as we know it. I was struck by a key question: chemistry is the foundation for biology, and physics is the foundation for chemistry, but what is the foundation for physics? This is where David Deutsch's ideas come into play because the foundation for physics is still the topic of much debate and mathematical/scientific/theological research. If all of these parallel worlds exist, is one of them the one that comes after the world we're in now? Does reality only exist in our perception of it?
In following posts, I will study the research and findings of David Deutsch. Stay tuned!
The article goes on to discuss the ties between reality, physics, psychology and human perception. I was surprised by this seemingly un-scientific discussion about reality and the world as we know it. I was struck by a key question: chemistry is the foundation for biology, and physics is the foundation for chemistry, but what is the foundation for physics? This is where David Deutsch's ideas come into play because the foundation for physics is still the topic of much debate and mathematical/scientific/theological research. If all of these parallel worlds exist, is one of them the one that comes after the world we're in now? Does reality only exist in our perception of it?
In following posts, I will study the research and findings of David Deutsch. Stay tuned!
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