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culture1 month ago•19 min saved

Two Americas, One Painting: Emily St. John Mandel on Exit Party, Time, and Revision

In this interview, Emily St. John Mandel discusses Exit Party, a dual-verse post‑Civil War novel where Los Angeles exists in two futures—one chaotic, one surveillance-heavy—and linked by the Swan Dive painting. She outlines her revision method (three full‑length passes, random-page edits, reading aloud, and feedback from early readers, agents, and editors), explains how memory and “timeline corruption” shape the story, and emphasizes a character‑driven approach over hard sci‑fi. The chat also touches on themes like hinge moments (9/11), cross‑border identity, and her aim to mix darkness with humor and hope as Ari and Marlowe navigate two versions of reality and the possibility of time’s pliability.

via Defector|

#culture #emily-st-john-mandel #exit-party

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Infinite Yous, One Reality: Vedral on Quantum Branching Across Universes

Oxford physicist Vlatko Vedral says the observer effect arises from interactions that force quantum systems into definite states, not consciousness; each interaction spawns branching realities, so infinite versions of 'you' exist across parallel universes, with the observed version just one path among many.

via Futurism|

#observer-effect #parallel-universes #quantum-physics

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Google's Quantum Leap: Parallel Universes and New Chip Unveiled

Google has claimed that its new quantum chip, Willow, may be tapping into parallel universes to achieve unprecedented computational speeds, completing tasks in minutes that would take supercomputers septillions of years. This assertion, based on the multiverse hypothesis, has drawn skepticism, as the specific calculation performed has no practical use and similar claims in the past have been contested. Despite the impressive scientific achievement, practical applications remain distant, with experts suggesting that a million qubits are needed for useful quantum computing.

via Futurism|

#google #multiverse #parallel-universes

science-and-technology2 years ago•13 min saved

Time Travel: Unseen Perils Revealed

Physicists and philosophers explore the concept of time travel and the potential paradoxes that arise from it. While time travel to the past is a common theme in science fiction, physicists argue that paradoxical situations wouldn't actually occur. There are various ways to resolve these paradoxes, including the possibility that time travel to the past is simply not possible. Another explanation is that time travel to the past is possible but would create alternate timelines or parallel universes, avoiding paradoxes. However, the true nature of time and the laws governing it are still uncertain, making it difficult to determine which scenario of time travel is correct.

via BBC.com|

#paradoxes #parallel-universes #physics

science3 years ago•9 min saved

"Online Group Shares 40 Terrifying Scientific Facts"

Netizens share their scariest scientific facts, including the vastness of space, the inevitability of death, antimicrobial resistance, the complexity of the brain, and the possibility of parallel universes. Some also express fear of the unknown, such as undiscovered microorganisms and rogue planets, while others contemplate the potential destruction of the universe or the consequences of advanced technology. Despite the fear, science continues to push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding.

via Bored Panda|

#antimicrobial-resistance #brain #death