Single Idea 19949

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / d. Time as measure]

Full Idea

After general relativity, quantum mechanics reinstated our familiar notion of time. The buzzing of the quantum world plays out according to the authoritative tick of a clock outside the described system, ...but where is this clock doing its ticking?

Gist of Idea

Quantum theory relies on a clock outside the system - but where is it located?

Source

New Scientist writers (New Scientist articles [2013], 2017.02.04)

Book Reference

-: 'New Scientist magazine' [ 2013], p.31


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