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Single Idea 19475

[from 'New Scientist articles' by New Scientist writers, in 27. Natural Reality / C. Space / 6. Space-Time ]

Full Idea

Relativity says space and time are on the same footing - together they are the fabric of reality. Quantum mechanics, on the other hand, treats time and space differently, with time occasionally seeming more fundamental.

Gist of Idea

Relativity makes time and space jointly basic; quantum theory splits them, and prioritises time

Source

New Scientist writers (New Scientist articles [2013], 2013.06.15)

Book Reference

-: 'New Scientist magazine' [ 2013], p.36


A Reaction

Interesting. When talking about time, people glibly cite relativistic space-time to tell you that time is just another dimension. Now I can reply 'Aaah, but what about time in quantum mechanics? Eh? Eh?'. Excellent.