Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The Uncertainty Principle

But Heisenberg did not focus on the mathematics of quantum mechanics, he was primarily concerned with establishing that the uncertainty is actually a property of the world

It's so exciting to learn that quantum physics has a direct correlation to the conception of our reality. Philosophy and science belong together when we realize that is in fact impossible to be certain of anything. In it's existence, uncertainty proves to be the only certainty. Oh the irony of our existence runs so deep.

quantum field theory

These force carrying particles are virtual particles and, by definition, cannot be detected while carrying the force, because such detection will imply that the force is not being carried.

Particles that cannot be detected while carrying the force? Their intrinsic existence necessitates the inability to detect their existence. If they are doing what they are supposed to be doing you cannot detect them. I wonder how much more of the universe exists in this way. How many things are there that you cannot detect, because if you were to realize that they were there they would not be active. Fuck this is intense.
I've definitely met someone who makes me only like to hang out with myself or them. It's quite weird to spend this much time thinking about how nice it feels to have someone who really understands where you are coming from. It's nice to know there is someone out there who thinks that my abstractions are adorable. To be physically compatible as well is unbelievable, it feels unbelievable to actually fit with someone. Lie down and rest comfortably in the outline of their body. It's like there is just room for you. Wow.