Stephen Wolfram thinks he may have found the theory that unifies physics: it's basically automata theory. According to his theory, the universe is basically an automaton running a simple set of computational rules. The link leads to his layman's summary of the work.
Even if this isn't how things work, it lends a completely new perspective: based on a relatively simple analysis of his idea, he derives the basics of relativity and quantum mechanics. His article makes for a mind-bending and fascinating read, but it's already a summary, and trying to do a summary of a summary here makes little sense. If you're into physics, mathematics or cosmology, have a look!
(Score: 2, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 17 2020, @03:13AM (3 children)
If you dare to add a comment on the Wolfram page which disagrees with the conjectures then it instantly gets removed. Why I wonder?
It is very easy to create complexity, and fractals are not really the answer to everything.
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 17 2020, @04:45AM (2 children)
This is his baby. You can only praise it, never critique.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 17 2020, @07:17AM (1 child)
Athiests kill babies, you know that right? Why wouldn't they kill Wolram's baby too - amirite? Let's start a revolution to only buy Wolfram product.
(Score: 2) by Bot on Saturday April 18 2020, @03:23AM
No, he first has to pick a side dammit. Either Wolf or Ram.
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