That's a good summary of what I believe, or at least want to believe. As I've said before, the problematic bit is if a universe can get stuck in an eternally lifeless state a.k.a. Heat Death. I have a hunch it can't but no hard evidence. But then, you did say an infinite amount of time goes infinitely fast, so are we to imagine reaching an end to an eternal Heat Death after instantly traversing an entire eternity? That's a wacky idea but if Achilles can catch the tortoise I suppose it might be conceivable. Any mathematicians care to weigh in?
-- Welcome to Edgeways. Words should apply in advance as spaces are highly limite—
I guess it comes down to a question of how stable is reality? Will the laws of physics change if you wait enough eons? It likely depends on what layers of complexity exist outside of observable physics. If the universe was just a game running on some kid's computer, eventually it will be switched off or crash.
-- Welcome to Edgeways. Words should apply in advance as spaces are highly limite—
(Score: 2) by acid andy on Saturday March 01, @10:44AM (7 children)
That's a good summary of what I believe, or at least want to believe. As I've said before, the problematic bit is if a universe can get stuck in an eternally lifeless state a.k.a. Heat Death. I have a hunch it can't but no hard evidence. But then, you did say an infinite amount of time goes infinitely fast, so are we to imagine reaching an end to an eternal Heat Death after instantly traversing an entire eternity? That's a wacky idea but if Achilles can catch the tortoise I suppose it might be conceivable. Any mathematicians care to weigh in?
Welcome to Edgeways. Words should apply in advance as spaces are highly limite—
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 01, @08:37PM (6 children)
We could be dead for an infinite number of eternities, it's still instantaneous. The chronometer is inoperative. You'll never know it happened
(Score: 2) by acid andy on Saturday March 01, @09:29PM (5 children)
I guess it comes down to a question of how stable is reality? Will the laws of physics change if you wait enough eons? It likely depends on what layers of complexity exist outside of observable physics. If the universe was just a game running on some kid's computer, eventually it will be switched off or crash.
Welcome to Edgeways. Words should apply in advance as spaces are highly limite—
(Score: 3, Interesting) by The Vocal Minority on Sunday March 02, @06:18AM (3 children)
"That which dead may not eternal lie
For in strange eons death may die"
:)
(Score: 2) by turgid on Sunday March 02, @11:30AM (2 children)
The Thing That Should Not Be?
I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent [wikipedia.org].
(Score: 3, Informative) by The Vocal Minority on Monday March 03, @07:03AM (1 child)
Well...yes, but Metallica were quoting from HP Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" (or one of his stories anyway).
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday March 13, @05:46PM
Wish I'd known earlier that Lovecraft was a massive bigot.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 02, @11:20PM
:-) Have no fear.. This one will last as long as you do