On Friday, November 23, 2018 at 5:29:05 PM UTC, John Clark wrote: > > > [email protected] <javascript:> > > *>** So Feynman adds this additional hypothesis to QM. Is this kosher?* > > > It had better be kosher because it works! > > *> ** introducing an infinity of universes seems extraneous and confusing >> for a solution to this problem. AG* > > > Far from being extraneous Feynman's method is the easiest way to make a > calculation in Quantum Electrodynamics, a calculation that would take weeks > or months using other methods can be done with pencil and paper in just a > few hours doing it Feynman's way. Feynman said the magnetic moment of an > electron can't be exactly 1 as had been previously thought, he calculated > it to be 1.00115965246, while the best experimental value that was found > much later is 1.00115965221. That's like measuring the distance between > Los Angeles and New York to the thickness of a human hair. This is the > most accurate prediction in all of science, Feynman must have been doing > something right > > *> I don't like this approach -- in fact I abhor it* > > > The Universe likes it, and it's likes and dislikes are far more important > than yours. >
*Why do you make this gratuitous point. and on a regular basis, when you habitually indicate which theories you like or don't like? Does the universe care what theories you like? I doubt it cares, or can care. Some interpretations are more useful than others for calculating purposes. Doesn't imply they have greater ontological value. AG * > > John K Clark > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Everything List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/everything-list. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
