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Maybe we are late in the universe, perhaps universe used to be a lively and vibrant place homing millions of civilizations. Now, we stand as the last remnants, hence, possibly the most advanced. (lemmy.world)
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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure that it is very unlikely that we will find a "loophole" in the laws of physics.

[–] QuantumBamboo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure we will! But then it's just new physics.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You can't break constants of the universe. It is a matter of general relativity.

The faster you go the slower time will move and if you hit the speed of light (impossible for other reasons) time will stop completely.

You are welcome to come back and tell me I told you so but I think the laws of physics are pretty safe.

[–] QuantumBamboo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Newtonian physics was universal until general relativity. I think it's a bit premature to declare we have fully unravelled how the universe operates.

EDIT: Posted too early due to child attack! That's the real universal law... whenever you're using your phone your kids jump you.

[–] DinosaurSr@programming.dev 4 points 7 months ago

EDIT: Posted too early due to child attack! That's the real universal law... whenever you're using your phone your kids jump you.

It really is 🤣. Especially when I'm playing chess and have less than 30 seconds on the clock