Quantum Physics and AgingPosted by Roger Keays, 16 August 2008, 3:20 AM |
Since having become accustomed to thinking of time as a fourth space dimension (albeit one that it is difficult to traverse), I've come across another problem. What is aging? Can quantum physics answer this question? Could it simply be series of accumulating indeterministic quantum events knocking out your cells and causing gradual failure?
Clearly, under this definition, it doesn't make sense to quote your age in years, as this only measures the distance between two points in space. It would be somewhat like answering the question "How old are you?" with "63 Ninth Avenue". So, from now on I'm answering that question with reference to the state of my body's quantum decay. Given my life plan, that puts me at 14% old.
Hmmm... now I understand why I don't celebrate my birthdays and still behave like a 21 year old.... How interesting, and what a perfect excuse!
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Comment posted by: Albert Einstein on 23 October 2008, 11:08 AM
That must make me 100%
Comment posted by: Roger Keays on 23 October 2008, 11:12 AM
Hi Albert,
Nice to hear from you after so long. I check your calculations and believe the correct answer to be 100 + 5i%
You forgot the Gravitational Constant.
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