A recent execution of the Bell experiment suggests that imaginary numbers—the square roots of negative numbers—are fundamental to quantum physics. The Bell experiment relies on a phenomenon called entanglement, or “strange quantum linkages between particles.” Researchers used entanglement in the Bell experiment to see if quantum physics using only real numbers could conceivably work. However, they’ve found that their data could only be described using standard quantum physics and its love of imaginary numbers. Read full article here
Culture
The Priest in the Arena
The phrase “man in the arena” has been popularized in recent years, but a lesser known, more dangerous archetype is the “priest in the arena”. This figure is responsible for a process called theocratic capture, where an institution surrenders to a cult demanding unaccountable authority, fueled by claims to privileged knowledge. These cults often target powerful institutions and attempt to monopolize conversations with scaremongering tactics and hostile treatment of allies. It is important to identify and stop theocratic capture before it can gain control. Read full article here
Merv
May 29, 2023
