ICAL SCIENCE: Unraveling Hawking's Paradox and Controversial Theories

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In summary, the conversation discussed the Science Channel's special on "Hawkins's Paradox," which explores the concept of information being destroyed in black holes. Hawking initially proposed this idea, but later retracted it and suggested that the paradox could be resolved by the existence of parallel universes. However, his second proposal is highly speculative and has received criticism from other physicists. The conversation also touched on Hawking's declining reputation and his controversial idea that computer viruses are a form of life.
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Last night (Sunday 10/22/06) they had a special on the Science Channel called “Hawkins’s Paradox”. It was about how Hawkin proposed the idea that information thrown into a black hole gets destroyed and lost forever. For reasons they didn’t get into and therefore I don’t understand, this would cause problems with cause and effect and even bring what is in our memories into question. Another physicist was supposed to have shown that information does not get destroyed in a black hole and there is no paradox. Hawking just lately stated that that if there is an infinite amount of parallel universes and there are universes without black holes, this would resolve the paradox. In proposing this he admitted that he was wrong the first time.

The problem I see in Hawkins’s second proposal is that parallel universes is a highly speculative idea and it is probably impossible to prove that other universes exist. We only have evidence that the one we inhabit exist and that is it. The other physicist was not too impressed either. The program also mentioned how Hawkin has declined in his reputation as a physicist in the general population. With this and his idea that computer viruses are a form of life, makes me question some of his ideas as well.
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@RAD4921,

Are you wanting to open a discussion on the "Information Paradox" or are you just venting?
 
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Hawking.

Ahem.
 
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Well, if you are going to talk about infinite universes, I feel it is my duty to take a page from Douglas Adams. Or at least use his general arguement. With an infinite number of parallel universes, there must be one of this universe, except a finite number(1) over infinity is equal to zero. Therefore this universe does not exist, and neither does this question. You're welcome.
 
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What is your general opinions about S. Hawking? I too have always been skeptic about his ideas.
 

FAQ: ICAL SCIENCE: Unraveling Hawking's Paradox and Controversial Theories

What is Hawkin's paradox?

Hawkin's paradox, also known as the "black hole information paradox," is a theoretical puzzle in physics proposed by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s. It questions the laws of thermodynamics and the conservation of information as they relate to black holes.

How does Hawkin's paradox relate to black holes?

Hawkin's paradox suggests that information, such as the physical properties of objects that enter a black hole, is lost forever due to the extreme gravitational pull. This is contradictory to the principle of information conservation, which states that information cannot be destroyed.

What is the current understanding of Hawkin's paradox?

There is still no definitive resolution to Hawkin's paradox. However, some theories suggest that information may not be completely lost but instead encoded in the event horizon of a black hole. Other theories propose that information may be able to escape from a black hole through quantum effects.

Why is Hawkin's paradox important?

Hawkin's paradox raises fundamental questions about the nature of space, time, and information. It challenges our current understanding of gravity and the laws of physics. Resolving this paradox could lead to a better understanding of the universe and possibly even new scientific breakthroughs.

How is Hawkin's paradox being studied?

Scientists are currently exploring various theories and conducting experiments to better understand Hawkin's paradox. This includes studying the behavior of black holes, conducting thought experiments, and using mathematical calculations. Research in this area is ongoing and continually evolving.

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