Is Quantum Suicide a Viable Concept in Real Science?

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In summary, Quantum Suicide/Immortality is a thought experiment that explores the concept of immortality through the lens of quantum mechanics. It is based on the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which suggests that an individual's consciousness could continue to exist in parallel universes even after experiencing fatal events. This is different from traditional immortality, which refers to living forever in one physical body. Quantum immortality cannot currently be tested or proven, but it remains a theoretical concept based on the widely accepted many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.
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I saw a wiki article describing some experiments involving this, but I am just wondering if this is some fake science bs because it said the article needs review. Can someone explain the topic and if it is actually realistic please? Thanks

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Oh crap I just thought about it for 3 seconds after posting and thought, I could coincidentally kill off my other selves in other possible worlds that did specific things using this method.
 

FAQ: Is Quantum Suicide a Viable Concept in Real Science?

What is Quantum Suicide/Immortality?

Quantum Suicide/Immortality is a thought experiment that explores the concept of immortality through the lens of quantum mechanics. It suggests that in a quantum universe, there exists a possibility that an individual could continue to live on in parallel universes, even after experiencing multiple fatal events.

How does Quantum Suicide/Immortality relate to quantum mechanics?

Quantum Suicide/Immortality is based on the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, which states that every possible outcome of a quantum event exists in a parallel universe. In this thought experiment, the idea is that an individual's consciousness could continue to exist in a parallel universe where they did not experience a fatal event.

Is Quantum Suicide/Immortality a real phenomenon?

No, Quantum Suicide/Immortality is a thought experiment and has not been proven to be a real phenomenon. It is a theoretical concept used to explore the implications of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.

How does quantum immortality differ from traditional immortality?

Traditional immortality refers to the idea of living forever in one single physical body. Quantum immortality, on the other hand, suggests that an individual's consciousness could continue to exist in parallel universes, even if their physical body dies in one universe. It is a form of immortality that is based on the concept of parallel universes.

Can quantum immortality be tested or proven?

Currently, there is no way to test or prove the existence of quantum immortality. It remains a theoretical concept that is not supported by empirical evidence. However, the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics is a widely accepted theory, so the possibility of quantum immortality cannot be entirely ruled out.

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