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Can the Future Influence the Past? Retrocausality in Quantum Theory | Ruth Kastner

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Quantum Interpretations and Time

This chapter examines the distinctions between transactional interpretation and retrocausality in quantum mechanics, emphasizing their implications for our understanding of time and measurement. Using metaphors and exploring many worlds interpretations, the discussion challenges traditional views on timelines and reality. Additionally, it delves into the complexities of fundamental forces and gravity within the framework of quantum theory, proposing a more nuanced understanding of field interactions.

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