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AMA | August 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Miniaturization Misconceptions: Reality's Limits

Attempting to miniaturize a person entails significant risks and contradictions due to the fundamental laws of physics and quantum mechanics. Shrinking a person could mean either reducing the number of atoms while maintaining their size or shrinking the atoms themselves, both of which are perilous. Reducing the number of atoms could disrupt vital components like DNA, while altering atomic size would drastically change chemical reaction rates, preventing biological functions from operating as they do in the natural world. This highlights the complexities and practical impossibilities of miniaturization, illustrating that while the idea may be appealing, it is fraught with scientific challenges and dangers.

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