"The National Association of Theater Concessionaires reported that in 1986, 60% of all candy sold in movie theaters was sold to Roger Ebert." -- D. Letterman
The world can only exist in a single way. 2) Chaos. Herein, chance plays a function [to varying degrees] in every event, from the subatomic to the universal. In this universe, free will may be free (though its easy to debate). Now, Chaos has subclasses: 2a) Many-Worlds. This is based off the quantum mechanical theory that there are countless parallel universes, branching from each other at every event as a junction. In this multiverse, there are countless universes that represent every possible configuration of the universe. In such a universe, it is possible that the PreCogs sense the state the future will take in the current universe, then the PreCrime agents prevent that future, pushing the universe into a parallel path. In other words, both futures exist, but PreCrime enables the police to choose a more desireable option. 2b) SingleWorld. This is a varation on the above: there is a single universe, but it has a predictable future state given all the current information. However, PreCogs sense that future state, and provide PreCrime with enough information to alter the configuration and result in a different future. In this world, PreCogs are not "seeing the future," but instead making incredibly accurate predictions based on the current configuration. There are more, but I'm just making the point that its more complex than you're suggesting...
"Blizzard didn't invent the word, its a real religion."
You're a little mistaken, as there are _several_ schools of thought: 1) Destiny. Herein, the universe unfolds in a deterministic way that is entirely based on the original configuration of the universe including it's laws. In this universe, free will is illusory:
You're a little mistaken, as there are _several_ schools of thought: 1) Destiny. Herein, the universe unfolds in a deterministic way that is entirely based on the original configuration of the universe including it's laws. In this universe, free will is illusory: the world can only exist in a single way. 2) Chaos. Herein, chance plays a function [to varying degrees] in every event, from the subatomic to the universal. In this universe, free will may be free (though its easy to debate). Now, Chaos has subclasses: 2a) Many-Worlds. This is based off the quantum mechanical theory that there are countless parallel universes, branching from each other at every event as a junction. In this multiverse, there are countless universes that represent every possible configuration of the universe. In such a universe, it is possible that the PreCogs sense the state the future will take in the current universe, then the PreCrime agents prevent that future, pushing the universe into a parallel path. In other words, both futures exist, but PreCrime enables the police to choose a more desireable option. 2b) SingleWorld. This is a varation on the above: there is a single universe, but it has a predictable future state given all the current information. However, PreCogs sense that future state, and provide PreCrime with enough information to alter the configuration and result in a different future. In this world, PreCogs are not "seeing the future," but instead making incredibly accurate predictions based on the current configuration. There are more, but I'm just making the point that its more complex than you're suggesting...
"Blizzard didn't invent the word, its a real religion."
LUBBOCK, Texas (AssPress) -- A power failure ended a Britney Spears concert after two songs Friday night.
Spears used pyrotechnic effects and explosions while performing "Oops...I Did It Again" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy." Arena power and lighting worked after the failure, but Spears' stage shows require additional power.
A member of Spears' management appeared on stage with the entertainer and told the crowd the concert was canceled because of safety concerns.
"I'm just so sorry," Spears told the crowd at a Texas Tech arena, before being met with boos. "Please don't boo," she said, then walked off the stage.
Spears' tour began May 24 in Las Vegas and ends July 22 in Dallas.
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The world can only exist in a single way. 2) Chaos. Herein, chance plays a function [to varying degrees] in every event, from the subatomic to the universal. In this universe, free will may be free (though its easy to debate). Now, Chaos has subclasses: 2a) Many-Worlds. This is based off the quantum mechanical theory that there are countless parallel universes, branching from each other at every event as a junction. In this multiverse, there are countless universes that represent every possible configuration of the universe. In such a universe, it is possible that the PreCogs sense the state the future will take in the current universe, then the PreCrime agents prevent that future, pushing the universe into a parallel path. In other words, both futures exist, but PreCrime enables the police to choose a more desireable option. 2b) SingleWorld. This is a varation on the above: there is a single universe, but it has a predictable future state given all the current information. However, PreCogs sense that future state, and provide PreCrime with enough information to alter the configuration and result in a different future. In this world, PreCogs are not "seeing the future," but instead making incredibly accurate predictions based on the current configuration. There are more, but I'm just making the point that its more complex than you're suggesting... "Blizzard didn't invent the word, its a real religion." You're a little mistaken, as there are _several_ schools of thought: 1) Destiny. Herein, the universe unfolds in a deterministic way that is entirely based on the original configuration of the universe including it's laws. In this universe, free will is illusory:
You're a little mistaken, as there are _several_ schools of thought: 1) Destiny. Herein, the universe unfolds in a deterministic way that is entirely based on the original configuration of the universe including it's laws. In this universe, free will is illusory: the world can only exist in a single way. 2) Chaos. Herein, chance plays a function [to varying degrees] in every event, from the subatomic to the universal. In this universe, free will may be free (though its easy to debate). Now, Chaos has subclasses: 2a) Many-Worlds. This is based off the quantum mechanical theory that there are countless parallel universes, branching from each other at every event as a junction. In this multiverse, there are countless universes that represent every possible configuration of the universe. In such a universe, it is possible that the PreCogs sense the state the future will take in the current universe, then the PreCrime agents prevent that future, pushing the universe into a parallel path. In other words, both futures exist, but PreCrime enables the police to choose a more desireable option. 2b) SingleWorld. This is a varation on the above: there is a single universe, but it has a predictable future state given all the current information. However, PreCogs sense that future state, and provide PreCrime with enough information to alter the configuration and result in a different future. In this world, PreCogs are not "seeing the future," but instead making incredibly accurate predictions based on the current configuration. There are more, but I'm just making the point that its more complex than you're suggesting... "Blizzard didn't invent the word, its a real religion."
Spears used pyrotechnic effects and explosions while performing "Oops...I Did It Again" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy." Arena power and lighting worked after the failure, but Spears' stage shows require additional power.
A member of Spears' management appeared on stage with the entertainer and told the crowd the concert was canceled because of safety concerns.
"I'm just so sorry," Spears told the crowd at a Texas Tech arena, before being met with boos. "Please don't boo," she said, then walked off the stage.
Spears' tour began May 24 in Las Vegas and ends July 22 in Dallas.
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