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What else are they hiding from us? (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 85 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

TBF imaginary time is a math trick and not something that actually progresses. It lets us apply results from statistical physics to quantum field theory through a Wick rotation.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

It lets us apply results from statistical physics to quantum field theory through a Wick rotation.

That sounds like Geordi's plan to save the Enterprise.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

You've got to route it through the deflector dish.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I now want to see a TNG/John Wick crossover.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

John Wick taking down Moriarty and crew, because they got off the freaking holodeck again, and killed his new dog.

Edit: that doesn't work. I can't see Moriarty killing a dog. Maybe Genghis Kahn was working with him?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

the baddies killed his Tribble

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Or AI slop trained on Geordi

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

we need a pause, then have them explain it in an easy metaphor.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago

And you’re trying to tell me that’s not a magic spell you just said? Pfff

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

So true king.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, duh!