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[–] [email protected] 84 points 4 days 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] 33 points 4 days 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] 3 points 3 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

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

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

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

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

the baddies killed his Tribble

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days 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] 3 points 4 days ago

Or AI slop trained on Geordi

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago

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

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