Re: physical laws and the universe
- From: "Ken S. Tucker" <dynamics@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 24 Jan 2006 09:00:06 -0800
photonics wrote:
> Hello there,
>
> Physics has a tradition of modeling things into mathematical
> equivalents and then extrapolating the model to predict further
> possibilities. We observe the motion of particles and formulate the
> laws of motion. Now we use these laws to solve further problems
> involving motion of particles.
>
> This involves a sort of determinism, which is validated by observation,
> that within the stated conditions the observed system is bound to obey
> the rules which we formulated.
>
> My doubt is, in a broader sense what makes sure of this. What makes
> sure that everything always follows certain rules. Why the universe
> doesnt evolve to be completely chaotic, without any specific laws. Or
> simply, what makes sure that the universe always obey mathematical
> models?
>
> Is there any kind of memory?!
>
> In a sense, the question I would like to raise is " why the universe is
> like this?" It could have evolved in many other ways. What keeps it in
> this way?
>
> Please post your views and do let me know if I didnt express it
> properly.
>
> Cheers,
>
Mr. Gopakumar Ramakrishnan
I think that's a good question. If there is a GOD he's
one lazy SOB. Seems everything boils down to the
principle of least action, so you don't need a memory,
just do what's easiest in the here and now.
Ken
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