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Quantum mechanics serves as a cornerstone of modern physics, providing profound insights not only into how the universe began but also into its grand intricacies. As we delve into this field, we confront a myriad of questions: Is our universe a mere simulation? Does it exist as part of a vast multiverse? And could a multiverse allow for a form of immortality? These concepts may sound implausible, but they emerge from the fabric of quantum mechanics.
The Birth of Quantum Immortality Theory
Proposed by physicist Max Tegmark in 1997, the theory of quantum immortality suggests that in one of the infinite realities that stem from quantum mechanics, one could indeed achieve a form of immortality. To unpack this theory, let’s consider a thought experiment that illustrates these ideas vividly.