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pokerfan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-28-11 06:12 PM
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Schrödinger's Cat explained in 108 seconds
via http://io9.com/5844787/schrodingers-cat-explained-in-108-seconds">io9...

The folks over at MinutePhysics have pared down Erwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger's feline-abusing thought experiment into a spare 1:48. Please note that Schrödinger's Cat should not be confused with Schrödinger's Nyan Cat. The latter will not help you pass any tests.

http://youtu.be/IOYyCHGWJq4
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baldguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-28-11 06:17 PM
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1. "Can I haz answer pleeze?"
I could tell you, but then I'd have to force your wave function to collapse.
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Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-28-11 06:22 PM
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2. I just wish it had been a weasel or a badger or something
considerably less friendly than a puddy tat. Otherwise, I have no problem with the concept.
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pokerfan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-28-11 07:00 PM
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4. I'm sure that was the intent...
that it be somewhat macabre and gruesome.

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3waygeek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-28-11 06:24 PM
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3. For those who prefer text...
this explanation may be preferable.
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QED Donating Member (253 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-29-11 08:40 PM
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5. Maybe..


Can't resist some more:
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