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A quantum physics spotting in....rugby? An article about rugby player Jonny Wilkinson:
The experiment was conceived by the Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödin-ger to demonstrate a conundrum at the heart of quantum physics: that a sub-atomic particle exists in two states. However, the act of measuring it effectively forces it into one particular state, rather as England's discounted second-half try in the 2007 World Cup Final appeared to many fans to be both a try and not a try, until the referee called for a video replay.
Oye vey:
He realised that his entire world-view was bound up with a fear of not achieving his goals. "Quantum physics helped me to realise that I was creating this destructive reality." This in turn led him to Buddhism, which helped him to overcome an abiding fear of failure, which he believes was rooted "in an even deeper fear of death".Dude, as the Quantum Pontiff I can only say that Jonny Wilkinson has taken up the wrong religion: quantum physics obviously leads to Quantum Presbyterianism. But wait! There is actual some clarity at the end of the article. Woot:
Yesterday Professor Peter Main, of the Institute of Physics, was delighted to learn of Wilkinson's transformation via quantum mechanics, though "I think his interpretation wouldn't be the mainstream physics interpretation", he said.Professor Main had a similar sort of experience in his student years over the "EPR paradox", involving quantum mechanics, classical intuitions and physical reality, though it led him into physics, rather than into Buddhism. Nor did it help the professor to relaunch himself as a successful rugby player. Still, "the mere fact that Jonny Wilkinson was getting inspiration by reading about physics and enjoying it is wonderful", he said.
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Coincidentally, I saw Johnny Wilkinson just a few hours ago. No real evidence that quantum physics has helped his game as Newcastle gotted soundly beaten by Gloucester. (Hooray!)
When last seen, Wilko was being helped from the field of play. I'd like to make some witicism about collisions and collapsing, but it's too late for that.
Posted by: SimonG | September 30, 2008 7:08 PM
Johnny is out of the imminent test matches.... shoulder. Bugger
Posted by: killinchy | October 1, 2008 12:59 PM