When we measure a quantum particle, it’s usually assumed that unrealized alternatives vanish. But a new experiment with three consecutive measurements showed that these alternatives continue to secretly influence the future. This supports the many-worlds interpretation — perhaps reality constantly branches, and we live in just one of its copies.
🎯 If branching is real, there are doubles of you who remember different experimental results — and perhaps, different life choices.
🎬 The idea of parallel worlds inspired Neal Stephenson’s novel “Anathem”.