Novikov self-consistency principle: Difference between revisions

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the same authors have shownshow that Deutsch's CTC fixed point condition can also be fulfilled in any system

subject to the laws of classical [[statistical mechanics]], even if it is not built up by quantum systems. The authors conclude that hence,

Deutsch's condition is not specific to quantum physics, nor does it depend on the quantum nature of a physical system so that it can be fulfilled.

In consequence, Tolksdorf and Verch further concludeargue that Deutsch's condition isn'tis not sufficiently specific to allow statements about time travel scenarios or their hypothetical realization by quantum physics, and that Deutsch's attempt to explain the possibility of his proposed time-travel scenario using the many-world interpretation of quantum mechanics is misleading.

== In popular culture ==

* ''[[Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality]]''. In Eliezer Yudkowsky's exposition on rationality, framed as a piece of Harry Potter fanfiction, Harry attempts to use his Time Turner to influence the past and comes to the conclusion that the Novikov self-consistency principle applies.

**The principle does apply in the original [[Harry Potter]] saga

* ''[[Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure]]'': A film that applies the principle.

* ''[[Quantum Break]]'': A video game that applies the principle.

* ''[[Steins;Gate]]'': Cited by Makise Kurisu during her presentation on time travel.

* ''[[Orthogonal (series)|Orthogonal]]'': A science-fiction novel series that applies the principle.