On quantum scales, the universe does not operate using Newtonian physics. Brian Greene explained it well in the recent PBS special he did a few years ago, based on his book IIRC. The title escapes me now but I'm sure someone else on the list knows the show I'm talking about. If you get the chance, I highly recommend that you see it. It has to do with probability theory and higher dimensions. Not readily intuitive stuff in our everyday world of up and down, today and tomorrow. Somebody else will have to explain it. On 8/23/07, Olhomorto@aol.com <Olhomorto@aol.com> wrote:
So, this latest variation (time) on the thread is very interesting. Is there anyone out there who feels capable of attempting an explanation of how a cause need not precede an effect? Layman's terms would be preferable for someone such as myself who has difficulty comprehending "billions and billions".