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Originally Posted by ossiblue
A variation of Schrodinger's Cat (dealing with quantum physics.) See? You are smart!
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Schrödinger and his cat were twice noted. Once by island back in #29 and here again. The interesting thing is how theoretical quantum physics lends validity to the paradox that two mutually exclusive states can exist simultaneously in the same space. Closer inspection further reveals that even when the box is opened, the paradox remains. How so? The opening of the box occurs at a different time.
If we rejoice that the cat still lives, we can deduce it never died. Thus answering only part of the question. However, if we are forced to decide upon the many uses of a now dead cat, the paradox survives. We can never know the state of the cat until the box is opened AND the cat is found alive.
As such, scientific inquiry (opening the box) may never fully answer the question so long as the universe exists (the cat is alive).
With regard to knowing one's own IQ, it appears not knowing is popular.