Chapter 7: Oswald and Kennedy

For laypeople encountering the Quantum Delayed Choice Experiment for the first time...

It truly feels like their worldview is being shattered!

This experiment directly overturns the causality of the macroscopic world.

You see, the sequence of events and causal behavior in this experiment, when manifested in the macroscopic world, looks like this—

[Macro]: Because the Emperor dispatched an uncertain number of eunuchs to the Governor-General's office to deliver a letter, it is only when the eunuchs arrive at the gate that the Governor knows exactly how many the Emperor sent.

In the microscopic world, the causal sequence is not like that, but rather the following—

[Micro]: Because the Governor knows the Emperor will send one eunuch, he chooses to go to the city outskirts to welcome him.

[Micro]: Because the Governor knows the Emperor will send two eunuchs, he chooses to fall ill and stay home, resulting in him not going to welcome them.

Gradually, more and more people began to understand the Quantum Delayed Choice Experiment through these simple stories!

"Holy crap... it's so easy to understand that I'm getting goosebumps!"

"I'm a bit lost, can some expert explain?"

[Comment from Muscular Giant-Hammer Beauty]:

"I'm a science student, and this is real, it actually exists; Host Jiang Zhe actually mentioned two elements."

"[1: Double-Slit Interference Experiment]!"

"[2: Delayed Choice Experiment]!"

"2 is an advanced version of 1."

"Simple explanation: The conclusion of the double-slit interference or diffraction experiment is—"

"If you observe the eunuch walking out from lines A and B, then you can only see one eunuch coming out from either line A or B, because the Emperor only dispatched one eunuch to deliver the letter."

"If you do not observe which path the eunuch takes, then a eunuch will emerge from both paths A and B, totaling two, because the Emperor dispatched two eunuchs."

"This means the Governor's choice at this very moment determined how many eunuchs the Emperor sent to him in the past."

As the explanation concluded, more bullet chats surged out.

"What? It's because the Governor knows how many eunuchs the Emperor will send that he chooses to go out or stay in? This logic makes absolutely no sense in the macroscopic world!"

"It's precisely because it makes no sense in the macro world that this is the causality of the microscopic world!"

*Hiss—*

With the detailed explanations from those in the know, the audience was once again left dumbfounded.

They were stunned; they would rather have never heard of this unscientific Quantum Mechanics!!

At this moment, more and more professionals were amazed by Jiang Zhe's unique and novel way of thinking.

Looking at Jiang Zhe's explanation on stage, the interviewees in the corner below looked at each other and shook their heads in self-deprecation.

"I apologize for my previous arrogance!"

"He really has substance. Every time I think he's about to collapse, he hits me with a sudden turnaround!"

"Not necessarily. He still hasn't switched back to the Grandfather Paradox. I feel like he's been avoiding it, stalling for time until the broadcast ends. If things go smoothly, he'll be hired, and we might just become backup hosts."

"Seriously, you're still obsessing over that? Is his show not good enough, or do you really think you can beat him?"

"This... I'll shut up."

...

Inside the leadership conference room.

It was pin-drop silent.

All the leaders and hosts were staring at the large screen in astonishment.

Dread and shock were reflected in everyone's eyes.

Laypeople listen for the novelty; experts listen for the technique.

Although Old Zhao understood it in his heart, he still couldn't quite let it go. He looked at the sci-fi streamer Wang Lin: "Is the 'secret' you mentioned earlier what Jiang Zhe is talking about? Why does it feel a bit terrifying? Is what he's saying actually correct?"

As soon as he spoke, all the leaders looked toward Wang Lin.

Wang Lin was the only science student there, and having been exposed to many sci-fi works, he could keep up with Jiang Zhe's train of thought.

Wang Lin explained with a serious face: "It's correct. From the perspective of the macroscopic world—the Governor doesn't know how many eunuchs the Emperor sent—this seems very logical."

"But in the microscopic world, the Governor knows exactly how many eunuchs the Emperor sent him."

"Because the Governor knows the outcome, he chooses whether or not to go out and welcome them—this seems illogical, but it is actually the core point of the Quantum Delayed Choice Experiment."

Compared to Jiang Zhe, they were more willing to believe Wang Lin.

After all, they didn't know Jiang Zhe well; they only saw that he had some skill, and it wasn't low.

As his words fell, everyone present was once again plunged into shock and awe.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Wang Guosheng looked at his watch. "There are 7 minutes left until the end of the hosting. At this pace, it seems he won't reach the conclusion of the Grandfather Paradox!"

Old Zhao said thoughtfully, "Let's wait and see. If time really isn't enough, let him put the conclusion in the upcoming Q&A session."

...

At this moment, within Su City.

More and more homes were lighting up.

If one looked closely, many families had their sets tuned to the Television Station, watching Jiang Zhe's hosting with rapt attention.

An elementary school top student watching the TV fell into deep self-doubt.

"Dad!"

Hearing this, the father, who was also full of shock, replied, "Huh?"

The child asked with a dazed expression, "Dad, I don't want to study the 'Theory of Relativity' anymore. Einstein said the speed of light is constant, and the faster you go, the greater the mass; but Brother Jiang's other meaning seems to be that the microscopic world doesn't have to follow this, so I want to study Quantum Mechanics."

"Why stop studying Relativity all of a sudden? You're supposed to be an aerospace engineer in the future!"

The child responded seriously: "Dad, I no longer yearn for outer space. I've started yearning for multiple worlds, causality, Effect-Cause Theory, and consciousness determining matter rather than matter determining consciousness. I want to start studying Quantum Mechanics so I can contribute to time travel in the future, so that I don't have to follow the Law of Conservation of Energy."

At these words, the father's mouth twitched. "This..."

He was instantly rendered speechless by his child's retort.

Who could he blame? No one!

He really didn't know what that Su City host was up to!

Even as a high school homeroom teacher, he wouldn't necessarily teach his students Quantum Mechanics.

It was said that in the end, there are only two types of people who study Quantum Mechanics.

One: Madmen!

Two: Madmen who question their very existence!

Quantum Mechanics was practically a scientific cult, doing more harm than good!

And then...

The father pulled out his belt!

The sound of the top student's unyielding voice echoed through the room.

...

Kyoto, University of Science, inside an office.

Professor Feng stared blankly at Jiang Zhe's explanation on the television.

"This..."

"Using easy-to-understand little stories to popularize science to the general public..."

"I have to say, his angle is so fresh!"

Even a professional was surprised by Jiang Zhe's entry point and logic.

With just a little bit of thought, he could sense that Jiang Zhe's upcoming conclusion regarding the Grandfather Paradox would certainly be extraordinary!

"His thinking, his way of reflecting is different from any student or colleague I've ever met."

"How can someone approach it from this side? I've simply never heard of his way of thinking!"

Gradually, Professor Feng fell into self-doubt.

As a scientist, a unique way of thinking determines the height a scientist can reach.

At this moment, even this big shot had to admire Jiang Zhe's fresh wisdom!

"A pity his time is almost up. It seems I won't hear the conclusion of the Grandfather Paradox today; it's really making me itch!"

Just then, on the screen.

Jiang Zhe touched his earpiece, from which the director's voice came: "Teacher Jiang, your program is too attractive to the public. The online bullet chats are going crazy. We launched a poll in the background, and 86% of people want you to keep giving examples. Many are still only half-understanding. Another example could boost the ratings again. Your program is almost out of time; try to push the ratings to the peak before it ends!"

Jiang Zhe was stunned.

He hadn't expected his deliberately simplified Quantum Delayed Choice Experiment story to be so popular!

He only now understood—

It wasn't that the general public didn't like scientific experiments.

It was that the people of this world hadn't found the right method to stimulate the public's scientific worldview.

He could imagine a bunch of big shots teaching by writing equations and derivations that ordinary people couldn't understand on whiteboards or blackboards—how dry and boring would that be?

Such behavior might work in high school or university, but how many of the general public have actually been to university?

Thinking this, Jiang Zhe deliberately slowed his tone and spoke persuasively.

"Actually, besides this example, there are many others I could give."

"However, time is short. Since the netizens have requested it, I will give one more example!"

"Example: The assassination of Kennedy!"