Right time Quote by Richard Feynman
““But wait,” he said. “Let’s suppose it returns by advanced waves—reactions backward in time—so it comes back at the right time. We saw the effect varied inversely as the square of the distance, but suppose there are a lot of electrons, all over space: the number is proportional to the square of the distance. So maybe we can make it all compensate.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lectures on Physics, 1963
He proposes a speculative idea that backward‑in‑time waves could cancel distance effects, suggesting a complex balance of forces.
In simple terms: He wonders if time‑reversed waves could offset distance‑related changes.
Key Takeaway
Consider unconventional physics ideas critically.
Themes
physics
speculation
causality
theory
balance
Mood
curious
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theoretical research
- thought experiments
- educational lectures
- science discussions
Key Concepts
quantum electrodynamics
retrocausality
inverse square law
Questions to Reflect On
- Can retrocausal effects be experimentally tested?
- What implications would such compensation have for physics?
A Different Perspective
The concept relies on unverified phenomena and may conflict with established causality.
