What should be assumed to justify the multiple timeline in the remedial chaos theory?
I had this discussion about this episode of Community some time ago. I am actually bothered by the fact that since there is a timeline where Abed catch the dice there should not be other timeline. Since there was a canceling action that took place before the completion of the hazardeous mechanism the dice never actually even touched the table. there should only be one timeline : the one where Abed catch the dice.
However, I am feeling like there should be a more formal way to explain this, and also there should be formal ways to explain the coexistence of the seven timeline presented, some meta-physics or philosophical principle may do the trick. (I looked at what determinism said for example but wasn't fully satisfied with what I found)
Can someone bright some light on some timeline theories related to hazard and decision ?
Best Answer
This is most likely a result of either the Many-Worlds Interpretation, or the Many-Minds interpretation (depending on how the universe splitting happens). I won't go too much in details since it isn't the subject (though very interesting), and you'll find plenty on the Internet.
Quick background: while the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum physics states that there is a collapse of the Wave function, Hugh Everett stated that all possible quantum events actually happen in different universes. There isn't only one outcome, but all possible outcomes. The many-minds interpretation takes this to a higher level, where the universe splitting would happen at the mind's level. This is a man-centered interpretation and is the one that is most commonly used in animes/series/movies.
In Community: You have to think that the few timelines (7? I don't remember, haven't watched Community in too long) presented are only a tiny few of the available timelines in the multiverse. Every time a choice is made, a new timeline (universe) is created. So there's a timeline where Troy actually never left, and one where Abed catches the dice before it rolls.
I highly recommend you read about the basics of Quantum Theory and then on Everett's interpretation and how it defers from the Copenhagen interpretation. The Many-worlds interpretation is a common Sci-fi subject and does have theories to back it up.
Thanks for bringing up Community anyway, always brightens my day.
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Why is Remedial Chaos Theory?
"Remedial Chaos Theory" is a concept episode, with each timeline showing how the group is affected by the absence of one of its members. "The Darkest Timeline" ensues when Troy leaves, causing Pierce to be shot and a fire to break out. Further episodes continued plot points from this timeline.What are the timelines in community?
Community: All 6 Different Timelines Explained- Rolls A "2" - Annie Got The Pizza. ...
- Rolls A "4" - Shirley Got The Pizza. ...
- Rolls A "3" - Pierce Got The Pizza. ...
- Rolls A "6" - Britta Got The Pizza. ...
- Rolls A "1" - Troy Got The Pizza. ...
- Rolls A "5" - Abed Got The Pizza. ...
- Prime Timeline - Jeff Got The Pizza.
What is the darkest timeline community?
The Darkest Timeline is an alternate world envisioned by Abed Nadir which was created by the roll of a die. Created alongside six other timelines it was considered the worst due to a series of unfortunate events which resulted in tragedy within the study group.What episode is the dice community?
At Abed and Troy's housewarming party, Jeff decides to let the decision on who gets the pizza rest on the roll of the dice, leaving Abed to contemplate six alternate realities.An Analysis of Community's Best Episode: Remedial Chaos Theory
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