“It tells us that we really can't assume that measurements create reality, because it is possible to erase the effects of a measurement and start again.”

I thought this was the most fascinating and thought provoking quote from the entire article.

PAX

You should see the other amazing breakthrough that Mexican scientist have discovered.

There is no reason these sails can't measure in the square miles and really get moving. Point it at a distant star and let our sun propel it and use the target star for deceleration. The first interstellar probes we use will probably use this for propulsion with possibly an ion drive for booster power.

There is something satisfying about the idea that we would use light sails to navigate the stars in that it reflects (pun intended) how we sailed the seas for thousands of years.

Perhaps our developments in space travel will parallel our development on the ocean.

Rockets Drive = row boats and rafts

Ships with solar sails = schooners and clippers

Self contained Powered star-ships = Steam/combustion engine/nuclear power ships.

Interesting stuff.

PAX