For another take on scientific magic, read String Theory by Chris Dee.
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Changes to local reality and physical law certainly have the potential to disrupt devices that rely on physical laws for their operation. On the other hand, as has been pointed out, humans and their biological functions also rely on physical law. However, that may be why they all use wands, specific gestures, and incantations. The magical-creature-based core of the wand may not be there for power, but to provide a template so that the reality alterations do not cross over into a range where organic life would not be sustained. This could explain why magical mishaps seem to be semi humorous more often than they are life threatening.
On the other hand, that might be the basis for the Avada Kedavra. A surge of magic without the standard safely limits alters reality for the subject to the point that all biological functions ceace. This might be why it is so dificult to defend against, because it is random in nature and also disrupts whatever you try to use to defend against it.
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No, I don't believe the world has gone mad. In order for it to go mad it would need to have been sane at some point.
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Quote:So: Magic as an alteration to local quantum-level patterns that in turn alters physical laws. With this, it should be possible to do anything, though there are probably power limitation when trying to make big changes or affect large areas. On the other hand, with great power not only comes great responsibility, but the ability to f*** yourself up really badly if you do it wrong.
Jason Blood was aghast at what he was hearing:
All matter and energy made up these vibrating filaments called Strings; Fine.
The way they vibrated determined what it was they made up; Sure why not.
The way they vibrated determined what cosmic laws applied and then something about gravity and electromagnetism that Jason didnt quite follow but Bruce seemed terribly excited about. And then, THEN this outlandish suggestion that magick might be nothing more than a way of temporarily altering the Strings movement so that different cosmic laws applied?
It frames the so-called supernatural in science Leiverman was saying.
Jason looked at Bruce and could sense what the premise really meant to him: And gets this grossly unacceptable thing called magic into a realm where it could be dealt with.
You think you can control the magickal forces? he asked, white astonishment blotting out the usual sarcasm in his voice.
No, Bruce said simply, I think its already controlled. You all are. Youre operating in exactly the same universe as the rest of us; you just dont know it yet. The same rules the same laws apply. Youre different only in that through magic youve figured out how to change venue, but there are still laws in place, judges and punishments if theyre broken. Thats why theres always a price.
Changes to local reality and physical law certainly have the potential to disrupt devices that rely on physical laws for their operation. On the other hand, as has been pointed out, humans and their biological functions also rely on physical law. However, that may be why they all use wands, specific gestures, and incantations. The magical-creature-based core of the wand may not be there for power, but to provide a template so that the reality alterations do not cross over into a range where organic life would not be sustained. This could explain why magical mishaps seem to be semi humorous more often than they are life threatening.
On the other hand, that might be the basis for the Avada Kedavra. A surge of magic without the standard safely limits alters reality for the subject to the point that all biological functions ceace. This might be why it is so dificult to defend against, because it is random in nature and also disrupts whatever you try to use to defend against it.
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No, I don't believe the world has gone mad. In order for it to go mad it would need to have been sane at some point.