Spooky Action at a Temporal Distance

Area of Science:

• Quantum foundations
• Theoretical physics
• Relativity

Background:

• Bell's theorem has led to acceptance of spatial nonlocality.
• Temporal nonlocality remains under-explored and often dismissed.
• The assumption of temporal locality is widespread in physics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To challenge the assumption of temporal locality in quantum foundations.
• To investigate the historical and pragmatic origins of temporal locality.
• To highlight the tension between temporal locality and relativity.

Main Methods:

• Historical analysis of the assumption of temporal locality.
• Theoretical examination of temporal locality's compatibility with relativity.
• Review of recent experimental and theoretical results.

Main Results:

• The assumption of temporal locality lacks strong scientific justification.
• Temporal locality is in conflict with fundamental principles of relativity.
• Emerging results suggest temporal nonlocality may be a valid consideration.

Conclusions:

• Re-evaluating the assumption of temporal locality is crucial for advancing quantum foundations.
• Accepting potential temporal nonlocality could open new research avenues.
• Further investigation into temporal nonlocality and its implications is warranted.