Marriage via Quantum Entanglement
Jonathon Keats (conceptual artist, experimental philosopher, and friend of WU) is back with a new project. He's setting up an installation in Las Vegas that will be "applying quantum physics to love" by allowing people to bond to each other via quantum entanglement rather than a traditional marriage contract. Sounds perfect for Vegas. Will definitely check it out next time I'm there. Some details below from his press release, and there's also an article about it at Fast Company:
The process of nuptial entanglement developed by Mr. Keats entails no contractual paperwork. The process is unsupervised. There are no restrictions on who may be entangled to whom or how many people may be conjoined. People wishing to become entangled need merely show up at the Art Motel in downtown Las Vegas, where the entanglement apparatus will be operational for the entire Life Is Beautiful Festival, from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th. "We've negotiated an exclusive offering," says Art Motel organizer John Doffing. After that, the quantum chamber is expected to become a permanent nuptial suite in one of the city's fanciest casino hotels. A product line will also be launched, including entangled wedding bands, champagne and bubble bath.
For Life Is Beautiful, the entanglement apparatus will be situated in a sunny motel window. Exposed to the full spectrum of solar radiation, a nonlinear crystal will entangle photons. The entangled photons will be scattered by thousands of hanging mirrors and prisms, and the photoelectric effect will translate their entangled state to the bodies of people who wish to be united, reclining on a floor covered in throw pillows. "It's even easier than getting a sun tan," asserts Mr. Keats, who is now happily entangled with his wife. "And no need for a wedding gown or tux. In fact, the less clothing you wear, the more entangled you're likely to get."
For Life Is Beautiful, the entanglement apparatus will be situated in a sunny motel window. Exposed to the full spectrum of solar radiation, a nonlinear crystal will entangle photons. The entangled photons will be scattered by thousands of hanging mirrors and prisms, and the photoelectric effect will translate their entangled state to the bodies of people who wish to be united, reclining on a floor covered in throw pillows. "It's even easier than getting a sun tan," asserts Mr. Keats, who is now happily entangled with his wife. "And no need for a wedding gown or tux. In fact, the less clothing you wear, the more entangled you're likely to get."
Comments
On the flip side, happens when you want a divorce? Is there a detangler too? 😉
Posted by Courtney on 08/06/15 at 09:38 AM
Dewey, Phleecem, & Howe will become the detangler of choice I betch'a.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/06/15 at 10:04 AM
Oh what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to 'conceive'.
Posted by muddy valley on 08/06/15 at 10:55 AM
Oh, muddy, that was baaaad! Well done!
Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 08/06/15 at 11:10 AM
Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine please report to the quantum untangler suite.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/06/15 at 06:08 PM
Sounds exciting and fun, a New Age form of twister using pillow's mirrors, lights and body oils I presume.
Posted by Gator Guy on 08/07/15 at 06:29 PM
So... It's quantum... So what happens when you try to measure your marriage? does that change the result?
Posted by Fluffy Bunny Slippers on 08/08/15 at 05:44 AM
The only possibility of 'changing the result' is to marry a woman with small hands. Or so I'm told.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/08/15 at 05:46 AM
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