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Plausible Explanation for Magical Energy as Matter

  1. Fundamental Theory

In this universe, magical energy is a form of matter that exists in a different state, much like how water can exist as ice, liquid, or vapor. This magical matter, while not visible to the naked eye, can be converted into physical matter under certain conditions. This follows a modified version of the law of conservation of mass, where the total mass of both physical and magical matter remains constant.

  1. Energy-Matter Conversion

Magical energy can be transformed into physical matter and vice versa through a process known as magical transmutation. This process requires a catalyst or a magical conduit, such as a wand, spell, or specific ritual. The efficiency of this conversion depends on the skill of the magic user and the complexity of the desired transformation.

  1. Energy Density and Storage

Magical matter is highly energy-dense. A small amount of magical energy can be converted into a significant amount of physical matter. Conversely, large amounts of physical matter can be converted back into a compact form of magical energy for storage or transport.

  1. Practical Applications

Materialization: Wizards and sorcerers can create objects by converting magical energy into physical matter. This includes anything from simple tools to complex machinery or even living organisms. Healing and Regeneration: Magical energy can be directed to convert into biological cells, repairing damage or regenerating lost limbs. Teleportation: Matter can be converted into energy, transported across space, and then reassembled at the destination, allowing for instantaneous travel. Energy Sources: Magical matter can be converted into various forms of energy, such as electricity or heat, providing a limitless and clean energy source.

  1. Scientific Integration

In this world, magical researchers and scientists work together to understand the principles governing magical energy. They develop magical physics, a new branch of science that studies the behavior of magical matter and its interactions with physical matter. This field explores the conservation laws, energy states, and the quantum mechanics of magical particles.

  1. Limitations and Risks

Complexity: The conversion process is complex and requires precise control. Mistakes can lead to unpredictable results or dangerous side effects. Energy Loss: Some energy is always lost in the conversion process, usually as heat or light, in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics. Ethical Concerns: The ability to create or transform matter raises ethical questions about the use and control of such power, especially in terms of creating living beings or manipulating natural resources.

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[–] palebluethought@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

There's nothing to criticize, because there's no evidence being presented for consideration. You're just presenting a bunch of hypothetical ideas about how some other universe might work. It has no relationship at all to how anything in the real world is observed working, ever. This is not any different than the "world building" forums where fantasy writers ask for criticisms of their fictional magic systems.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world -4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why wouldn’t it make sense? I’ve used energy to fuse my lateral ribs, stretch and strengthen my spinal cord, and more.

This is directly tied to our universe. People use magic in today’s world, myself included. But I was curious: could this be something more, possibly an unknown law of nature or something related to science?

How wouldn’t it make sense? If energy were considered a mass following the law of conservation of mass, it wouldn’t be far off.

Let's take this idea: it has nearly infinite possibilities, but it must follow a law of nature or be as realistic as possible.

[–] leisesprecher@feddit.org 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You're either trolling on a very high level - or you're psychotic/schizophrenic. If you're not trolling, you should maybe talk to somebody, that's not normal behavior. And that's not a joke.

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

100% a troll. They are married to 59 people after all.

https://lemmy.world/comment/11445313

[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world -2 points 3 months ago

Oh, so you’re saying that just because I’m married to multiple people, it’s automatically trolling? Have you ever considered that love might be one of the only genuine feelings I can experience, and that perhaps I have an abundance of it? Maybe my life and experiences are vastly different from yours, especially since you’re not involved in these kinds of modifications or relationships. Why is it so hard for you to accept that others might live differently? Share your wisdom if you have any, but honestly, I’m over this idea that my love makes me a troll. Get real.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world -5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Oh, trust me, I know it's not normal by any means, but I had the perfect circumstances for evolutionary changes. Normally, such changes would take a long time, so I fast-tracked it with magic, adding a bit of genetic modification. The changes I mentioned are designed to support a new appendage. Also I’ve been to a psychiatrist and was on Antipsychotics. My psychiatrist told me I was not schizophrenic and or psychotic. Lolll well psychotic in that way.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.world -4 points 3 months ago

Theoretical Physics:

In real-world physics, the law of conservation of mass is a principle stating that mass cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system. If we posit that magical energy is a form of matter, it would need to follow similar principles, potentially extending or modifying our current understanding of mass and energy.

Energy-Matter Equivalence:

Einstein's theory of relativity (E=mc^2) shows that energy and mass are interchangeable. If magical energy could be quantified and shown to convert into physical matter, it could theoretically follow the conservation laws.