Quote (proccy @ Dec 27 2019 05:11pm)
Schrödinger's cat is a thought experiment, sometimes described as a paradox, devised by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger in 1935, though the idea originated from Albert Einstein.[1] It illustrates what he saw as the problem of the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics applied to everyday objects.
when the outcome of a situation is unknowable both outcomes can be assumed until the situation becomes knowable.
such as, is Biden Trump's opponent? since we dont know what the primary will bring but either outcome can happen he both is and isn't. but he definitely isn't one outright.
note: this is using the definition for "opponent" you laid out, not Webster's.
Quote (krackprophet @ Dec 27 2019 05:13pm)
Technicalities are pretty useful in situations such as this I think.
i agree, technicalities are useful for eluding potential crimes.