Theory of Preservation of Causality

A framework asserting that causality is preserved under all physical transformations—no matter how extreme the conditions, cause will always precede effect. Theory of Preservation of Causality suggests that causality isn't just a regularity but an inviolable structure of reality. Even in quantum mechanics, even in black holes, even in speculative FTL scenarios—causality holds. The theory doesn't explain how; it posits that preservation is fundamental. It's the physicist's faith: cause before effect, always and everywhere.

Theory of Preservation of Causality "Quantum entanglement seems instantaneous—effect without time for cause. Preservation of Causality says: the cause is just hidden, not absent. Information may travel differently, but causality always wins. The theory is a bet: keep looking, and you'll find the causal chain. Causality preserved, always."

by Abzugal March 5, 2026

Theory of Preservation of Causality in FTL Scenarios

A framework asserting that causality is preserved absolutely, even under FTL conditions—meaning that no matter how fast you travel, cause will always precede effect in all reference frames. The Theory of Preservation of Causality in FTL Scenarios suggests that FTL doesn't lead to paradox because there's a deeper structure—perhaps a privileged frame, perhaps quantum consistency—that ensures causal order remains intact. Unlike conservation (which allows transformation), preservation insists on invariance: causality is not just balanced but maintained. FTL might be possible, but it will never allow you to change the past because causality itself prevents it.

Theory of Preservation of Causality in FTL Scenarios "Warp drive engaged—faster than light, but when they arrived, they hadn't caused anything that wasn't already caused. Preservation of Causality says: FTL doesn't break causality; it just bends around it. The universe has safeguards. You can go fast, but you can't outrun cause and effect. They're always ahead of you, waiting."

by Abzugal March 5, 2026