Originally Posted By: Hal Itosis
Is the ["known"] maximum speed of light the absolute highest rate at which matter (photons) or energy (information) can be transmitted?

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The jury is still out, but it's not looking very favorable at the moment. Note that a similar situation existed while trying to understand blackbody radiation at the end of the 19th century. This eventually led to quantum mechanics and the current Standard Model. So not looking favorable could be considered a positive sign. laugh

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