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If the laws of physics very slowly began to break down, who would be most likely to notice first?

鈥� The words 鈥渂reak down鈥� in the context of this question suggest change 鈥� and change implies some reforming. If we are talking about fundamental laws then most physicists would be very reluctant to say that these can ever break down.

General laws are different. In some cases these can be said to 鈥渆volve鈥� as our understanding of all that surrounds us improves.

So if evolving can be described as a form of breakdown, change or reform then it will be physicists who notice first.

C. Smith, Whitstable, Kent, UK

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