The first time you watched Christopher Nolan's "Inception," you were probably amazed by everything it had to offer. Many of us spent days or even years contemplating its hidden details and overall experience. Nolan's films are both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating. They often revolve around a common theme: extraordinary interpretations of the laws of physics. In his narratives, space and time are subjective; it’s possible to manipulate time or even travel back into it. Scientists have never denied the concept of the multiverse. So, there may be some other version of yourself in a different universe who might live a completely different life. The laws of the universe might be the same or very different. 

Think of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Caroll. Lewis Caroll is regarded as one of the proponents of 'nonsense literature,' and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is not an exception. Alice falls down a rabbit hole to discover a universe that is entirely different from the world she inhabits. Some objects are massive; others are microscopic. Drinking certain potions opens new portals. Alice meets talking animals and other strange creatures. She is a giant in Wonderland. Time and space are warped, and so are proportions. The moment Alice comes back to the 'real world,' everything goes back to normal. Another notable example of warped concepts of time and space is Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot", a landmark of modernist literature. This play features two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, who endlessly wait for someone named Godot, who never arrives. Both the characters and the readers are left in the dark about Godot's identity, creating an endless time loop where everything in Act 1 mirrors the second act. It's a puzzling experience for readers, as space and time are distorted in significant ways. The point of commonality between the two books is a different understanding of how the world works; different laws of physics make it possible. 

So, when crafting a story, the plot will have to revolve around the fact that the physics we know does not exist anymore and where the aspects of 'reality' have changed. In a world that values reality over everything else, this does sound a bit strange. Now, imagine a universe where the laws of physics change daily. There’s no guarantee you will walk on your feet one day because gravity might cease to exist. Or what about a universe where time is relative to everyone? The population remains the same, but every person tells you a different time. You have a time of your own. There is chaos everywhere. How do you navigate such cases as an author? While it may sound unconventional, creating a believable foundation for your imaginary universe is crucial. The imaginary universe you are trying to build needs to be engaging and intriguing. The readers should be on the edge of their reading couches! How could one forget about the characters? The characters should be at level with the world you create. There needs to be one confused soul who has a tough time figuring things out, and there needs to be a machiavellian antagonist who is ready to destroy it all. In a chaotic universe, the characters need to be equally chaotic to survive. 

So, brush up on your school-level physics and put on your thinking caps. It's time to debunk everything you learned and create something entirely yours. Let your imagination run wild, and use that unbound creativity.