From the "aren't you glad this is just a TV show" department..."I know what caused the blackouts" is the way to pick up women these days. A stranger on a train (Dominic Monaghan) tries that line with a gorgeous blonde, who doesn't buy it. However, she looks up his information on her smartphone and is suddenly impressed by his credentials. He believes the answer lies in Quantum Mechanics. To illustrate, he talks about Schrodinger's Cat, where until you know whether or not the cat has eaten the poisoned sardine you placed in the box with her, the cat could be considered both alive and dead. This is a fitting metaphor for Olivia as she works to keep Janis Hawk alive from her gunshot wound. Thankfully, she is successful and Janis is alive.
Don't forget to watch FlashForward episode 5 Gimme some truth