A Simple Question About Schrödinger's Cat: Does Decomposition Create a Temporal Paradox?

This paper presents an amateur observation regarding a potential temporal inconsistency in the standard interpretation of Schrödinger's cat thought experiment. The author, a non-physicist, identified what appears to be a logical contradiction when considering decomposition as a time-delayed observable. The central argument: If decomposition odor confirms the cat's death, the causal nature of decomposition implies the cat must have been dead before the supposed superposition period, creating a temporal paradox. This work is submitted as a genuine question to the physics community rather than a definitive claim. The author welcomes corrections, clarifications, or discussions from professional physicists regarding where this reasoning may be flawed or whether it highlights overlooked aspects of quantum measurement theory. Keywords: Schrödinger's cat, quantum measurement, temporal causality, superposition principle.