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Quantum reality hinges on minds, not worlds
science20 days ago

Quantum reality hinges on minds, not worlds

Nadia Blackshaw argues against the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics and proposes a Many Minds view in which there is a single physical reality but quantum descriptions depend on each conscious observer's perspective; Schrödinger’s cat is alive from one perspective and dead from another, addressing the measurement problem and urging physics to take conscious perspectives seriously rather than adopting a view from nowhere.

Celebrating a Century of Quantum Theory: A Mind-Bending Journey
science9 months ago

Celebrating a Century of Quantum Theory: A Mind-Bending Journey

The article commemorates the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, highlighting ongoing debates among physicists about its meaning and interpretation, including the measurement problem, the nature of the quantum state, and various philosophical perspectives like Copenhagen, many-worlds, and QBism, illustrating that despite its success, the true nature of quantum reality remains elusive and contentious.