Category: quantum measurement problem
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Dualism vs. Animism and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
Dualistic perspectives are deeply ingrained into our modern society and at the root of our reckless exploitation and destruction of planet earth, something which would be unthinkable within an animistic worldview. I here make the point that the contrast between dualism and animism is mirrored, to an almost frightening precision, in the interpretations of quantum…
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Everything everywhere all at once? Many worlds in context
The many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics has not only become an equal rival to the once all-dominating Copenhagen collapse interpretation, but it even breached through the fences of science and became a popular theme of Hollywood blockbusters. By contrasting the two rivaling interpretations, this post highlights some of the surprising stuff I have learned…
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Meeting “Meeting the Universe Halfway” Halfway
Karen Barad’s monumental book “Meeting the Universe Halfway” (subtitle: “Quantum physics and the entanglement of matter and meaning”, Duke University Press, 2007) currently receives more than 2700 citations per year (according to google scholar). That’s more than all my publications have received altogether over the years. Reason enough to read the book that promises a…