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#quantum-mechanics
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What did Bell’s theorem actually prove? I keep hearing three different answers
First-year undergrad here, doing philosophy with some physics. In the space of one week I have been told by three different people that Bell's theorem proves: that the universe is non-local; that there are no hidden variables in quantum mechanics; that Einstein…
Started by Ethan Mercer4 replies162 views -
Does quantum indeterminacy help free will at all?
People sometimes argue that because quantum mechanics is indeterministic, there's room for free will. As a physicist, I'm sceptical. First, randomness isn't freedom. If my decision depends on a random quantum event, it isn't more mine than if it were determined. Second,…
Started by Emeka Nwosu4 replies206 views -
Kalam atomism did not anticipate quantum theory, however tempting the comparison
I am a reservoir engineer in Dhahran, and I read kalam for pleasure. Twice this year I have sat through talks claiming that the Ash'ari theologians "anticipated quantum mechanics": the world made of discrete atoms, accidents re-created at each instant, no necessary…
Started by Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani4 replies182 views