How do you feel about Quantum Mechanics?

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The discussion revolves around participants' feelings and perspectives on quantum mechanics, touching on understanding, appreciation, and the philosophical implications of the theory. It includes personal experiences with the subject, varying levels of comprehension, and metaphorical comparisons.

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express varying levels of understanding of quantum mechanics, from basic principles to advanced mathematics.
  • One participant humorously suggests a need for a middle ground in self-assessment of understanding quantum mechanics.
  • A participant mentions the idea that understanding quantum mechanics might imply a lack of true understanding, referencing a common saying.
  • There are metaphorical comparisons made between quantum mechanics and art, specifically Picasso, with differing opinions on the aesthetic value of both.
  • Some participants note that while logical conclusions can be drawn in quantum mechanics, the inability to explain certain aspects leads to vagueness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions and feelings about quantum mechanics, with no clear consensus on its aesthetic value or the nature of understanding it. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.

Contextual Notes

Participants' understanding of quantum mechanics varies significantly, with some expressing familiarity with general ideas and others struggling with advanced concepts. The discussion includes personal reflections and philosophical musings, which may not align with traditional academic perspectives.

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How do you feel about Quantum Mechanics?
 
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Maybe there should be a step between I practically invented it and "I understand it a bit" for people (definetly not me) who understand it a lot but still wouldn't say they kenw so much they practically invented it.
 
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The basic principles, I understand, but certainly not the mathematics (I'm only 14!).
 
I've had formal training in it so, I'm perfectly happy with anything at undergraduate level, though I do have to refer back to my textbooks quite a lot.
 
Originally posted by Astronomer107
How do you feel about Quantum Mechanics?

The way things are always breaking these days its always helpful to have a good mechanic in the neighborhood. :wink:


"Having a question is greater than having an answer."

Is thaaaat right?? Is having a question greater than having an answer??

Creator
 
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There's a saying that if you understand quantum mechanics you don't understand it.
 


Originally posted by Creator

Is thaaaat right?? Is having a question greater than having an answer??

Creator

Picasso once said: Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.
 


Originally posted by Tail
Picasso once said: Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Someone once said: Painting is useless. It's only done by those who can't master photography.
 
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General ideas? yes.

Some of the general mathematics? sort of.

Some of the advanced mathematical concepts? not yet :smile:.
 
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Speaking of Picasso, from my per-
spective quantum mechanics does
for physics what Picasso did for
the human figure.

And please don't take that the
wrong way: I think Picasso was
a horrible artist.
 
  • #12
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
Speaking of Picasso, from my per-
spective quantum mechanics does
for physics what Picasso did for
the human figure.

And please don't take that the
wrong way: I think Picasso was
a horrible artist.

So you find it aesthically unpleasing? Well, physical theories are just meant to be functional.
 
  • #13
In general yes. Most of the conclusions seem to have been drawn in a logical manner , it is when you cannot explain things logically that the question begins to get a bit vague.
 

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