I Are there always multiple copies of you walking just beside you?

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The discussion centers on whether physics implies the existence of multiple copies of a person walking beside them. Participants express concern that the referenced book mixes philosophical ideas with physics, detracting from the scientific content. There is a debate about the importance of philosophical interpretation in understanding physics, questioning if mathematical presentation alone suffices for comprehension. Ultimately, the thread concludes with a reminder that discussions on philosophy are not permitted in the forum. The focus remains on the need for clarity in physics education without philosophical distractions.
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Does physics say that when you are walking, there are always multiple copies of you walking just beside you?

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Source: Introductory Classical Mechanics by David Morin
 
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I'd strongly recommend to change your book since it seems to indulge in philosophical gibberish rather than introducing the relevant physics.
 
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vanhees71 said:
I'd strongly recommend to change your book since it seems to indulge in philosophical gibberish rather than introducing the relevant physics.

But is some amount of philosophical interpretation important for a better understanding of the material? If a book just shows us the math without any physical picture or theory, can we say that we understand the physics?
 
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