Do Bell experiments disprove local realism?

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The discussion centers on the implications of Bell experiments regarding local realism. Participants agree that if local realism is defined according to Bell's theorem, the results of these experiments do indeed challenge its validity. However, interpretations vary, and some argue that alternative definitions of local realism may not be contradicted by the experimental outcomes. The consensus emphasizes the need for clarity in defining local realism to draw definitive conclusions.

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Why or why not?
 
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If you define "local realism" as Bell, then yes. If not, then not.
 
Although we have many threads on the this question, none of them have improved on vanhees's answer above:.

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