Do hidden variable theories reject superposition of states?

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do Hidden variable(local and non local) theories say all objects exist as a single objects in a single location rather than many locations at the same? unlike objects in superpostion?
 
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just simple responses please like a yes or no as I am not very knowledgeable
 
In Bohm Mechanics (a non-local hidden variable theory), each system is in a well-defined position at each instance of time.
 
StevieTNZ said:
In Bohm Mechanics (a non-local hidden variable theory), each system is in a well-defined position at each instance of time.

a single state then? not a superpostion of states
 
I2004 said:
a single state then? not a superpostion of states

Yes.
 
wikipedia says hidden variables have many wave histories, does this mean hidden variables like pilot wave and t'hoofts have universes with many histories?
 
I2004 said:
wikipedia says hidden variables have many wave histories, does this mean hidden variables like pilot wave and t'hoofts have universes with many histories?

You may be reaching the limits of what wikipedia can do for you:frown: - at some point there's no substitute for a decent textbook and/or teacher to get a solid foundation.

But if you can provide a pointer to the specific wikipedia quote you're thinking about, we may be able to give you a better answer.
 
I2004 said:
a state then? not a superpostion of states

yes.