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Bishop Berkeley's philosophy emphasizes the significance of the observer, encapsulated in his principle "Esse est percipi," which suggests that existence is tied to perception. This idea parallels discussions in quantum mechanics regarding the observer's role in the collapse of the wave function, raising questions about the nature of reality and measurement. The conversation explores whether Berkeley's views anticipate the Measurement Problem in quantum mechanics, highlighting the interplay between observation and reality. Participants express interest in how classical interventions relate to Berkeley's ideas. The discussion ultimately connects philosophical perspectives on observation with contemporary quantum theories.
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Bishop Berkeley: Esse est percipe. QM link?
To what extent does Berkeley's idea of the impotance of the observer relate to their role in the collapse of the wave function? Does he anticipate tge Measurement Problem?
 
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edmund cavendish said:
TL;DR Summary: Bishop Berkeley: Esse est percipe. QM link?
Google "quantum mechanics bishop berkeley". There are lots of essays and discussions for you to absorb.
 
edmund cavendish said:
TL;DR Summary: Bishop Berkeley: Esse est percipe. QM link?

To what extent does Berkeley's idea of the impotance of the observer relate to their role in the collapse of the wave function? Does he anticipate tge Measurement Problem?
Do you mean importance or impotence?
 
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Interested in views on the nature of observation. In qm a classical world intervebtion via apparatus in Berkeley...
 

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