Effects of perception

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Bishop Berkeley's philosophical assertion "Esse est percipi" directly correlates with the observer's role in quantum mechanics, particularly in the context of the wave function collapse. The discussion highlights the Measurement Problem in quantum mechanics, suggesting that Berkeley's ideas may predate and anticipate this issue. Participants emphasize the significance of observation in both classical and quantum realms, indicating a philosophical intersection between Berkeley's theories and modern quantum mechanics.

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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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Importance, typo but see your point!
 
Interested in views on the nature of observation. In qm a classical world intervebtion via apparatus in Berkeley...
 

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