Einstein & Bohr: Debates & Friendship

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Einstein and Bohr, despite their famous debates on quantum mechanics, maintained a friendly relationship throughout their intellectual exchanges. Their discussions often revolved around key paradoxes, such as the nature of reality and the implications of quantum mechanics, notably highlighted during the Solvay Conference where Einstein famously declared he did not believe in a universe governed by chance. Contrary to some portrayals of animosity, their interactions were primarily informal or conducted through written correspondence, suggesting that they respected each other's viewpoints even amidst disagreement. This dynamic illustrates that intellectual debates can coexist with friendship, challenging the notion that differing opinions lead to personal conflict.
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This is more of a historical question than an actual physics question sorry... but it is physics related so here it goes

I know when they first met Einstein and Bohr became good friends but does anyone know if they stayed that after all their famous debates about the paradoxes of quantum mechanics? I assume they still would be, An adult should be able have intellectual disagreements with someone and still remain great friends its a pretty boring if you hang out with yes men all day. Anyways the reason I ask is every time I read about their debates they're portrayed like they dislike each other.thanks
 
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stevo101 said:
... does anyone know if they stayed that after all their famous debates about the paradoxes of quantum mechanics? ...

This is an area where my knowledge is quite thin and spotty. Can you summarize and say which paradoxes they famously debated?

I know there was that famous Solvay conference in Belgium where Einstein made a kind of pontifical declaration about not playing dice.
Maybe you could remind us of the places, times, topics of the other debates?

Hmmm
According to Wikipedia (not always reliable) there were no actual debates!

The discussion between the two was at times either informal or carried out by written communication, and incidentally remained friendly.
 
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