Feeding Time: Berger & Wyse's Cat Ala

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The discussion centers around the philosophical implications of Schrödinger's cat as applied to a scenario involving cat food in a can. It explores the idea that until the can is opened, it exists in a state of uncertainty, potentially containing food or not. The conversation critiques a cartoonist's interpretation of this concept, suggesting it overlooks key elements like the presence of poison or a Geiger counter, which could further complicate the situation. The overall sentiment reflects a mix of intrigue and skepticism regarding the accuracy and depth of the cartoon's representation of the thought experiment.
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Berger and Wyse feed their cat, ala Physics Forums
 

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Not really, because now we know there's nothing in the can.

Edit: unless I'm missing something here :confused:
 
I guess: until you open the can it has both food|no food, (or maybe live food|dead food). However, the cartoonist missed the point. Or did not have poison and a Geiger counter to put in the can... I don't think poison kills cat food, either. Oh well, I thought it was interesting. If "not even wrong".
 

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