Why Did My Wave Function Collapse on the Way to Lecture?

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The discussion revolves around a user experiencing a humorous yet perplexing moment when all doors to a lecture hall were locked except one, leading to a metaphorical "collapse" of their wave function. Participants engage with playful banter, questioning the scenario and suggesting alternate interpretations, like the possibility of multiple doors. The tone remains light-hearted, with some expressing confusion while others find humor in the situation. The conversation highlights the blend of academic life and whimsical thought experiments. Overall, the thread captures a mix of anxiety and amusement surrounding a seemingly trivial event.
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I was walking to lecture and normally there are several doors leading to the lecture hall, but for some reason all of them were locked except for one... when I tried to go through the only unlocked door, my wave function just collapsed! I'm scared and I don't know what to do...
 
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Awesome post.
 
pergradus said:
I was walking to lecture and normally there are several doors leading to the lecture hall, but for some reason all of them were locked except for one... when I tried to go through the only unlocked door, my wave function just collapsed!

:smile:
pergradus said:
I'm scared and I don't know what to do...

Branch out.
 
pergradus said:
I was walking to lecture and normally there are several doors leading to the lecture hall, but for some reason all of them were locked except for one... when I tried to go through the only unlocked door, my wave function just collapsed! I'm scared and I don't know what to do...

Assume the position. (Thank you master may I have another one please).
 
I have this under control. No one interfere.
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
I have this under control. No one interfere.
Can we watch?
 
I don't get this post.
But, then maybe I do.
 
Ah? (message too short gosh - with just ah?)
 
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Are you sure there weren't two doors? Maybe you went through both. Just sayin'...
 
  • #11
This is good news! You won't interfere with yourself!
 

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