Is the physical whole a sum of quantum measurements?

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The discussion centers on the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics, specifically whether the macroscopic universe is merely a collection of quantum measurements. Participants generally agree that observations in quantum mechanics suggest that the macroscopic world is constructed from microscopic interactions. However, there is acknowledgment that quantum mechanics may not fully encapsulate the entirety of microscopic phenomena, indicating a potential gap in understanding the complete nature of reality.

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Are all observations of quantum nature, that the macroscopic universe is just a montage of microscopic interactions we have experienced?
 
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You might get a bit of a debate about what it means to 'observe', but as a whole i'd say yes most people would agree with that given a few provisions (like maybe QM isn't the whole microscopic story etc)
 

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