Did John Wheeler Really Believe Consciousness Causes Collapse?

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In summary, Wheeler's views on consciousness causing quantum collapse have been misinterpreted in an article from 2002, as his stance from 1983 remains consistent. He emphasizes that consciousness has no role in the quantum process and that any perception of its influence is a separate aspect of the story. Additionally, the article may have sensationalized Wheeler's views for entertainment purposes. Wheeler's colleague, Andrei Linde, is not a "crackpot" as suggested in the article.
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I found this article in 2002 that says Wheeler beleives that counsciousness causes collapse but there is a famous quote in 1983 where he argues counsciusness does not cause collapse. My question is did he change his mind or did the article misinterpret him complelty to sell a "entertaining" sudo fantasy interpretation of QM physics? And is stanford university physicist Andrei Linde a crackpot?

http://discovermagazine.com/2002/jun/featuniverse

John A. Wheeler:
Caution: "Consciousness" has nothing whatsover to do with the quantum process. We are dealing with an event that makes itself known by an irreversible act of amplification, by an indelible record, an act of registration. Does that record subsequently enter into the "consciousness" of some person, some animal or some computer? Is that the first step into translating the measurement into "meaning" meaning regarded as "the joint product of all the evidence that is available to those who communicate." Then that is a separate part of the story, important but not to be confused with "quantum phenomena." (Wheeler, 1983).
 
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That's a bit strange - the top part of the article says "Eminent physicist John Wheeler says he has only enough time left to work on one idea: that human consciousness shapes not only the present but the past as well"
but during the article it seems he actually has his original stance still.
 

1. Who is John Wheeler?

John Wheeler was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of quantum mechanics and general relativity. He is known for coining the term "black hole" and his work on the theory of quantum foam.

2. What is the "fli flop" theory proposed by John Wheeler?

The "fli flop" theory, also known as the "participatory universe" theory, suggests that the universe is not only affected by physical matter, but also by conscious observers. This theory proposes that the act of observation plays a crucial role in shaping the universe.

3. What evidence supports the "fli flop" theory?

There is currently no concrete evidence that supports the "fli flop" theory. However, some physicists argue that the concept of quantum entanglement, where particles can affect each other instantaneously regardless of distance, could be a form of participatory universe in action.

4. How does the "fli flop" theory differ from other theories of the universe?

The "fli flop" theory differs from other theories, such as the Big Bang theory and the steady state theory, in that it takes into account the role of consciousness in the universe. It suggests that the universe is not a static entity, but is constantly evolving and influenced by conscious observers.

5. Has the "fli flop" theory been widely accepted by the scientific community?

No, the "fli flop" theory has not been widely accepted by the scientific community. Many physicists view it as a philosophical concept rather than a scientifically proven theory. However, it has sparked interesting discussions and further research on the role of consciousness in the universe.

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