Undergrad Lawrence Krauss: Quantum Mechanics is deterministic (video)

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The discussion centers on Lawrence Krauss's assertion that quantum mechanics (QM) is deterministic, raising questions about the measurement effect and its implications for indeterminism in the universe. Participants debate the connection between deterministic laws and probabilistic measurements, referencing Born's rule and the historical context of the Einstein-Bohr debates. Some argue that while QM calculations appear deterministic, they do not account for the inherent indeterminism observed in measurements. The conversation highlights the complexity of interpreting quantum mechanics and the ongoing debate over whether the universe is fundamentally deterministic or indeterministic. Ultimately, the discussion reflects a divide in perspectives on the nature of reality as described by quantum physics.
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