Mistaking QM/Measurement problems....

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The discussion centers on the confusion among scientists regarding the relationship between quantum mechanics (QM) and various physical concepts such as weak fields, neutrinos, dark matter, and the Higgs field. Participants clarify that while quantum field theory is rooted in quantum mechanics, concepts like dark energy and gravity are primarily described by general relativity, although some quantum approaches exist. The distinction between QM and these other theories is emphasized, particularly regarding the measurement problem and its separation from classical theories.

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Who are the scientists or physicists who got confused and mistaken other stuff for quantum mechanics or vice versa.. mistaking QM for other stuff...

For example.. who are the scientists who thought QM (or the measurement problem) was related to the weak field, neutrino, dark matter, higgs field, strong force, mind, consciousness, electromagnetism, dark energy, gravitation, constant of nature or other stuff?

Or what theorem says that QM/Measurement problem is separate from all of these and can't be any of these?
 
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I'm not sure if I understand your question.

Our best descriptions for the weak interaction, neutrinos, dark matter candidates, Higgs, the strong interaction, and electromagnetism, are based on quantum field theory. As the name suggests, it is based on quantum mechanics.

Dark energy and gravity can be described with general relativity, a classical theory, but there are approaches to describe it with quantum field theory as well.

Constants of nature appear in all physical theories.

"mind" and "consciousness" don't fit in your list.
 

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