Quantum mechanics and reality of matter

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of quantum mechanics on the nature of matter and its reality. Participants explore whether quantum mechanics negates the reality of matter or provides insights into its behavior, addressing both theoretical and conceptual aspects.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that quantum mechanics does not negate the reality of matter, but rather indicates that matter behaves differently than expected based on everyday experiences.
  • One participant questions the reasons behind the "obscure behavior" of matter in quantum mechanics.
  • Another participant emphasizes that physics addresses "how" questions rather than "why" questions, suggesting a limitation in understanding the nature of matter.
  • Several contributions highlight that quantum mechanics affirms the properties of matter necessary for practical applications, asserting that matter is real as experienced in daily life.
  • A speculative idea is raised about the possibility of matter having a non-material aspect or "soul," which is met with strong disagreement from another participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the implications of quantum mechanics for the reality of matter, with some asserting its reality and others questioning the nature of that reality. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the philosophical implications of matter and its relationship to concepts like "soul."

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal interpretations of quantum mechanics and its implications, which may not align with mainstream scientific consensus. The discussion includes speculative ideas that are not universally accepted.

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Do Quantum Mechanics negates the reality of matter and proves un-reality of matter ?
 
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No.
 
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No. It just tells us that matter behaves differently than we would expect based on our everyday experiences.
 
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Drakkith said:
No. It just tells us that matter behaves differently than we would expect based on our everyday experiences.
well can it be possible to to know the reason behind its such obscure behavior or nature?
 
DrClaude said:
No.
So what does it conclude for the reality of matter ?
 
Imran Makhdoom said:
well can it be possible to to know the reason behind its such obscure behavior or nature?
Physics answers "how" questions, not "why" questions.

Imran Makhdoom said:
So what does it conclude for the reality of matter ?
"Matter," defined in the usual sense of the work, is real.
 
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Imran Makhdoom said:
So what does it conclude for the reality of matter ?
Quantum mechanics concludes that matter has all the properties needed to guarantee that we can sit on it, play with it, build houses, airplanes, and computers, and conduct an online discussion about the properties of matter. Thus it concludes that matter is as real as you experience it in everyday life. And it does much more: It provides (together with corresponding experiments) all the information that go into the technology we are all enjoying at the present time.
 
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A. Neumaier said:
Quantum mechanics concludes that matter has all the properties needed to guarantee that we can sit on it, play with it, build houses, airplanes, and computers, and conduct an online discussion about the properties of matter. Thus it concludes that matter is as real as you experience it in everyday life. And it does much more: It provides (together with corresponding experiments) all the information that go into the technology we are all enjoying at the present time.
Well , can we say that matter in itself has a non matter or soul and matter is in fact the manifestation of the soul or non matter?
 
Imran Makhdoom said:
Well , can we say that matter in itself has a non matter or soul and matter is in fact the manifestation of the soul or non matter?

No. Absolutely not. Nothing you've said even makes any sense. Thread locked for failing to stick to mainstream science.

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