Shroedinger's Cat, New Yorker Cartoon

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Start date Jun 18, 2024

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The discussion centers around the philosophical implications of Schrödinger's Cat, questioning whether a cat that is both dead and alive can be considered as having two distinct states or identities. Participants explore the paradox of existence and how it relates to the concept of identity in quantum mechanics. The conversation also touches on the humorous aspects of the New Yorker cartoon, which illustrates the absurdity of the scenario. Ultimately, the dialogue reflects on the nature of reality and perception in relation to the famous thought experiment. The exploration of these themes highlights the complexity of defining existence in quantum terms.

Jun 18, 2024

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If your cat is both dead and alive, does that mean you have two cats?

Sep 3, 2024

Tom.G

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Greg Bernhardt said:

If your cat is both dead and alive, does that mean you ~~have~~ had two cats?

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