Terry Tao's Interesting View of QM

In summary, Terry Tao is an Australian mathematician known for his contributions in various fields, including quantum mechanics. He also has an interesting blog. Recently, an article on his blog discussed the connection between quantum mechanics and the game Tomb Raider, which was thought-provoking. One person found the article interesting and suggested including "Tomb Raider" in the headline.
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I rather like Terry Tao, not only because he is Australian, a great mathematician, maybe even the greatest currently living, whose contributions range across a wide gamut of areas including QM (which interestingly he actually failed at university - but that is a story of bad study habits for another time) but because he maintains an interesting blog.

I came across the following which I found rather thought provoking about QM and the game Tomb Raider:
https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2007/02/26/quantum-mechanics-and-tomb-raider/

Interesting.

Thanks
Bill
 
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That was an interesting article. Thanks for sharing it here. I think you should've included "Tomb Raider" in your headline. :smile:
 
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1. What is Terry Tao's Interesting View of QM?

Terry Tao's Interesting View of QM is a perspective on quantum mechanics proposed by mathematician Terry Tao. It suggests that the mathematical formalism used to describe quantum mechanics can be understood as a way to model the behavior of complex systems, rather than as a fundamental description of reality.

2. How does Terry Tao's view differ from traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics?

Unlike traditional interpretations, which often focus on the physical properties of particles and wave functions, Terry Tao's view emphasizes the mathematical structure and behavior of complex systems. This can lead to a different understanding of phenomena such as wave-particle duality and quantum entanglement.

3. What are the implications of Terry Tao's view for our understanding of quantum mechanics?

Terry Tao's view challenges traditional notions of causality and determinism in quantum mechanics, suggesting that they may not be as fundamental as previously thought. It also opens up new avenues for research and applications, such as using complex systems theory to better understand the behavior of quantum systems.

4. Is Terry Tao's Interesting View of QM widely accepted in the scientific community?

While Terry Tao's view has gained some traction among mathematicians and physicists, it is still considered a minority perspective in the scientific community. It continues to be a topic of debate and further research.

5. How does Terry Tao's view impact other areas of science and mathematics?

Terry Tao's view has the potential to bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and other fields, such as computer science and information theory. It also highlights the importance of understanding complex systems in various disciplines.

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