I What is the actual definition of the position of an object?

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The discussion centers on defining the concept of position, emphasizing that it is fundamentally tied to spatial coordinates and interactions. Position is described as the location of an object in a coordinate system, but there is debate about whether it can exist independently of observation and interaction. Some argue that position is merely a property of interaction, while others assert that it is a well-defined mathematical concept that does not rely on an observer. The conversation also touches on the philosophical implications of observation in defining physical properties. Ultimately, the consensus is that position is a clear concept, though its interpretation can vary based on philosophical perspectives.
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renormalize said:
Your reasoning is still unclear to me. Can you answer this: do you, or do you not, believe that a random planetoid in the asteroid-belt follows a well-defined orbital trajectory as a function of time, regardless of whether that particular body has ever been observed by anyone or anything (such as astronomers, space probes or even aliens)?
I only believe that an observer or position detector will give the trajectory as predicted by laws of motion . Think of position as just a value given by a position detector with respect to time. Then there will be no meaning of position without observer
 
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quantum philosopher said:
OK now I will be very specific . Define what is position (in any way that you want)
That is literally the opposite of what I asked. This thread is going nowhere. Thread locked.
 
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