The discussion centers on the concept of "anti-realism" as the opposite of "realism" in quantum mechanics. Participants explore terminology related to local and non-local realism, emphasizing that terms like "local anti-realism" yield limited search results compared to "non-local realism." Key theories mentioned include the Copenhagen interpretation, Bell's theorem, and the EPR paradox, which challenge traditional notions of reality in quantum mechanics. The conversation highlights that most scientific literature does not support realistic interpretations, with Bohmian mechanics being a notable exception.
PREREQUISITESPhilosophers of science, quantum physicists, and students of theoretical physics seeking to understand the implications of realism and anti-realism in quantum mechanics.
wuliheron said:I'm sorry to say I don't know of any interesting up to date works on the subject. Contextualist theories are just beginning to establish themselves and the evidence is still pouring in at a brisk pace. Photosynthesis and animal navigation abilities that apparently can only be explained by room temperature entanglement for example. Physicists are rediscovering the world all over again and often feeling a bit humbled by it being oh so much more complex then they imagined as well as excited at the prospects. Not unlike the transition we went through from Newtonian mechanics to modern physics.
fuzzyfelt said:Ok, thanks, wuliheron. I've seen and think I've mentioned this sort of notion in other contexts ((:), but hadn't seen much applied in this one, too.