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My understanding is that the best current interpretation of quantum mechanics is that there is no interpretation and that you just have to do the math.
by mcguire 2y ago
My understanding is that the best current interpretation of quantum mechanics is that there is no interpretation and that you just have to do the math.
- lisper 2y agoYes, that's right. But if you want to assign any meaning to the math, and in particular if you want to adopt an ontology where you exist, then the math leaves you no alternative than to conclude that parallel universes also exist (unless you resort to special pleading like the Copenhagen interpretation).
- vehemenz 2y agoI mean, just doing the math and being agnostic about the strengths of different interpretations seems to be an interpretation. Maybe it's more of an epistemic position than a metaphysical one, but it still kinda counts.