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>>Since quantum mechanics appears to be a true theory of nature, it governs all physical systems... That's quite naïve. I'd say quantum mechanics seems to be t

• eoinmurray92 13y ago
  All macro systems are consistent with blown up versions of quantum systems. Chemistry, then biology. Whats left?
  • dvanduzer 13y ago
    When you're studying the philosophy of science, it's more accurate to say that our theories and equations describe reality rather than to say that they govern reality. That's not necessarily arguing that a more fundamental theory might exists that could overturn socially unpopular theories higher up the chain. Sure, that happens in certain kind of debates rather often, but I'm not sure that's what's happening here.
    • eoinmurray92 13y ago
      Yes you correct of course. I thought the point nsns was making that quantum was holding on the micro scale, and not-above that. I didn't get that he was commenting on the difference between _govern_ and _describe_.
• shardling 13y ago
  What, exactly, do you think they meant by the word 'appears t be'? It's not naivety -- it's just not interesting to get sidetracked by philosophy every time you talk about a particular scientific theory. For the sake of brevity, all that stuff can be shoved to the side in this context.