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Will McCutcheon - Blurring the Boundary Between Quantum and Classical Knocks and Unknowns

Breaking Convention · May 8, 2019 · Will McCutcheon
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TL;DR

Quantum mechanics and classical physics are contrasted through the lens of human perception and physical reality. The classical, clockwork universe is framed as a convenient but limited approximation that fails to account for deeper quantum phenomena like superposition, interference, and entanglement. Measurement is identified as the mechanism that forces quantum systems into stable, seemingly classical states for human observation. A reliance on strictly classical interpretations, however, masks the inherent blurriness of reality and excludes vast amounts of accessible quantum information. Exploring these boundaries offers potential new perspectives on consciousness and how mind functions beyond standard classical frameworks.

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Published May 8, 2019 · Added Mar 31, 2026