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Relational interpretation of quantum mechanics and Alexander Bogdanov's worldview.

Authors :
Rovelli, Carlo
Source :
Systems Research & Behavioral Science; Mar2023, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p312-319, 8p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

There is a surprising parallel between the conceptual step taken by the theoretical physicists who discovered quantum mechanics in the 1920s and the philosophical work of Alexander Bogdanov. Both were under the direct cultural influence of the ideas of Ernst Mach. Even more surprisingly, there are aspects of the current debate on the physical interpretation of the quantum formalism that closely mirror the Lenin‐Bogdanov debate, in particular on the confusion between subjectivity and relationality. It seems to me that the ideas of Alexander Bogdanov can still bring clarity and be fertile today when applied to open issues in the foundations of physics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10927026
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Systems Research & Behavioral Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163111814
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2931