The Strange Science of Schrödinger’s Cat and Quantum Superposition

Explore the intriguing intersection of philosophy and physics in this 30-minute lecture on Schrödinger's cat and quantum superposition. Delve into the famous thought experiment and its implications for understanding quantum mechanics. Examine various interpretations of quantum mechanics, including the Copenhagen Interpretation and the Many-Worlds Interpretation. Investigate the role of observation in creating superimpositions and the connection to Descartes' metaphysical dualism. Gain insights into Eugene Wigner's perspectives on observation phases and how they relate to quantum phenomena. Uncover the strange science behind one of physics' most perplexing concepts and its philosophical implications.

Where Physics Meets Philosophy
“Schrödinger’s Cat” and Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics Interpretations
Perspectives on the Copenhagen Interpretation
Eugene Wigner and Observation Phases
Descartes and Metaphysical Dualism
Many-Worlds Interpretation
How Observations Create Superimpositions