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Can the Future Influence the Past? Retrocausality in Quantum Theory | Ruth Kastner

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Exploring Non-Locality in Quantum Theory

This chapter examines the intricacies of non-locality in quantum mechanics, focusing on Bell's inequalities and the Koch and Specker theorem. Through discussions on the transactional interpretation and metaphors like Flatland, it challenges traditional notions of locality and causality while emphasizing the contextual nature of quantum observables. The chapter also critiques ad hoc reasoning in scientific models, advocating for a robust theoretical foundation to support the nuances of quantum behavior.

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