The History of Being Human

HBH 50: Schrödinger's Cat Made Easy

Jul 16, 2023
In this episode, the host explains Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment, highlighting the strangeness of quantum mechanics. They discuss the concept of superposition and provide background information about Irving Schrödinger. The discomfort with quantum mechanics and Schrödinger's dilemmas are explored, along with the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the cat experiment. The episode concludes with closing remarks and reflections.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Schrödinger's Cat and the Concept of Superposition
02:13 • 4min
3
The Discomfort with Quantum Mechanics and Schrödinger's Dilemma
06:37 • 2min
4
Understanding Schrödinger's Cat Experiment
08:34 • 6min
5
Closing Remarks and Reflections
14:14 • 2min