

210 - David Albert & Tim Maudlin: A Discussion of Niels Bohr, Measurement, & Quantum Mechanics
Jun 2, 2024
David Albert, a professor of Philosophy at Columbia, and Tim Maudlin, a professor at NYU, discuss the measurement problem, philosophy in physics, Schrödinger's cat, Wigner’s friend, and Niels Bohr's impact on quantum mechanics and science philosophy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reevaluating the Term 'Measurement Problem' in Quantum Mechanics
02:57 • 22min
Exploring the Measurement Problem in Quantum Mechanics
25:20 • 18min
Perspectives on Quantum Mechanics
42:59 • 25min
Exploring Realism and Quantum Mechanics in Physics
01:07:55 • 6min
Exploring Realism and Instrumentalism in Physics Through Historical Examples
01:13:32 • 3min
Exploring Quantum Theory Perspectives and Mind-Body Problem
01:16:16 • 17min
Exploring Quantum Measurement and Wave Function Collapse in the Two-Slit Experiment
01:32:49 • 2min
Exploring Quantum Collapses and Interpretations
01:34:50 • 6min
Exploring Quantum Mechanics Interpretations and Experiments on Radioactive Decay
01:40:23 • 5min
Exploring the Measurement Problem in Quantum Mechanics
01:44:59 • 19min