On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8:21:32 PM UTC-6, Alan Grayson wrote: > > > > On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8:07:46 PM UTC-6, Brent wrote: >> >> >> >> On 10/12/2019 5:46 PM, Alan Grayson wrote: >> >> >>>> What does "realized" mean? made real? Being real is a metaphysical >>>> concept. Bohr never said anything about components of a superposition >>>> being real. He famously said “Physics is not about how the world is, >>>> it is about what we can say about the world” and “Everything we call real >>>> is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.” >>>> >>>> Brent >>>> >>> >>> The latter comment is ridiculous. Aren't protons, neutrons and electrons >>> real? >>> >>> >>> Ask Bohr. You never answer my questions; why should I answer yours. >>> >>> Brent >>> >> >> What questions haven't I answered??? AG >> >> >> Scan up until you see this symbol "?" >> >> Brent >> > > I explained what "realized" means by giving an example; S's cat, alive and > dead simultaneously. Also, I said I would get back to you about spin > superpositions when I have time to research the issue. Other than those > items, I honestly have no idea what you're complaining about. Try asking me > again. AG >
Maybe this is what you want; my definition or concept of what's "real" or "realizable". It's something that's measurable, like the fundamental particles; or in Vic's terminology, something that "kicks back". AG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Everything List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/everything-list/801ec3b4-7f58-4437-b107-412e709747bb%40googlegroups.com.
