Re: Quantum Physics

[Steve Johnson <***>]

As I mentioned by successful I mean applicable to wide
range of phenomena and generating accurate
predictions. One immediate piece of evidence that can
be adduced is that most of electronics that
increasingly determine the nature of our life and
society would be impossible without QM principles.

- Steve


--- Judith Rosen <***> wrote:

> Steve Johnson wrote: As a side note I might add that
> it is well known 
> that
> Einstein throughout his life was not happy with
> Quantum Mechanics as were many other prominent
> physicists (e.g. David Bohm). Quantum Mechanics is
> probably the most successful theory human mind has
> so
> far produced (in terms of range of applicability and
> accuracy of prediction) but this is exactly why
> Rosen
> would warn us not to walk into the trap of
> identifying
> it with science or with reality.
> 
> How is Quantum Mechanics the most successful theory?
> I'm not being 
> facetious, here-- I've never heard anyone say that
> before so I would 
> like more information. Thanks,
> 
> Judith 
> 



                
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