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Originally Posted by Chris Noble  Von Neumann's interpretation differs markedly from Heisenberg's and even more so from Bohr's. It is important to realise that there is absolutely no difference in the experimental predictions of these interpretations. There is no experiment that can distinguish between them. It would be foolhardy to hang your hopes on one interpretation because it gives hope to your metaphysical wishes. |
Well, isn't it a bit premature to say that there are no difference in experimental predictions? Although von Neumann (or Stapp for that matter) don't link such phenomena up to their theory them self, it is possible to argue that some psi experiments can be used to separate the interpretations. But then you have to at least consider the possibility that some psi experiments can be considered evidence, something I suspect you don't
As to metaphysical wishes, yes I like the picture of a more "mindful" universe than what the mainstream view is today. But does that mean that I just cherry pick my evidence and think about these things in a totally uncritical fashion? No! I'm quite skeptical, but at the same time open minded. I don't base my opinions on theory (which are always replaced and expanded at a later stage), but experiment.
I could point to your metaphysical wishes also. You seem extremely certain of your views