Niels Bohr’s answer to the measurement problem of quantum mechanics reshaped physics, but it wasn’t the only solution. Learn why it won out.
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Quantum Wave Function Collapse: 3 Approaches to the Cause
Quantum particles can exist in multiple possible states at once — until measurement seems to force wave function collapse. Learn more.
Bell’s Theorem Explained: Spooky Action at a Distance Is Real
John Bell’s work transformed abstract philosophical debates into testable experiments. Learn how his theorem shocked the physics world.
Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle Explained (Hawking)
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle explains why we can never measure the position and speed of a particle with perfect accuracy. Learn more.
What Is Attention & How Has It Become a Resource?
Attention has become a valuable commodity in the digital economy. Learn what attention is, how it works, and the psychology behind it.
What Is the Measurement Problem in Quantum Mechanics?
Quantum mechanics seems to demand two sets of laws for identical particles. Learn about the measurement problem and why it matters.
Albert Einstein on Quantum Mechanics: Why It Troubled Him So
Albert Einstein contributed to the quantum mechanics revolution. Learn why he spent years arguing against how others interpreted the theory.
Classical Physics vs. Quantum Mechanics (Adam Becker)
Classical physics saw reality as a predictable machine. Learn how assumptions were shattered, leading to the quantum mechanics revolution.
What Does It Mean to Be Brave? Perspectives on Courage
Courage doesn’t mean fearlessness or grand heroic gestures. Learn how bravery is more nuanced—and more accessible—than you might think.
What Is the New Jim Code? Ruha Benjamin Explains
Is there a modern form of racism that hides behind mathematical formulas and scientific authority? Learn what the New Jim Code is.