This makes me wonder if we could also argue that there were multiple denominations of classical mechanics. Newton's laws, Hamiltonians and Lagrangians come to mind. I recall that people including Newton were also unsettled by Newton's law of gravity ('action at a distance')[1] and tried to come up with more 'intuitive' theories. The one where the law of attraction arises from being bombarded by particles from the universe (screening) was an amusing one that doesn't work due to thermal effects [2].
reply[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_at_a_distance [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_explanations_of_gra...
> The one where the law of attraction arises from being bombarded by particles from the universe (screening) was an amusing one that doesn't work due to thermal effects [2]
replyBut isn’t that how EM actually works ?
The photon mediates the electromagnetic force
Yes this is a particular interest of mine, the various interpretations of QM. Most physicists subscribe to the Copenhagen interpretation, but I still find it has philosophical quandaries.
He mentioned many-worlds.
Bohmian mechanics has been shown to be inadequate.
replyBlokhinstev's ensemble interpretation, which I like, is unattractive to many.
Situation: There are 12 major interpretations of quantum mechanics.
replyQuantum Bayesianism (QBism): We need to eliminate the interpretational conundrums that have beset quantum theory. A quantum state should not be thought to offer a description or representation of physical reality – instead it represents the degrees of belief an agent has about the possible outcomes of measurements.
Situation: There are 13 major interpretations of quantum mechanics.
A Bohmian Rhapsody, you say?
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