Quantum Reality Check: Overstuffed Edition

A comprehensive guide to understanding the utterly absurd world of quantum mechanics.

Warning: may cause temporary loss of sanity.

Schrodinger's Dilemma Many-Worlds Interpretation Quantum Superposition

Schrödinger's Cat: The Classic Thought Experiment

Schrödinger's Cat is the ultimate symbol of quantum absurdity. A cat in a box with a radioactive atom that has a 50% chance of decaying, and thus killing the cat. But wait, does the cat exist or not?

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Many-Worlds Interpretation: The Multiverse is Real (Or Is It?)

Imagine a universe where every possibility plays out. Every time you make a decision, the universe splits into multiple parallel universes.

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Quantum Superposition: Because You're Never Really Sure What's Going On

Superposition is when a particle exists in multiple states at once. It's like trying to decide what to eat for lunch, but your brain is like "Uh, I'll have a burger, no wait, a sandwich, no, wait, maybe just a salad..."

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