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Why Do We See a Classical World?

Quantum Physics 2015-03-25 v2 History and Philosophy of Physics

Abstract

From a general abstract system theoretical perspective, a quantum-like system description in the spirit of a generalized Quantum Theory may appear to be simpler and more natural than a classically inspired description. We investigate the reasons why we nevertheless conceive ourselves embedded into a classically structured world. Categorial, physical and pragmatic reasons are proposed as explanations.

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@article{arxiv.1112.6271,
  title  = {Why Do We See a Classical World?},
  author = {Hartmann Römer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1112.6271},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

19 pages, based on a talk given at the symposium in honour of Basil Hiley, Helsinki 11.-14. 11. 2010 New version with minor additions and improvements at various places, expansion of Section 5, additional and updated references

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