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LearnedHand

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5. Yes i read (and somewhat understood) that part

Reply to Celerity (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 05:20 PM

Sep 20

What I mean is I thought quantum observations *always* included the observer’s consciousness as an inextricable part of the observation. IOW, I kept trying to understand what *new* element this essay was introducing. Again, I am likely misreading it. I had only a survey course in philosophy and only a passing introduction to phenomenology.

EDIT: Thank you for this challenge gong article!

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Why quantum mechanics needs phenomenology [View all] Celerity Sep 20 OP

That was fascinating. cachukis Sep 20 #1

I am woefully ignorant of phenomenology LearnedHand Sep 20 #2

this part may help you Celerity Sep 20 #3

Yes i read (and somewhat understood) that part LearnedHand Sep 20 #5

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Sep 20 #4