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You are here		blog.rongarret.info Rondam Ramblings: Quantum transitions take time. This is not news.
\|	\|	richardcarrier.blogspot.com Richard Carrier Blogs: Calling All Physicists	2.2 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	Over the years I have been mulling a problem in metaphysics: the ontological mysteries of Quantum Mechanics. I have been developing a theory...	2.2 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	www.preposterousuniverse.com Energy Conservation and Non-Conservation in Quantum Mechanics - Sean Carroll	2.0 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	[AI summary] The text discusses the implications of quantum mechanics and the concept of expected energy in quantum systems. It highlights the difference between the average energy of a quantum state and the energy of the system post-measurement, emphasizing that the former is a statistical average while the latter is determined by the measurement outcome. The discussion also touches on the broader context of quantum theory, including the role of measurement and the probabilistic nature of quantum states. Additionally, it references the importance of energy in physical processes and the connection to classical thermodynamics, suggesting that while quantum mechanics provides a framework for understanding energy at a fundamental level, classical concepts still...	2.0 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	scottaaronson.blog Shtetl-Optimized » Blog Archive » Randomness Rules in Quantum Mechanics	2.0 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	So, Part II of my two-part series for American Scientist magazine about how to recognize random numbers is now out. This part---whose original title was the one above, but was changed to "Quantum Randomness" to fit the allotted space---is all about quantum mechanics and the Bell inequality, and their use in generating "Einstein-certified random numbers."	2.0 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	mathscholar.org Is modern science socially constructed and forever tentative? « Math Scholar	20.6 parsecs away Travel
\|		[AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research.	20.6 parsecs away Travel