On the Compatibility of Possibilism With Quantum Mechanics
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2023-10-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
One of the prevailing views in the field of philosophy of time is Possibilism, also known
as the growing block universe theory. This theory posits that the universe is constantly
growing and changing, with the past being fixed and the future being open.
Nevertheless, the consistency between this theory and quantum physics remains a
subject of continuous scholarly debate. This thesis gives a persuasive argument that
asserts the compatibility between the theoretical framework of Possibilism and the
principles of quantum physics. Through the embrace of the Copenhagen Interpretation,
a profound perspective on Quantum Mechanics, wherein reality is intricately linked to
the observer's presence, I posit that the very essence of the future resides within its
inherent metaphysical indeterminacy. This indeterminacy, in turn, engenders a state of
openness, wherein possibilities abound and outcomes remain uncertain. I possess an
argument that seeks to ascertain the reality of the past, utilizing profound concepts such
as the arrow of time, the enigmatic measurement problem, and the intricate
phenomenon of entanglement. The inherent unpredictability of future events, which
makes it imperceptible to an observer in the present, when combined with the reality
the of past events, finally leads to a deep comprehension: The perspective of
Possibilism, which considers the future as a realm abundant with potential rather than
predetermined certainty, may be effectively integrated with the foundational principles
of Quantum Mechanics.
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Possibilism, Quantum mechanics, Copenhagen Interpretation, Compatibility,