The Most Controversial Thought Experiment In Physics
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Jul 21, 2026 15:31
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Put a cat in a box with a radioactive atom. Add a radiation detector that triggers the release of poisonous cyanide gas.
Schrödinger's thought experiment was supposed to be a criticism of quantum mechanics and is now one of it's best explainers.
Here's why and what happens to the cat...
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