Quantum mechanics supports solipsism?

In summary, the conversation discussed the topic of solipsism and how it relates to quantum physics. It was mentioned that there is a lot of information on the internet about quantum physics supporting solipsism and some people, specifically physicists, believing in solipsism. The conversation also touched on the idea that if solipsism is true in quantum physics, then only one physicist would have consciousness while all others would be philosophical zombies. However, it was clarified that solipsism is a philosophy, not a scientific concept, and therefore there is no scientific mandate for or against it. The conversation ended with the forum moderator stating that the thread was closed as it was purely philosophical in nature.
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There is a lot of information on the Internet that quantum physics supports solipsism and that physicists believe in solipsism. I only trust this forum and the people who are here, so I want to ask you: 1. Is it true that quantum physics says solipsism is true? If this is true, then only one physicist has consciousness, and all other arephilosophical zombies. 2. Do physicists believe in this? If this is true, then every physicist is a solipsist who believes that only he has consciousness, and all other people have no consciousness and they are all philosophical zombies?
 
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Solipsism is philosophy, not physics. And it is exceptionally boring (IMO) philosophy too.

If you like solipsism (you have bad taste, IMO, but) you are welcome to keep it. If you don't like solipsism you are welcome to reject it. There is no scientific mandate one way or the other.

Since this thread is purely philosophy and has no scientific content, it is closed
 
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1. What is quantum mechanics?

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at a very small scale, such as atoms and subatomic particles.

2. What is solipsism?

Solipsism is a philosophical concept that states that only one's own mind is certain to exist and that the external world may not be real.

3. How does quantum mechanics support solipsism?

Some interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Copenhagen interpretation, suggest that the observation of a quantum system can affect its behavior. This has led some to argue that reality is subjective and can only be known through one's own perception, supporting the idea of solipsism.

4. Is solipsism widely accepted in the scientific community?

No, solipsism is not widely accepted in the scientific community as it is difficult to prove or disprove and goes against the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry, such as the existence of an objective reality.

5. How does the concept of consciousness relate to quantum mechanics and solipsism?

Some theories suggest that consciousness plays a role in the collapse of the quantum wave function, which determines the behavior of particles. This has led to speculation that consciousness may be the ultimate reality and supports the idea of solipsism.

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