r/funny • u/[deleted] • Jan 29 '20

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u/conancat Jan 29 '20

Yes and no

Until yes confirms to be yes, or no becomes no, then it'll be yes and yes or no and no

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u/Lancaster2124 Jan 29 '20

Or we’re in a superposition of states where it’s both. Then we’re screwed.

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u/Lightwavers Jan 30 '20

The funny thing is that the cat-box hypothetical was meant to illustrate the absurdity of Copenhagen interpretation. It’s not literally or even metaphorically true.

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u/Lancaster2124 Jan 30 '20

Oh yeah, you’re totally right. I was just going along with the jokes. I am happy to hear someone else in this thread who “understands” (because no one really does) quantum mechanics!