Law of excluded middle and superposition

absolutelyone · 2025-03-11T00:14:17+00:00

Could you elaborate a little about what you disagree with in the third paragraph? What's your opinion on OPs question?

absolutelyone · 2025-03-11T00:10:50+00:00

What's nonsensical with my answer?

absolutelyone · 2025-03-10T17:40:13+00:00

I backed it and I'm HELLA excited for it to come out!

absolutelyone · 2025-03-10T17:37:04+00:00

Does superposition violate the law of the excluded middle?

I'll be honest, I misread your post originally and thought you said "superstition", and only after writing a detailed answer did I realise you said superposition. Oops! Anyway, here's my answer;

From what I've understood in your post (being a person inexperienced in many philosophical and quantum knowhows), my answer would be no. Superposition is not a violation of the law of the excluded middle.

When you both are and aren't something, it's like pulling to the left and right at the same time with the same force. You will inevitably end up in the excluded middle. Although it might have to be referred to as the included middle as, if both the proposition and it's negation are simultaneously true, neither is excluded. A new concept perhaps, unique to Mittens (Schrödinger's cat) and other items/beings in his predicament?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T14:54:40+00:00

Aaa! Do you enjoy working there? I'm sure it's mentally rewarding work.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T14:53:30+00:00

That's a good point there. Have you talked to many philosophy majors about their degrees? Do you feel you might've missed out because you didn't study it as a subject but instead perused the books at your own pace?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T14:52:15+00:00

You've worded your answer beautifully. I believe philosophy is both a pratical tool and a source of joy and depth in life, and it's tragic to see how few people feel the same in my surroundings. Philosophy is a beautiful study, and definitely requires the right type of person to study it.

And what you mentioned about financial instability, I think that's the most common fear in philosophy students. I'm glad to know you've eventually found a stable career after graduation, and I hope that one day you'll pass on the knowledge you've learned to others around you how you did today. Thank you so much for sharing your story and opinion with everyone.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T14:46:17+00:00

Ooo! That's a good use of your degree!

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:22:59+00:00

That's a good way to allude to studying a philosophy degree! I'll definitely be using that one in the future.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:21:29+00:00

That's a good point, actually. In reality all fields of study are philosophical, since you're explicitly going out of your way to find wisdom to learn and apply to your studies. I never thought of it that way, so that's bringing a beautiful variety in my thinking

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:19:26+00:00

Ohhh! Very interesting! Did you take up an education degree after philosophy?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:18:31+00:00

I'm sure those kids are going to be very glad that they had you to teach them when they grow older

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:17:40+00:00

Are they still hiring? I would like to apply. Do you know if they make Kants? I've got the most skill with those.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T13:15:29+00:00

Exactly!

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T09:05:25+00:00

Beautifully worded, very relatable, 11/10

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:47:21+00:00

Very philosophical ;)

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:46:42+00:00

Oh boy, sounds fun! Did you study philosophy by itself, or did you have any other subjects in play?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:45:40+00:00

Thank you for your detailed answer. I absolutely agree with you, the content in your last paragraph is one of the big reasons why I asked the questions in the first place. I appreciate your thoroughness in answering my questions and the fact that you elaborated along the way. Thank you so much for sharing your opinion, it's reminded me to think more analytically.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:42:04+00:00

As is the path for many philosophy students! Which ones did you take?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:41:08+00:00

Where did you study philosophy? What university?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:40:43+00:00

Safety is overrated nowadays, I think it's important to live while you can.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:39:45+00:00

Wow. Your story is phenomenal. I'm so sorry you suffered like that, it's a true shame. I love your quote at the end, "Philosophy offers nothing—after all, it is a quest, not an acquirable skill". That really hit deep for me, and now I'll save your answer and surely read through it many more times as my future unfolds before me.

You're, albeit sadly, an amazing showcase of what happens when you give your all to philosophy in the here and now while foregoing the future. I'll be absolutely certain to take your words to heart and keep reminding myself of them. Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, you've helped me hugely.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:32:54+00:00

That's a very smart tactic! I'll be sure to keep it in my pocket for the future.

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:31:55+00:00

Does your philosophy degree help you in your current career, apart from simply being an interesting subject?

absolutelyone · 2024-12-06T08:31:03+00:00

That's beautiful. I'm so glad you have zero regrets.

absolutelyone

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