Einstein, God, Dice, and Quantum Mechanics
Dr. Doreen Fraser (University of Waterloo)

October 21, 2015, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University

Stevenson & Hunt Room A - Central Library
251 Dundas St
London N6A 1H3
Canada

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Einstein is best known for his contributions to the physics of spacetime, the Special and General Theories of Relativity. However, he also played an important role in the development of quantum mechanics, the other great theoretical advance in twentieth century physics. Einstein’s famous response to quantum mechanics was that “God does not play dice.” As the quote suggests, quantum mechanics made Einstein uncomfortable. I will discuss the reasons for his unease—the role of chance, the failure of the theory to represent reality, and “spooky” action at a distance.

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