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The received view in foundations and philosophy of physics holds that if we reject supplementing quantum theory (QT) with certain hidden variables and consider that unitary QT is correct and universal, we should adopt a relationalist interpretation of QT. Relationalist interpretations relativize measurement outcomes to, for example, worlds, systems, agents, or reference frames. It includes the Many-Worlds Interpretation, Relational Quantum Mechanics, and QBism. These interpretations have potential costs connected with their relationalism that make them unattractive. Thus, if there exists a non-relational non-hidden variable universal intepretations of QT, it should be taken seriously. I will present an interpretation of this kind called Environmental Determinacy-based or EnD Quantum Theory (EnDQT), which goes beyond relationalism and the received view. EnDQT circumvents relationalism by constructing an account of indeterminate and determinate values and underlying quantum properties that is not relational while maintaining unitary non-hidden variable universal QT. In situations where a relationalist assumes that measurement outcomes are relativized, such as in the extended Wigner's

Author

Pipa, Francisco

Published

2023

Language

EN