On the Unavoidability of the Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

TL;DR

This paper emphasizes the importance of clearly defining 'interpretation' in quantum mechanics discussions to prevent misunderstandings and facilitate more precise debates on the subject.

Contribution

It provides a clarification of the term 'interpretation' in quantum mechanics, addressing a key weak point in the ongoing debates.

Findings

Highlights the lack of a clear definition of 'interpretation' in quantum mechanics discussions

Argues that clarifying 'interpretation' is essential for meaningful debate

Calls for precise terminology to improve understanding in the field

Abstract

Recently, the presence in the literature (also recent) of voluminous discussions about the interpretation of quantum mechanics has been labelled as scandalous. We claim that a weak point of the debate which hosted such a conclusion is a lack of a definition of the term "interpretation". In the present note, we would "like to make precise" that meaning and to show how such a clarification is necessary in order to avoid misunderstandings.