Diagnosing the Trouble With Quantum Mechanics
Jean Bricmont, Sheldon Goldstein
TL;DR
This paper critiques common interpretations of quantum mechanics, analyzes Weinberg's criticisms, and advocates for the pilot wave theory as a viable alternative that avoids these issues.
Contribution
It introduces Bohmian mechanics as a solution to quantum interpretation problems, addressing criticisms Weinberg raised against other approaches.
Findings
Weinberg's criticisms do not apply to pilot wave theory.
Bohmian mechanics offers a consistent interpretation of quantum phenomena.
The paper advocates for considering pilot wave theory as a serious alternative.
Abstract
We discuss an article by Steven Weinberg expressing his discontent with the usual ways to understand quantum mechanics. We examine the two solutions that he considers and criticizes and propose another one, which he does not discuss, the pilot wave theory or Bohmian mechanics, for which his criticisms do not apply.
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