The Real Meaning of Quantum Mechanics

TL;DR

This paper proposes a contextual realist interpretation of relational quantum mechanics, emphasizing a clear concept of reality and distancing consciousness from metaphysical roles, aiming to resolve interpretational issues.

Contribution

It introduces a new interpretation called contextual realism, refining relational quantum mechanics with a focus on reality and eliminating metaphysical problems.

Findings

Provides a coherent interpretation avoiding metaphysical issues

Clarifies the concept of reality in quantum mechanics

Connects to and revises the Copenhagen interpretation

Abstract

We suggest a contextual realist interpretation of relational quantum mechanics. The principal point is a correct understanding of the concept of reality and taking into account the categorical distinction between the ideal and the real. Within our interpretation, consciousness of the observer does not play any metaphysical role. The proposed approach can also be understood as a return to the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, corrected within the framework of contextual realism. The contextual realism allows one to get rid of the metaphysical problems encountered by various interpretations of quantum mechanics, including the relational one.