What Kind of Relationality does Quantum Mechanics Exhibit?

TL;DR

This paper discusses a relational approach to quantum mechanics that emphasizes its inherent and dynamic relational aspects, comparing it to Orthodox RQM and addressing potential objections.

Contribution

It introduces an enhanced relational quantum mechanics framework that highlights the inherent and dynamic nature of relational properties, filling a gap in existing approaches.

Findings

Relational aspects of quantum mechanics are both inherent and dynamical.

The proposed approach offers advantages over Orthodox RQM.

Some objections to the relational approach can be addressed effectively.

Abstract

In this article I elaborate on the approach to relational quantum mechanics suggested by Adlam and Rovelli (2023). I suggest that this approach fills an important gap in the spectrum of relational approaches, because it posits that the relational aspects of quantum mechanics are both inherent and dynamical. I compare this approach to Orthodox RQM, arguing that it has a number of advantages, and I show how some possible objections can be resolved.