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Quantum Mechanics

Jenann Ismael · 2020 · Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional

Summary

Survey of foundational issues in quantum mechanics, including measurement, probability, superposition, interpretation, and why the formalism does not straightforwardly license popular mystical claims.

Why it matters here

Background reference for any claim that hinges on the foundations of QM, especially many-worlds, emergent-time, and physics-adjacent metaphysical claims.

Linked claims

Evidence score 5/10

Emergent time

If quantum gravity is right, time may be derived rather than fundamental. Active research; nothing settled.

Evidence score 5/10

Many-Worlds Interpretation

Everett's solution to the measurement problem. No collapse — every outcome happens in branching universes.

Related evidence hubs

Topic hub

Reality & Time

Physics-adjacent worldviews — block universe, many-worlds, simulation, free will.

Evidence pillar

Reality & time models

Block universe, presentism, eternalism, emergent time.

Evidence pillar

Physics-adjacent worldview theories

Many-worlds, simulation, mathematical universe.