So Schrodinger's cat is a gambler

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of Schrodinger's cat playing French roulette with the possibility of activating a life terminating device with a 50% chance. The question is raised as to what would happen from the cat's perspective and whether its chances of winning would increase. The many-worlds interpretation is mentioned, but it is stated that neither Schrodinger's cat nor the many-worlds interpretation work in the way the conversation suggests. The suggestion is made to read more about Schrodinger's cat and to find a reliable source for understanding quantum mechanics. The conversation is closed.
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farolero
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ok ill use a cat instead of a person for would be ugly to kill a person even in the imagination though a cat doesn't know how to gamble:

shrodinger cat is playing french roulete and every time he loses the life terminating device with a 50% chance is activated

what would happen from the perspective of the cat?

would his chances to win at roulette increase?

as i see it every time he wins there are two winning cats in two different worlds while when he loses just one living cat remains

so supposing the many world theory true he has double chance to win than to lose

what quantum school would make this true?
 
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farolero said:
what quantum school would make this true?
None.

Neither Schrodinger's cat nor the many-worlds interpretation work the way you think they do, so the questions you're asking here don't make much sense. Two things that you may want to try:
1) Read through some of the many past threads here about Schrodinger's cat.
2) Find and read a book that accurately presents quantum mechanics. You could do worse than Giancarlo Ghiradi's "Sneaking a look at God's cards".

This thread is closed, although as usual anyone can ask any mentor to reopen it if there is more that needs ot be said.
 

Related to So Schrodinger's cat is a gambler

1. What is Schrodinger's cat?

Schrodinger's cat is a thought experiment proposed by physicist Erwin Schrodinger in 1935. It illustrates the paradox of quantum superposition, where a cat in a sealed box can be both alive and dead at the same time until the box is opened and the cat's state is observed.

2. How does Schrodinger's cat relate to gambling?

In the thought experiment, Schrodinger's cat is used as a metaphor for the unpredictability of quantum mechanics. Similarly, gambling involves an element of uncertainty and chance, making the two concepts relatable.

3. What is the significance of Schrodinger's cat being a gambler?

The use of a gambler in the thought experiment highlights the concept of risk and reward. In both quantum mechanics and gambling, the outcome is unknown until observed or revealed, leading to a potential loss or gain.

4. Is Schrodinger's cat a real cat?

No, Schrodinger's cat is a hypothetical cat used in a thought experiment to illustrate a difficult concept in quantum mechanics. It is not a real cat, and no actual cats were harmed in the making of this experiment.

5. Does Schrodinger's cat have any practical uses?

Schrodinger's cat is primarily used as a teaching tool to explain the principles of quantum mechanics. It has also been applied in other fields, such as biology and economics, to demonstrate the concept of uncertainty and the impact of observation on a system.

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