CFD

From: Merlin Cox <merlin_at_broceliande.demon.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 23:16:07 +0100


There's a term used by some physicists to describe the self-contradictory, nonlocal but entirely real nature of the quantum waveform: "contra-factual definiteness" (CFD). Supporters of CFD say that the many-worlds interpretation of orthodox quantum mechanics is an attempt to sidestep contra-factual definiteness (each individual world is simple and self-consistent).

   I like CFD because it is MGF. There must also be contra-factual indefiniteness (CFI), factual indefiniteness (FI) and even factual definiteness (FD), if you prefer.

Also, Go Mike C!

Merlin Cox


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