Quantum mechanics is inherently a non-deterministic theory
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 79/100
Standard interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Copenhagen interpretation and various collapse models, treat the theory as fundamentally probabilistic and non-deterministic.
Evidence for · 5
An Indeterminacy-based Ontology for Quantum Theory
2024 · cited by 4
Paper 0 discusses quantum indeterminacy as a central feature of generative quantum theories.
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More for · 4
Modal Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
2022 · cited by 3
Paper 1 reviews modal interpretations of quantum mechanics that deal with probabilistic and non-deterministic states of affairs.
An Introduction to the Foundations and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
2026 · cited by 2
Paper 2 notes the fundamental role of probabilistic measurement postulates and interpretations like Copenhagen and objective collapse models.
Exploring the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: Recent Developments and Open Questions
2024 · cited by 2
Paper 3 highlights ongoing foundational debates regarding measurement and indeterminacy in quantum mechanics.
Quantum Collapse and Computation in an Everett Multiverse.
2024 · cited by 0
Paper 10 discusses the indeterminacy of measurement outcomes from the perspective of an internal observer.