Quantum mechanics is inherently a non-deterministic theory

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Standard interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Copenhagen interpretation and various collapse models, treat the theory as fundamentally probabilistic and non-deterministic.

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The retrieved literature consistently supports the premise that quantum mechanics is fundamentally characterized by indeterminacy, probability, and measurement-dependent outcomes across multiple standard interpretations and foundational frameworks.

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An Indeterminacy-based Ontology for Quantum Theory

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Francisco Pipa. An Indeterminacy-based Ontology for Quantum Theory. 2024

Paper 0 discusses quantum indeterminacy as a central feature of generative quantum theories.

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Modal Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

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Dennis Dieks. Modal Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198844495.013.48

Paper 1 reviews modal interpretations of quantum mechanics that deal with probabilistic and non-deterministic states of affairs.

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An Introduction to the Foundations and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

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Theodore McKeever, Ahsan Nazir. An Introduction to the Foundations and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjp-2026-0078

Paper 2 notes the fundamental role of probabilistic measurement postulates and interpretations like Copenhagen and objective collapse models.

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Exploring the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: Recent Developments and Open Questions

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Arun Kumar. Exploring the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: Recent Developments and Open Questions. 2024. https://doi.org/10.36676/jqst.v1.i1.05

Paper 3 highlights ongoing foundational debates regarding measurement and indeterminacy in quantum mechanics.

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Quantum Collapse and Computation in an Everett Multiverse.

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Tamburini F, Licata I. Quantum Collapse and Computation in an Everett Multiverse.. 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/e26121068

Paper 10 discusses the indeterminacy of measurement outcomes from the perspective of an internal observer.

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