@MannyBrum
One thing will always be true though, a USB-A connector will always be both upside-down and rightside-up until you look at it. That's why it doesn't go into the port even though you already tried it both ways.
@jaredralls9221
My last job I was in quantum superposition; I was neither working nor fired at the same time
@5001Fergies
oh my god, finding out that covalent bonds are just a result of electrons being in superposition just absolutely blew my mind
@White-tq3si
I love the fact that I started out this video clueless about a single thing regarding quantum mechanics except that I know the Schrodinger's cat and now I'm invested in the topic.
@philipgmetcalf
The meowing from the box was probably a give-away.
@TechnooRam
To be or not to be- Shakespeare. To be and not to be- Schrodinger
@LogicalNiko
One of the more interesting things is that we do not really know how complex a system can be before quantum superposition collapses. We’re actually discovering new areas all the time that can only be described by the superposition state. One of the more complex systems we discovered a few years ago is that photosynthesis depends heavily on superposition. If we attempt to model photosynthesis purely in classical particle physics we find that the photon distribution of energy would overwhelm the cells and pretty much result in bonds being broken and the chlorophyll being destroyed. Instead the photon’s energy is actually behaving similarly to the double slit behavior and being optimally distributed across many different channels at the exact same time, leading to less stress on any particular chlorophyll. Thus without this mechanism plants would not exist and we would not have an oxygen rich atmosphere.
@galen1957
The cat has been in that box since 1935. It's dead!
@mahadevparmekar2565
Small correction regarding the covalent bond. Its not the quantum superposition that keeps the two nuclei (of the bonded atoms) together. Its the 'energy barrier'. When two elements with valence electrons come together (that is unpaired electrons in outermost shell), the valence electrons have the choice to stay with one nucleus or both nucleus (achieve superposition). But a stable covalent bond is only formed if the total enery of the electrons in superposition is less than the two electrons that are with individual nuclei. This energy is lost in the form electromagnetic radiation (typical infrared or visible frequency for most chemical reactions). That's what 'binds' the covalent bond together. In order to separate them, you need to supply that extra energy from outside. This difference of energy is the 'energy barrier' that makes a covalent bond stable. (Not quantum superposition per se). If this energy is supplied (like electrolysis of water) the base nuclei will get separated and you get the ingredient elements in pure form again. (Hydrogen and oxygen in case if water). So its not the superposition that keeps the covalent bond together. It is responsible for forming the bond, but if no net energy is lost, the elements will separate again. It's the loss of energy during the process that makes a covalent bond stable. (Keeps the nuclei together).
@gilbes1139
Schrödinger's cat is meant to demonstrate the absurdity of some interpretations of quantum mechanics, it is not meant to be a demonstrative analog. The double slit experiment is a lot of things, and it is usually misinterpreted. It just shows that all measurement requires interaction and interaction affects outcomes.
@nikpil93
Your ability to explain things, ask the questions we all have, and then answer them is impressive and makes your content stand out. Keep up the great work!
@AIlFather
Every explanation i've seen was just ppl repeating others but this, this truly explains. Now it all makes a lot more sense thank you for that.
@meredithgreenslade1965
We had a cat and named it Schroedinger. Best cat I ever had. He went missing. I didn't know whether he was dead or alive. He was very laid back sort of guy, so very friendly. I missed him so much. True story.
@rune_ined
My 9th grade chemistry teacher actually had a really good analogy for measuring the speed and spin of an electron. She compared it to a spinning fan blade. When it was on, you could determine its speed based on the button or dial, but couldn't get its position since it was constantly moving. When it was off, you could determine its exact position, but could never get the speed since it wasn't moving at all. Good analogy. Of course not exact, but it definitely helped me understand electron spin well.
@airmanfair
Every time I see one of your videos I think "oh that's basic stuff, I don't need to watch that", then I think "oh wait that guy always makes great videos" and lo and behold you've taught me something again.
@cadbane9072
omg bro, I love the way you explain these complicated stuff! It's so much easier to understand. Keep it up, you got a new sub.
@BigWhoopZH
While I'm sleeping my cat is definitely in a superposition of everywhere on the bed. And sometimes when I wake up just for a brief moment I can see his 9 moonlight shadows on the wall.
@duprie37
Schrödinger's cat both dead & alive inside the box is the biggest clickbait ever in quantum physics. Schrödinger intended it to highlight the absurdity of quantum mechanics, that something is missing, then a thousand popular physics authors took it at face value because simultaneously dead/alive cats in superposition sounds super-cool & sells more books lol. Also: nobody ever seems to care that the cat in question constitutes a sentient observer.
@ETBrooD
The act of observing (rather measuring) does not change reality, that's just a very common misunderstanding. Interferrence changes the pattern. When measurement = interferrence, then the pattern must end up being different, because it was interferred with. This is very important to understand because measurement cannot take place without interferrence. On an electron level it's not possible to measure without interferring. By the way this is one of the best videos on the matter I've ever seen. You've done a great job!
@Mahesh_Shenoy