Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe"
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The phrase "God does not play dice with the universe" is a famous remark by Albert Einstein expressing his philosophical objection to the inherent randomness proposed by quantum mechanics.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe" Context triple: [Does God Play Dice?, titleAlludesTo, Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe"]
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essay "Does God Play Dice?"
"Does God Play Dice?" is an essay by Stephen Hawking that explores the implications of quantum mechanics and randomness for our understanding of physical laws and the nature of the universe.
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Schrödinger's cat thought experiment
Schrödinger's cat thought experiment is a famous quantum mechanics paradox that illustrates the problem of applying quantum superposition to everyday objects by imagining a cat that is simultaneously alive and dead until observed.
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Albert Einstein's 1935 obituary letter
Albert Einstein's 1935 obituary letter is a tribute in which he praised mathematician Emmy Noether’s groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics, highlighting her profound influence on modern mathematics.
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EINSTEIN
EINSTEIN is a U.S. federal intrusion detection and prevention system used to monitor and protect government agency networks from cyber threats.
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Abraham Einstein
Abraham Einstein was a 19th-century German Jewish tradesman and the paternal grandfather of physicist Albert Einstein.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe" Target entity description: The phrase "God does not play dice with the universe" is a famous remark by Albert Einstein expressing his philosophical objection to the inherent randomness proposed by quantum mechanics.
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A.
essay "Does God Play Dice?"
"Does God Play Dice?" is an essay by Stephen Hawking that explores the implications of quantum mechanics and randomness for our understanding of physical laws and the nature of the universe.
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B.
Schrödinger's cat thought experiment
Schrödinger's cat thought experiment is a famous quantum mechanics paradox that illustrates the problem of applying quantum superposition to everyday objects by imagining a cat that is simultaneously alive and dead until observed.
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C.
Albert Einstein's 1935 obituary letter
Albert Einstein's 1935 obituary letter is a tribute in which he praised mathematician Emmy Noether’s groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics, highlighting her profound influence on modern mathematics.
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D.
EINSTEIN
EINSTEIN is a U.S. federal intrusion detection and prevention system used to monitor and protect government agency networks from cyber threats.
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E.
Abraham Einstein
Abraham Einstein was a 19th-century German Jewish tradesman and the paternal grandfather of physicist Albert Einstein.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
philosophical statement
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quotation ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Einstein’s skepticism about quantum completeness
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search for a more complete theory underlying quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| attributedTo | letters and conversations of Albert Einstein ⓘ |
| author | Albert Einstein ⓘ |
| category |
famous scientific quotations
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quotations about God in science ⓘ |
| commonlyDiscussedIn |
books on quantum theory
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science–religion dialogue ⓘ works on Einstein’s philosophy ⓘ |
| context | Einstein’s criticism of the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| expressesViewOn |
determinism
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interpretation of quantum theory ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ randomness in nature ⓘ |
| field |
philosophy of physics
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quantum foundations ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
limits of probabilistic explanation
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order vs. randomness in the universe ⓘ |
| influenced |
popular discussions of science and religion
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public perception of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Einstein’s belief in an orderly, intelligible cosmos ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| meaning | Einstein believed that underlying physical reality should be governed by precise laws rather than pure chance ⓘ |
| misinterpretationRisk | sometimes taken as a theological statement rather than a methodological or philosophical one ⓘ |
| oftenParaphrasedAs |
"God does not play at dice"
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"God does not play dice" ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition |
preference for deterministic laws of physics
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rejection of fundamental indeterminism ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics
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Einstein–Bohr debates ⓘ
linked to:
Bohr–Einstein debates
Einstein–Podolsky–Rosen paradox ⓘ Niels Bohr ⓘ hidden variables ⓘ probabilistic interpretation of the wave function ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| usesTerm | "God" as a metaphor for the lawful structure of nature ⓘ |
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Subject: Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe" Description of subject: The phrase "God does not play dice with the universe" is a famous remark by Albert Einstein expressing his philosophical objection to the inherent randomness proposed by quantum mechanics.
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Does God Play Dice?
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titleAlludesTo
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Albert Einstein quote "God does not play dice with the universe"
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subject linked to:
essay "Does God Play Dice?"