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January 14, 2009

Reality TV and Physics

The observer changes the thing observed
-Heisenberg

Let’s have a discussion about the Heisenberg Principle through a current example : Reality TV.

Why has reality TV become so popular? Because the title implies that you are viewing reality. But you are not. You cannot be. Because as Heisenberg says: The observer changes the things observed.

And therein lies the paradox. By definition, reality TV cannot be reality. Yet at times we think it is. And that fascinates all of us.

Peace

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Categories: Quantum Mechanics, heisenberg, trading

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  • This is true. Because these people know they are being filmed, that has to play in somewhat in terms of how they act - especially since the camera crew is right there.

    Comment by Greg Feirman — January 21, 2009 @ 1:36 pm

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