On Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 01:34:08AM -0500, John Sowa wrote:
> Paola,
>
> > Do you have a list of domains where quantum phenomena apply, or not
> > apply?
>
> Quantum mechanics is the foundation for all of physics. That means it
> applies to everything. However, its effects are only obvious for very
> tiny things -- such as an atom. But when you have quantum mechanical
> effects acting upon billions of billions of atoms, the results can be
> detected with the unaided senses. (01)
Yes, but *not* in such a way that requires quantum logic. Quantum logic
is applicable only when one's ontology concerns the behavior of those
"very tiny things". (02)
-chris (03)
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