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Single Idea 17543
[filed under theme 27. Natural Reality / C. Space / 4. Substantival Space
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Full Idea
From our modern point of view we would say that the empty space between the atoms was not nothing; it was the carrier of geometry and kinematics.
Gist of Idea
So-called 'empty' space is the carrier of geometry and kinematics
Source
Werner Heisenberg (Physics and Philosophy [1958], 04)
Book Ref
Heisenberg,Werner: 'Physics and Philosophy' [Penguin 1989], p.54
A Reaction
I'm not sure what the 'carrier of geometry and kinematics' means, but it is interesting that he doesn't mention 'fields' (unless they carry the kinematics?)
The
18 ideas
from Werner Heisenberg
6552
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You can only explain the qualities of large objects using entities which lack those qualities
[Heisenberg]
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17533
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Radiation interference needs waves, but radiation photoelectric effects needs particles
[Heisenberg]
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17536
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If it can't be expressed mathematically, it can't occur in nature?
[Heisenberg]
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17534
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A 'probability wave' is a quantitative version of Aristotle's potential, a mid-way type of reality
[Heisenberg]
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17532
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An atom's stability after collisions needs explaining (which Newton's mechanics can't do)
[Heisenberg]
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17537
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Position is complementary to velocity or momentum, so the whole system is indeterminate
[Heisenberg]
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17538
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Quantum theory does not introduce minds into atomic events
[Heisenberg]
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17544
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Basic particles have a mathematical form, which is more important than their substance
[Heisenberg]
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17543
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So-called 'empty' space is the carrier of geometry and kinematics
[Heisenberg]
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17540
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Energy is that which moves, and is the substance from which everything is made
[Heisenberg]
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17541
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Energy is an unchanging substance, having many forms, and causing all change
[Heisenberg]
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17545
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Quantum theory shows that exact science does not need dogmatic realism
[Heisenberg]
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17550
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We give a mathematical account of a system of natural connections in order to clarify them
[Heisenberg]
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17548
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Maxwell introduced real fields, which transferred forces from point to point
[Heisenberg]
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17549
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Seven theories in science: mechanics, heat, electricity, quantum, particles, relativity, life
[Heisenberg, by PG]
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17552
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In relativity the length of the 'present moment' is relative to distance from the observer
[Heisenberg]
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17551
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It was formerly assumed that electromagnetic waves could not be a reality in themselves
[Heisenberg]
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17553
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We can retain the idea of 'substance', as indestructible mass or energy
[Heisenberg]
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