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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 6. Probability
Quantum mechanics seems to imply single-case probabilities [Ladyman/Ross]
     Full Idea: Quantum mechanics seems to imply single-case probabilities.
     From: J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 1.2.3)
     A reaction: I know they keep telling us about such things, but I remain cautious. I think all the physicists have done is delved a bit deeper into something they don't understand.
In quantum statistics, two separate classical states of affairs are treated as one [Ladyman/Ross]
     Full Idea: In quantum statistics, what would be regarded as two possible states of affairs classically is treated as one possible state of affairs.
     From: J Ladyman / D Ross (Every Thing Must Go [2007], 3.1)