Can We Predict Everything

The video explores the differences between classical physics and quantum mechanics, highlighting the deterministic nature of classical physics and the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. It discusses how weather prediction is often seen as deterministic but is limited by data and computational power. The video also covers Einstein's belief in hidden variables that could explain quantum mechanics deterministically, and concludes with experiments that show no classical explanation can fully describe quantum mechanics.

What is a key difference between classical physics and quantum mechanics?

• Quantum mechanics is deterministic.

• Classical physics is based on probabilities.

• Quantum mechanics allows for absolute predictions.

• Classical physics allows for absolute predictions.

Why can't the weatherman predict the weather with absolute certainty?

• He can't model all air and water molecules.

• All of the above.

• He doesn't have enough data.

• He lacks a fast enough computer.

What does the classical deterministic view suggest?

• Everything can be predicted with enough data.

• Quantum mechanics is unnecessary.

• Weather is unpredictable.

• Physics is based on probabilities.

What did some physicists, including Einstein, believe about quantum mechanics?

• It was a deterministic theory.

• It could be explained by hidden classical variables.

• It was completely unpredictable.

• It was not based on any scientific principles.

What do experiments suggest about the nature of quantum mechanics?

• It can be explained by classical physics.

• It is inherently probabilistic.

• It is deterministic.

• It is not based on any scientific principles.