Yuri Zavorotny

We propose a realist interpretation of quantum mechanics that replaces the ambiguous notion of collapse with a concrete physical mechanism: amplitude driven interactions on a discrete spacetime lattice. A deterministic substrate evolves the universal wavefunction, samples it on each tick to actualize interactions, and updates both the wavefunction and the lattice geometry. Decoherence supplies the update rule; the Born rule emerges from the sampling procedure; and general relativity is incorporated through lattice deformation. This approach resolves the measurement problem, preserves coherence across all physical regimes, and avoids the conceptual burdens of many worlds and hidden variable theories. The resulting picture is a minimal, realist, single world account of quantum mechanics grounded in causality and discrete spacetime.

This article outlines a comprehensive theory aimed at unifying various scientific and philosophical fields. It begins with a metaphysical exploration of reality and knowledge, then delves into a computer science-inspired model of the human mind, comprising two main components: the intuitive and the rational. The intuitive mind, an automated, subconscious faculty, relies on statistical inferences drawn from experience to form habits and the so-called “simple” ideas. The rational mind, a conscious and deliberate faculty, constructs a mental simulation of reality to predict outcomes. This faculty is responsible for knowledge, truth, and critical thinking. The author posits that true knowledge is subjective and visual, with individuals assembling their own virtual "copy" of reality in their minds. Language facilitates the sharing of these simulations. The document also explores the challenges of acquiring knowledge, the importance of developing rationality, and the differences between the intuitive and rational worldviews. Furthermore, the article discusses ethics and morality, suggesting that objective ethics are rooted in humanity's interconnectedness and the pursuit of collective happiness. It concludes by summarizing the key points of the proposed theory and its potential implications for education and other aspects of life. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind's two faculties and the need to ensure a full development of the rational mind in every individual for a more complete understanding of reality and a better human condition. Only when we complete the whole puzzle can we see how every piece in it, however improbable, is representative of the real world.