Occam’s Razor states the simplest solution is usually the correct one. Rita’s Razor states that whatever she just read online is true, and anything anyone else says is pointless arguing.
Schroedinger’s Cat doesn’t “represent quantum uncertainty”. Its purpose was so demonstrate the absurdity of the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory. But be careful: there are quantum theorists who have attempted to co-opt Schroedinger by claiming that, contrary to Schroedinger’s intention, that cat really is neither alive nor dead until someone looks.
It’s all derived from the tradition of German philosophy since Kant to reject reason as a means of knowing reality. If you ever wondered how the most educated nation on earth could give rise to Nazism and death camps, it was because of the rejection of reason they had been taught for over a century.
When John started this strip with his original artist, it was called Modern Daze. United Features, who were then syndicating it, changed it. I’m not sure of the reason- unless the first title was already taken…
Dwilesjr about 12 years ago
Rita sometimes reminds me of a former co worker, we got along swimmingly oddly enough.
LeoAutodidact about 12 years ago
Sadly, ones like ‘that’ never slip their gears – they just drive everyone around them around the bend.
“Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them.”
vwdualnomand about 12 years ago
and, this is why workplace violence happens.
riverhawk about 12 years ago
I still don’t know why they say “slippery slope”and heat the heck is Ahmed’s razor?…..
johnzakour Premium Member about 12 years ago
Trying to understand quantum physics gives me a big headache.
silverdragonkelly about 12 years ago
If I worked here, they would have to change it from “Going Postal” to “Going MMMad”. No job is worth this amount of mental damage.
sbwertz about 12 years ago
Occam’s Razor
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 12 years ago
Occam’s Razor states the simplest solution is usually the correct one. Rita’s Razor states that whatever she just read online is true, and anything anyone else says is pointless arguing.
pschearer Premium Member about 12 years ago
Schroedinger’s Cat doesn’t “represent quantum uncertainty”. Its purpose was so demonstrate the absurdity of the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory. But be careful: there are quantum theorists who have attempted to co-opt Schroedinger by claiming that, contrary to Schroedinger’s intention, that cat really is neither alive nor dead until someone looks.
It’s all derived from the tradition of German philosophy since Kant to reject reason as a means of knowing reality. If you ever wondered how the most educated nation on earth could give rise to Nazism and death camps, it was because of the rejection of reason they had been taught for over a century.
oldpine52 about 12 years ago
Perhaps if Roy put Rita in a box with some poison…
Dr Lou Premium Member about 12 years ago
I’m actually ok with using the cat in this context…
runar about 12 years ago
The only legitimate use of the now-defunct {blink} html tag:Schrödinger’s cat is {blink}not{/blink} dead.This joke looked better when {blink} worked.
Bob. about 12 years ago
I don’t think anyone understands quantun physics. It’s all in their imagination
Linda Solomon about 12 years ago
the only thing I am sure of is that a quantom of vodka sure makes the physics sick the next day…
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 12 years ago
When John started this strip with his original artist, it was called Modern Daze. United Features, who were then syndicating it, changed it. I’m not sure of the reason- unless the first title was already taken…
Hunter7 about 12 years ago
If we sealed Rita in a box. And sat around and observed that box. How long will it take Rita to realize she’s in a box? And that she can’t get out?