Credence and Chance in a Pluralist Approach to Quantum Theories

Credence and Chance in a Pluralist Approach to Quantum Theories

Apr 7, 2026
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This project develops novel technical results about the probabilities appearing in quantum mechanics that bridge and support several different interpretations of what that theory says about reality. It also explores the utility of this pluralist approach for upper-level physics education, in collaboration with Rachel E. Scherr.

This project is generously supported by the British Academy under Grant No. IF23\100451 and hosted by the University of Bristol from March 2024–2027.

Papers

Jer Steeger, James Read (2026). Everettian chance in no uncertain terms.

Talks

Rachel E. Scherr, Jer Steeger (2026). Student views about measurement in two quantum models.

Jer Steeger, Rachel E. Scherr (2026). Why not talk about measurement?

Jer Steeger
Authors
Jer Steeger (they/he)
British Academy International Fellow
Jer Steeger is a historian and philosopher of physics taking a pluralist approach to issues in quantum foundations and physics education research.