Quantum superposition and the wave function seem to ruin strict causality by introducing randomness in physics. If the position of a particle is unknown untill observation, and the wave function collapse leaves the particle in a random position based on probability, then the universe is indeterministic. The question then arises: where does this force of randomness come from? Does a superposition have randomness similar to that of a dice? If that was the case, randomness in quantum mechanics would simply be a result of chaos theory, not of indeterminism. Let me explain:
- Rolling a dice could render it in a "superposition" with each numerical outcome having a 1/6 chance of occuring. When we measure it, the superposition collapses and we have a definitive outcome (comparable with a particles excact position)
- The dice is random because the process of throwing a dice, its trajectory and landing, are messy and chaotic. Because the dice follows the laws of physics, we could simulate a dice throw, and if we did, the same outcome would arise every time we use the same initial conditions.
- Thus, the result of the dice is not truly random, just hard to predict. It's "superposition" prior to us measuring the outcome only exists from our perspective. The dice always has a definitive outcome, and this outcome is determined by the laws of physics.
Throw this comparison, I have shown that true randomness is not necesarily the explantion for seemingly random behaviour. If we apply this logic to quantum mechanics, it is illogical to claim that true randomness is the explanation for seemingly random behaviour like in the wave function collapse. There is at least a chance that this uncertainty and randomness arises from deterministic physical laws, just as chaos theory suggests.
