The Gestalt problem in quantum theory

generation of molecular shape by the environment

Anton Amann

pp. 125-156

in: Synthese 97 (1), 1993.

Abstract

Quantum systems have a holistic structure, which implies that they cannot be divided into parts. In order tocreate (sub)objects like individual substances, molecules, nuclei, etc., in a universal whole, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen correlations between all the subentities, e.g. all the molecules in a substance, must be suppressed by perceptual and mental processes.