009 Classically Quantum

May I reframe your view of Superposition? 

In the theoretical Cat experiment, it’s often assumed that the cat has only two possible states: dead or alive. But this perspective is limited—it reflects a constrained way of understanding the experiment. Similarly, the current model of binary bits assumes they can only exist as either 1 or 0. This, too, isn’t entirely accurate, which is part of why we’ve developed technologies like quantum computers (e.g., Willow) to explore the concept of superposition.

However, I’d like to offer an example of superposition in a classically constructed world.... Consider the number “10” for example....

In binary, 10 represents the number 2.

In a calendar, 10 is the month of October.

It might represent $10 in money.

10.10 could be my birthday.

Or, “10” could even represent the number of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop.

In this sense, “10” exists in multiple states at once, depending on the context.

This is superposition, and the observer influences what “10” becomes upon the observers observation. For example, I might need $10 for lunch, in the month of October, while heading to 10 Tenth Street to meet my friend for a 10am breakfast date....

Perhaps this could inspire physics to take another view of how models might function. The world might be inherently Classically Quantum by Nature, rather than reducible to mathematics alone.

In another example of superposition... let's view the number 1.62 .... it could be the golden ratio rounded from 1.618, it could also be the value of electron volt, When transitioning from 1.602 (electron volt) to 1.62, the difference was calculated as:

1.62 − 1.602 = 0.018

It could also be my address at 162 ABC street and it could also be the sum of 3 x 6 x 9 = 162 ... and a Planck Length rounded from 1.616 .... ? 

In the spirit of superposition, 1.62 doesn’t have to choose a single identity—it can be all of these at once... and indeed, it is.

A universal constant of harmony (golden ratio).

A point of quantum fine-tuning (electron volt adjustment).

A personal anchor (your address).

A harmonic vibration (3 × 6 × 9).

A quantum foundation (rounded Planck length).

Each interpretation is like a layer in the fabric of reality, coexisting and contributing to a bigger picture.

Just my 3 cents. 

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