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How ‘Consuming Nations’ Should Stop Contributing to Worldwide Deprivation: A Concise Overview of Relevant Literature Open
The terms “consuming nations” and “providing nations” distinguish between nations consuming more than their fair share of resources, and those providing resources on unfair terms. An overview and synthesis of 500 references, in various dis…
Quantum Mechanics: Statistical Balance Prompts Caution in Assessing Conceptual Implications Open
Throughout quantum mechanics there is statistical balance, in the collective response of an ensemble of systems to differing measurement types. Statistical balance is a core feature of quantum mechanics, underlying quantum mechanical state…
Making sense of the ‘Word of God’ and ‘fundamental doctrines’: The questions and Formula in Church of Scotland ordination and setting-apart Open
This article considers references to the ‘Word of God’ and ‘fundamental doctrines’ in the Formula and questions used in ordaining ministers, elders and deacons, and in setting apart readers. History and research suggest that ‘contained in’…
Violation of Bell Inequalities: Mapping the Conceptual Implications Open
This short article concentrates on the conceptual aspects of the violation of Bell inequalities, and acts as a map to the 265 cited references. The article outlines (a) relevant characteristics of quantum mechanics, such as statistical bal…
UK Nuclear deterrence policy: an unlawful threat of force Open
This article explores multiple ways in which the unlawfulness of a threat, under Article 2(4), can result from the threatened force being unlawful under another body of law. It concludes: (a) deterrence is a threat; (b) a threat is unlawfu…
View article: Understanding quantum mechanics: a review and synthesis in precise language
Understanding quantum mechanics: a review and synthesis in precise language Open
This review, of the understanding of quantum mechanics, is broad in scope, and aims to reflect enough of the literature to be representative of the current state of the subject. To enhance clarity, the main findings are presented in the fo…