When Electrons Don't Actually Play Peek-A-Boo

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When Electrons Don't Actually Play Peek-A-Boo

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This meme brilliantly skewers our pop culture misunderstanding of quantum mechanics! The top part shows a ghost from Mario games that's shy when observed (left) but turns aggressive when you look away (right) - which is how many people incorrectly imagine quantum particles behave.

The bottom panels reveal the truth: quantum particles don't "know" they're being watched and dramatically change behavior. Instead, the act of measurement itself disturbs the system - like trying to check what's behind a door by kicking it open and scaring everyone inside!

Physicists everywhere are nodding in frustrated agreement. No, electrons aren't sentient little ghosts playing peek-a-boo with scientists. The universe isn't running a cosmic prank show!

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