In this episode of Legends of the Philosophy of Science, Professor Arup K. Chatterjee talks with Dr. Sudip Patra about the surprising connections between quantum physics and ancient Vedanta. They begin by exploring how Erwin Schrödinger was drawn to Vedantic ideas as he worked on wave‑particle duality, and how his curiosity led him to compare quantum uncertainty with the non‑dual teachings of Advaita philosophy.
As the conversation unfolds, they consider whether the fuzzy, indeterminate nature of quantum mechanics can teach us new ethical lessons. Dr. Patra and Professor Chatterjee discuss how concepts like superposition and the measurement problem might echo Vedantic notions of self and reality, and whether those echoes can help us act more wisely in an uncertain world.
Finally, the discussion turns to the future of “quantum gaming.” Imagining games that use real quantum effects—like randomness, entanglement, and superposition—they sketch how storytelling and play could change when outcomes are genuinely indeterminate. It’s a playful look at how science, philosophy, and culture can come together to spark fresh ideas.
Arup K. Chatterjee 