photon decides which state it is going be in

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An example of anthropomorphism in popular science writing:

"Quantum theory says that a light photon can exist in a strange mixture of two possible states until it is measured – only then does it decide which it is going to be."

Brian Clegg

Clegg, B. (2015). Light Years. The extraordinary story of mankind's fascination with light. Icon.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.