Quantum Superposition/Social Superposition and Classic Sociological Theory

Steven Gerardi

doi:10.4236/sm.2018.81002

Abstract

This effort suggests that the Quantum physics concept of Superposition (Superposition suggests that any two states can be combined as one, becoming one distinct state) has had a profound effect on early sociological classic theory. Therefore, in response to the increased application of Quantum Superposition in the development of classical sociological theory, this effort has referred to this adaptation as “Social Superposition”. Defined “Social Superposition” is a Sociological Theory having two social states combined and layered as one. However, when one social state is observed, a new and unique social state emerges, social change has occurred.

Highlights

Context of the ResearchDuring the turn of the 20th century many of the intelligentsia were familiar with the scientific, and artistic advances of the time
This effort suggests that the Quantum physics concept of Superposition (Superposition suggests that any two states can be combined as one, becoming one distinct state) has had a profound effect on early sociological classic theory
In an original work entitled “The Dielectric Relationship between Religion and the Ideology of Science”, this paper suggested that the secularization of many of the world religions has created a human identity which seeks to understand the world through a systemic orderly stance

Summary

Context of the Research

During the turn of the 20th century many of the intelligentsia were familiar with the scientific, and artistic advances of the time This is significant due to the Sociology of Knowledge’s placing importance on the nexus between human ideas and their effect on society, technology and science (Gerardi, 2017). In an original work entitled “The Dielectric Relationship between Religion and the Ideology of Science”, this paper suggested that the secularization of many of the world religions has created a human identity which seeks to understand the world through a systemic orderly stance This orderly stance was a major factor in the culmination of the ideology of science (Gerardi, 2012). This effort will first discuss the effects of Social Superposition on Durkheim, second Weber, third Simmel, fourth Marx and lastly GH Mead

Durkheim and the Collective Conscience

Weber and the Principle of Rationality

Simmel and the Stranger

Marx and Historical Materialism

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