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by kgwgk 3027 days ago
In summary, the situation seems to be:

0) quantum mechanics is great, but it can lead to quantum systems described as a superposition of states and then we need to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.

1a) one option is to say that the wave function collapses to a definite state.

1b) another option is to say that there is a multiverse... and what remains is to explain why we find the universe in a definite state.

Solution (a) may be ugly, but “solution” (b) sets you back to the starting point!