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    The identity postulate thus presupposes a separability co... — Carmelics
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    Supports→Postulating that the properties a subsystem has as a separated system are identical to the properties it has as a subsystem of composite systems leads to inconsistency.

    The identity postulate thus presupposes a separability condition that quantum mechanics itself, under any serious interpretation, systematically violates.

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    • 1.Entangled particles exhibit correlated properties that cannot be assigned independently, violating classical separability assumptions.
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    • 2.Identity requires distinguishability; quantum indistinguishability of particles undermines the basis for treating them as separate entities.
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    • 3.The identity postulate assumes intrinsic properties exist before measurement, but quantum mechanics shows properties emerge only upon interaction.
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    • 1.Mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics successfully treats particles as distinguishable via distinct labels in wavefunctions and operators.
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    • 2.Separability violations concern correlations, not identity itself; particles can be individuated without classical separability of properties.
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    • 3.Many interpretations (pilot-wave, objective collapse) restore local separability; claiming 'any serious interpretation' violates it overgeneralizes.
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