Does randomness on the quantum level signify a form of intelligence or a lack of intelligence?

Question

Nick N, that's not what I mean. I mean do random particles adhere to an intelligent script? Or does the lack of intelligence make them random?

Answer 1

To me, a script showing randomness rather than a clear Newtonian pattern at the quantum level does not say anything about whether the script was designed by an intelligence. However, I would also say the intellectual requirements for designing a world incorporating both a degree of predictability and freedom from a clockwork determinism are much greater than if Newton ruled from top to bottom. Certainly has strained our noggins more to come to grips with it.

Answer 2

I think that the key word here is randomness, if the word randomness means lack of pattern, are you able to measure a pattern that may be so slight that it looks random. How are you able to tell if something or lack of something is truly random. Would it be safer to say that nothing is random, and so this would signify that randomness has a lack of intelligence.

Answer 3

The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle isn't really about randomness. It's not saying that physical properties at the quantum level are random. It is saying that there are limits on the ability to measure them. It says nothing about intelligence.

Answer 4

That's an inane question. I think what you're trying to imply is that if there is true randomness at the quantum level, then we are self determined beings and are not just moving on a predestined track without any ability to change. If so, then my answer is yes.

Answer 5

Doesn't the definition of random equate to having no predestined motion/direction, hence, no intelligence?