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Quantum theory is a well-defined local theory with a clear interpretation. No “measurement problem” or any other foundational matters are waiting to be settled.

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Englert, BG. On quantum theory. Eur. Phys. J. D 67, 238 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/e2013-40486-5

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