Carlo Rovelli’s relational view of reality isn’t just a radical physics insight—it’s a governance imperative for AI and science. I couldn’t agree more.
Rovelli’s latest interview in Quanta Magazine is a masterclass in epistemic humility. His relational interpretation of quantum mechanics—where reality is not a fixed inventory of things but a web of interactions—offers a profound challenge to legacy models of objectivity and control. This isn’t just theoretical physics; it’s a philosophical stance with real-world consequences.
I see Rovelli’s perspectivalism as a call to action. We must abandon the illusion of detached, universal truths in favor of systems that honor situated knowledge, human judgment, and pluralistic accountability. That’s the essence of open science—not just transparency, but a governance architecture that foregrounds relationality, provenance, and participatory design.
In AI, this means rejecting monolithic models of intelligence and embracing frameworks that are composable, interpretable, and grounded in human values. Philosophy isn’t a luxury here—it’s the scaffolding for responsible deployment. Rovelli reminds us that physics itself was shaped by thinkers like Nagarjuna, Kant, and Mach. Why should AI be any different?
We’re not just building tools. We’re shaping the conceptual schemes through which reality is understood and acted upon. That demands philosophical rigor, operational clarity, and a commitment to governance that reflects the complexity of the systems we’re intervening in.
Let’s stop pretending that science and technology are neutral. They’re perspectival. And that’s exactly why they need philosophy.
Read the full interview: Carlo Rovelli’s Radical Perspective on Reality
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