Decent article. Seems like a really long winded explanation of something that is ultimately very easy to understand.

If you don't open the box you don't know and therefore can draw any conclusion you want. If you open the box facts are facts. Most people prefer to leave the box closed. Reality is too hard for some.

Because Cats are assholes...

You don't even need the Geiger counter as the instrument to perform the observation. The photons of light reflecting off of the surface of the cat are enough, according to Sean Carroll.

Half of us are trying to keep it alive. (or we aren't.)

Isn't maroonsaint the resident expert on this subject, though?