Epistemic interpretations are a retreat from the goal of physical explanation.

Spacetime is the map. Zitterbewegung in a supercritical fluid is the territory. We use the map because it's easier to navigate, even though the territory is what's real.

I was reminded of this recently as I correspond with researchers whose first language is not English about nuanced and technical quantum computing innovations via #LLM, effortlessly mediating my preferred communication style with theirs that likewise hold some promise for a better future.