ROVELLI, Carlo (2013) Relative information at the foundation of physics (Second prize in the 2013 FQXi context "It From Bit or Bit From It?"). [Preprint]
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Abstract
Shannon's notion of relative information between two physical systems can function as foundation for statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics, without referring to subjectivism or idealism. It can also represent a key missing element in the foundation of the naturalistic picture of the world, providing the conceptual tool for dealing with its apparent limitations. I comment on the relation between these ideas and Democritus.
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| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics |
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| Depositing User: | Carlo ROVELLI | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 01 Nov 2013 22:22 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 01 Nov 2013 22:22 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 10072 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics |
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| Date: | 31 October 2013 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/10072 |
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