Deutsch on quantum decision theory
Lewis, Peter J. (2003) Deutsch on quantum decision theory.
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Abstract
A major problem facing no-collapse interpretations of quantum mechanics in the tradition of Everett is how to understand the probabilistic axiom of quantum mechanics (the Born rule) in the context of a deterministic theory in which every outcome of a measurement occurs. Deutsch claims to derive a decision-theoretic analogue of the Born rule from the non-probabilistic part of quantum mechanics and some non-probabilistic axioms of classical decision theory, and hence concludes that no probabilistic axiom is needed. I argue that Deutsch’s derivation begs the question.
| Keywords: | Many worlds theory Many minds theory Decision theory Probability |
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| Subjects: | Specific Sciences: Probability/Statistics Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics |
| ID Code: | 1350 |
| Deposited By: | Lewis, Peter J. |
| Deposited On: | 20 August 2003 |
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