Epistemology Quantized: circumstances in which we should come to believe in the Everett interpretation

Wallace, David (2006) Epistemology Quantized: circumstances in which we should come to believe in the Everett interpretation.

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Abstract

I consider exactly what is involved in a solution to the probability problem of the Everett interpretation, in the light of recent work on applying considerations from decision theory to that problem. I suggest an overall framework for understanding probability in a physical theory, and conclude that this framework, when applied to the Everett interpretation, yields the result that that interpretation satisfactorily solves the measurement problem.

Keywords:	Quantum Mechanics Everett Interpretation
Subjects:	General Issues: Decision Theory General Issues: Confirmation/Induction Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics
ID Code:	2839
Deposited By:	Wallace, David
Deposited On:	21 July 2006

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