Icefield, William (2020) Uncomputable but complete physics theory of the universe. [Preprint]

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Abstract

It is often assumed that the complete physics theory of the universe is computable - in sense that it can provide meaningful theoretical predictions for every phenomenon of the universe. Against this view, it is argued that once quantum mechanics is understood as encompassing a novel concept of probability, thereby resolving the measurement problem in straightforward ways, the interpretation speaks for uncomputability of the complete physics theory. The reasons why a new theory of probability is needed are explored, along the lines of the principle of indifference and the sleeping beauty problem.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Icefield, William williamicefield@gmail.com
Keywords:	uncomputable theory, generalized probability, measurement problem, principle of indifference, Sleeping Beauty Problem
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	William Icefield
Date Deposited:	10 Oct 2020 17:36
Last Modified:	10 Oct 2020 17:36
Item ID:	18211
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	10 October 2020
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/18211

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