Filomeno, Aldo (2023) How bad is the postulation of a low entropy initial state of the universe?

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Abstract

I summarize, in this informal interview, the main approaches to the ‘Past Hypothesis’, the
postulation of a low-entropy initial state of the universe. I’ve chosen this as an open problem
in the philosophical foundations of physics. I hope that this brief overview helps readers in
gaining perspective and in appreciating the diverse range of approaches in this fascinating
unresolved debate.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Filomeno, Aldo aldofilomeno@gmail.com 0000-0001-8027-528X
Keywords:	Foundations of Thermodynamics; Entropy; Probabilistic Explanations
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics
Depositing User:	Dr. Aldo Filomeno
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2023 16:31
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2023 16:31
Item ID:	22639
Official URL:	http://www.aphex.it/index.php?Open=557D03012201017...
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics Specific Sciences > Physics > Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics
Date:	2023
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/22639

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