Fortin, Sebastian (2024) Determinism vs. indeterminism: the case of data packet transmission. [Preprint]

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This paper proposes to address a little explored aspect of the determinism-indeterminism dichotomy, the pragmatic dimension linked to technology. The transmission of voice packets in digital telephony is taken as a case study. This can be implemented by means of multiplexing, which ensures that the transmitted data will reach their destination through a deterministic mechanism. Another option is the use of Internet protocols that are indeterministic and do not ensure the arrival of data. The characteristics of each technology and the reasons for the replacement of one by the other will be analyzed. In particular, the focus will be on the characteristics linked to indeterminism that provide a technological advantage.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Fortin, Sebastian sfortin@conicet.gov.ar 0000-0002-4531-7461
Keywords:	Determinism; Indeterminism; Digital telephony; TDMA; VoIP
Subjects:	General Issues > Determinism/Indeterminism Specific Sciences > Engineering General Issues > Technology
Depositing User:	Dr. Sebastian Fortin
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2024 13:00
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2024 13:00
Item ID:	24115
Subjects:	General Issues > Determinism/Indeterminism Specific Sciences > Engineering General Issues > Technology
Date:	1 August 2024
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24115

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