Demons In My View: AI, Free Will, and the Quantum Revolution
Young Heretics
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Laplace's Deterministic Universe
This chapter explores Laplace's deterministic view of the universe, influenced by Newton's laws of motion, and its philosophical implications on free will and human consciousness. It delves into Laplace's life, his interactions with figures like Napoleon, and his work on the concept of Laplace's demon. The discussion contrasts the mechanistic view of the universe with philosophical ideas about causality, final causes, and the limitations of human understanding.
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