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#115 – David Wallace on the many-worlds theory of quantum mechanics and its implications

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Emergence and the Preferred Basis Problem in Quantum Mechanics

This chapter explores the preferred basis problem in the Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics, emphasizing how distinct outcomes arise from quantum superpositions. It discusses the emergence of higher-level structures from quantum states, using biological examples to illustrate the complexities of reality in the many-worlds interpretation.

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