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Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?

The Theory of Anything

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Navigating Free Will and Randomness

This chapter explores the intricate concepts of free will, randomness, and probability, contrasting philosophical perspectives on their existence and implications. The dialogue addresses how evolving language can obscure these ideas, particularly in relation to deterministic and probabilistic theories. Additionally, it introduces a framework for categorizing types of randomness, distinguishing between apparent and pseudo randomness while linking these concepts to quantum mechanics.

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