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

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Exploring the Multiverse: Alternate Realities and Intelligent Life

This chapter examines the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, proposing the existence of a multiverse with diverse evolutionary paths. It raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of identity and existence in alternate realities where life forms may look vastly different from our own.

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