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AMA | April 2025

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Complexity of Voting and Quantum Observers

This chapter explores the legitimacy of electoral systems, analyzing various voting methodologies while underscoring the protection of participant rights. It transitions into the philosophical implications of observers in quantum mechanics, discussing their role in understanding new physics. The dialogue highlights the challenges posed by direct democracy in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for representative systems that honor the intricacies of human decision-making.

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