The Intersection of Computation and Free Will

This chapter explores the complexities of Turing theory and its implications on free will, highlighting the Busy Beaver Function and the philosophical debates surrounding existence and construction proofs. The speakers delve into the challenges posed by quantum computing, Newcomb's Paradox, and differing interpretations of determinism and indeterminacy in relation to human cognition. Ultimately, the chapter examines how these concepts reshuffle our understanding of free will and its connection to mathematics and physics.

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