The Problem With Patreon Ads

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The more a creator's bottom line is based on display ads, the more their business becomes a murky cesspool. There are other interpretations of quantum mechanics where the wave function is real, but they are not many worlds. They're certainly not ruling out hidden variable theories or spontaneous collapse theories on the basis of the existence of quantum computers. So if by arguing for a proof for the many worlds interpretation, you literally mean ruling out the alternatives, I don't think the quantum computers do it.

Welcome to the July 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good -- and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic.

We're experimenting with a new benefit for Patreon supporters: short video (or audio-only) reflections by me on the podcast that just happened. If you've been wondering whether to join up, this could be the time.

Blog post with questions and transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2023/07/03/ama-july-2023/

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