Episode 101: Wolfram, Rucker, and the Computational Nature of Reality
The Theory of Anything
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Computational Reality: A Philosophical Exploration
This chapter explores the philosophical implications of viewing reality through computation, focusing on concepts introduced by Rucker and Wolfram. It examines the distinctions between universal automatism and the Church-Turing thesis and debates whether computation is the fundamental basis of existence. The discussion also addresses reductionism in the context of computation and physics, shedding light on the intricate relationships among these concepts.
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