The Axiom of Choice: Mathematical Foundations and Philosophical Implications

Bob explains the fundamental role that subjective choice plays in various fields, suggesting there is something quite extraordinary about it.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• Bob's book Choice. A recent Human Action podcast episode with Jonathan Newman, discussing Bob's introductory textbook and why action is so important in economic science.
• BMS ep. 304, the first installment of the Bible commentary, which includes Bob's movie theater analogy for reconciling free will and determinism.
• BMS ep. 257 laying out Hans Hoppe's case that Mises' action axiom solved the mind-body problem.
• A good YT video explaining the weird results of the 2-slit experiment.
• A good YT on Bell's Theorem. Sabin Hossenfelder on Hoofdt and superdeterminism.
• InFi ep. 22 featuring Michael Fraser, who consults with business leaders that they should view AI as a cauldron, not a crystal ball.
• Background info on the Axiom of Choice from set theory.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.