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David Wolpert on the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose, Consciousness, Free Will, and Uncaused Causation

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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The Limits of Prediction and Free Will

This chapter investigates the challenges of predicting the future through Laplace's demon, revealing the fundamental impossibilities tied to determinism and reality. It thoughtfully discusses the philosophical implications of deities, free will, and consciousness, particularly the conflict between the existence of multiple deities and the concept of absolute knowledge. Through analogies and thought experiments, the chapter delves into the complexities of Newtonian mechanics and chaos theory, further complicating our understanding of causation and existence.

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