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#115 – David Wallace on the many-worlds theory of quantum mechanics and its implications

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Embracing Complexity in Quantum Theory

This chapter explores the many-worlds theory of quantum mechanics, challenging the preference for simpler scientific explanations. The speaker emphasizes that while simplicity is appealing, true scientific inquiry requires a willingness to accept the complex and often counterintuitive nature of the universe as evidenced by data.

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