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#95 Nature of Reality: Federico Faggin

Sounds of SAND

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Probability Reflects Consciousness and Free Will

Probability is a concept generated by conscious beings to predict the future when faced with uncertainty. It relies on the existence of consciousness, as computers lack the inherent ability to understand or utilize this concept. In the context of quantum physics, probability describes the possible states that can manifest but does not determine which specific state will emerge. This process involves the random collapse of the wave function, indicating a non-algorithmic event that transcends established theories and suggests a role for free will in the underlying processes.

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