Probability in the Everett Interpretation

  1. Hilary Greaves†

Article first published online: 21 DEC 2006

DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2006.00054.x

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Philosophy Compass

Philosophy Compass

Volume 2, Issue 1, pages 109–128, January 2007

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Greaves, H. (2007), Probability in the Everett Interpretation. Philosophy Compass, 2: 109–128. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2006.00054.x

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  1. Rutgers University

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  1. Issue published online: 21 DEC 2006
  2. Article first published online: 21 DEC 2006
  3. Philosophy Compass 2/1 (2007): 109–128, 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2006.00054.x

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Abstract

The Everett (many-worlds) interpretation of quantum mechanics faces a prima facie problem concerning quantum probabilities. Research in this area has been fast-paced over the last few years, following a controversial suggestion by David Deutsch that decision theory can solve the problem. This article provides a non-technical introduction to the decision-theoretic program, and a sketch of the current state of the debate.

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