Hi Quentin

>> I don't refuse to read them. You've cited *one* paper, I didn't have time to 
>> read it, I will this week.

Ah so you dismiss things that you havent read then? Impressive!


>> The abstract though did not reject probability calculus, only the 
>> interpretation of what it means. It is clear that in MWI setting probability 
>> is not about what happen and what does not,

If I say that x will happen with 50% probability I certainly am talking about 
things happening or not happening and if it is "clear" that probability is not 
about that in MWI, then it is clear that probability in MWI is not about 
probability. 

>> but about frequency and measure... that doesn't render probability 
>> meaningless... proof is, as you always are in *one* world, your measure will 
>> follow the predicted distribution.


So you're strategy is to try and semantically wriggle out of the claims you 
make? Pretend the words you use have a different meaning than they really do?


>> f you want to assert thing and not back them up, well...

But I did back up what I said. You couldn't be arsed to read the paper about 
Deutsch I offered, remember? You're the only one here refusing to back up 
claims. Perhaps you should give up on yourself?


Here's Deutsh from the abstract of his paper: "Quantum Theory of Probability 
and Decisions"

"The probabilistic predictions of quantum theory are conventionally obtained
from a special probabilistic axiom. But that is unnecessary because all the
practical consequences of such predictions follow from the remaining, non-
probabilistic, axioms of quantum theory, together with the non-probabilistic
part of classical decision theory"

Read it carefully. It makes clear that he believes that all relevent 
predictions can be made from "non probabilistic axioms". You're not going to 
turn around and argue that he meant 'probabilistic axioms' are you?


And from the conclusion:

"No probabilistic axiom is required in quantum theory. A decision maker who
believes only the non-probabilistic part of the theory, and is 'rational' in 
the sense
defined by a strictly non-probabilistic restriction of classical decision 
theory, will
make all decisions that depend on predicting the outcomes of measurements as if
those outcomes were determined by stochastic processes, with probabilities 
given by
axiom (1). (However, in other respects he will not behave as if he believed that
stochastic processes occur. For instance if asked whether they occur he will 
certainly
reply 'no', because the non-probabilistic axioms of quantum theory require the 
state
to evolve in a continuous and deterministic way.)"

Now if you want to make the case that Deutsch 'does not reject probability' 
whilst he is insisting, indeed founding his reputation on the claim that 'no 
probabilistic axiom is required in quantum theory' be my guest. Im always up 
for a laugh.

All the best

Chris.

From: allco...@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:43:33 +0100
Subject: Re: 3-1 views (was: Re: Better Than the Chinese Room)
To: everything-list@googlegroups.com




2014-02-25 8:43 GMT+01:00 chris peck <chris_peck...@hotmail.com>:





Hi Quentin

>>That's nonsense, 

The point wasn't whether you think its nonsense or not. I couldn't care less 
about that. we were arguing about whether there are Oxford Dons who adopt the 
same standpoint as me, and given your little outburst above I think you've just 
discovered that there are. And that they are publishing these ideas in 
respected and peer reviewed journals.



Just to recap then: It is perfectly respectable to reject the notion of 
subjective uncertainty without abandoning MWI. Just as I said.

>> and contrary to observed fact. 



I always wince when you throw that one out. How does one break it to the 
angriest member of a list that they are continually begging the question?


>> David Deutsch does not reject probability... 



Sure he does, he swaps out the Born rule for rational decision theory (+ 
amendments to make it compatible with MWI). There isn't probability, but we 
should act 'as if' there was. Its what he's famous for, Quentin.


o_O... he doesn't reject probability usage. 




>>or could you please show a quote where he does.

Do your own homework, mate. I'm not your little quote monkey.
Ok, I give up talking to you, if you want to assert thing and not back them up, 
well...


  I've kindly described to you what I think people like Deutsch and Wallace 
argue, I've supplied papers which you've refused to read. 


I don't refuse to read them. You've cited *one* paper, I didn't have time to 
read it, I will this week. The abstract though did not reject probability 
calculus, only the interpretation of what it means. It is clear that in MWI 
setting probability is not about what happen and what does not, but about 
frequency and measure... that doesn't render probability meaningless... proof 
is, as you always are in *one* world, your measure will follow the predicted 
distribution... so what's your point ?


 if you disagree you need display the same generosity and explain to me what 
you think they are arguing and how that is different. 


See upper

Quentin
 Waving your hands in the air demanding more and more to unceremoniously and 
uncritically ditch is no-ones idea of fun.



All the best

Chris.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:26:52 +1300
Subject: Re: 3-1 views (was: Re: Better Than the Chinese Room)
From: lizj...@gmail.com


To: everything-list@googlegroups.com

In the MWI you do see spin up every time! ,,, if the definition of "you" has 
been changed to accommodate the fact that you've split. Or to put it another 
way, you (now) will become you (who sees spin up) and you (who sees spin down), 
which by then will be two different people.








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