Quantum Free Will
Scott discusses the interplay between randomness and predictability in human behavior, emphasizing that even with complete knowledge of someone's brain state, only probabilities of actions can be predicted. He raises the philosophical dilemma of whether such predictability diminishes the experience of free will, suggesting that the essence of consciousness may play a crucial role in how we perceive our choices.In this clip
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Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72
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How does quantum mechanics challenge determinism in the episode Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72 and the clip Free Will and Prediction?
How does quantum mechanics challenge determinism in the episode Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72 and the clip Quantum Free Will?
Can quantum states influence free will?