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Why Boltzmann Brains Are Bad

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Why Boltzmann Brains Are Bad — mentioned by InternetPerson

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:15:23 GMT

That's why Boltzmann brains are a problem. If a theory predicts the appearance of Boltzmann brains, then that theory is (arguably) self-defeating. For example, let's say you tell me your theory of the universe. And then I say, "Wait a minute, doesn't your theory lead to an infinite stretch of time where random brains can randomly spring into existence?" If you say, "yes", then I'd say, "If your theory is true, then I'm probably just a Boltzmann brain, and this whole conversation is just a figment of my imagination." I would assume that I'm probably a Boltzmann brain because the number of…

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Why Boltzmann Brains Are Bad — mentioned by antidesitter

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:55:47 GMT

Boltzmann brains may not occur after all [0], which is reassuring [2]. See De Sitter Space Without Dynamical Quantum Fluctuations [1]. [0] http://www.preposterousuniverse.com/blog/2014/05/05/squelchi... [1] https://arxiv.org/abs/1405.0298 [2] https://arxiv.org/abs/1702.00850

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