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arXiv:2405.04565physics.class-ph

Free Will and Falling Cats

Frank Wilczek

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Abstract

If we consider a cat to be an isolated mechanical system governed by T-invariant mechanics, then its ability to land on its feet after being released from rest is incomprehensible. It is more appropriate to treat the cat as a creature that can change its shape in order to accomplish a purpose. Within that framework we can construct a useful and informative of the observed motion. One can learn from this example.

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physics.class-phClassical Physics physics.hist-phHistory and Philosophy of Physics

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