David Wallace, professor of philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, explains why he finds the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics convincing. We discuss probability, what it means for persons to "split", whether teleportation means death, and the role of philosophy in assessing science.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:22 What is the difference between quantum and classical mechanics?

00:08:12 The measurement problem

00:14:16 The many-worlds interpretation

00:19:46 Why can't I see other branches of reality?

00:33:13 Is many-worlds crazy and absurd?

00:37:57 The probability problem

00:50:58 Do people split in two when the universe branches?

01:00:11 Does many-worlds explain fine-tuning?

01:04:56 Should many-worlds change the way we live?

01:16:30 Of what are you most uncertain?

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