[ExI] Probability is "subjectively objective".

[Stathis Papaioannou]

2008/7/20 Lee Corbin <lcorbin at rawbw.com>:

>> What about the explanation for why we generally find ourselves in a
>> world consistent with the history we remember? I'm claiming that this
>> is no easier to explain than the results of EPR experiments under MWI.
>
> Probably I'm begging the question, but first, let's suppose that from time
> to time we or our ancestors found ourselves in a
> world that was *not* reconcilable with our memories. (And
> I mean beyond the usual "where the hell did I put the scissors,
> they were in my hands just a minute ago". I mean truly
> *unreconcilable*.)  That would not be good for survival.
>
> So let's start with this:  the correct physical explanation---whatever
> it is---yields up as a close approximation a consistent 4D flat
> spacetime, i.e., preceding events A are consistent with consequent
> effects B (or, IOW, causes are harmonious with effects). Then it
> would be quite natural to suppose that evolutionarily derived beings
> like ourselves would make records (i.e. memories) that were
> consistent with the causes that affect us later (i.e. our sensations).
> How badly have I begged the question?

Is all anthropic reasoning begging the question?


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Stathis Papaioannou