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Nicky665

['Member']Joined: December 22, 2016 at 10:18Last active: December 30, 2016 at 09:591 discussions6 comments

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In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
Yes, but the percentage is low enough so that for all intents and purposes its predictable, especially if we can put in new fresh current data. You ca...
December 23, 2016 at 05:43
In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
The difference is that a coin toss or the weather is in principle determinate and predictable . A computer with enough data about initial conditions c...
December 23, 2016 at 00:43
In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
But that means you're starting with the assumption that the person has free choice.
December 22, 2016 at 15:34
In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
One uses the device to decide between yes or no to an action ( do i floss my teeth now , do i answer the phone, do i go there today) . Something like ...
December 22, 2016 at 15:11
In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
Well...considering the theorem established the fact that a yes/no choice we make isnt a function of the past , its truly indeterminate, and you said t...
December 22, 2016 at 12:08
In: Using a quantum random number generator to make decisions for me  — view comment
I just realised that what I said is an actual experimental proof of the free will theorem (Kochen -Conway) that says that with certain assumptions we ...
December 22, 2016 at 11:34
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