DiscoverThe Theory of AnythingEpisode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?
Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?

Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?

Update: 2025-07-22
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Bruce first explains the difference between arguing over concepts vs arguing over words.


Then Bruce examines assertions about probability and randomness in the critical rationalist community. Why does David Deutsch insist that there is no such thing as 'randomness'? What does the many worlds interpretation really say about this? Is all 'randomness' really just pseudo-randomness? Is this really a conflict between concepts or just an argument over words?


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Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?

Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist?

Bruce Nielson and Peter Johansen