but my issue is, I only know one of these outcomes. What causes or determines which outcome I sense? Ie, what universe the thread of my current consciousness goes to. (I think this is a flaw in the theory)tsandersZ50 said:so, here's the question. He did go into it later in the podcast, he thinks the split produces a copy including our consciousness. We are just not who we were before the split. listening to Ezra Klein podcast. Question. Suppose this is the truth. Suppose you are at a quantum choice, to get coronavirus, or not. Suppose one quantum choice creates a universe in which you get very sick. In another universe, you don't get infected. Which universe gets your consciousness? Or does your consciousness split? Why aren't we aware of this split? Why do I sit here thinking I am safe and well, while in a universe a bubble away, I am dying?
too much trouble to find proper forum and move the question. I am not a physics student, just interested in things like string theory, multi worlds, ideas of Brian Greene, Sean Carroll and Roger Penrose, all renouned and respected physicists. Probably this is not the right forum for what I am interested in.jedishrfu said:First, off please take some time to read our guidelines as we are a highly moderated site and there are some topics we don't discuss. Your questions are venturing close to one now.
The second one is that this is an introduction thread where a new member can introduce themselves. We don't like to clutter intro threads with questions instead it is better to find a forum on this site where your question seems appropriate and to start a thread on it.
For your current questions, I think the General Discussion forum would be the best place to start.
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