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as opposed to pseudo-random numbers?
epkid08 said:as opposed to pseudo-random numbers?
fleem said:it depends on whether there are hidden variables or not. We still don't know. (Although this post may start yet another debate over whether there are hidden variables and whether most scientists think there are, or not).
junglebeast said:Well, the question was "according to theory," not "according to fact"...and according to Bell's theorem,
No physical theory of local hidden variables can ever reproduce all of the predictions of quantum mechanics.
I'm not saying theory is correct, but this is the answer according to theory..
fleem said:Well I do take exception to that statement of Bell's, but also there is the possibility of non-local hidden variables, which is not addressed by it (and I happen to be a non-local hidden variable-ist at heart, fwiw).
EDIT: But i should also point out that i disagree with Bohm, as well. I'm just a difficult guy to please.
junglebeast said:Can you elaborate on the difference between local and non-local, and why you believe in non-local? I'm also a difficult guy to please
True random numbers are generated through a physical process that is completely unpredictable, such as using atmospheric noise or radioactive decay. Pseudo-random numbers, on the other hand, are generated through a deterministic algorithm and may appear random, but can be predicted if the algorithm is known.
True random numbers are important in many fields, such as cryptography, gambling, and scientific research. They provide a level of unpredictability and randomness that is necessary for accurate and unbiased results in these applications.
True random numbers can be generated through various physical processes, such as using a random number generator (RNG) that measures atmospheric noise or thermal noise. Another method is through the use of quantum mechanics, which can produce truly random numbers through the measurement of quantum phenomena.
No, true random numbers cannot be biased. Since they are generated through a physical process that is completely unpredictable, there is no way to manipulate or bias the numbers in any way. This is why they are considered the most reliable and unbiased source of randomness.
No, not all random number generators are considered true random numbers. Some generators may use algorithms or patterns that can be predicted, making them pseudo-random numbers. Only generators that use a physical process that is truly unpredictable can be considered true random numbers.