Ask A Genius 655: Best of All Possible Worlds in Worlds

[Recording Start] Rick Rosner: Alright, in our previous discussion, we touched upon the concept of the best of all possible worlds, leading to the idea of alternative worlds. Imagine worlds where dinosaurs survived and built civilizations, or universes only a tenth of our size. The scope of these differences varies widely. However, when discussing possible …

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Ask A Genius 654: IC and Statistical Logic

[Recording Start] Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Here's a thought: existence is a characteristic of entities that are real, which makes perfect sense. So, when we say the universe exists, we're grounding it in statistical logic. This is a foundational aspect of informational cosmology. Within this framework, I had an insight... Rick Rosner: In recent months, I've …

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