Arguments Against Superdeterminism

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of superdeterminism and its potential implications in the context of Bell's Theorem. The speaker argues that there are examples in physics where distant objects exhibit correlations, and that superdeterminism is often dismissed without clear arguments against it. They also discuss the idea of a deterministic universe and the absence of free will, and how this may relate to the existence of objects such as cell phones. The conversation also touches on the relationship between quantum and classical behavior and the possibility of a Theory of Everything.
  • #141
ThomasT and kote,

Why would someone simulate reality? And if we are living in a Matrix, then the reality out there would be the same as in here so it doesn't have much meaning whether we are or not. But there is something that seems rather strange to me and that's the supercluster shaped like a human figure-- a clue hidden in plain sight? Sometimes I wonder.
 
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  • #142
You resurrected a thread to argue a point that is absurd... I'm gone.
 
  • #143
Time to say goodbye.
 
<h2>1. What is superdeterminism?</h2><p>Superdeterminism is a philosophical and scientific concept that suggests that all events, including human actions, are predetermined and cannot be changed. This means that the future is already set and there is no free will.</p><h2>2. What are the main arguments against superdeterminism?</h2><p>The main arguments against superdeterminism include the lack of evidence for determinism, the violation of the laws of physics, and the contradiction with the concept of free will.</p><h2>3. How does superdeterminism contradict the laws of physics?</h2><p>The laws of physics, specifically quantum mechanics, suggest that events at the quantum level are probabilistic and not predetermined. Superdeterminism goes against this idea and therefore contradicts the laws of physics.</p><h2>4. Can superdeterminism be proven or disproven?</h2><p>Currently, there is no way to prove or disprove superdeterminism. It is a philosophical concept that is difficult to test scientifically. However, many scientists and philosophers argue that it goes against our current understanding of the universe.</p><h2>5. What are the implications of superdeterminism if it were true?</h2><p>If superdeterminism were true, it would mean that there is no free will and all events in the universe are predetermined. This would have significant implications for our understanding of morality, responsibility, and the nature of reality.</p>

1. What is superdeterminism?

Superdeterminism is a philosophical and scientific concept that suggests that all events, including human actions, are predetermined and cannot be changed. This means that the future is already set and there is no free will.

2. What are the main arguments against superdeterminism?

The main arguments against superdeterminism include the lack of evidence for determinism, the violation of the laws of physics, and the contradiction with the concept of free will.

3. How does superdeterminism contradict the laws of physics?

The laws of physics, specifically quantum mechanics, suggest that events at the quantum level are probabilistic and not predetermined. Superdeterminism goes against this idea and therefore contradicts the laws of physics.

4. Can superdeterminism be proven or disproven?

Currently, there is no way to prove or disprove superdeterminism. It is a philosophical concept that is difficult to test scientifically. However, many scientists and philosophers argue that it goes against our current understanding of the universe.

5. What are the implications of superdeterminism if it were true?

If superdeterminism were true, it would mean that there is no free will and all events in the universe are predetermined. This would have significant implications for our understanding of morality, responsibility, and the nature of reality.

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