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    Selection bias with respect to potentially apocalyptic events

    Thanks for the reply. Perhaps it isn't necessary to consider multiverses at all. After all, the example with the guards and the prisoners doesn't need them. If you first assume a nuclear war would end all life, and assume that on exactly two occasions last century there was a 5/6 chance of a...
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    Selection bias with respect to potentially apocalyptic events

    Note to moderators: I’m not sure if this topic is mainstream enough for the forum. If you decide to remove it, I’ll understand. Not convinced I've put it in the right section either! I’m sure you’re all familiar with, or will easily understand, survivor bias, which is a form of selection...
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    What is the Multiverse Theory and Is It Still Valid?

    Sure. I'll take no offence whatsoever if you think that this isn't the right place to ask the question. I understand that you guys have house rules to keep.
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    What is the Multiverse Theory and Is It Still Valid?

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd be polite and introduce myself. I studied physics at university, but that was a long time ago and much has been forgotten. I actually joined this forum to ask a specific question, which I plan to post a bit later. I've had a quick look at the guidelines and I don't...
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