Questions about Free Will Theorem

In summary, the article discusses the TWIN axiom which states that for twinned spin 1 particles, if the first experimenter performs a triple experiment for a certain frame, the second experimenter will measure a single spin in the same frame and produce a result that is either j, k, or l. The lemma in the article states that there is no 101-function for the ±33 directions shown in Figure 1. The article also mentions the Free-Will-Theorem and its connection to the decision of choosing measurement directions. This is an improvement of Bell's theorem and further research is needed to fully understand the concept.
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http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0604079
The TWIN axiom:. For twinned spin 1 particles, if the first experimenter
A performs a triple experiment for the frame (x, y, z), producing the result
x → j, y → k, z → l while the second experimenter B measures a single
spin in direction w, then if w is one of x, y, z, its result is that w → j, k, or l,
respectively.
1. Why the second experimenter performs only single spin measurement. If the first one performs three measurements, the second one could also perform three.?
2. I here included measurements of the second one in the direction, for instance, 45° acording to x and y axes.

Lemma: There is no 101-function for the ±33 directions of Figure 1.
How 33 directions in cube picture in the article are connected with those measurements of spin^2?
 
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Now, I went through http://www.ams.org/notices/200902/rtx090200226p.pdf
and I partially followed the ideas. In principle they rotate only one xyz axis for 45° in some directions and they controll if functions 101 agree with pre-existence of different rotations. I need to study more precisely.

This is improvement of Bell's theorem. Does Free-Will-Theorem tells anything about that free will decision about directions of measurement is connected with free will of a wave function how it will collapse?
 

What is the Free Will Theorem?

The Free Will Theorem is a mathematical theorem proposed by John Conway and Simon Kochen in 2006. It states that if humans have free will, then individual particles must also have free will.

What implications does the Free Will Theorem have?

The theorem suggests that the universe is inherently unpredictable and that determinism cannot fully explain the behavior of particles. It also challenges the idea of causality and suggests that free will may be a fundamental aspect of the universe.

How does the Free Will Theorem relate to quantum mechanics?

The Free Will Theorem is based on the principles of quantum mechanics, specifically the concepts of superposition and entanglement. It suggests that these principles may also apply to free will, allowing for the possibility of multiple outcomes or choices.

Is the Free Will Theorem widely accepted in the scientific community?

The Free Will Theorem is still a topic of debate and has not been proven or disproven conclusively. Some scientists and philosophers argue that it has significant flaws, while others believe it offers valuable insights into the nature of free will and the universe.

What are the potential implications of the Free Will Theorem for society?

If the Free Will Theorem is proven to be true, it could have significant implications for our understanding of human behavior and decision-making. It may also challenge traditional ideas of responsibility and accountability, as well as the concept of free will itself.

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