Universe Splitter iPhone App: Randomly Split Universe?

[dilletante]

I stumbled across this app for iPhone which may appeal to those favoring the many-worlds interpretation of QM:

http://aerfish.com/UniverseSplitter/index.html

I thought it was cool that an app can actually run a quantum experiment each time you use it. I saw mention of it on a Sean Carroll blog defending EQM.

While it may or may not split the universe, it would seem to allow you to make a completely random decision. And I can't think of many examples where quantum effects can noticeably influence daily life.

Makes me wish I had an iPhone but unfortunately I have Android.

 

[cpscdave]

I some how doubt that the app actually talks to a lab. More likely just generates a pesudo-random number :)
Still a neat app.

 

[2milehi]

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PT Barnum one said "A fool and money are soon parted"

 

[e.bar.goum]

I some how doubt that the app actually talks to a lab. More likely just generates a pesudo-random number :)
Still a neat app.

I don't know about this particular app, but there are true (quantum) random number servers available. E.g. https://qrng.anu.edu.au/