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Philosophy of Science

Probability in the Everett Interpretation

By Hilary Greaves, Rutgers University (December 2006)

Section: Philosophy of Science

Subject: Philosophy.

Key Topics: probability, instrumentalism, determinism.

Abstract

The Everett (many-worlds) interpretation of quantum mechanics faces a prima facie problem concerning quantum probabilities. Research in this area has been fast-paced over the last few years, following a controversial suggestion by David Deutsch that decision theory can solve the problem. This article provides a non-technical introduction to the decision-theoretic program, and a sketch of the current state of the debate.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2006.00054.x

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