Everettian theory as pure wave mechanics plus a no-collapse probability postulate
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-019-02467-4
Abstract: Proposed derivations of the Born rule for Everettian theory are controversial. I argue that they are unnecessary but may provide justification for a simplified version of the Principal Principle. It’s also unnecessary to replace Everett’s… read more here.
Keywords: philos sci; collapse; everettian theory; postulate ... See more keywords
The historical postulate: Is it the basis, at the level of the system, for self‐nonself discrimination?
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DOI: 10.1111/sji.13033
Abstract: Burnet envisaged the early presence of self‐antigens in development, or ‘the history’ of an animal, ablates the animal's ability to immunologically respond against them. Lederberg added the idea that the continuous presence of self‐antigens is… read more here.
Keywords: system; peripheral tolerance; historical postulate; activation ... See more keywords