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Comment author: loup-vaillant 02 May 2012 10:53:22AM *  4 points [-]

Even though I do think decoherence-based MWI is a better model than Copenhagen non-interpretation, it doesn't look like there are any new arguments in support or against it on LW anyway.

Having read the Quantum Physics Sequence, I think Eliezer himself would agree with that. I think the actual point was to show the crushing power of already existing arguments, to showcase a foolish long-standing rejection of compelling arguments by very bright people.

Comment author: Normal_Anomaly 06 May 2012 09:50:14PM 2 points [-]

The point was also to familiarize the readers with MWI and convince them of it so that it could then be used as a source of evidence and examples for some points about identity and free will.

Comment author: loup-vaillant 09 May 2012 08:00:33AM 0 points [-]

Yes, I forgot that. I recall being… relieved, to see that mundane physics can solve seemingly hard philosophical questions.

Comment author: vi21maobk9vp 03 May 2012 06:24:02AM 2 points [-]

Still, from time to time people start discussing it here without even using those collected arguments and counterarguments well - ten old posts hurt nobody, the complain seemed to be about ongoing things.