Mitchell_Porter comments on Identity Isn't In Specific Atoms - Less Wrong
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I can't predict what will have to change to get a scientific theory that is correct. Sorry. I'm also not interested in arguing for a theory of identity here. I'm just pointing out that Eliezer's argument against a particular theory of identity fails at being less wrong. I don't have to defend a theory in order to provide a perfectly coherent rebuttal.
In that case, why bring up GR, or even QM? You may as well just say, "Physics might be wrong, ergo, your argument is not deductively valid."
On the other hand, if empirical evidence does count for something in your epistemology, then you need to be addressing the aspect of QM to which he is appealing.