Calling all metaphysicians! Would you like a simplified explanation of the multiverse interpretation of quantum mechanics? Would you like it to be presented to you using Super Mario World? Well, look no further.
Interesting Philosophical Applications
Metaphysical Modality
Some people think that the parallel universes in the multiverse hypothesis could play the role of Lewisian Possible Worlds. I have serious doubts about this. The main issue is that the multiverse that some physicists take seriously probably won’t have enough universes to represent all metaphysical possibility.
The Fine-Tuning Argument for the Existence of God.
One possible response to The Fine-Tuning Argument for the Existence of God involves appealing to some kind of Multiverse Hypothesis. (Shameless plug – Check out Beebe’s presentation of the Fine-Tuning Argument over at Young Philosophers)
Anyway, whatever your thoughts about the potential philosophical applications of the multiverse hypothesis – the video is pretty excellent. Enjoy.
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