Tag Archives: information and probability theory
Foundations of probability, digital physics and Laplacian determinism
In this thread of posts from 2012, the possibility of drawing a natural number at random was discussed. In the previous post I rediscussed an entropy-related solution giving relative chances. This solution also explains Benford’s law. In the 2012 thread, … Continue reading
We live through maps (-2): perception and information
In 1991 I had to write a paper on philosophy, as part of my Master’s degree in mathematics. I wonder if philosophy is still such a prominent part of the mathematics curriculum in Nijmegen (or elsewhere) nowadays? At the time … Continue reading
Drawing a natural number at random, foundations of probability, determinism, Laplace (4)
(OK, enough apologized for all my shortcomings. From now on mostly math and philosophical thoughts on physics.) Back to the two fundamental questions which I deem relevant for the question of drawing a natural number at random. QUESTION 1 Is … Continue reading
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