Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2015-11-30]: Quantum choice can be counterproductive: When abiding by the laws of quantum physics, having options can make an otherwise simple task impossible. A new paper demonstrates that transmitting quantum messages becomes more difficult (and finally impossible) if the intended recipient offers the sender multiple options for the time and place of delivery. (1) Many choices lead eventually to the impossibility of choice. In an ever expanding universe of increasing options, we will end up not being able to choose any. In an infinite world, we cannot go anywhere. Because we are already everywhere. Part of One. In an illusion of Many…
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