----- Original Message ----
> From: Michel Jullian <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wed, November 25, 2009 6:02:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vo]:Is Galileo's DNA still viable?
>
> I never implied the behavior of the universe or of any of its subsets
> was or could be in the future exactly predictable, we know since QM
> that it is not. QM leaves no room for determinism, which is quite an
> improvement over classical physics as it gives us an open future. But
> it doesn't leave room for free will either.
>
> Just this random machine's opinion ;-)
>
> Michel
>
A deterministic theory is not a problem as long as the theory is open to
revision.
Both mechanics and quantum mechanics suffer from _predeterminism_, because they
have both been presented as the last word. When mechanics appeared on the
scene the spirit had to accept that there was only one possible way for the
universe to unfold. When quantum mechanics appeared the spirit had to accept
that there is a LIST of possible ways the universe could unfold. However, even
if this list is infinitely long it still means that certain possibilities will
be OFF the list, other wise it could not be a predictive theory!
Harry
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