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Is the "Many Worlds theory" testable in any way? I doubt it. If not, then it lies outside of Science.

David F Mayer — 2/27/2009 12:13:21 AM (archived)

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Tonight (02/19) on PBS - Many Worlds theory. 'Relative State' Formulation of Quantum Mechanics." - Vince - 2/20/2009 3:23:43 AM
- Is the "Many Worlds theory" testable in any way? I doubt it. If not, then it lies outside of Science. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 2/27/2009 12:13:21 AM
  - Ditto. (n/t) - Jacob - 2/27/2009 7:33:47 PM
- Proof. - Jacob - 2/20/2009 4:32:00 PM
  - re: It's only a theory - the scale and mathematics of quantum mechanics are mind boggling. Hugh Everett's 1957 paper is a mind bender. (n/t) - Vince - 2/20/2009 4:47:17 PM
- Wow. - Bowser - 2/20/2009 5:06:50 AM
- Thank you. I'm in time. (n/t) - Bowser - 2/20/2009 4:51:24 AM
  - So does this mean there are an infinite number of Heaven and Hells? - Socrates II - 2/20/2009 2:34:42 PM
    - Missed your morning brew Larry? Grumpy, grumpy... (n/t) - Adam - 2/26/2009 9:59:52 PM
    - Clearly there can be an infinite number of Heaven and Hells. - Bowser - 2/20/2009 8:57:51 PM

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