free will theorem

proper noun

A theorem stating that, if we have free will in the sense that our choices are not a function of the past, then, subject to certain assumptions, so must some elementary particles.

Meanings

proper nounthe free will theorem
  1. A theorem stating that, if we have free will in the sense that our choices are not a function of the past, then, subject to certain assumptions, so must some elementary particles.
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