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Essay / philosophical manuscript page
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Summary
This document page, stamped with a House Oversight identifier, contains a philosophical essay titled 'Free Will Universe.' The text argues against determinism, using Andrew Wiles' mathematical discoveries as evidence of non-computational human thought, while contrasting this view with the deterministic philosophy of Daniel Dennett. It explores the implications of a determined universe modeled as a single algorithm or 'clockwork.'
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Andrew Wiles | Mathematician |
Referenced for discovering the solution to Fermat's Last Theorem, demonstrating 'non-computational thought'.
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| Daniel Dennett | Philosopher/Cognitive Scientist |
Described as the 'standard bearer' for determinists who believes the Universe is entirely determined.
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| Alan Turing | Mathematician/Computer Scientist |
Referenced implicitly via 'Turing prohibits' regarding general-purpose machines.
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| Unknown Author | Writer |
Uses the first person ('I believe...') to argue for a universe allowing free will.
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the document stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016041'.
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Author argues against Dennett's deterministic view.
Key Quotes (5)
"I believe we live in a Universe where information comes into existence through the creative endeavors of human beings."Source
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"When Andrew Wiles discovered his solution to Fermat’s Last Theorem, he did something a computer cannot do and demonstrated non-computational thought."Source
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"Daniel Dennett – the standard bearer for this camp – believes everything in the Universe is entirely determined."Source
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"If the Universe is determined, it can be modeled as a single algorithm."Source
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"This Universe could not discover solutions to arbitrary problems."Source
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