Summary

Integrates David Wallace’s The Emergent Multiverse (MWI via decoherence) with Three Thermodynamic Laws of Agency. Agency & Branching: Choices = quantum outcomes; influencing measure = “quantum work” (Law 1). Quantum Decision Theory: Rational agents maximize quantum-measure-weighted utility (Deutsch-Wallace theorem), naturally minimizing prediction error = kybits. Decoherence & Decay: Entropy increase via decoherence = agency decay without energy input (Law 2). Control Limits: Quantum uncertainty + decoherence = impossible perfect control (Law 3). Synthesis: Wallace’s emergent ontology provides quantum-thermodynamic landscape for agency—decisions are physical quantum events under thermodynamic constraints. Bridges quantum foundations with agency physics.

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Cross-References

  • Related: Wallace’s Emergent Multiverse, Deutsch-Wallace theorem [external]

Notes

  • Formal integration with Wallace’s work
  • Positions agency as quantum-physical phenomenon
  • Cites The Emergent Multiverse (2012)
  • Technical but accessible synthesis