Decision-Theory

Posts tagged with decision-theory.

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• The Physics of Agency, Part 3: The Kybit — A New Unit of Control - Here the series defines the kybit as the quantitative measure of intentional control, instantiated a
• Mechanics of Agency: Quantum Decisions - Illustrates agency principles using Matching Pennies game.
• The Mechanics of Agency: Maximal Theoretical Agent - Explores Maximum Theoretical Agent (MTA)—opposite extreme from MVA.
• Objective vs. Subjective Probability
• Effective Decision Theory
• Quantum Agency in the Emergent Multiverse - Integrates David Wallace’s The Emergent Multiverse (MWI via decoherence) with Three Thermodynamic
• Opportunity Cost - Hidden dimension behind every sacrifice: opportunity cost. Definition: Value of next-best al
• The Hidden Power of Principles - Defends principled behavior as strategically optimal, not merely morally admirable.
• Defending Bayes, Part 9 (Interlude) - Critical conceptual clarification distinguishing Measure (objective physical probability) from Crede
• What Counts as a Belief - Rigorous definition of belief within axionic framework.
• Probability Without Collapse - A technical philosophy of physics essay that solves one of quantum mechanics’ most notorious puzzles
• The Limits of Rationalization - This post uses a viral lottery case study to distinguish rationalization from rationality through th
• Navigating The Multiverse - Agency operates by shifting measure across quantum branches—choosing actions that amplify desired fu
• The Quantum Sequence - Major sequence announcement introducing QBU framework in detail.