Episode

Episode 129: Is Probability Real?

Podcast

The Theory of Anything

Published

Jan 13, 2026

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3564

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Summary

A curious Twitter exchange with David Deutsch prompts Bruce to explore what Deutsch and other critical rationalists mean when they assert that randomness doesn’t truly exist. ⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠