04-25-2021, 04:56 AM
(04-25-2021, 04:34 AM)Confused Wrote: ... Thus, full predictability of a system that has infinite variables is impossible, in my humble opinion.
Yes, Stephen Wolfram has shown that even for many simple deterministic systems it's impossible, even in theory, to predict future outcomes. Machine learning now can improve predicting chaotic systems, but it will never be able to predict all systems. Personally I believe reality is deterministic, but in a way that it's impossible to fully predict the future, and we need to use our free will to make choices and actions as a part of manifesting reality.
Quote:"Wolfram terms the inability to shortcut a program (e.g., a system), or otherwise describe its behavior in a simple way, "computational irreducibility." ... Computational irreducibility explains observed limitations of existing mainstream science. In cases of computational irreducibility, only observation and experiment can be used. Computational irreducibility may also provide a scientifically-based resolution for free will." - Wikipedia