Probability from Degeneracy in the Universal Constraint Framework

Diana Haskins

Published Apr 29, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

Probability is not a postulate—it is a consequence of structure.By enforcing that degeneracy reflects only distinguishable structure, a unique probability rule follows: weighting by degeneracy. No alternative assignment remains consistent with admissibility or observation.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19892877

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