On Self-Collapsing Wavefunctions and the Fine Tuning of the Universe

Charles V. Burton, H. Isaaks

Published Dec 1, 2014• 0 citations

Abstract

A new variation on the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum me-chanics is introduced, and its effects on the evolution of the Universe are reviewed. It is demonstrated that this modified form of quantum mechanics will produce a habitable Universe with no required tun-ing of the parameters, and without requiring multiple Universes or external creators. 1

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