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Causal non-locality can arise from constrained replication
J. H. van Hateren
The fundamental theories of physics are local theories, depending on local interactions of local variables. It is not clear if and how strictly local theories can produce non-local…
Extensive fitness and human cooperation
J. H. van Hateren
Evolution depends on the fitness of organisms, the expected rate of reproducing. Directly getting offspring is the most basic form of fitness, but fitness can also be increased ind…
What does Maxwell's demon want from life? When information becomes functional and physical
J. H. van Hateren
Szilard's one-molecule engine is operated by a Maxwell's demon attempting to convert heat to work. It is argued here that when using the demon to relate information to work (Landau…
Consciousness results when communication modifies the form of self-estimated fitness
J. H. van Hateren
The origin and development of consciousness is poorly understood. Although it is clearly a naturalistic phenomenon evolved through Darwinian evolution, explaining it in terms of ph…