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Random Numbers Jan 31, 2015 20:11:33 GMT

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Post by scott on Jan 31, 2015 20:11:33 GMT

Would a number generated by a computerized random number generator represent an a-causal event?

Not that I think it relates to the causal nature of our brains' decisions, but it would seem to challenge the notion that "everything" is caused.

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chandlerklebs Moderator Posts: 169	Random Numbers Feb 7, 2015 19:04:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chandlerklebs on Feb 7, 2015 19:04:00 GMT There would have to a cause for any number and much code to define how that number is retrieved. It might be something such as the current clock time or the current number of bytes of available memory.

scott New Member Posts: 7	Random Numbers Feb 8, 2015 5:39:03 GMT chandlerklebs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scott on Feb 8, 2015 5:39:03 GMT I think you're right. Some kin f algorithm is responsible.

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