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Free Will and Falling Cats

Authors :
Wilczek, Frank
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

If we consider a cat to be an isolated mechanical system governed by T-invariant mechanics, then its ability to land on its feet after being released from rest is incomprehensible. It is more appropriate to treat the cat as a creature that can change its shape in order to accomplish a purpose. Within that framework we can construct a useful and informative of the observed motion. One can learn from this example.<br />Comment: 12 pages, 0 figures

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2405.04565
Document Type :
Working Paper