Quantum immortality is a speculative thought experiment that comes out of the many-worlds interpretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics. It’s not a mainstream scientific theory, but more of a philosophical exploration of what MWI might imply if taken to extremes.
I found the below video very interesting, and especially so as the mathematical and conceptual issues brought up are dependent on on multiple "selves", but seem to be resolved (and readily apparent in our existing reality) if we consider consciousness (or any experience of consciousness) as a singular being in and of itself.
He brings up ideas of "terror" (that I disagree with) and computational limitations that, in my opinion, would occur based on our conception of what we and reality are -- the grasping of surviving in finite lives that impose limits on reality that, in the end, we would rather avoid -- inadvertently turning life from a realm of infinite potential to a veritable hell.
It's also interesting to consider that "desire" could act as a fundamental determinant of probability in this scenario, in that whatever consciousness focuses on is what transforms or likely comes into being, and conflicting desires would lead to conflict and disorder, something only possible through conflicting definitions of self.
I would LOVE to hear Leo's, and the rest of your thoughts on this video!
