Physical probability in the Everett interpretation and Bell inequalities
Abstract
I define a notion of locality LOC, closely modelled on Bell's principle of local causality, construed as the condition that single-case probabilities cannot be modified by actions at spacelike separation.
The new principle, like Bell's, forces Bell inequalities, but with two loopholes: one is violation of measurement independence, known to Bell, but the other is non-uniqueness of remote outcomes, a loophole only for LOC, not for Bell's principle.
I also set out a theory of physical probability, applicable to the Everett interpretation, in which the Born rule is derived, and which therefore violates Bell inequalities.
I show it is consistent with LOC.
Surprisingly, both loopholes are exploited.
I conclude not only that physical probability in the Everett interpretation involves no action at a distance, in the sense of LOC, but that the observed violation of Bell inequalities is powerful evidence for many worlds.
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