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concept:discrete-vs-continuous-cosmosdiscrete vs continuous cosmos
Philosophical crux between physicalists and computationalists regarding whether substrate is discrete or continuous, tied to diffraction limit.
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- Anima Labs Phenomenology Pt1mentions
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