Many-Worlds Interpretations Can Not Imply 'Quantum Immortality'

TL;DR

This paper debunks the misconception that the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics implies 'Quantum Immortality' or guaranteed survival in quantum Russian roulette scenarios, clarifying a common fallacy.

Contribution

It provides a rigorous refutation of the claim that MWI entails quantum immortality, clarifying misconceptions and correcting a widespread fallacy.

Findings

The QS/QI ideas are shown to be false.

The fallacy is based on incorrect assumptions.

MWI does not imply guaranteed survival in quantum scenarios.

Abstract

The fallacy that the many worlds intepretation (MWI) of quantum mechanics implies certain survival in quantum Russian roulette-like situations (the 'Quantum Suicide' (QS) thought experiment) has become common enough that it is now necessary to publicly debunk this belief despite the risk of further publicizing it. 'Quantum Immortality' is an extension of the QS Fallacy (QSF) with some additional unlikely assumptions. The QS/QI ideas are examined here and shown to be false.