The Open Systems View and the Everett Interpretation

It is argued that those who defend the Everett, or `Many Worlds', interpretation of quantum mechanics should embrace what we call general theory open systems (GT) as proper framework in which to conduct foundational and philosophical investigation physics. GT a wider dynamical than its alternative, standard (ST). This true even though makes no modifications formalism. rather takes different view, formalism; i.e., dynamics systems, whose physical states are fundamentally represented by density operators, specified an non-unitary map. includes, principle, universe whole. We argue more describable can be physically motivated, there much prima facie empirical support for ST, could fully spirit Everett -- might, short, little reason Everettian not theoretical landscape allows one explore.