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    It is not the case that Approximating Newtonian behavior within each branch presupposes the very individuation of branches that decoherence alone, without additional interpretive commitments, cannot provide.

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    • 1.Decoherence sufficiently suppresses interference between branches, making classical dynamics empirically adequate without metaphysical individuation.
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    • 2.The 'additional commitments' required are merely practical framings, not deep metaphysical necessities—similar to choosing coordinate systems in relativity.
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    • 3.Newtonian approximation succeeds when decoherence timescales are short relative to measurement timescales, regardless of philosophical branch ontology.
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    • 1.Decoherence is a dynamical process describing loss of coherence; it doesn't inherently define what constitutes a 'branch' or 'system boundary.'
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    • 2.Classical mechanics requires determinate particle trajectories; branching alone permits multiple incompatible trajectories without additional interpretation.
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    • 3.Objective physical individuation needs criteria independent of observer choice; decoherence depends on selecting subsystem/environment partitions.
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