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QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality
Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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Curt Jaimungal examines QBism's radical claim that quantum mechanics proves reality depends on conscious observers Curt and guests discuss the participatory universe, probability, and the implications for consciousness and physics.
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:56 - John Wheeler
- 07:42 - Participatory Universe / Quantum Mechanics
- 13:00 - QBism
- 18:38 - Probability and Bell's Theorem
- 24:28 - Writing About Physics
- 30:26 - Simplifying Physics
- 36:02 - Philosophy and Physics Connection
- 40:02 - Quantum States
- 52:02 - Belief and QBism
- 01:11:30 - Quantum Field Theory
- 01:15:43 - Consciousness
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RESOURCES:
- Amanda Gefter's "Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn": https://amzn.to/3XUVfwr
- Richard Hamming's "Learning to Learn" Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30
- Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA
- Amanda's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs
- Karl Friston's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA
- John Vervaeke's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:56 - John Wheeler
- 07:42 - Participatory Universe / Quantum Mechanics
- 13:00 - QBism
- 18:38 - Probability and Bell's Theorem
- 24:28 - Writing About Physics
- 30:26 - Simplifying Physics
- 36:02 - Philosophy and Physics Connection
- 40:02 - Quantum States
- 52:02 - Belief and QBism
- 01:11:30 - Quantum Field Theory
- 01:15:43 - Consciousness
SPONSORS:
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe
RESOURCES:
- Amanda Gefter's "Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn": https://amzn.to/3XUVfwr
- Richard Hamming's "Learning to Learn" Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30
- Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA
- Amanda's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs
- Karl Friston's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA
- John Vervaeke's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.
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