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#149 Ruth Kastner - Quantum Physics, History, & Philosophy. Understanding Our Unseen Reality
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Ruth E. Kastner earned her M.S. in Physics and Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Maryland. Since that time, she has taught widely and conducted research in Foundations of Physics, particularly in interpretations of quantum theory. She was one of three winners of the 2021 Alumni Research Award at the University of Maryland, College Park (https://alumni.umd.edu/news/research-award-ruth-kastner-82-ms-92-phd-99) . She is the author of 3 books: The Transactional Interpretation of Quantum Theory: The Reality of Possibility (Cambridge University Press, 2012; 2nd edition just published, 2022), Understanding Our Unseen Reality: Solving Quantum Riddles (Imperial College Press, 2015); and Adventures In Quantumland: Exploring Our Unseen Reality (World Scientific, 2019). She has presented talks and interviews throughout the world and in video recordings on the interpretational challenges of quantum theory, and has a blog at transactionalinterpretation.org. She is also a dedicated yoga practitioner and received her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Instructor Certification in February, 2020
summary
Ruth Kastner explores the intersection of quantum physics, philosophy, and consciousness, offering insights into the nature of reality, the role of subjectivity, and the potential for a new scientific paradigm.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Quantum Theory and Philosophy
03:18 The Journey into Physics and History
06:10 Transactional Interpretation and Measurement Problem
09:12 Collaboration and Theory Development
12:11 The Nature of Reality and Consciousness
15:00 Mutuality in Physics and the Iceberg Metaphor
17:58 String Theory and Its Relevance
21:09 Subjectivity and Ontology in Science
23:55 Free Will and Quantum Indeterminism
30:17 The Illusion of Free Will
31:58 Awareness and Breath in Yoga
36:15 Technology and Attention Economy
40:06 The Impact of Non-Native EMF
43:16 Exploring Quantum Realities
46:02 Influences and Inspirations
49:57 The Role of Yoga and Psychedelics
52:10 Personal Journey into Yoga
55:48 Living Authentically
56:42 Outro Ren Terence - 1:9:26, 4.02 PM.mp3
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https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/fellows/ruth-kastner/
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key topics
Quantum theory and the nature of reality
Whitehead's process philosophy and its relevance today
The measurement probl