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Understanding the fundamental laws of physics beyond quantum mechanics.
39:28 - 44:43 (05:15)
The separation of what is observed and what is real in the textbook definition of quantum mechanics is one of the most interesting philosophical points. Despite measurement and observers playing an important role in quantum mechanics, they may not play a fundamental role in the ultimate laws of physics.
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The idea of infinity is often uncomfortable for people when thinking about the real world, but it can be a useful concept to imagine, even though it has properties that differ from real numbers.
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The idea of infinity is often uncomfortable for people when thinking about the real world, but it can be a useful concept to imagine, even though it has properties that differ from real numbers.
ChapterUnderstanding the fundamental laws of physics beyond quantum mechanics.
EpisodeSean Carroll: Quantum Mechanics and the Many-Worlds Interpretation
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the textbook definition of quantum mechanics, there is a separation between what is observed and what is real, leading to the question of whether measurement and observation play a fundamental role in the laws of physics.
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In the textbook definition of quantum mechanics, there is a separation between what is observed and what is real, leading to the question of whether measurement and observation play a fundamental role in the laws of physics. While it is currently uncertain, it is unlikely that observation and mental processes will have a fundamental impact on the nature of reality.