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Understanding Twister Theory and Complex Dimensions
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1:39:42 - 1:49:30 (09:47)

In Twister theory, a point is a two complex dimensional space, which allows you to talk about both usual time and the time times the square root of minus one. The fundamental question in physics is why all fundamental particles are described by pairs of complex numbers.

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The concepts of spinners and vectors are discussed from both a mathematical and physical perspective, highlighting the connection between the two and the fundamental question of why particles are described by pairs of complex numbers.
1:39:42 - 1:41:50 (02:07)
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Spinners, Vectors, Physics, Mathematics
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The concepts of spinners and vectors are discussed from both a mathematical and physical perspective, highlighting the connection between the two and the fundamental question of why particles are described by pairs of complex numbers.

Chapter
Understanding Twister Theory and Complex Dimensions
Episode
#246 – Peter Woit: Theories of Everything and Why String Theory is Not Even Wrong
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Twister theory suggests that a point is a two-complex dimensional space, allowing us to simultaneously discuss time and the square root of minus one in quantum theory.
1:41:50 - 1:48:49 (06:59)
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Twister Theory
Summary

Twister theory suggests that a point is a two-complex dimensional space, allowing us to simultaneously discuss time and the square root of minus one in quantum theory.

Chapter
Understanding Twister Theory and Complex Dimensions
Episode
#246 – Peter Woit: Theories of Everything and Why String Theory is Not Even Wrong
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The hosts discuss the website longbets.com, which allows individuals to make bets with each other on future events and then check in 20 years later.
1:48:50 - 1:49:30 (00:39)
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Longbets.com
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The hosts discuss the website longbets.com, which allows individuals to make bets with each other on future events and then check in 20 years later. They marvel at the concept and note that time flies by quickly.

Chapter
Understanding Twister Theory and Complex Dimensions
Episode
#246 – Peter Woit: Theories of Everything and Why String Theory is Not Even Wrong
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast