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#126 - Sean Carroll - The Problem With Quantum Mechanics

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Guest: Sean Carroll

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Guest: Sean Carroll

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Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist, podcaster and author. Quantum physics is complicated. The quantum world does not operate like the one we see around us, yet our human experience of life emerges from this strange universe. Today we learn how it can be the case that something so alien can give rise to something so familiar. Extra Stuff: Buy Sean's Book Something Deeply Hidden - https://amzn.to/2rsRcL2 Follow Sean on Twitter - https://twitter.com/seanmcarroll Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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The Big Picture

Best for Readers interested in the intersection of science and philosophy.Often cited around quantum mechanics understanding

“My previous book, The Big Picture, was very broad. A lot of philosophy, a lot of biology was in there.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: quantum mechanics understanding

For: Readers interested in the intersection of science and philosophy.

Key quote: “My previous book, The Big Picture, was very broad.”

The host mentioned 'The Big Picture' to highlight its broad exploration of various scientific and philosophical concepts, contrasting it with his latest work focused solely on quantum mechanics. This reflects his desire to mix different disciplines in his writing and engage with complex topics beyond just physics.

ASIN: 1101984252

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Something Deeply Hidden

Best for Readers interested in physics and science communicationOften cited around quantum mechanics understanding

“So tell us about your last book, Something Deeply Hidden. Why did you write it? Well, it's a book about quantum mechanics.”

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Trigger: quantum mechanics understanding

For: Readers interested in physics and science communication

Key quote: “I wanted to kind of say, look, this is just science.”

The host mentioned 'Something Deeply Hidden' to highlight the need for a different perspective on quantum mechanics, one that emphasizes its understandability rather than its mysteries. The author, Sean Carroll, aims to challenge the prevailing notion that quantum mechanics is inherently bizarre and ungraspable.

ASIN: 6269762154

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Schrodinger's cat

Best for Listeners interested in physics and quantum theoryOften cited around Einstein and quantum mechanics

“The excerpt discusses the thought experiment of Schrodinger's cat, explaining the concept of superposition and decoherence in quantum mechanics.”

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Trigger: Einstein and quantum mechanics

For: Listeners interested in physics and quantum theory

Key quote: “It wasn't like, wow, look at how crazy quantum mechanics is. It's like, you can't possibly believe this, can you?”

The host discusses the complexities of quantum mechanics and how Einstein's views contrasted with emerging theories. The mention of 'Schrodinger's cat' serves to illustrate the absurdities and challenges of accepting quantum entanglement and the implications of multiple realities.

ASIN: 0440500702

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