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#163 – Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics

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A Tradition of Heretical Speech: Releasing Ideas Freely

This chapter explores the preparation of a geometric unity paper aimed at encouraging the open expression of controversial ideas. The speaker highlights the importance of 'heretical' speech and sets a target date for release, intertwining humor with serious discussions on the challenges faced by academia in embracing new communication formats.

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