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The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Challenging Determinism: Norton's Dome and Causation

This chapter explores Norton's Dome as a thought experiment illustrating the indeterministic nature of Newtonian physics and its implications for concepts like causation. It critiques traditional views of determinism, emphasizing the historical context of these beliefs and the limitations of causal metaphysics. The discussion highlights the complexities of mathematical continuity and the role of singularities, as well as the nuanced relationship between classical physics and contemporary quantum theories.

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