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AMA | March 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Exploring the Fundamental Nature of Space and Time

The chapter delves into the debate over whether space and time are fundamental or emergent, discussing concepts like the block universe and eternalism versus the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. It also explores the speculative nature of theories about the fundamental nature of space and time, cautioning listeners to approach such ideas with a critical mindset. The dialogue offers different perspectives on free will, determinism, and the potential for increased complexity in the universe.

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