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Adam Brown – How Future Civilizations Could Change The Laws of Physics
Dwarkesh Podcast
Mining Black Holes: Energy, Information, and Constraints
This chapter explores the theoretical concept of mining black holes for energy through capturing Hawking radiation while addressing the material science challenges of constructing such mechanisms. It examines the fundamental constraints imposed by nature on energy extraction and the limits of physical theories, using analogies to illustrate complexities in understanding black holes. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between gravity, quantum mechanics, and the intriguing information storage capacity of black holes, challenging traditional views on thermodynamics.
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