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Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered? | Carl Bender | Escaped Sapiens #67

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Exploring PT Symmetry and Lorentz Transformations in Physics

The chapter delves into the concepts of PT symmetry and Lorentz transformations in physics, discussing reflections in space and time, transformations between frames of reference, and their implications on our understanding of the world. It explains the initial belief in space and time reflections as valid transformations, leading to the discovery that space reflection is not allowed, with connections to Leon Yang and Nobel Prize. The discussion emphasizes the importance of symmetry in physics, experiments on time reversal, and the implications of reversing space and time on our understanding of the universe.

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