John Moffat on Modified Gravity, Theories of Everything, and meeting Schrödinger
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Singularities, Art, and Resilience
This chapter explores the complex concept of singularities within the Schwarzschild solution while reflecting on its historical context during World War I. It weaves a personal narrative of the speaker's journey as an aspiring artist, highlighting notable encounters in the art world alongside struggles during the war that shaped their academic pursuits in physics. Ultimately, it intertwines the philosophical implications of singularities with the transformative power of art and education in the face of adversity.
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