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#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens

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The Beauty and Irony of General Relativity

This chapter delves into the beauty and depth of general relativity, examining its foundational concepts and far-reaching implications, including black holes and gravitational waves. It also reflects on the irony of Einstein not receiving a Nobel Prize for this groundbreaking theory, drawing parallels to other overlooked figures in the scientific community.

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