#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Interplay of Space, Time, and Black Holes
This chapter explores the foundational concepts of general relativity, tracing its historical development from special relativity through the contributions of Einstein and Minkowski. It delves into the nature of black holes, discussing the implications of the event horizon and the ongoing debate over information conservation in light of quantum mechanics. Ultimately, the chapter highlights the profound philosophical and theoretical challenges that arise from understanding gravity as the curvature of four-dimensional space-time.
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