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Physical limits and the long-term future (with Anders Sandberg)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
The Complexities of Energy and Scientific Theories
This chapter explores the challenges of understanding scientific theories, particularly in physics, emphasizing the skepticism surrounding concepts like relativity and quantum mechanics. It discusses the historical development of energy conservation, the mathematical frameworks that underpin these theories, and how symmetries relate to conserved quantities. Additionally, the chapter considers the future of energy extraction in the universe, proposing advanced methods that could harness energy from dying stars and black holes.
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