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AMA | March 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating Complexity: Science, Time Travel, and Humanity's Future

This chapter explores the intricate interplay between urgent political discourse and individual pursuits in theoretical physics, all while analyzing the fragility of democracy. It ventures into thought experiments on advanced civilizations, critiques common time travel portrayals, and addresses philosophical questions surrounding free will and determinism. Additionally, the speakers reflect on historical events' unpredictability and the complexities of scientific inquiry, emphasizing the importance of humility in understanding both the universe and our collective future.

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