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Stephen Wolfram on Crypto, Aliens, Blackholes, Infinity, Consciousness, and his Theory of Everything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Challenges of Innovative Thinking in Physics

This chapter explores the obstacles faced when introducing groundbreaking ideas in science, particularly the tendency for criticism to focus on personal attacks rather than the ideas themselves. It reflects on the evolution of a project within the mathematical physics community, emphasizing how the acceptance of new theories can vary across disciplines. The discussion also delves into the nature of space and the fundamental building blocks of the universe, proposing a radical view that redefines traditional concepts in physics.

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