
AMA | March 2022
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Quantum Fields and Global Democracy
This chapter explores the crucial role of quantum field theory in addressing foundational questions in quantum mechanics, while also examining the concept of locality in the context of quantum gravity. It juxtaposes the state of democracy in Ukraine and Russia, highlighting concerns about democratic institutions in the U.S. amidst populist challenges, yet maintaining an optimistic view on the potential for democracy to thrive with active citizen engagement.
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