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AMA | November 2021

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

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Quantum Interpretations and Academic Realities

This chapter explores various interpretations of quantum mechanics, focusing on pilot wave theories and their hidden variables in relation to the Everett interpretation. It also examines the contrasting nature of academic success and personal attributes like kindness, questioning the impact of research-focused hiring practices in prestigious institutions. Additionally, it touches on complex themes in cosmology and the nature of laughter from an evolutionary perspective.

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