

AMA | August 2025
41 snips Aug 4, 2025
The discussion begins with reflections on the humanity of celebrities encountered by the host. A poll among physicists highlights the prevalent yet limited support for the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. The complexities of infinity and the implications of simulation theory are unveiled, alongside existential questions about the technological singularity. The decline in STEM funding is alarming, while the intricate connections between consciousness and physics are scrutinized. Finally, a nostalgic look at 'Columbo' emphasizes storytelling in crime solving.
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Quantum Foundations Divide Physicists
- The Copenhagen interpretation still leads among physicists, getting 36% popularity but with little confidence.
- Foundational quantum mechanics is unresolved partly due to lack of collective effort to seek the answer.
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Cantor's Proof of Relative Infinity Sizes
- Some infinities are bigger because you can't map one-to-one to smaller ones, proven by Cantor's diagonal argument.
- Sets like integers and even integers have the same size, despite intuition.