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The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Science Beyond Safe Spaces with Lawrence Krauss
Oct 25, 2023
Lawrence Krauss, distinguished physicist and founder of the Origins Project Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative power of science. Topics include interpreting quantum mechanics, the politicization of science, the cowardice of institutional leaders, and the dangers of fundamentalist wokeism.
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- Science is a transformative power that dispels ignorance and fear, guiding us towards a more enlightened world.
- Understanding quantum mechanics requires a shift in thinking and a focus on interpreting classical mechanics to explain our observed reality.
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Physics, Common Sense, and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
Modern physics challenges conventional wisdom and common sense, emphasizing the importance of relying on data rather than intuitive reasoning. Common sense is based on our evolutionary history and is not always consistent with the strange world of modern physics. Interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Schrödinger's cat paradox and the many worlds interpretation, further highlight the absurdity of common sense in the quantum realm. While there are different schools of thought on interpreting quantum mechanics, the speaker aligns with Feynman's view to 'shut up and calculate,' emphasizing that neither interpretation accurately represents reality. Quantum mechanics suggests that the world is quantum mechanical, yet we experience a classical world. Understanding how the quantum world transitions into the classical world remains a challenge.
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