Modern Wisdom #323 - Michio Kaku - Black Holes, Big Bangs & Quantum Theory
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May 20, 2021 
In this engaging conversation, Michio Kaku, a renowned theoretical physicist and futurist, tackles some of the universe's most mind-bending questions. He explores the mysteries surrounding the Big Bang and black holes, pondering the existence of white holes and the nature of time. Kaku shares his childhood fascination with science and his quest for the elusive 'God Equation'—a unifying theory of everything. The dialogue also delves into the intersection of music and physics and touches on enigmatic cosmic phenomena, like super voids and the potential for parallel universes.
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Atom Smasher in the Garage
- Michio Kaku built a 2.3MeV betatron in his garage as a teenager.
- This led to a scholarship to Harvard and an offer to work on hydrogen warheads.
The Universe as a Symphony
- String theory posits that the universe is a symphony of vibrating strings.
- Different vibrations correspond to different particles, like electrons or quarks.
Crack in the Standard Model
- The standard model is effective at low energies but has limitations.
- A recent discovery revealed a crack, suggesting a higher theory like string theory.
