

Is STEM Beautiful? An Interview with Mitch Stokes
Sep 11, 2023
The podcast delves into bridging the gap between STEM and humanities through the concept of beauty. Topics include the synergy between STEM fields and philosophy, the historical connections between mathematics and philosophy, the mysteries of quantum physics, the relationship between music, math, and physics, elegance in scientific progress, and the limits of human understanding in quantum mechanics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Mathematics, Philosophy, and the Nature of Reality
03:32 • 16min
Exploring the Mysteries of Quantum Physics
19:14 • 29min
Exploring the Relationship Between Music, Math, and Physics Through String Theory and Beauty in Physics
48:32 • 6min
Exploring Elegance, Beauty, and Scientific Progress
54:19 • 4min
Exploring the Limits of Human Understanding and Quantum Mechanics
58:43 • 3min
Upcoming Projects on Aesthetics and Science Research
01:01:47 • 3min