Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin

Feb 14, 2024

Theoretical physicist Lee Smolin discusses the dynamic nature of the laws of physics and the concept of time. Topics include violation of Lorentz invariance, thick time, duality between string theory and loop quantum gravity, and the relationship between varieties and kinetic energy. They also touch on the fundamental questions in biology, marrying outside your field, and the impact of Fire Robin's book 'Against Method'.

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Quick takeaways

The weak holographic principle suggests that systems capable of supporting life have more states, leading to greater richness and potential for complexity.

Embracing openness in mathematics and physics allows for more interesting and complex questions to be explored, challenging traditional notions of theorem-proofing.

The concept of time as a single dimension is emphasized, highlighting its importance in understanding the universe and theories proposing multiple time dimensions are not widely encountered.

Deep dives

Biology and State Space

Marina and her husband discuss the question of how many states there are in a biological system, arguing that there may be many more possible states in a system with the potential for life compared to one without. This challenges previous assumptions about state space and raises questions about how to count and define states in a biological context.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Time, Relativity, and Locality

8min

Geometric Unity and Perseverance in Physics

8min

Duality and the Concept of Confined Quarks

17min

The Concept of Time and Spatial Extent

14min

Physics vs Philosophy: Training and Collaboration

12min

Collaboration and Different Styles

10min

Marrying Someone Outside of Your Field

14min

Discussion about Fire Robin and his book 'Against Method'

2min

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The Crisis in Physics and the Importance of Perseverance

9min

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Conclusion and Call to Action

2min

Lee Smolin joins TOE to discuss his work in theoretical physics, the dynamic nature of the laws of physics and the concept of time.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:13 - Doubly Special Relativity and Violation of Lorentz Invariance

00:09:15 - The Concept of Thick Time

00:19:11 - Duality Between String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity

00:23:50 - Condensed Matter Theory

00:28:35 - Approximating by a Continuum and Discrete Sets

00:34:11 - Misapprehensions about Loop Quantum Gravity

00:38:43 - Defining Complexity and the View of the Universe by One Observer

00:43:52 - Causal Energetic: The Relationship Between Varieties and Kinetic Energy

00:48:38 - Varying Parameters in the Universe

00:53:35 - The Bomes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

00:58:30 - Causality and Relativity

01:03:15 - Different Styles in Mathematics and Chess

01:07:55 - The Fundamental Questions in Biology

01:12:49 - Marrying Outside Your Field

01:18:04 - Discussion on Authors and Novels

01:23:35 - Conversations with Fire Robin

01:28:39 - Being Sincere and Ambitious

01:33:39 - A Visit from BJ

01:38:34 - Outro

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