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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Did Stephen Wolfram Finally Prove the Second Law of Thermodynamics? (#388)
Jan 19, 2024
01:37:16
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Stephen Wolfram, computer scientist and physicist, discusses his groundbreaking discovery challenging the second law of thermodynamics. He explores the nature of time and temperature, delves into dark matter, and compares classical mechanics to quantum mechanics. Wolfram also addresses audience questions and discusses the future of science in the age of AI.
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- Dr. Stephen Wolfram proposes a resolution to the mystery of the second law of thermodynamics by highlighting the dynamic nature of space and the discretization of space-time.
- Dark matter may be a feature of the microscopic structure of space-time, similar to how heat is a feature of molecular motion in matter, and further research is needed to investigate this relationship.
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The Structure of Space: Discretization and Computation
In this podcast episode, Dr. Steven Wolfram discusses the concept of the structure of space and how it is composed of discrete elements called atoms of space. He explains that these atoms of space form a network of relations and that the large-scale behavior of this network gives rise to the equations of space-time, as outlined by general relativity. Dr. Wolfram also highlights the dynamic nature of space, particularly in the context of black holes, where the structure of space must be continually knitted together. He notes that the discretization of space can have implications for detecting effects related to the discreteness of space, and ongoing research is being conducted to explore this further.
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