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Bernardo Kastrup VS. Avi Loeb: Aliens, Consciousness and Curiosity

Oct 23, 2023
Bernardo Kastrup and Avi Loeb discuss consciousness, aliens, and curiosity in scientific research. They explore the lack of curiosity in modern times, the concept of beauty in science, dark comets, the many worlds interpretation in quantum mechanics, interpreting evidence without bias, concerns about natural language interfaces, and the value of respectful dialogue.
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  • The interpretation of quantum mechanics requires a different way of thinking about space-time that is consistent with quantum mechanics.
  • Maintaining curiosity and pursuing anomalies is crucial for making new discoveries and advancing scientific knowledge.

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The interpretation of quantum mechanics and the need for a unified theory

The speaker discusses the problems in interpreting quantum mechanics and suggests that the lack of a unified theory that combines quantum mechanics and gravity may be a fundamental issue. The current approach taken by theoretical physicists is seen as potentially flawed, as it does not adequately address how space-time behaves quantum mechanically. The speaker emphasizes the need for a different way of thinking about space-time that is consistent with quantum mechanics, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the interpretation of quantum mechanics.

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