ToKCast Ep 58 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 1
Apr 17, 2021
Dive into the concepts of beginnings and infinity, inspired by Churchill, as the dialogue unfolds. Explore innovative solutions to global challenges like climate change, contrasting technology with tradition. Journey through history, reveling in Eratosthenes' groundbreaking Earth measurements and the quest for a unifying theory in particle physics. Delve into the fascinating relationship between mathematics and reality, and reflect on the philosophical nature of knowledge and ignorance. A vibrant exploration of human creativity and the dynamic journey of discovery awaits!
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Eratosthenes' Earth Measurement
- Eratosthenes accurately measured Earth's circumference in the 3rd century BCE using a well, a stick, and trigonometry.
- This was considered an enormous distance for most of history, but the Enlightenment changed that perception.
Unexplored Knowledge
- While we've explored Earth's surface, vast unexplored spaces remain in the universe and beneath the Earth's surface.
- However, our worldview hasn't caught up to this vastness in theoretical knowledge.
Theory of Everything
- A "theory of everything" in physics wouldn't truly explain everything.
- Deeper questions about its form would remain, highlighting the infinite potential for knowledge.
