Modern Wisdom #308 - Brian Greene - The Mind-bending Physics Of Eternity
Apr 15, 2021
Brian Greene, a celebrated theoretical physicist and director at Columbia's Center for Theoretical Physics, unpacks mind-bending concepts of the universe. He explores the infinite nature of the cosmos and the essence of time, challenging conventional thinking. Delving into entropy's role in evolution, he questions the meaning of existence in an indifferent universe. Greene also touches on the future of advanced civilizations and the implications of quantum mechanics, encouraging listeners to find joy in exploration beyond mere survival.
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The End of the Universe
- The universe may expand forever, leading to a heat death or big freeze.
- All stars, galaxies, planets, and even matter itself will eventually disintegrate.
Infinite Universe, Infinite Copies
- An infinite universe implies finite particle configurations must repeat.
- This suggests infinite copies of ourselves exist with slight variations.
Overclocked Brains
- Chris Williamson suggests humans have "overclocked" their brains.
- Brian Greene agrees, noting we push pattern recognition beyond survival needs.
