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Physics & Philosophy with Sean Carroll

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Aug 29, 2023
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Sean Carroll
Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss deep questions about the universe, including the difference between past and future, the concept of entropy, the smoothness of the early universe, the philosophical nature of nothingness, and the quest for a unified theory.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Relationship Between Natural Philosophy and Physics
02:07 • 15min
3
Importance of Discomfort, Sponsor Mention, and Discussing Dr. Carroll's Research
17:14 • 4min
4
The Arrow of Time and Entropy
21:05 • 13min
5
Exploring the Smoothness of the Early Universe and the Layers of Nothing
34:19 • 3min
6
Contemplating Nothingness and the Existence of the Universe
37:27 • 12min
7
Exploring the Nature of the Universe and the Quest for a Unified Theory
49:37 • 2min