

AMA | July 2022
Jul 4, 2022
In this engaging discussion, listeners learn about an exciting scholarship initiative aimed at supporting underrepresented students in physics and philosophy. The debate on democracy explores the importance of voting and persuasive dialogue in a polarized society. Delving into the mysteries of black holes and consciousness, the conversation tackles complex scientific phenomena while emphasizing compassionate communication. Myth-busting misconceptions about the cosmos and dissecting the interplay between quantum and classical mechanics, the episode captivates with insights into our universe and human governance.
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Mindscape Scholarship
- Sean Carroll announces a Mindscape scholarship with Bold.org.
- It will support students studying fundamental questions.
Qualia Critique
- Sean Carroll avoids "qualia" due to its ambiguity and vagueness.
- He finds the concept of inverted color spectrums nonsensical.
T-Violation vs. Arrow of Time
- T-violation in physics doesn't represent a true arrow of time.
- True arrows of time are irreversible, unlike T-violation, which is reversible under CPT symmetry.