Alexander Schekochihin
Professor of Theoretical Physics. Plasma physicist who works on both fusion plasmas and astrophysical plasmas, having studied in Moscow and Princeton.
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Dec 3, 2018 • 53min
Entropy: Gaining Knowledge by Admitting Ignorance
In a fascinating discussion, Alexander Schekochihin, a plasma physicist and Professor of Theoretical Physics, dives into the role of ignorance in understanding complex physical systems. He argues that acknowledging our limitations can be a powerful tool for making predictions about the universe. The conversation explores entropy as a measure of uncertainty, tying in insights from Boltzmann and Shannon. Schekochihin also addresses 'good enoughism' in statistics, showing how embracing incompleteness can lead to greater insight in physics.
