David Albert

Explore the basics of project finance and infrastructure investing in this episode. Learn about career paths in Investment Banking and Private Equity, and the importance of relationships and mentors in the industry. Hear about a remarkable story of loyalty and support when moving between prestigious firms. Discover the complexities of project financing and the transition to healthcare investments at Carlisle Group.

David Albert and Barry Loewer discuss the Mentaculus, their joint project on probability, determinism, and more. They explore subjective and objective perspectives on probability, the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic descriptions of the world, time's arrows, the measurement problem in quantum mechanics, and the influence of evaluating counterfactuals on free will and agency.

David Albert joins the host to discuss the measurement problem in quantum mechanics. They delve into the Many-Worlds interpretation, exploring skepticism towards this theory. The conversation explores historical influences, hidden variables, and rational decision-making in uncertain quantum scenarios.

David Albert, a distinguished Philosophy Professor at Columbia University, dives into the conundrum of time’s arrow. He explores the tension between past and future in both physics and everyday life. Discover insights on entropy and thermodynamics that underline why we remember the past but not the future. David unravels the complexities of time asymmetry, discussing how the laws of quantum physics challenge our understanding and perceptions. This enlightening conversation blends philosophy and science, prompting listeners to rethink their relationship with time.

Huw Price, Julian Barbour, David Albert, Jeff Tollaksen, and John Polkinghorne discuss the subjective nature of time, contrasting views on the nature of time, the reality of time in the quantum world, and the relationship between physics and theology in understanding the nature of time.