Sean Carroll

Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and philosopher, discusses complexity in physics, quantum mechanics interpretations, emergence, and challenges in academia. Topics include AI, scientific publishing, democracy, and what makes a great physicist.

In this discussion, renowned mathematician and economist Eric Weinstein, known for his unconventional theories, engages with Sean Carroll, a respected theoretical physicist and science communicator. They tackle the contentious claims that physics was 'hijacked' in 1983 and the implications of alternative theories like Geometric Unity. Their debate highlights the clash between popular science and rigorous academic standards, with Carroll emphasizing the importance of peer-reviewed research. Amidst the fervor, Piers Morgan injects a surprising argument for God, adding to the show's unexpected twists.

Joining the discussion are Eric Weinstein, a Harvard-educated mathematician and podcaster known for his theory of Geometric Unity, and Sean Carroll, a physicist and philosopher at Johns Hopkins University. The debate dives into the nature of reality, contrasting Einstein's insights with modern quantum theories. They tackle complex ideas like the multiverse, the dichotomy of quantum mechanics and gravity, and even ponder on the philosophical implications of existence before the Big Bang. Tensions rise as they navigate the intricacies of particle physics and the significance of societal impacts on scientific progress.

Einstein's description of gravity as a curvature in space-time doesn't easily mesh with a universe made up of quantum wavefunctions. Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll (of the "Mindscape" podcast) tells Steven Strogatz about the mind-bending implications of the quest for quantum gravity.

Join Sean Carroll, a physicist and cosmologist from Johns Hopkins, Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist known for her work on mindfulness, and Tamar Gendler, Yale's philosophy and cognitive science expert, as they dive deep into the enigma of consciousness. They challenge if science can ever truly unravel subjective experience and explore the philosophical nuances of materialism and dualism. The discussion also tackles external world skepticism and the fascinating mind-body connection, highlighting how evolving insights can impact our understanding of reality.

If you scale up an animal to twice its height, keeping everything else proportionate, its volume and weight become eight times as much. Such a scaling relation was used by J.B.S. Haldane in his famous essay, "On Being the Right Size," to help explain certain features of living organisms. But scaling relations go much deeper than that, and they are often much more subtle than the volume going as the cube of the length. Geoffrey West is a particle physicist turned complexity theorist, who studies how features from metabolism to lifespan change as we adjust the size of an organism -- or of other complex systems, from cities to computer networks. His insights have important implications for innovation, sustainability, and the best ways to organize life here on Earth. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/seancarroll/geoffrey-west.mp3" social_gplus="false" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true" hashtag="mindscapepodcast" ] Geoffrey West received his Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, where he served as President from 2005 to 2009. He has been listed as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. He is the author of Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies. Home page Wikipedia page Amazon page TED talk on "The Surprising Math of Cities and Corporations" Google Scholar publications Download Episode See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Sean Carroll, a renowned physicist and podcast host, Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist and mindfulness expert, and Tamar Gendler, Yale’s philosophy dean. They dive into the limits of science in addressing consciousness. The trio debates how our language shapes reality and influences perceptions, particularly around mental experiences and chronic conditions. They tackle the dualism versus monism debate, questioning if materialism can truly capture the essence of our thoughts and feelings, all while pondering the profound connection between mind and body.

Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll discusses quantum physics, Schrodinger's Cat, Hilbert Space, electrons, and big ideas. Topics include fields, particles, scientific disagreements, altering physical constants, entanglement, quantum interpretations, encryption, dark matter, free will, and decision-making.

Sean Carroll, a physics expert, delves into quantum field theory, explaining measurement, entanglement, and the world being made of fields. He discusses fundamental concepts like spin, symmetry, and the Higgs mechanism, revealing the unimaginable truth about our universe. The podcast explores dark energy, dark matter, the Higgs field, and philosophical questions about the origins of the universe.

David Krakauer and Sean Carroll discuss human history's impact on scientific inquiry, from genetic causality debates to the quest for emergent laws in complex systems. They explore the balance between simplicity and complexity in physics, interdisciplinary challenges in research, and the entropic nature of life and the universe. The podcast highlights the Santa Fe Institute's role in promoting adaptive scientific inquiry.