2min snip

Crash Course Pods: The Universe cover image

Ep. 9: The Cosmos and Us

Crash Course Pods: The Universe

NOTE

Reality is a Game of Iteration

Understanding reality is akin to evolving video game graphics – starting with basic representations and gradually refining them through interaction and observation. Just as early video games lacked accurate portrayals compared to modern ones, our models of reality depend on the data we collect and the limitations of our perceptions. Without an external reference point, we assess our models against internal observations, continually iterating to improve accuracy. Ultimately, we test mathematical representations against observed phenomena, selecting the one that aligns more closely with the data, yet always remaining confined by our inherent limitations in observation and experimentation.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode