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The Mind-bending Physics Of Eternity - Brian Greene - #308
Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, an author and the Director of Columbia University’s Centre for Theoretical Physics.
Nothing short of fascinating stuff today with one of the most popular public physicists of our age. Brian is an absolute titan. Expect to hear answers to some of the biggest and most fundamental questions we have.
What happens if the universe is infinite? When will time end? What is time? What is the relationship between entropy and evolution? What do people get wrong about the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum physics? Just how finely tuned for life is our universe? Why does the Planck Scale exist? Is there such a thing as meaning in a universe which doesn't care if we live or die? How will ultra-advanced civilisations behave in the future?
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) The End of the Universe
(11:15) Thinking Like a Theoretical Physicist
(19:33) Explaining Time as a Phenomenon
(25:00) Entropy & Thinking
(37:32) What's a Boltzmann Brain?
(44:22) Do Physicists Have Existential Crises?
(51:34) Meaning & Purpose in the Universe
(58:33) How Fine-tuned Is the Universe?
(1:06:34) What's the Potential for the Future?
(1:09:56) Do Our Emotions Hinder Us?
(1:16:30) The Boötes Void
(1:21:05) The Copenhagen Interpretation
(1:23:35) Where to Find Brian
Extra Stuff:
Buy Until The End Of Time - https://amzn.to/3mtBqY8
Follow Brian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bgreene
Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/
To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom
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Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...
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Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, an author and the Director of Columbia University’s Centre for Theoretical Physics.
Nothing short of fascinating stuff today with one of the most popular public physicists of our age. Brian is an absolute titan. Expect to hear answers to some of the biggest and most fundamental questions we have.
What happens if the universe is infinite? When will time end? What is time? What is the relationship between entropy and evolution? What do people get wrong about the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum physics? Just how finely tuned for life is our universe? Why does the Planck Scale exist? Is there such a thing as meaning in a universe which doesn't care if we live or die? How will ultra-advanced civilisations behave in the future?
Sponsors:
Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM)
Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20)
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) The End of the Universe
(11:15) Thinking Like a Theoretical Physicist
(19:33) Explaining Time as a Phenomenon
(25:00) Entropy & Thinking
(37:32) What's a Boltzmann Brain?
(44:22) Do Physicists Have Existential Crises?
(51:34) Meaning & Purpose in the Universe
(58:33) How Fine-tuned Is the Universe?
(1:06:34) What's the Potential for the Future?
(1:09:56) Do Our Emotions Hinder Us?
(1:16:30) The Boötes Void
(1:21:05) The Copenhagen Interpretation
(1:23:35) Where to Find Brian
Extra Stuff:
Buy Until The End Of Time - https://amzn.to/3mtBqY8
Follow Brian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bgreene
Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/
To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom
-
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
Get in touch.
Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast
Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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