Elise Crull is a philosopher of science and Associate Professor at The City College of New York. Her work bridges philosophy and physics, focusing on the conceptual foundations of modern physics, especially quantum mechanics and relativity. Recently named a Fellow of the American Physical Society, she has also appeared twice on StarTalk, where she discussed the philosophical foundations of physics with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Intersection of Philosophy and Science

02:37 – Defining Science and Its Boundaries

05:40 – What Is Matter?

13:48 – The Value of Philosophy in Science

19:42 – What Is Objectivity?

29:48 – Falsifiability and the Nature of Scientific Theories

33:07 – Quantum Mechanics: Determinism vs Indeterminism

36:03 – The Limits of Science and God

38:38 – The Multiverse Interpretation of Quantum Physics

42:10 – Does Science Provide Explanations?

46:30 – Einstein's Revolution: From Newtonian to Relativistic Physics

53:42 – Is There Progress in Science?

57:44 – Are Scientific Theories True?

01:02:28 – Measuring Time and Space: A Philosophical Inquiry

01:06:37 – Diving Deeper Into Einstein's Special Relativity

01:08:47 – This Is Why Science Needs Philosophers