In this episode Gabriele Carcassi, a physicist and software engineer, explains his Assumptions of Physics project and argues that many foundational ideas in physics are backwards. He examines the bridge between mathematics, physics, and philosophy, covering topics from real numbers to the quantum‑classical divide and the role of open‑source frameworks.

- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:22 - Gabriele's Channel
- 03:13 - Assumptions Project
- 06:06 - Physical Mathematics
- 09:38 - Real Numbers
- 13:06 - Ensemble Space
- 16:38 - Classical Mechanics
- 19:00 - Additional Assumptions
- 21:26 - Classical vs Quantum
- 23:19 - Entropy & Symplectic
- 25:07 - Jaynes & Thermodynamics
- 30:25 - Units in Physics
- 33:21 - Math vs Physics
- 37:07 - Planck Scale Structures
- 41:51 - Theory Applicability
- 1:16:25 - Engineering Background
- 1:18:04 - Physics-Math Bridge
- 1:19:01 - Assumptions Project
- 1:21:08 - Grant Funding
- 1:23:05 - Mechanics Critique
- 1:24:25 - Problem Identification
- 1:25:03 - Publishing Challenges
- 1:27:03 - Engineering Approach
- 1:29:03 - Practical Implications
- 1:33:28 - Measurement Problem
- 1:37:05 - Classical vs Quantum
- 1:43:04 - Integrating Math Physics
- 1:55:07 - Current Projects
- 2:04:43 - Future Goals
- 2:07:03 - Open-Source Framework
- 2:10:57 - Support TOE

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RESOURCES:

- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/
- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110
- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch
- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos
- Seven misconceptions in the foundations of physics (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbv0Fij1-38
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