Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Searching for a Theory of Everything with Max Tegmark, James Beacham & Stephon Alexander (2020)


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What are the leading theories of everything, and are we any closer to discovering the one true theory of everything?

In this 90-minute summit, some of the world’s top physicists—Max Tegmark, James Beacham, Stephon Alexander—go beyond the hype to explore the very heart of physics. 

Einstein began the monumental task of unifying quantum mechanics with general relativity, but will we ever succeed in unifying all the forces of the universe? Can it be done? If so, when?

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion and find out!


Key Takeaways: 


  • 00:00:00 Intro 
  • 00:00:45 What is a theory of everything?
  • 00:05:25 State of the field and personal perspectives 
  • 00:20:42 Experimental challenges 
  • 00:34:13 Mathematical foundations, the multiverse, and theoretical beauty 
  • 01:05:12 Where do we go from here?
  • 01:14:23 Audience questions
  • 01:25:35 Outro

  • Additional resources: 


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