In this episode, Prof. Jonathan Oppenheim examines the stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity, presenting alternatives to loop quantum gravity and string theory. He discusses the nature of classical mechanics, discrete versus continuous space, and the prospects of post‑quantum theories of gravity.

- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:37 - Integrating general relativity and quantum theory
- 00:05:18 - The nature of classical mechanics
- 00:10:12 - Discrete vs continuous space in physics
- 00:13:32 - Boundary of physics and philosophy
- 00:18:44 - Post-quantum theory of classical gravity
- 00:20:00 - Mongrel relativity
- 00:24:00 - Issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity
- 00:27:18 - Gravity and string theory
- 00:34:26 - Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)
- 00:45:31 - Quantum vs post-quantum noise
- 00:58:08 - Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws
- 01:03:35 - No-go theorem and classical gravity
- 01:06:09 - Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds
- 01:08:07 - Advice for quantum gravity researchers
- 01:13:57 - Independent study and learning
- 01:15:35 - Graviton entanglement testing
- 01:20:05 - The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)
- 01:21:26 - Future projects for TOE
- 01:24:52 - Gratitude for support

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- Podcast w/ Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk
- Jonathan Oppenheim's Quanta video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRbNXILroI
- Chapel Hill Conference Documentary on Quantum Gravity (Curt Jaimungal): https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc
- The Second Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/1305.5278
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- Podcast w/ Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
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