Quantum Mechanics
The fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.
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Videos Mentioning Quantum Mechanics
Stephen Wolfram — Productivity Systems, Richard Feynman Stories, Computational Thinking, and More
Tim Ferriss
A fundamental theory in physics that describes the properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. Wolfram discusses his evolving understanding of it, especially his idea of a 'branching mind perceiving a branching universe'.
All-In Summit: Stephen Wolfram on computation, AI, and the nature of the universe
All-In Podcast
One of the three major theories of physics developed about 100 years ago, dealing with the behavior of small particles.
Leonard Susskind: Quantum Mechanics, String Theory and Black Holes | Lex Fridman Podcast #41
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics that describes nature at the smallest scales. Susskind notes it's unintuitive but can be learned, and its consistency with gravity is a major achievement of string theory.
Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua | Lex Fridman Podcast #154
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level, posing challenges for unification with gravity.
Cumrun Vafa: String Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #204
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics that describes nature at the smallest scales of energy levels of atoms and subatomic particles.
Making Sense of Free Will
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a potential source of randomness in the causal chain, but argued to still not rescue libertarian free will.
Andrew Strominger: Black Holes, Quantum Gravity, and Theoretical Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #359
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic scales, where quantum effects become significant.
Science & Civilization: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Episode #302)
Sam Harris
The field that Einstein famously had reservations about, despite contributing to its development.
Stephen Wolfram: Cellular Automata, Computation, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #89
Lex Fridman
The fundamental theory in physics that describes the properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles, discussed in relation to observers and objective reality.
Frank Wilczek: Physics of Quarks, Dark Matter, Complexity, Life & Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #187
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics that describes the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles, fundamental to understanding physical processes and controlling matter.
Chad Rigetti at Startup School SV 2016
Y Combinator
The fundamental description of nature that underlies quantum computing, known since 1905.
What is Real? (Lee Smolin) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
A major scientific revolution of the early 20th century, forming the basis for many technologies. Its predictions were experimentally validated.
Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #77
Lex Fridman
Discussed as a source of counter-intuitive reality and a basis for understanding the universe.
Scott Aaronson: What is a Quantum Computer? | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
The fundamental theory in physics describing nature at the smallest scales of energy and matter.
David Chalmers: What is Consciousness? | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
A fundamental theory in physics, mentioned in the context of explaining physical systems and potentially consciousness.
Final Thoughts on Free Will (Episode #241)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a field that suggests subatomic particles might make 'free choices', independent of prior history.
Eric Ripert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A scientific field Eric Ripert views as potentially proving many theories of Buddhism, particularly regarding interconnectedness and emptiness.
What Makes The Strong Force Strong?
PBS Space Time
The fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.
Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions and How to Overcome Boots in the Face | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The most widely and accurately tested paradigm in science, whose full philosophical implications and measurement problem are still not understood.
Scott Aaronson: Computational Complexity and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #130
Lex Fridman
The fundamental theory describing nature at the smallest scales, discussed in relation to unifying it with general relativity and its potential role in consciousness.
Richard Dawkins: Evolution, Intelligence, Simulation, and Memes | Lex Fridman Podcast #87
Lex Fridman
The fundamental theory in physics which describes nature at the smallest scales of energy and matter.