On the quest for the theory of everything | Sabine Hossenfelder, Eric Weinstein, Brian Greene...
2022-02-26に共有
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Brian Greene
06:20 Sabine Hossenfelder
08:40 Eric Weinstein
09:00 Michael Shermer
12:05 Would such a theory answer all our fundamental questions about the universe?
26:16 Why are we fixated on searching for a theory of everything?
36:00 Where will this theory come from?
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Philosophy has often been seen as a hunt for a theory of everything, a single grand narrative that explains it all. In recent times science has had its own supporters for a theory of everything. Yet no theory of everything in philosophy or science has been forthcoming. And is it even possible? It would after all, have to include itself. Can we conceive of a universe that also includes its causes and laws? Can a universe have no before and after, no 'outside'? And isn't a theory of everything itself bounded by its particular culture, language and mode of thinking?
Should we abandon the dream of a theory of everything and see it as an illusion born of hubris? Is the mistake not with the idea of a full explanation, but with the idea of 'everything', or as the Greeks would have said 'the One'? Or is it just possible that as Stephen Hawking once believed a theory of everything is just round the corner?
World-leading string theorist Brian Greene, famed historian of science Michael Shermer, ground breaking particle physicist Sabine Hossenfelder and radical mathematical physicist and podcast host Eric Weinstein lock horns over whether it's possible to find a theory of everything. Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Catherine Heymans, hosts.
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Sabine Hossenfelder is a research fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, author of Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray and regular contributor to Forbes. She is known for her popular YouTube channel Science Without The Gobbledygook.
Eric Weinstein is an American podcast host, managing director of Thiel Capital, doctor of mathematical physics and member of the "intellectual dark web".
Brian Greene is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries in superstring theory and best-selling books. He has been chairman of the World Science Festival since co-founding it in 2008.
Michael Shermer is a famous science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine 'Skeptic'
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What do you think? Can we still dream about a theory of everything? Let us know in the comments below! To watch more science debates, you can head over to iai.tv/player?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=pinned…
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I'd like to see Sabine and Eric argue for a few hours and see what pops out.
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Whether or not you agree with all the arguments and ideas presented, I'm thrilled to see this panel connecting on any level. I have admired these thinkers for some time now and I can only think that more interactions will lead to more interesting dialogues and hopefully no hurt feelings, we're all here to improve our understanding of science and the truth. Bravo
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Thank you, Sabine, for keeping the science grounded in science 🙂
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Catherine: “Can a theory of everything explain itself?” Eric: “WE’RE ALL GONNA FUCKIN DIE!”
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Didn't know Eric Weinstein until this conversation. What a great first impact he made. Thank you.
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34:22 — When I see Doctors Hossenfelder and Weinstein agree, it gives me hope.
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I love Eric and Sabine because they actually give opinions. Brian is awesome but he never wants to draw a line in the sand.
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I greatly admire Sabine. She's such an inspirational person. Tough honest cookie. I would love to have an in-depth discussion with her. She has a beautiful mind.
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Really enjoyed this discussion. Hope you all had a good time as well, and hope to see another talk soon!
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Brian Greene's depressing tangent is right on and reflects Hawking's view that our future is here on Earth and we urgently need to address the climate and environment. Space is an unlikely path to survival anywhere else.
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Skip the first 18, Eric finally gets the real discussion going then
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Eric was talking sense here big time. Although, let's save the planet first before some of us leave. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Very nice discussion. There are "reasonable" reasons to continue working on string theory, but we also desperately need fresh ideas and different approaches in fundamental physics.
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Catherines Heymen was a great host. Thank you for putting this together.
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It's great that we get more content with your YouTube and separate podcast, love it all
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Thanks for this discussion. Sabine seems the most rational person on the panel but enjoyed the discussion.
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49:00 As Eric said the ideas of a scientist are often tied with the ego... even with proof it is difficult for a human to let go. It is also the economics of being paid.
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I appreciate Eric's focus not just on material outcomes, but on the outcomes of those outcomes.
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Great conversation, thank you. Speaking personally, when i reflect on all the 'decisions' i think i made in the past, i really didn't conscientiously 'choose' but rather, i was either following my desire or my destiny as i projected it or both simultaneously. Some of these motivations led to good outcomes and some led to disastrous outcomes...thats life and i'm still learning. So, as far as 'Free Will' goes, i doubt of it's actual existence.
