Tim Maudlin: Philosophy of Science and Quantum Physics

07/02/23 • 92 min

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Paradigm

Tim Maudlin is a philosopher of science and founder of the John Bell Institute for the Foundations of Physics.

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Today’s topics include:

Philosophy of science and its relationship to science in practice

Paradigms in philosophy, science, and mathematics

The foundations of quantum mechanics

‘Interpretations’ of the quantum wave function

‘Many worlds’ and other hypotheses for the nature of our universe

Tim’s links:

John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org/

Tim’s website: http://www.tim-maudlin.site/

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Tim Maudlin is a philosopher of science and founder of the John Bell Institute for the Foundations of Physics.

Find episode details, video and more at: https://www.matthewgeleta.com/

Today’s topics include:

Philosophy of science and its relationship to science in practice

Paradigms in philosophy, science, and mathematics

The foundations of quantum mechanics

‘Interpretations’ of the quantum wave function

‘Many worlds’ and other hypotheses for the nature of our universe

Tim’s links:

John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org/

Tim’s website: http://www.tim-maudlin.site/

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The mathematical foundations of the laws of nature

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Machine Learning in Pure Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

Topology And Physics

The Calabi–Yau Landscape: From Geometry, to Physics, to Machine Learning

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Tony’s links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTonyPadilla

Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fantastic-Numbers-Where-Find-Them/dp/0374600562