A New Era in Quantum Mechanics Is Here... | Jacob Barandes
01/30/25 • 174 min
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In this captivating of Theories of Everything, Jacob Barandes and I delve into the intricate world of Indivisible Stochastic Processes and their profound impact on quantum mechanics. We explore how these non-Markovian systems introduce quantum phenomena like superposition and interference without the traditional wave function collapse.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:29 – Philosophy of Physics
07:04 – Philosophical Physics
10:55 – Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics
15:03 – Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory
25:03 – Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking
32:03 – Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics
38:00 – The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment
55:24 – Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time
1:05:31 – Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models
1:12:07 – Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking
1:15:37 – Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions
01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics
01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution
01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels
01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation
01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy
01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes
01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles
02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics
02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example
02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes
02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics
02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook
02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics
Links Mentioned (additional links in comments):
Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/
Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
Jacob’s talk on “A New Formulation of Quantum Theory”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg
The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob’s paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778
McTaggart’s paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf
Putnam’s paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf
Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs
Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf
Greta Hermann’s paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf
John Bell’s paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195
Bell’s theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190
Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf
Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690
Bohm’s second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180
Dirac’s textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115
Wigner’s paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question
#science #physics #theoreticalphysics #quantumphysics
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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe
In this captivating of Theories of Everything, Jacob Barandes and I delve into the intricate world of Indivisible Stochastic Processes and their profound impact on quantum mechanics. We explore how these non-Markovian systems introduce quantum phenomena like superposition and interference without the traditional wave function collapse.
Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:29 – Philosophy of Physics
07:04 – Philosophical Physics
10:55 – Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics
15:03 – Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory
25:03 – Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking
32:03 – Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics
38:00 – The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment
55:24 – Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time
1:05:31 – Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models
1:12:07 – Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking
1:15:37 – Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions
01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics
01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution
01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels
01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation
01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy
01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes
01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles
02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics
02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example
02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes
02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics
02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook
02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics
Links Mentioned (additional links in comments):
Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/
Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
Jacob’s talk on “A New Formulation of Quantum Theory”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg
The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob’s paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778
McTaggart’s paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf
Putnam’s paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf
Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs
Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf
Greta Hermann’s paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf
John Bell’s paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195
Bell’s theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190
Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf
Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690
Bohm’s second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180
Dirac’s textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115
Wigner’s paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question
#science #physics #theoreticalphysics #quantumphysics
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01:42 – The Biggest Myths in Biology and Neuroscience
03:18 – Anna’s Take on How Self Emerges from “Bunches of Cells”
04:10 – Critique of Adult-Centric Perspectives
05:15 – Dropping Old Conceptual “Epicycles”
07:45 – Continuity from Single Cells to Human Minds
09:28 – On Memory, Metaphors, and Shifting Perspectives
10:46 – Bridging Disciplinary Silos & The Power of Interdisciplinarity
13:04 – Development, Evolution, and Goal-Directed Systems
17:05 – Expanding the Concept of “Goal-Seeking” in Biology
25:12 – Depression, Body States, and Self-Regulation
31:57 – Aging, Goals, and the Problem of “Having Nothing Left to Do”
41:10 – Pregnancy, Immune Systems, and “Sharing a Self”
51:08 – “Interconnectedness” as Fundamental to Selfhood
57:56 – The Story We Tell Ourselves vs. The Agency of Thoughts
1:07:00 – Rewriting “You”: Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Memory
1:16:15 – Final Thoughts: The Self as an Ongoing, Embodied Process
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What 100 Years of Quantum Physics Got Wrong | Jacob Barandes Λ Manolis Kellis
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In this episode, Jacob Barandes, a theoretical physicist and philosopher from Harvard, and computational biologist Manolis Kellis from MIT, explore the connections between quantum physics, biology, and consciousness. Enjoy.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
6:23 Metaphysics and Physics: Defining the Boundaries
8:53 Does Existence Matter?
15:35 Quantum Physics: The Nature of Reality
21:35 Understanding Life Through Physics
27:56 The Observer Effect in Quantum Theory
36:02 Gauge Potentials and Their Reality
46:11 The Birth of Quantum Mechanics
54:42 Interpreting Quantum Superposition and Action at a Distance
1:01:20 Decoherence Explained
1:02:18 The Observer's Role
1:03:43 Size and Decoherence
1:04:35 Quantum Computing and Investments
1:07:33 Practical Applications of Quantum Theory
1:10:14 Quantum Computers: What Are They Good For?
1:11:24 The Markov Process Debate
1:15:18 Causal Modeling in Medicine
1:16:56 Quantum Effects in Biology
1:21:15 Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics
1:27:03 Non-locality and Quantum Theory
1:31:46 The Historical Shift in Physics
1:35:15 Beables and Their Nature
1:47:17 The Hard Problem of Consciousness
1:51:41 The P-Zombie Concept
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