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Ep. 14 - Understanding Quantum Physics | Dr. Simon Saunders

Ep. 14 - Understanding Quantum Physics | Dr. Simon Saunders

FromPatterson in Pursuit


Ep. 14 - Understanding Quantum Physics | Dr. Simon Saunders

FromPatterson in Pursuit

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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A great deal has been written about how "weird" quantum physics is. Many wild and radical ideas are drawn from the field. However, few people seem to understand the basic concepts. Before we evaluate the different theories in quantum physics, we need to grasp the fundamentals - the theories, data, and philosophy surrounding quantum events. I am joined by Dr. Simon Saunders of Oxford University, who is a professor of the philosophy of physics, and he lays out the basic ideas. Get full access to Steve Patterson's Substack at stevepatterson.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Jul 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Interviews with intellectuals from across the globe. Exploring philosophy, politics, religion, and rationalism. Steve Patterson is an independent philosopher currently traveling the world to interview people in the pursuit of truth. Topics include logic and epistemology, skepticism, metaphysics, ethics, science and religion, truth, Christianity, Buddhism, atheism, culture, economics, the philosophy of mathematics, and every other topic that's important to humans.