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#307 - Many Worlds in the Multiverse: A Dialogue with Paul Halpern

#307 - Many Worlds in the Multiverse: A Dialogue with Paul Halpern

FromConverging Dialogues


#307 - Many Worlds in the Multiverse: A Dialogue with Paul Halpern

FromConverging Dialogues

ratings:
Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Halpern about the multiverse. They discuss the cosmological multiverse and many worlds interpretation, impact of Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein for general relativity, gravitational waves, and quantum mechanics. They also talk about different dimensions, dark matter, dark energy, string theory, the multiverse in popular culture, and many more topics. Paul Halpern is Professor of Physics at Saint Joseph’s University. He has a Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in physics. He was is the recipient of the 2002 Guggenheim Fellowship and in 1996 received a Fulbright Scholarship. He was also awarded Athenaeum Society Literary Award. He is the author of numerous books including the most recent book, The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes.Twitter: @phalpern Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Feb 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or associated parties. Original music and production: Luke Francis | Design: Gaby Bonilla