Quantum Ontology (WHAT IS REAL?) Encore with Adam Becker

About this episode

Alie Ward and Dr. Adam Becker explore the nature of reality and the complexities of quantum physics in this encore episode.

Is anything real? How many universes are there? Is everything a simulation being run by a quantum computer through a wormhole from a future era? Is the answer to everything really ... 42? The affable and charming astrophysicist, author and philosopher of tiny particles Dr. Adam Becker pulls up a seat. And enjoy this encore episode as Alie has an existential crisis or two as they discuss the drama, intellectual battles and drunken debates of science past, and the hope that a new era of thinkers will figure out what exactly is going on in the world. Either way: cut bangs and text your crush.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Adam Becker

Topics covered

• quantum ontology
• reality
• multiverse
• simulation theory
• existentialism

Keywords

• astrophysics
• philosophy
• science history
• existential crisis

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