98 - An Improbable Quantum Ghost Story (Ft. David Kaplan)

About this episode

The episode discusses an unlikely change in quantum mechanics and features guest David Kaplan explaining non-linear quantum mechanics.

An unlikely change in the theory of quantum mechanics would lead to bizarre new conclusions. Our guest talks us through non-linear quantum mechanics, and how physicists like him are testing it. For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe Support the show

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Guest: David Kaplan

Topics covered

• quantum mechanics
• non-linear quantum mechanics
• physics
• theory change
• bizarre conclusions

Keywords

• quantum mechanics
• non-linear
• physics
• theory
• bizarre conclusions
• testing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Shalma Wegsman

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