Quantum Mysteries: Philosophy Meets Physics 🌌

The experimental successes of quantum mechanics are astounding, yet the theory still has towering mysteries regarding the essence of quantum reality. Philosopher David Albert joins Brian Greene to explore the past, present and potential future of these enduring quantum enigmas.

This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.

Participant: David Albert
Moderator: Brian Greene

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Chapters:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:15 - Welcome to David Albert
0:04:20 - Ontology and how physics can be used to describe the real world
0:23:38 - Why can't we use the language of quantum mechanics to describe physical reality?
0:45:25 - Quantum Measurement Problem
0:56:00 - Albert's view of Niels Bohr
0:59:00 - Many Worlds Theory
1:17:00 - GRW Theory
1:21:44 - Albert's view of Philosophy of Mind
1:30:18 - Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
1:38:37 - Current state of field of Foundations of Physics
1:44:25 - Conclusion
1:45:00 - Credits

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