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279 - Paul Davies: The Second Quantum Mechanics Revolution

279 - Paul Davies: The Second Quantum Mechanics Revolution

Robinson's Podcast vor 2 Monaten

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Paul Davies is a theoretical physicist and Regents’ Professor at
Arizona State University. Paul works on quantum mechanics,
astrophysics, and cosmology, with emphasis on the origin and
early stages of the universe, the quantum properties of black
holes and the nature of time. He is interested in the nature and
origin of life – including extraterrestrial life – beyond Earth,
and in complex systems. In this episode of Robinson’s Podcast,
Paul and Robinson discuss the second revolution in quantum
mechanics. Among other things, they dig into the origin of
quantum theory, how we should interpret it, various quarks of
quantum physics, such as teleportation and entanglement, quantum
computing, and more. Paul’s recent book is Quantum 2.0 (Pelican,
2025).

Quantum 2.0: https://a.co/d/0ckzsWav

OUTLINE

00:00 Why Quantum Mechanics?

11:59 How Should We Interpret Quantum Mechanics?

22:22 Complexity and Quantum Theory

30:59 What Will Be the Next Quantum Revolution?

39:59 The Next Generation of Quantum Technology?

49:47 Can Quantum Teleportation Move Macroscopic Objects?

52:47 Supercomputers vs Quantum Computers

01:04:16 The Fine-Tuning Problem?

01:12:37 Do We Have a Scientific Theory of Life?

Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of
mathematics at Stanford University, where he is also a JD
candidate in the Law School.