Book · 2019 · Science
Einstein's Unfinished Revolution
The Search for What Lies Beyond the Quantum
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He's the author of several books including one that critiques the state of physics and string theory called the trouble with physics and his latest book Einsteins unfinished revolution the search for what lies beyond the quantum.
Lex Fridman · Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 2020 Listen at 0:08 Why people recommend it
Einstein's Unfinished Revolution by Lee Smolin explores the conceptual limitations of quantum mechanics and investigates potential paths toward a unified theory of physics. On the Lex Fridman Podcast in 2021, Jeffrey Shainline discussed Lee Smolin's ongoing research into loop quantum gravity and the unification of quantum mechanics with general relativity, noting that listeners could read about these complex ideas in Smolin's most recent book. Furthermore, on a 2020 episode of the same podcast featuring Smolin himself, the host introduced him as the author of several influential works, including a critique of string theory titled The Trouble with Physics, as well as his latest book, Einstein's Unfinished Revolution, which investigates what lies beyond standard quantum theory. These podcast mentions highlight Smolin's prominent role in contemporary theoretical physics and his dedication to questioning established dogmas in the quest for a deeper understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe.
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Lex Fridman he's the author of several books including one that critiques the state of physics and string theory called… 2
“he's the author of several books including one that critiques the state of physics and string theory called the trouble with physics and his latest book Einsteins unfinished revolution the search for what lies beyond the quantum”
“your most recent book titled Einstein's unfinished revolution so I have to ask what is Einsteins unfinished revolution and also how do we finish it”
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“Now he primarily works on um quantum gravity loop quantum gravity other approaches to um unifying quantum mechanics with general relativity as you can read about in his most recent book I believe and he's been on your show as well so but I I want to introduce this idea of cosmological natural selection because I think that is one”