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Every book Lee Smolin recommended on podcasts
Lee Smolin appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss quantum gravity, physics, and the philosophy of science. Throughout the conversation, he referenced several significant works that shaped his academic journey and perspective on research methodology. He mentioned writing a draft centered on the methodology of science, which influenced his broader academic output. When discussing theoretical frameworks and interpretations of quantum mechanics, Smolin praised a recent book by Sean Carroll, noting Carroll's engagement with the many-worlds interpretation. Additionally, Smolin reflected on his time in graduate school, acknowledging how deeply he was influenced by the philosophical writings of Paul Feyerabend. Feyerabend's work argued against the existence of a single, rigid scientific method, a concept that resonated with Smolin's own critical inquiries into how scientific communities operate, develop theories, and approach unresolved mysteries in modern physics.
Books recommended by Lee Smolin
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Against Method
Against Method by Paul K.
Discussed“I was very influenced when I was in graduate school by the writings of Paul fire Robin who was enough an important philosopher of science who argue that there is no scientific method”
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From Eternity to Here
From Eternity to Here by Sean Carroll is a popular science book that explores the arrow of time, thermodynamics, and the underlying physics of the universe.
Discussed“so in that spirit of talked several times with Sean Carroll who's also written an excellent book recently and he kind of he plays around is a big fan of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics”
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Time Reborn
Discussed“so I was interested in developing that notion of how science works based on a community and ethics that I told you about and I wrote a draft of a book about that which had several chapters on methodology of science and it was rather academically oriented a book in those chapters were the first part of the book the”
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Books Lee Smolin wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #79 – Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2020-03-07 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“paper was published in 92 when I first book in 1997 the life of the cosmos was explicitly about that”