In this episode, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey into the heart of quantum cosmology, exploring Stephen Hawking’s revolutionary “No-Boundary Proposal” and the fascinating debates it has incited. We’ve unravelled the concept of a “shuttlecock universe”, pondered the wave function of the universe, and delved into the diverse theories shaping […]
Head to https://squarespace.com/bigscientificquestions to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code BIGSCIENTIFICQUESTIONS *Does the human brain create consciousness, or does consciousness create the human brain?* Exploring this question unravels the intricate dance between the brain’s physical structure and the ethereal nature of consciousness, sparking […]
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In conversation with Prof. Christopher A. Fuchs, Essentia Foundation’s Hans Busstra explores QBism: an interpretation of quantum mechanics that puts the agent right at the centre. QBism regards quantum theory as just a ‘tool’ agents use and disclaims ontic interpretations of Schrödinger’s wave function: the quantum state is not something […]
