Lee Smolin: Why Time Is Real and Quantum Mechanics Needs Rewriting

Lee Smolin joins Theories of Everything to explore his ideas on the dynamic nature of physical laws, the role of time, and connections between string theory, loop quantum gravity, and other fields. The conversation spans topics from doubly special relativity to the Bomes interpretation of quantum mechanics and even touches on biology and philosophy.

- 00:00:00 - Intro
- 00:04:13 - Doubly Special Relativity and Violation of Lorentz Invariance
- 00:09:15 - The Concept of Thick Time
- 00:19:11 - Duality Between String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity
- 00:23:50 - Condensed Matter Theory
- 00:28:35 - Approximating by a Continuum and Discrete Sets
- 00:34:11 - Misapprehensions about Loop Quantum Gravity
- 00:38:43 - Defining Complexity and the View of the Universe by One Observer
- 00:43:52 - Causal Energetic: The Relationship Between Varieties and Kinetic Energy
- 00:48:38 - Varying Parameters in the Universe
- 00:53:35 - The Bomes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
- 00:58:30 - Causality and Relativity
- 01:03:15 - Different Styles in Mathematics and Chess
- 01:07:55 - The Fundamental Questions in Biology
- 01:12:49 - Marrying Outside Your Field
- 01:18:04 - Discussion on Authors and Novels
- 01:23:35 - Conversations with Fire Robin
- 01:28:39 - Being Sincere and Ambitious
- 01:33:39 - A Visit from BJ
- 01:38:34 - Outro

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