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Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Transcribed podcasts: 441
Time transcribed: 44d 9h 33m 5s

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Exploring the Mysteries of Black Holes and Cosmic Physics with Andrew Strominger

Summary:

In this conversation, Andrew Strominger, a theoretical physicist from Harvard, shares his insights on black holes, their holographic nature, and the implications of quantum mechanics and general relativity. He discusses the concept of photon rings around black holes, the nature of time, and the responsibility of scientists in understanding the profound effects of their work on society. The dialogue also delves into the relationship between mathematics and physics, the search for a unifying theory, and the fascination with alien civilizations

Tags:

['[black holes', 'holographic principle', 'quantum mechanics', 'general relativity', 'theoretical physics', 'cosmology', 'astrophysics]']