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In today’s episode, Jacob, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, explores groundbreaking ideas on measurement, the role of probabilistic laws, and the foundational principles of quantum theory. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, Jacob offers unique insights into the nature of particles, fields, and the evolution of quantum mechanics.New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comSPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeLINKS MENTIONED:- Wigner’s paper ‘Remarks on the Mind-Body Question’: https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/wigner/Wigner_Remarks.pdf- Jacob’s lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics- John von Neumann’s book on ‘Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics’: https://amzn.to/48OkeVj- The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers- Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind’s paper on ‘Quantum Necromancy’: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Ekkolapto’s website: https://www.ekkolapto.org/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Jacob's Background07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research2:12:22 - OutroTOE'S TOP LINKS:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.orgOther Links:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything#science #sciencepodcast #physics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices