Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis: What Quantum Physics Got Wrong

Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis explore how quantum physics intersects with biology and consciousness, questioning the foundations of reality and the role of the observer. They examine decoherence, quantum computing, and potential applications in medicine and life sciences.- 0:00 - Introduction- 6:23 - Metaphysics and physics boundaries- 8:53 - Does existence matter?- 15:35 - Quantum physics nature of reality- 21:35 - Understanding life through physics- 27:56 - Observer effect in quantum theory- 36:02 - Gauge potentials and their reality- 46:11 - Birth of quantum mechanics- 54:42 - Quantum superposition and action at a distance- 1:01:20 - Decoherence explained- 1:02:18 - Observer's role- 1:03:43 - Size and decoherence- 1:04:35 - Quantum computing and investments- 1:07:33 - Practical applications of quantum theory- 1:10:14 - Quantum computers: what are they good for?- 1:11:24 - Markov process debate- 1:15:18 - Causal modeling in medicine- 1:16:56 - Quantum effects in biology- 1:21:15 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics- 1:27:03 - Non‑locality and quantum theory- 1:31:46 - Historical shift in physics- 1:35:15 - Beables and their nature- 1:47:17 - Hard problem of consciousness- 1:51:41 - P‑Zombie conceptSPONSORS:- I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOERESOURCES:- "The Mending of Broken Bones: A Modern Guide to Classical Algebra" by Paul Lockhart https://amzn.to/3EmfDP9- "Dreaming Reality: How Neuroscience and Mysticism Can Unlock the Secrets of Consciousness" by Vladimir Miskovic and Steven Jay Lynn https://amzn.to/42y1KYi- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy on Spotify (with video!): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices