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The Fundamental Why
by Saahil and Cary
Welcome to The Fundamental Why, a biweekly podcast where we dive deep into the fundamentals of physics and philosophy through engaging 15-minute conversations. What sets us apart? We don’t just talk about complex ideas—we break them down from the ground up, asking the "why" behind the "what" and exploring the connections between science, thought, and the human experience.Each episode features insightful discussions between hosts and special guests—including teachers, fellow students, and industry professionals—bringing diverse perspectives to the table. Whether it’s unraveling the mysteries of quantum mechanics or examining what Einstein’s flexible space-time says about reality, we tackle each topic with curiosity, clarity, and an open mind. Perfect for lifelong learners, students, or anyone who enjoys thinking deeply, The Fundamental Why invites you to slow down, ask questions, and rediscover wonder in the world around you. Available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple podcasts, we look fo
Episodes
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7 | The Spooky Action of Quantum Entanglement
What if two particles could stay connected—even across light-years? Can this enable faster-than-light communication? Are particles truly separate—or never independent at all? In Part 3 of our Quantum Mechanics series, we dive into quantum entanglement—one of the strangest ideas in physics. We…
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6 | Is Reality Undecided? Quantum Superposition & The Uncertainty Principle (Part 2)
🎙 Episode 6: Quantum Superposition & The Uncertainty Principle Last episode, quantum mechanics broke classical physics. Today, we ask something more unsettling: What did it replace it with? In Part 2 of our quantum series, we explore: 🌀 Superposition: can something exist in multiple states at...
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5 | From Classical to Quantum: The New World
🔮 Welcome to Part 1 of our Quantum Mechanics Mini-Series! Imagine believing physics was finished — that the universe was a perfect, predictable clockwork machine… until everything broke. Today, we dive into the moment science flipped upside down. This is The Fundamental Why, and in this episode,...
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4 | The Multiverse
What if every choice you ever made—and didn't make—created a new reality? A universe where you missed that train, took that job, or never existed at all. This isn't just science fiction; it's a possibility that emerges from our deepest theories of the cosmos. In this episode of The Fundamental…
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3 | The End of the Universe
How does the universe meet its end? Will it drift into a frozen void, collapse in on itself, or be torn apart by dark energy? In the 3rd episode of The Fundamental Why, Cary and Saahil explore both physics and philosophy: from heat death, the Big Crunch, Big Rip, and vacuum decay to cosmic...
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2 | The Birth of the Universe
How did the universe begin? Was it a divine creation, a quantum glitch, or a line of alien code? In this episode, co-hosts Saahil and Cary explore the origin of everything—from the dramatic Big Bang and cosmic inflation to the mind-bending simulation hypothesis. We dive into philosophical…
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1 | The Nature of Time
In this episode, co-hosts Cary and Saahil explore the nature of time through both scientific and philosophical lenses. They discuss its definition, relativity’s impact on time perception, and theories like time dilation, A-Theory vs. B-Theory, and the Block Universe. The episode questions whether...
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0 | Welcome to The Fundamental Why Podcast!
In this teaser episode, hosts Saahil and Cary introduce The Fundamental Why, a podcast dedicated to exploring the deepest questions in physics and philosophy — from the nature of time and consciousness to the origin and structure of the universe. We begin with brief personal introductions and the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Fundamental Why, a biweekly podcast where we dive deep into the fundamentals of physics and philosophy through engaging 15-minute conversations. What sets us apart? We don’t just talk about complex ideas—we break them down from the ground up, asking the "why" behind the "what" and exploring the connections between science, thought, and the human experience.Each episode features insightful discussions between hosts and special guests—including teachers, fellow students, and industry professionals—bringing diverse perspectives to the table. Whether it’s unraveling the mysteries of quantum mechanics or examining what Einstein’s flexible space-time says about reality, we tackle each topic with curiosity, clarity, and an open mind. Perfect for lifelong learners, students, or anyone who enjoys thinking deeply, The Fundamental Why invites you to slow down, ask questions, and rediscover wonder in the world around you. Available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple podcasts, we look fo
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Saahil and Cary
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Welcome to The Fundamental Why, a biweekly podcast where we dive deep into the fundamentals of physics and philosophy through engaging 15-minute conversations. What sets us apart? We don’t just talk about complex ideas—we break them down from the ground up, asking the "why" behind the "what" and...
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