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The Hardest Questions in Physics | World Science Festival
Leonard Susskind, a co-founder of string theory and a former plumber, shares his unique approach to physics, focusing on resolving fundamental conflicts between established principles like general relativity and quantum mechanics.

What Is Quantum Mechanics Really Telling Us? | World Science Festival
David Deutsch, father of quantum computing, argues that quantum mechanics reveals a deterministic multiverse where probability is not fundamental, and free will stems from the creation of new knowledge, not quantum indeterminism.

Live Q&A with Brian Greene | World Science Festival
Brian Greene answers diverse questions on cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the future of science, from black holes and multiverse theories to the impact of AI on physics research.

The Crisis at the Edge of a Black Hole | World Science Festival
Physicists confront a fundamental crisis at the black hole's edge, debating whether its event horizon is a smooth, empty space or a violent 'firewall' that challenges core principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
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