Quantum Mechanics
Discover key takeaways from 19 podcast episodes about this topic.
Joe Rogan Experience #2506 - Michelle Thaller
NASA astrophysicist Michelle Thaller demystifies the universe's most mind-bending phenomena, from the true scale of galaxies and the bizarre nature of time to the profound implications of quantum entanglement and the potential future of human-AI consciousness.
Quarks, Space Explosions, & Comparing Holes | Cosmic Queries #110
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio tackle fan questions on black holes, the Roche limit, the impossibility of sound in space, and the fundamental forces governing our universe, all while exploring the human need for connection and intellectual safety.
Solo: Looking Quantum Mechanics in the Eyeball | Mindscape 355
Sean Carroll argues that fundamental reality in quantum mechanics is an abstract vector in Hilbert space, and familiar concepts like space and locality are emergent properties, not fundamental.
“There’s 10 of Them” UFO Super Users Confirmed by DARPA Scientist | Bob McGwier
A former DARPA scientist and intelligence veteran reveals his direct encounters with UAPs and USOs, exposes government 'superusers' with panoramic access to secrets, and shares his personal journey into the paranormal, including a miraculous healing and out-of-body experiences.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | May 2026
Sean Carroll tackles a wide array of listener questions, from the detectability of antimatter and the nuances of anthropic reasoning to the weaponization of rationality and the profound implications of consciousness and mortality, all while sharing personal reflections on sports fandom and the impact of AI on education.
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.
Basement: Daniel Whiteson | Dark Matter, Dark Aliens, Dark Physics
A particle physicist from CERN challenges our fundamental understanding of reality, suggesting physics might be an invention, not a discovery, and explores the profound implications of dark matter, alien intelligence, and the universe's deepest mysteries.
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.
Exploring Hidden Dimensions with Brian Greene
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene unpacks the universe's most mind-bending concepts, from the many-worlds multiverse to the fabric of spacetime woven by quantum entanglement, with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Daniel Harlow on What Quantum Gravity Teaches Us About Quantum Mechanics | Mindscape 349
Quantum gravity's most profound puzzles, from black holes to the universe itself, are forcing physicists to fundamentally rethink the nature of quantum mechanics and the role of the observer.
Modern physics is forcing us to rethink existence | Michelle Thaller: Full Interview
NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller reveals how cutting-edge physics is dismantling our fundamental understanding of space, time, and reality, pushing us to embrace a universe far stranger than human perception allows.
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.
Quantum entanglement and the illusion of time, in 79 minutes | Jim Al-Khalili: Full Interview
Physicist Jim Al-Khalili dissects the fundamental nature of time, from its subjective perception to its role in relativity and quantum mechanics, challenging our understanding of past, present, and future.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | March 2026
Sean Carroll explores the multifaceted nature of information, the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and cosmology, and the societal impacts of AI and technological disruption in this wide-ranging AMA.
Adam Elga on Being Rational in a Very Large Universe | Mindscape 345
This episode explores the profound challenges to rationality and Bayesian reasoning when confronted with extreme uncertainties, such as self-locating problems in vast cosmological models or the implications of Boltzmann brains.
The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness | Cosmic Queries #105
Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests explore the universe's biggest mysteries, from the nature of dark energy and the reconciliation of quantum mechanics with general relativity to the philosophical implications of quantum consciousness and the dangers of scientific misinformation.
The Complex Universe, with Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the universe's biggest mysteries, from the arrow of time and black holes to the reality of dark matter and the multiverse.
An Interview with the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, John Martinis
Nobel laureate John Martinis unpacks the profound implications of macroscopic quantum tunneling, revealing how his work enables quantum computers to perform parallel computations exceeding the number of atoms in the universe, and challenging long-held beliefs about quantum tunneling's instantaneous nature.
Evidence of a Soul, NASA’s $1,000,000,000 Study & Awareness at Death | Stuart Hameroff
An anesthesiologist and consciousness researcher details a quantum theory of consciousness involving microtubules, its implications for life, death, AI, and a low-cost ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's.