How Quantum Suicide Works

Sacagawea was only 16 when she joined the Corps of Discovery. That is one seriously impressive teenager. Find out all about her in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When socialite Dorothy Arnold disappeared in 1910, no one imagined the case would remain forever unsolved. Today we tell her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In today's shorty, Josh and Chuck go over the stories behind some of the world's currency symbols.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Sam Harris speaks with David Deutsch about quantum physics and current events. They discuss the "many-worlds" interpretation of QM, Schrödinger's cat, constructor theory,  quantum computing and whether it will ever be practically possible, recent developments in AI, the prospe ... Show More

<p>Today we explore different interpretations of quantum mechanics, from Copenhagen to the many-worlds hypothesis, in an attempt to uncover what quantum reality really is. This episode is a rebroadcast of one of our early favorites.<br/><br/>For ad-free episodes and other exclusi ... Show More

<p>What happens when you fall into a black hole? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice give us the step-by-step on spaghettification, explain Schrodinger's cat, and explore quantum tunnelling… Or do they? </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-fr ... Show More

Daniel and Jorge step through the details of a mind-boggling version of the double slit experiment. Check out their new book: universefaq.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Daniel and Jorge answer questions about quantum mechanics, the end of the Universe, and the multiverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>On Werner Heisenberg's <em>Physics and Philosophy</em>. Dylan Casey's first appearance (as a guest).</p> <p>Get this and every episode ad-free by becoming a PEL supporter at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a>.</p> 

Quantum WorldsBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, and physicists Sean Carroll and Jim Al-Khalili as they enter the strange and bizarre world of quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's famous thought experiment stuck a cat in a box and asked if it is dead or aliv ... Show More

<p>&nbsp;In this episode, Tech Tonic dives into the science at the heart of quantum computing. How do technologists use unexplained subatomic phenomena to build powerful computers?</p><br><p>FT artificial intelligence editor Madhumita Murgia tells the story of quantum physics wit ... Show More