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Paul Davies - What are Observers?

2022-09-28 Education
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Why is an observer a critical part of quantum physics? What does it mean to be an observer? Does the act of observation affect what exists and what happens in the external world? Why is observation in the quantum world still a mystery? Make a donation to Closer To Truth to help us continue exploring the world's deepest questions without the need for paywalls: https://shorturl.at/OnyRq Free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: http://bit.ly/376lkKN Watch more interviews on observers in physics: https://bit.ly/3dywGAA Paul Davies is a theoretical physicist, cosmologist and astrobiologist. Register for free at CTT.com for subscriber-only exclusives: http://bit.ly/2GXmFsP Closer to Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.

Top Comments (10)

@michaelwalker7155 2022-10-10

Thank you for saying in layman's terms.... often people are unable to just explain within there mind, observation, and drowning in others explanations.

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@neilo333 2022-10-04

"Why is observation in the quantum world still a mystery?", we aren't ready for the Supermind.

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@peterjones6507 2022-09-29

One of the few physicists who properly grasps the difference between physics and metaphysics and recognizes the plausibility of the knowledge claims of mysticism. I wonder why they both assume that consciousness is emergent. I wonder even more why they imagine any physical phenomena is fundamental. I suppose it's a habit. These ideas don't wash in metaphysics, which is to say when we give them a bit of thought. .

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@bradr3541 2022-09-30

I could listen to this guest talk about lawnmowers for 12 hours straight

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@lonniedeckermusic 2023-01-08

I love Paul Davies and his clarity.

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@haistapaska20 2022-10-04

This needs part 2

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@davidbarbour2368 2023-01-11

Observer, know Thyself! Davies is a clear and penetrating thinker. A wonderful conversation.

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@jhapsrnm6385dfg 2025-05-29

Imagine experiencing yourself right now for a few minutes being the beam me up Scottie bit of Startrek.

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@mangalover9000 2024-06-09

I watched this for almost 10 times to grasp these topics. Because I'm not an english speaker struggling to understand English and the complex topic.

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@starxcrossed 2022-11-02

I love the way Robert looks at Paul 😊 Both men are great thinkers

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