About this episode
Are particles conscious? Can information be destroyed? Do we live in a computer simulation? Are we part of a multiverse? In this episode, theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder draws on research in quantum mechanics, black holes and particle physics to explore what modern physics can tell us about life's big, existential questions.Watch the video version of this episode: youtu.be/fl9oDJzfg58Sabine's book "Existential Physics: A Scientists Guide to Life's Biggest Questions", is available to purchase now: https://geni.us/oBMXZvSubscribe to Sabine's YouTube channel: youtube.com/SabineHossenfelderThis talk was recorded from our theatre at the Royal Institution on 19 August 2022. Please leave this episode a rating and a review to let us know what you think, and to help more people discover the podcast.Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month, and our new ‘From the Theatre’ episodes are released on the second Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to be notified as soon as the next episode is released! Book tickets to upcoming talks on our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us: @ri_science on Instagram and TikTok Produced by: Charlotte CollingwoodMusic by: Joseph Sandy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
