Breaking Consensus
Breaking Consensus
Podcast Description
A podcast that challenges mainstream views through deep conversations on the forces shaping our world. Guests include philosophers, researchers, and curious thinkers who push us to reconsider what we often take for granted.
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Focuses on philosophical inquiries, societal critiques, and the examination of belief systems with episodes covering topics like the nature of reality and moral relativism, encouraging listeners to question their assumptions and explore diverse viewpoints.
A podcast that challenges mainstream views through deep conversations on the forces shaping our world. Guests include philosophers, researchers, and curious thinkers who push us to reconsider what we often take for granted.
Elise Crull is a philosopher of science and Associate Professor at The City College of New York. Her work bridges philosophy and physics, focusing on the conceptual foundations of modern physics, especially quantum mechanics and relativity. Recently named a Fellow of the American Physical Society, she has also appeared twice on StarTalk, where she discussed the philosophical foundations of physics with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Intersection of Philosophy and Science
02:37 – Defining Science and Its Boundaries
05:40 – What Is Matter?
13:48 – The Value of Philosophy in Science
19:42 – What Is Objectivity?
29:48 – Falsifiability and the Nature of Scientific Theories
33:07 – Quantum Mechanics: Determinism vs Indeterminism
36:03 – The Limits of Science and God
38:38 – The Multiverse Interpretation of Quantum Physics
42:10 – Does Science Provide Explanations?
46:30 – Einstein's Revolution: From Newtonian to Relativistic Physics
53:42 – Is There Progress in Science?
57:44 – Are Scientific Theories True?
01:02:28 – Measuring Time and Space: A Philosophical Inquiry
01:06:37 – Diving Deeper Into Einstein's Special Relativity
01:08:47 – This Is Why Science Needs Philosophers
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