DiscoverKnow Time#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner
#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner

#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner

Update: 2025-03-01
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Ruth Kastner, physicist and philosopher of science, talks about quantum mechanics, philosophy of physics, foundations, the wave function, Schrodinger's Cat thought experiment, measurement problem, spacetime, realism and the Possibilist Transactional Interpretation.


Ruth: https://www.ruthekastner.org/


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TIMELINE

0:00 Introduction

1:32 Falling In Love With Physics

8:40 Philosophy of Physics

13:37 What Is Quantum Mechanics?

18:05 Wave Function, Measurement Problem & Schrodinger’s Cat

28:50 Realism

33:19 Spacetime

36:00 Transactional Interpretation

43:48 Time Symmetry

48:32 Transactional Interpretation (contd.)

1:03:24 Probabilities

1:10:54 Criticisms & Similarities

1:21:25 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

1:24:25 Legacy & Meaning of Life


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#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner

#107: Quantum Mechanics, Transactional Interpretation & Philosophy of Physics ft. Ruth Kastner

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