In this episode Frederic Schuller argues that gravity can be derived from electromagnetism by starting from the matter action and constructing compatible gravitational dynamics. He explores port‑Hamiltonian methods, probability ports in quantum formalism, and the implications for causal structure and spacetime geometry.

- 00:00 - Deriving Einstein from Maxwell Alone
- 05:55 - Why Energy Doesn't Flow in Quantum Systems
- 11:45 - How Modest Ideas Lead to Spacetime Revolution
- 19:00 - Matter Dynamics Dictate Spacetime Geometry
- 24:03 - Maxwell to Einstein-Hilbert Action
- 31:00 - If Light Rays Split in Vacuum Then Einstein is Wrong
- 38:04 - When Your Theory is Wrong
- 46:10 - From Propositional Logic to Differential Geometry
- 54:00 - Never Use Motivating Examples
- 1:02:00 - Why Only Active Researchers Should Teach
- 1:09:40 - High Demands as Greatest Motivator
- 1:16:00 - Is Gravity a Force?
- 1:27:00 - Academic Freedom vs Bureaucratic Science
- 1:38:00 - Why String Theory Didn't Feel Right
- 1:46:05 - Formal vs Conceptual Understanding
- 1:54:10 - Master Any Subject: Check Every Equal Sign
- 2:04:00 - The Drama of Blackboard Teaching
- 2:13:15 - Why Physical Presence Matters in Universities

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