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Physics to GodAuthor: Aaron Zimmer and Elie Feder
Physics to God is a guided journey through modern physics to discover God. We start from the fine tuning of the constants of nature, travel through the multiverse, and ultimately arrive at a compelling idea of God. Language: en Genres: Physics, Religion & Spirituality, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Boltzmann Brain and Grand Universe Problems - S2:E8
Episode 8
Sunday, 12 January, 2025
The Boltzmann Brain problem – the multiverse's prediction that you are a randomly fluctuated brain with false memories – sounds like a ridiculous problem. In a sense, it is. But it's nevertheless a major challenge for the multiverse which claims we are typical observers. The Grand Universe problem – the sheer splendor and grandeur of our immense universe – likewise presents a significant question for the multiverse’s claim that our universe is typical. These problems cast serious doubt on the multiverse’s third premise – that we are typical observers in a typical universe with intelligent life. Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening 1:32 - Introduction 2:23 - Summary of Last Two Episodes 5:05 - Boltzmann Brain Problem 10:16 - Why Does It Matter If You’re a Boltzmann Brain? 14:48 - The Grand Universe Problem 20:20 - A Historical Irony 23:43 - The Need for Justification 29:38 - Outro Get essay versions of all episodes in Season 1: Intelligent Cause and Season 2: Analyzing & Rejecting Multiverse Subscribe to Physics to God on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089972838595 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhysicsToGod Instagram: https://instagram.com/physics_to_god
