Overview
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Explore the origins of fundamental constants c and h in this thought-provoking conference talk by Alexander Unzicker at the FQMT conference in Prague. Delve into the possibility that these constants may be anomalies in Newtonian physics, suggesting our understanding of space and time is fundamentally flawed. Examine the evolution of scientific thought from King Alfonso of Castile to Einstein, and consider how simplifying physics could lead to new insights. Investigate the concept of noncommutative space-time and its implications for our understanding of the universe. Gain a fresh perspective on the foundations of modern physics and the potential for revolutionary breakthroughs in our comprehension of reality.
Syllabus
Intro
Reasonable people
King Alfonso of Castile
Rosenthal Schneider
The number of free parameters
How science works
Simplifying physics
Einstein
Fundamental Constants
extraterrestrial superintelligence
Newtonian physics
Einsteins relativity
Age to quantum mechanics
Space and time
The tangent space
Noncommutative
Conclusion
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Unzicker's Real Physics