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On this blog, I write about particle physics for the general public. I try to make things as simple as possible, but I do have to assume some things. In particular, I usually assume you know what particles are! This time, I won't do that. I know some people out there don't know what a...
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This post will be my attempt to explain intuitively what is Quantum Field Theory. This idea came to me after reading two books: "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter" by Richard Feynman, and "Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell", by A. Zee (that I only started). Both books use path integrals, but in a very different way: Feynman tells us that the particles can move anywhere they want in space and time, while Zee uses conventional 'forward in time only' paths but of a 'mattress' and not just one par...
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[AI summary] This article is a collection of discussions and perspectives on the nature of consciousness, focusing on whether it is an emergent property of complex systems. It touches on various viewpoints from different contributors, including philosophical, scientific, and even speculative theories. The discussion includes references to the role of quantum mechanics, the relationship between consciousness and the physical world, and the challenges in defining and measuring consciousness. The article also mentions the work of researchers like Sandro Sozzo and others who explore the intersection of consciousness and quantum theory. Additionally, it highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding consciousness, and the ongoing debat...
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