A conversation with Garrett Lisi about the shape of the universe, physics, waves, surfing, science, math, beauty, and more.Find me at [email protected] the Guest: Garrett Lisi is an American theoretical physicist known for "An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything." It proposes a unified field theory combining a grand unification theory of particle physics with Albert Einstein's general relativistic description of gravitation, using the largest simple exceptional Lie algebra, E8. He works as an independent researcher without an academic position, enjoying the outdoors and surf of Hawaii.References:- A theory of everything (TED talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Gk_Ddhr0M- An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything (Scientific Paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/0711.0770- Elementary Particle Explorer (Interactive Visualization of E8): https://deferentialgeometry.org/epe/Set Up: - Camera: https://amzn.to/3PZVscb (don't laugh) - Microphone: https://amzn.to/46f3pB5 - Teleprompter Stand: https://amzn.to/3tgS98y - Telepromter App: https://amzn.to/46jdH31 - Teleprompter Screen:  https://amzn.to/3PNfKFI (yup) - Headphones: https://amzn.to/46gMSwoTimestamps:00:16 Introduction to the Conversation00:16 Balancing Life with Physics02:15 Physics and the Appreciation of Beauty04:18 The Theory of Everything05:31 The Complexity of Electrons12:22 The Mathematical Structure of Reality16:49 The Role of Computers and AI in Our Lives36:02 The Ethical Implications of Consciousness40:10 The Connection Between Abstract and Visceral Experiences42:36 Exploring the Rationalistic Approach to Truth43:38 The Fascination with Waves and Music44:21 The Beauty of Mathematics and its Connection to Reality45:20 The Dilemma of Pursuing Beauty in Mathematics46:56 The Challenges and Disappointments in String Theory47:34 The Crisis in Academia and the Need for Dynamism48:46 The Risks of Building Theories without Experimental Verification48:52 The Quest for a Unified Geometric Model for Quantum Field Theory51:04 The Importance of Honest Representations in Physics53:08 The Intricacies of Quantum Mechanics and its Representation57:06 The Role of Symmetry in Understanding the Universe01:01:19 The Challenges of Incorporating Time in Quantum Mechanics01:12:30 The Future of Theoretical Physics and the Role of AI01:15:30 The Impact and Reach of E8 Theory01:21:08 The Influence of Institutions on Theoretical Physics01:22:20 Conclusion: The Excitement and Challenges of Future Research

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