Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature | World Science Festival

Can the spooky world of quantum physics explain bird navigation, photosynthesis and even our delicate sense of smell? Clues are mounting that the rules governing the subatomic realm may play an unexpectedly pivotal role in the visible world. Join leading thinkers in the emerging field of quantum biology as they explore the hidden hand of quantum physics in everyday life and discuss how these insights may one day revolutionize thinking on everything from the energy crisis to quantum computers. Original Program Date: June 1, 2012 MODERATOR: John Hockenberry PARTICIPANTS: Paul Davies, Seth Lloyd, Thorsten Ritz John Hockenberry's introduction 00:00 Participant Introductions 06:28 How is there a convergence between biology and the quantum? 7:45 Are particles in two places at once or is this based just on observations? 12:43 Are biological states creating a unique quantum rules? 17:32 Quantum mechanics is so counterintuitive. 23:00 Can nature have a quantum sense? 27:29 The quantum migration of birds... With bird brains? 31:50 Electron spin and magnetic fields. 37:00 Cryptochrome releases particles with spin and the bird knows where to go. 40:28 How is bird migration an example for evolution? 49:13 photosynthesis and quantum phenomena. 55:00 Bacteria doing quantum search. 1:00:21 Is quantum tunneling the key to quantum biology? 1:06:56 What are the experiments that prove this? 1:12:28 When fields converge how do you determine causality? 1:19:49 We have no idea how life began. 1:24:59 Replication leads to variation which is the beginning of life? 1:31:05 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencef... ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram:   / worldscifest   TikTok:   / worldscifest   X(Twitter):   / worldscifest   Facebook:   / worldsciencefestival   LinkedIn:   / world-science-festival   Quantum Biology: The Hidden Nature of Nature    / @worldsciencefestival