Why our understanding of quantum physics is flawed | Jacob Barandes

Jacob Barandes discusses whether we should question the foundations of quantum physics. Is confronting the axioms of quantum theory simply a waste of time? Watch Jacob debate whether we should give up on the wave function with Roger Penrose and Alyssa Ney at https://iai.tv/video/the-collapse-of-... We tend to think many of the foundations of quantum mechanics are settled. But as Jacob Barandes argues, some may rest on hidden assumptions about measurement, probability, and even the structure of physical laws themselves. In this conversation, he sketches a bold new way of thinking about quantum theory—questioning whether fundamental laws must depend on the present and pointing toward a new kind of framework. #quantumphysics #physics #quantummechanics #theoreticalphysics Jacob Barandes is a theoretical physicist and philosopher of physics known for his work on the foundations of quantum mechanics and his proposal of “Indivisible Quantum Theory." The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=Y... 0:00 Intro 0:36 Why have some areas of physics drifted into speculation? 7:15 Should we be getting rid of the collapse postulate? 11:24 Do you believe the wave function is physical itself? 14:27 How might stochastic processes ground quantum mechanics? 21:43 In this theory would reality be fundamentally probabilistic? For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses