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Could entropy and coherence change everything we know about the universe? How does quantum information flow in the cosmic superweb? And will quantum mechanics reveal our universe’s deepest secrets?

Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dick Bond, a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics, to discuss how every aspect of the universe could be a result of quantum mechanics. Dick is a renowned astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and the study of the universe’s large-scale structure. He has worked extensively on topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and quantum cosmology.

We also have a treat for you at the end of the episode, as Dick will grace us with a lecture titled Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum Information Flows in the Cosmic SuperWeb. Don’t miss out!

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Intro.
01:29 Lecture preview.
06:42 Training the next generation of scientists.
10:59 Influences and early career.
15:18 The role of entropy and coherence in quantum mechanics.
20:41 Challenges in communicating science.
31:32 The multiverse and quantum mechanics.
36:22 The role of information in physical reality.
40:34 The Hubble tension and dark energy.
47:10 Outro.