Jonathan Oppenheim: A Universe Where Gravity Resists Quantization

Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL) proposes stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity as post-quantum theory. He discusses the nature of classical mechanics, discrete versus continuous space, and the prospects of post‑quantum theories of gravity.

0:00 Introduction
2:37 Integrating general relativity and quantum theory
5:18 The nature of classical mechanics
10:12 Discrete vs continuous space in physics
13:32 Boundary of physics and philosophy
18:44 Post-quantum theory of classical gravity
20:00 Mongrel relativity
24:00 Issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity
27:18 Gravity and string theory
34:26 Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)
45:31 Quantum vs post-quantum noise
58:08 Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws
1:03:35 No-go theorem and classical gravity
1:06:09 Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds
1:08:07 Advice for quantum gravity researchers
1:13:57 Independent study and learning
1:15:35 Graviton entanglement testing
1:20:05 The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)
1:21:26 Future projects for TOE
1:24:52 Gratitude for support

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