#394 Chiara Marletto: Quantum Mechanics, Constructor Theory, Free Will, and Reality
RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 17th 2020.
Dr. Chiara Marletto is Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Physics at Oxford University. Her research interests include Quantum Theory of Computation, Foundations of Physics, Condensed-Matter Physics and Quantum Biology. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the “Graduate Prize Scholarship” at Merton College, 2012; “Optime” Award for Academic Excellence, offered by Unione Industriale di Torino, 2011; and the “Ing. Vittorino Pollo e Dott.Ssa Zita Pollo” Award for Academic Excellence, offered by Fondazione Giovanni Agnelli, 2010.
In this episode, we talk about quantum mechanics, information theory, the universal computer, constructor theory, quantum biology, causality and free will, and reality.
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What is quantum mechanics?
Information theory, and the laws of Physics
The universal computer
Constructor Theory
Quantum Biology, and a new perspective on evolution and life
Causality and free will
Is reality an illusion?
The future of constructor theory
Follow Dr. Marletto’s work!
Follow Dr. Marletto’s work:
Oxford page: https://bit.ly/3iGLFWu
Constructor Theory website: https://bit.ly/3cjTm2B
ResearchGate profile: https://bit.ly/3iGzWXW
The Science of Can and Can’t (upcoming book): https://amzn.to/32JMngd