Physics Deep Dive: Relational & Process Views
28th April Q&A with Bernardo Kastrup hosted by Nour. 7-9pm UK / 8-10 CET / 3-5pm EST
This session focuses on relational interpretations of quantum mechanics and the idea that physical properties do not exist absolutely, but only relative to other systems. Drawing on relational quantum mechanics, we will explore how abandoning observer-independent properties reshapes our understanding of reality, structure, and objectivity.
Key themes:
- Relational Quantum Mechanics (RQM)
- Observer-dependence without subjectivism
- Structure as interaction, not substance
Time, Process, and the Evolution of Laws
(Smolin)
This session examines process-based approaches to physics, where time, change, and evolution are taken as fundamental. We explore critiques of timeless laws, the role of cosmological evolution, and whether the laws of physics themselves might be emergent rather than fixed.
Key themes:
- Process over static structure
- Time as fundamental
- Cosmological natural selection and evolving laws
Zoom Room
7-9pm UK / 8-10 CET / 3-5pm EST