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Lee Smolin

Theoretical physicist specializing in quantum gravity, co-inventor of loop quantum gravity, researcher and contributor in cosmology, quantum field theory, foundations of quantum mechanics, theoretical biology, and philosophy of science, author of several books on physics and philosophy of science, professor and researcher.

About

Lee Smolin is a theoretical physicist known for co-inventing loop quantum gravity, a significant approach to quantum gravity research.
His work spans multiple disciplines including cosmology, quantum field theory, foundations of quantum mechanics, theoretical biology, and philosophy of science.
He has held academic positions and contributed extensively to scientific literature.
Smolin is also an author who often explores foundational questions of physics and the nature of time and reality in his publications.

Areas of Expertise

physicist author

Recent Podcasts

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Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein's Unfinished Revolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #79

Topic: Theoretical Physics and Cosmology

01:09:52317,8225,1756 years ago
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