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After Billions of Years of Monotony, the Universe Is Waking Up

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk by theoretical physicist David Deutsch as he delves into the concept of "great monotony" in the universe. Discover how, after billions of years of apparent stagnation, humanity's unique ability to create explanatory knowledge could be the catalyst for cosmic change. Learn why Deutsch believes humans are not merely subject to cosmic forces, but rather have the potential to harness and utilize them. Gain insights into the speaker's perspective on humanity's role in the universe and how our capacity for knowledge creation might disrupt the long-standing cosmic status quo. This 15-minute presentation challenges conventional thinking about the universe's evolution and humanity's place within it.

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After billions of years of monotony, the universe is waking up | David Deutsch


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