I Think Faster Than Light Travel is Possible. Here's Why.
Sabine Hossenfelder・2 minutes read
The speaker discusses the possibility of faster-than-light travel, challenging traditional arguments against it and highlighting the flaws in current theories, leading to a call for a theory of quantum gravity. The speaker encourages engagement with educational material like Brilliant.org for interactive courses in science and mathematics, promoting a deeper understanding of topics such as special relativity and quantum mechanics.
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- The speaker discusses the possibility of intelligent life on other planets, suggesting that they may not have contacted us due to our perceived lack of interest and slow information transmission methods.
- The speaker challenges the conventional belief that faster-than-light travel is impossible, pointing out flaws in energy requirements and time-travel paradox arguments, while hinting at the limitations of current theories like General Relativity and the need for a theory of quantum gravity.
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Recent questions
Can light travel faster than light?
No, light always moves at the same speed.
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