Gabriele Carcassi: We Have Physics Completely Backwards

Gabriele Carcassi argues foundational physics assumptions are backwards in his Assumptions of Physics project. He examines the bridge between mathematics, physics, and philosophy, covering topics from real numbers to the quantum‑classical divide and the role of open‑source frameworks.0:00 Intro0:22 Gabriele's Channel3:13 Assumptions Project6:06 Physical Mathematics9:38 Real Numbers13:06 Ensemble Space16:38 Classical Mechanics19:00 Additional Assumptions21:26 Classical vs Quantum23:19 Entropy & Symplectic25:07 Jaynes & Thermodynamics30:25 Units in Physics33:21 Math vs Physics37:07 Planck Scale Structures41:51 Theory Applicability1:16:25 Engineering Background1:18:04 Physics-Math Bridge1:19:01 Assumptions Project1:21:08 Grant Funding1:23:05 Mechanics Critique1:24:25 Problem Identification1:25:03 Publishing Challenges1:27:03 Engineering Approach1:29:03 Practical Implications1:33:28 Measurement Problem1:37:05 Classical vs Quantum1:43:04 Integrating Math Physics1:55:07 Current Projects2:04:43 Future Goals2:07:03 Open-Source Framework2:10:57 Support TOESPONSORS:- I personally subscribe to The Economist. SUMMER SALE to Aug 17, 2026: 50% off the annual subscription! No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE- INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use code EVERYTHING9RESOURCES:- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos- Seven misconceptions in the foundations of physics (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbv0Fij1-38- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Gabriele's 'Quantum Essentials' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNMSMaNjnDd-viRHQRzrYvEeCWb7Ruef- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- Listen to TOE on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/TOESpotify- Become a YouTube Member: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmember- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices