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Mentioned in 11 episodes
The Theoretical Minimum
What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics
Book • 2014
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to classical mechanics, including dynamical systems, vectors, calculus, Lagrangian mechanics, Hamiltonian mechanics, and electromagnetism.
It is designed for those serious about learning physics and is part of the 'The Theoretical Minimum' series based on Stanford Continuing Studies courses taught by Leonard Susskind.
The book aims to equip readers with the basic mathematical toolkit necessary to understand and engage with theoretical physics.
It is designed for those serious about learning physics and is part of the 'The Theoretical Minimum' series based on Stanford Continuing Studies courses taught by Leonard Susskind.
The book aims to equip readers with the basic mathematical toolkit necessary to understand and engage with theoretical physics.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Recommended by 

as a more straightforwardly course-like resource for learning physics.


Sean Carroll

103 snips
AMA | February 2025
Mentioned by 

when asking what a theoretical PhD student should know about experimental physics.


Brian Keating

88 snips
Thomas Hertog: What Came Before The Big Bang?
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when referencing Susskind's series of books about the essential knowledge for a theorist to be a physicist.


Brian Keating

55 snips
Do We Have Free Will and Will AI Have It Too? (ft. Sabine Hossenfelder)
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as a popular physics book series.


Sean Carroll

32 snips
AMA | November 2023
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as another analogous book to his series, contrasting Susskind's more traditional approach to introductory physics.

23 snips
AMA | November 2021
Mentioned by Sean Carroll as a comparison to his book, focusing on a standard physics curriculum.

22 snips
AMA | February 2022
Recommended by 

as a really nice book for people who want the basics of quantum mechanics.


Scott Aaronson

16 snips
#119: Quantum Computing, Complexity Theory, P vs. NP, AI & Consciousness ft. Scott Aaronson
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as a resource for learning quantum mechanics.


Sean Carroll

13 snips
AMA | December 2023
Mentioned by Sean Carroll in relation to Leonard Susskind's work on teaching science.

AMA | June 2022
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as a good resource for building a foundation in theoretical physics.

Stephon Alexander

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