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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.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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Sean Carroll
as a more straightforwardly course-like resource for learning physics.
103 snips
AMA | February 2025
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Brian Keating
when asking what a theoretical PhD student should know about experimental physics.
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Thomas Hertog: What Came Before The Big Bang?
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Brian Keating
when referencing Susskind's series of books about the essential knowledge for a theorist to be a physicist.
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Do We Have Free Will and Will AI Have It Too? (ft. Sabine Hossenfelder)
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Sean Carroll
as a popular physics book series.
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.
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AMA | February 2022
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Scott Aaronson
as a really nice book for people who want the basics of quantum mechanics.
16 snips
#119: Quantum Computing, Complexity Theory, P vs. NP, AI & Consciousness ft. Scott Aaronson
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Sean Carroll
as a resource for learning quantum mechanics.
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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Stephon Alexander
as a good resource for building a foundation in theoretical physics.
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