COMPLEXITY Physics of Life, Ep 1: What can physics tell us about ourselves?
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Jan 31, 2024 Physics of Life podcast explores the interdisciplinary nature of physics and life. Guests delve into topics like the limits of the brain, compression in complexity science, energy budgets in the brain, dynamics of living systems, scaling laws in organisms, and the hidden order in nature.
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Early Curiosity
- Vijay Balasubramanian's scientific curiosity began at age seven with a book called "Tell Me Why."
- The book's simple questions about everyday phenomena sparked his interest.
Shifting Focus
- Vijay Balasubramanian initially favored physics and math for their perceived pristine beauty and concise principles.
- He later realized the importance of biology and neuroscience in understanding the brain's constraints on thought.
From Physics to Death
- Jeffrey West's interest in biological death was sparked by the cancellation of the Superconducting Supercollider project.
- This coincided with his personal awareness of mortality.