The Quantum Thomist

Musings about quantum physics, classical philosophy, and the connection between the two.
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A Universe from Nothing? Part 6: Where do the laws come from?

Last modified on Wed Dec 11 22:37:17 2019


I review chapter 11 of Krauss' Universe From Nothing. In this chapter, he argues that the laws of physics themselves might spring forth from a combination of the multiverse and randomness. But where do the laws governing the multiverse come from?.

Are left-wing and right-wing politics a false dichotomy?

Last modified on Sun Nov 17 20:33:04 2019


In politics, we are constantly told that there is a left, a right, and a centre. But is that a reasonable metaphor to use? Are the various political positions points along the same line, or do they belong on entirely different lines altogether?

A Universe from Nothing? Part 5: Is Nothing Unstable?

Last modified on Sat Oct 19 19:21:11 2019


In this fifth part of a series discussing Professor Lawrence Krauss' work A Universe From Nothing, I have a look at his tenth chapter, where he attempts to show that nothing is unstable.

A Universe from Nothing? Part 4: Is Nothing Something?

Last modified on Wed Sep 11 16:50:31 2019


In this fourth part of a series discussing Professor Lawrence Krauss' work A Universe From Nothing, I have a look at his ninth chapter, where he begins his philosophical discussion. In particular, he attempts to show how the universe could have started from a small patch of empty space. Along the way, he tries to justify his definition of nothing as empty space.

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