Why This Universe?

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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Why This Universe?

Episodes (114)

Jan 19th 98 - An Improbable Quantum Ghost Story (Ft. David Kaplan)
Dec 22, 2025 97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum Mechanics
Nov 24, 2025 96 - The Making of Particle Fever (Ft. David Kaplan)

Why This Universe?

Jan 19, 2026
41¼ minutes
38 MB

An unlikely change in the theory of quantum mechanics would lead to bizarre new conclusions. Our guest talks us through non-linear quantum mechanics, and how physicists like him are testing it. For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe Support the show

Why This Universe?

98 - An Improbable Quantum Ghost Story (Ft. David Kaplan)

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

00:00 -41:21