Gabriele Carcassi: We Have Physics Completely Backwards

Gabriele Carcassi argues foundational physics assumptions are backwards in his Assumptions of Physics project. He examines the bridge between mathematics, physics, and philosophy, covering topics from real numbers to the quantum‑classical divide and the role of open‑source frameworks.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Gabriele's Channel
3:13 Assumptions Project
6:06 Physical Mathematics
9:38 Real Numbers
13:06 Ensemble Space
16:38 Classical Mechanics
19:00 Additional Assumptions
21:26 Classical vs Quantum
23:19 Entropy & Symplectic
25:07 Jaynes & Thermodynamics
30:25 Units in Physics
33:21 Math vs Physics
37:07 Planck Scale Structures
41:51 Theory Applicability
1:16:25 Engineering Background
1:18:04 Physics-Math Bridge
1:19:01 Assumptions Project
1:21:08 Grant Funding
1:23:05 Mechanics Critique
1:24:25 Problem Identification
1:25:03 Publishing Challenges
1:27:03 Engineering Approach
1:29:03 Practical Implications
1:33:28 Measurement Problem
1:37:05 Classical vs Quantum
1:43:04 Integrating Math Physics
1:55:07 Current Projects
2:04:43 Future Goals
2:07:03 Open-Source Framework
2:10:57 Support TOE

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- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/
- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110
- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch
- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos
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