Why does nobody understand quantum physics? With Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert

Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Sorenti. Why does the universe behave in ways that defy logic? And can anyone truly understand it? In this episode, we're joined by physicist Frank Vestrate and writer Celine Brockart. The husband and wife team behind the new book, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics. Together, they take us on a journey into the strangest and most essential corner of science.

unpacking everything from quantum entanglement to the surprising role of symmetry in nature. Frank and Celine sat down with Dr. Shini Samara to discuss this vital branch of physics and why it is so misunderstood and underappreciated in the mainstream. Let's join Shinny now with more. Welcome to Intelligence Squared. I'm Dr. Shanise Omar. Quantum physics is the cornerstone of our world, yet at the same time it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp. Our guests today are Frank Vastrata and Celine Bruckhart, a husband and wife Jero set on demystifying this essential branch of science. Frank is Lee Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge, and one of the world's leading physicists with unparalleled insights into the latest research.

Celine is a writer who translates these scientific revelations into everyday language. Together they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in the weird way that it does. and just why it's so important to understand them. Welcome to Intelligence Squared, Frank and Celine. Thank you. Yeah.

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