Newton Medal winner (2010): Edward Witten

Dame Jocelyn Bell presents the 2010 Newton Medal to Edward Witten who gives a revealing interview to the Institute of Physics. He applied mathematical techniques to our understanding of the Universe.
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[@DR-rl2st]

Who is here after the Joe Rogan and Eric Weinstein podcast?

[@adielstephenson2929]

Pretty much everyone.

[@santoshchhetry5127]

I too got learn his name via Joe Rogan Podcast.

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Me

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🖐️

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

😂😂😂😂😂 here!

[@Slowhobolicker]

Joe Rogan wants this guy as a guest, let's make it happen.

[@ChrisPBacon-wm8dk]

Yes! How do we make it happen?

[@iampiyushsingh7544]

Like Taleb he might not want to come

[@LinkLegend0]

Joe Rogan is highly unscientific. This guy wont want to waste his time with someone as opinated as joe. It would take weeks for joe to even understand 1% of the frontier of modern particle physics even if he tries to learn.

[@deenzmartin6695]

@@LinkLegend0 LOL idiot

[@cybermonkmusic]

@@LinkLegend0 they wouldn't talk about deep particle physics lmao.

[@snowpants2212]

"The hardest part of research is always to find a question that's big enough that it's worth answering, but little enough that you actually can answer it."

[@woobmonkeyp3537]

One theory to rule them all One theory to find them One theory to bring them all And gravitationally bind them.

[@MiamiUFO]

The history of Science and results from Mathematical Logic strongly points to the fact that no theory of reality will be ever "complete"; a "theory of everything" is an unattainable dream and the ultimate prize of reductionism, but that dream is bound to fail and that is really very fortunate because reality will always bring new surprises to uncover/discover and the dogmatism and complacency pervading modern scientific thinking and theoretical physics in particular will be replaced by a more objective philosophical approach to reality. String theory is a very successful Mathematical theory but it is a failure as a Physics theory of reality.

[@CFLsurfr]

@@MiamiUFO The painter and the painting. There will always be a easel needed for the painting, a room for the painting to occur, a floor for the easel to sit...I assure you the people working on this theory at a fundamental level know these issues you raise. It's not going to stop them, nor should it.

[@howardleekilby7390]

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[@isakwilkinson2491]

I love how this man talks about his children and allowing them to make their own decisions but obviously pointing in the direction of science but still loud allowing them to make their own decisions that is commendable and that is completely awesome

[@maxkanoff9682]

I want him to record a guided meditation.

[@Kevinkenodavis682]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@physicsman3788]

The only theoretical physicist has won the field medal so far. Scary

[@ASingh21112]

Wrong. Kontsevich has one.

[@41_balisingh20]

He is so elegant and precise in his speech. It almost seems like he's reading from a book..

[@BenGras]

incredible, i had the exact same thought. it sounds like he's reading from text - in the good sense; in the sense that the sentences are so well prepared. not in the sense that he's reading it out emotionlessly.

[@2hedz77]

@@BenGras he could be. Is he sitting in front of a teleprompter or is this really an interview?

[@timgibsonfitness]

17:00

[@loganlee5875]

He's reciting. Not reading.

[@sherryjia0705]

I am sure he was not reading. If you compare some other videos when he had other interviews and conversations with others. @@2hedz77

[@SpottyDorsord]

He's so concise. I can't decide whether he's prosaic or poetic.

[@cymoonrbacpro9426]

SpottyDorsord I hear something different, he discover enigmas upon enigmas, never ending questions with on conclusions!

[@iamalive2826]

definetly poetic

[@ronniehobbs6031]

If feels very asbergerish. So that makes me wonder do those that have those conditions have an advanced understanding and some are able to articulate and some are not

[@btherron5]

Deliberate, to say the least

[@nathanclarke7162]

Autistic is the word

[@qwertyzxcv123]

I understand now why his fellow physicist fear him - its because of humility and his knowledge about almost everything under the sun.

[@sreekarguddeti9664]

the hardest part of research is asking a question worthy of being answered but not big enough that it cant be answered-- ed witten

[@kotsabas4tw]

He looks like a perfect role model for young physicists.

[@srallulrich]

He's kinda boring though

[@Spidr-Man]

​@@srallulrichLmao you expected him to be like your Instagram influencers or NDT?💀

[@srallulrich]

@@Spidr-Man Feynman, Susskind, Alexander Belavin and others (perhaps you've no idea who that last guy is) more fun to watch. Witten just seems too perfect. He is still among the greatest scientists of all time

[@mamindhive]

​@@srallulrich that's a bald statement, and quite off, considering the significant discoveries and achievements in the past few thousand years were made by hundreds of others, not him.

[@friendlystonepeople]

He oozes intellect and kindness, which is even more impressive.

[@amjan]

Woah, don't confuse gentleness with kindness!! He might be able to slit your mother's throat and not even blink while doing it.

[@thesergio9444]

Yes, he sounds like a good reasonable guy. Speaks softly and is quite eloquent.

[@arturperzyna5453]

Why is it a surprise?

[@PeSOVIN]

I am saying this with admiration and respect. he is really is half human half computer. A truly remarkable individual.

[@Helmutandmoshe]

Peter Sovinc No, not computer. Computers can never create the mathematical beauty this man has.

[@Helmutandmoshe]

You know, Kurt Godel was strongly against the notion that the human mind was something a computer could reproduce.

[@Say_When]

I close my eyes.. change... his voice slightly... And I hear Data

[@alexjbriiones]

Absolutely correct. He is probably an alien from another galaxy. This is what a future AI looks like and I am saying this with the utmost respect.

[@gangster3591]

Boundless respect for this man. Widely regarded as the greatest living physicist, Prof Witten remains as unassuming, warm and humble as he is brilliant. Imagine what humanity could accomplish if people learned to value geniuses like Witten instead of 'celebrities'

[@arsenalgam189]

Bro I am in absolute delight I used to be very interested in celebrities and more but since I started focusing on written Stephen hawking Andrew wiles well intelligent and sophisticated human geniuses I'm seen massive and apparent change in my life I concur to what you've just said I'm so happy to turn to this geo .

[@innosanto]

Greatest living physicist is Richard Penrose, he could be the second.

[@stonehaven2289]

​@@innosanto depends on who you ask... Everywhere I've searched it lists Edward Witten as the Greatest Living Physicist... He's also the only Physicist to receive the Fields Medal... That's pretty respectable...

[@sayunts]

Edward Witten is known by his great contribution in the String Theory. He is the one of outstanding physical theorists today. Respect this man.

[@cymoonrbacpro9426]

sayunts He’s the lover of puzzles never ending creations of puzzles, with no answers!

[@stevenmarshall1119]

disrespect

[@RobAgrees]

Not just today... EVER!

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@RobAgrees Despite his arrogance and narcissism, Isaac Newton is considered to be the single most brilliant human being, ever. Not for his gravitation formula, but for his contributions in math. He devised a whole new way to calculate Pi much, much faster than was previously possible. This is but one of many revelations Newton brought to math. Ed Witten is on the level of Newton, but with out the arrogance and narcissism.

[@deenzmartin6695]

string theory is by and large a scam

[@mr.miller2828]

This guy would make a perfect bond/spy villain. The pace he talks at, the almost blank facial expressions…

[@JohannRosario1]

Absolutely!

[@whitehawk5493]

Only missing the high backed chair and a persian kitty on his lap :D

[@samuellp1146]

@@whitehawk5493 hahahaha you didn't forget the cat, nice one!

[@mito88]

the story with his father is wonderful

[@penguinista]

Truly a beautiful mind! And that is the best interviewer ever.

[@Mrdenverfan01]

Great interview, Dr. Witten!

[@LoquaciousApe]

It's fascinating that despite his rather late arrival to the theoretical physics scene, he managed to accomplish so much.

[@robhoppe9189]

He's probably the illegitimate son of Paul Dirac

[@SoundsSilver]

His dad was a physicist… he always had a background in it

[@Spidr-Man]

​@@SoundsSilverMy dad is a mechanic and never shuts his mouth about it and I know jack about cars lmao

[@lvsoad22]

@@Spidr-Man yes but if you were actually interested I’m sure you’d have a nice head start. Duhhh

[@robbie_]

What precisely has he accomplished?

[@TheIceman815]

this guy is the best...lucky to have him among the human race!

[@stevenmarshall1119]

the worst one

[@dudeTVofficial]

@@stevenmarshall1119 why?

[@hokkitt]

Lucky to have jews among us!

[@AyeCriz]

@@dudeTVofficial guys just miserable

[@dudeTVofficial]

@@AyeCriz how so?

[@Spidr-Man]

3:36 - 4:00 Not only a great scientist but also a great father

[@edwardjones2202]

He speaks in unbroken sentences. I couldn't hear an "err" until 11:37.

[@rammetin99]

the first err I heard was at 9:49 :)

[@edwardjones2202]

Ramtin Javanmardi You got me!

[@edwardjones2202]

Froggy Noddy Loool

[@safouanepieterse9149]

Edward Jones Another one: 3:37

[@TipoQueTocaelPiano]

+Edward Jones It's prepared and he's probably reproducing and script.

[@ludwigsagan9663]

so smart and humble at the same time just amaze me

[@ZidaneTribal93]

Awesome voice.

[@raffaberg521]

Best voice in universum

[@The_Isaiahnator]

He's such a pleasure to listen to.

[@manaoharsam4211]

He deserves the medal.

[@Danzelblock]

He has a quality about him that even garden analytical thinkers lack. I think the source of his brilliant ideas are a deep creative side.

[@walterbishop3668]

He is a deep thinker in nature not by experience or practice .

[@Danzelblock]

walter bishop High intuition requiresexpertise. Of course, he has to learn the material, but he also has to have high fluency and control over variables in the course of experimental thought.. Wittens brain is likely efficient in the 'pre-analytical' process of creating, analyzing and breaking down experimental (empirical) models. Fluency in higher cognition, can to much extent be developed, but the structure of the brain determine the natural capacity(s) for intuition in different domains (some argue the density and type of glial cells, and overall connectivity of the brain). These capacities are also not the same as IQ, which is involved in analyzing/evaluating models 'after' we have constructed them.

[@dani61350]

i'm so proud 2 live this moment n watch this interestin man talkin about how he could made all of this . thats amazin believe me !

[@innosanto]

He is so humble that he doesnt say that he was the main actor who proved the 5 string theories to be limiting cases of one theory.

[@skroot7975]

Average > Smart -> Intelligent > Superintelligent > Genious > Supergenious > Hypergenious > Witten

[@jamesbentonticer4706]

You do realize that what you have typed here says that Witten is less than average, right?

[@HarrySmart]

James Benton Ticer hahahahaha you got it right ;) hahaha

[@HarrySmart]

Knurte Farblekund you can't compare him to Leonardo da Vinci, Newton and Einstein cuz these were Ultra Geniuses

[@thetyler315]

There not less than symbols there arrows.

[@thenextshenanigantownandth4393]

lmao inequalities don't work like that buddy.

[@frankmaitland1254]

I'm thinking if anyone could explain economics it would be this guy.

[@juliaelrod2154]

You can tell he's very proud of his kids.❤

[@LuKiSCraft]

This guy is the smartest human alive today change my mind

[@worldsalvatony5801]

His partner? Juan Martín Maldacena?

[@guillermo9140]

Terence Tao?

[@sibbyeskie]

Decent attempts by the commenters here, except for one problem. The ones listed specialize in one domain. Witten, love him or not, he is actually an old school generalist like that of Newton, Da Vinci, Von Neumann. A whole other class of genius you’re lucky to find one of in a lifetime.

[@stevezane7920]

Chris Langan

[@joepoe8861]

Young people need to listen on how he speaks. He thinks first then speaks. No stuttering or using the word “ like” a million times. With that said I am clueless what he is explaining but I am here because of joe Rogan. This man can also be categorized in the “ asmr “ algorithm because I am falling asleep.

[@arlieferguson7442]

Taking your kids to the Galapagos islands “partly for fun“ might be the most Science-family thing I’ve ever heard.

[@sameertomar5099]

Biggest genius of this century

[@brendawilliams8062]

He has a remarkable soft voice.

[@worldsalvatony5801]

Juan Martín Maldacena, his coworker, also deserves acknowledgment.

[@huking1000]

he has an unique brain and one of the best in the history no doubt about that,and i dont think the voice matters that much.And the best part is he seems a cool and nice guy,which i rate better as having an unique brain as his

[@3094usmc]

He seems like such a chill dude!! Wife, kids, funny, extremely smart is almost an understatement lol. Would love to have a beer with him and talk some physics.

[@dontwannabefound]

I am not even qualified to properly praise this fellow.

[@idkidk2459]

Great man; we need more of him.

[@adamkadmon6339]

What an amazing genius. For negative comments you have to go to the bottom of the list.

[@pzever]

what an outstanding brilliant yet humble man! there should be more people like you dr. Witten

[@techteampxla2950]

Dont hate or judge, but today was my first day I found Prof. EdWit. I cant wait to see more!!!!

[@sonarbangla8711]

I expected more of Witten's work , I wonder why his abstract algebra are not shown.

[@billybobobenner]

Mr Witten's manner of speech is very particular. I especially liked this excerpt at 21:58 - 22:08.

[@DavidThompson892]

He is very modest,For being so far ahead of everyone else in his field. Loo

[@ASLUHLUHCE]

2:52 What an eloquent way of putting it

[@JohannRosario1]

*This is the guy who's siting at a keyboard responding to you when you use GPT4.*

[@Sirchud68]

Genius

[@truemanc]

Its funny how he mentioned a tuning folk! .... Still....I'm glad we have people like this in the world to solve the difficult stuff.

[@noamorwell]

+truemanc *tuning fork

[@truemanc]

And help me spell ;)

[@waperboy]

I'm beginning to understand why "the rest of the maths and physics community" say they're "afraid" of him. He's brilliant and accomplished, and also... He's not a Brian Greene, Jim al Khalili or Michio Kaku, who are great people-communicators, but more like "The Borg" - lay down the facts, you have to assimilate.

[@dalalaljazzaf8139]

how could he move from history and linguistics? is it still possible to shift majors like that?

[@ArcadianGenesis]

You can study any undergraduate degree and apply for a graduate program in almost any different field. If the advisor likes you and thinks you have potential, they'll take you under their wing.

[@GalactusOG]

Respect.

[@aniccadance13]

Awesome!

[@jizim8947]

I really don't think I've seen someone this smart before...

[@honklertheconkler155]

What an amazing man. Super interesting.

[@Smoothspin1]

At 9:05 he says that negative energy cannot exist. But the Janus cosmological model of Jean Pierre Petit is making a great deal of negative energy.

[@Mr_i_o]

did he tape this himself? #productionQuality

[@willmosley3215]

If everyone loved what they did as much as he does, this world would be a paradise of passions and love instead of a zoo of human toil and struggle.

[@Stefanoitch]

What a facinating human being

[@shortcutDJ]

hey i did not know Ed Witten was from Baltimore, shoutout to David Simon the best writer and tv maker in the world ever, he just like Ed are GOAT.

[@srallulrich]

All in the game yo, all in the game

[@jtcaruanafan4617]

@@srallulrich Edward Mitten for Mayor

[@raffaberg521]

The Best and Nice voice!

[@hermes5456]

I pictured his voice different in my mind.

[@williamtaylor5193]

His bulb is mesmerizing.

[@innosanto]

We have occassionally collaborated but not usually.

[@cadamham]

He never says uhh or umm or

[@puffkitty007]

4:01

[@Qwerty-qy9oj]

@@puffkitty007 bruh

[@sibbyeskie]

2:05 you can tell that little pause and sheepishness was editing out how the student had surpassed the master (his own father). He is surprisingly humble.

[@adityasinghverma4765]

The real Mr. Robot.

[@aniccadance13]

Ed Witten oozes intelligence..Thanks for uploading:)

[@noamorwell]

+aniccadance13 Why, I'm sure, he'd appreciate that certificate from you, notwithstanding that he is a Physicist who won the Newton medal.

[@aryamanmishra154]

@@noamorwell and fields medal in 1990

[@jaroslawmajkusiak629]

I understand. I listened to a few of his interviews now. I am not normally an anxious person but I'm nervous somehow 😂😂

[@lenpalmeri6228]

A beautiful mind.

[@LarsAndersenFrihed]

What an absolute high IQ badass. Witten FTW!

[@0TeawhoyouYeahbunny0]

What is that melody?

[@rishabhaniket1952]

I really think language and articulation must be such a limitation for someone like Witten because they are not sophisticated or big enough to express his vision and thoughts.

[@innosanto]

If it was like that, he wouldnt be in love with libguistics as he says. I think he sees the beauty and great capacities of language.

[@tomswanton9529]

I cried when I figured out how little I know

[@DD-sw1dd]

His voice is nothing like I thought it’d be. He looks like he’d have a deep voice.

[@coolcat23]

A beautiful mind

[@anunusualnick8340]

Ok, lets assume the string theory is correct. But there arrives a new problem. What are these strings made of. Etc.

[@ohurley11]

How tall is Edward Witten?

[@puertoricanboy100]

Been following Mr.Witten since 2001, he is not from this world.❤

[@morpher44]

this guy says "inevitable" a lot.

[@Tomahawk1999]

Now i know who is behind all the computer voice videos on youtube

[@willzer808]

Taking Nerd to another dimension (#Sung in the style of the Prodigy#)

[@mamooking]

Commanding presence, yet.......strangely calming

[@Daniel-yj3ju]

What a unit

[@Scalettadom]

I should also mention that SUSY has effectively been proven to not exist at this point. The same can effectively be said for String Theory. See, for instance, Not Even Wrong by Peter Woit.

[@just2share]

IMO the 'treassure', by digging into the nature of our reality, which we'll find out one day, is the most fundamental 'element', which I call 'primordial consciousness' -- it is essential for making up everything we observe in our Universe, from fundamental particles like quarks, photons, electrons, gravitons, to what we see as human consiousness (which is result of human brains being imbeded with this field of primordial consciousness).

[@shipper66]

best dad one can get

[@dpactootle2522]

So, basically we don't know sh$t. He is very honest

[@innosanto]

He says complex things in more clear way.

[@keishyi5080]

i love you ed :)

[@stalkinglikecandy]

So was the point that Eric thought this dude has taken some crazy wrong turn in physics?

[@cheapmovies25]

If you think he talks weird it's just cuz he's so smart

[@bencausey]

Imagine the questions he’d ask an A.I.

[@rhmcvay]

Edward Witten is a physics oracle of our time. Imagine if Einstein was on our new digital media.

[@ronniehobbs6031]

I think that is a tough one. Einstein may not have done well in todays time and vice versa. I think the universe puts people in right place at right time for our evolution

[@sirloin7633]

Einstein was a hack and a thief

[@ktw5141]

Einstein would've been canceled for having sexual relations with his cousin and secretary and none of his work would've gotten recognition.

[@Parvdize-wb8xq]

@@ronniehobbs6031 Fact

[@Brelokas]

I think he gave his voice to a south park character

[@frankmaitland1254]

It's weird is someone asking him questions or is he just explaining stuff

[@erichayestv]

My IQ was raised several points just by listening to his voice.