Episode 3: Chapter 2 – Probability All the Way Down

In this episode of I’m Finally Reading My Brother’s Book, Clay and Gavin dive into Chapter 2 of On the Inside of a Marble. Building on the foundation of relativity from Chapter 1, Gavin explains how quantum mechanics reshapes our understanding of the universe at its smallest scales. Instead of neat, linear stories, we face probabilities, uncertainties, and the challenge of constructing meaning when reality itself refuses to be pinned down.

Together, Clay and Gavin explore questions like: Can we ever build a complete narrative of the universe? Should we nuke hurricanes? What happens when quantum mechanics and cosmology collide in our search for truth? And does anyone really understand how tornadoes work?

Join us as we continue the journey through Gavin’s book—one chapter at a time—connecting the cutting edge of physics with the curiosity that sparked this podcast in the first place.