Ep. 03
The podcast episode “Tachyons - Beyond Light Speed” dives into the fascinating concept of tachyons, which are hypothetical particles that always travel faster than the speed of light. The hosts explore the theoretical nature of these particles, as they have never been observed but appear in certain models of physics, such as string theory and quantum field theory. Tachyons are discussed in relation to their potential to enable faster-than-light travel and backward time travel via closed timelike curves, though such possibilities raise complex paradoxes like the “grandfather paradox.”
The episode also touches on the challenges of detecting tachyons, as current technology is designed to measure particles traveling slower than light. Despite the lack of empirical evidence, the discussion inspires broader questions about the nature of the universe, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of space, time, and reality.
Disclaimer: This episode - as any other of this podcast - is a result of a conversation between me and some LLM. I choose the topics based on my interests to help me gain insight and more clarity. I can’t give any warranty that every aspect is correct. LLMs can hallucinate or be trained with incorrect data.