S2024E8 · What If Gravity is NOT A Fundamental Force? | Entropic Gravity

What If Gravity is NOT A Fundamental Force? | Entropic Gravity

S2024E8 · 2024-03-28 · 15 min

There are four fundamental forces - the strong and weak nuclear forces, electromagnetism, and gravity. Except maybe gravity is no more fundamental than the force of a stretched elastic band. Maybe gravity is just an entropic byproduct—an emergent effect of the universe’s tendency to disorder. If you allow entropy to keep you in your seat for a bit, I’ll tell you all about it.

The show’s own verdict is on its page.