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The Theory of Geometric Unity is an attempt by Eric Weinstein to produce a unified field theory by recovering the different, seemingly incompatible geometries of fundamental physics from a general structure with minimal assumptions. This structure is a mapping from a manifold \(X^4\) to a manifold \(Y\) called the observerse, which replaces Einstein's spacetime. The observerse can be constructed in four different ways, generating a possible Geometric Unity theory. For the latest updates on the theory, visit geometricunity.org.

Motivations

Geometric Unity is hoped to provide a way out of the Twin Nuclei Problem.

History

Eric says he first began developing the theory in the mid to late 1980s while he was a PhD student at Harvard University.

2013 First Presentation

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Geometric Unity was first presented in three Simonyi Special Lectures delivered over the course of a week at the University of Oxford. The lectures were organized by Marcus du Sautoy, the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science. The lectures provided a broad overview of the mathematical structures in the theory’s endogenous version, discussed where current effective theories are recovered in those structures, and showed general predictions based on those structures.

2016 Private Talk at FQXi

Three years after the first presentation at Oxford, Eric gave a private talk on Geometric Unity at FQXi.

2020 Video Release of First Presentation

"A Portal Special Presentation- Geometric Unity: A First Look" was uploaded on April 2nd, 2020 as a general introduction to Geometric Unity. The video is divided into three sections: a preface, the lecture proper, and a supplementary PowerPoint presentation. The preface provides context based on historical and contemporary events and introduces the concept of a theory of everything. The lecture shown is a recording of the first lecture given at the University of Oxford. The PowerPoint reviews the lecture’s major concepts in a more up-to-date notation.

2021 Manuscript and Presentation

In April, Eric will be presenting Geometric Unity on the Joe Rogan Experience and releasing a manuscript.

Eric Discussing Geometric Unity

Appearances where Eric discusses Geometric Unity are listed below.

Outlet Title Link Date
Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #1453​ - Eric Weinstein Watch 2020-04-03
Lex Fridman Podcast Eric Weinstein: Geometric Unity and the Call for New Ideas, Leaders & Institutions Watch 2020-04-13
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Eric Weinstein: Theories of Everything, Geometric Unity, Mathematical Reality Watch 2020-05-19
DarkHorse Podcast (Bret Weinstein) Bret Weinstein and Eric Weinstein: Fundamental Truth and How to Think About it Watch 2020-06-26
PBS Space Time
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating)
Theory of Everything Controversies: Livestream Watch 2020-08-12
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Stephen Wolfram & Eric Weinstein: The Nature of Mathematical Reality Watch 2020-08-12
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Eric Weinstein: Imposter Syndrome, Donald Trump, & the Future of Theoretical Physics Watch 2020-11-20
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Eric Weinstein: Ask Me Anything! Watch 2020-12-04
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Max Tegmark & Eric Weinstein in Conversation Watch 2020-12-31
Into the Impossible (Dr. Brian Keating) Eric Weinstein & Garrett Lisi: Theories (& Experiments) of Everything LIVE! Watch 2021-01-21
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