Rethinking Space and Time: The Quantum Perspective | Sylvie McKnight-Milles | TEDxStJohnsCollege

This talk explores the foundations of quantum mechanics, seeking to bridge our perceived reality by speculating about how quantum particles might both create and exist within spacetime. Sylvie McKnight-Milles is a freshman at St. John’s College. Her interests span a wide variety of disciplines—she enjoys drawing, painting, writing, and playing sports in addition to her main hobbies, studying mathematics and thinking about physics. Instead of attending a technical university, Sylvie chose to attend St. John’s because of its emphasis on the interconnectedness between many fields of study. After graduation, she aspires to study theoretical physics in graduate school and pursue her passion for the sciences by founding a company dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation, both in the areas of the arts and the sciences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx