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Carlo Rovelli

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1956- · quantum gravity, theoretical physics, philosophy of science
Italian theoretical physicist, one of the founders of loop quantum gravity. Made significant contributions to the development of a theory alternative to string theory, which describes the quantum structure of spacetime. Also known for philosophical works and science popularization.

Biography

Born in Verona. Studied at the University of Bologna. Received his PhD in Padua. Worked at the University of Rome, University of Pittsburgh, and also in Marseille. Professor at the University of Marseille. Winner of numerous awards for popularization. Founder and active developer of loop quantum gravity together with Lee Smolin and Abhay Ashtekar.

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💡 Passionate traveler and mountaineer; his love of mountains influenced his philosophical views on time and space. He also wrote about the nature of time in the bestseller 'The Order of Time'.
Quote: "Reality is interaction. There are no objects outside of interactions; the world is a web of events."
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