Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli discusses his latest book, White Holes, which traces the ongoing adventure of his own cutting-edge research and outlines some of the most astounding ideas in astrophysics and cosmology. Rovelli investigates whether all black holes could eventually turn into white holes, equally compact objects in which the arrow of time is reversed.

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Carlo Rovelli is a physicist and writer. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at the Perimeter Institute and core member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy of Western University. Rovelli has dedicated his career to uniting the time-warping ideas of general relativity and the perplexing uncertainties of quantum mechanics.

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4:49: Explanation of black holes formation and properties according to Einstein's theory.
9:43: Dynamic internal geometry of black holes challenges common static perception and location of singularity.
15:33: Concept of Singularity: A point in time marking the end of evolution, transitioning from Einstein's theory to Quantum phenomena.
19:47: Quantum gravity theories, such as Loop Quantum Gravity, provide insights into the nature of spacetime inside black holes.
24:48: Discussion on quantum mechanics features and tunneling effect in particles.
29:18: Mystery of white holes near black holes explained by their behavior and interchangeability near the horizon.
33:55: Unveiling the Mystery of Black Holes and White Holes through Quantum Gravity Concepts
38:47: Exploring the potential existence of tiny massless particles as dark matter candidates.
43:32: Exploration of white hole dynamics in relation to information retention and volume expansion.
48:22: Time dilation and entropy in collapsing stars create a shortcut to the future.

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