The Black Hole War

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Stephen Hawking and Leonard Susskind engaged in a long-standing debate over the nature of information in black holes, specifically whether information is lost or preserved. This discussion, spanning 27 years, highlights the complexities of quantum mechanics and black hole physics. Leonard Susskind ultimately emerged as the victor in this intellectual contest. His book, "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics," explores these themes and is available for free, with the caveat that the buyer must cover shipping costs. The discussion raises intriguing questions about the implications of black hole information loss and its significance in the field of theoretical physics.
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Wherein Stephen Hawking and Leonard Suskind have a running, 27-year, (friendly) battle about which one of them better understands information vis-a-vie black holes (does it get lost or not?). Spoiler Alert: Suskind won :smile:

The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics by Leonard Susskind

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