Gravity, the Grand Illusion? Simplified interpretation of Eric Verlinde’s Emergent Gravity

Gravity, the Grand Illusion. Simplified interpretation of Erik Verlinde’s Emergent Gravity. Gravity emerges from entropy, temperature, quantum information from a public lecture given by Dr. Erik Verlinde at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, where he presents his groundbreaking ideas on emergent gravity. Verlinde challenges the traditional understanding of gravity as a fundamental force, arguing instead that it is an emergent phenomenon arising from quantum information and entropy, similar to how temperature emerges from the statistical behavior of molecules. He connects this new framework to persistent mysteries in cosmology, particularly the existence of dark matter and dark energy—which he collectively terms the dark side of the cosmos—proposing that his theory can explain the observed anomalies in galaxy rotation curves. Throughout the lecture, he draws parallels between scientific revolutions and the prevailing technology and philosophical perspectives of the time, suggesting that the current information age necessitates a re-evaluation of fundamental concepts like space and time, especially in light of discoveries related to black hole thermodynamics and quantum entanglement. You can see the original lecture video at:    • Erik Verlinde Public Lecture: A New View o...   Click on the Science and fiction link for more videos:    • Science and Fiction   Click on the link for more repair instructional videos:    • Repairs