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This lecture was recorded on May 31, 2015 at the World Science Festival in New York City.

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0:00 - Start
What is Fundamental? - 00:00:05

Duality Frames - 00:11:12

Basics of Space - 00:22:07

Quantum Geometry - 00:31:08

Entropy - 00:42:52

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