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]]> Curt Jaimungal curt@indiefilmTO.com George Ellis: Hawking's Co-Author on Why Reductionism Is Dead SPONSORS: - Sign up for Claude today at https://Claude.ai/theoriesofeverything and checkout Claude Pro — which includes access to all of the features mentioned in today's episode - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription. - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE George Ellis is one of those guests who makes you rethink what you thought you understood. Co-author with Stephen Hawking of the singularity theorems, he's spent decades insisting on something most physicists won't touch: that reductionism is simply — patently — false. Physics doesn't decide outcomes. Context does. The thermostat sets the temperature. The algorithm tells the electrons what to do. The physics is the servant, not the master. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Reductionism is Patently False - 00:07:37 - Top-Down Causation Mechanics - 00:13:46 - Modular Hierarchical Structures - 00:21:00 - Causation at Emergent Levels - 00:26:56 - Universal Biological Principles - 00:36:07 - Critiquing Penrose and CCC - 00:42:41 - The Physics of Infinity - 00:48:50 - Agency and Physical Constraints - 00:56:08 - The Open Future - 01:07:23 - Bioelectricity and Goal-Directedness - 01:12:28 - Evolving Block Universe - 01:19:32 - Multiverse as Metaphysics - 01:24:49 - Moral Realism as Data LINKS MENTIONED: - George's Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1010821 - George's Books: https://amazon.com/stores/George-Francis-Rayner-Ellis/author/B00287T2PW - Arrow of Time [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1302.7291 - Why Reductionism Does Not Work [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-63187-4_6 - Recognizing Top-Down Causation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.2275 - Top-Down Causation by Information Control [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3226993/ - Causal Closure of Physics [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.00972 - Issues in Philosophy of Cosmology [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0602280 - The Music of Life [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199228361?tag=toe08-20 - How Can Physics Underlie the Mind? [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/3662498073?tag=toe08-20 - Large Scale Structure of Space-Time [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0521099064?tag=toe08-20 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - World Beyond Physics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0190871334?tag=toe08-20 - Contextual Wavefunction Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.08171 - A Theory of Biological Relativity [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23386960/ - Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness [Paper]: https://consc.net/papers/facing.pdf - Denis Noble [TOE]: https://youtu.be/K-U-ZB3yHK4 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - Quantum Physics, Digital Computers, and Life [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.06306 - Dynamical Emergence of Biology from Physics [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01966/full - The Whole Truth [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0691231354?tag=toe08-20 - Endless Forms Most Beautiful [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0393327795?tag=toe08-20 - Topology and Cosmology [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02450512 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything SPONSORS: - Sign up for Claude today at https://Claude.ai/theoriesofeverything and checkout Claude Pro — which includes access to all of the features mentioned in today's episode - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription. - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE George Ellis is one of those guests who makes you rethink what you thought you understood. Co-author with Stephen Hawking of the singularity theorems, he's spent decades insisting on something most physicists won't touch: that reductionism is simply — patently — false. Physics doesn't decide outcomes. Context does. The thermostat sets the temperature. The algorithm tells the electrons what to do. The physics is the servant, not the master. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Reductionism is Patently False - 00:07:37 - Top-Down Causation Mechanics - 00:13:46 - Modular Hierarchical Structures - 00:21:00 - Causation at Emergent Levels - 00:26:56 - Universal Biological Principles - 00:36:07 - Critiquing Penrose and CCC - 00:42:41 - The Physics of Infinity - 00:48:50 - Agency and Physical Constraints - 00:56:08 - The Open Future - 01:07:23 - Bioelectricity and Goal-Directedness - 01:12:28 - Evolving Block Universe - 01:19:32 - Multiverse as Metaphysics - 01:24:49 - Moral Realism as Data LINKS MENTIONED: - George's Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1010821 - George's Books: https://amazon.com/stores/George-Francis-Rayner-Ellis/author/B00287T2PW - Arrow of Time [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1302.7291 - Why Reductionism Does Not Work [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-63187-4_6 - Recognizing Top-Down Causation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.2275 - Top-Down Causation by Information Control [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3226993/ - Causal Closure of Physics [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.00972 - Issues in Philosophy of Cosmology [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0602280 - The Music of Life [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199228361?tag=toe08-20 - How Can Physics Underlie the Mind? [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/3662498073?tag=toe08-20 - Large Scale Structure of Space-Time [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0521099064?tag=toe08-20 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - World Beyond Physics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0190871334?tag=toe08-20 - Contextual Wavefunction Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.08171 - A Theory of Biological Relativity [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23386960/ - Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness [Paper]: https://consc.net/papers/facing.pdf - Denis Noble [TOE]: https://youtu.be/K-U-ZB3yHK4 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - Quantum Physics, Digital Computers, and Life [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.06306 - Dynamical Emergence of Biology from Physics [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01966/full - The Whole Truth [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0691231354?tag=toe08-20 - Endless Forms Most Beautiful [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0393327795?tag=toe08-20 - Topology and Cosmology [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02450512 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SPONSORS: - Sign up for Claude today at https://Claude.ai/theoriesofeverything and checkout Claude Pro — which includes access to all of the features mentioned in today's episode - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription. - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE George Ellis is one of those guests who makes you rethink what you thought you understood. Co-author with Stephen Hawking of the singularity theorems, he's spent decades insisting on something most physicists won't touch: that reductionism is simply — patently — false. Physics doesn't decide outcomes. Context does. The thermostat sets the temperature. The algorithm tells the electrons what to do. The physics is the servant, not the master. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Reductionism is Patently False - 00:07:37 - Top-Down Causation Mechanics - 00:13:46 - Modular Hierarchical Structures - 00:21:00 - Causation at Emergent Levels - 00:26:56 - Universal Biological Principles - 00:36:07 - Critiquing Penrose and CCC - 00:42:41 - The Physics of Infinity - 00:48:50 - Agency and Physical Constraints - 00:56:08 - The Open Future - 01:07:23 - Bioelectricity and Goal-Directedness - 01:12:28 - Evolving Block Universe - 01:19:32 - Multiverse as Metaphysics - 01:24:49 - Moral Realism as Data LINKS MENTIONED: - George's Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1010821 - George's Books: https://amazon.com/stores/George-Francis-Rayner-Ellis/author/B00287T2PW - Arrow of Time [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1302.7291 - Why Reductionism Does Not Work [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-63187-4_6 - Recognizing Top-Down Causation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1212.2275 - Top-Down Causation by Information Control [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3226993/ - Causal Closure of Physics [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.00972 - Issues in Philosophy of Cosmology [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0602280 - The Music of Life [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199228361?tag=toe08-20 - How Can Physics Underlie the Mind? [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/3662498073?tag=toe08-20 - Large Scale Structure of Space-Time [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0521099064?tag=toe08-20 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - World Beyond Physics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0190871334?tag=toe08-20 - Contextual Wavefunction Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.08171 - A Theory of Biological Relativity [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23386960/ - Facing Up to the Problem of Consciousness [Paper]: https://consc.net/papers/facing.pdf - Denis Noble [TOE]: https://youtu.be/K-U-ZB3yHK4 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - Quantum Physics, Digital Computers, and Life [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.06306 - Dynamical Emergence of Biology from Physics [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01966/full - The Whole Truth [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0691231354?tag=toe08-20 - Endless Forms Most Beautiful [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0393327795?tag=toe08-20 - Topology and Cosmology [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02450512 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 5716 Aephraim Steinberg: The Physicist Who Measured Negative Time SPONSORS: - Go to https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverythingyt to find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN - Accelerate your efficiency. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/theories - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE This conversation belongs in a category I wish were larger on this channel: the experimentalist who also thinks (deeply) about foundations. Professor Aephraim Steinberg, winner of Physics World’s Breakthrough of the Year in 2011, is that species! For basically 30 years, he’s been measuring aspects of physics that others wouldn’t touch: Bohmian trajectories, Heisenberg’s disturbance bound (he showed it was wrong), even where the photon is inside the double slit (which most textbooks will tell you is impossible). His lab measured negative time — and it keeps reappearing across completely different experiments, stubbornly suggesting it means something. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Defining Negative Time - 00:06:50 - Quantum Trajectory Theory - 00:12:44 - The Holland Tunnel Analogy - 00:18:40 - Resonant Atomic Interactions - 00:26:05 - Superluminal Energy Propagation - 00:32:00 - Eight Velocities of Light - 00:38:00 - Causality and Retrocausality - 00:44:00 - Dwell Time vs. Delay - 00:50:24 - Time: Operator or Parameter? - 00:58:21 - Bell’s Theorem and Realism - 01:04:55 - Heisenberg’s Measurement Disturbance - 01:11:26 - Weak Measurement Formalism - 01:17:37 - Time Symmetry and Entropy - 01:27:07 - Bohmian Trajectories Observed - 01:35:56 - Spin-Statistics and Indistinguishability - 01:42:14 - Quantum Computational Advantage - 01:48:15 - Many Worlds vs. Complexity - 01:54:51 - Psi-Ontic vs. Psi-Epistemic - 02:01:37 - Collapsing Tunneling Particles - 02:08:48 - Larmor vs. Atto Clocks - 02:15:24 - Locality and Information LINKS MENTIONED: - Aephraim's Website: https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/~aephraim/ - Aephraim's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PzUyb6IAAAAJ - Photon Negative Time in Atom Cloud [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.03680 - How Much Time Does a Photon Spend as Atomic Excitation? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.00432 - Measuring Time Atoms Spend in Excited State [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prxquantum/abstract/10.1103/PRXQuantum.3.010314 - Tunneling Atom Time in Barrier [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.13523 - Single-Photon Tunneling Time [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.71.708 - Traversal Time for Tunneling [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1739 - Propagation of a Gaussian Light Pulse [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.1.305 - Linear Pulse Propagation in Absorbing Medium [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.48.738 - Eighth Velocity of Light [Paper]: https://pubs.aip.org/aapt/ajp/article-abstract/45/6/538/1045817/Eighth-velocity-of-light - Attosecond Ionization [Paper]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1163439 - Tunneling Optical Pulses Photonic Band Gaps [Paper]: https://attoworld.de/fileadmin/user_upload/tx_attoworld/publications/paper_PhysRevLett_Y1994_M10_D24_V73_P2308.pdf - Evidence of Negative Time [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/evidence-of-negative-time-found-in-quantum-physics-experiment/ - Light Speed Reduction [Article]: https://www.nature.com/articles/17561 - On the Theory of Light and Colors [Paper]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/107113.pdf - Wave Propagation and Group Velocity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1483253937?tag=toe08-20 - EPR Paper [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - Uncertainty Principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:25:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything SPONSORS: - Go to https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverythingyt to find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN - Accelerate your efficiency. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/theories - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE This conversation belongs in a category I wish were larger on this channel: the experimentalist who also thinks (deeply) about foundations. Professor Aephraim Steinberg, winner of Physics World’s Breakthrough of the Year in 2011, is that species! For basically 30 years, he’s been measuring aspects of physics that others wouldn’t touch: Bohmian trajectories, Heisenberg’s disturbance bound (he showed it was wrong), even where the photon is inside the double slit (which most textbooks will tell you is impossible). His lab measured negative time — and it keeps reappearing across completely different experiments, stubbornly suggesting it means something. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Defining Negative Time - 00:06:50 - Quantum Trajectory Theory - 00:12:44 - The Holland Tunnel Analogy - 00:18:40 - Resonant Atomic Interactions - 00:26:05 - Superluminal Energy Propagation - 00:32:00 - Eight Velocities of Light - 00:38:00 - Causality and Retrocausality - 00:44:00 - Dwell Time vs. Delay - 00:50:24 - Time: Operator or Parameter? - 00:58:21 - Bell’s Theorem and Realism - 01:04:55 - Heisenberg’s Measurement Disturbance - 01:11:26 - Weak Measurement Formalism - 01:17:37 - Time Symmetry and Entropy - 01:27:07 - Bohmian Trajectories Observed - 01:35:56 - Spin-Statistics and Indistinguishability - 01:42:14 - Quantum Computational Advantage - 01:48:15 - Many Worlds vs. Complexity - 01:54:51 - Psi-Ontic vs. Psi-Epistemic - 02:01:37 - Collapsing Tunneling Particles - 02:08:48 - Larmor vs. Atto Clocks - 02:15:24 - Locality and Information LINKS MENTIONED: - Aephraim's Website: https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/~aephraim/ - Aephraim's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PzUyb6IAAAAJ - Photon Negative Time in Atom Cloud [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.03680 - How Much Time Does a Photon Spend as Atomic Excitation? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.00432 - Measuring Time Atoms Spend in Excited State [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prxquantum/abstract/10.1103/PRXQuantum.3.010314 - Tunneling Atom Time in Barrier [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.13523 - Single-Photon Tunneling Time [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.71.708 - Traversal Time for Tunneling [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1739 - Propagation of a Gaussian Light Pulse [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.1.305 - Linear Pulse Propagation in Absorbing Medium [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.48.738 - Eighth Velocity of Light [Paper]: https://pubs.aip.org/aapt/ajp/article-abstract/45/6/538/1045817/Eighth-velocity-of-light - Attosecond Ionization [Paper]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1163439 - Tunneling Optical Pulses Photonic Band Gaps [Paper]: https://attoworld.de/fileadmin/user_upload/tx_attoworld/publications/paper_PhysRevLett_Y1994_M10_D24_V73_P2308.pdf - Evidence of Negative Time [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/evidence-of-negative-time-found-in-quantum-physics-experiment/ - Light Speed Reduction [Article]: https://www.nature.com/articles/17561 - On the Theory of Light and Colors [Paper]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/107113.pdf - Wave Propagation and Group Velocity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1483253937?tag=toe08-20 - EPR Paper [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - Uncertainty Principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SPONSORS: - Go to https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverythingyt to find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN - Accelerate your efficiency. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/theories - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE This conversation belongs in a category I wish were larger on this channel: the experimentalist who also thinks (deeply) about foundations. Professor Aephraim Steinberg, winner of Physics World’s Breakthrough of the Year in 2011, is that species! For basically 30 years, he’s been measuring aspects of physics that others wouldn’t touch: Bohmian trajectories, Heisenberg’s disturbance bound (he showed it was wrong), even where the photon is inside the double slit (which most textbooks will tell you is impossible). His lab measured negative time — and it keeps reappearing across completely different experiments, stubbornly suggesting it means something. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Defining Negative Time - 00:06:50 - Quantum Trajectory Theory - 00:12:44 - The Holland Tunnel Analogy - 00:18:40 - Resonant Atomic Interactions - 00:26:05 - Superluminal Energy Propagation - 00:32:00 - Eight Velocities of Light - 00:38:00 - Causality and Retrocausality - 00:44:00 - Dwell Time vs. Delay - 00:50:24 - Time: Operator or Parameter? - 00:58:21 - Bell’s Theorem and Realism - 01:04:55 - Heisenberg’s Measurement Disturbance - 01:11:26 - Weak Measurement Formalism - 01:17:37 - Time Symmetry and Entropy - 01:27:07 - Bohmian Trajectories Observed - 01:35:56 - Spin-Statistics and Indistinguishability - 01:42:14 - Quantum Computational Advantage - 01:48:15 - Many Worlds vs. Complexity - 01:54:51 - Psi-Ontic vs. Psi-Epistemic - 02:01:37 - Collapsing Tunneling Particles - 02:08:48 - Larmor vs. Atto Clocks - 02:15:24 - Locality and Information LINKS MENTIONED: - Aephraim's Website: https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/~aephraim/ - Aephraim's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PzUyb6IAAAAJ - Photon Negative Time in Atom Cloud [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.03680 - How Much Time Does a Photon Spend as Atomic Excitation? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.00432 - Measuring Time Atoms Spend in Excited State [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prxquantum/abstract/10.1103/PRXQuantum.3.010314 - Tunneling Atom Time in Barrier [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.13523 - Single-Photon Tunneling Time [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.71.708 - Traversal Time for Tunneling [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1739 - Propagation of a Gaussian Light Pulse [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pra/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevA.1.305 - Linear Pulse Propagation in Absorbing Medium [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.48.738 - Eighth Velocity of Light [Paper]: https://pubs.aip.org/aapt/ajp/article-abstract/45/6/538/1045817/Eighth-velocity-of-light - Attosecond Ionization [Paper]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1163439 - Tunneling Optical Pulses Photonic Band Gaps [Paper]: https://attoworld.de/fileadmin/user_upload/tx_attoworld/publications/paper_PhysRevLett_Y1994_M10_D24_V73_P2308.pdf - Evidence of Negative Time [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/evidence-of-negative-time-found-in-quantum-physics-experiment/ - Light Speed Reduction [Article]: https://www.nature.com/articles/17561 - On the Theory of Light and Colors [Paper]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/107113.pdf - Wave Propagation and Group Velocity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1483253937?tag=toe08-20 - EPR Paper [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - Uncertainty Principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 8849 Curt Jaimungal: Why You Are Brighter Than You Think SPONSORS: - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE The intellectual world is designed to erode your confidence — through rejection rates, delayed feedback, unfair comparisons, and the silence of everyone you've actually helped. In this video I break down why feeling like a fraud is almost a structural inevitability in serious academic and self-directed learning, not a reflection of your actual ability. If you've ever stared at your own work and wondered what's wrong with you, this one's for you. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Intellectual Negativity Bias - 03:22 - Rigor and Intellectual Giants - 05:33 - Invisible Intellectual Impact - 08:43 - Quinean Web of Metrics - 11:01 - Genius Culture Pathologies LINKS MENTIONED: - 7 Signs You're Smarter Than You Think [Substack]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/7-signs-youre-smarter-than-you-think - Math Proof No One Could Explain [Part 1] [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - Roger Penrose: Quantum Theory Is Wrong [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Bernardo Kastrup: Escaping the Illusion [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Terence Tao: https://mathstodon.xyz/@tao/113721192051328193 - Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Jacob Barandes: Quantum Theory as Stochastic Process [Wolfram]: https://youtu.be/JsmX3YxiUj0 - The 2,300-Year-Old Math Mistake [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw - David Bessis: Dual Braid Monoid [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/math/0101158 - Scott Aaronson: Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk - Scott Aaronson: Truth About Quantum Computing [IAI]: https://youtu.be/KRxC6yzvoys - Beyond Consciousness: Animals, Infants, Petri Brains [TOE]: https://youtu.be/t_YMcEPfqCM - Willard Van Orman Quine [Stanford]: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ - Imposter Syndrome Workplace Prevalence: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/imposter-syndrome-prevalence-uk-research/ - Imposter Syndrome Systematic Review [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7174434/ - Sabrina @ How the Light Gets In [PhysicsGirl]: https://youtu.be/GrlGdoBGVBs - String Theory & M-Theory, Lecture 1 [Stanford]: https://youtu.be/25haxRuZQUk - Necessity of Complex Numbers [MIT OCW]: https://youtu.be/f079K1f2WQk - Phil Halper: Alternative Universe Theories [IAI]: https://youtu.be/3SpzC6stFhU - Debunking Veritasium: All Possible Paths Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 - Gödel's Incompleteness: Most Abused Theorem [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Farina vs. Tour: Origin of Life Debate: https://youtu.be/KvGdllx9pJU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:26:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything SPONSORS: - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE The intellectual world is designed to erode your confidence — through rejection rates, delayed feedback, unfair comparisons, and the silence of everyone you've actually helped. In this video I break down why feeling like a fraud is almost a structural inevitability in serious academic and self-directed learning, not a reflection of your actual ability. If you've ever stared at your own work and wondered what's wrong with you, this one's for you. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Intellectual Negativity Bias - 03:22 - Rigor and Intellectual Giants - 05:33 - Invisible Intellectual Impact - 08:43 - Quinean Web of Metrics - 11:01 - Genius Culture Pathologies LINKS MENTIONED: - 7 Signs You're Smarter Than You Think [Substack]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/7-signs-youre-smarter-than-you-think - Math Proof No One Could Explain [Part 1] [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - Roger Penrose: Quantum Theory Is Wrong [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Bernardo Kastrup: Escaping the Illusion [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Terence Tao: https://mathstodon.xyz/@tao/113721192051328193 - Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Jacob Barandes: Quantum Theory as Stochastic Process [Wolfram]: https://youtu.be/JsmX3YxiUj0 - The 2,300-Year-Old Math Mistake [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw - David Bessis: Dual Braid Monoid [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/math/0101158 - Scott Aaronson: Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk - Scott Aaronson: Truth About Quantum Computing [IAI]: https://youtu.be/KRxC6yzvoys - Beyond Consciousness: Animals, Infants, Petri Brains [TOE]: https://youtu.be/t_YMcEPfqCM - Willard Van Orman Quine [Stanford]: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ - Imposter Syndrome Workplace Prevalence: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/imposter-syndrome-prevalence-uk-research/ - Imposter Syndrome Systematic Review [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7174434/ - Sabrina @ How the Light Gets In [PhysicsGirl]: https://youtu.be/GrlGdoBGVBs - String Theory & M-Theory, Lecture 1 [Stanford]: https://youtu.be/25haxRuZQUk - Necessity of Complex Numbers [MIT OCW]: https://youtu.be/f079K1f2WQk - Phil Halper: Alternative Universe Theories [IAI]: https://youtu.be/3SpzC6stFhU - Debunking Veritasium: All Possible Paths Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 - Gödel's Incompleteness: Most Abused Theorem [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Farina vs. Tour: Origin of Life Debate: https://youtu.be/KvGdllx9pJU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SPONSORS: - Go to https://shortform.com/toe for a free trial and an exclusive $50 OFF on your annual subscription - I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE The intellectual world is designed to erode your confidence — through rejection rates, delayed feedback, unfair comparisons, and the silence of everyone you've actually helped. In this video I break down why feeling like a fraud is almost a structural inevitability in serious academic and self-directed learning, not a reflection of your actual ability. If you've ever stared at your own work and wondered what's wrong with you, this one's for you. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Intellectual Negativity Bias - 03:22 - Rigor and Intellectual Giants - 05:33 - Invisible Intellectual Impact - 08:43 - Quinean Web of Metrics - 11:01 - Genius Culture Pathologies LINKS MENTIONED: - 7 Signs You're Smarter Than You Think [Substack]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/7-signs-youre-smarter-than-you-think - Math Proof No One Could Explain [Part 1] [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - Roger Penrose: Quantum Theory Is Wrong [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Bernardo Kastrup: Escaping the Illusion [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Terence Tao: https://mathstodon.xyz/@tao/113721192051328193 - Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Jacob Barandes: Quantum Theory as Stochastic Process [Wolfram]: https://youtu.be/JsmX3YxiUj0 - The 2,300-Year-Old Math Mistake [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw - David Bessis: Dual Braid Monoid [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/math/0101158 - Scott Aaronson: Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk - Scott Aaronson: Truth About Quantum Computing [IAI]: https://youtu.be/KRxC6yzvoys - Beyond Consciousness: Animals, Infants, Petri Brains [TOE]: https://youtu.be/t_YMcEPfqCM - Willard Van Orman Quine [Stanford]: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ - Imposter Syndrome Workplace Prevalence: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/imposter-syndrome-prevalence-uk-research/ - Imposter Syndrome Systematic Review [Paper]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7174434/ - Sabrina @ How the Light Gets In [PhysicsGirl]: https://youtu.be/GrlGdoBGVBs - String Theory & M-Theory, Lecture 1 [Stanford]: https://youtu.be/25haxRuZQUk - Necessity of Complex Numbers [MIT OCW]: https://youtu.be/f079K1f2WQk - Phil Halper: Alternative Universe Theories [IAI]: https://youtu.be/3SpzC6stFhU - Debunking Veritasium: All Possible Paths Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 - Gödel's Incompleteness: Most Abused Theorem [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Farina vs. Tour: Origin of Life Debate: https://youtu.be/KvGdllx9pJU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 940 Curt Jaimungal: What Is Infinity, Actually? For much of history, many mathematicians—following thinkers like Aristotle—viewed infinity as a never-ending process rather than a completed object. In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor revolutionized this view by treating infinite sets as mathematical objects that could be compared and studied. His work showed that not all infinities are equal, and that there are infinitely many different sizes of infinity. While his ideas are foundational in modern mathematics, some philosophical schools, such as finitism and ultrafinitism, continue to question whether infinite objects meaningfully exist. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Potential vs. Actual Infinity - 03:12 - Cardinality and Aleph-Null - 06:12 - Diagonalization and Uncountability - 09:21 - ZFC and Logical Independence - 12:23 - Finitism and Ultrafinitism - 15:26 - Continuum Hypothesis Paradoxes - 16:00 - Foundational Mathematical Crisis LINKS MENTIONED: - The Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH-ybecvuEo - Dror Bar Natan [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - Hilbert’s Problems: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/HilbertsProblems.html - The Independence of the Continuum Hypothesis [paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.50.6.1143 - Piano arithmetic: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Peano+arithmetic - Cantor’s Diagonal Argument: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335364685_A_Translation_of_G_Cantor's_Ueber_eine_elementare_Frage_der_Mannigfaltigkeitslehre - Hartog’s Construction: paultaylor.eu/trans/HartogsF-wellord.pdf - Cohen’s Forcing Method: https://timothychow.net/forcing.pdf - Norman Wildberger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM - Woodin’s lecture: https://youtu.be/nVF4N1Ix5WI In Search of Ultimate-L [paper]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/44164514 - Emily Riehl [TOE]: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Why Write? [article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/why-write ASSETS USED: - Infinity display: https://youtu.be/osa4ptG5lMg - Number counter: https://youtu.be/HRL5uNGXh9U Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:02:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything For much of history, many mathematicians—following thinkers like Aristotle—viewed infinity as a never-ending process rather than a completed object. In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor revolutionized this view by treating infinite sets as mathematical objects that could be compared and studied. His work showed that not all infinities are equal, and that there are infinitely many different sizes of infinity. While his ideas are foundational in modern mathematics, some philosophical schools, such as finitism and ultrafinitism, continue to question whether infinite objects meaningfully exist. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! 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[article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/why-write ASSETS USED: - Infinity display: https://youtu.be/osa4ptG5lMg - Number counter: https://youtu.be/HRL5uNGXh9U Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For much of history, many mathematicians—following thinkers like Aristotle—viewed infinity as a never-ending process rather than a completed object. In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor revolutionized this view by treating infinite sets as mathematical objects that could be compared and studied. His work showed that not all infinities are equal, and that there are infinitely many different sizes of infinity. While his ideas are foundational in modern mathematics, some philosophical schools, such as finitism and ultrafinitism, continue to question whether infinite objects meaningfully exist. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Potential vs. Actual Infinity - 03:12 - Cardinality and Aleph-Null - 06:12 - Diagonalization and Uncountability - 09:21 - ZFC and Logical Independence - 12:23 - Finitism and Ultrafinitism - 15:26 - Continuum Hypothesis Paradoxes - 16:00 - Foundational Mathematical Crisis LINKS MENTIONED: - The Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH-ybecvuEo - Dror Bar Natan [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - Hilbert’s Problems: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/HilbertsProblems.html - The Independence of the Continuum Hypothesis [paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.50.6.1143 - Piano arithmetic: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Peano+arithmetic - Cantor’s Diagonal Argument: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335364685_A_Translation_of_G_Cantor's_Ueber_eine_elementare_Frage_der_Mannigfaltigkeitslehre - Hartog’s Construction: paultaylor.eu/trans/HartogsF-wellord.pdf - Cohen’s Forcing Method: https://timothychow.net/forcing.pdf - Norman Wildberger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM - Woodin’s lecture: https://youtu.be/nVF4N1Ix5WI In Search of Ultimate-L [paper]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/44164514 - Emily Riehl [TOE]: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Why Write? 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]]> 1048 Emily Riehl Makes Infinity Categories Elementary Emily Riehl, one of the world’s leading category theorists, shares her vision for making infinity category theory something undergrads can actually learn. In this talk, she breaks down how rethinking the foundations of math could change the way it’s taught and understood—and why it might redefine what math even is. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links: •⁠ ⁠Emily’s profile: https://emilyriehl.github.io/ •⁠ ⁠Emily’s presentation: https://emilyriehl.github.io/files/undergraduates-TOE.pdf •⁠ ⁠A Type Theory For Synthetic ∞-Categories (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1705.07442 •⁠ ⁠Could ∞-Category Theory Be Taught To Undergraduates? (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.07855 •⁠ ⁠RZK proof assistant: https://rzk-lang.github.io/rzk/en/latest/ •⁠ ⁠Lean Zulip chat: https://leanprover.zulipchat.com/#recentnews Timestamps: 00:00 A Dream for the Future 01:55 Exploring Infinity Categories 03:54 The Role of Category Theory 10:17 Key Concepts of Category Theory 12:01 The Curry-Howard Correspondence 15:37 Understanding Left Adjoint Functors 24:38 The Innate Lemma Explained 38:29 Proving the Isomorphism 41:50 The Importance of Abstraction 44:04 A Crash Course in Category Theory 44:17 Introduction to Infinity Category Theory 56:27 Fundamental Infinity Groupoids 1:03:34 What Are Infinity Categories? 1:09:12 The Case for Infinity Categories 1:18:12 Transitioning to Homotopy Type Theory 1:22:49 Crash Course in Homotopy Type Theory 1:30:56 Type Constructors Explained 1:34:19 Propositions as Types 1:42:50 Understanding Dependent Types 1:49:01 Identity Types and Their Importance 1:54:03 The Structure of Infinity Groupoids 1:59:33 Hierarchies of Types 2:06:19 The Univalence Axiom 2:08:36 Transitioning to Infinity Category Theory 2:10:04 Simplicial Type Theory Overview 2:14:56 Pre-Infinity Categories Defined 2:24:32 Isomorphisms in Infinity Categories 2:31:48 Computer Formalization in Mathematics 2:40:02 Conclusion and Future Directions Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Emily Riehl, one of the world’s leading category theorists, shares her vision for making infinity category theory something undergrads can actually learn. In this talk, she breaks down how rethinking the foundations of math could change the way it’s taught and understood—and why it might redefine what math even is. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links: •⁠ ⁠Emily’s profile: https://emilyriehl.github.io/ •⁠ ⁠Emily’s presentation: https://emilyriehl.github.io/files/undergraduates-TOE.pdf •⁠ ⁠A Type Theory For Synthetic ∞-Categories (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1705.07442 •⁠ ⁠Could ∞-Category Theory Be Taught To Undergraduates? (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.07855 •⁠ ⁠RZK proof assistant: https://rzk-lang.github.io/rzk/en/latest/ •⁠ ⁠Lean Zulip chat: https://leanprover.zulipchat.com/#recentnews Timestamps: 00:00 A Dream for the Future 01:55 Exploring Infinity Categories 03:54 The Role of Category Theory 10:17 Key Concepts of Category Theory 12:01 The Curry-Howard Correspondence 15:37 Understanding Left Adjoint Functors 24:38 The Innate Lemma Explained 38:29 Proving the Isomorphism 41:50 The Importance of Abstraction 44:04 A Crash Course in Category Theory 44:17 Introduction to Infinity Category Theory 56:27 Fundamental Infinity Groupoids 1:03:34 What Are Infinity Categories? 1:09:12 The Case for Infinity Categories 1:18:12 Transitioning to Homotopy Type Theory 1:22:49 Crash Course in Homotopy Type Theory 1:30:56 Type Constructors Explained 1:34:19 Propositions as Types 1:42:50 Understanding Dependent Types 1:49:01 Identity Types and Their Importance 1:54:03 The Structure of Infinity Groupoids 1:59:33 Hierarchies of Types 2:06:19 The Univalence Axiom 2:08:36 Transitioning to Infinity Category Theory 2:10:04 Simplicial Type Theory Overview 2:14:56 Pre-Infinity Categories Defined 2:24:32 Isomorphisms in Infinity Categories 2:31:48 Computer Formalization in Mathematics 2:40:02 Conclusion and Future Directions Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emily Riehl, one of the world’s leading category theorists, shares her vision for making infinity category theory something undergrads can actually learn. In this talk, she breaks down how rethinking the foundations of math could change the way it’s taught and understood—and why it might redefine what math even is. I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links: •⁠ ⁠Emily’s profile: https://emilyriehl.github.io/ •⁠ ⁠Emily’s presentation: https://emilyriehl.github.io/files/undergraduates-TOE.pdf •⁠ ⁠A Type Theory For Synthetic ∞-Categories (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1705.07442 •⁠ ⁠Could ∞-Category Theory Be Taught To Undergraduates? (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.07855 •⁠ ⁠RZK proof assistant: https://rzk-lang.github.io/rzk/en/latest/ •⁠ ⁠Lean Zulip chat: https://leanprover.zulipchat.com/#recentnews Timestamps: 00:00 A Dream for the Future 01:55 Exploring Infinity Categories 03:54 The Role of Category Theory 10:17 Key Concepts of Category Theory 12:01 The Curry-Howard Correspondence 15:37 Understanding Left Adjoint Functors 24:38 The Innate Lemma Explained 38:29 Proving the Isomorphism 41:50 The Importance of Abstraction 44:04 A Crash Course in Category Theory 44:17 Introduction to Infinity Category Theory 56:27 Fundamental Infinity Groupoids 1:03:34 What Are Infinity Categories? 1:09:12 The Case for Infinity Categories 1:18:12 Transitioning to Homotopy Type Theory 1:22:49 Crash Course in Homotopy Type Theory 1:30:56 Type Constructors Explained 1:34:19 Propositions as Types 1:42:50 Understanding Dependent Types 1:49:01 Identity Types and Their Importance 1:54:03 The Structure of Infinity Groupoids 1:59:33 Hierarchies of Types 2:06:19 The Univalence Axiom 2:08:36 Transitioning to Infinity Category Theory 2:10:04 Simplicial Type Theory Overview 2:14:56 Pre-Infinity Categories Defined 2:24:32 Isomorphisms in Infinity Categories 2:31:48 Computer Formalization in Mathematics 2:40:02 Conclusion and Future Directions Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #science

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]]> 10180 Renato Renner: Quantum Mechanics Contains Its Own Contradictions Renato Renner (ETH Zurich) proves quantum mechanics contains logical contradictions that undermine its foundations.Quantum theory may be the most successful theory in history — and Renato Renner has proved it can't consistently describe itself. This is not a philosophical objection. It's a theorem. From there it spirals into black holes, reference frames, and why some of his students refused to continue working on the subject. This one is a quiet storm, blending the foundations of physics with something uncomfortably personal: the question of what you are. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Quantum Theory's Internal Contradiction - 00:05:51 - Recursive Consistency Checks - 00:11:00 - Wigner’s Friend Paradox - 00:18:11 - Global vs. Local Inconsistency - 00:25:04 - The Inhabitant’s Perspective - 00:31:12 - Modeling Multi-Agent Reasoning - 00:44:25 - Three Fundamental Assumptions - 00:56:36 - Quantum Reference Frames - 01:06:14 - Black Hole Information Paradox - 01:15:06 - Operationalizing Hawking Radiation - 01:24:48 - Realizability of Thought Experiments - 01:41:16 - Emotional Physics: Many Worlds - 01:50:03 - The Limits of Probability - 02:01:06 - Operationalizing the Measurement Problem - 02:15:41 - Generalized Probabilistic Theories - 02:29:16 - Quantum-Gravity Correspondence - 02:40:10 - The Source of Disagreement - 02:56:54 - Physics as Communication LINKS MENTIONED: - Renato's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OEBtlWgAAAAJ - Renato's Lecture at Helgoland [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/NxIyldEZzZI - Against Probability [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.18872 - Testing Quantum Theory with Thought Experiments [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.05314 - Quantum Advantage in Cryptography [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.04078 - Quantum Theory Cannot Consistently Describe the Use of Itself [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1604.07422 - Security of Quantum Key Distribution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0512258 - Thought Experiments in a Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.06236 - The Black Hole Information Puzzle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.14653 - Quanundrum Software: https://github.com/jangnur/Quanundrum - Wigner's Friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigner's_friend - Reimagining of Schrödinger's Cat [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/reimagining-of-schroedingers-cat-breaks-quantum-mechanics-mdash-and-stumps-physicists1/ - Collapse Theory [Paper]: http://www.psiquadrat.de/downloads/grw86.pdf - Entropy of Hawking Radiation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.06872 - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 - Respecting One's Fellow [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.03572 - Why Do Humans Reason? [Paper]: https://www.dan.sperber.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MercierSperberWhydohumansreason.pdf - Quantum Mechanical Rules for Observed Observers [Paper]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47170-2 - Game Theory [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0262061414?tag=toe08-20 - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - David Bessis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:08:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Renato Renner (ETH Zurich) proves quantum mechanics contains logical contradictions that undermine its foundations.Quantum theory may be the most successful theory in history — and Renato Renner has proved it can't consistently describe itself. This is not a philosophical objection. It's a theorem. From there it spirals into black holes, reference frames, and why some of his students refused to continue working on the subject. This one is a quiet storm, blending the foundations of physics with something uncomfortably personal: the question of what you are. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Quantum Theory's Internal Contradiction - 00:05:51 - Recursive Consistency Checks - 00:11:00 - Wigner’s Friend Paradox - 00:18:11 - Global vs. Local Inconsistency - 00:25:04 - The Inhabitant’s Perspective - 00:31:12 - Modeling Multi-Agent Reasoning - 00:44:25 - Three Fundamental Assumptions - 00:56:36 - Quantum Reference Frames - 01:06:14 - Black Hole Information Paradox - 01:15:06 - Operationalizing Hawking Radiation - 01:24:48 - Realizability of Thought Experiments - 01:41:16 - Emotional Physics: Many Worlds - 01:50:03 - The Limits of Probability - 02:01:06 - Operationalizing the Measurement Problem - 02:15:41 - Generalized Probabilistic Theories - 02:29:16 - Quantum-Gravity Correspondence - 02:40:10 - The Source of Disagreement - 02:56:54 - Physics as Communication LINKS MENTIONED: - Renato's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OEBtlWgAAAAJ - Renato's Lecture at Helgoland [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/NxIyldEZzZI - Against Probability [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.18872 - Testing Quantum Theory with Thought Experiments [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.05314 - Quantum Advantage in Cryptography [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.04078 - Quantum Theory Cannot Consistently Describe the Use of Itself [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1604.07422 - Security of Quantum Key Distribution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0512258 - Thought Experiments in a Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.06236 - The Black Hole Information Puzzle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.14653 - Quanundrum Software: https://github.com/jangnur/Quanundrum - Wigner's Friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigner's_friend - Reimagining of Schrödinger's Cat [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/reimagining-of-schroedingers-cat-breaks-quantum-mechanics-mdash-and-stumps-physicists1/ - Collapse Theory [Paper]: http://www.psiquadrat.de/downloads/grw86.pdf - Entropy of Hawking Radiation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.06872 - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 - Respecting One's Fellow [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.03572 - Why Do Humans Reason? [Paper]: https://www.dan.sperber.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MercierSperberWhydohumansreason.pdf - Quantum Mechanical Rules for Observed Observers [Paper]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47170-2 - Game Theory [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0262061414?tag=toe08-20 - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - David Bessis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. 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Quantum theory may be the most successful theory in history — and Renato Renner has proved it can't consistently describe itself. This is not a philosophical objection. It's a theorem. From there it spirals into black holes, reference frames, and why some of his students refused to continue working on the subject. This one is a quiet storm, blending the foundations of physics with something uncomfortably personal: the question of what you are. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Quantum Theory's Internal Contradiction - 00:05:51 - Recursive Consistency Checks - 00:11:00 - Wigner’s Friend Paradox - 00:18:11 - Global vs. Local Inconsistency - 00:25:04 - The Inhabitant’s Perspective - 00:31:12 - Modeling Multi-Agent Reasoning - 00:44:25 - Three Fundamental Assumptions - 00:56:36 - Quantum Reference Frames - 01:06:14 - Black Hole Information Paradox - 01:15:06 - Operationalizing Hawking Radiation - 01:24:48 - Realizability of Thought Experiments - 01:41:16 - Emotional Physics: Many Worlds - 01:50:03 - The Limits of Probability - 02:01:06 - Operationalizing the Measurement Problem - 02:15:41 - Generalized Probabilistic Theories - 02:29:16 - Quantum-Gravity Correspondence - 02:40:10 - The Source of Disagreement - 02:56:54 - Physics as Communication LINKS MENTIONED: - Renato's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OEBtlWgAAAAJ - Renato's Lecture at Helgoland [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/NxIyldEZzZI - Against Probability [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.18872 - Testing Quantum Theory with Thought Experiments [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.05314 - Quantum Advantage in Cryptography [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.04078 - Quantum Theory Cannot Consistently Describe the Use of Itself [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1604.07422 - Security of Quantum Key Distribution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0512258 - Thought Experiments in a Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.06236 - The Black Hole Information Puzzle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.14653 - Quanundrum Software: https://github.com/jangnur/Quanundrum - Wigner's Friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigner's_friend - Reimagining of Schrödinger's Cat [Article]: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/reimagining-of-schroedingers-cat-breaks-quantum-mechanics-mdash-and-stumps-physicists1/ - Collapse Theory [Paper]: http://www.psiquadrat.de/downloads/grw86.pdf - Entropy of Hawking Radiation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.06872 - QBism [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 - Respecting One's Fellow [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.03572 - Why Do Humans Reason? [Paper]: https://www.dan.sperber.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/MercierSperberWhydohumansreason.pdf - Quantum Mechanical Rules for Observed Observers [Paper]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47170-2 - Game Theory [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0262061414?tag=toe08-20 - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - David Bessis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/GHGi_XDqKNw More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 12373 Jenny Wagner: What If We've Been Wrong About Dark Matter For Decades? Jenny Wagner examines the inverse problem: how to map dark matter without assuming what it is.What if 85% of the universe's matter isn't missing — it's just that our models were never clean enough to know? Dr. Jenny Wagner proves mathematically that every dark matter map ever made is extrapolation. The data only tells you something local. Everything else is a model assumption wearing the costume of evidence. She then connects this to Einstein's own 1917 warning — that homogeneity and isotropy were always a placeholder, never a truth — and makes the case that cosmology is not in crisis. It's finally ready for the next level of detail. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Dark Matter Model Fallacy - 05:06 - Gravitational Lensing Mechanics - 12:14 - Local vs. Global Information - 21:58 - Statistical Mechanics vs. Gravity - 31:28 - Inverse Problem Methodology - 39:58 - MOND and Modified Gravity - 51:58 - CMB Data Processing Biases - 59:56 - Bullet Cluster Re-evaluation - 01:12:41 - Functional Analysis Breakthrough - 01:24:39 - Challenging the Cosmological Principle - 01:42:44 - Minimalist Neutrino Solutions - 01:51:02 - Naked Singularity Detection - 02:04:27 - AI Limits in Cosmology - 02:11:02 - Scientific Method Evolution LINKS MENTIONED: - Jenny's Site: https://thegravitygrinch.blogspot.com/ - Jenny's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HBSfYZIAAAAJ - Millennium Sim.: https://wwwmpa.mpa-garching.mpg.de/galform/virgo/millennium/ - Cosmic Structures (Math): https://arxiv.org/abs/2002.00960 - MOND (Milgrom 1983): https://doi.org/10.1086/160167 - Bullet Cluster JWST: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21870 - Much Ado About No Offset: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.11779 - Model-Indep. Gravitational Lenses: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.01630 - Einstein's 1917 Cosmo. Paper: https://www.scribd.com/doc/211769217/Cosmological-Considerations-In-The-General-Theory-of-Relativity - Imre Lakatos: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lakatos/ - Against Cosmological Principle: https://youtu.be/nASUsWQyemc - Obs. Universe & Cosmo. Principle: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.05765 - Galaxy Cluster Scaling Anisotropy: https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.13904 - Giant Arc on the Sky: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.06875 - Hassabis AI Lecture: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/12/hassabis-lecture.pdf - Concentric Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3706 - No Low-Variance Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1012.1305 - Cumrun Vafa: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Daniel Dennett: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - David Kaiser: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - Roger Penrose: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Subir Sarkar: https://youtu.be/epkuoytFJWA - Neil Turok: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Carlo Rovelli: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - JB Manchak: https://youtu.be/iGOGxaZZHwE - Jacob Barandes: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Yang-Hui He: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Erik Verlinde: https://youtu.be/ilVImMHcr_g - Eva Miranda: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Curt on Determinism: https://youtu.be/tJsghrZQaYU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:07:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Jenny Wagner examines the inverse problem: how to map dark matter without assuming what it is.What if 85% of the universe's matter isn't missing — it's just that our models were never clean enough to know? Dr. Jenny Wagner proves mathematically that every dark matter map ever made is extrapolation. The data only tells you something local. Everything else is a model assumption wearing the costume of evidence. She then connects this to Einstein's own 1917 warning — that homogeneity and isotropy were always a placeholder, never a truth — and makes the case that cosmology is not in crisis. It's finally ready for the next level of detail. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Dark Matter Model Fallacy - 05:06 - Gravitational Lensing Mechanics - 12:14 - Local vs. Global Information - 21:58 - Statistical Mechanics vs. Gravity - 31:28 - Inverse Problem Methodology - 39:58 - MOND and Modified Gravity - 51:58 - CMB Data Processing Biases - 59:56 - Bullet Cluster Re-evaluation - 01:12:41 - Functional Analysis Breakthrough - 01:24:39 - Challenging the Cosmological Principle - 01:42:44 - Minimalist Neutrino Solutions - 01:51:02 - Naked Singularity Detection - 02:04:27 - AI Limits in Cosmology - 02:11:02 - Scientific Method Evolution LINKS MENTIONED: - Jenny's Site: https://thegravitygrinch.blogspot.com/ - Jenny's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HBSfYZIAAAAJ - Millennium Sim.: https://wwwmpa.mpa-garching.mpg.de/galform/virgo/millennium/ - Cosmic Structures (Math): https://arxiv.org/abs/2002.00960 - MOND (Milgrom 1983): https://doi.org/10.1086/160167 - Bullet Cluster JWST: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21870 - Much Ado About No Offset: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.11779 - Model-Indep. Gravitational Lenses: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.01630 - Einstein's 1917 Cosmo. Paper: https://www.scribd.com/doc/211769217/Cosmological-Considerations-In-The-General-Theory-of-Relativity - Imre Lakatos: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lakatos/ - Against Cosmological Principle: https://youtu.be/nASUsWQyemc - Obs. Universe & Cosmo. Principle: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.05765 - Galaxy Cluster Scaling Anisotropy: https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.13904 - Giant Arc on the Sky: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.06875 - Hassabis AI Lecture: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/12/hassabis-lecture.pdf - Concentric Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3706 - No Low-Variance Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1012.1305 - Cumrun Vafa: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Daniel Dennett: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - David Kaiser: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - Roger Penrose: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Subir Sarkar: https://youtu.be/epkuoytFJWA - Neil Turok: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Carlo Rovelli: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - JB Manchak: https://youtu.be/iGOGxaZZHwE - Jacob Barandes: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Yang-Hui He: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Erik Verlinde: https://youtu.be/ilVImMHcr_g - Eva Miranda: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Curt on Determinism: https://youtu.be/tJsghrZQaYU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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What if 85% of the universe's matter isn't missing — it's just that our models were never clean enough to know? Dr. Jenny Wagner proves mathematically that every dark matter map ever made is extrapolation. The data only tells you something local. Everything else is a model assumption wearing the costume of evidence. She then connects this to Einstein's own 1917 warning — that homogeneity and isotropy were always a placeholder, never a truth — and makes the case that cosmology is not in crisis. It's finally ready for the next level of detail. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Dark Matter Model Fallacy - 05:06 - Gravitational Lensing Mechanics - 12:14 - Local vs. Global Information - 21:58 - Statistical Mechanics vs. Gravity - 31:28 - Inverse Problem Methodology - 39:58 - MOND and Modified Gravity - 51:58 - CMB Data Processing Biases - 59:56 - Bullet Cluster Re-evaluation - 01:12:41 - Functional Analysis Breakthrough - 01:24:39 - Challenging the Cosmological Principle - 01:42:44 - Minimalist Neutrino Solutions - 01:51:02 - Naked Singularity Detection - 02:04:27 - AI Limits in Cosmology - 02:11:02 - Scientific Method Evolution LINKS MENTIONED: - Jenny's Site: https://thegravitygrinch.blogspot.com/ - Jenny's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HBSfYZIAAAAJ - Millennium Sim.: https://wwwmpa.mpa-garching.mpg.de/galform/virgo/millennium/ - Cosmic Structures (Math): https://arxiv.org/abs/2002.00960 - MOND (Milgrom 1983): https://doi.org/10.1086/160167 - Bullet Cluster JWST: https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.21870 - Much Ado About No Offset: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.11779 - Model-Indep. Gravitational Lenses: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.01630 - Einstein's 1917 Cosmo. Paper: https://www.scribd.com/doc/211769217/Cosmological-Considerations-In-The-General-Theory-of-Relativity - Imre Lakatos: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lakatos/ - Against Cosmological Principle: https://youtu.be/nASUsWQyemc - Obs. Universe & Cosmo. Principle: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.05765 - Galaxy Cluster Scaling Anisotropy: https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.13904 - Giant Arc on the Sky: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.06875 - Hassabis AI Lecture: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2024/12/hassabis-lecture.pdf - Concentric Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3706 - No Low-Variance Circles: https://arxiv.org/abs/1012.1305 - Cumrun Vafa: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Daniel Dennett: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - David Kaiser: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - Roger Penrose: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Subir Sarkar: https://youtu.be/epkuoytFJWA - Neil Turok: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Carlo Rovelli: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - JB Manchak: https://youtu.be/iGOGxaZZHwE - Jacob Barandes: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Yang-Hui He: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Erik Verlinde: https://youtu.be/ilVImMHcr_g - Eva Miranda: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Curt on Determinism: https://youtu.be/tJsghrZQaYU More links at https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 9500 Curt Jaimungal: I'm Worried About Us Curt Jaimungal argues writing reveals something deeper than output—what LLMs expose about human purpose.Curt Jaimungal argues that in an age where LLMs can produce beautiful prose on demand, we've discovered that output was always just a proxy for something deeper — understanding you can't outsource, especially on the questions that actually matter: death, meaning, identity, morality. Shallowness now wears the robe of eloquence. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - You Can't Vibe Your Way to Understanding - 02:22 - Shallowness Now Wears the Robe of Eloquence - 04:09 - Why We Never Knew Output Was a Proxy LINKS MENTIONED: - Why Write [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/why-write - 3 Rules of Writing [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/my-3-rules-of-writing - One Push Up [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/this-may-be-one-of-the-most-important - The Most Terrifying Philosopher Encounter I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - The Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo Guests do not pay to appear. #science . Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:55:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal argues writing reveals something deeper than output—what LLMs expose about human purpose.Curt Jaimungal argues that in an age where LLMs can produce beautiful prose on demand, we've discovered that output was always just a proxy for something deeper — understanding you can't outsource, especially on the questions that actually matter: death, meaning, identity, morality. Shallowness now wears the robe of eloquence. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - You Can't Vibe Your Way to Understanding - 02:22 - Shallowness Now Wears the Robe of Eloquence - 04:09 - Why We Never Knew Output Was a Proxy LINKS MENTIONED: - Why Write [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/why-write - 3 Rules of Writing [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/my-3-rules-of-writing - One Push Up [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/this-may-be-one-of-the-most-important - The Most Terrifying Philosopher Encounter I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - The Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo Guests do not pay to appear. #science . Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Curt Jaimungal argues that in an age where LLMs can produce beautiful prose on demand, we've discovered that output was always just a proxy for something deeper — understanding you can't outsource, especially on the questions that actually matter: death, meaning, identity, morality. Shallowness now wears the robe of eloquence. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - You Can't Vibe Your Way to Understanding - 02:22 - Shallowness Now Wears the Robe of Eloquence - 04:09 - Why We Never Knew Output Was a Proxy LINKS MENTIONED: - Why Write [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/why-write - 3 Rules of Writing [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/my-3-rules-of-writing - One Push Up [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/this-may-be-one-of-the-most-important - The Most Terrifying Philosopher Encounter I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - The Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo Guests do not pay to appear. #science

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]]> 371 JB Manchak: Time Travel in Physics and What We Still Don't Know Curt Jaimungal examines why physicists still can't resolve whether time travel is possible or forbidden.What if you gathered every possible piece of evidence about the universe — every observation, past, present, and future — and it still wasn't enough? That's not a philosophical parlor trick. It's a theorem. J.B. Manchak proves it using the very tools of general relativity, and then connects it to Zen Buddhism's teaching on the self. This one is a quiet storm. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Unknowability of the Universe - 00:05:14 - Space-Time Maximality Metaphysics - 00:11:02 - Time Travel in GR - 00:16:53 - Causal Structure and Topology - 00:24:01 - Cauchy Surfaces and Determinism - 00:32:13 - Solving the Halting Problem - 00:47:38 - Cosmic Censorship Hypothesis - 00:56:58 - The God Point Theorem - 01:02:16 - Global Structure Underdetermination - 01:11:21 - Heraclitus Space-Times Defined - 01:24:22 - Hierarchy of Classical Space-Times - 01:33:08 - The Universe Puzzle Analogy - 01:40:51 - Underdetermination of the Self - 01:51:39 - Zen Buddhism and Non-Self - 02:00:57 - Repeatability and Heraclitus - 02:06:41 - The Power of Slow Thinking Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal examines why physicists still can't resolve whether time travel is possible or forbidden.What if you gathered every possible piece of evidence about the universe — every observation, past, present, and future — and it still wasn't enough? That's not a philosophical parlor trick. It's a theorem. J.B. Manchak proves it using the very tools of general relativity, and then connects it to Zen Buddhism's teaching on the self. This one is a quiet storm. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Unknowability of the Universe - 00:05:14 - Space-Time Maximality Metaphysics - 00:11:02 - Time Travel in GR - 00:16:53 - Causal Structure and Topology - 00:24:01 - Cauchy Surfaces and Determinism - 00:32:13 - Solving the Halting Problem - 00:47:38 - Cosmic Censorship Hypothesis - 00:56:58 - The God Point Theorem - 01:02:16 - Global Structure Underdetermination - 01:11:21 - Heraclitus Space-Times Defined - 01:24:22 - Hierarchy of Classical Space-Times - 01:33:08 - The Universe Puzzle Analogy - 01:40:51 - Underdetermination of the Self - 01:51:39 - Zen Buddhism and Non-Self - 02:00:57 - Repeatability and Heraclitus - 02:06:41 - The Power of Slow Thinking Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if you gathered every possible piece of evidence about the universe — every observation, past, present, and future — and it still wasn't enough? That's not a philosophical parlor trick. It's a theorem. J.B. Manchak proves it using the very tools of general relativity, and then connects it to Zen Buddhism's teaching on the self. This one is a quiet storm.


TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Unknowability of the Universe - 00:05:14 - Space-Time Maximality Metaphysics - 00:11:02 - Time Travel in GR - 00:16:53 - Causal Structure and Topology - 00:24:01 - Cauchy Surfaces and Determinism - 00:32:13 - Solving the Halting Problem - 00:47:38 - Cosmic Censorship Hypothesis - 00:56:58 - The God Point Theorem - 01:02:16 - Global Structure Underdetermination - 01:11:21 - Heraclitus Space-Times Defined - 01:24:22 - Hierarchy of Classical Space-Times - 01:33:08 - The Universe Puzzle Analogy - 01:40:51 - Underdetermination of the Self - 01:51:39 - Zen Buddhism and Non-Self - 02:00:57 - Repeatability and Heraclitus - 02:06:41 - The Power of Slow Thinking

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]]> 8270 Curt Jaimungal: General Relativity Is NOT Deterministic (Here's the Proof) Many people think physics / reality is either guided by a probabilistic distribution or is “determined.” Actually, there’s a third, far‐more unsettling option. Curt Jaimungal explains why Einstein’s general relativity isn't actually deterministic. He discusses how Cauchy horizons and closed time-like curves break predictability, showing that math and physics don't always guarantee a set future for our universe. This is a solo deep‑dive. One that he's been meaning to make for a while. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe FOLLOW: - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 LINKS MENTIONED: - This Cosmologist Discovered Something Strange: https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - The Most Abused Theorem in Math (Gödel's Incompleteness): https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Harvard Scientist: "There Is No Quantum Multiverse" | Jacob Barandes [Part 3]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - The Quantum Mechanics of Time Travel: https://youtu.be/yCQ_3qE6SmQ - The Dangerous Lie About Understanding: https://youtu.be/eASBzSNB8ts - Discovery That Changed Physics! Gravity Is Not a Force!: https://youtu.be/3pZNzF6LBII - Einstein's Amazing Theory of Gravity: Black Holes and Novel Ideas in Cosmology, Roger Penrose | LMS: https://youtu.be/xAcvNnSrkcM - The Geodesic Equation: Introduction and Derivation: https://youtu.be/5_79m-kHxts - Interpretation of the Wavefunction: https://youtu.be/R-5hjmV-bdY - Is the Future Already Set in Stone?: https://youtu.be/JBkB2D-_ZH0 - What Is Astrophysics Actually Explained: https://youtu.be/TCrRs_OBN0E - What Triggered the Big Bang? | How the Universe Works: https://youtu.be/gup4Cc0Ube0 - Visualization of the Gödel Universe: https://youtu.be/078jOiaevAQ - Iceberg of String Theory: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - JB Manchak: Spacetime Asymmetry: https://youtu.be/lFbfhISreFY - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - General Relativity Is Not (Technically) Deterministic: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/general-relativity-is-not-deterministic - The Strong Cosmic Censorship Conjecture by Maxime Van de Moortel [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.13180 - Some Black Holes Erase Your Past: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180221091334.htm - Determinism and General Relativity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07555 - A Family of Local Deterministic Models for Singlet Quantum State Correlations [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/html/2408.09579v1 - Examples of Cosmological Spacetimes Without CMC Cauchy Surfaces: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11005-024-01843-7 - Asymptotic Dynamics on the Worldlines for Spinning Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.07863 - World Line: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_line - Counterexamples in Topology [Book]: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4612-6290-9 - Quantum Charged Black Holes [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.07192 - Charged Hayward Black Hole with a Cosmological Constant and Surrounded by Quintessence and a Cloud of Strings [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.02191 - Strong Cosmic Censorship in Charged Black-Hole Spacetimes: Still Subtle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.03631 - Chaos and Deterministic Versus Stochastic Non-Linear Modelling: https://academic.oup.com/jrsssb/article/54/2/303/7035838 - Reopening the Hole Argument by Klaas Landsman [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2206.04943 - Is Time Travel Too Strange to Be Possible? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1704.02295 - Counterexamples in Topology [Book]: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4612-6290-9 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:01:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Many people think physics / reality is either guided by a probabilistic distribution or is “determined.” Actually, there’s a third, far‐more unsettling option. Curt Jaimungal explains why Einstein’s general relativity isn't actually deterministic. He discusses how Cauchy horizons and closed time-like curves break predictability, showing that math and physics don't always guarantee a set future for our universe. This is a solo deep‑dive. One that he's been meaning to make for a while. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! 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Gravity Is Not a Force!: https://youtu.be/3pZNzF6LBII - Einstein's Amazing Theory of Gravity: Black Holes and Novel Ideas in Cosmology, Roger Penrose | LMS: https://youtu.be/xAcvNnSrkcM - The Geodesic Equation: Introduction and Derivation: https://youtu.be/5_79m-kHxts - Interpretation of the Wavefunction: https://youtu.be/R-5hjmV-bdY - Is the Future Already Set in Stone?: https://youtu.be/JBkB2D-_ZH0 - What Is Astrophysics Actually Explained: https://youtu.be/TCrRs_OBN0E - What Triggered the Big Bang? | How the Universe Works: https://youtu.be/gup4Cc0Ube0 - Visualization of the Gödel Universe: https://youtu.be/078jOiaevAQ - Iceberg of String Theory: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - JB Manchak: Spacetime Asymmetry: https://youtu.be/lFbfhISreFY - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - General Relativity Is Not (Technically) Deterministic: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/general-relativity-is-not-deterministic - The Strong Cosmic Censorship Conjecture by Maxime Van de Moortel [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.13180 - Some Black Holes Erase Your Past: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180221091334.htm - Determinism and General Relativity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07555 - A Family of Local Deterministic Models for Singlet Quantum State Correlations [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/html/2408.09579v1 - Examples of Cosmological Spacetimes Without CMC Cauchy Surfaces: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11005-024-01843-7 - Asymptotic Dynamics on the Worldlines for Spinning Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.07863 - World Line: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_line - Counterexamples in Topology [Book]: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4612-6290-9 - Quantum Charged Black Holes [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.07192 - Charged Hayward Black Hole with a Cosmological Constant and Surrounded by Quintessence and a Cloud of Strings [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.02191 - Strong Cosmic Censorship in Charged Black-Hole Spacetimes: Still Subtle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.03631 - Chaos and Deterministic Versus Stochastic Non-Linear Modelling: https://academic.oup.com/jrsssb/article/54/2/303/7035838 - Reopening the Hole Argument by Klaas Landsman [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2206.04943 - Is Time Travel Too Strange to Be Possible? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1704.02295 - Counterexamples in Topology [Book]: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4612-6290-9 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Many people think physics / reality is either guided by a probabilistic distribution or is “determined.” Actually, there’s a third, far‐more unsettling option. Curt Jaimungal explains why Einstein’s general relativity isn't actually deterministic. He discusses how Cauchy horizons and closed time-like curves break predictability, showing that math and physics don't always guarantee a set future for our universe. This is a solo deep‑dive. One that he's been meaning to make for a while. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe FOLLOW: - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 LINKS MENTIONED: - This Cosmologist Discovered Something Strange: https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - The Most Abused Theorem in Math (Gödel's Incompleteness): https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - Harvard Scientist: "There Is No Quantum Multiverse" | Jacob Barandes [Part 3]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - The Quantum Mechanics of Time Travel: https://youtu.be/yCQ_3qE6SmQ - The Dangerous Lie About Understanding: https://youtu.be/eASBzSNB8ts - Discovery That Changed Physics! Gravity Is Not a Force!: https://youtu.be/3pZNzF6LBII - Einstein's Amazing Theory of Gravity: Black Holes and Novel Ideas in Cosmology, Roger Penrose | LMS: https://youtu.be/xAcvNnSrkcM - The Geodesic Equation: Introduction and Derivation: https://youtu.be/5_79m-kHxts - Interpretation of the Wavefunction: https://youtu.be/R-5hjmV-bdY - Is the Future Already Set in Stone?: https://youtu.be/JBkB2D-_ZH0 - What Is Astrophysics Actually Explained: https://youtu.be/TCrRs_OBN0E - What Triggered the Big Bang? | How the Universe Works: https://youtu.be/gup4Cc0Ube0 - Visualization of the Gödel Universe: https://youtu.be/078jOiaevAQ - Iceberg of String Theory: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - JB Manchak: Spacetime Asymmetry: https://youtu.be/lFbfhISreFY - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - General Relativity Is Not (Technically) Deterministic: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/general-relativity-is-not-deterministic - The Strong Cosmic Censorship Conjecture by Maxime Van de Moortel [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.13180 - Some Black Holes Erase Your Past: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180221091334.htm - Determinism and General Relativity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07555 - A Family of Local Deterministic Models for Singlet Quantum State Correlations [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/html/2408.09579v1 - Examples of Cosmological Spacetimes Without CMC Cauchy Surfaces: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11005-024-01843-7 - Asymptotic Dynamics on the Worldlines for Spinning Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.07863 - World Line: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_line - Counterexamples in Topology [Book]: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4612-6290-9 - Quantum Charged Black Holes [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.07192 - Charged Hayward Black Hole with a Cosmological Constant and Surrounded by Quintessence and a Cloud of Strings [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.02191 - Strong Cosmic Censorship in Charged Black-Hole Spacetimes: Still Subtle [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.03631 - Chaos and Deterministic Versus Stochastic Non-Linear Modelling: https://academic.oup.com/jrsssb/article/54/2/303/7035838 - Reopening the Hole Argument by Klaas Landsman [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2206.04943 - Is Time Travel Too Strange to Be Possible? 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]]> 1297 John Donoghue: We Have Already Quantized Gravity (And It Works) Professor John Donoghue explains why quantum physics and gravity actually work perfectly together. He tackles quadratic gravity, effective field theory, and random dynamics, arguing that grand unification and naturalness aren't required for a theory of everything. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Limits of Quantum Mechanics - 00:06:35 - Effective Field Theory - 00:12:24 - Gravity: Geometry or Force? - 00:18:46 - QFT and Gravity Tension - 00:24:59 - Quadratic Gravity Theory - 00:34:16 - Dueling Arrows of Causality - 00:41:57 - Random Dynamics and Anti-Unification - 00:48:13 - The Naturalness Problem - 00:53:40 - Questioning Hidden Assumptions LINKS MENTIONED: - John's lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@johndonoghue469/featured - John's papers: https://arxiv.org/a/donoghue_j_1.html - The Renormalization Group and Critical Phenomena [Paper]: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/wilson-lecture-2.pdf - Anthropic Considerations in Multiple-Domain Theories [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.80.1822 - Old "Ghost" Theory of Quantum Gravity Makes a Comeback [Article]: https://www.quantamagazine.org/old-ghost-theory-of-quantum-gravity-makes-a-comeback-20251117/ - Unitarity, Stability and Loops of Unstable Ghosts [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.02416 - An Effective Field Theory of Gravity for Extended Objects [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0409156 - Not Quite a Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1612.04889 - On Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2112.01974 - Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1804.09944 - Renormalization of Higher Derivative Quantum Gravity [Paper]: http://www.weylmann.com/stelle.pdf - Quantum Theory in a Nutshell [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Field-Theory-Nutshell-nutshell/dp/0691140340 - Field Theory: A Modern Primer [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Theory-Modern-Frontiers-Physics/dp/0201546116 - Origin of Symmetries [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qxnLzj - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s - Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8 - Joseph Conlon & Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fAaXk_WoQqQ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Limits of Quantum Mechanics - 00:06:35 - Effective Field Theory - 00:12:24 - Gravity: Geometry or Force? - 00:18:46 - QFT and Gravity Tension - 00:24:59 - Quadratic Gravity Theory - 00:34:16 - Dueling Arrows of Causality - 00:41:57 - Random Dynamics and Anti-Unification - 00:48:13 - The Naturalness Problem - 00:53:40 - Questioning Hidden Assumptions LINKS MENTIONED: - John's lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@johndonoghue469/featured - John's papers: https://arxiv.org/a/donoghue_j_1.html - The Renormalization Group and Critical Phenomena [Paper]: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/wilson-lecture-2.pdf - Anthropic Considerations in Multiple-Domain Theories [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.80.1822 - Old "Ghost" Theory of Quantum Gravity Makes a Comeback [Article]: https://www.quantamagazine.org/old-ghost-theory-of-quantum-gravity-makes-a-comeback-20251117/ - Unitarity, Stability and Loops of Unstable Ghosts [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.02416 - An Effective Field Theory of Gravity for Extended Objects [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0409156 - Not Quite a Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1612.04889 - On Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2112.01974 - Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1804.09944 - Renormalization of Higher Derivative Quantum Gravity [Paper]: http://www.weylmann.com/stelle.pdf - Quantum Theory in a Nutshell [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Field-Theory-Nutshell-nutshell/dp/0691140340 - Field Theory: A Modern Primer [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Theory-Modern-Frontiers-Physics/dp/0201546116 - Origin of Symmetries [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qxnLzj - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s - Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8 - Joseph Conlon & Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fAaXk_WoQqQ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Professor John Donoghue explains why quantum physics and gravity actually work perfectly together. He tackles quadratic gravity, effective field theory, and random dynamics, arguing that grand unification and naturalness aren't required for a theory of everything. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Limits of Quantum Mechanics - 00:06:35 - Effective Field Theory - 00:12:24 - Gravity: Geometry or Force? - 00:18:46 - QFT and Gravity Tension - 00:24:59 - Quadratic Gravity Theory - 00:34:16 - Dueling Arrows of Causality - 00:41:57 - Random Dynamics and Anti-Unification - 00:48:13 - The Naturalness Problem - 00:53:40 - Questioning Hidden Assumptions LINKS MENTIONED: - John's lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@johndonoghue469/featured - John's papers: https://arxiv.org/a/donoghue_j_1.html - The Renormalization Group and Critical Phenomena [Paper]: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/wilson-lecture-2.pdf - Anthropic Considerations in Multiple-Domain Theories [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.80.1822 - Old "Ghost" Theory of Quantum Gravity Makes a Comeback [Article]: https://www.quantamagazine.org/old-ghost-theory-of-quantum-gravity-makes-a-comeback-20251117/ - Unitarity, Stability and Loops of Unstable Ghosts [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.02416 - An Effective Field Theory of Gravity for Extended Objects [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0409156 - Not Quite a Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1612.04889 - On Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2112.01974 - Quadratic Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1804.09944 - Renormalization of Higher Derivative Quantum Gravity [Paper]: http://www.weylmann.com/stelle.pdf - Quantum Theory in a Nutshell [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Field-Theory-Nutshell-nutshell/dp/0691140340 - Field Theory: A Modern Primer [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Theory-Modern-Frontiers-Physics/dp/0201546116 - Origin of Symmetries [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qxnLzj - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s - Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8 - Joseph Conlon & Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fAaXk_WoQqQ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s

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]]> 3992 Nir Lahav: What If Consciousness Follows the Rules of Relativity? A physicist proposes a relativistic theory of consciousness based on spacetime geometry and information.Physicist Nir Lahav joins me to argue that the hard problem isn't hard so much as confused—a consequence of treating consciousness as an absolute property rather than a relative one. Drawing on the principle of relativity, he proposes that subjective experience is a genuine physical property that manifests only from within a cognitive system's own internal simulation, where the felt sense of good and bad becomes as real as location in space. This conversation requires zero prior background in physics or philosophy. Every concept is built from scratch. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Nir's Website: https://www.lahavnir.com/about-me - Nir's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LFMD5RkAAAAJ - Nir's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nir.Lahav - Nir's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewonderofscience9863/videos - A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.704270/full - Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/ - What Is It Like to Be a Bat? [Paper]: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf - On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies [TOE]: https://users.physics.ox.ac.uk/~rtaylor/teaching/specrel.pdf - Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/037575766X?tag=toe08-20 - Discourse on Metaphysics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1474457789?tag=toe08-20 - The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/cosmology_2025/pdf/Einstein_Extension_Relativity_1916.pdf - Some Functional Effects of Sectioning the Cerebral Commissures in Man [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.48.10.1765 - Reasoning or Reciting? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.02477 - The Conscious Mind [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195117891?tag=toe08-20 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Bernardo Kastrup [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI - Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - What Is Energy, Actually? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0 - Andres Emilsson: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - Urs Schreiber [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1KUhLHlgG2Q - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Emily Adlam and Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MmaIBxkqcT4 - Donald Hoffman [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w - Michael Levin and Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_kuwwmFnxGY - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:05:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything A physicist proposes a relativistic theory of consciousness based on spacetime geometry and information.Physicist Nir Lahav joins me to argue that the hard problem isn't hard so much as confused—a consequence of treating consciousness as an absolute property rather than a relative one. Drawing on the principle of relativity, he proposes that subjective experience is a genuine physical property that manifests only from within a cognitive system's own internal simulation, where the felt sense of good and bad becomes as real as location in space. This conversation requires zero prior background in physics or philosophy. Every concept is built from scratch. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Nir's Website: https://www.lahavnir.com/about-me - Nir's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LFMD5RkAAAAJ - Nir's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nir.Lahav - Nir's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewonderofscience9863/videos - A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.704270/full - Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/ - What Is It Like to Be a Bat? [Paper]: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf - On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies [TOE]: https://users.physics.ox.ac.uk/~rtaylor/teaching/specrel.pdf - Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/037575766X?tag=toe08-20 - Discourse on Metaphysics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1474457789?tag=toe08-20 - The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/cosmology_2025/pdf/Einstein_Extension_Relativity_1916.pdf - Some Functional Effects of Sectioning the Cerebral Commissures in Man [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.48.10.1765 - Reasoning or Reciting? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.02477 - The Conscious Mind [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195117891?tag=toe08-20 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Bernardo Kastrup [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI - Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - What Is Energy, Actually? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0 - Andres Emilsson: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - Urs Schreiber [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1KUhLHlgG2Q - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Emily Adlam and Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MmaIBxkqcT4 - Donald Hoffman [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w - Michael Levin and Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_kuwwmFnxGY - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Physicist Nir Lahav joins me to argue that the hard problem isn't hard so much as confused—a consequence of treating consciousness as an absolute property rather than a relative one. Drawing on the principle of relativity, he proposes that subjective experience is a genuine physical property that manifests only from within a cognitive system's own internal simulation, where the felt sense of good and bad becomes as real as location in space. This conversation requires zero prior background in physics or philosophy. Every concept is built from scratch. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED:

- Nir's Website: https://www.lahavnir.com/about-me - Nir's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LFMD5RkAAAAJ - Nir's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nir.Lahav - Nir's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewonderofscience9863/videos - A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness [Paper]: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.704270/full - Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/ - What Is It Like to Be a Bat? [Paper]: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf - On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies [TOE]: https://users.physics.ox.ac.uk/~rtaylor/teaching/specrel.pdf - Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/037575766X?tag=toe08-20 - Discourse on Metaphysics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/1474457789?tag=toe08-20 - The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/cosmology_2025/pdf/Einstein_Extension_Relativity_1916.pdf - Some Functional Effects of Sectioning the Cerebral Commissures in Man [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.48.10.1765 - Reasoning or Reciting? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.02477 - The Conscious Mind [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195117891?tag=toe08-20 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Bernardo Kastrup [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI - Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - What Is Energy, Actually? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0 - Andres Emilsson: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - Urs Schreiber [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1KUhLHlgG2Q - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Emily Adlam and Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MmaIBxkqcT4 - Donald Hoffman [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w - Michael Levin and Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_kuwwmFnxGY - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE

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]]> 11315 Curt Jaimungal: Why Neil deGrasse Tyson Gets "Belief" Wrong Curt Jaimungal argues that astrophysicists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and spiritual gurus Deepak Chopra and Thomas Campbell can’t logically claim they don’t hold beliefs. This “Theories of Everything” with Curt Jaimungal episode uses analytic philosophy to show why belief’s vital for understanding physics and consciousness, countering what Thomas Campbell and NASA scientist Nathalie Cabrol say. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - The "No Belief" Fallacy - 03:00 - Faith vs. Propositional Belief - 04:57 - Implicit Belief in Hypotheses - 07:10 - van Fraassen’s Constructive Empiricism - 11:51 - Fallibilism and Epistemic Virtue SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs - Kierkegaard: The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Interviews NASA Scientist on NPR: https://youtu.be/C8zrfZq1XEs - Bayesian Epistemology: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemology-bayesian/ - Belief: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/belief/ - The Norm Of Assertion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29684696/ - Truth And Objectivity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0674910877?tag=toe08-20 - Constructive Empiricism Now [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~fraassen/articles/pdfs/CE_Now.pdf - Willard Quine: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal argues that astrophysicists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and spiritual gurus Deepak Chopra and Thomas Campbell can’t logically claim they don’t hold beliefs. This “Theories of Everything” with Curt Jaimungal episode uses analytic philosophy to show why belief’s vital for understanding physics and consciousness, countering what Thomas Campbell and NASA scientist Nathalie Cabrol say. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - The "No Belief" Fallacy - 03:00 - Faith vs. Propositional Belief - 04:57 - Implicit Belief in Hypotheses - 07:10 - van Fraassen’s Constructive Empiricism - 11:51 - Fallibilism and Epistemic Virtue SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs - Kierkegaard: The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Interviews NASA Scientist on NPR: https://youtu.be/C8zrfZq1XEs - Bayesian Epistemology: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemology-bayesian/ - Belief: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/belief/ - The Norm Of Assertion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29684696/ - Truth And Objectivity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0674910877?tag=toe08-20 - Constructive Empiricism Now [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~fraassen/articles/pdfs/CE_Now.pdf - Willard Quine: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Curt Jaimungal argues that astrophysicists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and spiritual gurus Deepak Chopra and Thomas Campbell can’t logically claim they don’t hold beliefs. This “Theories of Everything” with Curt Jaimungal episode uses analytic philosophy to show why belief’s vital for understanding physics and consciousness, countering what Thomas Campbell and NASA scientist Nathalie Cabrol say. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - The "No Belief" Fallacy - 03:00 - Faith vs. Propositional Belief - 04:57 - Implicit Belief in Hypotheses - 07:10 - van Fraassen’s Constructive Empiricism - 11:51 - Fallibilism and Epistemic Virtue SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs - Kierkegaard: The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Interviews NASA Scientist on NPR: https://youtu.be/C8zrfZq1XEs - Bayesian Epistemology: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemology-bayesian/ - Belief: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/belief/ - The Norm Of Assertion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29684696/ - Truth And Objectivity [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0674910877?tag=toe08-20 - Constructive Empiricism Now [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~fraassen/articles/pdfs/CE_Now.pdf - Willard Quine: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/ SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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]]> 1017 David Bessis: What Mathematics Really Is and How to Learn It What is mathematics, really? Mathematician David Bessis joins me to argue that math isn't about numbers in a Platonic realm or a meaningless game of symbols—it's a cognitive technology for rewiring your brain. We explore why the official definitions of mathematics have been unresolved for 2,300 years, why understanding something means finding it obvious, and how the gap between a beginner and Terence Tao looks less like genetic destiny and more like compound interest on intuition. When asked what mathematics fundamentally is, his answer cuts through millennia of philosophy: it's what happens in your head when you pretend something is true until it feels real. LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://davidbessis.substack.com/ - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YmJL9KwAAAAJ - https://amazon.com/dp/0300283288?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-mathematical-intuition - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/weve-been-wrong-about-math-for-2300 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/9404236 - https://amazon.com/dp/0387900926?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-broken-theorems - https://mathworld.wolfram.com/FermatsLastTheorem.html - https://xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/fermats-last-theorem-how-its-going/ - https://gwern.net/doc/math/1979-hersh.pdf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_universals - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/set-theory/zf.html - https://imperialcollegelondon.github.io/FLT/blueprint/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1015393233?tag=toe08-20 - https://annals.math.princeton.edu/2015/181-3/p01 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/0610778 - https://pi.math.cornell.edu/~bts82/events/homotopyF20/notes/bar-construction-typed.pdf - https://www.edge.org/conversation/reuben_hersh-reuben-hersh-1927-2020 - https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Ramanujan/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1107536510?tag=toe08-20 - https://viennot.org/abjc-lectures.html - https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/272332/1-s2.0-S0021869306X06555/1-s2.0-S0021869305006150/main.pdf Videos: - https://youtu.be/tYgiVnQubyw - https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - https://youtu.be/81sPQGIWEfM - https://youtu.be/wbP0KjWm0pw - https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - https://youtu.be/_sTDSO74D8Q - https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:16:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything What is mathematics, really? Mathematician David Bessis joins me to argue that math isn't about numbers in a Platonic realm or a meaningless game of symbols—it's a cognitive technology for rewiring your brain. We explore why the official definitions of mathematics have been unresolved for 2,300 years, why understanding something means finding it obvious, and how the gap between a beginner and Terence Tao looks less like genetic destiny and more like compound interest on intuition. When asked what mathematics fundamentally is, his answer cuts through millennia of philosophy: it's what happens in your head when you pretend something is true until it feels real. LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://davidbessis.substack.com/ - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YmJL9KwAAAAJ - https://amazon.com/dp/0300283288?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-mathematical-intuition - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/weve-been-wrong-about-math-for-2300 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/9404236 - https://amazon.com/dp/0387900926?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-broken-theorems - https://mathworld.wolfram.com/FermatsLastTheorem.html - https://xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/fermats-last-theorem-how-its-going/ - https://gwern.net/doc/math/1979-hersh.pdf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_universals - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/set-theory/zf.html - https://imperialcollegelondon.github.io/FLT/blueprint/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1015393233?tag=toe08-20 - https://annals.math.princeton.edu/2015/181-3/p01 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/0610778 - https://pi.math.cornell.edu/~bts82/events/homotopyF20/notes/bar-construction-typed.pdf - https://www.edge.org/conversation/reuben_hersh-reuben-hersh-1927-2020 - https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Ramanujan/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1107536510?tag=toe08-20 - https://viennot.org/abjc-lectures.html - https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/272332/1-s2.0-S0021869306X06555/1-s2.0-S0021869305006150/main.pdf Videos: - https://youtu.be/tYgiVnQubyw - https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - https://youtu.be/81sPQGIWEfM - https://youtu.be/wbP0KjWm0pw - https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - https://youtu.be/_sTDSO74D8Q - https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What is mathematics, really? Mathematician David Bessis joins me to argue that math isn't about numbers in a Platonic realm or a meaningless game of symbols—it's a cognitive technology for rewiring your brain. We explore why the official definitions of mathematics have been unresolved for 2,300 years, why understanding something means finding it obvious, and how the gap between a beginner and Terence Tao looks less like genetic destiny and more like compound interest on intuition. When asked what mathematics fundamentally is, his answer cuts through millennia of philosophy: it's what happens in your head when you pretend something is true until it feels real.

LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://davidbessis.substack.com/ - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YmJL9KwAAAAJ - https://amazon.com/dp/0300283288?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-mathematical-intuition - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/weve-been-wrong-about-math-for-2300 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/9404236 - https://amazon.com/dp/0387900926?tag=toe08-20 - https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-broken-theorems - https://mathworld.wolfram.com/FermatsLastTheorem.html - https://xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/fermats-last-theorem-how-its-going/ - https://gwern.net/doc/math/1979-hersh.pdf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_universals - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/set-theory/zf.html - https://imperialcollegelondon.github.io/FLT/blueprint/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1015393233?tag=toe08-20 - https://annals.math.princeton.edu/2015/181-3/p01 - https://arxiv.org/abs/math/0610778 - https://pi.math.cornell.edu/~bts82/events/homotopyF20/notes/bar-construction-typed.pdf - https://www.edge.org/conversation/reuben_hersh-reuben-hersh-1927-2020 - https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Ramanujan/ - https://amazon.com/dp/1107536510?tag=toe08-20 - https://viennot.org/abjc-lectures.html - https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/272332/1-s2.0-S0021869306X06555/1-s2.0-S0021869305006150/main.pdf Videos: - https://youtu.be/tYgiVnQubyw - https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - https://youtu.be/81sPQGIWEfM - https://youtu.be/wbP0KjWm0pw - https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - https://youtu.be/_sTDSO74D8Q - https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries.


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]]> 8312 Erik Verlinde: Gravity Is Not Fundamental, It Is Entropic What if gravity is just entropy in disguise? Professor Erik Verlinde joins me to argue that gravity isn't a fundamental force—it's thermodynamic, emerging from quantum information the way gas pressure emerges from molecules bouncing around. We explore why spacetime may be stitched together by entanglement, and how dark energy and dark matter both pop out automatically without extra particles or parameters. Verlinde explains why the cosmological constant problem is a red herring, and why there may be no final theory of physics. When asked where the universe comes from, his answer is one word: chaos. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Thermodynamic Gravity and Information - 00:06:35 - Beyond Effective Field Theory - 00:13:08 - Turtles All The Way Down - 00:25:41 - Entropy as a Force - 00:36:31 - Entanglement and Spatial Connectivity - 00:47:31 - Deriving Inertia and F=ma - 00:56:41 - De Sitter Space Challenges - 01:02:01 - Dark Matter and Milgram - 01:11:51 - The Emergence of Time - 01:21:01 - Statistical Gravity Fluctuations - 01:27:01 - Quantum Computational Complexity - 01:36:01 - Physics Intuition and Mentorship - 01:47:31 - Beauty, Garbage, and Chaos LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Tm64-J0AAAAJ - https://journals.aps.org/prb/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevB.4.3174 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1001.0785 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1611.02269 - https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - https://amazon.com/dp/0486600688?tag=toe08-20 - https://www.nature.com/articles/248030a0 - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Translation:The_Field_Equations_of_Gravitation - https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9504004 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0603001 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1005.3035 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0106112 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/1408.3203 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.02087 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.08255 - https://www.ias.edu/sns/events/iaspctspgi-workshop-quantum-aspects-black-holes-and-spacetime - https://amazon.com/dp/0262533413?tag=toe08-20 Videos: - https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os - https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - https://youtu.be/gsSJPLX-BTA - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:47:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything What if gravity is just entropy in disguise? Professor Erik Verlinde joins me to argue that gravity isn't a fundamental force—it's thermodynamic, emerging from quantum information the way gas pressure emerges from molecules bouncing around. We explore why spacetime may be stitched together by entanglement, and how dark energy and dark matter both pop out automatically without extra particles or parameters. Verlinde explains why the cosmological constant problem is a red herring, and why there may be no final theory of physics. When asked where the universe comes from, his answer is one word: chaos. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Thermodynamic Gravity and Information - 00:06:35 - Beyond Effective Field Theory - 00:13:08 - Turtles All The Way Down - 00:25:41 - Entropy as a Force - 00:36:31 - Entanglement and Spatial Connectivity - 00:47:31 - Deriving Inertia and F=ma - 00:56:41 - De Sitter Space Challenges - 01:02:01 - Dark Matter and Milgram - 01:11:51 - The Emergence of Time - 01:21:01 - Statistical Gravity Fluctuations - 01:27:01 - Quantum Computational Complexity - 01:36:01 - Physics Intuition and Mentorship - 01:47:31 - Beauty, Garbage, and Chaos LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Tm64-J0AAAAJ - https://journals.aps.org/prb/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevB.4.3174 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1001.0785 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1611.02269 - https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - https://amazon.com/dp/0486600688?tag=toe08-20 - https://www.nature.com/articles/248030a0 - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Translation:The_Field_Equations_of_Gravitation - https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9504004 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0603001 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1005.3035 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0106112 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/1408.3203 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.02087 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.08255 - https://www.ias.edu/sns/events/iaspctspgi-workshop-quantum-aspects-black-holes-and-spacetime - https://amazon.com/dp/0262533413?tag=toe08-20 Videos: - https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os - https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - https://youtu.be/gsSJPLX-BTA - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if gravity is just entropy in disguise? Professor Erik Verlinde joins me to argue that gravity isn't a fundamental force—it's thermodynamic, emerging from quantum information the way gas pressure emerges from molecules bouncing around. We explore why spacetime may be stitched together by entanglement, and how dark energy and dark matter both pop out automatically without extra particles or parameters. Verlinde explains why the cosmological constant problem is a red herring, and why there may be no final theory of physics. When asked where the universe comes from, his answer is one word: chaos. SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Thermodynamic Gravity and Information - 00:06:35 - Beyond Effective Field Theory - 00:13:08 - Turtles All The Way Down - 00:25:41 - Entropy as a Force - 00:36:31 - Entanglement and Spatial Connectivity - 00:47:31 - Deriving Inertia and F=ma - 00:56:41 - De Sitter Space Challenges - 01:02:01 - Dark Matter and Milgram - 01:11:51 - The Emergence of Time - 01:21:01 - Statistical Gravity Fluctuations - 01:27:01 - Quantum Computational Complexity - 01:36:01 - Physics Intuition and Mentorship - 01:47:31 - Beauty, Garbage, and Chaos LINKS MENTIONED: Papers, books, websites: - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Tm64-J0AAAAJ - https://journals.aps.org/prb/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevB.4.3174 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1001.0785 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1611.02269 - https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - https://amazon.com/dp/0486600688?tag=toe08-20 - https://www.nature.com/articles/248030a0 - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Translation:The_Field_Equations_of_Gravitation - https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9504004 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0603001 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1005.3035 - https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0106112 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/1408.3203 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.02087 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.08255 - https://www.ias.edu/sns/events/iaspctspgi-workshop-quantum-aspects-black-holes-and-spacetime - https://amazon.com/dp/0262533413?tag=toe08-20 Videos: - https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ - https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os - https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20 - https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok - https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo - https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - https://youtu.be/gsSJPLX-BTA - https://youtu.be/73IdQGgfxas - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s

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]]> 7118 Vitaly Vanchurin: The Universe Is a Neural Network That Learns What if physics is just the universe learning? Most Theories of Everything episodes are mind‑bending for their math, physics, philosophy, or consciousness implications. This one hits all four simultaneously. Professor Vitaly Vanchurin joins me to argue the cosmos isn't just modeled by neural networks—it literally is one. Learning dynamics aren't a metaphor for physics; they are the physics. Vanchurin shows why we need a three‑way unification: quantum mechanics, general relativity, and observers. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Neural Network Universe - 00:05:48 - Learning Dynamics as Physics - 00:11:52 - Optimization and Variational Principles - 00:21:17 - Deriving Fundamental Field Equations - 00:28:47 - Fermions and Particle Emergence - 00:37:17 - Geometry of Learning Algorithms - 00:44:53 - Emergent Quantum Mechanics - 00:50:01 - Renormalization and Interpretability - 00:57:00 - Second Law of Learning - 01:05:10 - Subatomic Natural Selection - 01:15:40 - Consciousness and Learning Efficiency - 01:24:09 - Unifying Physics and Observers - 01:31:01 - Qualia and Hidden Variables - 01:40:24 - Free Energy Principle Integration - 01:46:04 - Epistemological Doubt and Advice LINKS MENTIONED: - Vitaly's Papers: https://inspirebeta.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=find%20author%20vanchurin - Vitaly's Lecture: https://youtu.be/TagDLiLb2VQ - Vitaly's Website: https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/~vitaly/ - Towards A Theory Of Machine Learning [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2004.09280 - Autonomous Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2301.10077 - Emergent Field Theories From Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.08138 - Covariant Gradient Descent [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.05279 - A Quantum-Classical Duality And Emergent Spacetime [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.06083 - Emergent Quantumness In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.05082 - Predictability Crisis In Inflationary Cosmology And Its Resolution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9905097 - Stationary Measure In The Multiverse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/0812.0005 - The World As A Neural Network [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2008.01540 - Self-Organized Criticality In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2107.03402v1 - One Hundred Authors Against Einstein [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/B09PHH7KC8?tag=toe08-20 - Geocentric Cosmology: A New Look At The Measure Problem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1006.4148 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E - Stephen Wolfram 2 [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Andres Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Neural Network Universe - 00:05:48 - Learning Dynamics as Physics - 00:11:52 - Optimization and Variational Principles - 00:21:17 - Deriving Fundamental Field Equations - 00:28:47 - Fermions and Particle Emergence - 00:37:17 - Geometry of Learning Algorithms - 00:44:53 - Emergent Quantum Mechanics - 00:50:01 - Renormalization and Interpretability - 00:57:00 - Second Law of Learning - 01:05:10 - Subatomic Natural Selection - 01:15:40 - Consciousness and Learning Efficiency - 01:24:09 - Unifying Physics and Observers - 01:31:01 - Qualia and Hidden Variables - 01:40:24 - Free Energy Principle Integration - 01:46:04 - Epistemological Doubt and Advice LINKS MENTIONED: - Vitaly's Papers: https://inspirebeta.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=find%20author%20vanchurin - Vitaly's Lecture: https://youtu.be/TagDLiLb2VQ - Vitaly's Website: https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/~vitaly/ - Towards A Theory Of Machine Learning [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2004.09280 - Autonomous Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2301.10077 - Emergent Field Theories From Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.08138 - Covariant Gradient Descent [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.05279 - A Quantum-Classical Duality And Emergent Spacetime [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.06083 - Emergent Quantumness In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.05082 - Predictability Crisis In Inflationary Cosmology And Its Resolution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9905097 - Stationary Measure In The Multiverse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/0812.0005 - The World As A Neural Network [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2008.01540 - Self-Organized Criticality In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2107.03402v1 - One Hundred Authors Against Einstein [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/B09PHH7KC8?tag=toe08-20 - Geocentric Cosmology: A New Look At The Measure Problem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1006.4148 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E - Stephen Wolfram 2 [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Andres Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if physics is just the universe learning? Most Theories of Everything episodes are mind‑bending for their math, physics, philosophy, or consciousness implications. This one hits all four simultaneously. Professor Vitaly Vanchurin joins me to argue the cosmos isn't just modeled by neural networks—it literally is one. Learning dynamics aren't a metaphor for physics; they are the physics. Vanchurin shows why we need a three‑way unification: quantum mechanics, general relativity, and observers.

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TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Neural Network Universe - 00:05:48 - Learning Dynamics as Physics - 00:11:52 - Optimization and Variational Principles - 00:21:17 - Deriving Fundamental Field Equations - 00:28:47 - Fermions and Particle Emergence - 00:37:17 - Geometry of Learning Algorithms - 00:44:53 - Emergent Quantum Mechanics - 00:50:01 - Renormalization and Interpretability - 00:57:00 - Second Law of Learning - 01:05:10 - Subatomic Natural Selection - 01:15:40 - Consciousness and Learning Efficiency - 01:24:09 - Unifying Physics and Observers - 01:31:01 - Qualia and Hidden Variables - 01:40:24 - Free Energy Principle Integration - 01:46:04 - Epistemological Doubt and Advice LINKS MENTIONED: - Vitaly's Papers: https://inspirebeta.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=find%20author%20vanchurin - Vitaly's Lecture: https://youtu.be/TagDLiLb2VQ - Vitaly's Website: https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/~vitaly/ - Towards A Theory Of Machine Learning [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2004.09280 - Autonomous Particles [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2301.10077 - Emergent Field Theories From Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.08138 - Covariant Gradient Descent [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.05279 - A Quantum-Classical Duality And Emergent Spacetime [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.06083 - Emergent Quantumness In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.05082 - Predictability Crisis In Inflationary Cosmology And Its Resolution [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9905097 - Stationary Measure In The Multiverse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/0812.0005 - The World As A Neural Network [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2008.01540 - Self-Organized Criticality In Neural Networks [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2107.03402v1 - One Hundred Authors Against Einstein [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/B09PHH7KC8?tag=toe08-20 - Geocentric Cosmology: A New Look At The Measure Problem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1006.4148 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E - Stephen Wolfram 2 [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Andres Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y - Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU - David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo

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]]> 7112 Rob Spekkens: Why the Quantum Wave Function Is Not Real From Ancient Egypt to Leibniz... Brand‑new interview out with Robert Spekkens of the Perimeter Institute, one of the sharpest minds working on quantum foundations. In 2004, he constructed a classical toy theory where your maximum knowledge is always incomplete—and out popped the no-cloning theorem, teleportation, and interference effects Feynman deemed impossible to reproduce classically. Spekkens compares our situation to Egyptian hieroglyphs before Champollion: a category mistake where we treat quantum states as descriptions of reality when they actually describe knowledge of reality. If you’re interested in the topics above, you’ll love this podcast. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! 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For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:11:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything From Ancient Egypt to Leibniz... Brand‑new interview out with Robert Spekkens of the Perimeter Institute, one of the sharpest minds working on quantum foundations. In 2004, he constructed a classical toy theory where your maximum knowledge is always incomplete—and out popped the no-cloning theorem, teleportation, and interference effects Feynman deemed impossible to reproduce classically. Spekkens compares our situation to Egyptian hieroglyphs before Champollion: a category mistake where we treat quantum states as descriptions of reality when they actually describe knowledge of reality. If you’re interested in the topics above, you’ll love this podcast. 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Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Defining Quantum Innovation - 00:06:40 - Realism vs. Empiricism - 00:12:12 - Leibnizian Methodological Principle - 00:23:40 - Causal Explanations of Correlations - 00:30:24 - Epistemic Quantum States - 00:41:00 - Foil Theory Methodology - 00:54:00 - Causal Influence vs. Signaling - 01:07:27 - Thermodynamics and Ignorance - 01:15:00 - Conceptual Understanding in Physics - 01:21:00 - Philosophy of Physics Utility - 01:30:00 - Speckins' Toy Theory Origins - 01:40:13 - Perimeter Institute's Ambitious DNA - 01:52:00 - PBR Theorem Implications - 02:05:40 - Ontic Separability Assumptions - 02:17:40 - Hieroglyphs and Category Mistakes - 02:29:00 - Revolutionizing Modern Physics - 02:37:20 - Unscrambling Causation and Inference LINKS MENTIONED: Journals, papers, books: - https://www.rwspekkens.com - https://pirsa.org/speaker/Robert-Spekkens - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.01122 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0401052 - https://arxiv.org/abs/0706.2661 - https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0406166 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.11779 - https://amazon.com/dp/1108066488?tag=toe08-20 - https://www.jstor.org/stable/687269 - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/ - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-indiscernible/ - https://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/einstein/specrel/specrel.pdf - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/spacetime-holearg/ - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/mathematics/hidden-variable-theory - https://www.nature.com/articles/299802a0 - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2011.01286 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02058098 - https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.07161 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/maxwells-equation - https://www.einstein-online.info/en/spotlight/equivalence_principle/ - https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ - https://amazon.com/dp/9810241054?tag=toe08-20 - https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777 - https://arxiv.org/abs/1111.3328 - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/rosetta-stone-hieroglyphs-champollion-decipherment-egypt-180980834/ - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160932707000282 Videos: - https://youtu.be/gEK4-XtMwro - https://youtu.be/YWbjI-QsH2E - https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s - https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs - https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY - https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os - https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM - https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo - https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - https://youtu.be/gsSJPLX-BTA - https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY - https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Ancient Egypt to Leibniz... Brand‑new interview out with Robert Spekkens of the Perimeter Institute, one of the sharpest minds working on quantum foundations. In 2004, he constructed a classical toy theory where your maximum knowledge is always incomplete—and out popped the no-cloning theorem, teleportation, and interference effects Feynman deemed impossible to reproduce classically. Spekkens compares our situation to Egyptian hieroglyphs before Champollion: a category mistake where we treat quantum states as descriptions of reality when they actually describe knowledge of reality. If you’re interested in the topics above, you’ll love this podcast.


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]]> 10076 Subir Sarkar: Why Dark Energy Is a Local Illusion Hot off the press, Professor Subir Sarkar makes the case that dark energy doesn’t exist (and he’s not being provocative for its own sake). He’s the former head of Oxford’s particle theory group, serves on the Particle Data Group. Sarkar's group has found that the cosmic acceleration supposedly driving the universe's expansion is directional—not uniform as required by a cosmological constant—appearing only in the direction we're moving through space. He claims the 2011 Nobel Prize-winning discovery rests on a century-old assumption of cosmic isotropy that his data now falsifies at over 5 sigma. "We need to go back to square one." 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He claims the 2011 Nobel Prize-winning discovery rests on a century-old assumption of cosmic isotropy that his data now falsifies at over 5 sigma. "We need to go back to square one." 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For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hot off the press, Professor Subir Sarkar makes the case that dark energy doesn’t exist (and he’s not being provocative for its own sake). He’s the former head of Oxford’s particle theory group, serves on the Particle Data Group. Sarkar's group has found that the cosmic acceleration supposedly driving the universe's expansion is directional—not uniform as required by a cosmological constant—appearing only in the direction we're moving through space. He claims the 2011 Nobel Prize-winning discovery rests on a century-old assumption of cosmic isotropy that his data now falsifies at over 5 sigma. "We need to go back to square one."


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]]> 7430 Stuart Kauffman: There Is No Theory of Everything This is an interview with Stuart Kauffman, one of the founders of complexity theory. He invented random Boolean networks at only 23 years old and helped establish the Santa Fe Institute. Now 86, he makes a striking claim: there is no theory of everything. Kauffman argues that biological evolution creates genuinely new possibilities that cannot be deduced from prior states—paralleling the ancient Chinese Tao more than Plato's Logos. He also believes he's found something new in quantum gravity (and, in his words, "genuinely huge"). He unveils it here for the first time. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! 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[Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38969235/ - The World Is Not A Theorem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.00284 - Origins Of Order [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195079515?tag=toe08-20 - The Universal Constructor [Article]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.157.3785.180.a - Metabolic Stability And Epigenesis In Random Genetic Nets [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0022519369900150 - Antichaos And Adaptation [Article]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24938683 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - Biological Organization As Closure Of Constraints [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022519315001009 - Physics And Philosophy [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0061209198?tag=toe08-20 - Combinatorial Chemistry: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/combinatorial-chemistry - Connections [Series]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.484e32c5-60bd-4493-a800-e44fd0940312 - Gonen Ashkenasy's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7kP7Fi4AAAAJ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - "Is God A Taoist?" [TOE]: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw - Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM - John Donoghue [TOE]: https://youtu.be/dG_uKJx6Lpg - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wbP0KjWm0pw - Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Richard Dawkins's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nfZMyJq6BBM Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:39:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything This is an interview with Stuart Kauffman, one of the founders of complexity theory. He invented random Boolean networks at only 23 years old and helped establish the Santa Fe Institute. Now 86, he makes a striking claim: there is no theory of everything. Kauffman argues that biological evolution creates genuinely new possibilities that cannot be deduced from prior states—paralleling the ancient Chinese Tao more than Plato's Logos. He also believes he's found something new in quantum gravity (and, in his words, "genuinely huge"). He unveils it here for the first time. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Investigations [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/B00W0DHAH6?tag=toe08-20 - Stuart Kauffman's Books [Amazon]: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APT8XK - A Third Transition In Science? [Article]: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsfs/article/13/3/20220063/89381/A-third-transition-in-science-A-third-transition - Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms In Protein Synthesis [Paper]: https://www.gs.washington.edu/academics/courses/braun/55106/readings/jacob_and_monod.pdf - Is Mind In Spacetime? [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38969235/ - The World Is Not A Theorem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.00284 - Origins Of Order [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195079515?tag=toe08-20 - The Universal Constructor [Article]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.157.3785.180.a - Metabolic Stability And Epigenesis In Random Genetic Nets [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0022519369900150 - Antichaos And Adaptation [Article]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24938683 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - Biological Organization As Closure Of Constraints [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022519315001009 - Physics And Philosophy [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0061209198?tag=toe08-20 - Combinatorial Chemistry: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/combinatorial-chemistry - Connections [Series]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.484e32c5-60bd-4493-a800-e44fd0940312 - Gonen Ashkenasy's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7kP7Fi4AAAAJ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - "Is God A Taoist?" 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is an interview with Stuart Kauffman, one of the founders of complexity theory. He invented random Boolean networks at only 23 years old and helped establish the Santa Fe Institute. Now 86, he makes a striking claim: there is no theory of everything. Kauffman argues that biological evolution creates genuinely new possibilities that cannot be deduced from prior states—paralleling the ancient Chinese Tao more than Plato's Logos. He also believes he's found something new in quantum gravity (and, in his words, "genuinely huge"). He unveils it here for the first time. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e LINKS MENTIONED: - Investigations [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/B00W0DHAH6?tag=toe08-20 - Stuart Kauffman's Books [Amazon]: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APT8XK - A Third Transition In Science? [Article]: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsfs/article/13/3/20220063/89381/A-third-transition-in-science-A-third-transition - Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms In Protein Synthesis [Paper]: https://www.gs.washington.edu/academics/courses/braun/55106/readings/jacob_and_monod.pdf - Is Mind In Spacetime? [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38969235/ - The World Is Not A Theorem [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.00284 - Origins Of Order [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0195079515?tag=toe08-20 - The Universal Constructor [Article]: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.157.3785.180.a - Metabolic Stability And Epigenesis In Random Genetic Nets [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0022519369900150 - Antichaos And Adaptation [Article]: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24938683 - The Selfish Gene [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0199291152?tag=toe08-20 - Biological Organization As Closure Of Constraints [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022519315001009 - Physics And Philosophy [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0061209198?tag=toe08-20 - Combinatorial Chemistry: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/combinatorial-chemistry - Connections [Series]: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.484e32c5-60bd-4493-a800-e44fd0940312 - Gonen Ashkenasy's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7kP7Fi4AAAAJ - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s - Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA - Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - "Is God A Taoist?" 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]]> 5289 Timothy Williamson: The Logician Who Says Vagueness Has Exact Answers Timothy Williamson (Oxford) challenges modal logic, epistemic possibility, and the nature of philosophical knowledge.As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Vagueness & Sorites Paradox - 00:07:12 - Identity, Physicalism, Non-Physicals - 00:22:30 - Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 00:29:50 - The Problem of Skepticism - 00:35:40 - Cognitive Heuristics & Doubt - 00:43:00 - Solipsism's Appeal & Pitfalls - 00:50:00 - Solipsism: A Critique - 00:57:30 - Pluralism & Consciousness - 01:06:00 - AI, Mental States, Ontology - 01:15:50 - Mind, Knowledge, Meaning - 01:26:00 - Philosophical Heuristics - 01:32:00 - Counterfactuals & Logic - 01:38:00 - Personal Philosophy LINKS MENTIONED: - Overfitting and Heuristics in Philosophy [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Overfitting-Heuristics-Philosophy-Rutgers-Lectures/dp/0197779212 - Timothy Williamson's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IH-44VwAAAAJ&hl=en - Sorites Paradox: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sorites-paradox/ - Philosophical Investigations [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Philosophical-Investigations-Ludwig-Wittgenstein/dp/0631205691 - I Do Not Exist [Paper]: https://academic.oup.com/book/53296/chapter-abstract/422023005 - O'Shaughnessy Ventures: https://www.osv.llc/ - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Bas Van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 - The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Ben Goertzel & Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Greg Kondrak [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:49:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Timothy Williamson (Oxford) challenges modal logic, epistemic possibility, and the nature of philosophical knowledge.As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Vagueness & Sorites Paradox - 00:07:12 - Identity, Physicalism, Non-Physicals - 00:22:30 - Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 00:29:50 - The Problem of Skepticism - 00:35:40 - Cognitive Heuristics & Doubt - 00:43:00 - Solipsism's Appeal & Pitfalls - 00:50:00 - Solipsism: A Critique - 00:57:30 - Pluralism & Consciousness - 01:06:00 - AI, Mental States, Ontology - 01:15:50 - Mind, Knowledge, Meaning - 01:26:00 - Philosophical Heuristics - 01:32:00 - Counterfactuals & Logic - 01:38:00 - Personal Philosophy LINKS MENTIONED: - Overfitting and Heuristics in Philosophy [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Overfitting-Heuristics-Philosophy-Rutgers-Lectures/dp/0197779212 - Timothy Williamson's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IH-44VwAAAAJ&hl=en - Sorites Paradox: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sorites-paradox/ - Philosophical Investigations [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Philosophical-Investigations-Ludwig-Wittgenstein/dp/0631205691 - I Do Not Exist [Paper]: https://academic.oup.com/book/53296/chapter-abstract/422023005 - O'Shaughnessy Ventures: https://www.osv.llc/ - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Bas Van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 - The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Ben Goertzel & Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Greg Kondrak [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - Vagueness & Sorites Paradox - 00:07:12 - Identity, Physicalism, Non-Physicals - 00:22:30 - Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 00:29:50 - The Problem of Skepticism - 00:35:40 - Cognitive Heuristics & Doubt - 00:43:00 - Solipsism's Appeal & Pitfalls - 00:50:00 - Solipsism: A Critique - 00:57:30 - Pluralism & Consciousness - 01:06:00 - AI, Mental States, Ontology - 01:15:50 - Mind, Knowledge, Meaning - 01:26:00 - Philosophical Heuristics - 01:32:00 - Counterfactuals & Logic - 01:38:00 - Personal Philosophy LINKS MENTIONED: - Overfitting and Heuristics in Philosophy [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Overfitting-Heuristics-Philosophy-Rutgers-Lectures/dp/0197779212 - Timothy Williamson's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IH-44VwAAAAJ&hl=en - Sorites Paradox: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sorites-paradox/ - Philosophical Investigations [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Philosophical-Investigations-Ludwig-Wittgenstein/dp/0631205691 - I Do Not Exist [Paper]: https://academic.oup.com/book/53296/chapter-abstract/422023005 - O'Shaughnessy Ventures: https://www.osv.llc/ - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - Bas Van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w - Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 - The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Ben Goertzel & Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Greg Kondrak [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science

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]]> 7028 I’m Giving Away $5,000 to Explain Hard Physics (and AI) Host Curt Jaimungal launches #CORE1, a competition seeking high-level video explainers for physics, AI, and philosophy. If you're a researcher or student, you'll have a chance to win part of the $5,000 prize pool by sharing your technical expertise with the world. For inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Incentivizing Advanced Research Exposition - 05:05 - Formalizing Pedagogical Evaluation Standards LINKS: - CORE1 FAQ: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/core - CORE1 Submission Form: https://tally.so/r/xXrk1o - CORE1 Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/VdGFUYtPDS - For Inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me - Constructive QFT: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/constructive+quantum+field+theory - Coleman-Mandula Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman%E2%80%93Mandula_theorem - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Emily Riehl [TOE]: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/ - Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.08361 - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Joscha Bach & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CcQMYNi9a2w - Double Descent Demystified [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.14151 - Ted Jacobson on Diffeomorphism Invariance: https://youtu.be/r6kdHge-NNY - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - 3Blue1Brown's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown - Bas van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Can Physics Explain Its Own Laws? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Why I Don't Buy the Simulation Hypothesis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:29:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Host Curt Jaimungal launches #CORE1, a competition seeking high-level video explainers for physics, AI, and philosophy. If you're a researcher or student, you'll have a chance to win part of the $5,000 prize pool by sharing your technical expertise with the world. For inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Incentivizing Advanced Research Exposition - 05:05 - Formalizing Pedagogical Evaluation Standards LINKS: - CORE1 FAQ: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/core - CORE1 Submission Form: https://tally.so/r/xXrk1o - CORE1 Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/VdGFUYtPDS - For Inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me - Constructive QFT: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/constructive+quantum+field+theory - Coleman-Mandula Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman%E2%80%93Mandula_theorem - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Emily Riehl [TOE]: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/ - Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.08361 - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Joscha Bach & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CcQMYNi9a2w - Double Descent Demystified [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.14151 - Ted Jacobson on Diffeomorphism Invariance: https://youtu.be/r6kdHge-NNY - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - 3Blue1Brown's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown - Bas van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Can Physics Explain Its Own Laws? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Why I Don't Buy the Simulation Hypothesis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Curt Jaimungal launches #CORE1, a competition seeking high-level video explainers for physics, AI, and philosophy. If you're a researcher or student, you'll have a chance to win part of the $5,000 prize pool by sharing your technical expertise with the world. For inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Incentivizing Advanced Research Exposition - 05:05 - Formalizing Pedagogical Evaluation Standards LINKS: - CORE1 FAQ: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/core - CORE1 Submission Form: https://tally.so/r/xXrk1o - CORE1 Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/VdGFUYtPDS - For Inquiries, email: core_toe@proton.me - Constructive QFT: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/constructive+quantum+field+theory - Coleman-Mandula Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman%E2%80%93Mandula_theorem - Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo - Emily Riehl [TOE]: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ - Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/ - Scaling Laws for Neural Language Models [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.08361 - Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY - Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Joscha Bach & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CcQMYNi9a2w - Double Descent Demystified [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.14151 - Ted Jacobson on Diffeomorphism Invariance: https://youtu.be/r6kdHge-NNY - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo - Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - 3Blue1Brown's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/3blue1brown - Bas van Fraassen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/lhpRAWxvY5s - Can Physics Explain Its Own Laws? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_Px5gbs9i0 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Why I Don't Buy the Simulation Hypothesis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science

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]]> 606 Bas van Fraassen: Why Science Does Not Reveal the Truth Professor Bas van Fraassen argues science doesn't deliver literal truth about reality, meaning unobservable physics is merely a model. He also contends the self isn't a thing and that logic permits free will, ultimately sharing how he maintains faith in God without relying on metaphysics. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Reality vs. Appearance - 08:40 - Scientific Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 16:30 - The "No Miracles" Argument - 22:26 - Common Sense Realism - 27:54 - Trusting Instruments vs. Theories - 34:22 - Kierkegaard's Call to Decision - 41:50 - Determinism is a Model - 48:50 - Sartre on Free Will - 56:47 - Causation Doesn't Exist in Physics - 01:05:47 - Language of Human Action - 01:15:54 - Tarski's Limitative Theorems - 01:23:50 - "I Am Not a Thing" - 01:34:20 - Rejecting Analytic Metaphysics - 01:40:17 - Does God Exist? - 01:50:50 - Disagreement on Monty Hall - 01:56:15 - Conversion to Catholicism LINKS MENTIONED: - The Scientific Image [Book]: https://amzn.to/499SA72 - Bas's Blog: https://basvanfraassensblog.home.blog/about-me-2/ - The Empirical Stance [Book]: https://amzn.to/3MWbKEK - Bas's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EBj6wCAAAAAJ&hl=en - Bas's Published Books: https://amzn.to/3L0njdw - Reality Is Not What It Seems [Book]: https://amzn.to/3YseMDe - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - The "No Miracles" Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/#MiraArgu - Bas On Closer To Truth: https://youtu.be/nQnQ9ndlYi4 - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Reads Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Formal Philosophy [Paper]: https://archive.org/details/formalphilosophy00mont/page/n5/mode/2up - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - Time And Chance [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qb6tru - Aaron Schurger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yDDgDSmfS6Q - Nancy Cartwright's Published Work: https://www.profnancycartwright.com/publications/books/ - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - On The Electrodynamics Of Moving Bodies [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/Einstein_graduate/pdfs/Einstein_STR_1905_English.pdf - The 'Twin Earth' Thought Experiment: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hilary-Putnam#ref1204773 - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - The Nonexistent Knight [Book]: https://amzn.to/3XWxfrs - Wolfgang Smith [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Doesn't Understand What "Belief" Means [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/i-dont-use-the-word-belief-and-scientific - The Monty Hall Problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Michael Dummett: https://iep.utm.edu/michael-dummett/ - How To Define Theoretical Terms [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~hhalvors/teaching/phi520_f2012/lewis-theoretical-terms.pdf - The Model-Theoretic Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-sem-challenge/model-theory-completeness.html - Remembering Hilary Putnam [Article]: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/remembering-hilary-putnam-harvard-philosopher-and-religious-jew - Hilary Lawson: https://www.hilarylawson.com/biography/ - Language Isn't Just Low Resolution Communication: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:10:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Professor Bas van Fraassen argues science doesn't deliver literal truth about reality, meaning unobservable physics is merely a model. He also contends the self isn't a thing and that logic permits free will, ultimately sharing how he maintains faith in God without relying on metaphysics. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Reality vs. Appearance - 08:40 - Scientific Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 16:30 - The "No Miracles" Argument - 22:26 - Common Sense Realism - 27:54 - Trusting Instruments vs. Theories - 34:22 - Kierkegaard's Call to Decision - 41:50 - Determinism is a Model - 48:50 - Sartre on Free Will - 56:47 - Causation Doesn't Exist in Physics - 01:05:47 - Language of Human Action - 01:15:54 - Tarski's Limitative Theorems - 01:23:50 - "I Am Not a Thing" - 01:34:20 - Rejecting Analytic Metaphysics - 01:40:17 - Does God Exist? - 01:50:50 - Disagreement on Monty Hall - 01:56:15 - Conversion to Catholicism LINKS MENTIONED: - The Scientific Image [Book]: https://amzn.to/499SA72 - Bas's Blog: https://basvanfraassensblog.home.blog/about-me-2/ - The Empirical Stance [Book]: https://amzn.to/3MWbKEK - Bas's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EBj6wCAAAAAJ&hl=en - Bas's Published Books: https://amzn.to/3L0njdw - Reality Is Not What It Seems [Book]: https://amzn.to/3YseMDe - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - The "No Miracles" Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/#MiraArgu - Bas On Closer To Truth: https://youtu.be/nQnQ9ndlYi4 - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Reads Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Formal Philosophy [Paper]: https://archive.org/details/formalphilosophy00mont/page/n5/mode/2up - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - Time And Chance [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qb6tru - Aaron Schurger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yDDgDSmfS6Q - Nancy Cartwright's Published Work: https://www.profnancycartwright.com/publications/books/ - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - On The Electrodynamics Of Moving Bodies [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/Einstein_graduate/pdfs/Einstein_STR_1905_English.pdf - The 'Twin Earth' Thought Experiment: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hilary-Putnam#ref1204773 - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - The Nonexistent Knight [Book]: https://amzn.to/3XWxfrs - Wolfgang Smith [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Doesn't Understand What "Belief" Means [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/i-dont-use-the-word-belief-and-scientific - The Monty Hall Problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Michael Dummett: https://iep.utm.edu/michael-dummett/ - How To Define Theoretical Terms [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~hhalvors/teaching/phi520_f2012/lewis-theoretical-terms.pdf - The Model-Theoretic Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-sem-challenge/model-theory-completeness.html - Remembering Hilary Putnam [Article]: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/remembering-hilary-putnam-harvard-philosopher-and-religious-jew - Hilary Lawson: https://www.hilarylawson.com/biography/ - Language Isn't Just Low Resolution Communication: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Professor Bas van Fraassen argues science doesn't deliver literal truth about reality, meaning unobservable physics is merely a model. He also contends the self isn't a thing and that logic permits free will, ultimately sharing how he maintains faith in God without relying on metaphysics. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe


TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Reality vs. Appearance - 08:40 - Scientific Realism vs. Anti-Realism - 16:30 - The "No Miracles" Argument - 22:26 - Common Sense Realism - 27:54 - Trusting Instruments vs. Theories - 34:22 - Kierkegaard's Call to Decision - 41:50 - Determinism is a Model - 48:50 - Sartre on Free Will - 56:47 - Causation Doesn't Exist in Physics - 01:05:47 - Language of Human Action - 01:15:54 - Tarski's Limitative Theorems - 01:23:50 - "I Am Not a Thing" - 01:34:20 - Rejecting Analytic Metaphysics - 01:40:17 - Does God Exist? - 01:50:50 - Disagreement on Monty Hall - 01:56:15 - Conversion to Catholicism LINKS MENTIONED: - The Scientific Image [Book]: https://amzn.to/499SA72 - Bas's Blog: https://basvanfraassensblog.home.blog/about-me-2/ - The Empirical Stance [Book]: https://amzn.to/3MWbKEK - Bas's Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EBj6wCAAAAAJ&hl=en - Bas's Published Books: https://amzn.to/3L0njdw - Reality Is Not What It Seems [Book]: https://amzn.to/3YseMDe - Matthew Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM - The "No Miracles" Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/#MiraArgu - Bas On Closer To Truth: https://youtu.be/nQnQ9ndlYi4 - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I've Encountered [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BWYxRM__TBU - Curt Reads Plato's Cave [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PurNlwnxwfY - Avshalom Elitzur [TOE]: https://youtu.be/pWRAaimQT1E - Formal Philosophy [Paper]: https://archive.org/details/formalphilosophy00mont/page/n5/mode/2up - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - Time And Chance [Book]: https://amzn.to/4qb6tru - Aaron Schurger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yDDgDSmfS6Q - Nancy Cartwright's Published Work: https://www.profnancycartwright.com/publications/books/ - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - On The Electrodynamics Of Moving Bodies [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/Einstein_graduate/pdfs/Einstein_STR_1905_English.pdf - The 'Twin Earth' Thought Experiment: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hilary-Putnam#ref1204773 - Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk - The Nonexistent Knight [Book]: https://amzn.to/3XWxfrs - Wolfgang Smith [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Doesn't Understand What "Belief" Means [Article]: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/i-dont-use-the-word-belief-and-scientific - The Monty Hall Problem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall_problem - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Michael Dummett: https://iep.utm.edu/michael-dummett/ - How To Define Theoretical Terms [Paper]: https://www.princeton.edu/~hhalvors/teaching/phi520_f2012/lewis-theoretical-terms.pdf - The Model-Theoretic Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-sem-challenge/model-theory-completeness.html - Remembering Hilary Putnam [Article]: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/remembering-hilary-putnam-harvard-philosopher-and-religious-jew - Hilary Lawson: https://www.hilarylawson.com/biography/ - Language Isn't Just Low Resolution Communication: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution

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]]> 8229 Roger Penrose and Ivette Fuentes: A Bold New Test of Gravity Sir Roger Penrose and Professor Ivette Fuentes analyze the Ron Folman T-cubed experiment and whether the equivalence principle holds in quantum mechanics. They also detail gravity's role in wave function collapse, the existence of gravitons, and cyclic cosmology. SPONSORS: - Thank you Nolah for sponsoring! Click here https://nolahmattress.com/toe and use CODE: TOE to get an extra $50 off your mattress. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Ron Folman Experiment - 00:08:12 - Quantum Equivalence Principle - 00:15:00 - Gravitational Wavefunction Collapse - 00:25:14 - Active vs. Passive Gravity - 00:33:40 - Bose-Einstein Condensate Tests - 00:44:30 - Do Gravitons Exist? - 00:56:02 - Evidence Before the Big Bang - 01:04:11 - Testing Collapse Models LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Roger’s Published Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/993859 - Human Test: How Predictability, Creativity, And The Quantum Mind Will Redefine Life In The Age Of AI [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Human-Test-Predictability-Creativity-Redefine/dp/149308920X - The Equivalence Principle: https://www.britannica.com/science/equivalence-principle - Nikita Nekrasov [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PH0CzN5qspI - Exploring The Unification Of Quantum Theory And General Relativity With A Bose-Einstein Condensate [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630 - Jacob Barandes & Manolis Kellis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis - Observation Of The Quantum Equivalence Principle For Matter-Waves [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.14535 - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Markus Aspelmeyer’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DH7xfEgAAAAJ&hl=en - Hendrik Ulbricht Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6d15M50AAAAJ&hl=en - Ron Folman’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/uVN7zapPtvw - Ivette’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YWbjI-QsH2E - Roger’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Alexia Lopez’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PaPfR4sAAAAJ&hl=en - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Alexia Lopez’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/-zkGk6EPMC8 - A Big Ring On The Sky [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.07591 - The DP Model: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Diosi-Penrose-DP-model-of-gravity-related-wave-function-collapse-a-According-to_fig1_344161033 - Underground Test Of Gravity-Related Wave Function Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.13490 - Curt’s Talk With Roger On IAI: https://youtu.be/VQM0OtxvZ-Y - Ron Folman’s T Cube Experiment: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.03879 - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:50:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Sir Roger Penrose and Professor Ivette Fuentes analyze the Ron Folman T-cubed experiment and whether the equivalence principle holds in quantum mechanics. They also detail gravity's role in wave function collapse, the existence of gravitons, and cyclic cosmology. SPONSORS: - Thank you Nolah for sponsoring! Click here https://nolahmattress.com/toe and use CODE: TOE to get an extra $50 off your mattress. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Ron Folman Experiment - 00:08:12 - Quantum Equivalence Principle - 00:15:00 - Gravitational Wavefunction Collapse - 00:25:14 - Active vs. Passive Gravity - 00:33:40 - Bose-Einstein Condensate Tests - 00:44:30 - Do Gravitons Exist? - 00:56:02 - Evidence Before the Big Bang - 01:04:11 - Testing Collapse Models LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Roger’s Published Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/993859 - Human Test: How Predictability, Creativity, And The Quantum Mind Will Redefine Life In The Age Of AI [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Human-Test-Predictability-Creativity-Redefine/dp/149308920X - The Equivalence Principle: https://www.britannica.com/science/equivalence-principle - Nikita Nekrasov [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PH0CzN5qspI - Exploring The Unification Of Quantum Theory And General Relativity With A Bose-Einstein Condensate [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630 - Jacob Barandes & Manolis Kellis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis - Observation Of The Quantum Equivalence Principle For Matter-Waves [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.14535 - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Markus Aspelmeyer’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DH7xfEgAAAAJ&hl=en - Hendrik Ulbricht Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6d15M50AAAAJ&hl=en - Ron Folman’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/uVN7zapPtvw - Ivette’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YWbjI-QsH2E - Roger’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Alexia Lopez’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PaPfR4sAAAAJ&hl=en - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Alexia Lopez’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/-zkGk6EPMC8 - A Big Ring On The Sky [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.07591 - The DP Model: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Diosi-Penrose-DP-model-of-gravity-related-wave-function-collapse-a-According-to_fig1_344161033 - Underground Test Of Gravity-Related Wave Function Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.13490 - Curt’s Talk With Roger On IAI: https://youtu.be/VQM0OtxvZ-Y - Ron Folman’s T Cube Experiment: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.03879 - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sir Roger Penrose and Professor Ivette Fuentes analyze the Ron Folman T-cubed experiment and whether the equivalence principle holds in quantum mechanics. They also detail gravity's role in wave function collapse, the existence of gravitons, and cyclic cosmology. SPONSORS: - Thank you Nolah for sponsoring! Click here https://nolahmattress.com/toe and use CODE: TOE to get an extra $50 off your mattress. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 - The Ron Folman Experiment - 00:08:12 - Quantum Equivalence Principle - 00:15:00 - Gravitational Wavefunction Collapse - 00:25:14 - Active vs. Passive Gravity - 00:33:40 - Bose-Einstein Condensate Tests - 00:44:30 - Do Gravitons Exist? - 00:56:02 - Evidence Before the Big Bang - 01:04:11 - Testing Collapse Models LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Roger’s Published Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/993859 - Human Test: How Predictability, Creativity, And The Quantum Mind Will Redefine Life In The Age Of AI [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Human-Test-Predictability-Creativity-Redefine/dp/149308920X - The Equivalence Principle: https://www.britannica.com/science/equivalence-principle - Nikita Nekrasov [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PH0CzN5qspI - Exploring The Unification Of Quantum Theory And General Relativity With A Bose-Einstein Condensate [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630 - Jacob Barandes & Manolis Kellis [TOE]: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis - Observation Of The Quantum Equivalence Principle For Matter-Waves [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.14535 - Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 - Markus Aspelmeyer’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DH7xfEgAAAAJ&hl=en - Hendrik Ulbricht Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6d15M50AAAAJ&hl=en - Ron Folman’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/uVN7zapPtvw - Ivette’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YWbjI-QsH2E - Roger’s Solo Interview [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Alexia Lopez’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PaPfR4sAAAAJ&hl=en - Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE - Alexia Lopez’s Lecture: https://youtu.be/-zkGk6EPMC8 - A Big Ring On The Sky [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.07591 - The DP Model: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Diosi-Penrose-DP-model-of-gravity-related-wave-function-collapse-a-According-to_fig1_344161033 - Underground Test Of Gravity-Related Wave Function Collapse [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.13490 - Curt’s Talk With Roger On IAI: https://youtu.be/VQM0OtxvZ-Y - Ron Folman’s T Cube Experiment: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.03879 - Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY - Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas

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]]> 4410 Curt Jaimungal: The Most Terrifying Philosopher I’ve Encountered Curt Jaimungal dives into Kierkegaard’s three stages of life—aesthetic, ethical, and religious — showing how each promises freedom yet traps us in its own way. Through the lens of modern anxiety and constant choice, he explores why the “leap of faith” isn’t blind irrationality but a way of living with authenticity when reason hits its limits. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Kierkegaard and Faith - 03:16 - The Three Stages - 05:10 - Anti-Helegianism - 10:52 - Self-Examination and "Knowing Thyself" Links mentioned: - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I’ve Encountered: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-most-terrifying-philosopher-ive - Soren Kierkegaard: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kierkegaard/ - Either/Or [Book]: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.504967/page/n125/mode/2up - Michael Sugrue On Kierkegaard: https://youtu.be/SMJc9UMzFSE - Hegelianism: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hegelianism - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Curt’s Presentation: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:46:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal dives into Kierkegaard’s three stages of life—aesthetic, ethical, and religious — showing how each promises freedom yet traps us in its own way. Through the lens of modern anxiety and constant choice, he explores why the “leap of faith” isn’t blind irrationality but a way of living with authenticity when reason hits its limits. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Kierkegaard and Faith - 03:16 - The Three Stages - 05:10 - Anti-Helegianism - 10:52 - Self-Examination and "Knowing Thyself" Links mentioned: - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I’ve Encountered: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-most-terrifying-philosopher-ive - Soren Kierkegaard: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kierkegaard/ - Either/Or [Book]: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.504967/page/n125/mode/2up - Michael Sugrue On Kierkegaard: https://youtu.be/SMJc9UMzFSE - Hegelianism: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hegelianism - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Curt’s Presentation: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Curt Jaimungal dives into Kierkegaard’s three stages of life—aesthetic, ethical, and religious — showing how each promises freedom yet traps us in its own way. Through the lens of modern anxiety and constant choice, he explores why the “leap of faith” isn’t blind irrationality but a way of living with authenticity when reason hits its limits. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Kierkegaard and Faith - 03:16 - The Three Stages - 05:10 - Anti-Helegianism - 10:52 - Self-Examination and "Knowing Thyself" Links mentioned: - The Most Terrifying Philosopher I’ve Encountered: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-most-terrifying-philosopher-ive - Soren Kierkegaard: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kierkegaard/ - Either/Or [Book]: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.504967/page/n125/mode/2up - Michael Sugrue On Kierkegaard: https://youtu.be/SMJc9UMzFSE - Hegelianism: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hegelianism - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - Curt’s Presentation: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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]]> 1081 Ivette Fuentes: Quantum Gravity Predictions We Can Test Today Professor Ivette Fuentes makes impossible physics testable, with verified predictions on the Casimir effect and quantum vacuum. Now she's building a "third way" to quantum gravity, a surprisingly simple model that changes both quantum mechanics and relativity instead of forcing one to dominate the other. SPONSORS: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - A Third Way to Quantum Gravity - 07:35 - Vacuum-Induced Berry Phase - 12:30 - Dynamical Casimir Effect - 19:02 - Stagnation in Physics? - 29:25 - A Third Way to Unification - 38:20 - What is Physics? - 43:43 - What is Entanglement? - 56:11 - Observer-Dependent Entanglement - 1:03:20 - Advice for Students LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Berry Phase: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/mathematics/berry-phase - Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - Casimir Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect - Towards Universal Quantum Computation Through Relativistic Motion [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1311.5619 - SQUID: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQUID - Observation Of The Dynamical Casimir Effect In A Superconducting Circuit [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1105.4714 - Generating Multimode Entangled Microwaves With A Superconducting Parametric Cavity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1709.00083 - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Bertlemann’s Socks And The Nature Of Reality [Paper]: https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf - Perimeter Institute: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ - Alice Falls Into A Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172 - Observer Dependent Entanglement [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.2223 - Frederic Schuller [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - Vacuum Induced Spin-1/2 Berry Phase [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0202128 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:14:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Professor Ivette Fuentes makes impossible physics testable, with verified predictions on the Casimir effect and quantum vacuum. Now she's building a "third way" to quantum gravity, a surprisingly simple model that changes both quantum mechanics and relativity instead of forcing one to dominate the other. SPONSORS: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - A Third Way to Quantum Gravity - 07:35 - Vacuum-Induced Berry Phase - 12:30 - Dynamical Casimir Effect - 19:02 - Stagnation in Physics? - 29:25 - A Third Way to Unification - 38:20 - What is Physics? - 43:43 - What is Entanglement? - 56:11 - Observer-Dependent Entanglement - 1:03:20 - Advice for Students LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Berry Phase: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/mathematics/berry-phase - Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - Casimir Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect - Towards Universal Quantum Computation Through Relativistic Motion [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1311.5619 - SQUID: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQUID - Observation Of The Dynamical Casimir Effect In A Superconducting Circuit [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1105.4714 - Generating Multimode Entangled Microwaves With A Superconducting Parametric Cavity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1709.00083 - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Bertlemann’s Socks And The Nature Of Reality [Paper]: https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf - Perimeter Institute: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ - Alice Falls Into A Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172 - Observer Dependent Entanglement [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.2223 - Frederic Schuller [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - Vacuum Induced Spin-1/2 Berry Phase [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0202128 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Professor Ivette Fuentes makes impossible physics testable, with verified predictions on the Casimir effect and quantum vacuum. Now she's building a "third way" to quantum gravity, a surprisingly simple model that changes both quantum mechanics and relativity instead of forcing one to dominate the other. SPONSORS: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe SUPPORT: - Support me on Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 JOIN MY SUBSTACK (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - A Third Way to Quantum Gravity - 07:35 - Vacuum-Induced Berry Phase - 12:30 - Dynamical Casimir Effect - 19:02 - Stagnation in Physics? - 29:25 - A Third Way to Unification - 38:20 - What is Physics? - 43:43 - What is Entanglement? - 56:11 - Observer-Dependent Entanglement - 1:03:20 - Advice for Students LINKS MENTIONED: - Ivette’s First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc - Ivette’s Published Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7-xksIAAAAJ&hl=en - Ivette’s Website: https://ivettefuentes.weebly.com/ - Berry Phase: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/mathematics/berry-phase - Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow - Casimir Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_effect - Towards Universal Quantum Computation Through Relativistic Motion [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1311.5619 - SQUID: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQUID - Observation Of The Dynamical Casimir Effect In A Superconducting Circuit [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1105.4714 - Generating Multimode Entangled Microwaves With A Superconducting Parametric Cavity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1709.00083 - Sir Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/iO03t21xhdk - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Felix Finster [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fXzO_KAqrh0 - Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g - Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8 - Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Bertlemann’s Socks And The Nature Of Reality [Paper]: https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf - Perimeter Institute: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/ - Alice Falls Into A Black Hole [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172 - Observer Dependent Entanglement [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.2223 - Frederic Schuller [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Bnh-UNrxYZg - Vacuum Induced Spin-1/2 Berry Phase [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0202128

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]]> 4182 Curt Jaimungal: Can Physics Explain Its Own Laws? Why do physical laws have their specific form? Host Curt Jaimungal shows this question is a philosophical knot, because any "explanation" must itself stand on a law. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Why Physical Laws? - 05:04 - The Justification Problem - 12:14 - The Limits of Explanation Links mentioned: - Wigner’s Classification: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Wigner+classification - Noether’s Theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Noether%27s+theorem - This Is What Energy Actually Is [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Do Symmetries “Explain” Conservation Laws? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10909 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs - John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - Laws of Physics [Eddy Keming Chen]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03484 - What’s Actually Possible: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle - Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - The Package Deal Accounts of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-020-02765-2 - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Münchhausen Trilemma [Wikipedia]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemma - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Law Without Law [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1712.01826 - Schrodinger Equation: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Schr%C3%B6dinger+equation - Born Rule: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Born+rule - Enaction of Qbists [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.04230 - Constructor Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.7439 - The Package Deal Account of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://sites.rutgers.edu/barry-loewer/wp-content/uploads/sites/195/2020/05/Loewer-2020-The-Package-Deal-Account.pdf - Jonathan Pageau [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X3co_AA6yec - The Most Abused Theorem in Math (Godel’s Incompleteness) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:39:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Why do physical laws have their specific form? Host Curt Jaimungal shows this question is a philosophical knot, because any "explanation" must itself stand on a law. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Why Physical Laws? - 05:04 - The Justification Problem - 12:14 - The Limits of Explanation Links mentioned: - Wigner’s Classification: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Wigner+classification - Noether’s Theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Noether%27s+theorem - This Is What Energy Actually Is [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Do Symmetries “Explain” Conservation Laws? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10909 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs - John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - Laws of Physics [Eddy Keming Chen]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03484 - What’s Actually Possible: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle - Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - The Package Deal Accounts of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-020-02765-2 - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Münchhausen Trilemma [Wikipedia]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemma - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Law Without Law [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1712.01826 - Schrodinger Equation: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Schr%C3%B6dinger+equation - Born Rule: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Born+rule - Enaction of Qbists [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.04230 - Constructor Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.7439 - The Package Deal Account of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://sites.rutgers.edu/barry-loewer/wp-content/uploads/sites/195/2020/05/Loewer-2020-The-Package-Deal-Account.pdf - Jonathan Pageau [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X3co_AA6yec - The Most Abused Theorem in Math (Godel’s Incompleteness) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why do physical laws have their specific form? Host Curt Jaimungal shows this question is a philosophical knot, because any "explanation" must itself stand on a law. Sponsors: - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Why Physical Laws? - 05:04 - The Justification Problem - 12:14 - The Limits of Explanation Links mentioned: - Wigner’s Classification: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Wigner+classification - Noether’s Theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Noether%27s+theorem - This Is What Energy Actually Is [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms - Do Symmetries “Explain” Conservation Laws? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10909 - Max Tegmark [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-gekVfUAS7c - Lee Smolin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc - Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs - John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M - Laws of Physics [Eddy Keming Chen]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03484 - What’s Actually Possible: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle - Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0 - The Package Deal Accounts of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-020-02765-2 - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Elan Barenholtz & Will Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ca_RbPXraDE - Münchhausen Trilemma [Wikipedia]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchhausen_trilemma - Jennifer Nagel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/CWZVMZ9Tm7Q - Law Without Law [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1712.01826 - Schrodinger Equation: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Schr%C3%B6dinger+equation - Born Rule: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Born+rule - Enaction of Qbists [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.04230 - Constructor Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1210.7439 - The Package Deal Account of Laws and Properties [Paper]: https://sites.rutgers.edu/barry-loewer/wp-content/uploads/sites/195/2020/05/Loewer-2020-The-Package-Deal-Account.pdf - Jonathan Pageau [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X3co_AA6yec - The Most Abused Theorem in Math (Godel’s Incompleteness) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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]]> 1096 Roger Penrose: Why The Big Bang Was Not The Beginning Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose dismantles standard cosmology, arguing the Big Bang wasn't the beginning and quantum mechanics is fundamentally wrong. He then connects a real, gravitational wave function collapse to the non-computational nature of consciousness and why today's AI can't truly understand. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Big Bang Wasn't The Beginning - 02:14 - Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) - 09:12 - The Collapse Problem - 14:31 - A Feeling of Elation - 24:32 - Gödel and Understanding - 37:32 - Gravitational Collapse - 50:05 - Critique of Modern AI - 57:12 - Black Hole Information "Paradox" - 1:04:15 - Wheeler, Wigner, & Witten - 1:15:04 - Richard Feynman in Poland - 1:20:25 - Libet's Timing of Consciousness - 1:32:49 - Three Worlds, Three Mysteries - 1:44:14 - Why Quantum Mechanics Is Wrong Links mentioned: - Stuart Hameroff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_bQwdJir1o - Classical Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9409195 - Rebecca Goldstein [TOE]: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y - The Emperor’s New Mind [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980 - Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Fashion-Faith-Fantasy-Physics-Universe/dp/0691178534 - Perturbative Gauge Theory as a String Theory in Twistor Space [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0312171 - What Is Life? [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Life-Matter-Autobiographical-Sketches/dp/1107604664 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0 - Why I Don’t Buy the Simulation Hypothesis (Nor Materialism) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Consciousness-Quantum-Mechanics-Shan-Gao/dp/0197501664 - Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:51:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose dismantles standard cosmology, arguing the Big Bang wasn't the beginning and quantum mechanics is fundamentally wrong. He then connects a real, gravitational wave function collapse to the non-computational nature of consciousness and why today's AI can't truly understand. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Big Bang Wasn't The Beginning - 02:14 - Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) - 09:12 - The Collapse Problem - 14:31 - A Feeling of Elation - 24:32 - Gödel and Understanding - 37:32 - Gravitational Collapse - 50:05 - Critique of Modern AI - 57:12 - Black Hole Information "Paradox" - 1:04:15 - Wheeler, Wigner, & Witten - 1:15:04 - Richard Feynman in Poland - 1:20:25 - Libet's Timing of Consciousness - 1:32:49 - Three Worlds, Three Mysteries - 1:44:14 - Why Quantum Mechanics Is Wrong Links mentioned: - Stuart Hameroff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_bQwdJir1o - Classical Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9409195 - Rebecca Goldstein [TOE]: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y - The Emperor’s New Mind [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980 - Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Fashion-Faith-Fantasy-Physics-Universe/dp/0691178534 - Perturbative Gauge Theory as a String Theory in Twistor Space [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0312171 - What Is Life? [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Life-Matter-Autobiographical-Sketches/dp/1107604664 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0 - Why I Don’t Buy the Simulation Hypothesis (Nor Materialism) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Consciousness-Quantum-Mechanics-Shan-Gao/dp/0197501664 - Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose dismantles standard cosmology, arguing the Big Bang wasn't the beginning and quantum mechanics is fundamentally wrong. He then connects a real, gravitational wave function collapse to the non-computational nature of consciousness and why today's AI can't truly understand. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Big Bang Wasn't The Beginning - 02:14 - Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) - 09:12 - The Collapse Problem - 14:31 - A Feeling of Elation - 24:32 - Gödel and Understanding - 37:32 - Gravitational Collapse - 50:05 - Critique of Modern AI - 57:12 - Black Hole Information "Paradox" - 1:04:15 - Wheeler, Wigner, & Witten - 1:15:04 - Richard Feynman in Poland - 1:20:25 - Libet's Timing of Consciousness - 1:32:49 - Three Worlds, Three Mysteries - 1:44:14 - Why Quantum Mechanics Is Wrong Links mentioned: - Stuart Hameroff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_bQwdJir1o - Classical Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9409195 - Rebecca Goldstein [TOE]: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y - The Emperor’s New Mind [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980 - Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Fashion-Faith-Fantasy-Physics-Universe/dp/0691178534 - Perturbative Gauge Theory as a String Theory in Twistor Space [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0312171 - What Is Life? [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Life-Matter-Autobiographical-Sketches/dp/1107604664 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0 - Why I Don’t Buy the Simulation Hypothesis (Nor Materialism) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Consciousness-Quantum-Mechanics-Shan-Gao/dp/0197501664 - Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc

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]]> 7120 Aaron Schurger: Neuroscience Does Not Threaten Free Will The Libet experiment didn't kill free will, says professor of neuroscience Aaron Schurger; the brain's "readiness potential" is simply stochastic neural noise. We then tackle consciousness's role in initiating action, the hard problem, and what it'd take for neuroscience to truly disprove our choices. If you’re interested in the topics above, I think you’ll love this podcast. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - Get your copy of Richard Fain’s Delivering the Wow—available today on Amazon, or wherever you buy your books. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Readiness Potential - 07:14 - Reinterpreting Libet's Results - 24:18 - Autocorrelated Neural Noise - 36:06 - Noise vs. Conscious Imperative - 43:46 - Resolving Libet's Paradox - 50:55 - The Point of No Return - 56:11 - Attention Schema Theory - 01:03:47 - Explaining "What It's Like" - 01:17:00 - Consciousness & Action Initiation - 01:24:54 - Testing Consciousness Thresholds Links mentioned: - Aaron Schurger’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lBSjfagAAAAJ&hl=en - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Determined: A Science Of Life Without Free Will [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1 - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - An Accumulator Model For Spontaneous Neuralactivity Prior To Self-Initiated Movement [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1210467109 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Awareness As A Perceptual Model Of Attention [Paper]: https://grazianolab.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf3411/files/graziano/files/cog_neurosci_2011b.pdf - Cortical Activity Is More Stable When Sensory Stimuliare Consciously Perceived [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1418730112 - Propofol Anesthesia Destabilizes Neural Dynamics Across Cortex [Paper]: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0896-6273%2824%2900446-X - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:48:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything The Libet experiment didn't kill free will, says professor of neuroscience Aaron Schurger; the brain's "readiness potential" is simply stochastic neural noise. We then tackle consciousness's role in initiating action, the hard problem, and what it'd take for neuroscience to truly disprove our choices. If you’re interested in the topics above, I think you’ll love this podcast. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - Get your copy of Richard Fain’s Delivering the Wow—available today on Amazon, or wherever you buy your books. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Readiness Potential - 07:14 - Reinterpreting Libet's Results - 24:18 - Autocorrelated Neural Noise - 36:06 - Noise vs. Conscious Imperative - 43:46 - Resolving Libet's Paradox - 50:55 - The Point of No Return - 56:11 - Attention Schema Theory - 01:03:47 - Explaining "What It's Like" - 01:17:00 - Consciousness & Action Initiation - 01:24:54 - Testing Consciousness Thresholds Links mentioned: - Aaron Schurger’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lBSjfagAAAAJ&hl=en - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Determined: A Science Of Life Without Free Will [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1 - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - An Accumulator Model For Spontaneous Neuralactivity Prior To Self-Initiated Movement [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1210467109 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Awareness As A Perceptual Model Of Attention [Paper]: https://grazianolab.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf3411/files/graziano/files/cog_neurosci_2011b.pdf - Cortical Activity Is More Stable When Sensory Stimuliare Consciously Perceived [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1418730112 - Propofol Anesthesia Destabilizes Neural Dynamics Across Cortex [Paper]: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0896-6273%2824%2900446-X - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Libet experiment didn't kill free will, says professor of neuroscience Aaron Schurger; the brain's "readiness potential" is simply stochastic neural noise. We then tackle consciousness's role in initiating action, the hard problem, and what it'd take for neuroscience to truly disprove our choices. If you’re interested in the topics above, I think you’ll love this podcast. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - Get your copy of Richard Fain’s Delivering the Wow—available today on Amazon, or wherever you buy your books. - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Readiness Potential - 07:14 - Reinterpreting Libet's Results - 24:18 - Autocorrelated Neural Noise - 36:06 - Noise vs. Conscious Imperative - 43:46 - Resolving Libet's Paradox - 50:55 - The Point of No Return - 56:11 - Attention Schema Theory - 01:03:47 - Explaining "What It's Like" - 01:17:00 - Consciousness & Action Initiation - 01:24:54 - Testing Consciousness Thresholds Links mentioned: - Aaron Schurger’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lBSjfagAAAAJ&hl=en - Daniel Dennett [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bH553zzjQlI - Determined: A Science Of Life Without Free Will [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1 - Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8 - An Accumulator Model For Spontaneous Neuralactivity Prior To Self-Initiated Movement [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1210467109 - Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk - Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4 - Awareness As A Perceptual Model Of Attention [Paper]: https://grazianolab.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf3411/files/graziano/files/cog_neurosci_2011b.pdf - Cortical Activity Is More Stable When Sensory Stimuliare Consciously Perceived [Paper]: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.1418730112 - Propofol Anesthesia Destabilizes Neural Dynamics Across Cortex [Paper]: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0896-6273%2824%2900446-X - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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]]> 5522 Curt Jaimungal: Why I Don't Buy the Simulation Hypothesis (Nor Materialism) Curt Jaimungal dismantles both the simulation hypothesis and materialism using consciousness arguments.One week ago, I (Curt Jaimungal) was invited to Niagara University to give the Peggy and John Day University Honors Endowed Lecture, which was quite the privilege and honor. The lecture focuses on metaphysics. I explain extremely simply the arguments for you being a “simulation,” the arguments against it, and where I personally land. Then I do the same for “materialism.” Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Simulation vs. Materialism - 05:04 - Mistakes Intellectuals Make - 10:12 - The Simulation Mythology - 16:46 - Bayesian Errors & Glitches - 23:22 - Principle of Indifference Flaws - 29:07 - The Case Against Materialism / Physicalism - 35:28 - Nested Consciousness Problem - 42:36 - Q&A: Modern Dualism? - 50:51 - Debating Indifference Principle Links mentioned: - Niagara University’s 2025 Fall Speaker Series: https://www.niagara.edu/academics/initiatives-and-institutes/fall-speaker-series/ - Michael Barnwell [Site]: https://www.philosophy4business.com/ - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - The Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - The Mandela Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect - Efron’s Dice: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/EfronsDice.html - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:01:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal dismantles both the simulation hypothesis and materialism using consciousness arguments.One week ago, I (Curt Jaimungal) was invited to Niagara University to give the Peggy and John Day University Honors Endowed Lecture, which was quite the privilege and honor. The lecture focuses on metaphysics. I explain extremely simply the arguments for you being a “simulation,” the arguments against it, and where I personally land. Then I do the same for “materialism.” Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Simulation vs. Materialism - 05:04 - Mistakes Intellectuals Make - 10:12 - The Simulation Mythology - 16:46 - Bayesian Errors & Glitches - 23:22 - Principle of Indifference Flaws - 29:07 - The Case Against Materialism / Physicalism - 35:28 - Nested Consciousness Problem - 42:36 - Q&A: Modern Dualism? - 50:51 - Debating Indifference Principle Links mentioned: - Niagara University’s 2025 Fall Speaker Series: https://www.niagara.edu/academics/initiatives-and-institutes/fall-speaker-series/ - Michael Barnwell [Site]: https://www.philosophy4business.com/ - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - The Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - The Mandela Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect - Efron’s Dice: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/EfronsDice.html - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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One week ago, I (Curt Jaimungal) was invited to Niagara University to give the Peggy and John Day University Honors Endowed Lecture, which was quite the privilege and honor. The lecture focuses on metaphysics. I explain extremely simply the arguments for you being a “simulation,” the arguments against it, and where I personally land. Then I do the same for “materialism.” Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - Simulation vs. Materialism - 05:04 - Mistakes Intellectuals Make - 10:12 - The Simulation Mythology - 16:46 - Bayesian Errors & Glitches - 23:22 - Principle of Indifference Flaws - 29:07 - The Case Against Materialism / Physicalism - 35:28 - Nested Consciousness Problem - 42:36 - Q&A: Modern Dualism? - 50:51 - Debating Indifference Principle Links mentioned: - Niagara University’s 2025 Fall Speaker Series: https://www.niagara.edu/academics/initiatives-and-institutes/fall-speaker-series/ - Michael Barnwell [Site]: https://www.philosophy4business.com/ - David Deutsch [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vKeWv-cdWkM - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - David Chalmers [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RH5qjdHhtBk - The Most Abused Theorem in Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo - The Mandela Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect - Efron’s Dice: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/EfronsDice.html - String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY - Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg - Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science

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]]> 3448 Yakir Aharonov: The Future Propagates Backward in Quantum Theory Yakir Aharonov argues quantum reality requires future states to propagate backward in time.Physicist Yakir Aharonov argues that the standard story of quantum mechanics is wrong, proposing a time-symmetric “two-state vector” view in which reality is defined by wavefunctions from both past and future. He explains weak measurements (information without collapse), nonlocal dynamics behind interference, and phenomena like the “quantum Cheshire Cat.” Aharonov recounts the birth of the Aharonov–Bohm effect, why gauge potentials mislead about locality, and how pre and post-selection restore causal insight without determinism. He shares memories of Bohm, Heisenberg, and Feynman, touches on gravitational and non-Abelian AB analogs, and lays out why a clear narrative—not just math—is essential to understanding quantum theory. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Links mentioned: - Yakir’s Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1023512 - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Shift Of An Electron Interference Pattern By Enclosed Magnetic Flux [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.5.3 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Yakir Aharonov argues quantum reality requires future states to propagate backward in time.Physicist Yakir Aharonov argues that the standard story of quantum mechanics is wrong, proposing a time-symmetric “two-state vector” view in which reality is defined by wavefunctions from both past and future. He explains weak measurements (information without collapse), nonlocal dynamics behind interference, and phenomena like the “quantum Cheshire Cat.” Aharonov recounts the birth of the Aharonov–Bohm effect, why gauge potentials mislead about locality, and how pre and post-selection restore causal insight without determinism. He shares memories of Bohm, Heisenberg, and Feynman, touches on gravitational and non-Abelian AB analogs, and lays out why a clear narrative—not just math—is essential to understanding quantum theory. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Links mentioned: - Yakir’s Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1023512 - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Shift Of An Electron Interference Pattern By Enclosed Magnetic Flux [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.5.3 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. 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Physicist Yakir Aharonov argues that the standard story of quantum mechanics is wrong, proposing a time-symmetric “two-state vector” view in which reality is defined by wavefunctions from both past and future. He explains weak measurements (information without collapse), nonlocal dynamics behind interference, and phenomena like the “quantum Cheshire Cat.” Aharonov recounts the birth of the Aharonov–Bohm effect, why gauge potentials mislead about locality, and how pre and post-selection restore causal insight without determinism. He shares memories of Bohm, Heisenberg, and Feynman, touches on gravitational and non-Abelian AB analogs, and lays out why a clear narrative—not just math—is essential to understanding quantum theory. Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Links mentioned: - Yakir’s Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1023512 - Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0 - Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU - Shift Of An Electron Interference Pattern By Enclosed Magnetic Flux [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.5.3 SUPPORT: - Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9 - Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 SOCIALS: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Guests do not pay to appear. Theories of Everything receives revenue solely from viewer donations, platform ads, and clearly labelled sponsors; no guest or associated entity has ever given compensation, directly or through intermediaries. #science

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]]> 3019 David Deutsch: Einstein Would Fail Modern Grant Applications David Deutsch argues that Einstein would struggle to secure modern research grants, exposing how funding systems favor incremental work over bold, fundamental ideas. He connects this bias to quantum computing, constructor theory, free will, and the role of creativity in scientific breakthroughs.- 00:00 - Einstein's Grant Application- 07:00 - Funding People, Not Projects- 12:35 - Is Physics Stagnant?- 17:34 - The "Checkbox" Problem- 26:05 - Physics vs. Math Departments- 32:42 - Fundamental vs. Foundational- 40:08 - Physicists and Philosophy- 45:44 - Why Academics Are Silent- 51:20 - The Problem of Quantum Gravity- 58:31 - Qubit Field Theory- 1:03:18 - Problem-Solving in Physics- 1:17:14 - Deutsch's "Impossible" List- 1:24:23 - Meeting Hugh Everett- 1:35:01 - Susskind's MWI Objections- 1:46:44 - Everett and Quantum Computing- 1:56:20 - Constructor Theory- 2:03:01 - Free Will and Knowledge- 2:09:08 - Follow The FunSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off - https://www.economist.com/toe- Claude: 50% off Claude Pro - http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Beginning Of Infinity [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Infinity-Explanations-Transform-World/dp/0143121359- How To Reverse Academia’s Stagnation [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/Em-85baHx0A- Qubit Field Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0401024- Quantum Theory, The Church–Turing Principle And The Universal Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspa.1985.0070- ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Alex Honnold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/D4oXvxqzSyA- Michael Levin Λ Anna Ciaunica: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E- The Heisenberg Picture: https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Advanced_Statistical_Mechanics_(Tuckerman)/09%3A_Review_of_the_basic_postulates_of_quantum_mechanics/9.04%3A_The_Heisenberg_Picture- Jacob Barandes Λ Emily Adlam: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg- Everett’s Letter To DeWitt: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/orig-02.html- The Many-Worlds Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Quantum-Mechanics-Princeton-Library/dp/069161895X- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk- Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:32:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything David Deutsch argues that Einstein would struggle to secure modern research grants, exposing how funding systems favor incremental work over bold, fundamental ideas. He connects this bias to quantum computing, constructor theory, free will, and the role of creativity in scientific breakthroughs.- 00:00 - Einstein's Grant Application- 07:00 - Funding People, Not Projects- 12:35 - Is Physics Stagnant?- 17:34 - The "Checkbox" Problem- 26:05 - Physics vs. Math Departments- 32:42 - Fundamental vs. Foundational- 40:08 - Physicists and Philosophy- 45:44 - Why Academics Are Silent- 51:20 - The Problem of Quantum Gravity- 58:31 - Qubit Field Theory- 1:03:18 - Problem-Solving in Physics- 1:17:14 - Deutsch's "Impossible" List- 1:24:23 - Meeting Hugh Everett- 1:35:01 - Susskind's MWI Objections- 1:46:44 - Everett and Quantum Computing- 1:56:20 - Constructor Theory- 2:03:01 - Free Will and Knowledge- 2:09:08 - Follow The FunSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off - https://www.economist.com/toe- Claude: 50% off Claude Pro - http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Beginning Of Infinity [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Infinity-Explanations-Transform-World/dp/0143121359- How To Reverse Academia’s Stagnation [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/Em-85baHx0A- Qubit Field Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0401024- Quantum Theory, The Church–Turing Principle And The Universal Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspa.1985.0070- ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Alex Honnold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/D4oXvxqzSyA- Michael Levin Λ Anna Ciaunica: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E- The Heisenberg Picture: https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Advanced_Statistical_Mechanics_(Tuckerman)/09%3A_Review_of_the_basic_postulates_of_quantum_mechanics/9.04%3A_The_Heisenberg_Picture- Jacob Barandes Λ Emily Adlam: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg- Everett’s Letter To DeWitt: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/orig-02.html- The Many-Worlds Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Quantum-Mechanics-Princeton-Library/dp/069161895X- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk- Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Einstein's Grant Application
- 07:00 - Funding People, Not Projects
- 12:35 - Is Physics Stagnant?
- 17:34 - The "Checkbox" Problem
- 26:05 - Physics vs. Math Departments
- 32:42 - Fundamental vs. Foundational
- 40:08 - Physicists and Philosophy
- 45:44 - Why Academics Are Silent
- 51:20 - The Problem of Quantum Gravity
- 58:31 - Qubit Field Theory
- 1:03:18 - Problem-Solving in Physics
- 1:17:14 - Deutsch's "Impossible" List
- 1:24:23 - Meeting Hugh Everett
- 1:35:01 - Susskind's MWI Objections
- 1:46:44 - Everett and Quantum Computing
- 1:56:20 - Constructor Theory
- 2:03:01 - Free Will and Knowledge
- 2:09:08 - Follow The Fun

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- Beginning Of Infinity [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Infinity-Explanations-Transform-World/dp/0143121359
- How To Reverse Academia’s Stagnation [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/Em-85baHx0A
- Qubit Field Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0401024
- Quantum Theory, The Church–Turing Principle And The Universal Quantum Computer [Paper]: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspa.1985.0070
- ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/
- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Wayne Myrvold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/HIoviZe14pY
- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20
- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY
- Alex Honnold [TOE]: https://youtu.be/D4oXvxqzSyA
- Michael Levin Λ Anna Ciaunica: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA
- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/FkYer0xP37E
- The Heisenberg Picture: https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Advanced_Statistical_Mechanics_(Tuckerman)/09%3A_Review_of_the_basic_postulates_of_quantum_mechanics/9.04%3A_The_Heisenberg_Picture
- Jacob Barandes Λ Emily Adlam: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg
- Everett’s Letter To DeWitt: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/orig-02.html
- The Many-Worlds Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Quantum-Mechanics-Princeton-Library/dp/069161895X
- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok
- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM
- Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM
- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU
- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8
- Yang-Hui He [TOE]: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk
- Maria Violaris [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Iya6tYN37ow

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]]> 8313 Wayne Myrvold: Entropy Isn't Real; It's What You Don't Know Wayne Myrvold reinterprets thermodynamics as a resource theory, arguing that the slogan “entropy always increases” follows from the second law rather than defining it. The conversation contrasts Gibbs and Boltzmann entropy, examines Maxwell’s demon, Landauer erasure, statistical bounds on Carnot efficiency, and explores implications for cosmology, ergodicity, and collapse theories, ending with pedagogical reflections and career advice.- 00:00 - Is entropy in the system or in our minds?- 07:12 - Original thermodynamics as a resource theory of heat and power- 18:24 - The second law does not assume entropy; entropy requires the second law- 30:58 - From caloric to molecular motion: historical view- 39:04 - Maxwell's insight: why the second law is not absolute- 48:11 - Information as a resource: knowledge and entropy- 1:00:53 - Boltzmann vs Gibbs: objective vs subjective entropy- 1:10:24 - Maxwell's demon and Landauer's principle- 1:25:02 - The inevitable "heat death" of the universe?- 1:30:19 - Why "disorder" misleads- 1:35:21 - Ergodic hypothesis: relevance and limits- 1:43:52 - Is statistical mechanics on shaky ground (like QFT)?- 1:50:50 - Career advice: do not join bandwagonsRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Concerning Several Conveniently Applicable Forms For The Main Equations Of The Mechanical Heat Theory [Paper]: https://web.lemoyne.edu/giunta/Clausius1865.pdf- John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M- On An Absolute Thermometric Scale [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Thomson_1848.pdf- Carnot Efficiency: https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Carnot_efficiency- Maxwell's Talk On Molecules: https://victorianweb.org/science/maxwell/molecules.html- Helmholtz Free Energy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/helmholtz-free-energy- Boltzmann Entropy: https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Western_Washington_University/Biophysical_Chemistry_(Smirnov_and_McCarty)/01%3A_Biochemical_Thermodynamics/1.05%3A_The_Boltzmann_Distribution_and_the_Statistical_Definition_of_Entropy- Maxwell's Letter: https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/PH-CAVENDISH-P-00092/1- Landauer's Principle: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S135521980300039X- On A Universal Tendency In Nature To The Dissipation Of Mechanical Energy: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786445208647126- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Understanding The Infinite [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Infinite-Shaughan-Lavine/dp/0674921178- Classical Electrodynamics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Classical_Electrodynamics-John-David-Jackson/dp/1119770769- Why Information Is Entropy [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/8Uilw9t-syQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Wayne Myrvold reinterprets thermodynamics as a resource theory, arguing that the slogan “entropy always increases” follows from the second law rather than defining it. The conversation contrasts Gibbs and Boltzmann entropy, examines Maxwell’s demon, Landauer erasure, statistical bounds on Carnot efficiency, and explores implications for cosmology, ergodicity, and collapse theories, ending with pedagogical reflections and career advice.- 00:00 - Is entropy in the system or in our minds?- 07:12 - Original thermodynamics as a resource theory of heat and power- 18:24 - The second law does not assume entropy; entropy requires the second law- 30:58 - From caloric to molecular motion: historical view- 39:04 - Maxwell's insight: why the second law is not absolute- 48:11 - Information as a resource: knowledge and entropy- 1:00:53 - Boltzmann vs Gibbs: objective vs subjective entropy- 1:10:24 - Maxwell's demon and Landauer's principle- 1:25:02 - The inevitable "heat death" of the universe?- 1:30:19 - Why "disorder" misleads- 1:35:21 - Ergodic hypothesis: relevance and limits- 1:43:52 - Is statistical mechanics on shaky ground (like QFT)?- 1:50:50 - Career advice: do not join bandwagonsRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Concerning Several Conveniently Applicable Forms For The Main Equations Of The Mechanical Heat Theory [Paper]: https://web.lemoyne.edu/giunta/Clausius1865.pdf- John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M- On An Absolute Thermometric Scale [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Thomson_1848.pdf- Carnot Efficiency: https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Carnot_efficiency- Maxwell's Talk On Molecules: https://victorianweb.org/science/maxwell/molecules.html- Helmholtz Free Energy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/helmholtz-free-energy- Boltzmann Entropy: https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Western_Washington_University/Biophysical_Chemistry_(Smirnov_and_McCarty)/01%3A_Biochemical_Thermodynamics/1.05%3A_The_Boltzmann_Distribution_and_the_Statistical_Definition_of_Entropy- Maxwell's Letter: https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/PH-CAVENDISH-P-00092/1- Landauer's Principle: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S135521980300039X- On A Universal Tendency In Nature To The Dissipation Of Mechanical Energy: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786445208647126- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Understanding The Infinite [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Infinite-Shaughan-Lavine/dp/0674921178- Classical Electrodynamics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Classical_Electrodynamics-John-David-Jackson/dp/1119770769- Why Information Is Entropy [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/8Uilw9t-syQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Is entropy in the system or in our minds?
- 07:12 - Original thermodynamics as a resource theory of heat and power
- 18:24 - The second law does not assume entropy; entropy requires the second law
- 30:58 - From caloric to molecular motion: historical view
- 39:04 - Maxwell's insight: why the second law is not absolute
- 48:11 - Information as a resource: knowledge and entropy
- 1:00:53 - Boltzmann vs Gibbs: objective vs subjective entropy
- 1:10:24 - Maxwell's demon and Landauer's principle
- 1:25:02 - The inevitable "heat death" of the universe?
- 1:30:19 - Why "disorder" misleads
- 1:35:21 - Ergodic hypothesis: relevance and limits
- 1:43:52 - Is statistical mechanics on shaky ground (like QFT)?
- 1:50:50 - Career advice: do not join bandwagons

RESOURCES:

- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8
- Concerning Several Conveniently Applicable Forms For The Main Equations Of The Mechanical Heat Theory [Paper]: https://web.lemoyne.edu/giunta/Clausius1865.pdf
- John Norton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Tghl6aS5A3M
- On An Absolute Thermometric Scale [Paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Thomson_1848.pdf
- Carnot Efficiency: https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Carnot_efficiency
- Maxwell's Talk On Molecules: https://victorianweb.org/science/maxwell/molecules.html
- Helmholtz Free Energy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/helmholtz-free-energy
- Boltzmann Entropy: https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Western_Washington_University/Biophysical_Chemistry_(Smirnov_and_McCarty)/01%3A_Biochemical_Thermodynamics/1.05%3A_The_Boltzmann_Distribution_and_the_Statistical_Definition_of_Entropy
- Maxwell's Letter: https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/PH-CAVENDISH-P-00092/1
- Landauer's Principle: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S135521980300039X
- On A Universal Tendency In Nature To The Dissipation Of Mechanical Energy: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786445208647126
- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/zNZCa1pVE20
- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU
- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Understanding The Infinite [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Infinite-Shaughan-Lavine/dp/0674921178
- Classical Electrodynamics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Classical_Electrodynamics-John-David-Jackson/dp/1119770769
- Why Information Is Entropy [YouTube]: https://youtu.be/8Uilw9t-syQ

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]]> 7534 Michael Levin and Anil Seth: Your Brain Is Not a Computer Anil Seth and Michael Levin debate whether brains are computers, how consciousness relates to substrate, and if algorithms can ever capture life and mind. Levin argues machines can access a platonic space of agency via embodied interfaces, xenobots, and compositional agents, while Seth challenges the software-hardware split using information theory, Granger causality, and psychophysics. Together they probe islands of awareness, degeneracy, bubble-sort side quests, LLM surprises, alignment, and how to ask better scientific questions.- 00:00 - Anil Seth & Michael Levin: Islands of Consciousness & Xenobots- 08:24 - Substrate Dependence: Why Biology Isn't Just 'Wetware'- 13:13 - Beyond Algorithms: Do Machines Tap Into a 'Platonic Space'?- 21:46 - The Ghost in the Algorithm: Emergent Agency in Bubble Sort- 29:26 - Degeneracy: The Biological Principle AI is Missing- 36:34 - The Multiplicity of Agency: Are Your Cells Conscious?- 43:24 - Unconscious Processing or Inaccessible Consciousness? The Split-Brain Problem- 49:32 - The Ultimate Experiment to Decode Consciousness- 57:31 - A Counter-Intuitive Discovery: Consciousness is Less Emergent- 1:03:39 - Psychedelics, LLMs, and the Frontiers of SurpriseSPONSORS:- HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life. One per box with active subscription; free meals applied as discount on first box; new subscribers only; varies by plan. http://HelloFresh.com/THEORIESOFEVERYTHING10FM- Claude: 50% off Claude Pro, including Claude Code. http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_hUEqXhDbVs- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Living Things Are Not Machines [Article]: https://www.noemamag.com/living-things-are-not-machines-also-they-totally-are/- Classical Sorting Algorithms [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.05375- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- Being You: A New Science of Consciousness [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Being-You-New-Science-Consciousness/dp/1524742872/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0- The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- Andres Gomez-Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gi08eVU_-f8- MIT's Augmentation Summit: https://augmentationlab.org/summit- Granger Causality Analysis [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25716830/- Dynamical Independence [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.99.022143 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:15:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Anil Seth and Michael Levin debate whether brains are computers, how consciousness relates to substrate, and if algorithms can ever capture life and mind. Levin argues machines can access a platonic space of agency via embodied interfaces, xenobots, and compositional agents, while Seth challenges the software-hardware split using information theory, Granger causality, and psychophysics. Together they probe islands of awareness, degeneracy, bubble-sort side quests, LLM surprises, alignment, and how to ask better scientific questions.- 00:00 - Anil Seth & Michael Levin: Islands of Consciousness & Xenobots- 08:24 - Substrate Dependence: Why Biology Isn't Just 'Wetware'- 13:13 - Beyond Algorithms: Do Machines Tap Into a 'Platonic Space'?- 21:46 - The Ghost in the Algorithm: Emergent Agency in Bubble Sort- 29:26 - Degeneracy: The Biological Principle AI is Missing- 36:34 - The Multiplicity of Agency: Are Your Cells Conscious?- 43:24 - Unconscious Processing or Inaccessible Consciousness? The Split-Brain Problem- 49:32 - The Ultimate Experiment to Decode Consciousness- 57:31 - A Counter-Intuitive Discovery: Consciousness is Less Emergent- 1:03:39 - Psychedelics, LLMs, and the Frontiers of SurpriseSPONSORS:- HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life. One per box with active subscription; free meals applied as discount on first box; new subscribers only; varies by plan. http://HelloFresh.com/THEORIESOFEVERYTHING10FM- Claude: 50% off Claude Pro, including Claude Code. http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_hUEqXhDbVs- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Living Things Are Not Machines [Article]: https://www.noemamag.com/living-things-are-not-machines-also-they-totally-are/- Classical Sorting Algorithms [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.05375- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- Being You: A New Science of Consciousness [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Being-You-New-Science-Consciousness/dp/1524742872/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0- The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- Andres Gomez-Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gi08eVU_-f8- MIT's Augmentation Summit: https://augmentationlab.org/summit- Granger Causality Analysis [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25716830/- Dynamical Independence [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.99.022143 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Anil Seth & Michael Levin: Islands of Consciousness & Xenobots
- 08:24 - Substrate Dependence: Why Biology Isn't Just 'Wetware'
- 13:13 - Beyond Algorithms: Do Machines Tap Into a 'Platonic Space'?
- 21:46 - The Ghost in the Algorithm: Emergent Agency in Bubble Sort
- 29:26 - Degeneracy: The Biological Principle AI is Missing
- 36:34 - The Multiplicity of Agency: Are Your Cells Conscious?
- 43:24 - Unconscious Processing or Inaccessible Consciousness? The Split-Brain Problem
- 49:32 - The Ultimate Experiment to Decode Consciousness
- 57:31 - A Counter-Intuitive Discovery: Consciousness is Less Emergent
- 1:03:39 - Psychedelics, LLMs, and the Frontiers of Surprise

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RESOURCES:

- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s
- Anil Seth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_hUEqXhDbVs
- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE
- Living Things Are Not Machines [Article]: https://www.noemamag.com/living-things-are-not-machines-also-they-totally-are/
- Classical Sorting Algorithms [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.05375
- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA
- Being You: A New Science of Consciousness [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Being-You-New-Science-Consciousness/dp/1524742872/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
- The Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk
- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0
- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM
- Andres Gomez-Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gi08eVU_-f8
- MIT's Augmentation Summit: https://augmentationlab.org/summit
- Granger Causality Analysis [Paper]: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25716830/
- Dynamical Independence [Paper]: https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.99.022143

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4353 Lilian Dindo: ACT Therapy for OCD, Anxiety, and Obsessive Thoughts https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Lilian Dindo explains Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive thoughts They discuss how ACT can help uncover personal values, differentiate anxiety from excitement, and even boost learning in math and physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:05 - What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy?- 00:08:12 - Suffering is a part of life- 00:11:06 - ACT is not just for therapy, but for general illness and rejection- 00:14:24 - Lilian's feeling anxiety in this interview *right now*, but ACT is helping- 00:15:57 - Dealing with panic attacks- 00:18:22 - "Anxiety" and "excitement" are physiologically indistinguishable- 00:20:00 - Implementing ACT (specific example)- 00:26:15 - Stop avoiding. The mind works by addition (not subtraction)!- 00:30:00 - Choosing courage vs. "mustering" courage- 00:30:51 - Coping vs. mollifying- 00:33:45 - Goal oriented vs. Value oriented- 00:36:06 - How to uncover your own values?- 00:42:14 - Do values imply a "should"? (specific example)- 00:47:45 - What separates those for whom therapy works for, from those it doesn't?- 00:54:57 - Suicidal ideation / psychosis (there's hope with ACT)- 00:57:14 - Enhancing learning math / physics- 00:59:50 - Acceptance vs Acknowledgement- 01:01:40 - Physical vs Psychology (mind and body connection)- 01:05:53 - A visual example you can employ to abate anxiety- 01:10:39 - The role of belief / hope / faith / trust- 01:11:08 - "Thanking" the negative thought / emotion- 01:11:50 - People don't suffer with just ONE issue, but multipleSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Lilian's links:- http://actfindyourpath.com- https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/lilian-dindo-20557- https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/act-on-health-lab- http://contextualscience.org- Links mentioned:- Karl Friston episode: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- A H Almaas episode: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Curt's Crash Course on Theoretical Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:51:00 -0000 Lilian Dindo on Mindfulness, Acceptance, Coping with Obsessive Thoughts, and ACT Therapy full 95 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 Lilian Dindo is a Professor of Medicine at Baylor College, and we talk about ACT therapy. Sponsor: Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LILIAN'S LINKS: -http://actfindyourpath.com -https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/lilian-dindo-20557 -https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/act-on-health-lab -http://contextualscience.org LINKS MENTIONED: -Karl Friston episode: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M -A H Almaas episode: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA -Curt's Crash Course on Theoretical Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:05 What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy? 00:08:12 Suffering is a part of life 00:11:06 ACT is not just for therapy, but for general illness and rejection 00:14:24 Lilian's feeling anxiety in this interview *right now*, but ACT is helping 00:15:57 Dealing with panic attacks 00:18:22 "Anxiety" and "excitement" are physiologically indistinguishable 00:20:00 Implementing ACT (specific example) 00:26:15 Stop avoiding. The mind works by addition (not subtraction)! 00:30:00 Choosing courage vs. "mustering" courage 00:30:51 Coping vs. mollifying 00:33:45 Goal oriented vs. Value oriented 00:36:06 How to uncover your own values? 00:42:14 Do values imply a "should"? (specific example) 00:47:45 What separates those for whom therapy works for, from those who it doesn't? 00:54:57 Suicidal ideation / psychosis (there's hope with ACT) 00:57:14 Enhancing learning math / physics 00:59:50 Acceptance vs Acknowledgement 01:01:40 Physical vs Psychology (mind and body connection) 01:05:53 A visual example you can employ to abate anxiety 01:10:39 The role of belief / hope / faith / trust 01:11:08 "Thanking" the negative thought / emotion 01:11:50 People don't suffer with just ONE issue, but multiple * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Lilian Dindo explains Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive thoughts They discuss how ACT can help uncover personal values, differentiate anxiety from excitement, and even boost learning in math and physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:05 - What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy?- 00:08:12 - Suffering is a part of life- 00:11:06 - ACT is not just for therapy, but for general illness and rejection- 00:14:24 - Lilian's feeling anxiety in this interview *right now*, but ACT is helping- 00:15:57 - Dealing with panic attacks- 00:18:22 - "Anxiety" and "excitement" are physiologically indistinguishable- 00:20:00 - Implementing ACT (specific example)- 00:26:15 - Stop avoiding. The mind works by addition (not subtraction)!- 00:30:00 - Choosing courage vs. "mustering" courage- 00:30:51 - Coping vs. mollifying- 00:33:45 - Goal oriented vs. Value oriented- 00:36:06 - How to uncover your own values?- 00:42:14 - Do values imply a "should"? (specific example)- 00:47:45 - What separates those for whom therapy works for, from those it doesn't?- 00:54:57 - Suicidal ideation / psychosis (there's hope with ACT)- 00:57:14 - Enhancing learning math / physics- 00:59:50 - Acceptance vs Acknowledgement- 01:01:40 - Physical vs Psychology (mind and body connection)- 01:05:53 - A visual example you can employ to abate anxiety- 01:10:39 - The role of belief / hope / faith / trust- 01:11:08 - "Thanking" the negative thought / emotion- 01:11:50 - People don't suffer with just ONE issue, but multipleSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Lilian's links:- http://actfindyourpath.com- https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/lilian-dindo-20557- https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/act-on-health-lab- http://contextualscience.org- Links mentioned:- Karl Friston episode: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- A H Almaas episode: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Curt's Crash Course on Theoretical Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:05 - What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy?
- 00:08:12 - Suffering is a part of life
- 00:11:06 - ACT is not just for therapy, but for general illness and rejection
- 00:14:24 - Lilian's feeling anxiety in this interview *right now*, but ACT is helping
- 00:15:57 - Dealing with panic attacks
- 00:18:22 - "Anxiety" and "excitement" are physiologically indistinguishable
- 00:20:00 - Implementing ACT (specific example)
- 00:26:15 - Stop avoiding. The mind works by addition (not subtraction)!
- 00:30:00 - Choosing courage vs. "mustering" courage
- 00:30:51 - Coping vs. mollifying
- 00:33:45 - Goal oriented vs. Value oriented
- 00:36:06 - How to uncover your own values?
- 00:42:14 - Do values imply a "should"? (specific example)
- 00:47:45 - What separates those for whom therapy works for, from those it doesn't?
- 00:54:57 - Suicidal ideation / psychosis (there's hope with ACT)
- 00:57:14 - Enhancing learning math / physics
- 00:59:50 - Acceptance vs Acknowledgement
- 01:01:40 - Physical vs Psychology (mind and body connection)
- 01:05:53 - A visual example you can employ to abate anxiety
- 01:10:39 - The role of belief / hope / faith / trust
- 01:11:08 - "Thanking" the negative thought / emotion
- 01:11:50 - People don't suffer with just ONE issue, but multiple

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- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0
- Lilian's links:
- http://actfindyourpath.com
- https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/lilian-dindo-20557
- https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/act-on-health-lab
- http://contextualscience.org
- Links mentioned:
- Karl Friston episode: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- A H Almaas episode: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA
- Curt's Crash Course on Theoretical Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4499 no Andres Gomez-Emilsson: Mathematical Models That Predict DMT Trips Andrés Gómez-Emilsson reveals mathematical models that predict the geometry and patterns of DMT experiences. They explore how color geometry, GPU‑driven tools, and concepts like psychedelic thermodynamics can map qualia beyond ordinary sensory input.SPONSORS:- Verso Nightcap Elixir: 15% off your first order - https://evening.ver.so/toe - The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:49:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Andrés Gómez-Emilsson reveals mathematical models that predict the geometry and patterns of DMT experiences. They explore how color geometry, GPU‑driven tools, and concepts like psychedelic thermodynamics can map qualia beyond ordinary sensory input.SPONSORS:- Verso Nightcap Elixir: 15% off your first order - https://evening.ver.so/toe - The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com - Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5423 Curt Jaimungal: Philosophers vs. Physicists Curt discusses how philosophy has directly contributed to physics through Bell's theorem, decoherence theory, the hole argument, and more. He also explores hidden philosophical assumptions in physics with John Norton that many scientists overlook.SPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (Coinbase): https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- John Norton [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tghl6aS5A3M&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA- Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U- How Not to Do Philosophy of Science [article]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Goodies/How_not/How_not.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEK4-XtMwro- The Hole Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/spacetime-holearg/- General covariance and general relativity [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/decades.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Emily Adlam Λ Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw1ewLJUgOg- Eaters of the lotus [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Eaters_final.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com- John Norton’s profile: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/jdnorton.html- #science: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:51:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt discusses how philosophy has directly contributed to physics through Bell's theorem, decoherence theory, the hole argument, and more. He also explores hidden philosophical assumptions in physics with John Norton that many scientists overlook.SPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (Coinbase): https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- John Norton [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tghl6aS5A3M&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA- Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U- How Not to Do Philosophy of Science [article]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Goodies/How_not/How_not.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEK4-XtMwro- The Hole Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/spacetime-holearg/- General covariance and general relativity [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/decades.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Emily Adlam Λ Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw1ewLJUgOg- Eaters of the lotus [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Eaters_final.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com- John Norton’s profile: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/jdnorton.html- #science: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/science Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- John Norton [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tghl6aS5A3M&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA
- Neil deGrasse Tyson [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U
- How Not to Do Philosophy of Science [article]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Goodies/How_not/How_not.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEK4-XtMwro
- The Hole Argument: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/spacetime-holearg/
- General covariance and general relativity [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/decades.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Emily Adlam Λ Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw1ewLJUgOg
- Eaters of the lotus [paper]: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Eaters_final.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- John Norton’s profile: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/jdnorton.html
- #science: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/science

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 571 Stephen Wolfram: Why the Universe Is Pure Computation Stephen Wolfram argues the universe is pure computation, with observers creating physics through sampling limits. We examine computational irreducibility, discrete space, multi‑way evolution, and how observers shape physical laws from thermodynamics to quantum mechanics. Wolfram also connects his ideas to AI, biology and the emerging field of ruliology.SPONSORS:- Claude: Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code at http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners at https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:07:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Stephen Wolfram argues the universe is pure computation, with observers creating physics through sampling limits. We examine computational irreducibility, discrete space, multi‑way evolution, and how observers shape physical laws from thermodynamics to quantum mechanics. Wolfram also connects his ideas to AI, biology and the emerging field of ruliology.SPONSORS:- Claude: Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code at http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners at https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Claude: Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code at http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything
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]]> 7658 Max Tegmark: Why AI Belongs Inside Physics, Not Computer Science MIT physicist Max Tegmark argues that artificial intelligence belongs inside physics and that consciousness will be the next frontier. He distinguishes intelligence from subjective experience, outlines falsifiable experiments with brain‑reading technology, and shows how concepts like Hopfield energy landscapes and mechanistic interpretability connect mind, math, and machines.- 00:00 - Why AI is the New Frontier of Physics- 09:38 - Is Consciousness Just a Byproduct of Intelligence?- 16:43 - A Falsifiable Theory of Consciousness? (The MEG Helmet Experiment)- 27:34 - Beyond Neural Correlates: A New Paradigm for Scientific Inquiry- 38:40 - Humanity: The Masters of Underestimation (Fermi's AI Analogy)- 51:27 - What Are an AI's True Goals? (The Serial Killer Problem)- 1:03:42 - Fermat's Principle, Entropy, and the Physics of Goals- 1:15:52 - Eureka Moment: When an AI Discovered Geometry on Its Own- 1:30:01 - Refuting the "AI Doomers": We Have More Agency Than We ThinkSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Max's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eBXEZxgAAAAJ&hl=en- Language Models Use Trigonometry to Do Addition [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.00873- Generalization from Starvation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.08255- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Iceberg of Consciousness [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Improved Measures of Integrated Information [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.02626- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY- Daniel Schmachtenberger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- The "All Possible Paths" Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:06:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything MIT physicist Max Tegmark argues that artificial intelligence belongs inside physics and that consciousness will be the next frontier. He distinguishes intelligence from subjective experience, outlines falsifiable experiments with brain‑reading technology, and shows how concepts like Hopfield energy landscapes and mechanistic interpretability connect mind, math, and machines.- 00:00 - Why AI is the New Frontier of Physics- 09:38 - Is Consciousness Just a Byproduct of Intelligence?- 16:43 - A Falsifiable Theory of Consciousness? (The MEG Helmet Experiment)- 27:34 - Beyond Neural Correlates: A New Paradigm for Scientific Inquiry- 38:40 - Humanity: The Masters of Underestimation (Fermi's AI Analogy)- 51:27 - What Are an AI's True Goals? (The Serial Killer Problem)- 1:03:42 - Fermat's Principle, Entropy, and the Physics of Goals- 1:15:52 - Eureka Moment: When an AI Discovered Geometry on Its Own- 1:30:01 - Refuting the "AI Doomers": We Have More Agency Than We ThinkSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Max's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eBXEZxgAAAAJ&hl=en- Language Models Use Trigonometry to Do Addition [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.00873- Generalization from Starvation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.08255- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Iceberg of Consciousness [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Improved Measures of Integrated Information [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.02626- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY- Daniel Schmachtenberger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- The "All Possible Paths" Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Why AI is the New Frontier of Physics
- 09:38 - Is Consciousness Just a Byproduct of Intelligence?
- 16:43 - A Falsifiable Theory of Consciousness? (The MEG Helmet Experiment)
- 27:34 - Beyond Neural Correlates: A New Paradigm for Scientific Inquiry
- 38:40 - Humanity: The Masters of Underestimation (Fermi's AI Analogy)
- 51:27 - What Are an AI's True Goals? (The Serial Killer Problem)
- 1:03:42 - Fermat's Principle, Entropy, and the Physics of Goals
- 1:15:52 - Eureka Moment: When an AI Discovered Geometry on Its Own
- 1:30:01 - Refuting the "AI Doomers": We Have More Agency Than We Think

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- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
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- Max's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eBXEZxgAAAAJ&hl=en
- Language Models Use Trigonometry to Do Addition [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.00873
- Generalization from Starvation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.08255
- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE
- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s
- Iceberg of Consciousness [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk
- Improved Measures of Integrated Information [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.02626
- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo
- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0
- Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY
- Daniel Schmachtenberger [TOE]: https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U
- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8
- The "All Possible Paths" Myth [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0

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]]> 6593 Matthieu Pageau: The Symbolic Grammar Hidden in Christianity Matthieu Pageau unpacks Christian symbolic grammar where heaven represents plan and earth represents material. Pageau argues that Satan functions as a tester before becoming a villain, and he connects feminine concepts to renewal and the logic of Gödel's incompleteness. The conversation also examines biblical narratives from Job to Ruth through this symbolic lens.- 00:00 - Who Are You? (Identity as Relational vs. Self-Defined)- 04:54 - How Matthieu's Project Differs From His Brother's (Jonathan Pageau)- 10:25 - The God-Created Function of Satan vs. The Fallen Entity- 18:34 - Are Internal Critics "Functional Satanists"?- 23:02 - Satan in the Book of Job: The Divine Hacker- 27:50 - The Axioms of Reality: A Computer Scientist's Worldview- 32:08 - Heaven as "The Plan," Earth as "The Materials"- 36:50 - The Dual Nature of Chaos (Symbolism of Water)- 44:08 - Why Are Women Central to the Resurrection Story?- 49:14 - The Simple Act That Could Have Prevented "The Fall"- 52:18 - Godel's Incompleteness Theorem as the 'Feminine' Crown- 59:31 - Redeeming the Exiled: The Pattern of Ruth- 1:05:00 - A Christian in Exile: Matthieu's Spiritual Homelessness- 1:16:15 - How to Escape Metaphysical Exile- 1:21:44 - The Will to Power: When Criticism Becomes Corrupt- 1:26:53 - The Paradox: Why You MUST Believe Yours is 'The Real Church'- 1:34:25 - What 'Nature' Truly Means- 1:47:44 - Why Renewal, Updating, and Competition Are 'Feminine'- 1:55:10 - The Story of Tamar: Deception as Righteous Renewal- 2:01:00 - How to Read the Bible Symbolically- 2:09:51 - Why Symbolism Applies to Stories, Not Raw Data- 2:21:34 - The 'Dangerous' Vision That Birthed The Book- 2:31:31 - Mind vs. Spirit vs. Outlook (And The Final Paradox)RESOURCES:- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- The Language Of Creation [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Creation-Symbolism-Genesis-Commentary/dp/1981549331/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0- Jonathan Pageau [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X3co_AA6yec- Wolfgang Smith [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30- Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w- The Story Of The Fall: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=NIV- The Most Abused Theorem In Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:36:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Matthieu Pageau unpacks Christian symbolic grammar where heaven represents plan and earth represents material. Pageau argues that Satan functions as a tester before becoming a villain, and he connects feminine concepts to renewal and the logic of Gödel's incompleteness. The conversation also examines biblical narratives from Job to Ruth through this symbolic lens.- 00:00 - Who Are You? (Identity as Relational vs. Self-Defined)- 04:54 - How Matthieu's Project Differs From His Brother's (Jonathan Pageau)- 10:25 - The God-Created Function of Satan vs. The Fallen Entity- 18:34 - Are Internal Critics "Functional Satanists"?- 23:02 - Satan in the Book of Job: The Divine Hacker- 27:50 - The Axioms of Reality: A Computer Scientist's Worldview- 32:08 - Heaven as "The Plan," Earth as "The Materials"- 36:50 - The Dual Nature of Chaos (Symbolism of Water)- 44:08 - Why Are Women Central to the Resurrection Story?- 49:14 - The Simple Act That Could Have Prevented "The Fall"- 52:18 - Godel's Incompleteness Theorem as the 'Feminine' Crown- 59:31 - Redeeming the Exiled: The Pattern of Ruth- 1:05:00 - A Christian in Exile: Matthieu's Spiritual Homelessness- 1:16:15 - How to Escape Metaphysical Exile- 1:21:44 - The Will to Power: When Criticism Becomes Corrupt- 1:26:53 - The Paradox: Why You MUST Believe Yours is 'The Real Church'- 1:34:25 - What 'Nature' Truly Means- 1:47:44 - Why Renewal, Updating, and Competition Are 'Feminine'- 1:55:10 - The Story of Tamar: Deception as Righteous Renewal- 2:01:00 - How to Read the Bible Symbolically- 2:09:51 - Why Symbolism Applies to Stories, Not Raw Data- 2:21:34 - The 'Dangerous' Vision That Birthed The Book- 2:31:31 - Mind vs. Spirit vs. Outlook (And The Final Paradox)RESOURCES:- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- The Language Of Creation [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Creation-Symbolism-Genesis-Commentary/dp/1981549331/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0- Jonathan Pageau [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X3co_AA6yec- Wolfgang Smith [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vp18_L_y_30- Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Leo Gura [TOE]: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w- The Story Of The Fall: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=NIV- The Most Abused Theorem In Math [TOE]: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Who Are You? (Identity as Relational vs. Self-Defined)
- 04:54 - How Matthieu's Project Differs From His Brother's (Jonathan Pageau)
- 10:25 - The God-Created Function of Satan vs. The Fallen Entity
- 18:34 - Are Internal Critics "Functional Satanists"?
- 23:02 - Satan in the Book of Job: The Divine Hacker
- 27:50 - The Axioms of Reality: A Computer Scientist's Worldview
- 32:08 - Heaven as "The Plan," Earth as "The Materials"
- 36:50 - The Dual Nature of Chaos (Symbolism of Water)
- 44:08 - Why Are Women Central to the Resurrection Story?
- 49:14 - The Simple Act That Could Have Prevented "The Fall"
- 52:18 - Godel's Incompleteness Theorem as the 'Feminine' Crown
- 59:31 - Redeeming the Exiled: The Pattern of Ruth
- 1:05:00 - A Christian in Exile: Matthieu's Spiritual Homelessness
- 1:16:15 - How to Escape Metaphysical Exile
- 1:21:44 - The Will to Power: When Criticism Becomes Corrupt
- 1:26:53 - The Paradox: Why You MUST Believe Yours is 'The Real Church'
- 1:34:25 - What 'Nature' Truly Means
- 1:47:44 - Why Renewal, Updating, and Competition Are 'Feminine'
- 1:55:10 - The Story of Tamar: Deception as Righteous Renewal
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]]> 10240 Frederic Schuller: The Physicist Who Derived Gravity From Electromagnetism Frederic Schuller derives gravity from electromagnetism using matter action and port-Hamiltonian methods. He explores port‑Hamiltonian methods, probability ports in quantum formalism, and the implications for causal structure and spacetime geometry.- 00:00 - Deriving Einstein from Maxwell Alone- 05:55 - Why Energy Doesn't Flow in Quantum Systems- 11:45 - How Modest Ideas Lead to Spacetime Revolution- 19:00 - Matter Dynamics Dictate Spacetime Geometry- 24:03 - Maxwell to Einstein-Hilbert Action- 31:00 - If Light Rays Split in Vacuum Then Einstein is Wrong- 38:04 - When Your Theory is Wrong- 46:10 - From Propositional Logic to Differential Geometry- 54:00 - Never Use Motivating Examples- 1:02:00 - Why Only Active Researchers Should Teach- 1:09:40 - High Demands as Greatest Motivator- 1:16:00 - Is Gravity a Force?- 1:27:00 - Academic Freedom vs Bureaucratic Science- 1:38:00 - Why String Theory Didn't Feel Right- 1:46:05 - Formal vs Conceptual Understanding- 1:54:10 - Master Any Subject: Check Every Equal Sign- 2:04:00 - The Drama of Blackboard Teaching- 2:13:15 - Why Physical Presence Matters in UniversitiesSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Frederic's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations- Frederic's Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@FredericSchuller- Frederic's Bio: https://people.utwente.nl/f.p.schuller- General Relativity Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist- Quantum Harmonic Oscillator [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/s3I_MGfGm-w- Constructive Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2003.09726- Geometry Of Manifolds [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0508170- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- All Possible Paths [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Space-Time Structure [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Time-Structure-Cambridge-Science-Classics/dp/0521315204- Greg Chaitin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY- Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E3y-Z0pgupg- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- What Is Energy? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms- Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Frederic Schuller derives gravity from electromagnetism using matter action and port-Hamiltonian methods. He explores port‑Hamiltonian methods, probability ports in quantum formalism, and the implications for causal structure and spacetime geometry.- 00:00 - Deriving Einstein from Maxwell Alone- 05:55 - Why Energy Doesn't Flow in Quantum Systems- 11:45 - How Modest Ideas Lead to Spacetime Revolution- 19:00 - Matter Dynamics Dictate Spacetime Geometry- 24:03 - Maxwell to Einstein-Hilbert Action- 31:00 - If Light Rays Split in Vacuum Then Einstein is Wrong- 38:04 - When Your Theory is Wrong- 46:10 - From Propositional Logic to Differential Geometry- 54:00 - Never Use Motivating Examples- 1:02:00 - Why Only Active Researchers Should Teach- 1:09:40 - High Demands as Greatest Motivator- 1:16:00 - Is Gravity a Force?- 1:27:00 - Academic Freedom vs Bureaucratic Science- 1:38:00 - Why String Theory Didn't Feel Right- 1:46:05 - Formal vs Conceptual Understanding- 1:54:10 - Master Any Subject: Check Every Equal Sign- 2:04:00 - The Drama of Blackboard Teaching- 2:13:15 - Why Physical Presence Matters in UniversitiesSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Frederic's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations- Frederic's Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@FredericSchuller- Frederic's Bio: https://people.utwente.nl/f.p.schuller- General Relativity Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist- Quantum Harmonic Oscillator [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/s3I_MGfGm-w- Constructive Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2003.09726- Geometry Of Manifolds [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0508170- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- All Possible Paths [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Space-Time Structure [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Time-Structure-Cambridge-Science-Classics/dp/0521315204- Greg Chaitin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY- Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Jonathan Oppenheim [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E3y-Z0pgupg- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- What Is Energy? [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hQk9GLZ0Fms- Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. 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- 00:00 - Deriving Einstein from Maxwell Alone
- 05:55 - Why Energy Doesn't Flow in Quantum Systems
- 11:45 - How Modest Ideas Lead to Spacetime Revolution
- 19:00 - Matter Dynamics Dictate Spacetime Geometry
- 24:03 - Maxwell to Einstein-Hilbert Action
- 31:00 - If Light Rays Split in Vacuum Then Einstein is Wrong
- 38:04 - When Your Theory is Wrong
- 46:10 - From Propositional Logic to Differential Geometry
- 54:00 - Never Use Motivating Examples
- 1:02:00 - Why Only Active Researchers Should Teach
- 1:09:40 - High Demands as Greatest Motivator
- 1:16:00 - Is Gravity a Force?
- 1:27:00 - Academic Freedom vs Bureaucratic Science
- 1:38:00 - Why String Theory Didn't Feel Right
- 1:46:05 - Formal vs Conceptual Understanding
- 1:54:10 - Master Any Subject: Check Every Equal Sign
- 2:04:00 - The Drama of Blackboard Teaching
- 2:13:15 - Why Physical Presence Matters in Universities

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- General Relativity Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist
- Quantum Harmonic Oscillator [Lecture]: https://youtu.be/s3I_MGfGm-w
- Constructive Gravity [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2003.09726
- Geometry Of Manifolds [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0508170
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]]> 9442 Gerard 't Hooft: Why the Universe Is a Deterministic Machine Gerard 't Hooft (Nobel laureate) argues quantum mechanics is wrong—the universe is a deterministic machine. He explores superdeterminism, cellular automata, and the implications for black hole information and hidden variables.- 00:00 - Why Quantum Mechanics is Fundamentally Wrong- 05:00 - The Frustrating Blind Spots of Modern Physicists- 11:27 - The "Hidden Variables" That Truly Explain Reality- 17:00 - The "True" Equations of the Universe Will Have No Superposition- 23:00 - Our Universe as a Cellular Automaton- 30:02 - Why Real Numbers Don't Exist in Physics- 39:14 - Can This Radical Theory Even Be Falsified?- 46:29 - How Superdeterminism Defeats Bell's Theorem- 58:19 - 't Hooft's Radical View on Quantum Gravity- 1:08:24 - Solving the Black Hole Information Paradox with "Clones"- 1:14:00 - What YOU Would Experience Falling Into a Black Hole- 1:20:17 - How 't Hooft Almost Beat a Nobel Prize DiscoverySPONSORS:- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- The Economist discount: https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Gerard’s site: https://webspace.science.uu.nl/~hooft101/- Gerard’s papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1019113- Cellular Automaton Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Cellular-Automaton-Interpretation-Mechanics-Fundamental/dp/3319823140- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Conway’s Game Of Life: https://playgameoflife.com/- Julian Barbour [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Sabine’s video on Gerard: https://youtu.be/2kxoq5UzAEQ- Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E3y-Z0pgupg- Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A- Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Bernardo Kastrup & Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Latham Boyle [TOE]: https://youtu.be/nyLeeEFKk04- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Birth of Asymptotic Freedom [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0550321385902068- How To Become A Good Theoretical Physicist [Article]: https://www.goodtheorist.science/index.html- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:15:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Gerard 't Hooft (Nobel laureate) argues quantum mechanics is wrong—the universe is a deterministic machine. He explores superdeterminism, cellular automata, and the implications for black hole information and hidden variables.- 00:00 - Why Quantum Mechanics is Fundamentally Wrong- 05:00 - The Frustrating Blind Spots of Modern Physicists- 11:27 - The "Hidden Variables" That Truly Explain Reality- 17:00 - The "True" Equations of the Universe Will Have No Superposition- 23:00 - Our Universe as a Cellular Automaton- 30:02 - Why Real Numbers Don't Exist in Physics- 39:14 - Can This Radical Theory Even Be Falsified?- 46:29 - How Superdeterminism Defeats Bell's Theorem- 58:19 - 't Hooft's Radical View on Quantum Gravity- 1:08:24 - Solving the Black Hole Information Paradox with "Clones"- 1:14:00 - What YOU Would Experience Falling Into a Black Hole- 1:20:17 - How 't Hooft Almost Beat a Nobel Prize DiscoverySPONSORS:- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- The Economist discount: https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Gerard’s site: https://webspace.science.uu.nl/~hooft101/- Gerard’s papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1019113- Cellular Automaton Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Cellular-Automaton-Interpretation-Mechanics-Fundamental/dp/3319823140- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Conway’s Game Of Life: https://playgameoflife.com/- Julian Barbour [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Sabine’s video on Gerard: https://youtu.be/2kxoq5UzAEQ- Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E3y-Z0pgupg- Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A- Carlo Rovelli [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hF4SAketEHY- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Bernardo Kastrup & Sabine Hossenfelder [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Claudia De Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Neil Turok [TOE]: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Latham Boyle [TOE]: https://youtu.be/nyLeeEFKk04- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Birth of Asymptotic Freedom [Paper]: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0550321385902068- How To Become A Good Theoretical Physicist [Article]: https://www.goodtheorist.science/index.html- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Why Quantum Mechanics is Fundamentally Wrong
- 05:00 - The Frustrating Blind Spots of Modern Physicists
- 11:27 - The "Hidden Variables" That Truly Explain Reality
- 17:00 - The "True" Equations of the Universe Will Have No Superposition
- 23:00 - Our Universe as a Cellular Automaton
- 30:02 - Why Real Numbers Don't Exist in Physics
- 39:14 - Can This Radical Theory Even Be Falsified?
- 46:29 - How Superdeterminism Defeats Bell's Theorem
- 58:19 - 't Hooft's Radical View on Quantum Gravity
- 1:08:24 - Solving the Black Hole Information Paradox with "Clones"
- 1:14:00 - What YOU Would Experience Falling Into a Black Hole
- 1:20:17 - How 't Hooft Almost Beat a Nobel Prize Discovery

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- Gerard’s papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1019113
- Cellular Automaton Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Cellular-Automaton-Interpretation-Mechanics-Fundamental/dp/3319823140
- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM
- Emily Adlam & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/rw1ewLJUgOg
- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU
- Conway’s Game Of Life: https://playgameoflife.com/
- Julian Barbour [TOE]: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os
- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs
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]]> 5615 Felix Finster: How Dirac's 90-Year-Old Error Unifies All of Physics Felix Finster proposes causal fermion systems unify physics by building spacetime from quantum correlations. The conversation covers the Dirac sea, emergence of geometry, the Born rule, and implications for quantum gravity and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:12 - The Origins of Causal Fermion Systems- 06:55 - Engaging with Alternative Theories in Physics- 15:22 - The Standard View of Causation- 18:21 - Classical, Quantum, and Pre-Quantum- 23:06 - How Spacetime Emerges from Disconnected Points- 29:49 - Recovering Lorentz Signature Without Assumptions - 31:48 - Recovering the Born Rule from First Principles - 39:39 - The Measurement Problem- 46:20 - Bounds on CSL Parameters- 49:45 - The Dynamics of Spacetime - 57:47 - Collaboration with Yao and Reflections on the Theory - 1:03:13 - A Quantum Gravity Theory Without Supersymmetry - 1:05:28 - The Dirac Sea- 1:11:40 - Addressing Infinite Energy in Semi-Classical Gravity- 1:13:09 - Octonions in the Vacuum Structure- 1:17:32 - Chirality and the Action Principle - 1:20:33 - Baryogenesis and Why Matter Exists- 1:35:10 - Rethinking the Strong CP and Hierarchy Problems- 1:38:43 - Recognition, Collaboration, and Growing Attention- 1:54:00 - Mathematical Criteria vs. Experimental Tests- 2:01:02 - Advice for Young ResearchersRESOURCES:- Felix's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F7ppNroAAAAJ- Felix's Bio: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/mathematik/mathematik-1/startseite/index.html- Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.19254- Linear Dynamics of Wave Functions [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.08673- The Principle of the Fermionic Projector [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Fermionic-Projector-Advanced-Mathematics/dp/0821839748- Baryogensis for Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.05556- Holographic Mixing [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.18045- Standard Model Physics from an Algebra? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1611.09182- Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ- Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Scott Aaronson & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/5rbC3XZr9-c- The Economist discount: https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:13:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Felix Finster proposes causal fermion systems unify physics by building spacetime from quantum correlations. The conversation covers the Dirac sea, emergence of geometry, the Born rule, and implications for quantum gravity and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:12 - The Origins of Causal Fermion Systems- 06:55 - Engaging with Alternative Theories in Physics- 15:22 - The Standard View of Causation- 18:21 - Classical, Quantum, and Pre-Quantum- 23:06 - How Spacetime Emerges from Disconnected Points- 29:49 - Recovering Lorentz Signature Without Assumptions - 31:48 - Recovering the Born Rule from First Principles - 39:39 - The Measurement Problem- 46:20 - Bounds on CSL Parameters- 49:45 - The Dynamics of Spacetime - 57:47 - Collaboration with Yao and Reflections on the Theory - 1:03:13 - A Quantum Gravity Theory Without Supersymmetry - 1:05:28 - The Dirac Sea- 1:11:40 - Addressing Infinite Energy in Semi-Classical Gravity- 1:13:09 - Octonions in the Vacuum Structure- 1:17:32 - Chirality and the Action Principle - 1:20:33 - Baryogenesis and Why Matter Exists- 1:35:10 - Rethinking the Strong CP and Hierarchy Problems- 1:38:43 - Recognition, Collaboration, and Growing Attention- 1:54:00 - Mathematical Criteria vs. Experimental Tests- 2:01:02 - Advice for Young ResearchersRESOURCES:- Felix's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F7ppNroAAAAJ- Felix's Bio: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/mathematik/mathematik-1/startseite/index.html- Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.19254- Linear Dynamics of Wave Functions [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.08673- The Principle of the Fermionic Projector [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Fermionic-Projector-Advanced-Mathematics/dp/0821839748- Baryogensis for Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.05556- Holographic Mixing [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.18045- Standard Model Physics from an Algebra? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1611.09182- Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo- Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ- Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Scott Aaronson & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/5rbC3XZr9-c- The Economist discount: https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 03:12 - The Origins of Causal Fermion Systems
- 06:55 - Engaging with Alternative Theories in Physics
- 15:22 - The Standard View of Causation
- 18:21 - Classical, Quantum, and Pre-Quantum
- 23:06 - How Spacetime Emerges from Disconnected Points
- 29:49 - Recovering Lorentz Signature Without Assumptions
- 31:48 - Recovering the Born Rule from First Principles
- 39:39 - The Measurement Problem
- 46:20 - Bounds on CSL Parameters
- 49:45 - The Dynamics of Spacetime
- 57:47 - Collaboration with Yao and Reflections on the Theory
- 1:03:13 - A Quantum Gravity Theory Without Supersymmetry
- 1:05:28 - The Dirac Sea
- 1:11:40 - Addressing Infinite Energy in Semi-Classical Gravity
- 1:13:09 - Octonions in the Vacuum Structure
- 1:17:32 - Chirality and the Action Principle
- 1:20:33 - Baryogenesis and Why Matter Exists
- 1:35:10 - Rethinking the Strong CP and Hierarchy Problems
- 1:38:43 - Recognition, Collaboration, and Growing Attention
- 1:54:00 - Mathematical Criteria vs. Experimental Tests
- 2:01:02 - Advice for Young Researchers

RESOURCES:

- Felix's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=F7ppNroAAAAJ
- Felix's Bio: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/mathematik/mathematik-1/startseite/index.html
- Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.19254
- Linear Dynamics of Wave Functions [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2101.08673
- The Principle of the Fermionic Projector [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Fermionic-Projector-Advanced-Mathematics/dp/0821839748
- Baryogensis for Causal Fermion Systems [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2111.05556
- Holographic Mixing [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.18045
- Standard Model Physics from an Algebra? [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1611.09182
- Barry Loewer & Eddy Chen [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0
- Fay Dowker [TOE]: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas
- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY
- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo
- Ruth Kastner [TOE]: https://youtu.be/-BsHh3_vCMQ
- Amanda Gefter [TOE]: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs
- Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo
- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo
- Emily Adlam [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs
- Scott Aaronson & Jacob Barandes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/5rbC3XZr9-c
- The Economist discount: https://www.economist.com/toe
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
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]]> 7945 Elan Barenholtz and William Hahn: Your Thoughts Were Never Your Own Elan Barenholtz and William Hahn argue that language functions as a self‑generating organism that writes its own software into our minds, shaping cognition and behavior. Drawing on large language models, autoregression, and cognitive science, they suggest memory, self and even concepts of God are merely informational tokens.- 00:00 - Introduction- 05:28 - The Nature of Autoregression- 10:14 - Memory and Cognition Redefined- 11:28 - The Role of Language Models- 14:23 - Exploring Consciousness and Software- 26:22 - The Evolution of Language- 38:08 - Language: A Cultural Artifact- 54:19 - The Power and Danger of Language- 1:02:52 - Embracing Uncertainty in Knowledge- 1:04:59 - Courage to Believe in Ideas- 1:09:30 - Support and Engagement with ContentSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com/- Elan's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ&hl=en- William's Blog: https://hahn.ai/blog/index.html- Ekkolapto's Site: https://www.ekkolapto.org/- Andrés Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y- Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY- Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU- Michael Levin's Presentation [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Ai Panel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s- Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Noam Chomsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Michael Levin Solo [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gGsh0_-q7LI- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- The Master and His Emissary [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300188374- Michael Levin & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0yOV9Pzk2zw- Shape Rotators vs Wordcels [Article]: https://sasamilic.medium.com/some-thoughts-on-the-shape-rotator-vs-worcel-meme-f320261a21cd Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Elan Barenholtz and William Hahn argue that language functions as a self‑generating organism that writes its own software into our minds, shaping cognition and behavior. Drawing on large language models, autoregression, and cognitive science, they suggest memory, self and even concepts of God are merely informational tokens.- 00:00 - Introduction- 05:28 - The Nature of Autoregression- 10:14 - Memory and Cognition Redefined- 11:28 - The Role of Language Models- 14:23 - Exploring Consciousness and Software- 26:22 - The Evolution of Language- 38:08 - Language: A Cultural Artifact- 54:19 - The Power and Danger of Language- 1:02:52 - Embracing Uncertainty in Knowledge- 1:04:59 - Courage to Believe in Ideas- 1:09:30 - Support and Engagement with ContentSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com/- Elan's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ&hl=en- William's Blog: https://hahn.ai/blog/index.html- Ekkolapto's Site: https://www.ekkolapto.org/- Andrés Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y- Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY- Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU- Michael Levin's Presentation [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Ai Panel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s- Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Noam Chomsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Michael Levin Solo [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gGsh0_-q7LI- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- The Master and His Emissary [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300188374- Michael Levin & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0yOV9Pzk2zw- Shape Rotators vs Wordcels [Article]: https://sasamilic.medium.com/some-thoughts-on-the-shape-rotator-vs-worcel-meme-f320261a21cd Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 05:28 - The Nature of Autoregression
- 10:14 - Memory and Cognition Redefined
- 11:28 - The Role of Language Models
- 14:23 - Exploring Consciousness and Software
- 26:22 - The Evolution of Language
- 38:08 - Language: A Cultural Artifact
- 54:19 - The Power and Danger of Language
- 1:02:52 - Embracing Uncertainty in Knowledge
- 1:04:59 - Courage to Believe in Ideas
- 1:09:30 - Support and Engagement with Content

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe

RESOURCES:

- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com/
- Elan's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ&hl=en
- William's Blog: https://hahn.ai/blog/index.html
- Ekkolapto's Site: https://www.ekkolapto.org/
- Andrés Emilsson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y
- Elan Barenholtz [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY
- Anna Ciaunica & Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA
- William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU
- Michael Levin's Presentation [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0
- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4
- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE
- Ai Panel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s
- Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA
- Noam Chomsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro
- Michael Levin Solo [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s
- Consciousness Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk
- Joscha Bach [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI
- Scott Aaronson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/gGsh0_-q7LI
- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0
- The Master and His Emissary [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300188374
- Michael Levin & Karl Friston [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0yOV9Pzk2zw
- Shape Rotators vs Wordcels [Article]: https://sasamilic.medium.com/some-thoughts-on-the-shape-rotator-vs-worcel-meme-f320261a21cd

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4404 Nikita Nekrasov: Why Physicists Still Don't Understand QFT Nikita Nekrasov explains why quantum field theory remains mysterious despite experimental success. We explore his solution to the Cyberg‑Witten puzzle, the Nekrasov partition function, and the role of exotic four‑dimensional structures in the chemistry of life.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:13 - Understanding Quantum Field Theory- 04:38 - The Journey to Gauge Origami- 06:53 - The Story of the Microsoft Partition Function- 19:12 - Connecting Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory- 36:43 - The Nature of Instantons- 45:05 - Exotic R4 and Its Implications- 49:01 - Dealing with Non-Compactness- 52:25 - The Emergence of Non-Commutative Geometry- 1:04:29 - Lessons from Mentors- 1:20:11 - Language as a Dynamic System- 1:22:35 - The Concept of Gauge Origami- 1:30:48 - Insights from Collaboration with Peers- 1:37:15 - Aspirations for Future Work- 1:38:15 - Advice for Aspiring ResearchersSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Nikita’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bKV59LwAAAAJ&hl=en- Nikita’s Lecture: https://scgp.stonybrook.edu/archives/44062- Two Dimensional Gauge Theories [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9204083- Richard Borcherds [TOE]: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Edward Frenkel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- Edward Frenkel’s Presentation [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Edward Frenkel’s Presentation [Part 2]: https://youtu.be/0AC-Ol1z5vI- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw- Garrett Lisi [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8- Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Uey_mUy1vN0- Debunking "All Possible Paths" [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Seiberg-Witten Prepotential from Instanton Counting [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0206161- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Leptons and Quarks [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/LEPTONS-QUARKS-SPECIAL-COMMEMORATING-DISCOVERY/dp/9814603007- Brian Greene [TOE]: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0- Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hNPMKy6RxCE- Yang-Mills [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.19097 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:21:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Nikita Nekrasov explains why quantum field theory remains mysterious despite experimental success. We explore his solution to the Cyberg‑Witten puzzle, the Nekrasov partition function, and the role of exotic four‑dimensional structures in the chemistry of life.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:13 - Understanding Quantum Field Theory- 04:38 - The Journey to Gauge Origami- 06:53 - The Story of the Microsoft Partition Function- 19:12 - Connecting Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory- 36:43 - The Nature of Instantons- 45:05 - Exotic R4 and Its Implications- 49:01 - Dealing with Non-Compactness- 52:25 - The Emergence of Non-Commutative Geometry- 1:04:29 - Lessons from Mentors- 1:20:11 - Language as a Dynamic System- 1:22:35 - The Concept of Gauge Origami- 1:30:48 - Insights from Collaboration with Peers- 1:37:15 - Aspirations for Future Work- 1:38:15 - Advice for Aspiring ResearchersSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Nikita’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bKV59LwAAAAJ&hl=en- Nikita’s Lecture: https://scgp.stonybrook.edu/archives/44062- Two Dimensional Gauge Theories [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9204083- Richard Borcherds [TOE]: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Edward Frenkel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- Edward Frenkel’s Presentation [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Edward Frenkel’s Presentation [Part 2]: https://youtu.be/0AC-Ol1z5vI- String Theory Iceberg [TOE]: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Cumrun Vafa [TOE]: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw- Garrett Lisi [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8- Chiara Marletto [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Uey_mUy1vN0- Debunking "All Possible Paths" [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Seiberg-Witten Prepotential from Instanton Counting [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0206161- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Leptons and Quarks [Book]: https://www.amazon.com/LEPTONS-QUARKS-SPECIAL-COMMEMORATING-DISCOVERY/dp/9814603007- Brian Greene [TOE]: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo- David Wallace [TOE]: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- Jenann Ismael [TOE]: https://youtu.be/7kvXihDAOi0- Claudia de Rham [TOE]: https://youtu.be/hNPMKy6RxCE- Yang-Mills [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.19097 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:13 - Understanding Quantum Field Theory
- 04:38 - The Journey to Gauge Origami
- 06:53 - The Story of the Microsoft Partition Function
- 19:12 - Connecting Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory
- 36:43 - The Nature of Instantons
- 45:05 - Exotic R4 and Its Implications
- 49:01 - Dealing with Non-Compactness
- 52:25 - The Emergence of Non-Commutative Geometry
- 1:04:29 - Lessons from Mentors
- 1:20:11 - Language as a Dynamic System
- 1:22:35 - The Concept of Gauge Origami
- 1:30:48 - Insights from Collaboration with Peers
- 1:37:15 - Aspirations for Future Work
- 1:38:15 - Advice for Aspiring Researchers

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- Debunking "All Possible Paths" [TOE]: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0
- Peter Woit [TOE]: https://youtu.be/TTSeqsCgxj8
- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok
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- Eva Miranda [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo
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]]> 6531 Jenann Ismael: Why Free Will Is Written Into the Laws of Physics Physicist and philosopher Jenann Ismael argues that free will is a physical reality grounded in thermodynamics and relativity. She explains why no system, not even a perfect computer, can predict its own future, and how this unpredictability underpins genuine agency.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:42 - Free Will- 29:16 - The Limits of Predictability- 41:45 - Defining Free Will- 59:42 - Life and Cognition in the Universe- 1:05:30 - The Choices We Make- 1:08:01 - Dark Nights of the Soul- 1:09:35 - Philosophical Responses to Free Will- 1:11:03 - Personal Reflections on Life- 1:11:54 - The Weight of Loss- 1:13:40 - Patterns of Persistence- 1:17:17 - Understanding the Self- 1:18:41 - The Continuity of Existence- 1:20:17 - The Nature of Mortality- 1:22:27 - Time and Its Mysteries- 1:51:42 - The Nature of Existence- 2:04:23 - The Paradox of Newcomb's Dilemma- 2:08:38 - Lessons Learned from SufferingSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- How Physics Makes Us Free [Book]: https://amzn.to/44CcHr8- Why Physics Should Care About The Mind [Paper]: https://www.jenanni.com/wp-content/uploads/Why-physics-should-care-about-the-mind-and-how-to-think-about-it-without-worrying-about-the-mind-body-problem.pdf- Diana Pasulka [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- David Lewis’s Metaphysics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lewis-metaphysics/#Bib- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- David Lewis’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APAW62- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Roy Baumeister [TOE]: https://youtu.be/aXoK-C2c2AQ- Free Will Ontoprism [TOE]: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Dark Night Of The Soul: https://basilica.ca/documents/2016/10/St.%20John%20of%20the%20Cross-Dark%20night%20of%20the%20soul.pdf- George Musser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/KVy3NeXpMaI- Tim Maudlin & Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:52:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Physicist and philosopher Jenann Ismael argues that free will is a physical reality grounded in thermodynamics and relativity. She explains why no system, not even a perfect computer, can predict its own future, and how this unpredictability underpins genuine agency.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:42 - Free Will- 29:16 - The Limits of Predictability- 41:45 - Defining Free Will- 59:42 - Life and Cognition in the Universe- 1:05:30 - The Choices We Make- 1:08:01 - Dark Nights of the Soul- 1:09:35 - Philosophical Responses to Free Will- 1:11:03 - Personal Reflections on Life- 1:11:54 - The Weight of Loss- 1:13:40 - Patterns of Persistence- 1:17:17 - Understanding the Self- 1:18:41 - The Continuity of Existence- 1:20:17 - The Nature of Mortality- 1:22:27 - Time and Its Mysteries- 1:51:42 - The Nature of Existence- 2:04:23 - The Paradox of Newcomb's Dilemma- 2:08:38 - Lessons Learned from SufferingSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- How Physics Makes Us Free [Book]: https://amzn.to/44CcHr8- Why Physics Should Care About The Mind [Paper]: https://www.jenanni.com/wp-content/uploads/Why-physics-should-care-about-the-mind-and-how-to-think-about-it-without-worrying-about-the-mind-body-problem.pdf- Diana Pasulka [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- David Lewis’s Metaphysics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lewis-metaphysics/#Bib- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- David Lewis’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APAW62- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Roy Baumeister [TOE]: https://youtu.be/aXoK-C2c2AQ- Free Will Ontoprism [TOE]: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s- Dark Night Of The Soul: https://basilica.ca/documents/2016/10/St.%20John%20of%20the%20Cross-Dark%20night%20of%20the%20soul.pdf- George Musser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/KVy3NeXpMaI- Tim Maudlin & Tim Palmer [TOE]: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:42 - Free Will
- 29:16 - The Limits of Predictability
- 41:45 - Defining Free Will
- 59:42 - Life and Cognition in the Universe
- 1:05:30 - The Choices We Make
- 1:08:01 - Dark Nights of the Soul
- 1:09:35 - Philosophical Responses to Free Will
- 1:11:03 - Personal Reflections on Life
- 1:11:54 - The Weight of Loss
- 1:13:40 - Patterns of Persistence
- 1:17:17 - Understanding the Self
- 1:18:41 - The Continuity of Existence
- 1:20:17 - The Nature of Mortality
- 1:22:27 - Time and Its Mysteries
- 1:51:42 - The Nature of Existence
- 2:04:23 - The Paradox of Newcomb's Dilemma
- 2:08:38 - Lessons Learned from Suffering

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- Diana Pasulka [TOE]: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs
- Leonard Susskind [TOE]: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok
- Sean Carroll [TOE]: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Matt Segall [TOE]: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM
- Tim Maudlin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- David Lewis’s Metaphysics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/lewis-metaphysics/#Bib
- Robert Sapolsky [TOE]: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8
- David Lewis’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APAW62
- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4
- Roy Baumeister [TOE]: https://youtu.be/aXoK-C2c2AQ
- Free Will Ontoprism [TOE]: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg
- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s
- Dark Night Of The Soul: https://basilica.ca/documents/2016/10/St.%20John%20of%20the%20Cross-Dark%20night%20of%20the%20soul.pdf
- George Musser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/KVy3NeXpMaI
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]]> 8324 Eva Miranda: Fluid Motion Is Turing-Complete (Proving Penrose Right) Mathematician Eva Miranda reveals a new proof that fluid motion can be Turing‑complete, making certain fluid paths undecidable. The episode explores the consequences for chaos theory, the Navier‑Stokes equations and the long‑standing ideas of Penrose and Tao.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:10 - Expect the Unexpected- 02:52 - Stories of Uncertainty- 04:45 - The Impact of Alan Turing- 06:35 - The Halting Problem Explained- 09:29 - Limits of Mathematical Knowledge- 12:40 - From Certainty to Uncertainty- 16:19 - The Rubber Duck Phenomenon- 19:29 - Unpredictability vs. Undecidability- 20:18 - Classical Chaos and the Butterfly Effect- 27:12 - Asteroids and Chaos Theory- 34:32 - The Navier-Stokes Riddle- 41:18 - The Cantor Set and Computation- 46:18 - Bridging Discrete and Continuous- 49:21 - Turing Completeness in Fluid Dynamics- 1:02:39 - The Quest for Navier-Stokes Solutions- 1:06:53 - The Role of Viscosity- 1:12:09 - Hybrid Computers and Fluid Dynamics- 1:26:57 - Unpredictability in Deterministic Systems- 1:31:44 - The Future of Computational ModelsSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase (Crypto): https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Eva's First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Moby Duck [Book]: https://amzn.to/4ldoYsZ- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- The Emperor's New Mind [Book]: https://amzn.to/44jHpGK- Edward Frenkel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Richard Borcherds [TOE]: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Clay Mathematics Institute: https://www.claymath.org/- Eva's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=werIoRQAAAAJ&hl=en- Topological Kleene Field Theories [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.16100- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- My Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:51:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Mathematician Eva Miranda reveals a new proof that fluid motion can be Turing‑complete, making certain fluid paths undecidable. The episode explores the consequences for chaos theory, the Navier‑Stokes equations and the long‑standing ideas of Penrose and Tao.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:10 - Expect the Unexpected- 02:52 - Stories of Uncertainty- 04:45 - The Impact of Alan Turing- 06:35 - The Halting Problem Explained- 09:29 - Limits of Mathematical Knowledge- 12:40 - From Certainty to Uncertainty- 16:19 - The Rubber Duck Phenomenon- 19:29 - Unpredictability vs. Undecidability- 20:18 - Classical Chaos and the Butterfly Effect- 27:12 - Asteroids and Chaos Theory- 34:32 - The Navier-Stokes Riddle- 41:18 - The Cantor Set and Computation- 46:18 - Bridging Discrete and Continuous- 49:21 - Turing Completeness in Fluid Dynamics- 1:02:39 - The Quest for Navier-Stokes Solutions- 1:06:53 - The Role of Viscosity- 1:12:09 - Hybrid Computers and Fluid Dynamics- 1:26:57 - Unpredictability in Deterministic Systems- 1:31:44 - The Future of Computational ModelsSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase (Crypto): https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Eva's First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Moby Duck [Book]: https://amzn.to/4ldoYsZ- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- The Emperor's New Mind [Book]: https://amzn.to/44jHpGK- Edward Frenkel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Richard Borcherds [TOE]: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Clay Mathematics Institute: https://www.claymath.org/- Eva's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=werIoRQAAAAJ&hl=en- Topological Kleene Field Theories [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.16100- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- My Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:10 - Expect the Unexpected
- 02:52 - Stories of Uncertainty
- 04:45 - The Impact of Alan Turing
- 06:35 - The Halting Problem Explained
- 09:29 - Limits of Mathematical Knowledge
- 12:40 - From Certainty to Uncertainty
- 16:19 - The Rubber Duck Phenomenon
- 19:29 - Unpredictability vs. Undecidability
- 20:18 - Classical Chaos and the Butterfly Effect
- 27:12 - Asteroids and Chaos Theory
- 34:32 - The Navier-Stokes Riddle
- 41:18 - The Cantor Set and Computation
- 46:18 - Bridging Discrete and Continuous
- 49:21 - Turing Completeness in Fluid Dynamics
- 1:02:39 - The Quest for Navier-Stokes Solutions
- 1:06:53 - The Role of Viscosity
- 1:12:09 - Hybrid Computers and Fluid Dynamics
- 1:26:57 - Unpredictability in Deterministic Systems
- 1:31:44 - The Future of Computational Models

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- Eva's First Appearance [TOE]: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo
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- Roger Penrose [TOE]: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU
- The Emperor's New Mind [Book]: https://amzn.to/44jHpGK
- Edward Frenkel [TOE]: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y
- Richard Borcherds [TOE]: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM
- Clay Mathematics Institute: https://www.claymath.org/
- Eva's Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=werIoRQAAAAJ&hl=en
- Topological Kleene Field Theories [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.16100
- Ted Jacobson [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8
- Stephen Wolfram [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4
- My Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
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]]> 6767 Jacob Barandes: The Mathematical Accident That Rewrites Quantum Theory Jacob Barandes challenges a hidden assumption in quantum theory, linking classical probability to quantum mechanics through a so‑called mathematical accident. The episode explores how this view reshapes Bell’s theorem, the measurement problem, and offers a realist path forward for quantum physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:02 - Non-locality & Local Realism- 13:58 - Quantum Theory- 20:45 - Copenhagen Interpretation- 28:11 - Many Worlds Interpretation- 34:54 - Creating Indivisible Stochastic Process- 50:59 - Indivisible Stochastic Process- 1:01:46 - Teaching Black Holes to Graduate Students- 1:04:59 - Coordinate Systems in Space-Time- 1:06:58 - Teaching Black Hole Coordinates- 1:10:11 - Insights from Nima- 1:13:41 - Nima's Course on Quantum Mechanics- 1:16:22 - Quantum Foundations and Cosmology- 1:18:48 - Transitioning to Quantum Gravity- 1:23:10 - Philosophy's Role in Physics- 1:26:10 - Leaving String Theory- 1:33:39 - Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics- 1:37:02 - Challenges of String Theory- 1:42:49 - Quantum Field Theory Insights- 1:50:30 - Foundations of Quantum Field Theory- 1:53:47 - Particle Existence Between Measurements- 1:59:44 - Speculations on Quantum Gravity- 2:01:41 - Legacy and ContributionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Press release of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2022/10/press-physicsprize2022-2.pdf- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 1): https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- What Is Real? (book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Real-Unfinished-Meaning-Quantum/dp/0465096050- David Wallace on TOE: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- The Copenhagen Interpretation: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/- Bohmian Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-bohm/- Everettian Quantum Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-everett/- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 2): https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 3): https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs- The sky is blue (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.00568- The Emergent Universe (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emergent-Multiverse-Quantum-according-Interpretation/dp/0198707541- Complex Coordinates and Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://journals.aps.org/rmp/abstract/10.1103/RevModPhys.38.36- Kurt Vonnegut's lecture: https://youtu.be/4_RUgnC1lm8- Max Born's memoir: https://archive.org/details/myliferecollecti0000born/page/n5/mode/2up- Hugh Everett's unpublished dissertation: https://ia801909.us.archive.org/20/items/TheTheoryOfTheUniversalWaveFunction/The%20Theory%20of%20the%20Universal%20Wave%20Function.pdf- La nouvelle cuisine (paper): https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/speakable-and-unspeakable-in-quantum-mechanics/la-nouvelle-cuisine/6FFC85D84585D9C41AA4A1185BF5290E- https://curtjaimungal.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:21:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Jacob Barandes challenges a hidden assumption in quantum theory, linking classical probability to quantum mechanics through a so‑called mathematical accident. The episode explores how this view reshapes Bell’s theorem, the measurement problem, and offers a realist path forward for quantum physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:02 - Non-locality & Local Realism- 13:58 - Quantum Theory- 20:45 - Copenhagen Interpretation- 28:11 - Many Worlds Interpretation- 34:54 - Creating Indivisible Stochastic Process- 50:59 - Indivisible Stochastic Process- 1:01:46 - Teaching Black Holes to Graduate Students- 1:04:59 - Coordinate Systems in Space-Time- 1:06:58 - Teaching Black Hole Coordinates- 1:10:11 - Insights from Nima- 1:13:41 - Nima's Course on Quantum Mechanics- 1:16:22 - Quantum Foundations and Cosmology- 1:18:48 - Transitioning to Quantum Gravity- 1:23:10 - Philosophy's Role in Physics- 1:26:10 - Leaving String Theory- 1:33:39 - Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics- 1:37:02 - Challenges of String Theory- 1:42:49 - Quantum Field Theory Insights- 1:50:30 - Foundations of Quantum Field Theory- 1:53:47 - Particle Existence Between Measurements- 1:59:44 - Speculations on Quantum Gravity- 2:01:41 - Legacy and ContributionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Press release of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2022/10/press-physicsprize2022-2.pdf- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 1): https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- What Is Real? (book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Real-Unfinished-Meaning-Quantum/dp/0465096050- David Wallace on TOE: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM- The Copenhagen Interpretation: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/- Bohmian Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-bohm/- Everettian Quantum Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-everett/- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 2): https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 3): https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs- The sky is blue (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.00568- The Emergent Universe (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emergent-Multiverse-Quantum-according-Interpretation/dp/0198707541- Complex Coordinates and Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://journals.aps.org/rmp/abstract/10.1103/RevModPhys.38.36- Kurt Vonnegut's lecture: https://youtu.be/4_RUgnC1lm8- Max Born's memoir: https://archive.org/details/myliferecollecti0000born/page/n5/mode/2up- Hugh Everett's unpublished dissertation: https://ia801909.us.archive.org/20/items/TheTheoryOfTheUniversalWaveFunction/The%20Theory%20of%20the%20Universal%20Wave%20Function.pdf- La nouvelle cuisine (paper): https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/speakable-and-unspeakable-in-quantum-mechanics/la-nouvelle-cuisine/6FFC85D84585D9C41AA4A1185BF5290E- https://curtjaimungal.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:02 - Non-locality & Local Realism
- 13:58 - Quantum Theory
- 20:45 - Copenhagen Interpretation
- 28:11 - Many Worlds Interpretation
- 34:54 - Creating Indivisible Stochastic Process
- 50:59 - Indivisible Stochastic Process
- 1:01:46 - Teaching Black Holes to Graduate Students
- 1:04:59 - Coordinate Systems in Space-Time
- 1:06:58 - Teaching Black Hole Coordinates
- 1:10:11 - Insights from Nima
- 1:13:41 - Nima's Course on Quantum Mechanics
- 1:16:22 - Quantum Foundations and Cosmology
- 1:18:48 - Transitioning to Quantum Gravity
- 1:23:10 - Philosophy's Role in Physics
- 1:26:10 - Leaving String Theory
- 1:33:39 - Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
- 1:37:02 - Challenges of String Theory
- 1:42:49 - Quantum Field Theory Insights
- 1:50:30 - Foundations of Quantum Field Theory
- 1:53:47 - Particle Existence Between Measurements
- 1:59:44 - Speculations on Quantum Gravity
- 2:01:41 - Legacy and Contributions

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- Press release of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics: https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2022/10/press-physicsprize2022-2.pdf
- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0
- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 1): https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo
- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- What Is Real? (book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Real-Unfinished-Meaning-Quantum/dp/0465096050
- David Wallace on TOE: https://youtu.be/4MjNuJK5RzM
- The Copenhagen Interpretation: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/
- Bohmian Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-bohm/
- Everettian Quantum Mechanics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-everett/
- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 2): https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM
- Jacob Barandes on TOE (part 3): https://youtu.be/wrUvtqr4wOs
- The sky is blue (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.00568
- The Emergent Universe (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emergent-Multiverse-Quantum-according-Interpretation/dp/0198707541
- Complex Coordinates and Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://journals.aps.org/rmp/abstract/10.1103/RevModPhys.38.36
- Kurt Vonnegut's lecture: https://youtu.be/4_RUgnC1lm8
- Max Born's memoir: https://archive.org/details/myliferecollecti0000born/page/n5/mode/2up
- Hugh Everett's unpublished dissertation: https://ia801909.us.archive.org/20/items/TheTheoryOfTheUniversalWaveFunction/The%20Theory%20of%20the%20Universal%20Wave%20Function.pdf
- La nouvelle cuisine (paper): https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/speakable-and-unspeakable-in-quantum-mechanics/la-nouvelle-cuisine/6FFC85D84585D9C41AA4A1185BF5290E
- https://curtjaimungal.org

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]]> 7940 John Norton: The 300-Year-Old Physics Mistake No One Noticed Professor John Norton dismantles long‑standing assumptions in physics, from Newtonian determinism to the myth of Landauer’s principle. He argues that causation may be illusory, explores the breakdown of classical physics, and shows why even Einstein got things wrong.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:37 - Norton's Dome Explained- 06:30 - The Misunderstanding of Determinism- 09:31 - Thermodynamics and Infinite Systems- 14:39 - Implications for Quantum Mechanics- 16:20 - Revisiting Causation- 18:15 - Critique of Causal Metaphysics- 20:21 - The Utility of Causal Language- 24:58 - Exploring Thought Experiments- 33:05 - Landauer's Principle Discussion- 49:48 - Critique of Experimental Validation- 52:25 - Consequences for Maxwell's Demon- 1:13:34 - Einstein's Critiques of Quantum Mechanics- 1:28:16 - The Nature of Scientific Discovery- 1:42:56 - Inductive Inferences in ScienceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- A Primer on Determinism (book): https://amzn.to/45Jn3b4- John Norton’s papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UDteMFoAAAAJ- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf- Lipschitz continuity (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipschitz_continuity- The Dome: An Unexpectedly Simple Failure of Determinism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/2943/1/Norton.pdf- Norton’s Dome (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton%27s_dome- Approximation and Idealization (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Ideal_Approx_final.pdf- On the Quantum Theory of Radiation (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/einstein/1917_Radiation.pdf- Making Things Happen (book): https://ccc.inaoep.mx/~esucar/Clases-mgc/Making-Things-Happen-A-Theory-of-Causal-Explanation.pdf- Causation in Physics (wiki): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/causation-physics/- Laboratory of the Mind (paper): https://www.academia.edu/2644953/REVIEW_James_R_Brown_Laboratory_of_the_Mind- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Ted Jacobson on TOE: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- The Thermodynamics of Computation (paper): https://sites.cc.gatech.edu/computing/nano/documents/Bennett%20-%20The%20Thermodynamics%20Of%20Computation.pdf- What's Actually Possible? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle- On a Decrease of Entropy in a Thermodynamic System (paper): https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/862.22/notes/computation/Szilard-1929.pdf- Landauer's principle and thermodynamics (article): https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10872- The Logical Inconsistency of Old Quantum Theory of Black Body Radiation (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Inconsistency_OQT.pdf- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:14:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Professor John Norton dismantles long‑standing assumptions in physics, from Newtonian determinism to the myth of Landauer’s principle. He argues that causation may be illusory, explores the breakdown of classical physics, and shows why even Einstein got things wrong.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:37 - Norton's Dome Explained- 06:30 - The Misunderstanding of Determinism- 09:31 - Thermodynamics and Infinite Systems- 14:39 - Implications for Quantum Mechanics- 16:20 - Revisiting Causation- 18:15 - Critique of Causal Metaphysics- 20:21 - The Utility of Causal Language- 24:58 - Exploring Thought Experiments- 33:05 - Landauer's Principle Discussion- 49:48 - Critique of Experimental Validation- 52:25 - Consequences for Maxwell's Demon- 1:13:34 - Einstein's Critiques of Quantum Mechanics- 1:28:16 - The Nature of Scientific Discovery- 1:42:56 - Inductive Inferences in ScienceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- A Primer on Determinism (book): https://amzn.to/45Jn3b4- John Norton’s papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UDteMFoAAAAJ- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf- Lipschitz continuity (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipschitz_continuity- The Dome: An Unexpectedly Simple Failure of Determinism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/2943/1/Norton.pdf- Norton’s Dome (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton%27s_dome- Approximation and Idealization (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Ideal_Approx_final.pdf- On the Quantum Theory of Radiation (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/einstein/1917_Radiation.pdf- Making Things Happen (book): https://ccc.inaoep.mx/~esucar/Clases-mgc/Making-Things-Happen-A-Theory-of-Causal-Explanation.pdf- Causation in Physics (wiki): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/causation-physics/- Laboratory of the Mind (paper): https://www.academia.edu/2644953/REVIEW_James_R_Brown_Laboratory_of_the_Mind- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU- Ted Jacobson on TOE: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8- The Thermodynamics of Computation (paper): https://sites.cc.gatech.edu/computing/nano/documents/Bennett%20-%20The%20Thermodynamics%20Of%20Computation.pdf- What's Actually Possible? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle- On a Decrease of Entropy in a Thermodynamic System (paper): https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/862.22/notes/computation/Szilard-1929.pdf- Landauer's principle and thermodynamics (article): https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10872- The Logical Inconsistency of Old Quantum Theory of Black Body Radiation (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Inconsistency_OQT.pdf- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 03:37 - Norton's Dome Explained
- 06:30 - The Misunderstanding of Determinism
- 09:31 - Thermodynamics and Infinite Systems
- 14:39 - Implications for Quantum Mechanics
- 16:20 - Revisiting Causation
- 18:15 - Critique of Causal Metaphysics
- 20:21 - The Utility of Causal Language
- 24:58 - Exploring Thought Experiments
- 33:05 - Landauer's Principle Discussion
- 49:48 - Critique of Experimental Validation
- 52:25 - Consequences for Maxwell's Demon
- 1:13:34 - Einstein's Critiques of Quantum Mechanics
- 1:28:16 - The Nature of Scientific Discovery
- 1:42:56 - Inductive Inferences in Science

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- A Primer on Determinism (book): https://amzn.to/45Jn3b4
- John Norton’s papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UDteMFoAAAAJ
- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf
- Lipschitz continuity (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipschitz_continuity
- The Dome: An Unexpectedly Simple Failure of Determinism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/2943/1/Norton.pdf
- Norton’s Dome (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton%27s_dome
- Approximation and Idealization (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Ideal_Approx_final.pdf
- On the Quantum Theory of Radiation (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/einstein/1917_Radiation.pdf
- Making Things Happen (book): https://ccc.inaoep.mx/~esucar/Clases-mgc/Making-Things-Happen-A-Theory-of-Causal-Explanation.pdf
- Causation in Physics (wiki): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/causation-physics/
- Laboratory of the Mind (paper): https://www.academia.edu/2644953/REVIEW_James_R_Brown_Laboratory_of_the_Mind
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU
- Ted Jacobson on TOE: https://youtu.be/3mhctWlXyV8
- The Thermodynamics of Computation (paper): https://sites.cc.gatech.edu/computing/nano/documents/Bennett%20-%20The%20Thermodynamics%20Of%20Computation.pdf
- What's Actually Possible? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-unexamined-in-principle
- On a Decrease of Entropy in a Thermodynamic System (paper): https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/862.22/notes/computation/Szilard-1929.pdf
- Landauer's principle and thermodynamics (article): https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10872
- The Logical Inconsistency of Old Quantum Theory of Black Body Radiation (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/Inconsistency_OQT.pdf
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]]> 6793 Jacob Barandes and Emily Adlam: Why Many Worlds Is Nonsensical Emily Adlam and Jacob Barandes deliver a forceful critique of the Many‑Worlds Interpretation, arguing that it remains a philosophical fantasy without testable predictions or empirical grounding. The conversation also explores self‑identity, consciousness, and the role of probability in quantum theory, challenging common assumptions about parallel universes.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:08 - Philosophical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics- 3:22 - The Nature of Self-Identity- 10:59 - Exploring Branching Universes- 12:54 - Collaboration Between Physicists and Philosophers- 16:51 - Understanding Probability and Credence- 29:12 - The Role of Indexicals in Consciousness- 36:36 - Causation and Its Implications- 45:45 - Disagreement on Personal Identity- 51:03 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 1:00:35 - Reflections on Conscious Experience- 1:08:05 - Concluding Thoughts on Mind and Identity- 1:08:48 - Time and Mind- 1:09:09 - The Concept of the World Line- 1:14:43 - Active Consciousness and Agency- 1:19:12 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 1:36:15 - Emergence in Physics- 1:55:46 - Speculation vs. Rigorous Argument- 2:06:13 - Philosophy's Contribution to Physics- 2:12:43 - Bridging Philosophy and PhysicsRESOURCES:- https://DrinkLMNT.com/THEORIES- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Emily’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Emily’s profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam- Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Against Self-Location (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.05259- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- Curt’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Stories of Your Life and Others (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101972122- Matt Segall on TOE: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- TOE’s Free Will compilation: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg- Manolis Kellis & Jacob Barandes debate: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis- “The Incompatibility of Free Will and Determinism” (paper): https://iweb.langara.ca/rjohns/files/2013/01/van_inwagen.pdf- After Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/067497087X- Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:52:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Emily Adlam and Jacob Barandes deliver a forceful critique of the Many‑Worlds Interpretation, arguing that it remains a philosophical fantasy without testable predictions or empirical grounding. The conversation also explores self‑identity, consciousness, and the role of probability in quantum theory, challenging common assumptions about parallel universes.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:08 - Philosophical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics- 3:22 - The Nature of Self-Identity- 10:59 - Exploring Branching Universes- 12:54 - Collaboration Between Physicists and Philosophers- 16:51 - Understanding Probability and Credence- 29:12 - The Role of Indexicals in Consciousness- 36:36 - Causation and Its Implications- 45:45 - Disagreement on Personal Identity- 51:03 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 1:00:35 - Reflections on Conscious Experience- 1:08:05 - Concluding Thoughts on Mind and Identity- 1:08:48 - Time and Mind- 1:09:09 - The Concept of the World Line- 1:14:43 - Active Consciousness and Agency- 1:19:12 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 1:36:15 - Emergence in Physics- 1:55:46 - Speculation vs. Rigorous Argument- 2:06:13 - Philosophy's Contribution to Physics- 2:12:43 - Bridging Philosophy and PhysicsRESOURCES:- https://DrinkLMNT.com/THEORIES- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Emily’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Emily’s profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam- Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Against Self-Location (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.05259- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8- Curt’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Stories of Your Life and Others (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101972122- Matt Segall on TOE: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM- TOE’s Free Will compilation: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg- Manolis Kellis & Jacob Barandes debate: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis- “The Incompatibility of Free Will and Determinism” (paper): https://iweb.langara.ca/rjohns/files/2013/01/van_inwagen.pdf- After Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/067497087X- Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:08 - Philosophical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- 3:22 - The Nature of Self-Identity
- 10:59 - Exploring Branching Universes
- 12:54 - Collaboration Between Physicists and Philosophers
- 16:51 - Understanding Probability and Credence
- 29:12 - The Role of Indexicals in Consciousness
- 36:36 - Causation and Its Implications
- 45:45 - Disagreement on Personal Identity
- 51:03 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 1:00:35 - Reflections on Conscious Experience
- 1:08:05 - Concluding Thoughts on Mind and Identity
- 1:08:48 - Time and Mind
- 1:09:09 - The Concept of the World Line
- 1:14:43 - Active Consciousness and Agency
- 1:19:12 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 1:36:15 - Emergence in Physics
- 1:55:46 - Speculation vs. Rigorous Argument
- 2:06:13 - Philosophy's Contribution to Physics
- 2:12:43 - Bridging Philosophy and Physics

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- https://DrinkLMNT.com/THEORIES
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- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Emily’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs
- Emily’s profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam
- Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo
- Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM
- Against Self-Location (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2409.05259
- Eddy Chen & Barry Loewer on TOE: https://youtu.be/xZnafO__IZ0
- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os
- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/z0IqA1hYKY8
- Curt’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0
- Stories of Your Life and Others (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101972122
- Matt Segall on TOE: https://youtu.be/DeTm4fSXpbM
- TOE’s Free Will compilation: https://youtu.be/SSbUCEleJhg
- Manolis Kellis & Jacob Barandes debate: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis
- “The Incompatibility of Free Will and Determinism” (paper): https://iweb.langara.ca/rjohns/files/2013/01/van_inwagen.pdf
- After Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/067497087X
- Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s

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]]> 8482 Barry Loewer and Eddy Chen: Do the Laws of Physics Actually Exist? Barry Loewer and Eddy Chen debate whether the laws of physics are mind‑independent constraints or human‑made descriptions, weaving metaphysics, causation, and probability into a lively discussion. The conversation spans from the nature of reality to free will, quantum mechanics, and the role of scientific laws.- 00:00 - The Nature of Physical Reality- 42:28 - The Circularity of Scientific Understanding- 1:05:44 - Reality Explored- 1:08:28 - Describing Human Experience- 1:10:10 - The Role of Science- 1:10:58 - Understanding Motion and Laws- 1:12:19 - The Nature of Laws- 1:14:55 - Possible Worlds in Philosophy- 1:18:05 - Configuration Space Debate- 1:21:10 - Quantum Mechanics and Reality- 1:22:50 - Metaphysical Necessity- 1:27:13 - The Nature of Free Will- 1:30:14 - Bridging Philosophy and Science- 1:32:05 - Constraints and Freedom- 1:34:57 - Philosophical Disputes- 1:39:08 - The Journey of Learning- 2:05:16 - Teaching and Learning Dynamics- 2:07:23 - Closing ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Barry’s published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n_RTOwO00oEC&hl=en- Eddy’s published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/chen_e_1.html- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Greg Chaitin on TOE: https://youtu.be/zMPnrNL3zsE- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Laws of Nature and Chances (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Nature-Chances-Breathes-Equations/dp/0198907699- Laws of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Physics-Elements-Philosophy/dp/100901272X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CHA72RYFUOI8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OjkhTXRzZw_SWTMFZp8dUtREsTxacKuwg03AsLUUp6qLCuygS74CtEgujWl7wMvVEt-ErFEz-CfFLiiXTmuUCwKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.gRuqaZldjUa8Kv_j1ew-CfZGQqtdt00X55fyMZ9NGD4&dib_tag=se&keywords=eddy+chen&qid=1749667626&s=books&sprefix=eddy+chen%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1- On the Plurality of Worlds (book): https://www.amazon.com/Plurality-Worlds-David-K-Lewis/dp/0631224262- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Tim Maudlin and Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- How Physics Makes Us Free (book): https://www.amazon.com/How-Physics-Makes-Us-Free/dp/0190269448- From Time Asymmetry to Quantum Entanglement (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2006.05029- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Realism with a Human Face (book): https://www.amazon.com/Realism-Human-Face-Hilary-Putnam/dp/0674749456- Causation and Laws of Nature in Early Modern Philosophy (book): https://www.amazon.com/Causation-Nature-Early-Modern-Philosophy/dp/0199664684/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0- The Maniac (book): https://www.amazon.com/MANIAC-Benjamin-Labatut/dp/0593654471- When We Cease to Understand the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/When-We-Cease-Understand-World/dp/1681375664- Eddy’s paper on time and nature: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:03:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Barry Loewer and Eddy Chen debate whether the laws of physics are mind‑independent constraints or human‑made descriptions, weaving metaphysics, causation, and probability into a lively discussion. The conversation spans from the nature of reality to free will, quantum mechanics, and the role of scientific laws.- 00:00 - The Nature of Physical Reality- 42:28 - The Circularity of Scientific Understanding- 1:05:44 - Reality Explored- 1:08:28 - Describing Human Experience- 1:10:10 - The Role of Science- 1:10:58 - Understanding Motion and Laws- 1:12:19 - The Nature of Laws- 1:14:55 - Possible Worlds in Philosophy- 1:18:05 - Configuration Space Debate- 1:21:10 - Quantum Mechanics and Reality- 1:22:50 - Metaphysical Necessity- 1:27:13 - The Nature of Free Will- 1:30:14 - Bridging Philosophy and Science- 1:32:05 - Constraints and Freedom- 1:34:57 - Philosophical Disputes- 1:39:08 - The Journey of Learning- 2:05:16 - Teaching and Learning Dynamics- 2:07:23 - Closing ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Barry’s published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n_RTOwO00oEC&hl=en- Eddy’s published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/chen_e_1.html- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Greg Chaitin on TOE: https://youtu.be/zMPnrNL3zsE- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Laws of Nature and Chances (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Nature-Chances-Breathes-Equations/dp/0198907699- Laws of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Physics-Elements-Philosophy/dp/100901272X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CHA72RYFUOI8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OjkhTXRzZw_SWTMFZp8dUtREsTxacKuwg03AsLUUp6qLCuygS74CtEgujWl7wMvVEt-ErFEz-CfFLiiXTmuUCwKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.gRuqaZldjUa8Kv_j1ew-CfZGQqtdt00X55fyMZ9NGD4&dib_tag=se&keywords=eddy+chen&qid=1749667626&s=books&sprefix=eddy+chen%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1- On the Plurality of Worlds (book): https://www.amazon.com/Plurality-Worlds-David-K-Lewis/dp/0631224262- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Tim Maudlin and Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- How Physics Makes Us Free (book): https://www.amazon.com/How-Physics-Makes-Us-Free/dp/0190269448- From Time Asymmetry to Quantum Entanglement (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2006.05029- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo- Realism with a Human Face (book): https://www.amazon.com/Realism-Human-Face-Hilary-Putnam/dp/0674749456- Causation and Laws of Nature in Early Modern Philosophy (book): https://www.amazon.com/Causation-Nature-Early-Modern-Philosophy/dp/0199664684/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0- The Maniac (book): https://www.amazon.com/MANIAC-Benjamin-Labatut/dp/0593654471- When We Cease to Understand the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/When-We-Cease-Understand-World/dp/1681375664- Eddy’s paper on time and nature: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - The Nature of Physical Reality
- 42:28 - The Circularity of Scientific Understanding
- 1:05:44 - Reality Explored
- 1:08:28 - Describing Human Experience
- 1:10:10 - The Role of Science
- 1:10:58 - Understanding Motion and Laws
- 1:12:19 - The Nature of Laws
- 1:14:55 - Possible Worlds in Philosophy
- 1:18:05 - Configuration Space Debate
- 1:21:10 - Quantum Mechanics and Reality
- 1:22:50 - Metaphysical Necessity
- 1:27:13 - The Nature of Free Will
- 1:30:14 - Bridging Philosophy and Science
- 1:32:05 - Constraints and Freedom
- 1:34:57 - Philosophical Disputes
- 1:39:08 - The Journey of Learning
- 2:05:16 - Teaching and Learning Dynamics
- 2:07:23 - Closing Reflections

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- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE
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- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://youtu.be/2p_Hlm6aCok
- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs
- Laws of Nature and Chances (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Nature-Chances-Breathes-Equations/dp/0198907699
- Laws of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Physics-Elements-Philosophy/dp/100901272X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CHA72RYFUOI8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OjkhTXRzZw_SWTMFZp8dUtREsTxacKuwg03AsLUUp6qLCuygS74CtEgujWl7wMvVEt-ErFEz-CfFLiiXTmuUCwKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.gRuqaZldjUa8Kv_j1ew-CfZGQqtdt00X55fyMZ9NGD4&dib_tag=se&keywords=eddy+chen&qid=1749667626&s=books&sprefix=eddy+chen%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1
- On the Plurality of Worlds (book): https://www.amazon.com/Plurality-Worlds-David-K-Lewis/dp/0631224262
- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- Tim Maudlin and Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE
- How Physics Makes Us Free (book): https://www.amazon.com/How-Physics-Makes-Us-Free/dp/0190269448
- From Time Asymmetry to Quantum Entanglement (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2006.05029
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/7oWip00iXbo
- Realism with a Human Face (book): https://www.amazon.com/Realism-Human-Face-Hilary-Putnam/dp/0674749456
- Causation and Laws of Nature in Early Modern Philosophy (book): https://www.amazon.com/Causation-Nature-Early-Modern-Philosophy/dp/0199664684/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
- The Maniac (book): https://www.amazon.com/MANIAC-Benjamin-Labatut/dp/0593654471
- When We Cease to Understand the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/When-We-Cease-Understand-World/dp/1681375664
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]]> 8160 Elan Barenholtz: Language Is an Autonomous Organism, Not a Tool Elan Barenholtz, a cognitive scientist at Florida Atlantic University, argues that language functions as an autonomous, autoregressive system disconnected from the external world. He explores how AI’s meaning‑free mastery of language challenges our assumptions about mind, perception, and reality.- 00:00 - The Mind and Language Connection- 02:09 - The Grounded Thesis of Language- 09:29 - The Epiphany of Language- 13:06 - The Dichotomy of Language and Perception- 16:24 - Language as an Autonomous System- 19:48 - The Problem of Qualia and Language- 23:35 - Bridging Language and Action- 31:32 - Exploring Embeddings in Language- 38:21 - The Platonic Space of Language- 44:17 - The Challenges of Meaning and Action- 51:05 - Understanding the Complexity of Color- 52:53 - The Paradox of Language Describing Itself- 58:19 - The Map of Language and Action- 1:07:48 - Continuous Learning in Language Models- 1:11:46 - The Nature of Memory- 1:22:46 - The Role of Context- 1:32:18 - Exploring Language Dynamics- 1:39:44 - The Shift from Oral to Written Language- 2:11:34 - Language and the Cosmic Whole- 2:21:35 - Reflections on ExistenceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com- Elan's X / Twitter: https://x.com/ebarenholtz- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Elan's published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ- Ai medical panel on TOE: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s- Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis- Will Hahn on TOE: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Greg Kondrak on TOE: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY- Andres Emilsson on TOE: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y- Harnessing the Universal Geometry of Embeddings (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.12540- Yang-Hui He on TOE: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Curt interviews ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY- Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674251555- Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- The Biology of LLMs (paper): https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/jayaraasi/- On the Origin of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593128443 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:47:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Elan Barenholtz, a cognitive scientist at Florida Atlantic University, argues that language functions as an autonomous, autoregressive system disconnected from the external world. He explores how AI’s meaning‑free mastery of language challenges our assumptions about mind, perception, and reality.- 00:00 - The Mind and Language Connection- 02:09 - The Grounded Thesis of Language- 09:29 - The Epiphany of Language- 13:06 - The Dichotomy of Language and Perception- 16:24 - Language as an Autonomous System- 19:48 - The Problem of Qualia and Language- 23:35 - Bridging Language and Action- 31:32 - Exploring Embeddings in Language- 38:21 - The Platonic Space of Language- 44:17 - The Challenges of Meaning and Action- 51:05 - Understanding the Complexity of Color- 52:53 - The Paradox of Language Describing Itself- 58:19 - The Map of Language and Action- 1:07:48 - Continuous Learning in Language Models- 1:11:46 - The Nature of Memory- 1:22:46 - The Role of Context- 1:32:18 - Exploring Language Dynamics- 1:39:44 - The Shift from Oral to Written Language- 2:11:34 - Language and the Cosmic Whole- 2:21:35 - Reflections on ExistenceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Elan's Substack: https://elanbarenholtz.substack.com- Elan's X / Twitter: https://x.com/ebarenholtz- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE- Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Elan's published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ- Ai medical panel on TOE: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s- Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis- Will Hahn on TOE: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Greg Kondrak on TOE: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY- Andres Emilsson on TOE: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y- Harnessing the Universal Geometry of Embeddings (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.12540- Yang-Hui He on TOE: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0- Curt interviews ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY- Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674251555- Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA- The Biology of LLMs (paper): https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/jayaraasi/- On the Origin of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593128443 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - The Mind and Language Connection
- 02:09 - The Grounded Thesis of Language
- 09:29 - The Epiphany of Language
- 13:06 - The Dichotomy of Language and Perception
- 16:24 - Language as an Autonomous System
- 19:48 - The Problem of Qualia and Language
- 23:35 - Bridging Language and Action
- 31:32 - Exploring Embeddings in Language
- 38:21 - The Platonic Space of Language
- 44:17 - The Challenges of Meaning and Action
- 51:05 - Understanding the Complexity of Color
- 52:53 - The Paradox of Language Describing Itself
- 58:19 - The Map of Language and Action
- 1:07:48 - Continuous Learning in Language Models
- 1:11:46 - The Nature of Memory
- 1:22:46 - The Role of Context
- 1:32:18 - Exploring Language Dynamics
- 1:39:44 - The Shift from Oral to Written Language
- 2:11:34 - Language and the Cosmic Whole
- 2:21:35 - Reflections on Existence

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- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE
- Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA
- Elan's published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2grAjZsAAAAJ
- Ai medical panel on TOE: https://youtu.be/abzXzPBW4_s
- Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://youtu.be/MTD8xkbiGis
- Will Hahn on TOE: https://youtu.be/3fkg0uTA3qU
- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro
- Greg Kondrak on TOE: https://youtu.be/FFW14zSYiFY
- Andres Emilsson on TOE: https://youtu.be/BBP8WZpYp0Y
- Harnessing the Universal Geometry of Embeddings (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.12540
- Yang-Hui He on TOE: https://youtu.be/spIquD_mBFk
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0
- Curt interviews ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY
- Empiricism and the Philosophy of Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674251555
- Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo
- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://youtu.be/2aLhkm6QUgA
- The Biology of LLMs (paper): https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://youtu.be/YaS1usLeXQM
- Emily Adlam on TOE: https://youtu.be/6I2OhmVWLMs
- Julian Barbour on TOE: https://youtu.be/bprxrGaf0Os
- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A
- Neil Turok on TOE: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE
- Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/jayaraasi/
- On the Origin of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593128443

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]]> 9019 Curt Jaimungal: What Is Energy, Actually? Curt Jaimungal challenges the conventional notion of energy, arguing it's not even a well-defined concept. He builds on Veritasium’s critique and explores the philosophical and scientific implications of redefining energy.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Membership: early access videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:47:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal challenges the conventional notion of energy, arguing it's not even a well-defined concept. He builds on Veritasium’s critique and explores the philosophical and scientific implications of redefining energy.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Membership: early access videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Coinbase: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4RESOURCES:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 778 Eric Weinstein: The Theory He Kept Secret for Four Decades (Geometric Unity) Eric Weinstein reveals the core of his Geometric Unity theory after 40 years of development. He also explores philosophical implications, quantum‑classical relationships, and the challenges of communicating his ideas.- 00:00 - Intro- 06:50 - Simplifying GU- 07:58 - Philosophical Implications- 11:24 - Quantum vs Classical- 14:15 - Generations Role- 27:58 - Restricted Data- 32:30 - Clear Communication- 36:59 - Explaining GU Challenges- 38:14 - Recognizing Contributions- 49:34 - Seiberg-Witten Story- 1:06:12 - Critical View of Modern Physics- 1:11:59 - Criteria for Valid Theories- 1:14:32 - Quantization Challenge- 1:21:00 - Non-Positive Killing Forms- 1:26:33 - Steelmanning Importance- 1:32:11 - Understanding GU- 1:36:09 - Supersymmetry Nature- 1:37:30 - Supersymmetry Misunderstandings- 1:46:30 - Honoring Contributions- 1:53:06 - Peer Review Injustice- 1:56:33 - Struggle for Recognition- 2:06:02 - Academic Critique- 2:06:51 - Communicating GU Challenge- 2:23:05 - Reactions in Academia- 2:52:57 - Future of GU Discussions- 2:58:49 - Reflections on GU JourneySPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comRESOURCES:- Curt explains Eric's Geometric Unity theory: https://youtu.be/AThFAxF7Mgw- Eric's Oxford lecture on Geometric Unity: https://youtu.be/Z7rd04KzLcg- Garrett Lisi discusses his theory of everything on TOE: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8- Peter Woit discusses unification on TOE: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Stephen Wolfram discusses observers on TOE: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Richard Behiel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RichBehiel/videos- Curt criticizes the idea of "explain like I'm 5": https://youtu.be/eASBzSNB8ts- Eric's first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Eva Miranda discusses geometric quantization on TOE: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Edward Frankel discusses the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Emily Riehl discusses infinity categories on TOE: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ- Gregory Chaitin discusses the halt of scientific innovation on TOE: https://youtu.be/guQIkV6yCik- Curt criticizes Gödel's incompleteness theorem pop sci on TOE: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Sean Carroll discusses the crisis in fundamental physics on TOE: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Amanda Gefter discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs- Lee Cronin discusses Terrence Howard on TOE: https://youtu.be/8xAYf7tYrNk Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:42:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Eric Weinstein reveals the core of his Geometric Unity theory after 40 years of development. He also explores philosophical implications, quantum‑classical relationships, and the challenges of communicating his ideas.- 00:00 - Intro- 06:50 - Simplifying GU- 07:58 - Philosophical Implications- 11:24 - Quantum vs Classical- 14:15 - Generations Role- 27:58 - Restricted Data- 32:30 - Clear Communication- 36:59 - Explaining GU Challenges- 38:14 - Recognizing Contributions- 49:34 - Seiberg-Witten Story- 1:06:12 - Critical View of Modern Physics- 1:11:59 - Criteria for Valid Theories- 1:14:32 - Quantization Challenge- 1:21:00 - Non-Positive Killing Forms- 1:26:33 - Steelmanning Importance- 1:32:11 - Understanding GU- 1:36:09 - Supersymmetry Nature- 1:37:30 - Supersymmetry Misunderstandings- 1:46:30 - Honoring Contributions- 1:53:06 - Peer Review Injustice- 1:56:33 - Struggle for Recognition- 2:06:02 - Academic Critique- 2:06:51 - Communicating GU Challenge- 2:23:05 - Reactions in Academia- 2:52:57 - Future of GU Discussions- 2:58:49 - Reflections on GU JourneySPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comRESOURCES:- Curt explains Eric's Geometric Unity theory: https://youtu.be/AThFAxF7Mgw- Eric's Oxford lecture on Geometric Unity: https://youtu.be/Z7rd04KzLcg- Garrett Lisi discusses his theory of everything on TOE: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8- Peter Woit discusses unification on TOE: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Stephen Wolfram discusses observers on TOE: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4- Richard Behiel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RichBehiel/videos- Curt criticizes the idea of "explain like I'm 5": https://youtu.be/eASBzSNB8ts- Eric's first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Eva Miranda discusses geometric quantization on TOE: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo- Edward Frankel discusses the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Emily Riehl discusses infinity categories on TOE: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ- Gregory Chaitin discusses the halt of scientific innovation on TOE: https://youtu.be/guQIkV6yCik- Curt criticizes Gödel's incompleteness theorem pop sci on TOE: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0- Sean Carroll discusses the crisis in fundamental physics on TOE: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Amanda Gefter discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs- Lee Cronin discusses Terrence Howard on TOE: https://youtu.be/8xAYf7tYrNk Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 06:50 - Simplifying GU
- 07:58 - Philosophical Implications
- 11:24 - Quantum vs Classical
- 14:15 - Generations Role
- 27:58 - Restricted Data
- 32:30 - Clear Communication
- 36:59 - Explaining GU Challenges
- 38:14 - Recognizing Contributions
- 49:34 - Seiberg-Witten Story
- 1:06:12 - Critical View of Modern Physics
- 1:11:59 - Criteria for Valid Theories
- 1:14:32 - Quantization Challenge
- 1:21:00 - Non-Positive Killing Forms
- 1:26:33 - Steelmanning Importance
- 1:32:11 - Understanding GU
- 1:36:09 - Supersymmetry Nature
- 1:37:30 - Supersymmetry Misunderstandings
- 1:46:30 - Honoring Contributions
- 1:53:06 - Peer Review Injustice
- 1:56:33 - Struggle for Recognition
- 2:06:02 - Academic Critique
- 2:06:51 - Communicating GU Challenge
- 2:23:05 - Reactions in Academia
- 2:52:57 - Future of GU Discussions
- 2:58:49 - Reflections on GU Journey

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- Garrett Lisi discusses his theory of everything on TOE: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8
- Peter Woit discusses unification on TOE: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Stephen Wolfram discusses observers on TOE: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4
- Richard Behiel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RichBehiel/videos
- Curt criticizes the idea of "explain like I'm 5": https://youtu.be/eASBzSNB8ts
- Eric's first appearance on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw
- Eva Miranda discusses geometric quantization on TOE: https://youtu.be/6XyMepn-AZo
- Edward Frankel discusses the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y
- Emily Riehl discusses infinity categories on TOE: https://youtu.be/mTwvecBthpQ
- Gregory Chaitin discusses the halt of scientific innovation on TOE: https://youtu.be/guQIkV6yCik
- Curt criticizes Gödel's incompleteness theorem pop sci on TOE: https://youtu.be/OH-ybecvuEo
- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://youtu.be/XcY3ZtgYis0
- Sean Carroll discusses the crisis in fundamental physics on TOE: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Amanda Gefter discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://youtu.be/yABPvDJ6Zgs
- Lee Cronin discusses Terrence Howard on TOE: https://youtu.be/8xAYf7tYrNk

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]]> 11428 David Wallace: Why Many Worlds Is the Only Consistent Interpretation Philosopher of physics David Wallace unpacks the Everett (Many‑Worlds) interpretation, tackling common misconceptions, probability, emergence and personal identity across multiple worlds. He also examines the Born rule, the direction of time and the role of consciousness in physics.- 00:00 - Misconceptions About Physics- 01:27 - Simplicity in Physics- 4:48 - Understanding Quantum Mechanics- 7:27 - Mysteries of Large-Scale Physics- 9:53 - The Nature of Time- 13:19 - Boundary Conditions in Physics- 15:04 - Models of Physics- 16:56 - Canonical vs Covariant Quantization- 21:10 - Theories of Gravity- 28:22 - Everettian Quantum Mechanics- 30:11 - Misconceptions in Many Worlds Theory- 47:52 - Decision Theory in Quantum Mechanics- 57:58 - The Deutsch-Wallace Theorem- 1:14:47 - The Nature of Fundamental Physics- 1:18:40 - Personal Identity in Many Worlds- 1:27:14 - Exploring Emergence- 1:33:19 - Thoughts on Consciousness- 1:35:09 - Disagreements with David Deutsch- 1:39:18 - Understanding Real Patterns- 1:54:02 - The Relevance-Limiting Thesis- 2:00:54 - Advice for Young ResearchersSPONSORS:- Huel: 15% OFF + Free Gift with code theoriesofeverything - https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0198707541- David Wallace’s published papers: https://philpeople.org/profiles/david-wallace/publications- Stating Structural Realism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/20048/1/semantic.pdf- David’s reading resources: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dmw121/resources.html- The Quantization of Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/0004005- Ted Jacobson discusses entropy on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mhctWlXyV8- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- Julian Barbour discusses time on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-bImnQ9cmw- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Bryce DeWitt’s published papers: https://journals.aps.org/search/results?clauses=%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22Bryce+S+DeWitt%22%7D%5D- Carlo Rovelli discusses loop quantum gravity on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Avshalom Elitzur discusses spacetime on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWRAaimQT1E- Sean Carroll discusses the physics community on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Ruth Kastner discusses retrocausality on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ- Simon Saunders's talk on Many Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gM-sgmCUik- Jacob Barandes discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- Jacob Barandes discusses philosophy in physics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 00:24:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Philosopher of physics David Wallace unpacks the Everett (Many‑Worlds) interpretation, tackling common misconceptions, probability, emergence and personal identity across multiple worlds. He also examines the Born rule, the direction of time and the role of consciousness in physics.- 00:00 - Misconceptions About Physics- 01:27 - Simplicity in Physics- 4:48 - Understanding Quantum Mechanics- 7:27 - Mysteries of Large-Scale Physics- 9:53 - The Nature of Time- 13:19 - Boundary Conditions in Physics- 15:04 - Models of Physics- 16:56 - Canonical vs Covariant Quantization- 21:10 - Theories of Gravity- 28:22 - Everettian Quantum Mechanics- 30:11 - Misconceptions in Many Worlds Theory- 47:52 - Decision Theory in Quantum Mechanics- 57:58 - The Deutsch-Wallace Theorem- 1:14:47 - The Nature of Fundamental Physics- 1:18:40 - Personal Identity in Many Worlds- 1:27:14 - Exploring Emergence- 1:33:19 - Thoughts on Consciousness- 1:35:09 - Disagreements with David Deutsch- 1:39:18 - Understanding Real Patterns- 1:54:02 - The Relevance-Limiting Thesis- 2:00:54 - Advice for Young ResearchersSPONSORS:- Huel: 15% OFF + Free Gift with code theoriesofeverything - https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0198707541- David Wallace’s published papers: https://philpeople.org/profiles/david-wallace/publications- Stating Structural Realism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/20048/1/semantic.pdf- David’s reading resources: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dmw121/resources.html- The Quantization of Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/0004005- Ted Jacobson discusses entropy on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mhctWlXyV8- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- Julian Barbour discusses time on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-bImnQ9cmw- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Bryce DeWitt’s published papers: https://journals.aps.org/search/results?clauses=%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22Bryce+S+DeWitt%22%7D%5D- Carlo Rovelli discusses loop quantum gravity on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Avshalom Elitzur discusses spacetime on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWRAaimQT1E- Sean Carroll discusses the physics community on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Ruth Kastner discusses retrocausality on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ- Simon Saunders's talk on Many Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gM-sgmCUik- Jacob Barandes discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- Jacob Barandes discusses philosophy in physics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Support me on Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- Support me on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Misconceptions About Physics
- 01:27 - Simplicity in Physics
- 4:48 - Understanding Quantum Mechanics
- 7:27 - Mysteries of Large-Scale Physics
- 9:53 - The Nature of Time
- 13:19 - Boundary Conditions in Physics
- 15:04 - Models of Physics
- 16:56 - Canonical vs Covariant Quantization
- 21:10 - Theories of Gravity
- 28:22 - Everettian Quantum Mechanics
- 30:11 - Misconceptions in Many Worlds Theory
- 47:52 - Decision Theory in Quantum Mechanics
- 57:58 - The Deutsch-Wallace Theorem
- 1:14:47 - The Nature of Fundamental Physics
- 1:18:40 - Personal Identity in Many Worlds
- 1:27:14 - Exploring Emergence
- 1:33:19 - Thoughts on Consciousness
- 1:35:09 - Disagreements with David Deutsch
- 1:39:18 - Understanding Real Patterns
- 1:54:02 - The Relevance-Limiting Thesis
- 2:00:54 - Advice for Young Researchers

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RESOURCES:

- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0198707541
- David Wallace’s published papers: https://philpeople.org/profiles/david-wallace/publications
- Stating Structural Realism (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/20048/1/semantic.pdf
- David’s reading resources: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dmw121/resources.html
- The Quantization of Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/0004005
- Ted Jacobson discusses entropy on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mhctWlXyV8
- Curt debunks the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0
- Julian Barbour discusses time on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-bImnQ9cmw
- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Bryce DeWitt’s published papers: https://journals.aps.org/search/results?clauses=%5B%7B%22operator%22%3A%22AND%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22author%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22Bryce+S+DeWitt%22%7D%5D
- Carlo Rovelli discusses loop quantum gravity on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY
- Avshalom Elitzur discusses spacetime on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWRAaimQT1E
- Sean Carroll discusses the physics community on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Ruth Kastner discusses retrocausality on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ
- Simon Saunders's talk on Many Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gM-sgmCUik
- Jacob Barandes discusses quantum mechanics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo
- Jacob Barandes discusses philosophy in physics on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
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]]> 8313 Yang-Hui He: How AI Is Reshaping Pure Mathematics Right Now Yang-Hui He explores how AI is reshaping pure mathematics, from the murmuration conjecture to Riemann Hypothesis. We examine the changing research landscape, the role of intuition, and what a future where machines generate discoveries faster than humans might look like.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:34 - Changing Landscape- 03:30 - ML Categories- 06:53 - Researchers: Birds vs Hedgehogs- 09:36 - Personal Experiences- 11:44 - Future Role of Academics- 14:08 - AI Mathematician Presentation- 16:14 - Intuition in Discovery- 18:00 - AI Assistance in Vague Problems- 18:48 - Newton and AI- 20:59 - Literature Processing- 24:34 - Acknowledging Modern Mathematicians- 26:54 - Data Influence- 30:22 - Riemann Hypothesis Implications- 31:55 - BST Conjecture and Data- 33:29 - Collaborations and Limits- 36:04 - Future of Math and AI- 38:31 - Image Processing and Intuition- 41:57 - Visual Thinking- 49:24 - AI‑Assisted Discovery- 51:34 - Murmuration Conjecture Interaction- 57:05 - Hierarchies of Difficulty- 58:43 - Memoration Breakthrough- 1:00:28 - Understanding BSD Conjecture- 1:01:45 - Diophantine Equations- 1:03:39 - Cubic Complexity- 1:19:03 - Neural Networks Predictions- 1:21:36 - Breaking the Birch Test- 1:24:44 - BSD Conjecture Clarified- 1:26:21 - AI Role in Discovery- 1:30:29 - Memoration Phenomenon- 1:32:59 - PCA Analysis- 1:35:50 - Emergence of Memoration- 1:38:35 - Conjectures and AI- 1:41:29 - Generalizing Biases- 1:44:55 - Future of AI in Math- 1:49:28 - Brave New World of DiscoveryRESOURCES:- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/3ZoneEn- Machine Learning in Pure Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4k8SXC6- The Calabi‑Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/43DO7H0- Yang‑Hui’s bio and published papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yang-Hui-He- A Triumvirate of AI‑Driven Theoretical Discovery (paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.19973- Edward Frenkel explains the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Stone Duality (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_duality- Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/- Machine Learning meets Number Theory: The Data Science of Birch–Swinnerton‑Dyer (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1911.02008- The L‑functions and modular forms database: https://www.lmfdb.org/- Epoch AI FrontierMath: https://epoch.ai/frontiermath/the-benchmark- Mathematical Beauty (article): https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematical-beauty-truth-and-proof-in-the-age-of-ai-20250430/- https://cell.ver.so/TOE- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 May 2025 02:12:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Yang-Hui He explores how AI is reshaping pure mathematics, from the murmuration conjecture to Riemann Hypothesis. We examine the changing research landscape, the role of intuition, and what a future where machines generate discoveries faster than humans might look like.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:34 - Changing Landscape- 03:30 - ML Categories- 06:53 - Researchers: Birds vs Hedgehogs- 09:36 - Personal Experiences- 11:44 - Future Role of Academics- 14:08 - AI Mathematician Presentation- 16:14 - Intuition in Discovery- 18:00 - AI Assistance in Vague Problems- 18:48 - Newton and AI- 20:59 - Literature Processing- 24:34 - Acknowledging Modern Mathematicians- 26:54 - Data Influence- 30:22 - Riemann Hypothesis Implications- 31:55 - BST Conjecture and Data- 33:29 - Collaborations and Limits- 36:04 - Future of Math and AI- 38:31 - Image Processing and Intuition- 41:57 - Visual Thinking- 49:24 - AI‑Assisted Discovery- 51:34 - Murmuration Conjecture Interaction- 57:05 - Hierarchies of Difficulty- 58:43 - Memoration Breakthrough- 1:00:28 - Understanding BSD Conjecture- 1:01:45 - Diophantine Equations- 1:03:39 - Cubic Complexity- 1:19:03 - Neural Networks Predictions- 1:21:36 - Breaking the Birch Test- 1:24:44 - BSD Conjecture Clarified- 1:26:21 - AI Role in Discovery- 1:30:29 - Memoration Phenomenon- 1:32:59 - PCA Analysis- 1:35:50 - Emergence of Memoration- 1:38:35 - Conjectures and AI- 1:41:29 - Generalizing Biases- 1:44:55 - Future of AI in Math- 1:49:28 - Brave New World of DiscoveryRESOURCES:- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/3ZoneEn- Machine Learning in Pure Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4k8SXC6- The Calabi‑Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/43DO7H0- Yang‑Hui’s bio and published papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yang-Hui-He- A Triumvirate of AI‑Driven Theoretical Discovery (paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.19973- Edward Frenkel explains the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Stone Duality (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_duality- Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/- Machine Learning meets Number Theory: The Data Science of Birch–Swinnerton‑Dyer (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1911.02008- The L‑functions and modular forms database: https://www.lmfdb.org/- Epoch AI FrontierMath: https://epoch.ai/frontiermath/the-benchmark- Mathematical Beauty (article): https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematical-beauty-truth-and-proof-in-the-age-of-ai-20250430/- https://cell.ver.so/TOE- https://www.economist.com/toe- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://commerce.coinbase.com/checkout/de803625-87d3-4300-ab6d-85d4258834a9- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:34 - Changing Landscape
- 03:30 - ML Categories
- 06:53 - Researchers: Birds vs Hedgehogs
- 09:36 - Personal Experiences
- 11:44 - Future Role of Academics
- 14:08 - AI Mathematician Presentation
- 16:14 - Intuition in Discovery
- 18:00 - AI Assistance in Vague Problems
- 18:48 - Newton and AI
- 20:59 - Literature Processing
- 24:34 - Acknowledging Modern Mathematicians
- 26:54 - Data Influence
- 30:22 - Riemann Hypothesis Implications
- 31:55 - BST Conjecture and Data
- 33:29 - Collaborations and Limits
- 36:04 - Future of Math and AI
- 38:31 - Image Processing and Intuition
- 41:57 - Visual Thinking
- 49:24 - AI‑Assisted Discovery
- 51:34 - Murmuration Conjecture Interaction
- 57:05 - Hierarchies of Difficulty
- 58:43 - Memoration Breakthrough
- 1:00:28 - Understanding BSD Conjecture
- 1:01:45 - Diophantine Equations
- 1:03:39 - Cubic Complexity
- 1:19:03 - Neural Networks Predictions
- 1:21:36 - Breaking the Birch Test
- 1:24:44 - BSD Conjecture Clarified
- 1:26:21 - AI Role in Discovery
- 1:30:29 - Memoration Phenomenon
- 1:32:59 - PCA Analysis
- 1:35:50 - Emergence of Memoration
- 1:38:35 - Conjectures and AI
- 1:41:29 - Generalizing Biases
- 1:44:55 - Future of AI in Math
- 1:49:28 - Brave New World of Discovery

RESOURCES:

- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/3ZoneEn
- Machine Learning in Pure Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4k8SXC6
- The Calabi‑Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/43DO7H0
- Yang‑Hui’s bio and published papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yang-Hui-He
- A Triumvirate of AI‑Driven Theoretical Discovery (paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.19973
- Edward Frenkel explains the Geometric Langlands Correspondence on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y
- Stone Duality (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_duality
- Summer of Math Exposition: https://some.3b1b.co/
- Machine Learning meets Number Theory: The Data Science of Birch–Swinnerton‑Dyer (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1911.02008
- The L‑functions and modular forms database: https://www.lmfdb.org/
- Epoch AI FrontierMath: https://epoch.ai/frontiermath/the-benchmark
- Mathematical Beauty (article): https://www.quantamagazine.org/mathematical-beauty-truth-and-proof-in-the-age-of-ai-20250430/
- https://cell.ver.so/TOE
- https://www.economist.com/toe
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
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- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XUBHNMFXUX5S4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

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]]> 7148 Curt Jaimungal: Explain Like I'm Five? Challenge Accepted. We examine the common claim that you must be able to explain a concept to a five‑year‑old to truly understand it, arguing that the idea can be misleading and even harmful. The episode explores why some truths resist simplification and shows what genuine understanding looks like for deep learners and teachers.SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify (listen): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- Algebraic Topology (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521795400- Topology and Geometry (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387979263- Language isnt just "low resolution communication" (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution- Non-analytic smooth function: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-analytic_smooth_function- Emily Riehl on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwvecBthpQ- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs- Curt debunking the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- What does it mean to explore the "ill-defined"? (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-explore-the Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 May 2025 17:47:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything We examine the common claim that you must be able to explain a concept to a five‑year‑old to truly understand it, arguing that the idea can be misleading and even harmful. The episode explores why some truths resist simplification and shows what genuine understanding looks like for deep learners and teachers.SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify (listen): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- Algebraic Topology (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521795400- Topology and Geometry (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387979263- Language isnt just "low resolution communication" (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution- Non-analytic smooth function: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-analytic_smooth_function- Emily Riehl on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwvecBthpQ- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs- Curt debunking the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- What does it mean to explore the "ill-defined"? (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-explore-the Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPONSORS:

- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe
- Curt's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Spotify (listen): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

RESOURCES:

- Algebraic Topology (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521795400
- Topology and Geometry (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387979263
- Language isnt just "low resolution communication" (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution
- Non-analytic smooth function: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-analytic_smooth_function
- Emily Riehl on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwvecBthpQ
- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs
- Curt debunking the "all possible paths" myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0
- What does it mean to explore the "ill-defined"? (Substack): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-explore-the

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 1204 David Kaiser: MIT Physicist on Black Holes Older Than the Universe MIT physicist and historian David Kaiser examines primordial black holes, exploring how they might explain dark matter and connect to cosmic inflation. He discusses their potential impact on our understanding of the early universe, linking quantum theory, cosmology, and the history of physics.- 00:00 - What Are Primordial Black Holes?- 01:41 - Could They Be Dark Matter?- 05:21 - Kaiser’s Academic Journey- 10:56 - Studying Physics and Its History- 11:57 - Cosmic Inflation Basics- 15:31 - Direct Collapse vs. Stellar Collapse- 25:14 - Bell’s Theorem Explained- 38:32 - Quasars and the Cosmic Bell Test- 43:04 - High-Precision Astronomy- 47:38 - Learning Curves & Interdisciplinary Research- 48:17 - Scalar Fields and Inflation Models- 55:05 - Black Hole Formation from Inflation- 58:41 - Black Hole Mass as a Cosmic Clock- 1:02:50 - Quark-Gluon Plasma & Color Charge- 1:08:46 - Critical Collapse and Mass Spread- 1:11:34 - Charged Primordial Black Holes- 1:13:54 - Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Implications- 1:20:14 - Detecting Black Holes Locally- 1:23:51 - Tracking Planetary Wobbles- 1:26:04 - Hawking Radiation & Positron Signatures- 1:30:06 - Why Track Mars, Not Earth?SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- David Kaiser's published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/kaiser_d_1.html- Bell, J. S. "On the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox" (1964): https://cds.cern.ch/record/111654/files/vol1p195-200_001.pdf- "Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos from Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.19227- "Cosmic Bell Test Using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars" (2018): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.05966- "Close Encounters of the Primordial Kind" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.17217- "Primordial Black Holes from Multifield Inflation with Non-minimal Couplings" (2022): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.04471- "Testing Bell's Inequality with Cosmic Photons" (2013): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.3288- "Planck Constraints & Gravitational-Wave Forecasts for PBH Dark Matter Seeded by Multifield Inflation" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.02168- "Light Scalar Fields Foster Production of Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.13251- "Debye Screening of Non-Abelian Plasmas in Curved Spacetimes" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15385- "Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.16877- A Brief History of Time - Stephen Hawking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553380168- In Search of Schrödinger's Cat - John Gribbin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553342533- How the Hippies Saved Physics - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/039334231X- Drawing Theories Apart - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y5W2X2 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 May 2025 18:01:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything MIT physicist and historian David Kaiser examines primordial black holes, exploring how they might explain dark matter and connect to cosmic inflation. He discusses their potential impact on our understanding of the early universe, linking quantum theory, cosmology, and the history of physics.- 00:00 - What Are Primordial Black Holes?- 01:41 - Could They Be Dark Matter?- 05:21 - Kaiser’s Academic Journey- 10:56 - Studying Physics and Its History- 11:57 - Cosmic Inflation Basics- 15:31 - Direct Collapse vs. Stellar Collapse- 25:14 - Bell’s Theorem Explained- 38:32 - Quasars and the Cosmic Bell Test- 43:04 - High-Precision Astronomy- 47:38 - Learning Curves & Interdisciplinary Research- 48:17 - Scalar Fields and Inflation Models- 55:05 - Black Hole Formation from Inflation- 58:41 - Black Hole Mass as a Cosmic Clock- 1:02:50 - Quark-Gluon Plasma & Color Charge- 1:08:46 - Critical Collapse and Mass Spread- 1:11:34 - Charged Primordial Black Holes- 1:13:54 - Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Implications- 1:20:14 - Detecting Black Holes Locally- 1:23:51 - Tracking Planetary Wobbles- 1:26:04 - Hawking Radiation & Positron Signatures- 1:30:06 - Why Track Mars, Not Earth?SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- David Kaiser's published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/kaiser_d_1.html- Bell, J. S. "On the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox" (1964): https://cds.cern.ch/record/111654/files/vol1p195-200_001.pdf- "Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos from Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.19227- "Cosmic Bell Test Using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars" (2018): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.05966- "Close Encounters of the Primordial Kind" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.17217- "Primordial Black Holes from Multifield Inflation with Non-minimal Couplings" (2022): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.04471- "Testing Bell's Inequality with Cosmic Photons" (2013): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.3288- "Planck Constraints & Gravitational-Wave Forecasts for PBH Dark Matter Seeded by Multifield Inflation" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.02168- "Light Scalar Fields Foster Production of Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.13251- "Debye Screening of Non-Abelian Plasmas in Curved Spacetimes" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15385- "Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.16877- A Brief History of Time - Stephen Hawking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553380168- In Search of Schrödinger's Cat - John Gribbin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553342533- How the Hippies Saved Physics - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/039334231X- Drawing Theories Apart - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y5W2X2 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - What Are Primordial Black Holes?
- 01:41 - Could They Be Dark Matter?
- 05:21 - Kaiser’s Academic Journey
- 10:56 - Studying Physics and Its History
- 11:57 - Cosmic Inflation Basics
- 15:31 - Direct Collapse vs. Stellar Collapse
- 25:14 - Bell’s Theorem Explained
- 38:32 - Quasars and the Cosmic Bell Test
- 43:04 - High-Precision Astronomy
- 47:38 - Learning Curves & Interdisciplinary Research
- 48:17 - Scalar Fields and Inflation Models
- 55:05 - Black Hole Formation from Inflation
- 58:41 - Black Hole Mass as a Cosmic Clock
- 1:02:50 - Quark-Gluon Plasma & Color Charge
- 1:08:46 - Critical Collapse and Mass Spread
- 1:11:34 - Charged Primordial Black Holes
- 1:13:54 - Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Implications
- 1:20:14 - Detecting Black Holes Locally
- 1:23:51 - Tracking Planetary Wobbles
- 1:26:04 - Hawking Radiation & Positron Signatures
- 1:30:06 - Why Track Mars, Not Earth?

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toe
- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
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RESOURCES:

- David Kaiser's published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/kaiser_d_1.html
- Bell, J. S. "On the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox" (1964): https://cds.cern.ch/record/111654/files/vol1p195-200_001.pdf
- "Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos from Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.19227
- "Cosmic Bell Test Using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars" (2018): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.05966
- "Close Encounters of the Primordial Kind" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.17217
- "Primordial Black Holes from Multifield Inflation with Non-minimal Couplings" (2022): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.04471
- "Testing Bell's Inequality with Cosmic Photons" (2013): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.3288
- "Planck Constraints & Gravitational-Wave Forecasts for PBH Dark Matter Seeded by Multifield Inflation" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.02168
- "Light Scalar Fields Foster Production of Primordial Black Holes" (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.13251
- "Debye Screening of Non-Abelian Plasmas in Curved Spacetimes" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15385
- "Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge" (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.16877
- A Brief History of Time - Stephen Hawking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553380168
- In Search of Schrödinger's Cat - John Gribbin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553342533
- How the Hippies Saved Physics - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/039334231X
- Drawing Theories Apart - David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y5W2X2

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6794 Curt Jaimungal: Demystifying Godel's Theorem Gödel’s incompleteness theorem is often misrepresented in popular science. In this episode we cut through the hype, correcting misconceptions from figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Veritasium, Michio Kaku, and Deepak Chopra, and explain exactly what Gödel proved and what he did not.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount, https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt’s Substack: personal writings, https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: listen here, https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: early access videos, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: support the show, https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Scott Aaronson | How Much Math Is Knowable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplMHWSZf5c- The Consistency of the Axiom of Choice and of the Generalized Continuum-Hypothesis (paper): https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.24.12.556- The Gettier Problem: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/knowledge-analysis/#GettProb- Jennifer Nagel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWZVMZ9Tm7Q- Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Formally_Undecidable_Propositions_of_Principia_Mathematica_and_Related_Systems- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Curt talks with Penrose for IAI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQM0OtxvZ-Y- Bertrand Russell’s Comments: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:Russell,_Whitehead_-_Principia_Mathematica,_vol._I,_1910.djvu/84- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Chaitin on the ‘Rise and Fall of Academia’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY- Curt and Neil Tyson Debate Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U- Gödel’s Completeness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del%27s_completeness_theorem- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04- Gabriele Carcassi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQ7CaQX8EI- Gabriele Carcassi’s YouTube Channel (Live): https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch- Robinson Arithmetic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_arithmetic- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521616042- The Paris-Harrington Theorem: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Paris-HarringtonTheorem.html- Curt’s Substack: The Mathematics of Self: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-mathematics-of-self-why-you-can- The Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/- Curt’s Substack: The Most Profound Theorem in Logic You Haven't Heard Of: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/infinity-its-many-models-and-lowenheim- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 21:10:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Gödel’s incompleteness theorem is often misrepresented in popular science. In this episode we cut through the hype, correcting misconceptions from figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Veritasium, Michio Kaku, and Deepak Chopra, and explain exactly what Gödel proved and what he did not.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount, https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt’s Substack: personal writings, https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: listen here, https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: early access videos, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: support the show, https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Scott Aaronson | How Much Math Is Knowable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplMHWSZf5c- The Consistency of the Axiom of Choice and of the Generalized Continuum-Hypothesis (paper): https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.24.12.556- The Gettier Problem: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/knowledge-analysis/#GettProb- Jennifer Nagel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWZVMZ9Tm7Q- Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Formally_Undecidable_Propositions_of_Principia_Mathematica_and_Related_Systems- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Curt talks with Penrose for IAI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQM0OtxvZ-Y- Bertrand Russell’s Comments: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:Russell,_Whitehead_-_Principia_Mathematica,_vol._I,_1910.djvu/84- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Chaitin on the ‘Rise and Fall of Academia’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY- Curt and Neil Tyson Debate Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U- Gödel’s Completeness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del%27s_completeness_theorem- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04- Gabriele Carcassi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQ7CaQX8EI- Gabriele Carcassi’s YouTube Channel (Live): https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch- Robinson Arithmetic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_arithmetic- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521616042- The Paris-Harrington Theorem: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Paris-HarringtonTheorem.html- Curt’s Substack: The Mathematics of Self: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-mathematics-of-self-why-you-can- The Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/- Curt’s Substack: The Most Profound Theorem in Logic You Haven't Heard Of: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/infinity-its-many-models-and-lowenheim- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount, https://www.economist.com/toe
- Curt’s Substack: personal writings, https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Spotify: listen here, https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- YouTube Membership: early access videos, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Patreon: support the show, https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

RESOURCES:

- Scott Aaronson | How Much Math Is Knowable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplMHWSZf5c
- The Consistency of the Axiom of Choice and of the Generalized Continuum-Hypothesis (paper): https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.24.12.556
- The Gettier Problem: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/knowledge-analysis/#GettProb
- Jennifer Nagel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWZVMZ9Tm7Q
- Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Formally_Undecidable_Propositions_of_Principia_Mathematica_and_Related_Systems
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Curt talks with Penrose for IAI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQM0OtxvZ-Y
- Bertrand Russell’s Comments: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:Russell,_Whitehead_-_Principia_Mathematica,_vol._I,_1910.djvu/84
- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE
- Chaitin on the ‘Rise and Fall of Academia’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY
- Curt and Neil Tyson Debate Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9OkJih3-U
- Gödel’s Completeness Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6del%27s_completeness_theorem
- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04
- Gabriele Carcassi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQ7CaQX8EI
- Gabriele Carcassi’s YouTube Channel (Live): https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch
- Robinson Arithmetic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_arithmetic
- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521616042
- The Paris-Harrington Theorem: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Paris-HarringtonTheorem.html
- Curt’s Substack: The Mathematics of Self: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-mathematics-of-self-why-you-can
- The Church-Turing Thesis: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/church-turing/
- Curt’s Substack: The Most Profound Theorem in Logic You Haven't Heard Of: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/infinity-its-many-models-and-lowenheim
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 1440 Ted Jacobson: The Proof That Gravity Equals Entropy Ted Jacobson explains how Einstein's equations emerge from thermodynamic principles, proving gravity is entropic. The discussion explores Rindler horizons, quantum vacuum states, and holographic duality, linking thermodynamics to spacetime geometry.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:11 - The Journey into Physics- 04:26 - Spirituality and Physics- 06:29 - Connecting Gravity and Thermodynamics- 09:22 - The Concept of Rindler Horizons- 13:12 - The Nature of Quantum Vacuum- 20:53 - The Duality of Quantum Fields- 32:59 - Understanding the Equation of State- 35:05 - Exploring Local Rindler Horizons- 47:15 - Holographic Duality and Space-Time Emergence- 58:19 - The Metric and Quantum Fields- 59:58 - Extensions and Comparisons in Gravity- 1:26:26 - The Nature of Black Hole Physics- 1:31:04 - Comparing TheoriesSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Substack: Personal Writings - https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: Listen - https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube: Become a Member (Early Access Videos) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Ted’s published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QyHAXo8AAAAJ&hl=en- Claudia de Rham on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20- Bisognano-Wichmann theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Bisognano-Wichmann+theorem- Scott Aaronson and Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Ruth Kastner on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Ted’s talk on black holes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYt2Rm_dXf4- Ted Jacobson: Diffeomorphism invariance and the black hole information paradox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6kdHge-NNY- Bose-Einstein condensate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bose–Einstein_condensate- Holographic Thought Experiments (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2845- Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- Entanglement Equilibrium and the Einstein Equation (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1505.04753- Ivette Fuentes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUj2TcZSlZc- Unitarity and Holography in Gravitational Physics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2842- The dominant model of the universe is cracking (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Suvrat Raju’s published papers: https://www.suvratraju.net/publications- Mark Van Raamsdonk’s published papers: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=k8LsA4YAAAAJ&hl=en- Ryu-Takayanagi conjecture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryu–Takayanagi_conjecture- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 May 2025 23:15:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Ted Jacobson explains how Einstein's equations emerge from thermodynamic principles, proving gravity is entropic. The discussion explores Rindler horizons, quantum vacuum states, and holographic duality, linking thermodynamics to spacetime geometry.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:11 - The Journey into Physics- 04:26 - Spirituality and Physics- 06:29 - Connecting Gravity and Thermodynamics- 09:22 - The Concept of Rindler Horizons- 13:12 - The Nature of Quantum Vacuum- 20:53 - The Duality of Quantum Fields- 32:59 - Understanding the Equation of State- 35:05 - Exploring Local Rindler Horizons- 47:15 - Holographic Duality and Space-Time Emergence- 58:19 - The Metric and Quantum Fields- 59:58 - Extensions and Comparisons in Gravity- 1:26:26 - The Nature of Black Hole Physics- 1:31:04 - Comparing TheoriesSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Substack: Personal Writings - https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: Listen - https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube: Become a Member (Early Access Videos) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Ted’s published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QyHAXo8AAAAJ&hl=en- Claudia de Rham on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20- Bisognano-Wichmann theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Bisognano-Wichmann+theorem- Scott Aaronson and Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Ruth Kastner on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Ted’s talk on black holes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYt2Rm_dXf4- Ted Jacobson: Diffeomorphism invariance and the black hole information paradox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6kdHge-NNY- Bose-Einstein condensate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bose–Einstein_condensate- Holographic Thought Experiments (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2845- Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- Entanglement Equilibrium and the Einstein Equation (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1505.04753- Ivette Fuentes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUj2TcZSlZc- Unitarity and Holography in Gravitational Physics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2842- The dominant model of the universe is cracking (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Suvrat Raju’s published papers: https://www.suvratraju.net/publications- Mark Van Raamsdonk’s published papers: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=k8LsA4YAAAAJ&hl=en- Ryu-Takayanagi conjecture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryu–Takayanagi_conjecture- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:11 - The Journey into Physics
- 04:26 - Spirituality and Physics
- 06:29 - Connecting Gravity and Thermodynamics
- 09:22 - The Concept of Rindler Horizons
- 13:12 - The Nature of Quantum Vacuum
- 20:53 - The Duality of Quantum Fields
- 32:59 - Understanding the Equation of State
- 35:05 - Exploring Local Rindler Horizons
- 47:15 - Holographic Duality and Space-Time Emergence
- 58:19 - The Metric and Quantum Fields
- 59:58 - Extensions and Comparisons in Gravity
- 1:26:26 - The Nature of Black Hole Physics
- 1:31:04 - Comparing Theories

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- Ted’s published papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QyHAXo8AAAAJ&hl=en
- Claudia de Rham on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8
- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20
- Bisognano-Wichmann theorem: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Bisognano-Wichmann+theorem
- Scott Aaronson and Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Ruth Kastner on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BsHh3_vCMQ
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM
- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok
- Ted’s talk on black holes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYt2Rm_dXf4
- Ted Jacobson: Diffeomorphism invariance and the black hole information paradox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6kdHge-NNY
- Bose-Einstein condensate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bose–Einstein_condensate
- Holographic Thought Experiments (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2845
- Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ
- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0
- Entanglement Equilibrium and the Einstein Equation (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1505.04753
- Ivette Fuentes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUj2TcZSlZc
- Unitarity and Holography in Gravitational Physics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/0808.2842
- The dominant model of the universe is cracking (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking
- Suvrat Raju’s published papers: https://www.suvratraju.net/publications
- Mark Van Raamsdonk’s published papers: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=k8LsA4YAAAAJ&hl=en
- Ryu-Takayanagi conjecture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryu–Takayanagi_conjecture
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6586 Julian Barbour: What Happens When Physics Abandons Time Entirely Julian Barbour argues that time is an illusion and quantum mechanics should be replaced by relational ratios. He explores how entropy, consciousness, and the structure of the universe can be understood without fundamental time or wave functions.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:35 - Consciousness and the Nature of Reality- 3:23 - The Nature of Time and Change- 7:01 - The Role of Variety in Existence- 9:23 - Understanding Entropy and Temperature- 36:10 - Revisiting the Second Law of Thermodynamics- 41:33 - The Illusion of Entropy in the Universe- 46:11 - Rethinking the Past Hypothesis- 55:03 - Complexity, Order, and Newton's Influence- 1:02:33 - Evidence Beyond Quantum Mechanics- 1:16:04 - Age and Structure of the Universe- 1:18:53 - Open Universe and Ratios- 1:20:15 - Fundamental Particles and Ratios- 1:24:20 - Emergence of Structure in Age- 1:27:11 - Shapes and Their Explanations- 1:32:54 - Life and Variety in the Universe- 1:44:27 - Consciousness and Perception of Structure- 1:57:22 - Geometry, Experience, and Forces- 2:09:27 - The Role of Consciousness in Shape DynamicsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Julian's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bprxrGaf0Os- Neil Turok on TOE (Big Bang): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Neil Turok on TOE (Black Holes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20- Debunking "All Possible Paths": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Jacob Barandes & Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- The Monadology - G.W. Leibniz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546527664- The Janus Point - Julian Barbour: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0465095461- Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat - Carnot: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1514873974- Lucretius: On the Nature of Things: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0393341364- Heisenberg and the Interpretation of QM: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1107403510- Quantum Mechanics for Cosmologists: https://books.google.ca/books?id=qou0iiLPjyoC&pg=PA99- Faraday, Maxwell, and the EM Field: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1616149426- The Feeling of Life Itself - Christof Koch: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08BTCX4BM- Time's Arrow and Simultaneity (Barbour): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.14179- On the Moving Force of Heat (Clausius): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Clausius%20Moving%20Force%20heat%201851.pdf- On the Motions and Collisions of Elastic Spheres (Maxwell): http://www.alternativaverde.it/stel/documenti/Maxwell/1860/Maxwell%20%281860%29%20-%20Illustrations%20of%20the%20dynamical%20theory%20of%20gases.pdf- Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell-Boltzmann_distribution- Identification of a Gravitational Arrow of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.0917- The Nature of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/0903.3489- The Solution to the Problem of Time in Shape Dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1302.6264- CPT-Symmetric Universe: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.08928- Mach's Principle and Dynamical Theories (JSTOR): https://www.jstor.org/stable/2397395- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:52:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Julian Barbour argues that time is an illusion and quantum mechanics should be replaced by relational ratios. He explores how entropy, consciousness, and the structure of the universe can be understood without fundamental time or wave functions.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:35 - Consciousness and the Nature of Reality- 3:23 - The Nature of Time and Change- 7:01 - The Role of Variety in Existence- 9:23 - Understanding Entropy and Temperature- 36:10 - Revisiting the Second Law of Thermodynamics- 41:33 - The Illusion of Entropy in the Universe- 46:11 - Rethinking the Past Hypothesis- 55:03 - Complexity, Order, and Newton's Influence- 1:02:33 - Evidence Beyond Quantum Mechanics- 1:16:04 - Age and Structure of the Universe- 1:18:53 - Open Universe and Ratios- 1:20:15 - Fundamental Particles and Ratios- 1:24:20 - Emergence of Structure in Age- 1:27:11 - Shapes and Their Explanations- 1:32:54 - Life and Variety in the Universe- 1:44:27 - Consciousness and Perception of Structure- 1:57:22 - Geometry, Experience, and Forces- 2:09:27 - The Role of Consciousness in Shape DynamicsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- Julian's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bprxrGaf0Os- Neil Turok on TOE (Big Bang): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Neil Turok on TOE (Black Holes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20- Debunking "All Possible Paths": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Jacob Barandes & Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- The Monadology - G.W. Leibniz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546527664- The Janus Point - Julian Barbour: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0465095461- Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat - Carnot: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1514873974- Lucretius: On the Nature of Things: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0393341364- Heisenberg and the Interpretation of QM: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1107403510- Quantum Mechanics for Cosmologists: https://books.google.ca/books?id=qou0iiLPjyoC&pg=PA99- Faraday, Maxwell, and the EM Field: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1616149426- The Feeling of Life Itself - Christof Koch: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08BTCX4BM- Time's Arrow and Simultaneity (Barbour): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.14179- On the Moving Force of Heat (Clausius): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Clausius%20Moving%20Force%20heat%201851.pdf- On the Motions and Collisions of Elastic Spheres (Maxwell): http://www.alternativaverde.it/stel/documenti/Maxwell/1860/Maxwell%20%281860%29%20-%20Illustrations%20of%20the%20dynamical%20theory%20of%20gases.pdf- Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell-Boltzmann_distribution- Identification of a Gravitational Arrow of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.0917- The Nature of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/0903.3489- The Solution to the Problem of Time in Shape Dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1302.6264- CPT-Symmetric Universe: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.08928- Mach's Principle and Dynamical Theories (JSTOR): https://www.jstor.org/stable/2397395- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:35 - Consciousness and the Nature of Reality
- 3:23 - The Nature of Time and Change
- 7:01 - The Role of Variety in Existence
- 9:23 - Understanding Entropy and Temperature
- 36:10 - Revisiting the Second Law of Thermodynamics
- 41:33 - The Illusion of Entropy in the Universe
- 46:11 - Rethinking the Past Hypothesis
- 55:03 - Complexity, Order, and Newton's Influence
- 1:02:33 - Evidence Beyond Quantum Mechanics
- 1:16:04 - Age and Structure of the Universe
- 1:18:53 - Open Universe and Ratios
- 1:20:15 - Fundamental Particles and Ratios
- 1:24:20 - Emergence of Structure in Age
- 1:27:11 - Shapes and Their Explanations
- 1:32:54 - Life and Variety in the Universe
- 1:44:27 - Consciousness and Perception of Structure
- 1:57:22 - Geometry, Experience, and Forces
- 2:09:27 - The Role of Consciousness in Shape Dynamics

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RESOURCES:

- Julian's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bprxrGaf0Os
- Neil Turok on TOE (Big Bang): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE
- Neil Turok on TOE (Black Holes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZCa1pVE20
- Debunking "All Possible Paths": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0
- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
- Jacob Barandes & Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rbC3XZr9-c
- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc
- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- The Monadology - G.W. Leibniz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546527664
- The Janus Point - Julian Barbour: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0465095461
- Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat - Carnot: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1514873974
- Lucretius: On the Nature of Things: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0393341364
- Heisenberg and the Interpretation of QM: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1107403510
- Quantum Mechanics for Cosmologists: https://books.google.ca/books?id=qou0iiLPjyoC&pg=PA99
- Faraday, Maxwell, and the EM Field: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1616149426
- The Feeling of Life Itself - Christof Koch: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08BTCX4BM
- Time's Arrow and Simultaneity (Barbour): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.14179
- On the Moving Force of Heat (Clausius): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/teaching/2559_Therm_Stat_Mech/docs/Clausius%20Moving%20Force%20heat%201851.pdf
- On the Motions and Collisions of Elastic Spheres (Maxwell): http://www.alternativaverde.it/stel/documenti/Maxwell/1860/Maxwell%20%281860%29%20-%20Illustrations%20of%20the%20dynamical%20theory%20of%20gases.pdf
- Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell-Boltzmann_distribution
- Identification of a Gravitational Arrow of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.0917
- The Nature of Time: https://arxiv.org/pdf/0903.3489
- The Solution to the Problem of Time in Shape Dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1302.6264
- CPT-Symmetric Universe: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.08928
- Mach's Principle and Dynamical Theories (JSTOR): https://www.jstor.org/stable/2397395
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8549 Curt Jaimungal: The Geometric Unity Iceberg Curt Jaimungal unpacks Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity in a three-hour mathematical deep dive. The episode serves as an extensive “iceberg” guide, moving from foundational concepts to advanced theory. SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:27:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal unpacks Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity in a three-hour mathematical deep dive. The episode serves as an extensive “iceberg” guide, moving from foundational concepts to advanced theory. SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 11735 Neil Turok: Black Hole Interiors Are Antimatter Mirrors (New Theory) Neil Turok proposes a radical black‑hole theory in which the interior is a mirror reflecting an antimatter twin, eliminating information loss, multiverses and extra dimensions. He explains the role of CPT symmetry, the black‑mirror solution, and its implications for quantum effects and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 04:14 - The Paradox of Information Loss- 11:04 - CPT Symmetry and Its Implications- 19:09 - Stuckelberg's Insights on Antiparticles- 29:34 - The Black Mirror Solution Explained- 41:21 - Dramatic Encounters at the Horizon- 51:51 - The Unexpected Nature of the Metric- 59:46 - Exploring Quantum Effects in Black Holes- 1:05:04 - Black Hole Entropy and Observations- 1:10:13 - The Universe: Superposed and Entangled- 1:15:15 - The Economist's Insights- 1:15:29 - Quantum Mechanics and Classicality- 1:20:35 - Simplicity in Cosmology- 1:21:58 - The DESE Experiment and Dark Energy- 1:26:40 - The Cosmological Constant Dilemma- 1:31:13 - The Bet on Cosmological Theories- 1:32:06 - The UFO Debate with Neil deGrasse Tyson- 1:34:52 - The Nature of Time and Understanding- 1:36:44 - Spinning Galaxies and Cosmic Alignment- 1:38:44 - Understanding the Black Hole Model- 1:41:59 - The Mirror Universe Concept- 1:49:41 - Dimension Zero Scalars in Physics- 1:55:15 - Solving the Hierarchy Problem- 1:56:46 - The Future of Physics- 2:14:06 - Advice for Young PhysicistsSPONSORS:- Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift using code theoriesofeverything - https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- On the analytic extension of regular rotating black holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.11322- Comment (2) on “Quantum Transfiguration of Kruskal Black Holes” (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1906.04650- Black Mirrors: CPT-Symmetric Alternatives to Black Holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.09558- Path integral formulation (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Path_integral_formulation#Feynman's_interpretation- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Particle Creation by Black Holes (paper): https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=-AEEg5AAAAAJ&citation_for_view=-AEEg5AAAAAJ:maZDTaKrznsC- The distribution of galaxy rotation in JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.18781- Cancelling the vacuum energy and Weyl anomaly in the standard model with dimension-zero scalar fields (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2110.06258- Gravitational entropy and the flatness, homogeneity and isotropy puzzles (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.07279- Radiative Mass Mechanism: Addressing the Flavour Hierarchy and Strong CP Puzzle (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.13385 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:41:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Neil Turok proposes a radical black‑hole theory in which the interior is a mirror reflecting an antimatter twin, eliminating information loss, multiverses and extra dimensions. He explains the role of CPT symmetry, the black‑mirror solution, and its implications for quantum effects and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 04:14 - The Paradox of Information Loss- 11:04 - CPT Symmetry and Its Implications- 19:09 - Stuckelberg's Insights on Antiparticles- 29:34 - The Black Mirror Solution Explained- 41:21 - Dramatic Encounters at the Horizon- 51:51 - The Unexpected Nature of the Metric- 59:46 - Exploring Quantum Effects in Black Holes- 1:05:04 - Black Hole Entropy and Observations- 1:10:13 - The Universe: Superposed and Entangled- 1:15:15 - The Economist's Insights- 1:15:29 - Quantum Mechanics and Classicality- 1:20:35 - Simplicity in Cosmology- 1:21:58 - The DESE Experiment and Dark Energy- 1:26:40 - The Cosmological Constant Dilemma- 1:31:13 - The Bet on Cosmological Theories- 1:32:06 - The UFO Debate with Neil deGrasse Tyson- 1:34:52 - The Nature of Time and Understanding- 1:36:44 - Spinning Galaxies and Cosmic Alignment- 1:38:44 - Understanding the Black Hole Model- 1:41:59 - The Mirror Universe Concept- 1:49:41 - Dimension Zero Scalars in Physics- 1:55:15 - Solving the Hierarchy Problem- 1:56:46 - The Future of Physics- 2:14:06 - Advice for Young PhysicistsSPONSORS:- Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift using code theoriesofeverything - https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- On the analytic extension of regular rotating black holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.11322- Comment (2) on “Quantum Transfiguration of Kruskal Black Holes” (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1906.04650- Black Mirrors: CPT-Symmetric Alternatives to Black Holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.09558- Path integral formulation (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Path_integral_formulation#Feynman's_interpretation- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Particle Creation by Black Holes (paper): https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=-AEEg5AAAAAJ&citation_for_view=-AEEg5AAAAAJ:maZDTaKrznsC- The distribution of galaxy rotation in JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.18781- Cancelling the vacuum energy and Weyl anomaly in the standard model with dimension-zero scalar fields (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2110.06258- Gravitational entropy and the flatness, homogeneity and isotropy puzzles (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.07279- Radiative Mass Mechanism: Addressing the Flavour Hierarchy and Strong CP Puzzle (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.13385 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 04:14 - The Paradox of Information Loss
- 11:04 - CPT Symmetry and Its Implications
- 19:09 - Stuckelberg's Insights on Antiparticles
- 29:34 - The Black Mirror Solution Explained
- 41:21 - Dramatic Encounters at the Horizon
- 51:51 - The Unexpected Nature of the Metric
- 59:46 - Exploring Quantum Effects in Black Holes
- 1:05:04 - Black Hole Entropy and Observations
- 1:10:13 - The Universe: Superposed and Entangled
- 1:15:15 - The Economist's Insights
- 1:15:29 - Quantum Mechanics and Classicality
- 1:20:35 - Simplicity in Cosmology
- 1:21:58 - The DESE Experiment and Dark Energy
- 1:26:40 - The Cosmological Constant Dilemma
- 1:31:13 - The Bet on Cosmological Theories
- 1:32:06 - The UFO Debate with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- 1:34:52 - The Nature of Time and Understanding
- 1:36:44 - Spinning Galaxies and Cosmic Alignment
- 1:38:44 - Understanding the Black Hole Model
- 1:41:59 - The Mirror Universe Concept
- 1:49:41 - Dimension Zero Scalars in Physics
- 1:55:15 - Solving the Hierarchy Problem
- 1:56:46 - The Future of Physics
- 2:14:06 - Advice for Young Physicists

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RESOURCES:

- On the analytic extension of regular rotating black holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.11322
- Comment (2) on “Quantum Transfiguration of Kruskal Black Holes” (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1906.04650
- Black Mirrors: CPT-Symmetric Alternatives to Black Holes (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.09558
- Path integral formulation (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Path_integral_formulation#Feynman's_interpretation
- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking
- Particle Creation by Black Holes (paper): https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=-AEEg5AAAAAJ&citation_for_view=-AEEg5AAAAAJ:maZDTaKrznsC
- The distribution of galaxy rotation in JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.18781
- Cancelling the vacuum energy and Weyl anomaly in the standard model with dimension-zero scalar fields (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2110.06258
- Gravitational entropy and the flatness, homogeneity and isotropy puzzles (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.07279
- Radiative Mass Mechanism: Addressing the Flavour Hierarchy and Strong CP Puzzle (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.13385

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9297 Jennifer Nagel: Why Universal Skepticism Defeats Itself Philosopher Jennifer Nagel argues that universal skepticism is philosophy’s greatest deception, claiming that doubt is an illusion and knowledge is a primitive instant recognition. We explore the nature of knowledge, different forms of skepticism, the Gettier problem, and how these ideas relate to consciousness and free will.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:28 - The Nature of Knowledge- 10:58 - Philosophers and the Skeptical Mindset- 16:57 - Types of Skepticism- 22:27 - Exploring Knowledge Attribution- 29:51 - The Illusion of Knowledge- 34:16 - Knowing Without Knowing- 38:10 - Writing About Knowledge- 46:10 - Analyzing Knowledge- 55:08 - The Gettier Problem and Its Challenges- 1:01:10 - The Functionality of Knowledge- 1:11:23 - Collaborative Understanding of Knowledge- 2:10:00 - Understanding and Consciousness- 2:26:32 - Truth and Its Nature- 2:32:16 - Superposition and Contradictions- 2:32:19 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toe- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Very-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/019966126X- Knowledge and its Limits (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Knowledge-its-Limits-Timothy-Williamson/dp/019925656X- Very Short Introductions (series): https://www.google.com/search?q=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&sca_esv=3da4db664be6b3a1&ei=ypX6Z6flHsDniLMP2v2QkQk&ved=0ahUKEwin8oSB9tKMAxXAM2IAHdo-JJIQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiI2EgdmVyeSBzaG9ydCBpbnRyb2R1Y3Rpb24gdG8gc2VyaWVzMgUQABiABDILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYogQYiQUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIqBRQxAtYwBBwAXgAkAEAmAFZoAGtAqoBATS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgSgAocCwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAuGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIPEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBwgIbEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBGJcFGIwFGN0E2AEBwgIGEAAYBxgemAMAiAYBkAYKugYGCAEQARgTkgcBNKAHph6yBwEzuAf_AQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#wgvs=e- Time: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Time-Short-Introduction-Jenann-Ismael/dp/0198832664- Laplace meets Godel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB3tS7j7nNU- Flexible Goals (paper): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/cogs.13195- The Legend of the Justified True Belief Analysis (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/DUTTLO-3.pdf- Lay Denial of Knowledge for Justified True Beliefs (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/NAGLDO- TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjnEiys98o- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Curt reads Plato’s Cave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurNlwnxwfY- David Bentley Hart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEAgVvW9i10- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=1s- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6326s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI&t=1s- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp18_L_y_30- Polymath’s Ai panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzXzPBW4_s- Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8&pp=ygUUY3VydCByb2JlcnQgc2Fwb2xza3k%3D- Curt debunks the “all possible paths” myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0&t=46s- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:46:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Philosopher Jennifer Nagel argues that universal skepticism is philosophy’s greatest deception, claiming that doubt is an illusion and knowledge is a primitive instant recognition. We explore the nature of knowledge, different forms of skepticism, the Gettier problem, and how these ideas relate to consciousness and free will.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:28 - The Nature of Knowledge- 10:58 - Philosophers and the Skeptical Mindset- 16:57 - Types of Skepticism- 22:27 - Exploring Knowledge Attribution- 29:51 - The Illusion of Knowledge- 34:16 - Knowing Without Knowing- 38:10 - Writing About Knowledge- 46:10 - Analyzing Knowledge- 55:08 - The Gettier Problem and Its Challenges- 1:01:10 - The Functionality of Knowledge- 1:11:23 - Collaborative Understanding of Knowledge- 2:10:00 - Understanding and Consciousness- 2:26:32 - Truth and Its Nature- 2:32:16 - Superposition and Contradictions- 2:32:19 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toe- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Very-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/019966126X- Knowledge and its Limits (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Knowledge-its-Limits-Timothy-Williamson/dp/019925656X- Very Short Introductions (series): https://www.google.com/search?q=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&sca_esv=3da4db664be6b3a1&ei=ypX6Z6flHsDniLMP2v2QkQk&ved=0ahUKEwin8oSB9tKMAxXAM2IAHdo-JJIQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiI2EgdmVyeSBzaG9ydCBpbnRyb2R1Y3Rpb24gdG8gc2VyaWVzMgUQABiABDILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYogQYiQUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIqBRQxAtYwBBwAXgAkAEAmAFZoAGtAqoBATS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgSgAocCwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAuGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIPEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBwgIbEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBGJcFGIwFGN0E2AEBwgIGEAAYBxgemAMAiAYBkAYKugYGCAEQARgTkgcBNKAHph6yBwEzuAf_AQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#wgvs=e- Time: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Time-Short-Introduction-Jenann-Ismael/dp/0198832664- Laplace meets Godel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB3tS7j7nNU- Flexible Goals (paper): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/cogs.13195- The Legend of the Justified True Belief Analysis (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/DUTTLO-3.pdf- Lay Denial of Knowledge for Justified True Beliefs (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/NAGLDO- TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjnEiys98o- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Curt reads Plato’s Cave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurNlwnxwfY- David Bentley Hart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEAgVvW9i10- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=1s- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6326s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI&t=1s- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp18_L_y_30- Polymath’s Ai panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzXzPBW4_s- Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8&pp=ygUUY3VydCByb2JlcnQgc2Fwb2xza3k%3D- Curt debunks the “all possible paths” myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY3ZtgYis0&t=46s- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:28 - The Nature of Knowledge
- 10:58 - Philosophers and the Skeptical Mindset
- 16:57 - Types of Skepticism
- 22:27 - Exploring Knowledge Attribution
- 29:51 - The Illusion of Knowledge
- 34:16 - Knowing Without Knowing
- 38:10 - Writing About Knowledge
- 46:10 - Analyzing Knowledge
- 55:08 - The Gettier Problem and Its Challenges
- 1:01:10 - The Functionality of Knowledge
- 1:11:23 - Collaborative Understanding of Knowledge
- 2:10:00 - Understanding and Consciousness
- 2:26:32 - Truth and Its Nature
- 2:32:16 - Superposition and Contradictions
- 2:32:19 - Conclusion

SPONSORS:

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- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

RESOURCES:

- Knowledge: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Very-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/019966126X
- Knowledge and its Limits (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Knowledge-its-Limits-Timothy-Williamson/dp/019925656X
- Very Short Introductions (series): https://www.google.com/search?q=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&sca_esv=3da4db664be6b3a1&ei=ypX6Z6flHsDniLMP2v2QkQk&ved=0ahUKEwin8oSB9tKMAxXAM2IAHdo-JJIQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=a+very+short+introduction+to+series&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiI2EgdmVyeSBzaG9ydCBpbnRyb2R1Y3Rpb24gdG8gc2VyaWVzMgUQABiABDILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYogQYiQUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIqBRQxAtYwBBwAXgAkAEAmAFZoAGtAqoBATS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgSgAocCwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAuGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIPEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBwgIbEAAYgAQYQxiKBRhGGPsBGJcFGIwFGN0E2AEBwgIGEAAYBxgemAMAiAYBkAYKugYGCAEQARgTkgcBNKAHph6yBwEzuAf_AQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#wgvs=e
- Time: A Very Short Introduction (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Time-Short-Introduction-Jenann-Ismael/dp/0198832664
- Laplace meets Godel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB3tS7j7nNU
- Flexible Goals (paper): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/cogs.13195
- The Legend of the Justified True Belief Analysis (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/DUTTLO-3.pdf
- Lay Denial of Knowledge for Justified True Beliefs (paper): https://philpapers.org/archive/NAGLDO
- TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjnEiys98o
- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM
- Curt reads Plato’s Cave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurNlwnxwfY
- David Bentley Hart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEAgVvW9i10
- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=1s
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6326s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE
- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI&t=1s
- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp18_L_y_30
- Polymath’s Ai panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abzXzPBW4_s
- Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4
- Robert Sapolsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8&pp=ygUUY3VydCByb2JlcnQgc2Fwb2xza3k%3D
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]]> 9797 Curt Jaimungal: Debunking the All Possible Paths Myth Curt Jaimungal debunks the popular “all possible paths” myth, explaining what Feynman’s path integral actually demonstrates and why the misconception endures. He also examines related misunderstandings about quantum mechanics and the nature of light.RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Original Substack article: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/particles-dont-take-all-possible- Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics?utm_source=publication-search- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrUvtqr4wOs- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Eva Miranda on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyMepn-AZo- Mithuna's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LookingGlassUniverse- Mithuna Yoganathan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I- Defining light (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- What is energy, actually? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Paper on Bell's Theorem: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.17521- Veritasium's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:08:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal debunks the popular “all possible paths” myth, explaining what Feynman’s path integral actually demonstrates and why the misconception endures. He also examines related misunderstandings about quantum mechanics and the nature of light.RESOURCES:- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Original Substack article: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/particles-dont-take-all-possible- Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics?utm_source=publication-search- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrUvtqr4wOs- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Eva Miranda on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyMepn-AZo- Mithuna's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LookingGlassUniverse- Mithuna Yoganathan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I- Defining light (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- What is energy, actually? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Paper on Bell's Theorem: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.17521- Veritasium's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Original Substack article: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/particles-dont-take-all-possible
- Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics?utm_source=publication-search
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrUvtqr4wOs
- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Eva Miranda on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XyMepn-AZo
- Mithuna's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LookingGlassUniverse
- Mithuna Yoganathan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I
- Defining light (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically
- What is energy, actually? (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Paper on Bell's Theorem: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.17521
- Veritasium's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@veritasium
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]]> 909 Emily Adlam: Reality Is a Completed Puzzle, Not a Flowing River Emily Adlam challenges time's flow, presenting an 'all-at-once' universe like a completed Sudoku puzzle. The conversation delves into quantum measurement, observer roles, causality, and the arrow of time, highlighting the need for both philosophical clarity and scientific precision.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:56 - Observers in Quantum Mechanics- 02:15 - The Measurement Problem- 06:23 - Dogmas in Quantum Foundations- 08:24 - Causation and Its Philosophical Implications- 09:12 - The Arrow of Time and Its Mysteries- 10:28 - Exploring Coarse Graining and Reductionism- 13:21 - Non-Locality: Temporal vs. Spatial- 16:06 - The Nature of Non-Locality- 19:34 - Temporal Non-Locality and Its Implications- 21:51 - Retrocausality: The All-at-Once Perspective- 26:25 - The Measurement Problem and All-at-Once Framework- 28:24 - Observer-Centric Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics- 31:29 - Probabilities in Physics- 32:51 - The Process Matrix and Causal Structures- 38:33 - Foundations of Physics and Philosophy- 1:05:16 - The Emergence of Space-Time- 1:08:11 - Exploring Correlations in Physical Parameters- 1:10:44 - Epistemology of the Measurement Problem- 1:13:26 - Lessons in Patience and PersistenceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: personal writings https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Emily's profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam- Spooky Action at a Temporal Distance (paper): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7512241/pdf/entropy-20-00041.pdf- Quantum Field Theory and the Limits of Reductionism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.20457- Two Roads of Retrocausality (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.12934- Taxonomy for Physics Beyond Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.12293- Strong Determinism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.02886- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Emily interviewed about Nonlocality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR7aPlZg7dE&ab_channel=GeorgeMusser- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss- Algorithmic Randomness and Probabilistic Laws (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.01411- Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=33- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg&t=1s- Bernardo Kastrup and Sabine on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJmBmopxc1k&t=755s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:15:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Emily Adlam challenges time's flow, presenting an 'all-at-once' universe like a completed Sudoku puzzle. The conversation delves into quantum measurement, observer roles, causality, and the arrow of time, highlighting the need for both philosophical clarity and scientific precision.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:56 - Observers in Quantum Mechanics- 02:15 - The Measurement Problem- 06:23 - Dogmas in Quantum Foundations- 08:24 - Causation and Its Philosophical Implications- 09:12 - The Arrow of Time and Its Mysteries- 10:28 - Exploring Coarse Graining and Reductionism- 13:21 - Non-Locality: Temporal vs. Spatial- 16:06 - The Nature of Non-Locality- 19:34 - Temporal Non-Locality and Its Implications- 21:51 - Retrocausality: The All-at-Once Perspective- 26:25 - The Measurement Problem and All-at-Once Framework- 28:24 - Observer-Centric Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics- 31:29 - Probabilities in Physics- 32:51 - The Process Matrix and Causal Structures- 38:33 - Foundations of Physics and Philosophy- 1:05:16 - The Emergence of Space-Time- 1:08:11 - Exploring Correlations in Physical Parameters- 1:10:44 - Epistemology of the Measurement Problem- 1:13:26 - Lessons in Patience and PersistenceSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack: personal writings https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Emily's profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emily-Adlam- Spooky Action at a Temporal Distance (paper): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7512241/pdf/entropy-20-00041.pdf- Quantum Field Theory and the Limits of Reductionism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.20457- Two Roads of Retrocausality (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.12934- Taxonomy for Physics Beyond Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.12293- Strong Determinism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.02886- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Emily interviewed about Nonlocality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR7aPlZg7dE&ab_channel=GeorgeMusser- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss- Algorithmic Randomness and Probabilistic Laws (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.01411- Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=33- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg&t=1s- Bernardo Kastrup and Sabine on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJmBmopxc1k&t=755s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:56 - Observers in Quantum Mechanics
- 02:15 - The Measurement Problem
- 06:23 - Dogmas in Quantum Foundations
- 08:24 - Causation and Its Philosophical Implications
- 09:12 - The Arrow of Time and Its Mysteries
- 10:28 - Exploring Coarse Graining and Reductionism
- 13:21 - Non-Locality: Temporal vs. Spatial
- 16:06 - The Nature of Non-Locality
- 19:34 - Temporal Non-Locality and Its Implications
- 21:51 - Retrocausality: The All-at-Once Perspective
- 26:25 - The Measurement Problem and All-at-Once Framework
- 28:24 - Observer-Centric Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
- 31:29 - Probabilities in Physics
- 32:51 - The Process Matrix and Causal Structures
- 38:33 - Foundations of Physics and Philosophy
- 1:05:16 - The Emergence of Space-Time
- 1:08:11 - Exploring Correlations in Physical Parameters
- 1:10:44 - Epistemology of the Measurement Problem
- 1:13:26 - Lessons in Patience and Persistence

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- Spooky Action at a Temporal Distance (paper): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7512241/pdf/entropy-20-00041.pdf
- Quantum Field Theory and the Limits of Reductionism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.20457
- Two Roads of Retrocausality (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.12934
- Taxonomy for Physics Beyond Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.12293
- Strong Determinism (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.02886
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Emily interviewed about Nonlocality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR7aPlZg7dE&ab_channel=GeorgeMusser
- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A
- Tim Maudlin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU1bs5o3nss
- Algorithmic Randomness and Probabilistic Laws (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.01411
- Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.09226
- Matt Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM
- Jacob Barandes on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=33
- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg&t=1s
- Bernardo Kastrup and Sabine on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJmBmopxc1k&t=755s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

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]]> 5005 Claudia de Rham: The Theory of Gravity That Shouldn't Exist Claudia de Rham argues that gravity has mass, challenging core assumptions of general relativity. The conversation also explores implications for cosmology, quantum gravity, and the foundations of physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:20 - Claudia's Approach- 09:11 - Claudia's Motivation- 14:45 - Dark Energy- 23:35 - Causality- 27:19 - Other Approaches- 45:10 - New Physics- 50:47 - Dark Energy (cont)- 57:36 - Quantum Gravity / String Theory- 01:14:10 - Gravitons & Photons- 01:21:44 - Symmetry- 01:30:25 - Double Slit Experiment- 01:50:15 - Cosmology- 01:54:45 - Massive Graviton- 02:00:10 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- ver.so: Use code TOE for 15% off - https://ver.so- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Substack: Curt Jaimungal personal writings - https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: Early access videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- The Beauty of Falling (Claudia's book): https://amzn.to/4i4Z9cx- Claudia's published papers: https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/c.de-rham/publications- Claudia's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8&t=83s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Curt's Substack article on energy: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A- DESI article on The Economist: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- String Theory Iceberg on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Chiara Marletto and Vlatko Vedral on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- TOE's telling of "The Dark History of Anti-Gravity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Positive Signs in Massive Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1601.04068 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:05:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Claudia de Rham argues that gravity has mass, challenging core assumptions of general relativity. The conversation also explores implications for cosmology, quantum gravity, and the foundations of physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:20 - Claudia's Approach- 09:11 - Claudia's Motivation- 14:45 - Dark Energy- 23:35 - Causality- 27:19 - Other Approaches- 45:10 - New Physics- 50:47 - Dark Energy (cont)- 57:36 - Quantum Gravity / String Theory- 01:14:10 - Gravitons & Photons- 01:21:44 - Symmetry- 01:30:25 - Double Slit Experiment- 01:50:15 - Cosmology- 01:54:45 - Massive Graviton- 02:00:10 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- ver.so: Use code TOE for 15% off - https://ver.so- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Substack: Curt Jaimungal personal writings - https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: Early access videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- The Beauty of Falling (Claudia's book): https://amzn.to/4i4Z9cx- Claudia's published papers: https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/c.de-rham/publications- Claudia's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8&t=83s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- Curt's Substack article on energy: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A- DESI article on The Economist: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- String Theory Iceberg on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Chiara Marletto and Vlatko Vedral on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- TOE's telling of "The Dark History of Anti-Gravity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Positive Signs in Massive Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1601.04068 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:20 - Claudia's Approach
- 09:11 - Claudia's Motivation
- 14:45 - Dark Energy
- 23:35 - Causality
- 27:19 - Other Approaches
- 45:10 - New Physics
- 50:47 - Dark Energy (cont)
- 57:36 - Quantum Gravity / String Theory
- 01:14:10 - Gravitons & Photons
- 01:21:44 - Symmetry
- 01:30:25 - Double Slit Experiment
- 01:50:15 - Cosmology
- 01:54:45 - Massive Graviton
- 02:00:10 - Conclusion

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- Claudia's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_Mpd6dGv8&t=83s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY
- Curt's Substack article on energy: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/what-is-energy-actually
- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE
- Tim Palmer on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlklA6jsS8A
- DESI article on The Economist: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking
- String Theory Iceberg on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok
- Chiara Marletto and Vlatko Vedral on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0
- TOE's telling of "The Dark History of Anti-Gravity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc
- Positive Signs in Massive Gravity (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1601.04068

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]]> 7712 Barenholtz, Hahn, Jaimungal: AI Will Put 1000 Doctors Per Person Elan Barenholtz, William Hahn, and Curt examine how AI medical swarms could provide 24/7 personalized healthcare. - 00:00 - Introduction- 4:43 - A New Approach to Healthcare- 5:33 - AI in Medical Imaging- 7:40 - Cognitive Models- 11:09 - Education in Medicine- 23:02 - Exploring the Boundaries of AI- 32:04 - The Future of AI in Medicine- 37:20 - Swarming Agents- 41:49 - Ethics of AI in Healthcare- 45:17 - AI into Clinical Practice- 55:58 - Preparing for an AI-Driven Future- 1:15:03 - Human Element in Medicine- 1:17:19 - Emotional Intelligence in AI- 1:20:11 - Unified Theory in Medicine- 1:21:31 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Ekkolapto: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath- Ekkolapto’s Longevity Hackathon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5dPSW_KkniuHpoLwlzkYcxhxn50Mn0T- William Hahn’s lab: https://mpcrlab.com/- Michael Levin’s presentation at ekkolapto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exdz2HKP7u0- Gil Blander’s InsideTracker (website): https://blog.insidetracker.com/- Dan Elton’s website: https://www.moreisdifferent.com/- FAU’s Sandbox: https://www.fau.edu/sandbox/- Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M&t=1s- Will Hahn’s in-person interview on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fkg0uTA3qU- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Neil Turok’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa&index=13- Robin Hanson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEomfUU4PDs- Tyler Goldstein (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/@theoryofeveryone GO TO THIS MAN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL. HE HELPED WITH THE CAMERA WORK IMPROMPTU AND ALSO HAS A FANTASTIC CHANNEL ANALYZING THEORIES. THANK YOU, TYLER!- Joscha Bach on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI- Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:02:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Elan Barenholtz, William Hahn, and Curt examine how AI medical swarms could provide 24/7 personalized healthcare. - 00:00 - Introduction- 4:43 - A New Approach to Healthcare- 5:33 - AI in Medical Imaging- 7:40 - Cognitive Models- 11:09 - Education in Medicine- 23:02 - Exploring the Boundaries of AI- 32:04 - The Future of AI in Medicine- 37:20 - Swarming Agents- 41:49 - Ethics of AI in Healthcare- 45:17 - AI into Clinical Practice- 55:58 - Preparing for an AI-Driven Future- 1:15:03 - Human Element in Medicine- 1:17:19 - Emotional Intelligence in AI- 1:20:11 - Unified Theory in Medicine- 1:21:31 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Ekkolapto: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath- Ekkolapto’s Longevity Hackathon: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5dPSW_KkniuHpoLwlzkYcxhxn50Mn0T- William Hahn’s lab: https://mpcrlab.com/- Michael Levin’s presentation at ekkolapto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exdz2HKP7u0- Gil Blander’s InsideTracker (website): https://blog.insidetracker.com/- Dan Elton’s website: https://www.moreisdifferent.com/- FAU’s Sandbox: https://www.fau.edu/sandbox/- Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M&t=1s- Will Hahn’s in-person interview on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fkg0uTA3qU- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Neil Turok’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa&index=13- Robin Hanson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEomfUU4PDs- Tyler Goldstein (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/@theoryofeveryone GO TO THIS MAN'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL. HE HELPED WITH THE CAMERA WORK IMPROMPTU AND ALSO HAS A FANTASTIC CHANNEL ANALYZING THEORIES. THANK YOU, TYLER!- Joscha Bach on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI- Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - 4:43 - A New Approach to Healthcare
- 5:33 - AI in Medical Imaging
- 7:40 - Cognitive Models
- 11:09 - Education in Medicine
- 23:02 - Exploring the Boundaries of AI
- 32:04 - The Future of AI in Medicine
- 37:20 - Swarming Agents
- 41:49 - Ethics of AI in Healthcare
- 45:17 - AI into Clinical Practice
- 55:58 - Preparing for an AI-Driven Future
- 1:15:03 - Human Element in Medicine
- 1:17:19 - Emotional Intelligence in AI
- 1:20:11 - Unified Theory in Medicine
- 1:21:31 - Conclusion

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- William Hahn’s lab: https://mpcrlab.com/
- Michael Levin’s presentation at ekkolapto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exdz2HKP7u0
- Gil Blander’s InsideTracker (website): https://blog.insidetracker.com/
- Dan Elton’s website: https://www.moreisdifferent.com/
- FAU’s Sandbox: https://www.fau.edu/sandbox/
- Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M&t=1s
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- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Neil Turok’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa&index=13
- Robin Hanson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEomfUU4PDs
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]]> 5213 Robin Hanson: The Economic Case That Aliens Monitor Earth Economist Robin Hanson explores the provocative idea that an advanced extraterrestrial civilization may be subtly monitoring Earth, either as caretakers or as part of a long‑running experiment. The conversation also examines academic funding, peer review, and the challenges facing modern scholarship.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:36 - The Great Filter- 05:38 - Where Are The Aliens?- 09:13 - UFOs- 16:50 - Panspermia- 23:05 - Alien Hierarchies- 27:30 - Alien Culture & Motivations- 33:18 - Probability of Aliens- 39:18 - Truth- 49:41 - Fall of Academia- 01:11:27 - Peer Review- 01:20:22 - Ranking Ideas- 01:23:09 - The System is "Broken"SPONSORS:- Rula: $15 per session with insurance. https://www.rula.com/TOE- Huel: 15% OFF + Free Gift, use code theoriesofeverything. https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Robin’s blog: https://www.overcomingbias.com/- Robin’s profile: https://economics.gmu.edu/people/rhanson- Robin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Em-Work-Robots-Earth/dp/0198754620- Tyler Cowen on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwieLd7Lyc8&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY- Matthew Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Daniel Van Zant’s article on incentive markets: https://www.danielvanzant.com/p/breakthrough-incentive-markets- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM- Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQnGcX7oxms- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:21:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Economist Robin Hanson explores the provocative idea that an advanced extraterrestrial civilization may be subtly monitoring Earth, either as caretakers or as part of a long‑running experiment. The conversation also examines academic funding, peer review, and the challenges facing modern scholarship.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:36 - The Great Filter- 05:38 - Where Are The Aliens?- 09:13 - UFOs- 16:50 - Panspermia- 23:05 - Alien Hierarchies- 27:30 - Alien Culture & Motivations- 33:18 - Probability of Aliens- 39:18 - Truth- 49:41 - Fall of Academia- 01:11:27 - Peer Review- 01:20:22 - Ranking Ideas- 01:23:09 - The System is "Broken"SPONSORS:- Rula: $15 per session with insurance. https://www.rula.com/TOE- Huel: 15% OFF + Free Gift, use code theoriesofeverything. https://huel.com/theoriesofeverything- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Robin’s blog: https://www.overcomingbias.com/- Robin’s profile: https://economics.gmu.edu/people/rhanson- Robin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Em-Work-Robots-Earth/dp/0198754620- Tyler Cowen on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwieLd7Lyc8&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY- Matthew Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM- Daniel Van Zant’s article on incentive markets: https://www.danielvanzant.com/p/breakthrough-incentive-markets- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM- Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQnGcX7oxms- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:36 - The Great Filter
- 05:38 - Where Are The Aliens?
- 09:13 - UFOs
- 16:50 - Panspermia
- 23:05 - Alien Hierarchies
- 27:30 - Alien Culture & Motivations
- 33:18 - Probability of Aliens
- 39:18 - Truth
- 49:41 - Fall of Academia
- 01:11:27 - Peer Review
- 01:20:22 - Ranking Ideas
- 01:23:09 - The System is "Broken"

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- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoEuav8G6sY
- Matthew Segal on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeTm4fSXpbM
- Daniel Van Zant’s article on incentive markets: https://www.danielvanzant.com/p/breakthrough-incentive-markets
- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s
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]]> 6000 Michael Levin: Bioelectric Signals That Reprogram Living Organisms Dr. Michael Levin explains how bioelectric signals govern cell communication, tissue regeneration, and intelligence across biology, and how decoding these electrical memories could enable limb regrowth, cancer suppression, and the creation of novel organs.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:45 - The Role of Bioelectricity in Medicine- 7:00 - Multi-Scale Problem Solving- 7:55 - The Intelligence of Development- 11:41 - Decoding Electrical Memories- 12:29 - The Power of Bioelectric Signals- 13:20 - Rewiring Cellular Communication- 15:29 - Cancer and Cellular Networks- 16:30 - Birth Defects and Bioelectricity- 18:28 - Regeneration and Bioelectric Pathways- 22:50 - Inducing Novel Organs- 25:35 - The Future of Medicine- 26:24 - Audience Interaction and Questions- 31:34 - The Future of Bioelectricity- 38:55 - Integrating Bioelectricity with Evolution- 44:17 - Preventative Strategies in Medicine- 45:45 - Closing Remarks and Resources- 46:30 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- The Levin Lab (website): https://drmichaellevin.org/- Michael’s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/- Michael’s presentations: https://drmichaellevin.org/presentations/- Michael and colleagues discussing anthrobots and other groundbreaking research on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM- ekkólapto (website): https://www.ekkolapto.org/- ekkólapto Events: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-GqNtzHBC2j8ARjb- Curt Jaimungal’s presentation at Polymath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkMyjzQDeg- Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:06:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Dr. Michael Levin explains how bioelectric signals govern cell communication, tissue regeneration, and intelligence across biology, and how decoding these electrical memories could enable limb regrowth, cancer suppression, and the creation of novel organs.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:45 - The Role of Bioelectricity in Medicine- 7:00 - Multi-Scale Problem Solving- 7:55 - The Intelligence of Development- 11:41 - Decoding Electrical Memories- 12:29 - The Power of Bioelectric Signals- 13:20 - Rewiring Cellular Communication- 15:29 - Cancer and Cellular Networks- 16:30 - Birth Defects and Bioelectricity- 18:28 - Regeneration and Bioelectric Pathways- 22:50 - Inducing Novel Organs- 25:35 - The Future of Medicine- 26:24 - Audience Interaction and Questions- 31:34 - The Future of Bioelectricity- 38:55 - Integrating Bioelectricity with Evolution- 44:17 - Preventative Strategies in Medicine- 45:45 - Closing Remarks and Resources- 46:30 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- The Levin Lab (website): https://drmichaellevin.org/- Michael’s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/- Michael’s presentations: https://drmichaellevin.org/presentations/- Michael and colleagues discussing anthrobots and other groundbreaking research on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM- ekkólapto (website): https://www.ekkolapto.org/- ekkólapto Events: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-GqNtzHBC2j8ARjb- Curt Jaimungal’s presentation at Polymath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkMyjzQDeg- Will Hahn on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 02:45 - The Role of Bioelectricity in Medicine
- 7:00 - Multi-Scale Problem Solving
- 7:55 - The Intelligence of Development
- 11:41 - Decoding Electrical Memories
- 12:29 - The Power of Bioelectric Signals
- 13:20 - Rewiring Cellular Communication
- 15:29 - Cancer and Cellular Networks
- 16:30 - Birth Defects and Bioelectricity
- 18:28 - Regeneration and Bioelectric Pathways
- 22:50 - Inducing Novel Organs
- 25:35 - The Future of Medicine
- 26:24 - Audience Interaction and Questions
- 31:34 - The Future of Bioelectricity
- 38:55 - Integrating Bioelectricity with Evolution
- 44:17 - Preventative Strategies in Medicine
- 45:45 - Closing Remarks and Resources
- 46:30 - Conclusion

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- Michael’s presentations: https://drmichaellevin.org/presentations/
- Michael and colleagues discussing anthrobots and other groundbreaking research on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM
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- ekkólapto Events: https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-GqNtzHBC2j8ARjb
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]]> 3147 Urs Schreiber: How the Super Point Emerges from Pure Nothing Urs Schreiber explains how higher category theory generates physical structures from the empty set to supergravity. The discussion weaves philosophy, topology, and gauge theory to show how “something” can emerge from “nothing.” - 00:00 - Introduction- 01:27 - The Creation of nLab- 04:36 - Philosophy Meets Physics- 07:55 - The Role of Mathematical Language- 09:32 - Emergence from Nothing- 16:25 - Towards a Theory of Everything- 22:21 - The Problem with Modern Physics- 25:31 - Diving into Category Theory- 35:30 - Understanding Adjunctions- 41:46 - The Significance of Duality- 52:54 - Exploring Toposes- 1:14:20 - The UNEDA Lemma and Generalized Spaces- 1:16:37 - Charts in Physics- 1:20:55 - Introduction to Infinitesimal Disks- 1:23:56 - The Emergence of Supergeometry- 1:27:33 - Transitioning to Gauge Theories- 1:28:11 - Exploring Singularities in Physics- 1:32:50 - The Role of Superformal Spaces- 1:36:44 - Functors and Their Implications- 1:40:51 - From Nothing to Emergent Structures- 1:43:04 - Hegel's Influence on Modern Physics- 1:54:07 - Discovering Higher-Dimensional Structures- 1:56:30 - The Path to 11-Dimensional Supergravity- 1:57:21 - Universal Central Extensions- 2:03:21 - The Journey to M-Theory- 2:11:19 - Globalizing the Structure of Supergravity- 2:15:36 - Understanding Global Charges in Physics- 2:23:31 - Dirac's Insights into Gauge Potentials- 2:30:21 - The Quest for Non-Perturbative Physics- 2:39:04 - Conclusion SPONSORS:- The Economist: special 20% off discount for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: Personal writings – https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: Early Access Videos – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: Support TOE – https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal RESOURCES:- Link to technical details are here from Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/schreiber/show/Peri+Pantheorias- nLab website: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/HomePage- Paper on category theory: https://people.math.osu.edu/cogdell.1/6112-Eilenberg&MacLane-www.pdf- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD20W6vxMI4- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.11026- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Feynman's thesis: https://faculty.washington.edu/seattle/physics541/2012-path-integrals/thesis.pdf- Differential cohomology in a cohesive ∞-topos (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.7930- M-Theory from the Superpoint (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1702.01774- Character Map in Non-Abelian Cohomology, The: Twisted, Differential, and Generalized (textbook): https://amzn.to/4bFuz7H- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:03:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Urs Schreiber explains how higher category theory generates physical structures from the empty set to supergravity. The discussion weaves philosophy, topology, and gauge theory to show how “something” can emerge from “nothing.” - 00:00 - Introduction- 01:27 - The Creation of nLab- 04:36 - Philosophy Meets Physics- 07:55 - The Role of Mathematical Language- 09:32 - Emergence from Nothing- 16:25 - Towards a Theory of Everything- 22:21 - The Problem with Modern Physics- 25:31 - Diving into Category Theory- 35:30 - Understanding Adjunctions- 41:46 - The Significance of Duality- 52:54 - Exploring Toposes- 1:14:20 - The UNEDA Lemma and Generalized Spaces- 1:16:37 - Charts in Physics- 1:20:55 - Introduction to Infinitesimal Disks- 1:23:56 - The Emergence of Supergeometry- 1:27:33 - Transitioning to Gauge Theories- 1:28:11 - Exploring Singularities in Physics- 1:32:50 - The Role of Superformal Spaces- 1:36:44 - Functors and Their Implications- 1:40:51 - From Nothing to Emergent Structures- 1:43:04 - Hegel's Influence on Modern Physics- 1:54:07 - Discovering Higher-Dimensional Structures- 1:56:30 - The Path to 11-Dimensional Supergravity- 1:57:21 - Universal Central Extensions- 2:03:21 - The Journey to M-Theory- 2:11:19 - Globalizing the Structure of Supergravity- 2:15:36 - Understanding Global Charges in Physics- 2:23:31 - Dirac's Insights into Gauge Potentials- 2:30:21 - The Quest for Non-Perturbative Physics- 2:39:04 - Conclusion SPONSORS:- The Economist: special 20% off discount for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: Personal writings – https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: Early Access Videos – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: Support TOE – https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal RESOURCES:- Link to technical details are here from Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/schreiber/show/Peri+Pantheorias- nLab website: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/HomePage- Paper on category theory: https://people.math.osu.edu/cogdell.1/6112-Eilenberg&MacLane-www.pdf- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD20W6vxMI4- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.11026- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Feynman's thesis: https://faculty.washington.edu/seattle/physics541/2012-path-integrals/thesis.pdf- Differential cohomology in a cohesive ∞-topos (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.7930- M-Theory from the Superpoint (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1702.01774- Character Map in Non-Abelian Cohomology, The: Twisted, Differential, and Generalized (textbook): https://amzn.to/4bFuz7H- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:27 - The Creation of nLab
- 04:36 - Philosophy Meets Physics
- 07:55 - The Role of Mathematical Language
- 09:32 - Emergence from Nothing
- 16:25 - Towards a Theory of Everything
- 22:21 - The Problem with Modern Physics
- 25:31 - Diving into Category Theory
- 35:30 - Understanding Adjunctions
- 41:46 - The Significance of Duality
- 52:54 - Exploring Toposes
- 1:14:20 - The UNEDA Lemma and Generalized Spaces
- 1:16:37 - Charts in Physics
- 1:20:55 - Introduction to Infinitesimal Disks
- 1:23:56 - The Emergence of Supergeometry
- 1:27:33 - Transitioning to Gauge Theories
- 1:28:11 - Exploring Singularities in Physics
- 1:32:50 - The Role of Superformal Spaces
- 1:36:44 - Functors and Their Implications
- 1:40:51 - From Nothing to Emergent Structures
- 1:43:04 - Hegel's Influence on Modern Physics
- 1:54:07 - Discovering Higher-Dimensional Structures
- 1:56:30 - The Path to 11-Dimensional Supergravity
- 1:57:21 - Universal Central Extensions
- 2:03:21 - The Journey to M-Theory
- 2:11:19 - Globalizing the Structure of Supergravity
- 2:15:36 - Understanding Global Charges in Physics
- 2:23:31 - Dirac's Insights into Gauge Potentials
- 2:30:21 - The Quest for Non-Perturbative Physics
- 2:39:04 - Conclusion

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- Link to technical details are here from Urs Schreiber: https://ncatlab.org/schreiber/show/Peri+Pantheorias
- nLab website: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/HomePage
- Paper on category theory: https://people.math.osu.edu/cogdell.1/6112-Eilenberg&MacLane-www.pdf
- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD20W6vxMI4
- "Higher Topos Theory for Physics" (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.11026
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Feynman's thesis: https://faculty.washington.edu/seattle/physics541/2012-path-integrals/thesis.pdf
- Differential cohomology in a cohesive ∞-topos (Urs's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.7930
- M-Theory from the Superpoint (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1702.01774
- Character Map in Non-Abelian Cohomology, The: Twisted, Differential, and Generalized (textbook): https://amzn.to/4bFuz7H
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10059 Scott Aaronson and Jacob Barandes: Quantum Mechanics Without Waves Jacob Barandes (Harvard) and Scott Aaronson debate a wave-function-free reformulation of quantum mechanics. They explore whether the new “indivisible” approach reshapes our understanding of reality or simply repackages existing puzzles.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing- 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate- 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory- 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks- 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics- 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory- 1:22:32 - The Role of Unobservables- 1:31:08 - The Problem of Trajectories- 1:39:39 - Exploring Alternative Theories- 1:50:29 - The Stone Soup Analogy- 1:56:20 - The Limits of Quantum Mechanics- 2:01:57 - The Nature of Laws in Physics- 2:14:57 - The Many Worlds Interpretation- 2:22:40 - The Search for New ConnectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Quantum theory, the Church-Turing principle and the universal quantum computer (article): https://www.cs.princeton.edu/courses/archive/fall04/cos576/papers/deutsch85.pdf- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://amzn.to/3QJleSu- Jacob Barandes on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&t=1s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Quantum Theory From Five Reasonable Axioms (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0101012- Quantum stochastic processes and quantum non-Markovian phenomena (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2012.01894- Jacob's Wigner's Friend flowchart: https://shared.jacobbarandes.com/images/wigners-friend-flow-chart-2025- Is Quantum Mechanics An Island In Theory Space? (paper): https://www.scottaaronson.com/papers/island.pdf- Aspects of Objectivity in Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/223/1/Objectivity.pdf- Quantum Computing Since Democritus (book): https://amzn.to/4bqVeoD- The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.0159- quantum mechanics and reality (article): https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/23/9/30/427387/Quantum-mechanics-and-realityCould-the-solution-to- Stone Soup (book): https://amzn.to/4kgPamN- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- TOE's Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:31:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Jacob Barandes (Harvard) and Scott Aaronson debate a wave-function-free reformulation of quantum mechanics. They explore whether the new “indivisible” approach reshapes our understanding of reality or simply repackages existing puzzles.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing- 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate- 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory- 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks- 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics- 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory- 1:22:32 - The Role of Unobservables- 1:31:08 - The Problem of Trajectories- 1:39:39 - Exploring Alternative Theories- 1:50:29 - The Stone Soup Analogy- 1:56:20 - The Limits of Quantum Mechanics- 2:01:57 - The Nature of Laws in Physics- 2:14:57 - The Many Worlds Interpretation- 2:22:40 - The Search for New ConnectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Quantum theory, the Church-Turing principle and the universal quantum computer (article): https://www.cs.princeton.edu/courses/archive/fall04/cos576/papers/deutsch85.pdf- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://amzn.to/3QJleSu- Jacob Barandes on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&t=1s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Quantum Theory From Five Reasonable Axioms (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0101012- Quantum stochastic processes and quantum non-Markovian phenomena (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2012.01894- Jacob's Wigner's Friend flowchart: https://shared.jacobbarandes.com/images/wigners-friend-flow-chart-2025- Is Quantum Mechanics An Island In Theory Space? (paper): https://www.scottaaronson.com/papers/island.pdf- Aspects of Objectivity in Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/223/1/Objectivity.pdf- Quantum Computing Since Democritus (book): https://amzn.to/4bqVeoD- The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.0159- quantum mechanics and reality (article): https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/23/9/30/427387/Quantum-mechanics-and-realityCould-the-solution-to- Stone Soup (book): https://amzn.to/4kgPamN- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- TOE's Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing
- 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate
- 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory
- 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks
- 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics
- 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory
- 1:22:32 - The Role of Unobservables
- 1:31:08 - The Problem of Trajectories
- 1:39:39 - Exploring Alternative Theories
- 1:50:29 - The Stone Soup Analogy
- 1:56:20 - The Limits of Quantum Mechanics
- 2:01:57 - The Nature of Laws in Physics
- 2:14:57 - The Many Worlds Interpretation
- 2:22:40 - The Search for New Connections

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe

RESOURCES:

- Quantum theory, the Church-Turing principle and the universal quantum computer (article): https://www.cs.princeton.edu/courses/archive/fall04/cos576/papers/deutsch85.pdf
- The Emergent Multiverse (book): https://amzn.to/3QJleSu
- Jacob Barandes on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&t=1s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Quantum Theory From Five Reasonable Axioms (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0101012
- Quantum stochastic processes and quantum non-Markovian phenomena (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2012.01894
- Jacob's Wigner's Friend flowchart: https://shared.jacobbarandes.com/images/wigners-friend-flow-chart-2025
- Is Quantum Mechanics An Island In Theory Space? (paper): https://www.scottaaronson.com/papers/island.pdf
- Aspects of Objectivity in Quantum Mechanics (paper): https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/223/1/Objectivity.pdf
- Quantum Computing Since Democritus (book): https://amzn.to/4bqVeoD
- The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.0159
- quantum mechanics and reality (article): https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/23/9/30/427387/Quantum-mechanics-and-realityCould-the-solution-to
- Stone Soup (book): https://amzn.to/4kgPamN
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- TOE's Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

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]]> 9434 Andres Gomez-Emilsson: The Science of Engineered Conscious States Andrés Gómez Emilsson, director of the Qualia Research Institute, examines consciousness from philosophical and scientific perspectives, describing his journey founding QRI to reduce suffering and enhance experience. He discusses psychedelics, the self as a series of experiences, and how sensory resonance (“impedance matching”) shapes awareness.- 00:00 - The Most Important Problem- 01:49 - The Hard Problem and Ontologies- 05:15 - Journey into Consciousness- 09:06 - The Qualia Research Institute- 10:49 - Shattering Realities- 17:12 - Happiness vs. Meaning- 19:15 - Defining Happiness- 25:28 - Psychological Egoism- 33:45 - Understanding Consciousness- 38:01 - The Qualia Research Institute's Goals- 49:21 - Exploring Impedance Matching- 58:25 - The Dance of Dissonance- 1:03:22 - The Nature of Suffering- 1:10:32 - The Concept of Oneness- 1:17:02 - Zero Ontology Explained- 1:27:20 - The Nature of Reality- 1:28:57 - The Self and Sense of Self- 1:30:53 - Stages of Consciousness- 1:37:35 - Transformations in Consciousness- 1:46:20 - The Role of Psychedelics- 2:02:01 - Exploring 5-MeO-DMT- 2:21:03 - Psychedelics and Buddhist Philosophy- 2:45:32 - Insights on Jhana States- 2:51:31 - Conclusion and ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Qualia Research Institute (website): https://qri.org/- Andres’s Qualia profile: https://qri.org/people/andr%C3%A9s-g%C3%B3mez-emilsson- David Chalmers’s 2024 presentation at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- The Hedonistic Imperative (book): https://amzn.to/3Di7Xx5- Why Does Anything Exist? (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Anything-Exist-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DKBHMC3C- Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Core-Teachings-Buddha-Unusually/dp/1911597108- Andres on The DemystifySci Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWDURKNe2Q- ‘Replications’ group on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/replications/- Stuart Hameroff’s Mindfest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o- The Doors of Perception (book): https://amzn.to/4ijduTb- From Neural Activity to Field Topology (article): https://qualiacomputing.com/2025/02/09/from-neural-activity-to-field-topology-how-coupling-kernels-shape-consciousness/- Seeing That Frees (book): https://amzn.to/43fm15m- Practicing the Jhanas (meditation series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6hhaAzLmiqUzBYuLLJQ8FexOTRxz8xF- The Dalai Lama, Psychedelics & Cher (article): https://tricycle.org/article/dalai-lama-psychedelics-cher/- Advice to Sigālaka (article): https://suttacentral.net/dn31/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:36:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Andrés Gómez Emilsson, director of the Qualia Research Institute, examines consciousness from philosophical and scientific perspectives, describing his journey founding QRI to reduce suffering and enhance experience. He discusses psychedelics, the self as a series of experiences, and how sensory resonance (“impedance matching”) shapes awareness.- 00:00 - The Most Important Problem- 01:49 - The Hard Problem and Ontologies- 05:15 - Journey into Consciousness- 09:06 - The Qualia Research Institute- 10:49 - Shattering Realities- 17:12 - Happiness vs. Meaning- 19:15 - Defining Happiness- 25:28 - Psychological Egoism- 33:45 - Understanding Consciousness- 38:01 - The Qualia Research Institute's Goals- 49:21 - Exploring Impedance Matching- 58:25 - The Dance of Dissonance- 1:03:22 - The Nature of Suffering- 1:10:32 - The Concept of Oneness- 1:17:02 - Zero Ontology Explained- 1:27:20 - The Nature of Reality- 1:28:57 - The Self and Sense of Self- 1:30:53 - Stages of Consciousness- 1:37:35 - Transformations in Consciousness- 1:46:20 - The Role of Psychedelics- 2:02:01 - Exploring 5-MeO-DMT- 2:21:03 - Psychedelics and Buddhist Philosophy- 2:45:32 - Insights on Jhana States- 2:51:31 - Conclusion and ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Qualia Research Institute (website): https://qri.org/- Andres’s Qualia profile: https://qri.org/people/andr%C3%A9s-g%C3%B3mez-emilsson- David Chalmers’s 2024 presentation at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- The Hedonistic Imperative (book): https://amzn.to/3Di7Xx5- Why Does Anything Exist? (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Anything-Exist-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DKBHMC3C- Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Core-Teachings-Buddha-Unusually/dp/1911597108- Andres on The DemystifySci Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWDURKNe2Q- ‘Replications’ group on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/replications/- Stuart Hameroff’s Mindfest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o- The Doors of Perception (book): https://amzn.to/4ijduTb- From Neural Activity to Field Topology (article): https://qualiacomputing.com/2025/02/09/from-neural-activity-to-field-topology-how-coupling-kernels-shape-consciousness/- Seeing That Frees (book): https://amzn.to/43fm15m- Practicing the Jhanas (meditation series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6hhaAzLmiqUzBYuLLJQ8FexOTRxz8xF- The Dalai Lama, Psychedelics & Cher (article): https://tricycle.org/article/dalai-lama-psychedelics-cher/- Advice to Sigālaka (article): https://suttacentral.net/dn31/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - The Most Important Problem
- 01:49 - The Hard Problem and Ontologies
- 05:15 - Journey into Consciousness
- 09:06 - The Qualia Research Institute
- 10:49 - Shattering Realities
- 17:12 - Happiness vs. Meaning
- 19:15 - Defining Happiness
- 25:28 - Psychological Egoism
- 33:45 - Understanding Consciousness
- 38:01 - The Qualia Research Institute's Goals
- 49:21 - Exploring Impedance Matching
- 58:25 - The Dance of Dissonance
- 1:03:22 - The Nature of Suffering
- 1:10:32 - The Concept of Oneness
- 1:17:02 - Zero Ontology Explained
- 1:27:20 - The Nature of Reality
- 1:28:57 - The Self and Sense of Self
- 1:30:53 - Stages of Consciousness
- 1:37:35 - Transformations in Consciousness
- 1:46:20 - The Role of Psychedelics
- 2:02:01 - Exploring 5-MeO-DMT
- 2:21:03 - Psychedelics and Buddhist Philosophy
- 2:45:32 - Insights on Jhana States
- 2:51:31 - Conclusion and Reflections

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe

RESOURCES:

- Qualia Research Institute (website): https://qri.org/
- Andres’s Qualia profile: https://qri.org/people/andr%C3%A9s-g%C3%B3mez-emilsson
- David Chalmers’s 2024 presentation at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw
- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
- The Hedonistic Imperative (book): https://amzn.to/3Di7Xx5
- Why Does Anything Exist? (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Anything-Exist-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DKBHMC3C
- Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Core-Teachings-Buddha-Unusually/dp/1911597108
- Andres on The DemystifySci Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWDURKNe2Q
- ‘Replications’ group on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/replications/
- Stuart Hameroff’s Mindfest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o
- The Doors of Perception (book): https://amzn.to/4ijduTb
- From Neural Activity to Field Topology (article): https://qualiacomputing.com/2025/02/09/from-neural-activity-to-field-topology-how-coupling-kernels-shape-consciousness/
- Seeing That Frees (book): https://amzn.to/43fm15m
- Practicing the Jhanas (meditation series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO6hhaAzLmiqUzBYuLLJQ8FexOTRxz8xF
- The Dalai Lama, Psychedelics & Cher (article): https://tricycle.org/article/dalai-lama-psychedelics-cher/
- Advice to Sigālaka (article): https://suttacentral.net/dn31/en/sujato?lang=en&layout=plain&reference=none&notes=asterisk&highlight=false&script=latin
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10861 Tyler Cowen: The Graduate Student Crisis Destroying Academia Tyler Cowen exposes academia's graduate student crisis and argues for stronger mentorship structures. They argue for greater intellectual humility and stronger mentorship to build a more resilient academic environment.- 00:00 - Tariffs and Trade Policies- 01:21 - Economic Consequences of Tariffs- 03:07 - Canada as a 51st State?- 04:00 - Canada's Defense Spending Debate- 05:41 - Positive Aspects of Hostility- 06:35 - Transitioning to Theoretical Economics- 08:07 - The Role of Tenure- 11:43 - The Academy's Strengths- 13:04 - Problems in Academia- 14:08 - Understanding the Grant System- 15:10 - The Need for Grants- 16:33 - Is the Academic System Broken?- 17:18 - Improving the Academic System- 17:47 - The Role of AI in Academia- 22:39 - Exploring Deep Research- 29:32 - Writing as Thinking- 31:53 - Truth in Worldviews- 33:22 - Patchwork Theory of Reality- 34:11 - Economics and Theories of Everything- 35:07 - Disagreements Among Intelligent People- 37:48 - The Concept of Metarationality- 45:10 - Cultivating Metarationality- 46:55 - Distinction Between Stamina and Grit- 49:03 - Risk-Taking in Academia- 51:28 - Interviewing Style- 56:28 - The Value of Preparation- 1:13:33 - Critiquing Nassim Taleb- 1:18:23 - Public Debates vs. Private Discussions- 1:20:46 - Focus on Money- 1:22:45 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition- 1:23:49 - Complexity in Theories of Everything- 1:24:39 - The Importance of Mentoring- 1:26:08 - Current Projects and Interests- 1:31:15 - Advice for Students- 1:32:39 - The Future of Networking- 1:32:53 - Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Tyler’s website: https://tylercowen.com/- Tyler’s blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/- Tyler’s podcast: https://conversationswithtyler.com/- Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners/dp/1250275814- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:36:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Tyler Cowen exposes academia's graduate student crisis and argues for stronger mentorship structures. They argue for greater intellectual humility and stronger mentorship to build a more resilient academic environment.- 00:00 - Tariffs and Trade Policies- 01:21 - Economic Consequences of Tariffs- 03:07 - Canada as a 51st State?- 04:00 - Canada's Defense Spending Debate- 05:41 - Positive Aspects of Hostility- 06:35 - Transitioning to Theoretical Economics- 08:07 - The Role of Tenure- 11:43 - The Academy's Strengths- 13:04 - Problems in Academia- 14:08 - Understanding the Grant System- 15:10 - The Need for Grants- 16:33 - Is the Academic System Broken?- 17:18 - Improving the Academic System- 17:47 - The Role of AI in Academia- 22:39 - Exploring Deep Research- 29:32 - Writing as Thinking- 31:53 - Truth in Worldviews- 33:22 - Patchwork Theory of Reality- 34:11 - Economics and Theories of Everything- 35:07 - Disagreements Among Intelligent People- 37:48 - The Concept of Metarationality- 45:10 - Cultivating Metarationality- 46:55 - Distinction Between Stamina and Grit- 49:03 - Risk-Taking in Academia- 51:28 - Interviewing Style- 56:28 - The Value of Preparation- 1:13:33 - Critiquing Nassim Taleb- 1:18:23 - Public Debates vs. Private Discussions- 1:20:46 - Focus on Money- 1:22:45 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition- 1:23:49 - Complexity in Theories of Everything- 1:24:39 - The Importance of Mentoring- 1:26:08 - Current Projects and Interests- 1:31:15 - Advice for Students- 1:32:39 - The Future of Networking- 1:32:53 - Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Tyler’s website: https://tylercowen.com/- Tyler’s blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/- Tyler’s podcast: https://conversationswithtyler.com/- Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners/dp/1250275814- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Tariffs and Trade Policies
- 01:21 - Economic Consequences of Tariffs
- 03:07 - Canada as a 51st State?
- 04:00 - Canada's Defense Spending Debate
- 05:41 - Positive Aspects of Hostility
- 06:35 - Transitioning to Theoretical Economics
- 08:07 - The Role of Tenure
- 11:43 - The Academy's Strengths
- 13:04 - Problems in Academia
- 14:08 - Understanding the Grant System
- 15:10 - The Need for Grants
- 16:33 - Is the Academic System Broken?
- 17:18 - Improving the Academic System
- 17:47 - The Role of AI in Academia
- 22:39 - Exploring Deep Research
- 29:32 - Writing as Thinking
- 31:53 - Truth in Worldviews
- 33:22 - Patchwork Theory of Reality
- 34:11 - Economics and Theories of Everything
- 35:07 - Disagreements Among Intelligent People
- 37:48 - The Concept of Metarationality
- 45:10 - Cultivating Metarationality
- 46:55 - Distinction Between Stamina and Grit
- 49:03 - Risk-Taking in Academia
- 51:28 - Interviewing Style
- 56:28 - The Value of Preparation
- 1:13:33 - Critiquing Nassim Taleb
- 1:18:23 - Public Debates vs. Private Discussions
- 1:20:46 - Focus on Money
- 1:22:45 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition
- 1:23:49 - Complexity in Theories of Everything
- 1:24:39 - The Importance of Mentoring
- 1:26:08 - Current Projects and Interests
- 1:31:15 - Advice for Students
- 1:32:39 - The Future of Networking
- 1:32:53 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe

RESOURCES:

- Tyler’s website: https://tylercowen.com/
- Tyler’s blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/
- Tyler’s podcast: https://conversationswithtyler.com/
- Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners/dp/1250275814
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5772 Curt Jaimungal: The Complete Consciousness Iceberg Curt Jaimungal guides listeners through a comprehensive two‑hour iceberg model of consciousness, unpacking five layers that span from basic definitions to cutting‑edge theories. The discussion moves from the mind‑body problem and the hard problem to panpsychism, quantum consciousness, and enactive approaches, offering a dense survey of contemporary thought.- 01:31 - Introduction to Layer 1- 01:38 - What Is Consciousness?- 04:20 - The Mind-Body Problem- 06:02 - Sleep, Dreams, and Altered States- 08:53 - Free Will vs. Determinism- 10:58 - The Self and Identity- 12:56 - Introduction to Layer 2- 13:02 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 16:59 - Qualia and Phenomenal Consciousness- 19:27 - Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism)- 22:59 - John Vervaeke's Relevance Realization- 24:45 - Panpsychism and the Combination Problem- 26:58 - Buddhist Consciousness (Yogacara & Madhyamaka)- 29:04 - Global Workspace Theory- 31:59 - Carl Jung's Explanation for Consciousness- 36:03 - Introduction to Layer 3- 36:47 - Heidegger's Concept of Dasein- 39:28 - Attention Schema Theory (Michael Graziano)- 42:53 - EM-Field Topology & Boundary Problem (Andrés Gómez Emilsson)- 46:49 - Joscha Bach's Theory- 53:41 - Donald Hoffman's Theory- 57:47 - Nir Lahav's Relativistic Consciousness- 01:05:46 - Introduction to Layer 4- 01:06:25 - Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loops- 01:11:50 - Penrose's Quantum Consciousness- 01:16:04 - Christopher Langan's CTMU- 01:20:31 - Johnjoe McFadden's CEMI Field Theory- 01:24:24 - David Chalmers' Extended Mind Hypothesis- 01:29:18 - Iain McGilchrist's Relational Dual-Aspect Monism- 01:33:04 - Introduction to Layer 5- 01:34:35 - Bernardo Kastrup's Analytic Idealism- 01:38:54 - Karl Friston's Enactive Approach / Free Energy Principle- 01:42:12 - Alfred North Whitehead's Pan-Experientialism- 01:46:56 - Mark Solms' Felt Uncertainty & Affective Theory- 01:51:20 - Thomas Metzinger's Minimal Phenomenal SelfhoodSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:31:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal guides listeners through a comprehensive two‑hour iceberg model of consciousness, unpacking five layers that span from basic definitions to cutting‑edge theories. The discussion moves from the mind‑body problem and the hard problem to panpsychism, quantum consciousness, and enactive approaches, offering a dense survey of contemporary thought.- 01:31 - Introduction to Layer 1- 01:38 - What Is Consciousness?- 04:20 - The Mind-Body Problem- 06:02 - Sleep, Dreams, and Altered States- 08:53 - Free Will vs. Determinism- 10:58 - The Self and Identity- 12:56 - Introduction to Layer 2- 13:02 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 16:59 - Qualia and Phenomenal Consciousness- 19:27 - Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism)- 22:59 - John Vervaeke's Relevance Realization- 24:45 - Panpsychism and the Combination Problem- 26:58 - Buddhist Consciousness (Yogacara & Madhyamaka)- 29:04 - Global Workspace Theory- 31:59 - Carl Jung's Explanation for Consciousness- 36:03 - Introduction to Layer 3- 36:47 - Heidegger's Concept of Dasein- 39:28 - Attention Schema Theory (Michael Graziano)- 42:53 - EM-Field Topology & Boundary Problem (Andrés Gómez Emilsson)- 46:49 - Joscha Bach's Theory- 53:41 - Donald Hoffman's Theory- 57:47 - Nir Lahav's Relativistic Consciousness- 01:05:46 - Introduction to Layer 4- 01:06:25 - Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loops- 01:11:50 - Penrose's Quantum Consciousness- 01:16:04 - Christopher Langan's CTMU- 01:20:31 - Johnjoe McFadden's CEMI Field Theory- 01:24:24 - David Chalmers' Extended Mind Hypothesis- 01:29:18 - Iain McGilchrist's Relational Dual-Aspect Monism- 01:33:04 - Introduction to Layer 5- 01:34:35 - Bernardo Kastrup's Analytic Idealism- 01:38:54 - Karl Friston's Enactive Approach / Free Energy Principle- 01:42:12 - Alfred North Whitehead's Pan-Experientialism- 01:46:56 - Mark Solms' Felt Uncertainty & Affective Theory- 01:51:20 - Thomas Metzinger's Minimal Phenomenal SelfhoodSPONSORS:- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 01:31 - Introduction to Layer 1
- 01:38 - What Is Consciousness?
- 04:20 - The Mind-Body Problem
- 06:02 - Sleep, Dreams, and Altered States
- 08:53 - Free Will vs. Determinism
- 10:58 - The Self and Identity
- 12:56 - Introduction to Layer 2
- 13:02 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 16:59 - Qualia and Phenomenal Consciousness
- 19:27 - Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism)
- 22:59 - John Vervaeke's Relevance Realization
- 24:45 - Panpsychism and the Combination Problem
- 26:58 - Buddhist Consciousness (Yogacara & Madhyamaka)
- 29:04 - Global Workspace Theory
- 31:59 - Carl Jung's Explanation for Consciousness
- 36:03 - Introduction to Layer 3
- 36:47 - Heidegger's Concept of Dasein
- 39:28 - Attention Schema Theory (Michael Graziano)
- 42:53 - EM-Field Topology & Boundary Problem (Andrés Gómez Emilsson)
- 46:49 - Joscha Bach's Theory
- 53:41 - Donald Hoffman's Theory
- 57:47 - Nir Lahav's Relativistic Consciousness
- 01:05:46 - Introduction to Layer 4
- 01:06:25 - Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loops
- 01:11:50 - Penrose's Quantum Consciousness
- 01:16:04 - Christopher Langan's CTMU
- 01:20:31 - Johnjoe McFadden's CEMI Field Theory
- 01:24:24 - David Chalmers' Extended Mind Hypothesis
- 01:29:18 - Iain McGilchrist's Relational Dual-Aspect Monism
- 01:33:04 - Introduction to Layer 5
- 01:34:35 - Bernardo Kastrup's Analytic Idealism
- 01:38:54 - Karl Friston's Enactive Approach / Free Energy Principle
- 01:42:12 - Alfred North Whitehead's Pan-Experientialism
- 01:46:56 - Mark Solms' Felt Uncertainty & Affective Theory
- 01:51:20 - Thomas Metzinger's Minimal Phenomenal Selfhood

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toe
- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
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- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7580 Jacob Barandes: There Is No Quantum Multiverse (Here's the Proof) Curt Jaimungal talks with Harvard physicist Jacob Barandes about the foundations of quantum mechanics, wave‑particle duality, and Jacob’s proposal of an indivisible stochastic formulation. The conversation also revisits historic debates from Schrödinger to Einstein and explores new directions for quantum theory.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 06:01 - Wave-Particle Duality Explained- 08:44 - Distinctions Between Waves- 10:36 - Quantum Field Theory Insights- 15:10 - Research Directions in Quantum Physics- 24:27 - Challenges in Quantum Field Theory- 31:38 - Quantum Mechanics vs. General Relativity- 35:47 - Fluctuations in Spacetime- 45:09 - Probabilistic General Relativity- 54:00 - Bell's Theorem and Non-Locality- 1:20:48 - The Nature of Causation in Physics- 1:23:52 - Causation in Modern Science- 1:30:26 - Reichenbachian Factorization Debates- 1:31:44 - Bell's Theorem Evolution- 1:35:45 - Indivisible Stochastic Approach- 1:38:17 - Understanding Entanglement- 1:42:28 - Information and Black Holes- 1:45:44 - Phase Information Loss- 1:49:03 - Heisenberg and Copenhagen Interpretation- 1:52:29 - The Nature of Electrons- 1:53:09 - Exploring Open Research Questions- 1:59:09 - Probabilities in Statistical Mechanics- 2:11:30 - Problems with Many Worlds Interpretation- 2:27:42 - Challenges of Probability in Many Worlds- 2:35:14 - The Case for a New Interpretation- 2:43:11 - Building a Collaborative ReputationSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off for TOE listeners): https://www.economist.com/toe- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Watch Part 1 of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Jacob's talks covering many of his points in this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobBarandesPhilOfPhysics- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- New Prospects for a Causally Local Formulation of Quantum Theory (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16935- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.10778- Schrodinger's wave function paper (1926): https://github.com/yousbot/Quantum-Papers/blob/master/1926%20-%20E.%20Schrodinger%2C%20An%20Undulatory%20Theory%20of%20the%20Mechanics%20of%20Atoms%20and%20Molecules.pdf- The Born-Einstein Letters (book): https://www.amazon.com/Born-Einstein-Letters-1916-1955-Friendship-Uncertain/dp/1403944962/- Probability Relations Between Separated Systems (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/schrodinger/Schrodinger-1936.pdf- John Bell on Bertlemann's socks (paper): https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf- John Bell on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox (paper): https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195- Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete’? (paper): https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:58:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with Harvard physicist Jacob Barandes about the foundations of quantum mechanics, wave‑particle duality, and Jacob’s proposal of an indivisible stochastic formulation. The conversation also revisits historic debates from Schrödinger to Einstein and explores new directions for quantum theory.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 06:01 - Wave-Particle Duality Explained- 08:44 - Distinctions Between Waves- 10:36 - Quantum Field Theory Insights- 15:10 - Research Directions in Quantum Physics- 24:27 - Challenges in Quantum Field Theory- 31:38 - Quantum Mechanics vs. General Relativity- 35:47 - Fluctuations in Spacetime- 45:09 - Probabilistic General Relativity- 54:00 - Bell's Theorem and Non-Locality- 1:20:48 - The Nature of Causation in Physics- 1:23:52 - Causation in Modern Science- 1:30:26 - Reichenbachian Factorization Debates- 1:31:44 - Bell's Theorem Evolution- 1:35:45 - Indivisible Stochastic Approach- 1:38:17 - Understanding Entanglement- 1:42:28 - Information and Black Holes- 1:45:44 - Phase Information Loss- 1:49:03 - Heisenberg and Copenhagen Interpretation- 1:52:29 - The Nature of Electrons- 1:53:09 - Exploring Open Research Questions- 1:59:09 - Probabilities in Statistical Mechanics- 2:11:30 - Problems with Many Worlds Interpretation- 2:27:42 - Challenges of Probability in Many Worlds- 2:35:14 - The Case for a New Interpretation- 2:43:11 - Building a Collaborative ReputationSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off for TOE listeners): https://www.economist.com/toe- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Watch Part 1 of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM- Jacob's talks covering many of his points in this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobBarandesPhilOfPhysics- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- New Prospects for a Causally Local Formulation of Quantum Theory (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16935- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.10778- Schrodinger's wave function paper (1926): https://github.com/yousbot/Quantum-Papers/blob/master/1926%20-%20E.%20Schrodinger%2C%20An%20Undulatory%20Theory%20of%20the%20Mechanics%20of%20Atoms%20and%20Molecules.pdf- The Born-Einstein Letters (book): https://www.amazon.com/Born-Einstein-Letters-1916-1955-Friendship-Uncertain/dp/1403944962/- Probability Relations Between Separated Systems (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/schrodinger/Schrodinger-1936.pdf- John Bell on Bertlemann's socks (paper): https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf- John Bell on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox (paper): https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195- Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete’? (paper): https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- 06:01 - Wave-Particle Duality Explained
- 08:44 - Distinctions Between Waves
- 10:36 - Quantum Field Theory Insights
- 15:10 - Research Directions in Quantum Physics
- 24:27 - Challenges in Quantum Field Theory
- 31:38 - Quantum Mechanics vs. General Relativity
- 35:47 - Fluctuations in Spacetime
- 45:09 - Probabilistic General Relativity
- 54:00 - Bell's Theorem and Non-Locality
- 1:20:48 - The Nature of Causation in Physics
- 1:23:52 - Causation in Modern Science
- 1:30:26 - Reichenbachian Factorization Debates
- 1:31:44 - Bell's Theorem Evolution
- 1:35:45 - Indivisible Stochastic Approach
- 1:38:17 - Understanding Entanglement
- 1:42:28 - Information and Black Holes
- 1:45:44 - Phase Information Loss
- 1:49:03 - Heisenberg and Copenhagen Interpretation
- 1:52:29 - The Nature of Electrons
- 1:53:09 - Exploring Open Research Questions
- 1:59:09 - Probabilities in Statistical Mechanics
- 2:11:30 - Problems with Many Worlds Interpretation
- 2:27:42 - Challenges of Probability in Many Worlds
- 2:35:14 - The Case for a New Interpretation
- 2:43:11 - Building a Collaborative Reputation

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RESOURCES:

- Watch Part 1 of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaS1usLeXQM
- Jacob's talks covering many of his points in this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobBarandesPhilOfPhysics
- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo
- New Prospects for a Causally Local Formulation of Quantum Theory (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16935
- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.10778
- Schrodinger's wave function paper (1926): https://github.com/yousbot/Quantum-Papers/blob/master/1926%20-%20E.%20Schrodinger%2C%20An%20Undulatory%20Theory%20of%20the%20Mechanics%20of%20Atoms%20and%20Molecules.pdf
- The Born-Einstein Letters (book): https://www.amazon.com/Born-Einstein-Letters-1916-1955-Friendship-Uncertain/dp/1403944962/
- Probability Relations Between Separated Systems (paper): https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/schrodinger/Schrodinger-1936.pdf
- John Bell on Bertlemann's socks (paper): https://cds.cern.ch/record/142461/files/198009299.pdf
- John Bell on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox (paper): https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195
- Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete’? (paper): https://journals.aps.org/pr/pdf/10.1103/PhysRev.47.777
- Causation as Folk Science (paper): https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/papers/003004.pdf
- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10481 Michael Levin and Karl Friston: How Free Energy Shapes Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with Michael Levin and Karl Friston about how the free energy principle and entropy shape self-organization and our perception of reality. They explore creativity, aging, the nature of selfhood, and the constructive role of science in biology and psychology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 3:43 - The Free Energy Principle Explained- 5:41 - Creativity and Adaptive Utilization- 11:56 - In-Painting vs. Out-Painting- 15:33 - The Unreliable Medium of Biology- 20:05 - Aging: Noise or Psychological?- 25:25 - The Nature of Selfhood- 45:10 - Distinctions in Organic and Psychological Disease- 48:54 - Goal-Directed Systems and Aging- 52:32 - The Dynamics of Life and Death- 55:49 - Continuous Self in a Changing Form- 1:01:35 - The Constructive Nature of Science- 1:08:02 - Inferring Actions and Counterfactuals- 1:11:40 - Closing Thoughts and Future ConversationsSPONSORS:- The Economist: special 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE – https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Michael's website: https://thoughtforms.life/- Karl's publications: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/- Michael's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA- Karl's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo- Michael on Anthrobots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM- Michael's paper on stress sharing as cognitive glue for collective intelligences: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X2400932X?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=911840d57c51eace- Karl and Michael with Chris Fields on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eJ44Jq_pw- Karl Friston on the 'Free Energy Principle' on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- Michael's recent paper with Chris Fields: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1571064525000089?dgcid=coauthor- Top-down models in biology (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsif.2016.0555- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:11:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with Michael Levin and Karl Friston about how the free energy principle and entropy shape self-organization and our perception of reality. They explore creativity, aging, the nature of selfhood, and the constructive role of science in biology and psychology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 3:43 - The Free Energy Principle Explained- 5:41 - Creativity and Adaptive Utilization- 11:56 - In-Painting vs. Out-Painting- 15:33 - The Unreliable Medium of Biology- 20:05 - Aging: Noise or Psychological?- 25:25 - The Nature of Selfhood- 45:10 - Distinctions in Organic and Psychological Disease- 48:54 - Goal-Directed Systems and Aging- 52:32 - The Dynamics of Life and Death- 55:49 - Continuous Self in a Changing Form- 1:01:35 - The Constructive Nature of Science- 1:08:02 - Inferring Actions and Counterfactuals- 1:11:40 - Closing Thoughts and Future ConversationsSPONSORS:- The Economist: special 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: Support TOE – https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Michael's website: https://thoughtforms.life/- Karl's publications: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/- Michael's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA- Karl's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo- Michael on Anthrobots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM- Michael's paper on stress sharing as cognitive glue for collective intelligences: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X2400932X?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=911840d57c51eace- Karl and Michael with Chris Fields on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eJ44Jq_pw- Karl Friston on the 'Free Energy Principle' on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- Michael's recent paper with Chris Fields: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1571064525000089?dgcid=coauthor- Top-down models in biology (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsif.2016.0555- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 3:43 - The Free Energy Principle Explained
- 5:41 - Creativity and Adaptive Utilization
- 11:56 - In-Painting vs. Out-Painting
- 15:33 - The Unreliable Medium of Biology
- 20:05 - Aging: Noise or Psychological?
- 25:25 - The Nature of Selfhood
- 45:10 - Distinctions in Organic and Psychological Disease
- 48:54 - Goal-Directed Systems and Aging
- 52:32 - The Dynamics of Life and Death
- 55:49 - Continuous Self in a Changing Form
- 1:01:35 - The Constructive Nature of Science
- 1:08:02 - Inferring Actions and Counterfactuals
- 1:11:40 - Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: special 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe
- Patreon: Support TOE – https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

RESOURCES:

- Michael's website: https://thoughtforms.life/
- Karl's publications: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/
- Michael's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA
- Karl's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo
- Michael on Anthrobots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM
- Michael's paper on stress sharing as cognitive glue for collective intelligences: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X2400932X?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=911840d57c51eace
- Karl and Michael with Chris Fields on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eJ44Jq_pw
- Karl Friston on the 'Free Energy Principle' on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA
- Michael's recent paper with Chris Fields: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1571064525000089?dgcid=coauthor
- Top-down models in biology (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsif.2016.0555
- Geoffrey Hinton on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DUft-BdIE
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4649 William Hahn: Unifying Wolfram, Leibniz, and Consciousness with AI William Hahn unifies Wolfram's computational universe, Leibniz's philosophy, and theories of consciousness. The conversation delves into unifying frameworks and the implications for future AI.SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Rubin Gruber Sandbox (referenced by Will): https://www.fau.edu/sandbox- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- William Hahn’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M- William Hahn’s Website: https://hahn.ai/- Jacob Barandes’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- Lilian Dindo on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hI7JNsbt0- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Stephen Wolfram’s Mindfest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg- Curt’s Substack article on Hahn: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-hahn-jaimungal-conjecture-the- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA&t=81s- What is it like to be a bat? (paper): https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf- TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjnEiys98o&t=21s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- US: 988 (Crisis Lifeline) - https://988lifeline.org- Canada: 988 or 1-833-456-4566 (Talk Crisis Canada) - https://talksuicide.ca- UK: 116 123 (Samaritans) - https://www.samaritans.org- Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline) - https://www.lifeline.org.au- Germany: 0800 1110 111 / 0800 1110 222 (Telefonseelsorge) - https://www.telefonseelsorge.de- India: 1800-599-0019 (Kiran) - https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1651963- France: 3114 (Crisis Support) - https://3114.fr- Netherlands: 113 or 0800-0113 (113 Crisis Support) - https://www.113.nl- Sweden: 90101 (Mind Helpline) - https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/sjalvmordslinjen/- China: 800-810-1117 / 010-8295-1332 (Beijing Crisis Intervention Center) - http://www.crisis.org.cn- Japan: 0120-783-556 (Inochi no Denwa) - https://www.inochinodenwa.org/- New Zealand: 1737 (National Helpline) - https://1737.org.nz- Spain: 024 (Crisis Line)- Brazil: 188 (CVV) - https://www.cvv.org.br/- Ireland: 116 123 (Samaritans Ireland) - https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/- South Africa: 0800 567 567 / SMS 31393 (SADAG) - https://www.sadag.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:11:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything William Hahn unifies Wolfram's computational universe, Leibniz's philosophy, and theories of consciousness. The conversation delves into unifying frameworks and the implications for future AI.SPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Rubin Gruber Sandbox (referenced by Will): https://www.fau.edu/sandbox- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- William Hahn’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr4R7eh5f_M- William Hahn’s Website: https://hahn.ai/- Jacob Barandes’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo- Lilian Dindo on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hI7JNsbt0- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Stephen Wolfram’s Mindfest presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg- Curt’s Substack article on Hahn: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-hahn-jaimungal-conjecture-the- Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLhkm6QUgA&t=81s- What is it like to be a bat? (paper): https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Nagel_Bat.pdf- TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDjnEiys98o&t=21s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- US: 988 (Crisis Lifeline) - https://988lifeline.org- Canada: 988 or 1-833-456-4566 (Talk Crisis Canada) - https://talksuicide.ca- UK: 116 123 (Samaritans) - https://www.samaritans.org- Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline) - https://www.lifeline.org.au- Germany: 0800 1110 111 / 0800 1110 222 (Telefonseelsorge) - https://www.telefonseelsorge.de- India: 1800-599-0019 (Kiran) - https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1651963- France: 3114 (Crisis Support) - https://3114.fr- Netherlands: 113 or 0800-0113 (113 Crisis Support) - https://www.113.nl- Sweden: 90101 (Mind Helpline) - https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/sjalvmordslinjen/- China: 800-810-1117 / 010-8295-1332 (Beijing Crisis Intervention Center) - http://www.crisis.org.cn- Japan: 0120-783-556 (Inochi no Denwa) - https://www.inochinodenwa.org/- New Zealand: 1737 (National Helpline) - https://1737.org.nz- Spain: 024 (Crisis Line)- Brazil: 188 (CVV) - https://www.cvv.org.br/- Ireland: 116 123 (Samaritans Ireland) - https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/- South Africa: 0800 567 567 / SMS 31393 (SADAG) - https://www.sadag.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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]]> 3869 Ruth Kastner: Can the Future Cause the Past in Quantum Theory? Ruth Kastner and Curt Jaimungal explore the transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics, tackling the measurement problem, retrocausality, and the quest to reconcile quantum theory with gravity. Kastner argues for a paradigm shift that embraces complexity and nuance in understanding quantum phenomena.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:40 - Measurement Problem- 09:17 - Measurement Interaction- 11:27 - Feynman Diagrams- 16:25 - Observers vs Measurers- 20:58 - Nature of Measurement- 22:19 - Probabilistic Outcomes- 28:52 - Emission and Absorption- 34:40 - Entities and Reality- 38:03 - Emergence of Space-Time- 41:14 - Theories and Anomalies- 42:56 - Independent Scholarship- 46:23 - Conventional Approach- 48:33 - Transactional Axioms- 50:34 - Kramer's Perspective- 1:07:22 - Retrocausality and Block World- 1:07:43 - Science Fiction and Time Travel- 1:14:04 - Emergence of Space-Time Events- 1:27:23 - Weak and Strong Forces- 1:36:10 - Physics to Philosophy- 1:39:53 - Free Will- 1:45:36 - Consciousness and Physicalism- 1:54:51 - Challenges to Materialism- 2:05:47 - Advice for Future Generations- 2:07:41 - Conclusion and AcknowledgmentsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify video: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:23:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Ruth Kastner and Curt Jaimungal explore the transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics, tackling the measurement problem, retrocausality, and the quest to reconcile quantum theory with gravity. Kastner argues for a paradigm shift that embraces complexity and nuance in understanding quantum phenomena.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:40 - Measurement Problem- 09:17 - Measurement Interaction- 11:27 - Feynman Diagrams- 16:25 - Observers vs Measurers- 20:58 - Nature of Measurement- 22:19 - Probabilistic Outcomes- 28:52 - Emission and Absorption- 34:40 - Entities and Reality- 38:03 - Emergence of Space-Time- 41:14 - Theories and Anomalies- 42:56 - Independent Scholarship- 46:23 - Conventional Approach- 48:33 - Transactional Axioms- 50:34 - Kramer's Perspective- 1:07:22 - Retrocausality and Block World- 1:07:43 - Science Fiction and Time Travel- 1:14:04 - Emergence of Space-Time Events- 1:27:23 - Weak and Strong Forces- 1:36:10 - Physics to Philosophy- 1:39:53 - Free Will- 1:45:36 - Consciousness and Physicalism- 1:54:51 - Challenges to Materialism- 2:05:47 - Advice for Future Generations- 2:07:41 - Conclusion and AcknowledgmentsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify video: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:40 - Measurement Problem
- 09:17 - Measurement Interaction
- 11:27 - Feynman Diagrams
- 16:25 - Observers vs Measurers
- 20:58 - Nature of Measurement
- 22:19 - Probabilistic Outcomes
- 28:52 - Emission and Absorption
- 34:40 - Entities and Reality
- 38:03 - Emergence of Space-Time
- 41:14 - Theories and Anomalies
- 42:56 - Independent Scholarship
- 46:23 - Conventional Approach
- 48:33 - Transactional Axioms
- 50:34 - Kramer's Perspective
- 1:07:22 - Retrocausality and Block World
- 1:07:43 - Science Fiction and Time Travel
- 1:14:04 - Emergence of Space-Time Events
- 1:27:23 - Weak and Strong Forces
- 1:36:10 - Physics to Philosophy
- 1:39:53 - Free Will
- 1:45:36 - Consciousness and Physicalism
- 1:54:51 - Challenges to Materialism
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- 2:07:41 - Conclusion and Acknowledgments

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]]> 8209 Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis: What Quantum Physics Got Wrong Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis explore how quantum physics intersects with biology and consciousness, questioning the foundations of reality and the role of the observer. They examine decoherence, quantum computing, and potential applications in medicine and life sciences.- 0:00 - Introduction- 6:23 - Metaphysics and physics boundaries- 8:53 - Does existence matter?- 15:35 - Quantum physics nature of reality- 21:35 - Understanding life through physics- 27:56 - Observer effect in quantum theory- 36:02 - Gauge potentials and their reality- 46:11 - Birth of quantum mechanics- 54:42 - Quantum superposition and action at a distance- 1:01:20 - Decoherence explained- 1:02:18 - Observer's role- 1:03:43 - Size and decoherence- 1:04:35 - Quantum computing and investments- 1:07:33 - Practical applications of quantum theory- 1:10:14 - Quantum computers: what are they good for?- 1:11:24 - Markov process debate- 1:15:18 - Causal modeling in medicine- 1:16:56 - Quantum effects in biology- 1:21:15 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics- 1:27:03 - Non‑locality and quantum theory- 1:31:46 - Historical shift in physics- 1:35:15 - Beables and their nature- 1:47:17 - Hard problem of consciousness- 1:51:41 - P‑Zombie conceptSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- "The Mending of Broken Bones: A Modern Guide to Classical Algebra" by Paul Lockhart https://amzn.to/3EmfDP9- "Dreaming Reality: How Neuroscience and Mysticism Can Unlock the Secrets of Consciousness" by Vladimir Miskovic and Steven Jay Lynn https://amzn.to/42y1KYi- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy on Spotify (with video!): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:43:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Jacob Barandes and Manolis Kellis explore how quantum physics intersects with biology and consciousness, questioning the foundations of reality and the role of the observer. They examine decoherence, quantum computing, and potential applications in medicine and life sciences.- 0:00 - Introduction- 6:23 - Metaphysics and physics boundaries- 8:53 - Does existence matter?- 15:35 - Quantum physics nature of reality- 21:35 - Understanding life through physics- 27:56 - Observer effect in quantum theory- 36:02 - Gauge potentials and their reality- 46:11 - Birth of quantum mechanics- 54:42 - Quantum superposition and action at a distance- 1:01:20 - Decoherence explained- 1:02:18 - Observer's role- 1:03:43 - Size and decoherence- 1:04:35 - Quantum computing and investments- 1:07:33 - Practical applications of quantum theory- 1:10:14 - Quantum computers: what are they good for?- 1:11:24 - Markov process debate- 1:15:18 - Causal modeling in medicine- 1:16:56 - Quantum effects in biology- 1:21:15 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics- 1:27:03 - Non‑locality and quantum theory- 1:31:46 - Historical shift in physics- 1:35:15 - Beables and their nature- 1:47:17 - Hard problem of consciousness- 1:51:41 - P‑Zombie conceptSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- "The Mending of Broken Bones: A Modern Guide to Classical Algebra" by Paul Lockhart https://amzn.to/3EmfDP9- "Dreaming Reality: How Neuroscience and Mysticism Can Unlock the Secrets of Consciousness" by Vladimir Miskovic and Steven Jay Lynn https://amzn.to/42y1KYi- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy on Spotify (with video!): https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 6:23 - Metaphysics and physics boundaries
- 8:53 - Does existence matter?
- 15:35 - Quantum physics nature of reality
- 21:35 - Understanding life through physics
- 27:56 - Observer effect in quantum theory
- 36:02 - Gauge potentials and their reality
- 46:11 - Birth of quantum mechanics
- 54:42 - Quantum superposition and action at a distance
- 1:01:20 - Decoherence explained
- 1:02:18 - Observer's role
- 1:03:43 - Size and decoherence
- 1:04:35 - Quantum computing and investments
- 1:07:33 - Practical applications of quantum theory
- 1:10:14 - Quantum computers: what are they good for?
- 1:11:24 - Markov process debate
- 1:15:18 - Causal modeling in medicine
- 1:16:56 - Quantum effects in biology
- 1:21:15 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics
- 1:27:03 - Non‑locality and quantum theory
- 1:31:46 - Historical shift in physics
- 1:35:15 - Beables and their nature
- 1:47:17 - Hard problem of consciousness
- 1:51:41 - P‑Zombie concept

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]]> 7273 Jacob Barandes: A New Era in Quantum Mechanics Has Arrived Jacob Barandes and Curt Jaimungal discuss Indivisible Stochastic Processes and their implications for quantum mechanics, exploring non‑Markovian dynamics, symmetry breaking, and the foundations of measurement without wave‑function collapse. The conversation also touches on philosophical perspectives, thought experiments, and connections to cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:29 - Philosophy of Physics- 07:04 - Philosophical Physics- 10:55 - Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics- 15:03 - Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory- 25:03 - Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking- 32:03 - Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics- 38:00 - The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment- 55:24 - Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time- 1:05:31 - Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models- 1:12:07 - Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking- 1:15:37 - Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions- 01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics- 01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution- 01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels- 01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation- 01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy- 01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes- 01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles- 02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics- 02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example- 02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes- 02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics- 02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook- 02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future TopicsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Jacob's website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Jacob's talk on "A New Formulation of Quantum Theory": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778- McTaggart's paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf- Putnam's paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs- Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf- Greta Hermann's paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf- John Bell's paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195- Bell's theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190- Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf- Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690- Bohm's second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180- Dirac's textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115- Wigner's paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:49:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Jacob Barandes and Curt Jaimungal discuss Indivisible Stochastic Processes and their implications for quantum mechanics, exploring non‑Markovian dynamics, symmetry breaking, and the foundations of measurement without wave‑function collapse. The conversation also touches on philosophical perspectives, thought experiments, and connections to cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:29 - Philosophy of Physics- 07:04 - Philosophical Physics- 10:55 - Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics- 15:03 - Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory- 25:03 - Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking- 32:03 - Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics- 38:00 - The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment- 55:24 - Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time- 1:05:31 - Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models- 1:12:07 - Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking- 1:15:37 - Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions- 01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics- 01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution- 01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels- 01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation- 01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy- 01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes- 01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles- 02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics- 02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example- 02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes- 02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics- 02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook- 02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future TopicsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Jacob's website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Jacob's talk on "A New Formulation of Quantum Theory": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778- McTaggart's paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf- Putnam's paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs- Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf- Greta Hermann's paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf- John Bell's paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195- Bell's theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190- Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf- Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690- Bohm's second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180- Dirac's textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115- Wigner's paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:29 - Philosophy of Physics
- 07:04 - Philosophical Physics
- 10:55 - Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics
- 15:03 - Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory
- 25:03 - Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking
- 32:03 - Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics
- 38:00 - The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment
- 55:24 - Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time
- 1:05:31 - Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models
- 1:12:07 - Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking
- 1:15:37 - Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions
- 01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics
- 01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution
- 01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels
- 01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation
- 01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy
- 01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes
- 01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles
- 02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics
- 02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example
- 02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes
- 02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics
- 02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook
- 02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics

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- Jacob's website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/
- Jacob's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Jacob's talk on "A New Formulation of Quantum Theory": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg
- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778
- McTaggart's paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf
- Putnam's paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf
- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs
- Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf
- Greta Hermann's paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf
- John Bell's paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195
- Bell's theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190
- Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf
- Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690
- Bohm's second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180
- Dirac's textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115
- Wigner's paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10113 Michael Levin and Anna Ciaunica: Consciousness Beyond the Brain Developmental biologist Michael Levin and cognitive scientist Anna Ciaunica discuss how cellular intelligence reshapes our understanding of consciousness, memory, and embodiment. They argue that the self emerges from the collective behavior of cells and that biology’s goal‑directed systems extend far beyond the brain.- 00:00 - Opening- 01:42 - Biggest myths in biology and neuroscience- 03:18 - Anna on self emerging from cells- 04:10 - Critique of adult‑centric views- 05:15 - Dropping old conceptual epicycles- 07:45 - Continuity from single cells to minds- 09:28 - Memory, metaphors, shifting perspectives- 10:46 - Bridging silos and interdisciplinarity- 13:04 - Development, evolution, goal‑directed systems- 17:05 - Expanding goal‑seeking in biology- 25:12 - Depression, body states, self‑regulation- 31:57 - Aging, goals, “having nothing left to do”- 41:10 - Pregnancy, immune systems, sharing a self- 51:08 - Interconnectedness as fundamental to selfhood- 57:56 - Story we tell vs agency of thoughts- 1:07:00 - Rewriting “you”: caterpillars, butterflies, memory- 1:16:15 - Final thoughts: self as ongoing embodied process- 1:24:01 - Closing remarks and where to find moreSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Michael Levin's website: https://drmichaellevin.org/- Anna Ciaunica's website: https://annaciaunica.fr/- Curt's previous talk with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&t=3924s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:01:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Developmental biologist Michael Levin and cognitive scientist Anna Ciaunica discuss how cellular intelligence reshapes our understanding of consciousness, memory, and embodiment. They argue that the self emerges from the collective behavior of cells and that biology’s goal‑directed systems extend far beyond the brain.- 00:00 - Opening- 01:42 - Biggest myths in biology and neuroscience- 03:18 - Anna on self emerging from cells- 04:10 - Critique of adult‑centric views- 05:15 - Dropping old conceptual epicycles- 07:45 - Continuity from single cells to minds- 09:28 - Memory, metaphors, shifting perspectives- 10:46 - Bridging silos and interdisciplinarity- 13:04 - Development, evolution, goal‑directed systems- 17:05 - Expanding goal‑seeking in biology- 25:12 - Depression, body states, self‑regulation- 31:57 - Aging, goals, “having nothing left to do”- 41:10 - Pregnancy, immune systems, sharing a self- 51:08 - Interconnectedness as fundamental to selfhood- 57:56 - Story we tell vs agency of thoughts- 1:07:00 - Rewriting “you”: caterpillars, butterflies, memory- 1:16:15 - Final thoughts: self as ongoing embodied process- 1:24:01 - Closing remarks and where to find moreSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Michael Levin's website: https://drmichaellevin.org/- Anna Ciaunica's website: https://annaciaunica.fr/- Curt's previous talk with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&t=3924s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Opening
- 01:42 - Biggest myths in biology and neuroscience
- 03:18 - Anna on self emerging from cells
- 04:10 - Critique of adult‑centric views
- 05:15 - Dropping old conceptual epicycles
- 07:45 - Continuity from single cells to minds
- 09:28 - Memory, metaphors, shifting perspectives
- 10:46 - Bridging silos and interdisciplinarity
- 13:04 - Development, evolution, goal‑directed systems
- 17:05 - Expanding goal‑seeking in biology
- 25:12 - Depression, body states, self‑regulation
- 31:57 - Aging, goals, “having nothing left to do”
- 41:10 - Pregnancy, immune systems, sharing a self
- 51:08 - Interconnectedness as fundamental to selfhood
- 57:56 - Story we tell vs agency of thoughts
- 1:07:00 - Rewriting “you”: caterpillars, butterflies, memory
- 1:16:15 - Final thoughts: self as ongoing embodied process
- 1:24:01 - Closing remarks and where to find more

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- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe

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- Michael Levin's website: https://drmichaellevin.org/
- Anna Ciaunica's website: https://annaciaunica.fr/
- Curt's previous talk with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&t=3924s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
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]]> 5543 Eva Miranda: The Mathematical Bridge Between Classical and Quantum Eva Miranda explains how hidden geometric structures can unite classical and quantum physics, exploring integrable systems, Bohr‑Sommerfeld leaves, and geometric quantization. The conversation reveals a promising path toward bridging long‑standing gaps in theoretical physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 06:12 - Classical vs. Quantum Mechanics- 15:32 - Poisson Brackets & Symplectic Forms- 24:14 - Integrable Systems- 32:01 - Dirac’s Dream & No‑Go Results- 39:04 - Action‑Angle Coordinates- 47:05 - Toric Manifolds & Polytopes- 54:55 - Geometric Quantization Basics- 1:03:46 - Bohr‑Sommerfeld Leaves- 1:12:03 - Handling Singularities- 1:20:23 - Poisson Manifolds Beyond Symplectic- 1:28:50 - Turing Completeness & Fluid Mechanics Tie‑In- 1:35:06 - Topological QFT Overview- 1:45:53 - Open Questions in Quantization- 1:53:20 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Eva Miranda's website: https://web.mat.upc.edu/eva.miranda/nova/- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Curt's post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7284265597671034880/- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:05:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Eva Miranda explains how hidden geometric structures can unite classical and quantum physics, exploring integrable systems, Bohr‑Sommerfeld leaves, and geometric quantization. The conversation reveals a promising path toward bridging long‑standing gaps in theoretical physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 06:12 - Classical vs. Quantum Mechanics- 15:32 - Poisson Brackets & Symplectic Forms- 24:14 - Integrable Systems- 32:01 - Dirac’s Dream & No‑Go Results- 39:04 - Action‑Angle Coordinates- 47:05 - Toric Manifolds & Polytopes- 54:55 - Geometric Quantization Basics- 1:03:46 - Bohr‑Sommerfeld Leaves- 1:12:03 - Handling Singularities- 1:20:23 - Poisson Manifolds Beyond Symplectic- 1:28:50 - Turing Completeness & Fluid Mechanics Tie‑In- 1:35:06 - Topological QFT Overview- 1:45:53 - Open Questions in Quantization- 1:53:20 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Eva Miranda's website: https://web.mat.upc.edu/eva.miranda/nova/- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Curt's post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7284265597671034880/- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 06:12 - Classical vs. Quantum Mechanics
- 15:32 - Poisson Brackets & Symplectic Forms
- 24:14 - Integrable Systems
- 32:01 - Dirac’s Dream & No‑Go Results
- 39:04 - Action‑Angle Coordinates
- 47:05 - Toric Manifolds & Polytopes
- 54:55 - Geometric Quantization Basics
- 1:03:46 - Bohr‑Sommerfeld Leaves
- 1:12:03 - Handling Singularities
- 1:20:23 - Poisson Manifolds Beyond Symplectic
- 1:28:50 - Turing Completeness & Fluid Mechanics Tie‑In
- 1:35:06 - Topological QFT Overview
- 1:45:53 - Open Questions in Quantization
- 1:53:20 - Conclusion

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- Eva Miranda's website: https://web.mat.upc.edu/eva.miranda/nova/
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Curt's post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7284265597671034880/
- Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7713 Geoffrey Hinton: Why the Godfather of AI Now Fears His Creation Geoffrey Hinton, the 2024 Nobel laureate and AI pioneer, warns of the existential dangers of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. In this episode Curt Jaimungal and Hinton explore the speed of AI development, consciousness, and the societal impacts of future AI systems.- 00:00 - The Existential Threat of AI- 01:25 - The Speed of AI Development- 7:11 - The Nature of Subjective Experience- 14:18 - Consciousness vs Self-Consciousness- 23:36 - The Misunderstanding of Mental States- 29:19 - The Chinese Room Argument- 30:47 - The Rise of AI in China- 37:18 - The Future of AI Development- 40:00 - The Societal Impact of AI- 47:02 - Understanding and Intelligence- 1:00:47 - Predictions on Subjective Experience- 1:05:45 - The Future Landscape of AI- 1:10:14 - Reflections on Recognition and ImpactSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Geoffrey Hinton’s publications: https://www.cs.toronto.edu/~hinton/papers.html#1983-1976- The Economist’s several mentions of Geoffrey Hinton: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/08/ai-researchers-receive-the-nobel-prize-for-physics- https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/02/would-an-artificial-intelligence-bubble-be-so-bad- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/08/14/ai-scientists-are-producing-new-theories-of-how-the-brain-learns- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=19- The Emperor’s New Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=78- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQuiso493ro&t=1353s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Ray Kurzweil’s books: https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:11:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Geoffrey Hinton, the 2024 Nobel laureate and AI pioneer, warns of the existential dangers of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. In this episode Curt Jaimungal and Hinton explore the speed of AI development, consciousness, and the societal impacts of future AI systems.- 00:00 - The Existential Threat of AI- 01:25 - The Speed of AI Development- 7:11 - The Nature of Subjective Experience- 14:18 - Consciousness vs Self-Consciousness- 23:36 - The Misunderstanding of Mental States- 29:19 - The Chinese Room Argument- 30:47 - The Rise of AI in China- 37:18 - The Future of AI Development- 40:00 - The Societal Impact of AI- 47:02 - Understanding and Intelligence- 1:00:47 - Predictions on Subjective Experience- 1:05:45 - The Future Landscape of AI- 1:10:14 - Reflections on Recognition and ImpactSPONSORS:- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Geoffrey Hinton’s publications: https://www.cs.toronto.edu/~hinton/papers.html#1983-1976- The Economist’s several mentions of Geoffrey Hinton: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/08/ai-researchers-receive-the-nobel-prize-for-physics- https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/02/would-an-artificial-intelligence-bubble-be-so-bad- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/08/14/ai-scientists-are-producing-new-theories-of-how-the-brain-learns- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=19- The Emperor’s New Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=78- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQuiso493ro&t=1353s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal- Ray Kurzweil’s books: https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - The Existential Threat of AI
- 01:25 - The Speed of AI Development
- 7:11 - The Nature of Subjective Experience
- 14:18 - Consciousness vs Self-Consciousness
- 23:36 - The Misunderstanding of Mental States
- 29:19 - The Chinese Room Argument
- 30:47 - The Rise of AI in China
- 37:18 - The Future of AI Development
- 40:00 - The Societal Impact of AI
- 47:02 - Understanding and Intelligence
- 1:00:47 - Predictions on Subjective Experience
- 1:05:45 - The Future Landscape of AI
- 1:10:14 - Reflections on Recognition and Impact

SPONSORS:

- The Economist (20% off): https://www.economist.com/toe
- Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com
- Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

RESOURCES:

- Geoffrey Hinton’s publications: https://www.cs.toronto.edu/~hinton/papers.html#1983-1976
- The Economist’s several mentions of Geoffrey Hinton: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/08/ai-researchers-receive-the-nobel-prize-for-physics
- https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/02/would-an-artificial-intelligence-bubble-be-so-bad
- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels
- https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/08/14/ai-scientists-are-producing-new-theories-of-how-the-brain-learns
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=19
- The Emperor’s New Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980
- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=78
- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQuiso493ro&t=1353s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Ray Kurzweil’s books: https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4615 David Bentley Hart: The Hardest Question No Religion Can Answer David Bentley Hart confronts the problem of evil, arguing it is the strongest case against theism while also exploring the hopeful implications of Christ’s resurrection. He weaves Stoic metaphysics, early Christian thought, and unconventional readings of John 1:1 into a deep philosophical discussion about suffering, spirituality, and reality.- 00:00 - Evil- 08:50 - New Testament- 15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics- 24:51 - The Spirit- 31:12 - Books of the Bible- 39:24 - John 1:1- 47:55 - Jesus- 54:14 - Language- 01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism- 01:08:53 - Self Awareness- 01:14:35 - Consciousness- 01:18:05 - God- 01:19:51 - Spirituality- 01:27:36 - Perennialism- 01:36:55 - Belief- 01:39:44 - Episode Recap!- 01:50:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Johnathan Bi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured- David Bentley Hart's bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA- The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO- The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv- All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm- A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D- Curt's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763- Michael Levin's blog: https://thoughtforms.life/- The Atheist's Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n- Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=7139s- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:10:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything David Bentley Hart confronts the problem of evil, arguing it is the strongest case against theism while also exploring the hopeful implications of Christ’s resurrection. He weaves Stoic metaphysics, early Christian thought, and unconventional readings of John 1:1 into a deep philosophical discussion about suffering, spirituality, and reality.- 00:00 - Evil- 08:50 - New Testament- 15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics- 24:51 - The Spirit- 31:12 - Books of the Bible- 39:24 - John 1:1- 47:55 - Jesus- 54:14 - Language- 01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism- 01:08:53 - Self Awareness- 01:14:35 - Consciousness- 01:18:05 - God- 01:19:51 - Spirituality- 01:27:36 - Perennialism- 01:36:55 - Belief- 01:39:44 - Episode Recap!- 01:50:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Johnathan Bi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured- David Bentley Hart's bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA- The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO- The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv- All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm- A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D- Curt's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763- Michael Levin's blog: https://thoughtforms.life/- The Atheist's Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n- Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=7139s- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Evil
- 08:50 - New Testament
- 15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics
- 24:51 - The Spirit
- 31:12 - Books of the Bible
- 39:24 - John 1:1
- 47:55 - Jesus
- 54:14 - Language
- 01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism
- 01:08:53 - Self Awareness
- 01:14:35 - Consciousness
- 01:18:05 - God
- 01:19:51 - Spirituality
- 01:27:36 - Perennialism
- 01:36:55 - Belief
- 01:39:44 - Episode Recap!
- 01:50:50 - Outro

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]]> 7177 Yang-Hui He: Why AI Will Permanently Transform How Math Is Done Yang-Hui He explains how machine learning is reshaping mathematics from string theory to topology. He discusses the interplay of computation and theory, and highlights new approaches that could change how mathematicians discover proofs.- 00:00 - String Theory & Mathematics- 10:54 - How Does One Do Mathematics?- 16:28 - Computers & Mathematics- 20:04 - Bottom-Up Mathematics- 28:44 - Meta-Mathematics- 46:17 - Top-Down Mathematics- 55:22 - Pattern Recognition- 01:01:30 - Platonic Data- 01:07:15 - A Classic Problem Since 1736- 01:17:38 - Classical Results for Reimann Surface- 01:22:29 - Manifolds- 01:26:52 - Superstring Theory- 01:30:45 - When Physics Meets Math- 01:43:01 - Progress in String Theory- 01:45:45 - Image Processing- 01:59:33 - Episode Recap- 02:12:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- The Calibi-Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/41XmUi0- Machine Learning (book): https://amzn.to/49YQ42t- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4gCcjxr- Yang-Hui He’s recent physics lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuZar2C55U- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Edward Frenkel’s String Theory discussion on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Edward Frenkel’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Joseph Conlon and Peter Toit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ- A New Lower Bound For Sphere Packing (article): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.10026- Principia Mathematica (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principia-Mathematica-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1603864377/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANIKKX6G8KRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c62w_u2CfXIK6AaEt-QKx6dp22lbkUr17cSyr3O-rltVBjvb8xCrwLWz8CQ6iWjo8rjmeCsSCwPwM_U0T8_InZfz0vEX9UKDWfSa5Oan86o4YwU6F3GdBPz3J2d_hXbLOc-EULawZ47JksUzndhf5q7ydfCMlK9lYKc2XLZQq-6_dHWQSbjYI82e_dcKw9EWp71DPKIZ9v5qvbyP3CnE7gRpN7uPMZpj-lxlo7Wjsl4.iSUZDFr0n-ZlkiADza8yEePerPoxBJRRCLhO0tQm2wU&dib_tag=se&keywords=principia+mathematica&qid=1735580157&s=books&sprefix=principia+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-5- Tshitoyan’s paper on Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1335-8- New Substack! 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:52:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Yang-Hui He explains how machine learning is reshaping mathematics from string theory to topology. He discusses the interplay of computation and theory, and highlights new approaches that could change how mathematicians discover proofs.- 00:00 - String Theory & Mathematics- 10:54 - How Does One Do Mathematics?- 16:28 - Computers & Mathematics- 20:04 - Bottom-Up Mathematics- 28:44 - Meta-Mathematics- 46:17 - Top-Down Mathematics- 55:22 - Pattern Recognition- 01:01:30 - Platonic Data- 01:07:15 - A Classic Problem Since 1736- 01:17:38 - Classical Results for Reimann Surface- 01:22:29 - Manifolds- 01:26:52 - Superstring Theory- 01:30:45 - When Physics Meets Math- 01:43:01 - Progress in String Theory- 01:45:45 - Image Processing- 01:59:33 - Episode Recap- 02:12:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- The Calibi-Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/41XmUi0- Machine Learning (book): https://amzn.to/49YQ42t- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4gCcjxr- Yang-Hui He’s recent physics lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuZar2C55U- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Edward Frenkel’s String Theory discussion on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Edward Frenkel’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Joseph Conlon and Peter Toit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ- A New Lower Bound For Sphere Packing (article): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.10026- Principia Mathematica (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principia-Mathematica-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1603864377/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANIKKX6G8KRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c62w_u2CfXIK6AaEt-QKx6dp22lbkUr17cSyr3O-rltVBjvb8xCrwLWz8CQ6iWjo8rjmeCsSCwPwM_U0T8_InZfz0vEX9UKDWfSa5Oan86o4YwU6F3GdBPz3J2d_hXbLOc-EULawZ47JksUzndhf5q7ydfCMlK9lYKc2XLZQq-6_dHWQSbjYI82e_dcKw9EWp71DPKIZ9v5qvbyP3CnE7gRpN7uPMZpj-lxlo7Wjsl4.iSUZDFr0n-ZlkiADza8yEePerPoxBJRRCLhO0tQm2wU&dib_tag=se&keywords=principia+mathematica&qid=1735580157&s=books&sprefix=principia+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-5- Tshitoyan’s paper on Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1335-8- New Substack! 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- 00:00 - String Theory & Mathematics
- 10:54 - How Does One Do Mathematics?
- 16:28 - Computers & Mathematics
- 20:04 - Bottom-Up Mathematics
- 28:44 - Meta-Mathematics
- 46:17 - Top-Down Mathematics
- 55:22 - Pattern Recognition
- 01:01:30 - Platonic Data
- 01:07:15 - A Classic Problem Since 1736
- 01:17:38 - Classical Results for Reimann Surface
- 01:22:29 - Manifolds
- 01:26:52 - Superstring Theory
- 01:30:45 - When Physics Meets Math
- 01:43:01 - Progress in String Theory
- 01:45:45 - Image Processing
- 01:59:33 - Episode Recap
- 02:12:50 - Outro

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- The Calibi-Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/41XmUi0
- Machine Learning (book): https://amzn.to/49YQ42t
- Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4gCcjxr
- Yang-Hui He’s recent physics lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuZar2C55U
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Edward Frenkel’s String Theory discussion on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc
- Edward Frenkel’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y
- Joseph Conlon and Peter Toit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ
- A New Lower Bound For Sphere Packing (article): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.10026
- Principia Mathematica (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principia-Mathematica-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1603864377/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANIKKX6G8KRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c62w_u2CfXIK6AaEt-QKx6dp22lbkUr17cSyr3O-rltVBjvb8xCrwLWz8CQ6iWjo8rjmeCsSCwPwM_U0T8_InZfz0vEX9UKDWfSa5Oan86o4YwU6F3GdBPz3J2d_hXbLOc-EULawZ47JksUzndhf5q7ydfCMlK9lYKc2XLZQq-6_dHWQSbjYI82e_dcKw9EWp71DPKIZ9v5qvbyP3CnE7gRpN7uPMZpj-lxlo7Wjsl4.iSUZDFr0n-ZlkiADza8yEePerPoxBJRRCLhO0tQm2wU&dib_tag=se&keywords=principia+mathematica&qid=1735580157&s=books&sprefix=principia+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-5
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]]> 8469 Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon: Is String Theory Still Worth It? Curt Jaimungal sits down with Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to debate the merits and criticisms of string theory. They examine its potential as a unified framework, discuss experimental prospects, and consider the sociological forces shaping modern theoretical physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:10 - What Wrong with the Standard Model?- 10:27 - The Axion and Experimental Hope- 15:01 - Critiques of String Theory- 17:25 - Evaluating String Theory's Validity- 20:44 - The Sociological Landscape of Physics- 25:20 - Holography and Its Implications- 29:03 - The Complexities of ADS-CFT- 32:59 - Witten's Influence and Controversies- 36:32 - The Balance of Arrogance and Humility- 40:37 - Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics- 44:20 - The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics- 48:55 - Young Researchers and Career Concerns- 52:42 - The Disconnect from Experimental Data- 56:24 - The Evolution of Theoretical Physics- 59:48 - Challenges Facing the Field Today- 01:02:28 - Future Directions- 01:35:36 - The State of Fundamental Physics- 01:47:07 - Exploring Time Dimensions- 02:07:40 - AI Recap- 02:20:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Why String Theory? (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42- Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b- Not Even Wrong (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn- Quantum Theory (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h- Peter Woit's blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/- Edward Witten's recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549- Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp- Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/- Physics Today: Edward Witten's 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string- Peter Woit's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:33:00 -0000 The String Theory Debate (Peter Woit & Joseph Conlon) full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal sits down with Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to debate the merits and criticisms of string theory. They examine its potential as a unified framework, discuss experimental prospects, and consider the sociological forces shaping modern theoretical physics.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:10 - What Wrong with the Standard Model?- 10:27 - The Axion and Experimental Hope- 15:01 - Critiques of String Theory- 17:25 - Evaluating String Theory's Validity- 20:44 - The Sociological Landscape of Physics- 25:20 - Holography and Its Implications- 29:03 - The Complexities of ADS-CFT- 32:59 - Witten's Influence and Controversies- 36:32 - The Balance of Arrogance and Humility- 40:37 - Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics- 44:20 - The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics- 48:55 - Young Researchers and Career Concerns- 52:42 - The Disconnect from Experimental Data- 56:24 - The Evolution of Theoretical Physics- 59:48 - Challenges Facing the Field Today- 01:02:28 - Future Directions- 01:35:36 - The State of Fundamental Physics- 01:47:07 - Exploring Time Dimensions- 02:07:40 - AI Recap- 02:20:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Why String Theory? (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42- Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b- Not Even Wrong (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn- Quantum Theory (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h- Peter Woit's blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/- Edward Witten's recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549- Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp- Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/- Physics Today: Edward Witten's 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string- Peter Woit's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 03:10 - What Wrong with the Standard Model?
- 10:27 - The Axion and Experimental Hope
- 15:01 - Critiques of String Theory
- 17:25 - Evaluating String Theory's Validity
- 20:44 - The Sociological Landscape of Physics
- 25:20 - Holography and Its Implications
- 29:03 - The Complexities of ADS-CFT
- 32:59 - Witten's Influence and Controversies
- 36:32 - The Balance of Arrogance and Humility
- 40:37 - Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics
- 44:20 - The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics
- 48:55 - Young Researchers and Career Concerns
- 52:42 - The Disconnect from Experimental Data
- 56:24 - The Evolution of Theoretical Physics
- 59:48 - Challenges Facing the Field Today
- 01:02:28 - Future Directions
- 01:35:36 - The State of Fundamental Physics
- 01:47:07 - Exploring Time Dimensions
- 02:07:40 - AI Recap
- 02:20:50 - Outro

SPONSORS:

- The Economist: 20% off discount https://www.economist.com/toe

RESOURCES:

- Why String Theory? (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42
- Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph's book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b
- Not Even Wrong (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn
- Quantum Theory (Peter's book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h
- Peter Woit's blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/
- Edward Witten's recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549
- Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp
- Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/
- Physics Today: Edward Witten's 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string
- Peter Woit's previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon's paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s
- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9064 Matthew Segall: The Cosmos Is Made of Consciousness Curt Jaimungal talks with Matthew Segall about the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. They critique contemporary views of reality, compare them to the Ptolemaic model, and argue that confronting mortality can deepen meaning.- 00:00 - Introduction- 1:35 - The Roots of Process Philosophy- 4:47 - The Rise of Nominalism- 8:26 - The Evolution of Substance- 11:02 - Descartes and the Dualist Divide- 21:34 - Kant's Copernican Revolution- 33:08 - The Nature of Knowledge- 37:42 - Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds- 46:18 - Schelling's Panpsychism- 56:50 - Whitehead's Organic Realism- 1:22:17 - The Bifurcation of Nature- 1:31:38 - The Emergence of Consciousness- 1:38:37 - The Nature of Self-Organization- 1:53:40 - Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality- 2:11:35 - The Role of God in Process Philosophy- 2:23:55 - The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry- 2:40:34 - Reflections on Mortality and Meaning- 2:47:44 - The Shift from Substance to Process- 2:58:02 - Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness- 3:00:49 - The Call for Inner ExplorationSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comRESOURCES:- Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato- Matthew's Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs- Matthew's talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo- Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474- Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=- The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086- 1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040- Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time- The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188- John Vervaeke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?- v=3lcDT_-3v2k&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY&index=3- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=39- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35- TOE's Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:42:00 -0000 The Cosmos Is Made of Consciousness | Matthew Segall full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with Matthew Segall about the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. They critique contemporary views of reality, compare them to the Ptolemaic model, and argue that confronting mortality can deepen meaning.- 00:00 - Introduction- 1:35 - The Roots of Process Philosophy- 4:47 - The Rise of Nominalism- 8:26 - The Evolution of Substance- 11:02 - Descartes and the Dualist Divide- 21:34 - Kant's Copernican Revolution- 33:08 - The Nature of Knowledge- 37:42 - Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds- 46:18 - Schelling's Panpsychism- 56:50 - Whitehead's Organic Realism- 1:22:17 - The Bifurcation of Nature- 1:31:38 - The Emergence of Consciousness- 1:38:37 - The Nature of Self-Organization- 1:53:40 - Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality- 2:11:35 - The Role of God in Process Philosophy- 2:23:55 - The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry- 2:40:34 - Reflections on Mortality and Meaning- 2:47:44 - The Shift from Substance to Process- 2:58:02 - Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness- 3:00:49 - The Call for Inner ExplorationSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toe- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comRESOURCES:- Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato- Matthew's Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs- Matthew's talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo- Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474- Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=- The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086- 1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040- Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time- The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188- John Vervaeke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?- v=3lcDT_-3v2k&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY&index=3- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=39- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35- TOE's Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 1:35 - The Roots of Process Philosophy
- 4:47 - The Rise of Nominalism
- 8:26 - The Evolution of Substance
- 11:02 - Descartes and the Dualist Divide
- 21:34 - Kant's Copernican Revolution
- 33:08 - The Nature of Knowledge
- 37:42 - Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds
- 46:18 - Schelling's Panpsychism
- 56:50 - Whitehead's Organic Realism
- 1:22:17 - The Bifurcation of Nature
- 1:31:38 - The Emergence of Consciousness
- 1:38:37 - The Nature of Self-Organization
- 1:53:40 - Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality
- 2:11:35 - The Role of God in Process Philosophy
- 2:23:55 - The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry
- 2:40:34 - Reflections on Mortality and Meaning
- 2:47:44 - The Shift from Substance to Process
- 2:58:02 - Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness
- 3:00:49 - The Call for Inner Exploration

SPONSORS:

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- Curt Jaimungal Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com

RESOURCES:

- Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato
- Matthew's Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs
- Matthew's talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo
- Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474
- Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
- The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086
- 1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040
- Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time
- The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188
- John Vervaeke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke
- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
- Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4
- Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg
- Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w
- Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0
- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU
- Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
- v=3lcDT_-3v2k&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY&index=3
- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=39
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16
- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35
- TOE's Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11544 Maria Violaris: A Gentle Introduction to Quantum Computing Maria Violaris examines quantum no-go theorems and entanglement as foundations for computational breakthroughs. They explore quantum no‑go theorems, Schrödinger’s cat, entanglement and how these ideas shape the future of computational science.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:59 - Maria's Background- 04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems- 09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat- 13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes- 17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)- 23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)- 31:58 - Bell's Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)- 45:12 - Locality & Realism- 49:04 - Bell's Theorem Continued…- 01:00:06 - GHZ StatesSPONSORS:- MasterClass: up to 50% off holiday offers at https://www.masterclass.com/theories- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners at https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: support TOE and get early access at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Maria Violaris's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris- Maria's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos- Maria's series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM- Curt Jaimungal's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:43:00 -0000 A (Gentle) Introduction to Quantum Computing | Maria Violaris full Theories of Everything Maria Violaris examines quantum no-go theorems and entanglement as foundations for computational breakthroughs. They explore quantum no‑go theorems, Schrödinger’s cat, entanglement and how these ideas shape the future of computational science.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:59 - Maria's Background- 04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems- 09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat- 13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes- 17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)- 23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)- 31:58 - Bell's Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)- 45:12 - Locality & Realism- 49:04 - Bell's Theorem Continued…- 01:00:06 - GHZ StatesSPONSORS:- MasterClass: up to 50% off holiday offers at https://www.masterclass.com/theories- The Economist: 20% off for TOE listeners at https://www.economist.com/toe- Patreon: support TOE and get early access at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungalRESOURCES:- Maria Violaris's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris- Maria's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos- Maria's series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM- Curt Jaimungal's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:59 - Maria's Background
- 04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems
- 09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat
- 13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes
- 17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)
- 23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)
- 31:58 - Bell's Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)
- 45:12 - Locality & Realism
- 49:04 - Bell's Theorem Continued…
- 01:00:06 - GHZ States

SPONSORS:

- MasterClass: up to 50% off holiday offers at https://www.masterclass.com/theories
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RESOURCES:

- Maria Violaris's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris
- Maria's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos
- Maria's series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg
- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM
- Curt Jaimungal's Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/
- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5379 Jonathan Pageau: Why We Were Wrong About the Purpose of Religion Jonathan Pageau argues Christian non-dualism reconciles ancient wisdom with modern cognitive theories of everything. They discuss how unity and multiplicity, vertical causation, and the nature of humanity point toward a radical view of reality.- 0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name- 4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming- 11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice- 20:26 - Christian vs Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness- 34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?- 41:38 - Jesus- 45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision- 55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity- 01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights- 01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence- 01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity- 01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality- 02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries- 02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion- 02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs Metaphorical- 02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God- 03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose- 03:15:39 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/- Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau- The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp- Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4- Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:21:00 -0000 We Were Wrong About Religion | Jonathan Pageau full Theories of Everything Jonathan Pageau argues Christian non-dualism reconciles ancient wisdom with modern cognitive theories of everything. They discuss how unity and multiplicity, vertical causation, and the nature of humanity point toward a radical view of reality.- 0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name- 4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming- 11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice- 20:26 - Christian vs Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness- 34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?- 41:38 - Jesus- 45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision- 55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity- 01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights- 01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence- 01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity- 01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality- 02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries- 02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion- 02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs Metaphorical- 02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God- 03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose- 03:15:39 - ConclusionSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/- Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau- The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp- Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4- Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. 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- 0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name
- 4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming
- 11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice
- 20:26 - Christian vs Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness
- 34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?
- 41:38 - Jesus
- 45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision
- 55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity
- 01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights
- 01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence
- 01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity
- 01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality
- 02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries
- 02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion
- 02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs Metaphorical
- 02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God
- 03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose
- 03:15:39 - Conclusion

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- Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau
- The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp
- Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4
- Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0
- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
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]]> 12208 Sabine Hossenfelder: What Went Wrong with Fundamental Physics Sabine Hossenfelder dismantles fundamental physics, revealing how funding pressures corrupt theoretical progress. They examine why experimental data is scarce, how funding pressures shape research, and why many theoretical models fail to deliver progress.- 00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis- 03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics- 06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity- 08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics- 11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research- 12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics- 15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia- 18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies- 19:51 - The Crisis in Science- 32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities- 37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia- 42:08 - Humor in Science Communication- 57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia- 58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market- 1:02:29 - Academic Exodus- 1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints- 1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development- 1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground- 1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress- 1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity- 1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma- 1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery- 1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem- 1:57:30 - A Call for CollaborationSPONSORS:- MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/theories- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8- Enjoy TOE on Spotify!: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:30:00 -0000 What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder full Theories of Everything Sabine Hossenfelder dismantles fundamental physics, revealing how funding pressures corrupt theoretical progress. They examine why experimental data is scarce, how funding pressures shape research, and why many theoretical models fail to deliver progress.- 00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis- 03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics- 06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity- 08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics- 11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research- 12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics- 15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia- 18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies- 19:51 - The Crisis in Science- 32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities- 37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia- 42:08 - Humor in Science Communication- 57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia- 58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market- 1:02:29 - Academic Exodus- 1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints- 1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development- 1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground- 1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress- 1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity- 1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma- 1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery- 1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem- 1:57:30 - A Call for CollaborationSPONSORS:- MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/theories- The Economist: https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8- Enjoy TOE on Spotify!: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis
- 03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics
- 06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity
- 08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics
- 11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research
- 12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics
- 15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia
- 18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies
- 19:51 - The Crisis in Science
- 32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities
- 37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia
- 42:08 - Humor in Science Communication
- 57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia
- 58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market
- 1:02:29 - Academic Exodus
- 1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints
- 1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development
- 1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground
- 1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress
- 1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity
- 1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma
- 1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery
- 1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem
- 1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration

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- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV
- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8
- Enjoy TOE on Spotify!: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE
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]]> 7666 Iain McGilchrist: How Your Brain's Two Halves Shape Consciousness Curt Jaimungal talks with Iain McGilchrist about how the brain’s hemispheric differences shape consciousness, wisdom, and our experience of reality. The conversation weaves Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives into a discussion of ethics, language, and the sacred.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:47 - "The Matter with Things"- 16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation- 21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness- 31:06 - Perspectives on Truth- 47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism- 54:04 - Ethics and Morality- 1:01:26 - Language and the Brain- 1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"- 1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health- 1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis- 1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred- 1:45:47 - Personal Practices- 1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love- 2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy- 2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives- 2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death- 2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art- 2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships- 2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine- 2:44:44 - Concluding RemarksSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Iain McGilchrist’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrIainMcGilchrist/videos- Iain and John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag- Iain’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3Zpa8Yc- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/4g8JUid- Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (book): https://amzn.to/4eMT8iL- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (book): https://amzn.to/4fKTtDV- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI- Curt’s Substack article on the brain: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/yin-and-yang-mills- Chris Langan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA- Seven Types of Ambiguity (book): https://amzn.to/3Z1qCnQ- Awakenings (book): https://amzn.to/3B3hvuT- Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI- Rupert Sheldrake on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM- Living in Wonder (book): https://amzn.to/49cP4ar- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:45:00 -0000 Iain McGilchrist: The Potential of the Human Brain full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with Iain McGilchrist about how the brain’s hemispheric differences shape consciousness, wisdom, and our experience of reality. The conversation weaves Eastern and Western philosophical perspectives into a discussion of ethics, language, and the sacred.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:47 - "The Matter with Things"- 16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation- 21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness- 31:06 - Perspectives on Truth- 47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism- 54:04 - Ethics and Morality- 1:01:26 - Language and the Brain- 1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"- 1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health- 1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis- 1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred- 1:45:47 - Personal Practices- 1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love- 2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy- 2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives- 2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death- 2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art- 2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships- 2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine- 2:44:44 - Concluding RemarksSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Iain McGilchrist’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrIainMcGilchrist/videos- Iain and John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag- Iain’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3Zpa8Yc- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/4g8JUid- Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (book): https://amzn.to/4eMT8iL- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (book): https://amzn.to/4fKTtDV- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI- Curt’s Substack article on the brain: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/yin-and-yang-mills- Chris Langan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA- Seven Types of Ambiguity (book): https://amzn.to/3Z1qCnQ- Awakenings (book): https://amzn.to/3B3hvuT- Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI- Rupert Sheldrake on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM- Living in Wonder (book): https://amzn.to/49cP4ar- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 03:47 - "The Matter with Things"
- 16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation
- 21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness
- 31:06 - Perspectives on Truth
- 47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism
- 54:04 - Ethics and Morality
- 1:01:26 - Language and the Brain
- 1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"
- 1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health
- 1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis
- 1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred
- 1:45:47 - Personal Practices
- 1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love
- 2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy
- 2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives
- 2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death
- 2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art
- 2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships
- 2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine
- 2:44:44 - Concluding Remarks

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- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toe

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- Iain McGilchrist’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrIainMcGilchrist/videos
- Iain and John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag
- Iain’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3Zpa8Yc
- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/4g8JUid
- Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (book): https://amzn.to/4eMT8iL
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (book): https://amzn.to/4fKTtDV
- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI
- Curt’s Substack article on the brain: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/yin-and-yang-mills
- Chris Langan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA
- Seven Types of Ambiguity (book): https://amzn.to/3Z1qCnQ
- Awakenings (book): https://amzn.to/3B3hvuT
- Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A
- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI
- Rupert Sheldrake on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM
- Living in Wonder (book): https://amzn.to/49cP4ar
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10375 Avshalom Elitzur: The Dropout Who Proved Bombs Detect Themselves Curt Jaimungal talks with physicist Avshalom Elitzur about his bold new vision where spacetime emerges from quantum interactions in pure nothingness. They explore ideas such as negative‑mass particles, continuous creation of spacetime, and the nature and asymmetry of time.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:04 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity- 04:42 - Prof. Elitzur’s Unconventional Path in Physics- 07:02 - The Problem of Unifying Forces in Physics- 10:06 - Time’s Role in Relativity and Simplicity in Physics- 13:34 - The Nature of Time and the Flow of Events- 19:20 - Relativity of Simultaneity Explained- 24:22 - Free Will and the Block Universe Debate- 28:49 - Time Asymmetry in Physics- 31:06 - The Universe’s Expanding Time and Black Holes- 35:39 - Einstein, Minkowski, and the Concept of Time- 39:43 - Paradigm Shifts in Quantum Mechanics- 43:00 - The Concept of Becoming in Physics- 49:15 - Quantum Mechanics and Time Symmetry- 55:43 - The Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF)- 01:06:15 - Non-Locality and Quantum Zigzag- 01:12:50 - New Physics from TSVF: Negative Mass- 01:23:00 - Implications of Negative Mass in Physics- 01:32:00 - The Emerging New Paradigm in Physics- 01:46:46 - Biology, mistakes, and innovation- 01:48:01 - Spacetime emerging from nothing- 01:50:03 - Wave functions creating spacetime- 01:56:08 - Schrödinger's cat and spacetime- 02:00:01 - Unifying quantum mechanics and gravity- 02:11:05 - Advice for young physicists- 02:16:29 - Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. Visit https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Avshalom’s citations: https://scholar.google.co.il/citations?user=ZivyhegAAAAJ&hl=en- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- The Physicist and the Philosopher (book): https://www.amazon.com/Physicist-Philosopher-Einstein-Bergson-Understanding/dp/0691173176- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=7- Interpretations of quantum mechanics (paper): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Quantum mechanical interaction-free measurements (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9305002- Nonlocal Position Changes of a Photon Revealed by Quantum Routers (paper): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26018-y- Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg- The Quark and the Jaguar (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quark-Jaguar-Adventures-Simple-Complex/dp/0805072535- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:37:00 -0000 Avshalom Elitzur: A New Theory of Time full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal talks with physicist Avshalom Elitzur about his bold new vision where spacetime emerges from quantum interactions in pure nothingness. They explore ideas such as negative‑mass particles, continuous creation of spacetime, and the nature and asymmetry of time.- 00:00 - Introduction- 03:04 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity- 04:42 - Prof. Elitzur’s Unconventional Path in Physics- 07:02 - The Problem of Unifying Forces in Physics- 10:06 - Time’s Role in Relativity and Simplicity in Physics- 13:34 - The Nature of Time and the Flow of Events- 19:20 - Relativity of Simultaneity Explained- 24:22 - Free Will and the Block Universe Debate- 28:49 - Time Asymmetry in Physics- 31:06 - The Universe’s Expanding Time and Black Holes- 35:39 - Einstein, Minkowski, and the Concept of Time- 39:43 - Paradigm Shifts in Quantum Mechanics- 43:00 - The Concept of Becoming in Physics- 49:15 - Quantum Mechanics and Time Symmetry- 55:43 - The Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF)- 01:06:15 - Non-Locality and Quantum Zigzag- 01:12:50 - New Physics from TSVF: Negative Mass- 01:23:00 - Implications of Negative Mass in Physics- 01:32:00 - The Emerging New Paradigm in Physics- 01:46:46 - Biology, mistakes, and innovation- 01:48:01 - Spacetime emerging from nothing- 01:50:03 - Wave functions creating spacetime- 01:56:08 - Schrödinger's cat and spacetime- 02:00:01 - Unifying quantum mechanics and gravity- 02:11:05 - Advice for young physicists- 02:16:29 - Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. Visit https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Avshalom’s citations: https://scholar.google.co.il/citations?user=ZivyhegAAAAJ&hl=en- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- The Physicist and the Philosopher (book): https://www.amazon.com/Physicist-Philosopher-Einstein-Bergson-Understanding/dp/0691173176- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=7- Interpretations of quantum mechanics (paper): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Quantum mechanical interaction-free measurements (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9305002- Nonlocal Position Changes of a Photon Revealed by Quantum Routers (paper): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26018-y- Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg- The Quark and the Jaguar (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quark-Jaguar-Adventures-Simple-Complex/dp/0805072535- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 03:04 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- 04:42 - Prof. Elitzur’s Unconventional Path in Physics
- 07:02 - The Problem of Unifying Forces in Physics
- 10:06 - Time’s Role in Relativity and Simplicity in Physics
- 13:34 - The Nature of Time and the Flow of Events
- 19:20 - Relativity of Simultaneity Explained
- 24:22 - Free Will and the Block Universe Debate
- 28:49 - Time Asymmetry in Physics
- 31:06 - The Universe’s Expanding Time and Black Holes
- 35:39 - Einstein, Minkowski, and the Concept of Time
- 39:43 - Paradigm Shifts in Quantum Mechanics
- 43:00 - The Concept of Becoming in Physics
- 49:15 - Quantum Mechanics and Time Symmetry
- 55:43 - The Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF)
- 01:06:15 - Non-Locality and Quantum Zigzag
- 01:12:50 - New Physics from TSVF: Negative Mass
- 01:23:00 - Implications of Negative Mass in Physics
- 01:32:00 - The Emerging New Paradigm in Physics
- 01:46:46 - Biology, mistakes, and innovation
- 01:48:01 - Spacetime emerging from nothing
- 01:50:03 - Wave functions creating spacetime
- 01:56:08 - Schrödinger's cat and spacetime
- 02:00:01 - Unifying quantum mechanics and gravity
- 02:11:05 - Advice for young physicists
- 02:16:29 - Support TOE

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]]> 8530 Julian Barbour: The Physicist Who Says Time Does Not Exist Curt Jaimungal sits down with Julian Barbour to examine the claim that time is not fundamental but emerges from change. They discuss shape dynamics, the universe’s increasing order, and how Barbour’s ideas challenge traditional entropy and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:12 - Working Outside of Academia- 03:53 - Space, Time, Dimension- 10:40 - Mach's Principle- 21:33 - Mach Confused Einstein- 24:22 - Two Particle Universe- 31:46 - Carlo Rovelli- 35:02 - Julian's Ontology- 43:37 - Julian's Theory 'Shape Statistics'- 51:11 - Leibniz's Philosophical Writings- 56:14 - Expansion of the Universe (Scale Invariance)- 01:05:02 - Cosmological Principle- 01:15:34 - Thermodynamics- 01:17:15 - Entropy and Complexity- 01:30:40 - Wave Function / Double Slit Experiment- 01:39:21 - God- 01:44:48 - The Role of Instruments- 01:47:44 - Etymology of Pattern and Matter- 01:51:25 - Join My Substack!SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- The Janus Point (Julian Barbour's book): https://www.amazon.com/Janus-Point-New-Theory-Time/dp/0465095461- 'Relational Concepts of Space and Time' (Julian Barbour's 1982 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/687224- 'The Theory of Gravitation' (Paul Dirac's 1958 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/100497- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- 'On the Nature of Things' (book): https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674992009- Leibniz: Philosophical Writings (book): https://www.amazon.com/Leibniz-Philosophical-Writings-Everymans-University/dp/0460119052- Elementary Principles of Statistical Mechanics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Principles-Statistical-Mechanics-Physics/dp/0486789950- The interpretations of quantum mechanics in 5 minutes (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:40:00 -0000 Julian Barbour: The Physicist Who Says Time Doesn't Exist full Theories of Everything Julian Barbour Curt Jaimungal sits down with Julian Barbour to examine the claim that time is not fundamental but emerges from change. They discuss shape dynamics, the universe’s increasing order, and how Barbour’s ideas challenge traditional entropy and cosmology.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:12 - Working Outside of Academia- 03:53 - Space, Time, Dimension- 10:40 - Mach's Principle- 21:33 - Mach Confused Einstein- 24:22 - Two Particle Universe- 31:46 - Carlo Rovelli- 35:02 - Julian's Ontology- 43:37 - Julian's Theory 'Shape Statistics'- 51:11 - Leibniz's Philosophical Writings- 56:14 - Expansion of the Universe (Scale Invariance)- 01:05:02 - Cosmological Principle- 01:15:34 - Thermodynamics- 01:17:15 - Entropy and Complexity- 01:30:40 - Wave Function / Double Slit Experiment- 01:39:21 - God- 01:44:48 - The Role of Instruments- 01:47:44 - Etymology of Pattern and Matter- 01:51:25 - Join My Substack!SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- The Janus Point (Julian Barbour's book): https://www.amazon.com/Janus-Point-New-Theory-Time/dp/0465095461- 'Relational Concepts of Space and Time' (Julian Barbour's 1982 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/687224- 'The Theory of Gravitation' (Paul Dirac's 1958 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/100497- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY- 'On the Nature of Things' (book): https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674992009- Leibniz: Philosophical Writings (book): https://www.amazon.com/Leibniz-Philosophical-Writings-Everymans-University/dp/0460119052- Elementary Principles of Statistical Mechanics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Principles-Statistical-Mechanics-Physics/dp/0486789950- The interpretations of quantum mechanics in 5 minutes (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 02:12 - Working Outside of Academia
- 03:53 - Space, Time, Dimension
- 10:40 - Mach's Principle
- 21:33 - Mach Confused Einstein
- 24:22 - Two Particle Universe
- 31:46 - Carlo Rovelli
- 35:02 - Julian's Ontology
- 43:37 - Julian's Theory 'Shape Statistics'
- 51:11 - Leibniz's Philosophical Writings
- 56:14 - Expansion of the Universe (Scale Invariance)
- 01:05:02 - Cosmological Principle
- 01:15:34 - Thermodynamics
- 01:17:15 - Entropy and Complexity
- 01:30:40 - Wave Function / Double Slit Experiment
- 01:39:21 - God
- 01:44:48 - The Role of Instruments
- 01:47:44 - Etymology of Pattern and Matter
- 01:51:25 - Join My Substack!

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- 'Relational Concepts of Space and Time' (Julian Barbour's 1982 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/687224
- 'The Theory of Gravitation' (Paul Dirac's 1958 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/100497
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY
- 'On the Nature of Things' (book): https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674992009
- Leibniz: Philosophical Writings (book): https://www.amazon.com/Leibniz-Philosophical-Writings-Everymans-University/dp/0460119052
- Elementary Principles of Statistical Mechanics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Principles-Statistical-Mechanics-Physics/dp/0486789950
- The interpretations of quantum mechanics in 5 minutes (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
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]]> 7033 Jacob Barandes: The Wave Function Does Not Exist (And Never Did) Jacob Barandes examines why the wave function may not be a real entity, exploring measurement, stochastic processes, and the foundations of quantum mechanics. He connects quantum theory to interdisciplinary perspectives and discusses the implications for consciousness and higher dimensions.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:26 - Jacob's Background- 07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics- 10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?- 16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real- 20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained- 23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics- 30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics- 35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications- 39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms- 45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces- 50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox- 55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics- 01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students- 01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes- 01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes- 01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained- 01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence- 01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory- 1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory- 1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?- 1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition- 1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities- 1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes- 1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers- 1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function- 1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations- 1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies- 1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes- 1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model- 2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?- 2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics- 2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research- 2:12:22 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Wigner's paper 'Remarks on the Mind-Body Question': https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/wigner/Wigner_Remarks.pdf- Jacob's lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics- John von Neumann's book on 'Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics': https://amzn.to/48OkeVj- The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers- Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind's paper on 'Quantum Necromancy': https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Ekkolapto's website: https://www.ekkolapto.org/- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:42:00 -0000 There is No Wave Function | Jacob Barandes full Theories of Everything Jacob Barandes Jacob Barandes examines why the wave function may not be a real entity, exploring measurement, stochastic processes, and the foundations of quantum mechanics. He connects quantum theory to interdisciplinary perspectives and discusses the implications for consciousness and higher dimensions.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:26 - Jacob's Background- 07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics- 10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?- 16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real- 20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained- 23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics- 30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics- 35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications- 39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms- 45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces- 50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox- 55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics- 01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students- 01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes- 01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes- 01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained- 01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence- 01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory- 1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory- 1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?- 1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition- 1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities- 1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes- 1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers- 1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function- 1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations- 1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies- 1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes- 1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model- 2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?- 2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics- 2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research- 2:12:22 - OutroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Wigner's paper 'Remarks on the Mind-Body Question': https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/wigner/Wigner_Remarks.pdf- Jacob's lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics- John von Neumann's book on 'Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics': https://amzn.to/48OkeVj- The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers- Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind's paper on 'Quantum Necromancy': https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok- Ekkolapto's website: https://www.ekkolapto.org/- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:26 - Jacob's Background
- 07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics
- 10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?
- 16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real
- 20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained
- 23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics
- 30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics
- 35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications
- 39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms
- 45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces
- 50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox
- 55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics
- 01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students
- 01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes
- 01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes
- 01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained
- 01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence
- 01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory
- 1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory
- 1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?
- 1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition
- 1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities
- 1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes
- 1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers
- 1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function
- 1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations
- 1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies
- 1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes
- 1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model
- 2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?
- 2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics
- 2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research
- 2:12:22 - Outro

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- Jacob's lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics
- John von Neumann's book on 'Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics': https://amzn.to/48OkeVj
- The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers
- Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind's paper on 'Quantum Necromancy': https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450
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]]> 8370 Manolis Kellis: Hidden Patterns Linking DNA, Evolution, and Mind MIT computational biologist Manolis Kellis explores hidden patterns that connect DNA, evolution, and cognition, proposing a unifying framework that bridges biology, AI, and the essence of life. The conversation examines how genetic information functions like language and what this means for our understanding of consciousness.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:05 - The Scope of Biological Unification- 06:02 - Biology vs. Physics- 09:31 - DNA as Life’s Language- 13:45 - The Universal Compatibility of DNA- 16:55 - Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Isolation- 20:17 - Layers of Abstraction in Biology- 24:51 - Beyond DNA: The Role of Histones- 30:30 - Protein Folding and Function- 35:26 - How Cells Interpret DNA Signals- 40:24 - The Creativity of Language and Miscommunication- 44:55 - Teaching and Simplification- 51:09 - Evolution of Cognition and Centralized Decision-Making- 57:35 - Vertical vs. Horizontal Evolution- 1:04:20 - Specialization and Society’s Role in Evolution- 1:08:50 - The Future of Biological UnderstandingSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Manolis Kellis’s Lab (website): https://compbio.mit.edu/- Manolis Kellis’s profile: https://web.mit.edu/manoli/- Curt’s article on language: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:15:00 -0000 MIT Scientist on Unifying Cognition and Biology | Manolis Kellis full Theories of Everything MIT computational biologist Manolis Kellis explores hidden patterns that connect DNA, evolution, and cognition, proposing a unifying framework that bridges biology, AI, and the essence of life. The conversation examines how genetic information functions like language and what this means for our understanding of consciousness.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:05 - The Scope of Biological Unification- 06:02 - Biology vs. Physics- 09:31 - DNA as Life’s Language- 13:45 - The Universal Compatibility of DNA- 16:55 - Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Isolation- 20:17 - Layers of Abstraction in Biology- 24:51 - Beyond DNA: The Role of Histones- 30:30 - Protein Folding and Function- 35:26 - How Cells Interpret DNA Signals- 40:24 - The Creativity of Language and Miscommunication- 44:55 - Teaching and Simplification- 51:09 - Evolution of Cognition and Centralized Decision-Making- 57:35 - Vertical vs. Horizontal Evolution- 1:04:20 - Specialization and Society’s Role in Evolution- 1:08:50 - The Future of Biological UnderstandingSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Manolis Kellis’s Lab (website): https://compbio.mit.edu/- Manolis Kellis’s profile: https://web.mit.edu/manoli/- Curt’s article on language: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution- Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 02:05 - The Scope of Biological Unification
- 06:02 - Biology vs. Physics
- 09:31 - DNA as Life’s Language
- 13:45 - The Universal Compatibility of DNA
- 16:55 - Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Isolation
- 20:17 - Layers of Abstraction in Biology
- 24:51 - Beyond DNA: The Role of Histones
- 30:30 - Protein Folding and Function
- 35:26 - How Cells Interpret DNA Signals
- 40:24 - The Creativity of Language and Miscommunication
- 44:55 - Teaching and Simplification
- 51:09 - Evolution of Cognition and Centralized Decision-Making
- 57:35 - Vertical vs. Horizontal Evolution
- 1:04:20 - Specialization and Society’s Role in Evolution
- 1:08:50 - The Future of Biological Understanding

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]]> 7310 Chiara Marletto: The Experiment That Could Reveal Quantum Gravity Chiara Marletto and Vlatko Vedral reveal quantum gravity experiments challenging Einstein's general relativity. They examine how quantum‑information methods and Constructor Theory might reshape our understanding of fundamental physics.- 00:00 - Introduction: Potential Falsification of General Relativity- 04:50 - The Quantum Gravity Conundrum- 09:30 - Gravitationally Induced Entanglement (GIE) Explained- 14:10 - Challenges in Testing Quantum Gravity with Current Technology- 19:00 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity- 23:45 - Constructor Theory’s Contribution to Quantum Gravity- 28:30 - Designing the GIE Experiment: Micro Crystals and Superposition- 33:15 - Technological Hurdles in Implementing GIE- 38:00 - Comparing GIE with Previous Experiments (Bose, Sugato)- 42:50 - Feasibility Studies and Experimental Setup Insights- 47:35 - Funding Fundamental Physics: Challenges and Strategies- 52:20 - AI’s Nobel Prize Controversy and Its Impact on Physics- 57:10 - Public Awareness and the Current State of Fundamental Physics- 1:02:00 - Future Directions in Quantum Gravity and Constructor Theory- 1:07:45 - Advice for Researchers: Bridging Theory and Experiment- 1:13:30 - Guidance for Young Physicists: Following Passion Over TrendsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Chiara Marletto’s website: https://www.chiaramarletto.com/- Vlatko Vedral’s website: https://www.vlatkovedral.com/- Constructor Theory website: https://www.constructortheory.org/- Learn more & support Chiara and Vlatko’s projects: https://wolfsonquantumhub.squarespace.com/- Chiara’s last appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM- Chiara and Vlatko’s paper on Quantum-information methods: https://arxiv.org/html/2410.07262v1- Jonathan Oppenheim on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Chiara and Vlatko’s additional papers: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/marletto/publications?page=3- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity (TOE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Ai wins big at the Nobels (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:01:00 -0000 Did 100 Years of Physics Just Shift? | Chiara Marletto full Theories of Everything Chiara Marletto Chiara Marletto and Vlatko Vedral reveal quantum gravity experiments challenging Einstein's general relativity. They examine how quantum‑information methods and Constructor Theory might reshape our understanding of fundamental physics.- 00:00 - Introduction: Potential Falsification of General Relativity- 04:50 - The Quantum Gravity Conundrum- 09:30 - Gravitationally Induced Entanglement (GIE) Explained- 14:10 - Challenges in Testing Quantum Gravity with Current Technology- 19:00 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity- 23:45 - Constructor Theory’s Contribution to Quantum Gravity- 28:30 - Designing the GIE Experiment: Micro Crystals and Superposition- 33:15 - Technological Hurdles in Implementing GIE- 38:00 - Comparing GIE with Previous Experiments (Bose, Sugato)- 42:50 - Feasibility Studies and Experimental Setup Insights- 47:35 - Funding Fundamental Physics: Challenges and Strategies- 52:20 - AI’s Nobel Prize Controversy and Its Impact on Physics- 57:10 - Public Awareness and the Current State of Fundamental Physics- 1:02:00 - Future Directions in Quantum Gravity and Constructor Theory- 1:07:45 - Advice for Researchers: Bridging Theory and Experiment- 1:13:30 - Guidance for Young Physicists: Following Passion Over TrendsSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Chiara Marletto’s website: https://www.chiaramarletto.com/- Vlatko Vedral’s website: https://www.vlatkovedral.com/- Constructor Theory website: https://www.constructortheory.org/- Learn more & support Chiara and Vlatko’s projects: https://wolfsonquantumhub.squarespace.com/- Chiara’s last appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM- Chiara and Vlatko’s paper on Quantum-information methods: https://arxiv.org/html/2410.07262v1- Jonathan Oppenheim on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Chiara and Vlatko’s additional papers: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/marletto/publications?page=3- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity (TOE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc- Ai wins big at the Nobels (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction: Potential Falsification of General Relativity
- 04:50 - The Quantum Gravity Conundrum
- 09:30 - Gravitationally Induced Entanglement (GIE) Explained
- 14:10 - Challenges in Testing Quantum Gravity with Current Technology
- 19:00 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
- 23:45 - Constructor Theory’s Contribution to Quantum Gravity
- 28:30 - Designing the GIE Experiment: Micro Crystals and Superposition
- 33:15 - Technological Hurdles in Implementing GIE
- 38:00 - Comparing GIE with Previous Experiments (Bose, Sugato)
- 42:50 - Feasibility Studies and Experimental Setup Insights
- 47:35 - Funding Fundamental Physics: Challenges and Strategies
- 52:20 - AI’s Nobel Prize Controversy and Its Impact on Physics
- 57:10 - Public Awareness and the Current State of Fundamental Physics
- 1:02:00 - Future Directions in Quantum Gravity and Constructor Theory
- 1:07:45 - Advice for Researchers: Bridging Theory and Experiment
- 1:13:30 - Guidance for Young Physicists: Following Passion Over Trends

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- Constructor Theory website: https://www.constructortheory.org/
- Learn more & support Chiara and Vlatko’s projects: https://wolfsonquantumhub.squarespace.com/
- Chiara’s last appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM
- Chiara and Vlatko’s paper on Quantum-information methods: https://arxiv.org/html/2410.07262v1
- Jonathan Oppenheim on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Chiara and Vlatko’s additional papers: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/marletto/publications?page=3
- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity (TOE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc
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]]> 5711 Leonard Susskind: The Crisis in String Theory Runs Even Deeper Leonard Susskind joins us to discuss why the crisis in string theory is deeper than most realize, examining its conceptual limits and the search for a more complete quantum gravity framework. We explore the history of the theory, recent critiques, and possible paths forward.- 00:00 - IntroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Conformal Field Theory (book): https://amzn.to/4fooVr8- Leonard Susskind Bio: https://physics.stanford.edu/people/leonard-susskind- Leonard on The Origins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhszd_wqAgQ- Leonard Susskind's String Theory lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL202191442DB1B300- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=8- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Stephen Wolfram at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Cumrun Vafa on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHOoMX4Bqw- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Garrett Lisi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ulJmfFvd8- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Sean Carroll's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxY_fRExpDXr87tzRbPCaA5x- The de Sitter: https://hal.science/hal-00109682/document- Susskind: String theory not a complete picture of how quantum gravity works: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=6252- Can we unify quantum mechanics and gravity?: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-unify-quantum-mechanics-and-gravity/- New theory claims to unite Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics: https://phys.org/news/2023-12-theory-einstein-gravity-quantum-mechanics.html- Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas- Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:47:00 -0000 The Crisis in String Theory is Worse Than You Think...[feat. Leonard Susskind] full Theories of Everything Leonard Susskind Leonard Susskind joins us to discuss why the crisis in string theory is deeper than most realize, examining its conceptual limits and the search for a more complete quantum gravity framework. We explore the history of the theory, recent critiques, and possible paths forward.- 00:00 - IntroSPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount. https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Conformal Field Theory (book): https://amzn.to/4fooVr8- Leonard Susskind Bio: https://physics.stanford.edu/people/leonard-susskind- Leonard on The Origins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhszd_wqAgQ- Leonard Susskind's String Theory lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL202191442DB1B300- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=8- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Stephen Wolfram at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU- Cumrun Vafa on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHOoMX4Bqw- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Garrett Lisi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ulJmfFvd8- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Sean Carroll's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxY_fRExpDXr87tzRbPCaA5x- The de Sitter: https://hal.science/hal-00109682/document- Susskind: String theory not a complete picture of how quantum gravity works: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=6252- Can we unify quantum mechanics and gravity?: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-unify-quantum-mechanics-and-gravity/- New theory claims to unite Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics: https://phys.org/news/2023-12-theory-einstein-gravity-quantum-mechanics.html- Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas- Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro

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- New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically
- Conformal Field Theory (book): https://amzn.to/4fooVr8
- Leonard Susskind Bio: https://physics.stanford.edu/people/leonard-susskind
- Leonard on The Origins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhszd_wqAgQ
- Leonard Susskind's String Theory lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL202191442DB1B300
- Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04
- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=8
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Stephen Wolfram at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Cumrun Vafa on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHOoMX4Bqw
- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE
- Garrett Lisi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ulJmfFvd8
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Sean Carroll's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxY_fRExpDXr87tzRbPCaA5x
- The de Sitter: https://hal.science/hal-00109682/document
- Susskind: String theory not a complete picture of how quantum gravity works: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=6252
- Can we unify quantum mechanics and gravity?: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-unify-quantum-mechanics-and-gravity/
- New theory claims to unite Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics: https://phys.org/news/2023-12-theory-einstein-gravity-quantum-mechanics.html
- Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc
- Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas
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]]> 6178 Rupert Sheldrake: The Evidence for Morphic Resonance and Telepathy Biologist Rupert Sheldrake, former Cambridge research fellow, examines morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, arguing that memory and habits may extend beyond the brain. He discusses empirical research on the sense of being stared at, organ‑transplant memories, and the physical nature of morphic fields, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:17 - Morphic Resonance- 10:07 - Scopaesthesia (Sense of Being Looked At)- 15:35 - Rupert’s Empirical Research- 28:39 - “This Phenomenon Has to do with Light”- 37:56 - Prey vs. Predator Animals- 47:09 - Extramission- 50:42 - Memories and Organ Transplants- 56:36 - Michael Levin’s Theory of Memory- 01:02:10 - “Morphic Fields Are Physical”- 01:04:45 - Fundamental Reality & Idealism- 01:29:50 - God, Trinity, Cosmic Christ- 01:31:32 - Mysticism & Meditation- 01:35:04 - How to Pray- 01:42:12 - Summary of Episode- 01:50:17 - OutroSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Boost job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HELLOFRESH: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free, use code EVERYTHING9 – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- David Chalmers’ Mindfest talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY- ‘The Feeling of Being Stared at’ (paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/1413454?origin=crossref&seq=2- Rupert Sheldrake’s Staring App: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate/an-app-for-testing-the-sense-of-being-stared-at- Rupert Sheldrake’s website: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Science and Spiritual Practices (Rupert’s book): https://amzn.to/4dRRc8o- Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work (Rupert’s Book): https://amzn.to/3YzpsRF- Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:40:00 -0000 The Scientist Researching Morphic Fields | Rupert Sheldrake full Theories of Everything Biologist Rupert Sheldrake, former Cambridge research fellow, examines morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, arguing that memory and habits may extend beyond the brain. He discusses empirical research on the sense of being stared at, organ‑transplant memories, and the physical nature of morphic fields, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:17 - Morphic Resonance- 10:07 - Scopaesthesia (Sense of Being Looked At)- 15:35 - Rupert’s Empirical Research- 28:39 - “This Phenomenon Has to do with Light”- 37:56 - Prey vs. Predator Animals- 47:09 - Extramission- 50:42 - Memories and Organ Transplants- 56:36 - Michael Levin’s Theory of Memory- 01:02:10 - “Morphic Fields Are Physical”- 01:04:45 - Fundamental Reality & Idealism- 01:29:50 - God, Trinity, Cosmic Christ- 01:31:32 - Mysticism & Meditation- 01:35:04 - How to Pray- 01:42:12 - Summary of Episode- 01:50:17 - OutroSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off for TOE listeners – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Boost job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HELLOFRESH: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free, use code EVERYTHING9 – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- David Chalmers’ Mindfest talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY- ‘The Feeling of Being Stared at’ (paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/1413454?origin=crossref&seq=2- Rupert Sheldrake’s Staring App: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate/an-app-for-testing-the-sense-of-being-stared-at- Rupert Sheldrake’s website: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Science and Spiritual Practices (Rupert’s book): https://amzn.to/4dRRc8o- Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work (Rupert’s Book): https://amzn.to/3YzpsRF- Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:17 - Morphic Resonance
- 10:07 - Scopaesthesia (Sense of Being Looked At)
- 15:35 - Rupert’s Empirical Research
- 28:39 - “This Phenomenon Has to do with Light”
- 37:56 - Prey vs. Predator Animals
- 47:09 - Extramission
- 50:42 - Memories and Organ Transplants
- 56:36 - Michael Levin’s Theory of Memory
- 01:02:10 - “Morphic Fields Are Physical”
- 01:04:45 - Fundamental Reality & Idealism
- 01:29:50 - God, Trinity, Cosmic Christ
- 01:31:32 - Mysticism & Meditation
- 01:35:04 - How to Pray
- 01:42:12 - Summary of Episode
- 01:50:17 - Outro

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- David Chalmers’ Mindfest talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY
- ‘The Feeling of Being Stared at’ (paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/1413454?origin=crossref&seq=2
- Rupert Sheldrake’s Staring App: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate/an-app-for-testing-the-sense-of-being-stared-at
- Rupert Sheldrake’s website: https://www.sheldrake.org/participate
- Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s
- Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
- Science and Spiritual Practices (Rupert’s book): https://amzn.to/4dRRc8o
- Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work (Rupert’s Book): https://amzn.to/3YzpsRF
- Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
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]]> 6990 Carlo Rovelli: Why Space and Time Are Not Fundamental Carlo Rovelli discusses loop quantum gravity, the nature of time, and how physics intersects with philosophy, challenging our understanding of reality and the universe’s fundamental structure.- 00:00 - IntroSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use my code EVERYTHING9.RESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Carlo Rovelli’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Carlo Rovelli’s books: https://amzn.to/3YaBCin- How we know that Einstein's General Relativity can't be quite right | Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov98y_DCvRY- This is why physics is dying | Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY- Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein’s theory of relativity: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LK_hW_t8IWU- String Theory or Loop Quantum Gravity? David Gross vs Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/TOESpotify- Become a YouTube Member: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmember- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:32:00 -0000 The Genius Exposing Quantum Gravity | Carlo Rovelli full Theories of Everything Feat. Carlo Rovelli Carlo Rovelli discusses loop quantum gravity, the nature of time, and how physics intersects with philosophy, challenging our understanding of reality and the universe’s fundamental structure.- 00:00 - IntroSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use my code EVERYTHING9.RESOURCES:- New Substack! Follow my personal writings here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/well-technically- Carlo Rovelli’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Carlo Rovelli’s books: https://amzn.to/3YaBCin- How we know that Einstein's General Relativity can't be quite right | Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov98y_DCvRY- This is why physics is dying | Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY- Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein’s theory of relativity: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LK_hW_t8IWU- String Theory or Loop Quantum Gravity? David Gross vs Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/TOESpotify- Become a YouTube Member: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmember- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro

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- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc
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]]> 7430 Gabriele Carcassi: We Have Physics Completely Backwards Gabriele Carcassi argues foundational physics assumptions are backwards in his Assumptions of Physics project. He examines the bridge between mathematics, physics, and philosophy, covering topics from real numbers to the quantum‑classical divide and the role of open‑source frameworks.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:22 - Gabriele's Channel- 03:13 - Assumptions Project- 06:06 - Physical Mathematics- 09:38 - Real Numbers- 13:06 - Ensemble Space- 16:38 - Classical Mechanics- 19:00 - Additional Assumptions- 21:26 - Classical vs Quantum- 23:19 - Entropy & Symplectic- 25:07 - Jaynes & Thermodynamics- 30:25 - Units in Physics- 33:21 - Math vs Physics- 37:07 - Planck Scale Structures- 41:51 - Theory Applicability- 1:16:25 - Engineering Background- 1:18:04 - Physics-Math Bridge- 1:19:01 - Assumptions Project- 1:21:08 - Grant Funding- 1:23:05 - Mechanics Critique- 1:24:25 - Problem Identification- 1:25:03 - Publishing Challenges- 1:27:03 - Engineering Approach- 1:29:03 - Practical Implications- 1:33:28 - Measurement Problem- 1:37:05 - Classical vs Quantum- 1:43:04 - Integrating Math Physics- 1:55:07 - Current Projects- 2:04:43 - Future Goals- 2:07:03 - Open-Source Framework- 2:10:57 - Support TOESPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off discount. Visit https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use code EVERYTHING9RESOURCES:- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos- Seven misconceptions in the foundations of physics (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbv0Fij1-38- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Gabriele's 'Quantum Essentials' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNMSMaNjnDd-viRHQRzrYvEeCWb7Ruef- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/TOESpotify- Become a YouTube Member: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmember- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:02:00 -0000 "We Have Physics Completely Backwards!" | Gabriele Carcassi full Theories of Everything Gabriele Carcassi argues foundational physics assumptions are backwards in his Assumptions of Physics project. He examines the bridge between mathematics, physics, and philosophy, covering topics from real numbers to the quantum‑classical divide and the role of open‑source frameworks.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:22 - Gabriele's Channel- 03:13 - Assumptions Project- 06:06 - Physical Mathematics- 09:38 - Real Numbers- 13:06 - Ensemble Space- 16:38 - Classical Mechanics- 19:00 - Additional Assumptions- 21:26 - Classical vs Quantum- 23:19 - Entropy & Symplectic- 25:07 - Jaynes & Thermodynamics- 30:25 - Units in Physics- 33:21 - Math vs Physics- 37:07 - Planck Scale Structures- 41:51 - Theory Applicability- 1:16:25 - Engineering Background- 1:18:04 - Physics-Math Bridge- 1:19:01 - Assumptions Project- 1:21:08 - Grant Funding- 1:23:05 - Mechanics Critique- 1:24:25 - Problem Identification- 1:25:03 - Publishing Challenges- 1:27:03 - Engineering Approach- 1:29:03 - Practical Implications- 1:33:28 - Measurement Problem- 1:37:05 - Classical vs Quantum- 1:43:04 - Integrating Math Physics- 1:55:07 - Current Projects- 2:04:43 - Future Goals- 2:07:03 - Open-Source Framework- 2:10:57 - Support TOESPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off discount. Visit https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join or use code EVERYTHING9RESOURCES:- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos- Seven misconceptions in the foundations of physics (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbv0Fij1-38- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Gabriele's 'Quantum Essentials' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNMSMaNjnDd-viRHQRzrYvEeCWb7Ruef- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/TOESpotify- Become a YouTube Member: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmember- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:22 - Gabriele's Channel
- 03:13 - Assumptions Project
- 06:06 - Physical Mathematics
- 09:38 - Real Numbers
- 13:06 - Ensemble Space
- 16:38 - Classical Mechanics
- 19:00 - Additional Assumptions
- 21:26 - Classical vs Quantum
- 23:19 - Entropy & Symplectic
- 25:07 - Jaynes & Thermodynamics
- 30:25 - Units in Physics
- 33:21 - Math vs Physics
- 37:07 - Planck Scale Structures
- 41:51 - Theory Applicability
- 1:16:25 - Engineering Background
- 1:18:04 - Physics-Math Bridge
- 1:19:01 - Assumptions Project
- 1:21:08 - Grant Funding
- 1:23:05 - Mechanics Critique
- 1:24:25 - Problem Identification
- 1:25:03 - Publishing Challenges
- 1:27:03 - Engineering Approach
- 1:29:03 - Practical Implications
- 1:33:28 - Measurement Problem
- 1:37:05 - Classical vs Quantum
- 1:43:04 - Integrating Math Physics
- 1:55:07 - Current Projects
- 2:04:43 - Future Goals
- 2:07:03 - Open-Source Framework
- 2:10:57 - Support TOE

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- Assumptions of Physics (website): https://assumptionsofphysics.org/
- Assumptions of Physics (book): https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/tx31qm110
- Assumptions of Physics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AssumptionsofPhysicsResearch
- Gabriele Carcassi's personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gcarcassi/videos
- Seven misconceptions in the foundations of physics (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbv0Fij1-38
- TOE's String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Gabriele's 'Quantum Essentials' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNMSMaNjnDd-viRHQRzrYvEeCWb7Ruef
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]]> 8155 William Hahn: When Will AI Machines Become Genuinely Conscious? William Hahn, director of AGI & AI Safety at Hahn AI, explores how artificial intelligence reshapes language, consciousness, and societal structures. He examines programmable mind metaphors, AI security, and the cultural shift toward emergent computation.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:30 - AI’s Impact on Language and Human Thought- 05:10 - Mind as a Programmable System and Historical Metaphors- 08:45 - Society of Mind Theory and AI Agents- 11:30 - Consciousness, Awareness, and Metacognition- 15:00 - Free Will, Emotions, and Unconscious Programming- 18:40 - Brain as an Immune System and Handling Unthinkable Thoughts- 22:50 - Informational Parasites, Memes, and Nam Shub of Enki- 28:15 - AI Security: Vulnerabilities and Protecting Minds- 33:00 - The Cultural Shift: AI’s Influence on Psychology- 37:45 - Historical Secrecy in AI and Government Role- 42:30 - AI’s Evolution: Role of Data, Hardware, and Differentiation- 47:20 - Speculating on Hidden AI Capabilities and Advanced Systems- 51:10 - Richard Hamming’s Insights on Learning and Ambiguity- 57:10 - Revisiting Ancient Knowledge and Advanced Civilizations- 01:03:30 - Artifacts of Ancient Technology and Modern Interpretations- 01:09:10 - Defining Meaning, Spirit, and Information in AI- 01:14:35 - Wolfram’s Physics Model and Emergent Computation- 01:20:00 - Computational Models of Consciousness and Mind- 01:27:28 - Wolfram's Symbolic Language and Analog Computing- 01:34:00 - Agent-Based Programming and AI Evolution- 01:39:10 - Knowledge Gaps and Flat Earth as a Metaphor- 01:45:00 - Synesthesia, Music, and Human Perception- 01:52:24 - The Intersection of Software and Hardware- 02:00:02 - Complexity Crisis in Modern Technology- 02:06:00 - Optical Computing and AI's Future- 02:12:08 - Philosophical Reflections on AI and Consciousness- 02:20:00 - The Amorphous Boundary Between Software and Hardware- 02:28:00 - Technology, Religion, and the Need for a New Understanding- 02:37:15 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Snow Crash (book): https://amzn.to/3zYqJb9- Center for the Future Mind (website): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Archive of Alan Turing’s papers: https://turingarchive.kings.cam.ac.uk/- Richard Hamming’s lecture series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQIkV6yCik- Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Susan Schneider’s website: https://schneiderwebsite.com/index.html- Susan Schneider’s Google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwVKXKlU1GU- William Hahn’s short course series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoZnCEAIkvkvyVpbqx71EMT8BLpD6Oaq- Ekkolapto’s Polymath project: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath- Ekkolapto’s event page: https://ekkolapto.substack.com/- HyperPhysics website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html- Joscha Bach and Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMFnfB5E_A- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Curt on Julian Dorey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Join my newly launched Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:28:00 -0000 AI Expert on the Dawn of Conscious Machines | William Hahn full Theories of Everything William Hahn, director of AGI & AI Safety at Hahn AI, explores how artificial intelligence reshapes language, consciousness, and societal structures. He examines programmable mind metaphors, AI security, and the cultural shift toward emergent computation.- 00:00 - Introduction- 02:30 - AI’s Impact on Language and Human Thought- 05:10 - Mind as a Programmable System and Historical Metaphors- 08:45 - Society of Mind Theory and AI Agents- 11:30 - Consciousness, Awareness, and Metacognition- 15:00 - Free Will, Emotions, and Unconscious Programming- 18:40 - Brain as an Immune System and Handling Unthinkable Thoughts- 22:50 - Informational Parasites, Memes, and Nam Shub of Enki- 28:15 - AI Security: Vulnerabilities and Protecting Minds- 33:00 - The Cultural Shift: AI’s Influence on Psychology- 37:45 - Historical Secrecy in AI and Government Role- 42:30 - AI’s Evolution: Role of Data, Hardware, and Differentiation- 47:20 - Speculating on Hidden AI Capabilities and Advanced Systems- 51:10 - Richard Hamming’s Insights on Learning and Ambiguity- 57:10 - Revisiting Ancient Knowledge and Advanced Civilizations- 01:03:30 - Artifacts of Ancient Technology and Modern Interpretations- 01:09:10 - Defining Meaning, Spirit, and Information in AI- 01:14:35 - Wolfram’s Physics Model and Emergent Computation- 01:20:00 - Computational Models of Consciousness and Mind- 01:27:28 - Wolfram's Symbolic Language and Analog Computing- 01:34:00 - Agent-Based Programming and AI Evolution- 01:39:10 - Knowledge Gaps and Flat Earth as a Metaphor- 01:45:00 - Synesthesia, Music, and Human Perception- 01:52:24 - The Intersection of Software and Hardware- 02:00:02 - Complexity Crisis in Modern Technology- 02:06:00 - Optical Computing and AI's Future- 02:12:08 - Philosophical Reflections on AI and Consciousness- 02:20:00 - The Amorphous Boundary Between Software and Hardware- 02:28:00 - Technology, Religion, and the Need for a New Understanding- 02:37:15 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Snow Crash (book): https://amzn.to/3zYqJb9- Center for the Future Mind (website): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Archive of Alan Turing’s papers: https://turingarchive.kings.cam.ac.uk/- Richard Hamming’s lecture series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQIkV6yCik- Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Susan Schneider’s website: https://schneiderwebsite.com/index.html- Susan Schneider’s Google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwVKXKlU1GU- William Hahn’s short course series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoZnCEAIkvkvyVpbqx71EMT8BLpD6Oaq- Ekkolapto’s Polymath project: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath- Ekkolapto’s event page: https://ekkolapto.substack.com/- HyperPhysics website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html- Joscha Bach and Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMFnfB5E_A- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Curt on Julian Dorey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Join my newly launched Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 02:30 - AI’s Impact on Language and Human Thought
- 05:10 - Mind as a Programmable System and Historical Metaphors
- 08:45 - Society of Mind Theory and AI Agents
- 11:30 - Consciousness, Awareness, and Metacognition
- 15:00 - Free Will, Emotions, and Unconscious Programming
- 18:40 - Brain as an Immune System and Handling Unthinkable Thoughts
- 22:50 - Informational Parasites, Memes, and Nam Shub of Enki
- 28:15 - AI Security: Vulnerabilities and Protecting Minds
- 33:00 - The Cultural Shift: AI’s Influence on Psychology
- 37:45 - Historical Secrecy in AI and Government Role
- 42:30 - AI’s Evolution: Role of Data, Hardware, and Differentiation
- 47:20 - Speculating on Hidden AI Capabilities and Advanced Systems
- 51:10 - Richard Hamming’s Insights on Learning and Ambiguity
- 57:10 - Revisiting Ancient Knowledge and Advanced Civilizations
- 01:03:30 - Artifacts of Ancient Technology and Modern Interpretations
- 01:09:10 - Defining Meaning, Spirit, and Information in AI
- 01:14:35 - Wolfram’s Physics Model and Emergent Computation
- 01:20:00 - Computational Models of Consciousness and Mind
- 01:27:28 - Wolfram's Symbolic Language and Analog Computing
- 01:34:00 - Agent-Based Programming and AI Evolution
- 01:39:10 - Knowledge Gaps and Flat Earth as a Metaphor
- 01:45:00 - Synesthesia, Music, and Human Perception
- 01:52:24 - The Intersection of Software and Hardware
- 02:00:02 - Complexity Crisis in Modern Technology
- 02:06:00 - Optical Computing and AI's Future
- 02:12:08 - Philosophical Reflections on AI and Consciousness
- 02:20:00 - The Amorphous Boundary Between Software and Hardware
- 02:28:00 - Technology, Religion, and the Need for a New Understanding
- 02:37:15 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Archive of Alan Turing’s papers: https://turingarchive.kings.cam.ac.uk/
- Richard Hamming’s lecture series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guQIkV6yCik
- Mindfest playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb
- Susan Schneider’s website: https://schneiderwebsite.com/index.html
- Susan Schneider’s Google talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwVKXKlU1GU
- William Hahn’s short course series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoZnCEAIkvkvyVpbqx71EMT8BLpD6Oaq
- Ekkolapto’s Polymath project: https://www.ekkolapto.org/polymath
- Ekkolapto’s event page: https://ekkolapto.substack.com/
- HyperPhysics website: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
- Joscha Bach and Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgMFnfB5E_A
- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4
- Curt on Julian Dorey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ
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]]> 9987 Fall Asleep to Physics Theories (10 Hours) Drift into sleep while a curated 10‑hour playlist presents the most provocative ideas from leading theoretical physicists. The episode weaves together concepts from quantum mechanics, cosmology, string theory and beyond, offering a soothing backdrop for curious minds.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Penrose: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Garrett: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Ivvette: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Carroll: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Cumrun: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Turok: https://youtu.be/-gwhqmPqRl4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Hoffman/Wolfram: https://youtu.be/1m7bXNH8gEM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Fay Dowker: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Neil Turok First Episode: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Gorard: https://youtu.be/ioXwL-c1RXQ?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Wolfram: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Lee Smolin: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Chiara: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Peter Woit: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Krauss: https://youtu.be/g12qyToQ4gI?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Maudlin/Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Stephon Alexander: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Campbell: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Bernardo and Sabine: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Sabine: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Salvatore Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:19:39 -0000 Fall Asleep to Physics Theories 10 Hours ★︎ World's Top Theoretical Physicists ★︎ Sleep Playlist full Theories of Everything Drift into sleep while a curated 10‑hour playlist presents the most provocative ideas from leading theoretical physicists. The episode weaves together concepts from quantum mechanics, cosmology, string theory and beyond, offering a soothing backdrop for curious minds.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off discount - https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Penrose: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Garrett: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Ivvette: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Carroll: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Cumrun: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Turok: https://youtu.be/-gwhqmPqRl4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Hoffman/Wolfram: https://youtu.be/1m7bXNH8gEM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Fay Dowker: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Neil Turok First Episode: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Gorard: https://youtu.be/ioXwL-c1RXQ?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Wolfram: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Lee Smolin: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Chiara: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Peter Woit: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Krauss: https://youtu.be/g12qyToQ4gI?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Maudlin/Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Stephon Alexander: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Campbell: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Bernardo and Sabine: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Sabine: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Salvatore Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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RESOURCES:

- Penrose: https://youtu.be/sGm505TFMbU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Garrett: https://youtu.be/z7ulJmfFvd8?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Ivvette: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Carroll: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Cumrun: https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Turok: https://youtu.be/-gwhqmPqRl4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Hoffman/Wolfram: https://youtu.be/1m7bXNH8gEM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Fay Dowker: https://youtu.be/PgYHEPCLVas?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Neil Turok First Episode: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Gorard: https://youtu.be/ioXwL-c1RXQ?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Wolfram: https://youtu.be/0YRlQQw0d-4?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Lee Smolin: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Chiara: https://youtu.be/40CB12cj_aM?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Peter Woit: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Krauss: https://youtu.be/g12qyToQ4gI?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Maudlin/Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE
- Stephon Alexander: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Campbell: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Bernardo and Sabine: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Sabine: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Salvatore Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Tim Maudlin: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMhlVNkx2c8_6CKqiimjgvy
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)

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]]> 34866 Edward Frenkel: The Langlands Proof That Changed Mathematics Forever Edward Frenkel, a leading mathematician, explains the recent monumental proof in the Langlands program and its impact on modern mathematics. He also revisits earlier work and connects the breakthrough to broader themes in geometry and physics.- 00:00 - Edward's Previous Appearance on TOE- 01:15 - Discoveries in Mathematics- 04:31 - Langland's Program- 11:02 - Counting Problem- 14:58 - Symmetries of the Unit Disc- 26:55 - Part 1 of Edward's Talk- 30:20 - Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture- 40:02 - Quick Recap- 42:38 - Langlands Dual Group- 51:50 - Rosetta Stone of Math- 01:00:10 - Riemann Surfaces- 01:10:20 - Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture- 01:21:42 - Tribute to Legends- 01:26:02 - Langlands Correspondence for Riemann Surface- 01:43:30 - Galois Groups- 01:53:33 - Other Objects Involved- 02:10:40 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HELLOFRESH: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: first month free – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join (code EVERYTHING9)RESOURCES:- Edward Frenkel's New York Times Bestselling book "Love and Math": https://amzn.to/4gPAVn1- Edward on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfrenkel/- Edward Frenkel's Twitter: https://x.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Official Website: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel’s SoundCloud (DJ Moonstein): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein- Edward Frenkel's 1st TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Andre Weil’s letter on “Rosetta Stone” of Math: https://www.ams.org/notices/200503/fea-weil.pdf- "Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture" (Papers): https://people.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/gaitsgde/GLC/- Etingof-Frenkel-Kazhdan, “A general framework for the Analytic Langlands Correspondence”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.03743- Yuri Manin’s book “Mathematics and Physics”: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-Mathematical/dp/1489967842- Edward Frenkel’s papers: https://edwardfrenkel.com/frenkel-biblio.pdf- Edward Frenkel’s previous lecture on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Mathematics and Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-English-Russian/dp/3764330279- Richard Borcherds on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3pQWkE2KqM- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:36:00 -0000 Monumental Breakthrough in Mathematics (Part 2) | Edward Frenkel full Theories of Everything Edward Frenkel Edward Frenkel, a leading mathematician, explains the recent monumental proof in the Langlands program and its impact on modern mathematics. He also revisits earlier work and connects the breakthrough to broader themes in geometry and physics.- 00:00 - Edward's Previous Appearance on TOE- 01:15 - Discoveries in Mathematics- 04:31 - Langland's Program- 11:02 - Counting Problem- 14:58 - Symmetries of the Unit Disc- 26:55 - Part 1 of Edward's Talk- 30:20 - Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture- 40:02 - Quick Recap- 42:38 - Langlands Dual Group- 51:50 - Rosetta Stone of Math- 01:00:10 - Riemann Surfaces- 01:10:20 - Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture- 01:21:42 - Tribute to Legends- 01:26:02 - Langlands Correspondence for Riemann Surface- 01:43:30 - Galois Groups- 01:53:33 - Other Objects Involved- 02:10:40 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HELLOFRESH: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: first month free – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/join (code EVERYTHING9)RESOURCES:- Edward Frenkel's New York Times Bestselling book "Love and Math": https://amzn.to/4gPAVn1- Edward on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfrenkel/- Edward Frenkel's Twitter: https://x.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Official Website: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel’s SoundCloud (DJ Moonstein): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein- Edward Frenkel's 1st TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Andre Weil’s letter on “Rosetta Stone” of Math: https://www.ams.org/notices/200503/fea-weil.pdf- "Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture" (Papers): https://people.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/gaitsgde/GLC/- Etingof-Frenkel-Kazhdan, “A general framework for the Analytic Langlands Correspondence”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.03743- Yuri Manin’s book “Mathematics and Physics”: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-Mathematical/dp/1489967842- Edward Frenkel’s papers: https://edwardfrenkel.com/frenkel-biblio.pdf- Edward Frenkel’s previous lecture on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Mathematics and Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-English-Russian/dp/3764330279- Richard Borcherds on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3pQWkE2KqM- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Edward's Previous Appearance on TOE
- 01:15 - Discoveries in Mathematics
- 04:31 - Langland's Program
- 11:02 - Counting Problem
- 14:58 - Symmetries of the Unit Disc
- 26:55 - Part 1 of Edward's Talk
- 30:20 - Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture
- 40:02 - Quick Recap
- 42:38 - Langlands Dual Group
- 51:50 - Rosetta Stone of Math
- 01:00:10 - Riemann Surfaces
- 01:10:20 - Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture
- 01:21:42 - Tribute to Legends
- 01:26:02 - Langlands Correspondence for Riemann Surface
- 01:43:30 - Galois Groups
- 01:53:33 - Other Objects Involved
- 02:10:40 - Outro / Support TOE

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- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off discount – https://www.economist.com/toe
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RESOURCES:

- Edward Frenkel's New York Times Bestselling book "Love and Math": https://amzn.to/4gPAVn1
- Edward on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfrenkel/
- Edward Frenkel's Twitter: https://x.com/edfrenkel
- Edward Frenkel's Official Website: https://edwardfrenkel.com
- Edward Frenkel's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@edfrenkel
- Edward Frenkel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel
- Edward Frenkel’s SoundCloud (DJ Moonstein): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein
- Edward Frenkel's 1st TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc
- Andre Weil’s letter on “Rosetta Stone” of Math: https://www.ams.org/notices/200503/fea-weil.pdf
- "Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture" (Papers): https://people.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/gaitsgde/GLC/
- Etingof-Frenkel-Kazhdan, “A general framework for the Analytic Langlands Correspondence”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.03743
- Yuri Manin’s book “Mathematics and Physics”: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-Mathematical/dp/1489967842
- Edward Frenkel’s papers: https://edwardfrenkel.com/frenkel-biblio.pdf
- Edward Frenkel’s previous lecture on TOE (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y
- Mathematics and Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Physics-Progress-English-Russian/dp/3764330279
- Richard Borcherds on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3pQWkE2KqM
- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org
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- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8426 Roger Penrose: Why Quantum Mechanics Needs a New Foundation Sir Roger Penrose explains twistor theory, singularity theorems, and their implications for quantum cosmology. We discuss his singularity theorems, the chiral nature of twistors, extra dimensions, and the philosophical implications for free will and the nature of reality.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:22 - Twistors & cosmology- 15:00 - Most significant thought- 20:45 - Twistors are chiral- 25:34 - Extra dimensions- 27:02 - Geometry overview- 37:57 - Grothendieck- 40:36 - Gravity & QM- 43:00 - Wave function collapse- 53:04 - Gravitational fields & wave function- 01:11:02 - Free will- 01:14:03 - Discrete vs continuous universe- 01:16:35 - AI capabilities- 01:19:09 - Many worlds theory- 01:20:38 - Idealism- 01:21:35 - CCC- 01:23:31 - Penrose’s legacy- 01:33:25 - Outro & supportSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off digital access – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Boost job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: Free breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free, use code EVERYTHING9 – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:13:00 -0000 20th Century’s Greatest Living Scientist | Sir Roger Penrose full Theories of Everything Guest: Sir Roger Penrose Sir Roger Penrose explains twistor theory, singularity theorems, and their implications for quantum cosmology. We discuss his singularity theorems, the chiral nature of twistors, extra dimensions, and the philosophical implications for free will and the nature of reality.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:22 - Twistors & cosmology- 15:00 - Most significant thought- 20:45 - Twistors are chiral- 25:34 - Extra dimensions- 27:02 - Geometry overview- 37:57 - Grothendieck- 40:36 - Gravity & QM- 43:00 - Wave function collapse- 53:04 - Gravitational fields & wave function- 01:11:02 - Free will- 01:14:03 - Discrete vs continuous universe- 01:16:35 - AI capabilities- 01:19:09 - Many worlds theory- 01:20:38 - Idealism- 01:21:35 - CCC- 01:23:31 - Penrose’s legacy- 01:33:25 - Outro & supportSPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off digital access – https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: Boost job visibility – https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: Free breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free, use code EVERYTHING9 – https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:22 - Twistors & cosmology
- 15:00 - Most significant thought
- 20:45 - Twistors are chiral
- 25:34 - Extra dimensions
- 27:02 - Geometry overview
- 37:57 - Grothendieck
- 40:36 - Gravity & QM
- 43:00 - Wave function collapse
- 53:04 - Gravitational fields & wave function
- 01:11:02 - Free will
- 01:14:03 - Discrete vs continuous universe
- 01:16:35 - AI capabilities
- 01:19:09 - Many worlds theory
- 01:20:38 - Idealism
- 01:21:35 - CCC
- 01:23:31 - Penrose’s legacy
- 01:33:25 - Outro & support

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]]> 5968 Garrett Lisi: The Surfer Physicist Who Found E8 Unification Garrett Lisi, a theoretical physicist and surfer, discusses his Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything based on the E8 Lie group and its implications for fundamental forces and particles. The conversation also explores spinors, triality, and the challenges of unifying physics outside academia.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:24 - Garrett’s Ted Talk and Background- 08:36 - Mystery of Spinors- 10:13 - Garrett Poses a Physical Problem- 12:22 - String Theorists- 23:48 - Triality- 26:13 - Garrett’s Top Points in His Talk- 28:42 - “String Theory’s the Only Game in Town”- 32:10 - Garrett’s Presentation Begins: Unification- 38:22 - Spinors vs. Fermions- 45:56 - More Particles in Higher Gauge Groups- 48:42 - Threefold Symmetry- 54:00- - Group Theory Overview- 59:37 - Quaternion Group- 01:04:14 - Pin Group- 01:10:25 - Spin Eigenvalues- 01:14:45 - C, P, and T- 01:22:12 - Biquaternionic Spinors- 01:25:55 - Quaternion Triality and the CPTt Group- 01:34:14 - Multi-Generational Fermion States- 01:37:20 - Fermions in Exceptional Unification- 01:42:12 - Exceptional Magic Square- 01:44:22 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access at https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: boost job visibility at https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HelloFresh: free breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- Planet Wild: first month free with code EVERYTHING9 at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Garrett Lisi’s TED talk on his theory of everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Gk_Ddhr0M- Garrett Lisi’s website: https://li.si/- Garrett Lisi’s papers: https://li.si/Physics/CV.html- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Garrett Lisi’s paper on triality: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.02497- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:32:00 -0000 Retired Off Apple Stock Then Revolutionized Physics Living in Hawaii | Garrett Lisi full Theories of Everything Guest: Garrett Lisi Garrett Lisi, a theoretical physicist and surfer, discusses his Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything based on the E8 Lie group and its implications for fundamental forces and particles. The conversation also explores spinors, triality, and the challenges of unifying physics outside academia.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:24 - Garrett’s Ted Talk and Background- 08:36 - Mystery of Spinors- 10:13 - Garrett Poses a Physical Problem- 12:22 - String Theorists- 23:48 - Triality- 26:13 - Garrett’s Top Points in His Talk- 28:42 - “String Theory’s the Only Game in Town”- 32:10 - Garrett’s Presentation Begins: Unification- 38:22 - Spinors vs. Fermions- 45:56 - More Particles in Higher Gauge Groups- 48:42 - Threefold Symmetry- 54:00- - Group Theory Overview- 59:37 - Quaternion Group- 01:04:14 - Pin Group- 01:10:25 - Spin Eigenvalues- 01:14:45 - C, P, and T- 01:22:12 - Biquaternionic Spinors- 01:25:55 - Quaternion Triality and the CPTt Group- 01:34:14 - Multi-Generational Fermion States- 01:37:20 - Fermions in Exceptional Unification- 01:42:12 - Exceptional Magic Square- 01:44:22 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access at https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: boost job visibility at https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit)- HelloFresh: free breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- Planet Wild: first month free with code EVERYTHING9 at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Garrett Lisi’s TED talk on his theory of everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Gk_Ddhr0M- Garrett Lisi’s website: https://li.si/- Garrett Lisi’s papers: https://li.si/Physics/CV.html- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Garrett Lisi’s paper on triality: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2407.02497- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:24 - Garrett’s Ted Talk and Background
- 08:36 - Mystery of Spinors
- 10:13 - Garrett Poses a Physical Problem
- 12:22 - String Theorists
- 23:48 - Triality
- 26:13 - Garrett’s Top Points in His Talk
- 28:42 - “String Theory’s the Only Game in Town”
- 32:10 - Garrett’s Presentation Begins: Unification
- 38:22 - Spinors vs. Fermions
- 45:56 - More Particles in Higher Gauge Groups
- 48:42 - Threefold Symmetry
- 54:00- - Group Theory Overview
- 59:37 - Quaternion Group
- 01:04:14 - Pin Group
- 01:10:25 - Spin Eigenvalues
- 01:14:45 - C, P, and T
- 01:22:12 - Biquaternionic Spinors
- 01:25:55 - Quaternion Triality and the CPTt Group
- 01:34:14 - Multi-Generational Fermion States
- 01:37:20 - Fermions in Exceptional Unification
- 01:42:12 - Exceptional Magic Square
- 01:44:22 - Outro / Support TOE

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]]> 6803 Gregory Chaitin: Has Scientific Innovation Stalled Since the 1920s? Gregory Chaitin argues scientific innovation stalled since the 1920s using algorithmic information theory. Chaitin shares his perspective on metabiology, complexity, and how the academy might be reimagined to foster breakthrough ideas.SPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off digital access at https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: $75 credit for job visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: Free breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free with code EVERYTHING9 at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Gregory Chaitin’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://amzn.to/3BdBMxF- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:03:00 -0000 No Scientific Innovation Since the 1920s? | Gregory Chaitin full Theories of Everything Guest: Gregory Chaitin Gregory Chaitin argues scientific innovation stalled since the 1920s using algorithmic information theory. Chaitin shares his perspective on metabiology, complexity, and how the academy might be reimagined to foster breakthrough ideas.SPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off digital access at https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: $75 credit for job visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: Free breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free with code EVERYTHING9 at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Gregory Chaitin’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://amzn.to/3BdBMxF- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2377 Latham Boyle: The Simplest Model That Explains Nearly Everything Latham Boyle proposes a unified model challenging Big Bang cosmology through time-symmetric universe theory. He examines the concept of unification and how his work challenges conventional views of the Big Bang and time symmetry.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: Get your jobs more visibility ($75 credit). https://indeed.com/theories- HelloFresh: Free breakfast for life. https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4- Latham's paper on the Primordial Power Spectrum: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.00344v1- A Model of Leptons (paper): https://journals.aps.org/prl/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevLett.19.1264- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Introduction to Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory (book): https://archive.org/details/introductiontoax0000nnbo/mode/2up- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:53:00 -0000 The New Model That Explains (Nearly) Everything | Latham Boyle full Theories of Everything Guest: Latham Boyle Latham Boyle proposes a unified model challenging Big Bang cosmology through time-symmetric universe theory. He examines the concept of unification and how his work challenges conventional views of the Big Bang and time symmetry.SPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access for TOE listeners. https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: Get your jobs more visibility ($75 credit). https://indeed.com/theories- HelloFresh: Free breakfast for life. https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4- Latham's paper on the Primordial Power Spectrum: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.00344v1- A Model of Leptons (paper): https://journals.aps.org/prl/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevLett.19.1264- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Introduction to Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory (book): https://archive.org/details/introductiontoax0000nnbo/mode/2up- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Neil Turok's lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4
- Latham's paper on the Primordial Power Spectrum: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.00344v1
- A Model of Leptons (paper): https://journals.aps.org/prl/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevLett.19.1264
- The dominant model of the universe is creaking (article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking
- Introduction to Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory (book): https://archive.org/details/introductiontoax0000nnbo/mode/2up
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]]> 8339 Harry Collins: Why the Michelson-Morley Experiment Is Misunderstood Harry Collins, a distinguished sociologist of science, discusses how expertise, discovery, and social dynamics shape scientific inquiry, critiquing the legacy of the Michelson–Morley experiment and its impact on modern physics. The conversation explores the stages of discovery, the fractal model of society, and the interplay between moral truths and scientific truth.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:11 - How to Improve Science- 05:56 - Einstein and Hawkins- 11:10 - Discovery of Gravitational Waves- 21:03 - The Stages of Discovery- 26:57 - The Fractal Model of Society- 36:52 - How Society Forms You- 45:08 - Moral Truths and Science- 55:30 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access via https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: job visibility boost at https://www.Indeed.com/THEORIES- HelloFresh: FREE breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Rethinking the Foundations playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- Gravity's Kiss (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Kiss-Detection-Gravitational-Waves/dp/0262036185- Professor Harry Collins: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/collinshm- Gravity's Ghost and Big Dog (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Ghost-Big-Dog-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B00HSOJ9KS- Expertises (paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- A Brief History of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Time-Stephen-Hawking/dp/0553380168- The Evolution of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Physics-Albert-Einstein/dp/0671201565/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y6PG41AKP0VB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hs3RH-krpskq--FQLA49yaEQo7mquj0dVMYsWaYwlJ6S2ahhlLC0fVa7ikYPe5BqvSYx4PH15Fn9pENdUIwDKzLVi5XF4JGC89uYR9jsX6dqpSUief3XMuD_igB_tJ8zi2ZuNGi4-3wvCzUxjIcxjw3Mf3u_1cXX1zI2IysdGDbt6Xmww980j2ShUKsvEbkK_Zm_tODCmdvhhgcL_shBOz5Av-uZtmVKg5RIWxXx0Xg.fEzRTtYSoAriPDuyZiJt2zf1aQeOkiCTWr-cf4z7pO0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+evolution+of+physics&qid=1725909573&s=books&sprefix=the+evolution+of+physic%2Cstripbooks%2C101&sr=1-1- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Harry’s paper with Gary Sanders (on expertise): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593?via%3Dihub- The TEA Set (paper): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/030631277400400203- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:23:00 -0000 The Massively Misleading Michelson–Morley Experiment | Harry Collins full Theories of Everything Guest: Harry Collins Harry Collins, a distinguished sociologist of science, discusses how expertise, discovery, and social dynamics shape scientific inquiry, critiquing the legacy of the Michelson–Morley experiment and its impact on modern physics. The conversation explores the stages of discovery, the fractal model of society, and the interplay between moral truths and scientific truth.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:11 - How to Improve Science- 05:56 - Einstein and Hawkins- 11:10 - Discovery of Gravitational Waves- 21:03 - The Stages of Discovery- 26:57 - The Fractal Model of Society- 36:52 - How Society Forms You- 45:08 - Moral Truths and Science- 55:30 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access via https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: job visibility boost at https://www.Indeed.com/THEORIES- HelloFresh: FREE breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Rethinking the Foundations playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- Gravity's Kiss (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Kiss-Detection-Gravitational-Waves/dp/0262036185- Professor Harry Collins: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/collinshm- Gravity's Ghost and Big Dog (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Ghost-Big-Dog-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B00HSOJ9KS- Expertises (paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- A Brief History of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Time-Stephen-Hawking/dp/0553380168- The Evolution of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Physics-Albert-Einstein/dp/0671201565/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y6PG41AKP0VB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hs3RH-krpskq--FQLA49yaEQo7mquj0dVMYsWaYwlJ6S2ahhlLC0fVa7ikYPe5BqvSYx4PH15Fn9pENdUIwDKzLVi5XF4JGC89uYR9jsX6dqpSUief3XMuD_igB_tJ8zi2ZuNGi4-3wvCzUxjIcxjw3Mf3u_1cXX1zI2IysdGDbt6Xmww980j2ShUKsvEbkK_Zm_tODCmdvhhgcL_shBOz5Av-uZtmVKg5RIWxXx0Xg.fEzRTtYSoAriPDuyZiJt2zf1aQeOkiCTWr-cf4z7pO0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+evolution+of+physics&qid=1725909573&s=books&sprefix=the+evolution+of+physic%2Cstripbooks%2C101&sr=1-1- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Harry’s paper with Gary Sanders (on expertise): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593?via%3Dihub- The TEA Set (paper): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/030631277400400203- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:11 - How to Improve Science
- 05:56 - Einstein and Hawkins
- 11:10 - Discovery of Gravitational Waves
- 21:03 - The Stages of Discovery
- 26:57 - The Fractal Model of Society
- 36:52 - How Society Forms You
- 45:08 - Moral Truths and Science
- 55:30 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Rethinking the Foundations playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa
- Gravity's Kiss (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Kiss-Detection-Gravitational-Waves/dp/0262036185
- Professor Harry Collins: https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/collinshm
- Gravity's Ghost and Big Dog (book): https://www.amazon.ca/Gravitys-Ghost-Big-Dog-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B00HSOJ9KS
- Expertises (paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593
- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- A Brief History of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Time-Stephen-Hawking/dp/0553380168
- The Evolution of Physics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Physics-Albert-Einstein/dp/0671201565/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y6PG41AKP0VB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hs3RH-krpskq--FQLA49yaEQo7mquj0dVMYsWaYwlJ6S2ahhlLC0fVa7ikYPe5BqvSYx4PH15Fn9pENdUIwDKzLVi5XF4JGC89uYR9jsX6dqpSUief3XMuD_igB_tJ8zi2ZuNGi4-3wvCzUxjIcxjw3Mf3u_1cXX1zI2IysdGDbt6Xmww980j2ShUKsvEbkK_Zm_tODCmdvhhgcL_shBOz5Av-uZtmVKg5RIWxXx0Xg.fEzRTtYSoAriPDuyZiJt2zf1aQeOkiCTWr-cf4z7pO0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+evolution+of+physics&qid=1725909573&s=books&sprefix=the+evolution+of+physic%2Cstripbooks%2C101&sr=1-1
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw
- Harry’s paper with Gary Sanders (on expertise): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039368107000593?via%3Dihub
- The TEA Set (paper): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/030631277400400203
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
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]]> 3696 Jonathan Oppenheim: Why Gravity Might Not Be Quantum After All https://youtu.be/6Z_p3viqW1g Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL) challenges quantum gravity orthodoxy, arguing spacetime remains fundamentally classical. He examines quantum‑classical hybrid dynamics, path integrals, and the role of observation in collapse, offering fresh perspectives on the foundations of physics.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:08 - Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics- 06:05 - Quantizing Gravity- 10:30 - How Gravity is Different- 16:07 - Classical-Quantum Gravity- 21:42 - Quantum Mechanics- 25:23 - Example of Continuous Master-Equation- 28:45 - Observation Causes a Collapse- 35:20 - Path Integrals- 49:34 - Intuitions- 59:32 - Is Spacetime Classical?- 01:03:05 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access – https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: Get your jobs more visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit to book your job visibility)- HelloFresh: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Jonathan's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s- Jonathan's paper on hybrid classical-quantum dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.01332- Jonathan's paper on a post-quantum theory of classical gravity: https://journals.aps.org/prx/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.041040- Jonathan's website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/- List of all of Jonathan's published papers: https://arxiv.org/search/?query=Oppenheim%2C+Jonathan&searchtype=author&abstracts=show&order=-announced_date_first&size=50- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:09:00 -0000 Physics Biggest Quantum Heretic | Jonathan Oppenheim full Theories of Everything Guest: Jonathan Oppenheim Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL) challenges quantum gravity orthodoxy, arguing spacetime remains fundamentally classical. He examines quantum‑classical hybrid dynamics, path integrals, and the role of observation in collapse, offering fresh perspectives on the foundations of physics.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:08 - Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics- 06:05 - Quantizing Gravity- 10:30 - How Gravity is Different- 16:07 - Classical-Quantum Gravity- 21:42 - Quantum Mechanics- 25:23 - Example of Continuous Master-Equation- 28:45 - Observation Causes a Collapse- 35:20 - Path Integrals- 49:34 - Intuitions- 59:32 - Is Spacetime Classical?- 01:03:05 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access – https://www.economist.com/toe- Indeed: Get your jobs more visibility – https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit to book your job visibility)- HelloFresh: FREE breakfast for life – https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Jonathan's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s- Jonathan's paper on hybrid classical-quantum dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.01332- Jonathan's paper on a post-quantum theory of classical gravity: https://journals.aps.org/prx/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.041040- Jonathan's website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/- List of all of Jonathan's published papers: https://arxiv.org/search/?query=Oppenheim%2C+Jonathan&searchtype=author&abstracts=show&order=-announced_date_first&size=50- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:08 - Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics
- 06:05 - Quantizing Gravity
- 10:30 - How Gravity is Different
- 16:07 - Classical-Quantum Gravity
- 21:42 - Quantum Mechanics
- 25:23 - Example of Continuous Master-Equation
- 28:45 - Observation Causes a Collapse
- 35:20 - Path Integrals
- 49:34 - Intuitions
- 59:32 - Is Spacetime Classical?
- 01:03:05 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Jonathan's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s
- Jonathan's paper on hybrid classical-quantum dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.01332
- Jonathan's paper on a post-quantum theory of classical gravity: https://journals.aps.org/prx/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.041040
- Jonathan's website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/
- List of all of Jonathan's published papers: https://arxiv.org/search/?query=Oppenheim%2C+Jonathan&searchtype=author&abstracts=show&order=-announced_date_first&size=50
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
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]]> 4237 Raphael Liogier: Humanity's Next Evolutionary Jump Is Happening Now Raphaël Liogier examines humanity's evolutionary jump through meditation, materialism, and spiritual transcendence. He explores belief, spirituality, and transcendence in modern society while confronting the main challenges of our time.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:24 - Raphael’s Background- 06:10 - Meditation- 15:35 - Materialism- 28:57 - Future of Humanity- 36:30 - Beauty and Love- 43:39 - Transcendence- 46:58 - Main Challenge of Our Time- 50:18 - Transcendence (continued)- 53:33 - Modernity- 01:03:58 - Schopenhauer and the Jesuits- 01:11:51 - Mystics and Alchemy- 01:21:34 - Reaching ‘God’- 01:26:18 - Zeno’s Paradox- 01:35:03 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Raphaël Liogier's Book Khaos - https://amzn.to/4bWc7pQ- Raphaël Liogier's Website - https://www.raphaelliogier.com- Rethinking the Foundations (YouTube Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- First episode with Raphaël: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PTsA8T1m8- Curt on Julian Dorey’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3TkDofc- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/3z9JxDY- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:44:00 -0000 Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Jump is Happening Now | Raphaël Liogier full Theories of Everything Guest: Raphaël Liogier Raphaël Liogier examines humanity's evolutionary jump through meditation, materialism, and spiritual transcendence. He explores belief, spirituality, and transcendence in modern society while confronting the main challenges of our time.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:24 - Raphael’s Background- 06:10 - Meditation- 15:35 - Materialism- 28:57 - Future of Humanity- 36:30 - Beauty and Love- 43:39 - Transcendence- 46:58 - Main Challenge of Our Time- 50:18 - Transcendence (continued)- 53:33 - Modernity- 01:03:58 - Schopenhauer and the Jesuits- 01:11:51 - Mystics and Alchemy- 01:21:34 - Reaching ‘God’- 01:26:18 - Zeno’s Paradox- 01:35:03 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% off digital access https://www.economist.com/toeRESOURCES:- Raphaël Liogier's Book Khaos - https://amzn.to/4bWc7pQ- Raphaël Liogier's Website - https://www.raphaelliogier.com- Rethinking the Foundations (YouTube Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- First episode with Raphaël: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PTsA8T1m8- Curt on Julian Dorey’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3TkDofc- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/3z9JxDY- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:24 - Raphael’s Background
- 06:10 - Meditation
- 15:35 - Materialism
- 28:57 - Future of Humanity
- 36:30 - Beauty and Love
- 43:39 - Transcendence
- 46:58 - Main Challenge of Our Time
- 50:18 - Transcendence (continued)
- 53:33 - Modernity
- 01:03:58 - Schopenhauer and the Jesuits
- 01:11:51 - Mystics and Alchemy
- 01:21:34 - Reaching ‘God’
- 01:26:18 - Zeno’s Paradox
- 01:35:03 - Outro / Support TOE

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- First episode with Raphaël: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PTsA8T1m8
- Curt on Julian Dorey’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ
- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE
- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3TkDofc
- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/3z9JxDY
- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
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]]> 6218 Fall Asleep to UFO Stories (10 Hours) Drift into sleep with ten hours of curated UFO stories, blending history, lore, and mysterious encounters. This soothing playlist is designed to help you relax and fall asleep while exploring the phenomenon.RESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:20:00 -0000 Fall Asleep to UFO Stories full Theories of Everything Fall Asleep to UFO Stories Drift into sleep with ten hours of curated UFO stories, blending history, lore, and mysterious encounters. This soothing playlist is designed to help you relax and fall asleep while exploring the phenomenon.RESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 40231 Lue Elizondo: Pentagon's UFO Investigator Breaks 2 Year Silence https://youtu.be/Rh7umwJln38 Former Pentagon AATIP director Lue Elizondo returns after a two-year silence to discuss his resignation, the greatest threats humanity faces, and the ongoing debate over UFO disclosure. He shares personal experiences with unexplained phenomena, explores the philosophical implications of truth and belief, and examines whether science can ever fully explain the unknown.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:11 - Letter of Resignation- 06:05 - Greatest Threat to Humanity- 10:39 - Lue's Current Security Clearance- 13:06 - 'Paranormal' Activity- 23:32 - Universal vs. Personal Truths- 24:21 - 'God' is Within- 27:52 - Lue's Experience with Orbs- 38:34 - The Hitchhiker Effect- 39:31 - Lue Going 'Dark'- 44:40 - Is the Phenomenon Centuries Old?- 54:38 - Why is this National Security Issue?- 01:01:06 - "It's Ruined My Life."- 01:05:17 - Disclosure is a Process- 01:09:30 - Scientific Evidence- 01:20:55 - Is Lue a String Theorist?- 01:23:44 - Does Lue Meditate?- 01:24:08 - Remote Viewing- 01:31:43 - Physical Implants- 01:38:25 - Do Humans Have a Soul?- 01:40:33 - Outro / Support TOERESOURCES:- https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Rh7umwJln38- Lue's book 'Imminent': https://amzn.to/4cTwvIJ- Lue's 1st Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&t=4280s- Lue's 2nd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=5694s- Lue's 3rd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g5e9UzEDkw&t=2205s- The Shepard Tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNzgsAE4F0- Iceberg of String Theory Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Join TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:45:00 -0000 Pentagon's UFO Investigator Breaks 2 Year Silence | Lue Elizondo full Theories of Everything Guest: Lue Elizondo Former Pentagon AATIP director Lue Elizondo returns after a two-year silence to discuss his resignation, the greatest threats humanity faces, and the ongoing debate over UFO disclosure. He shares personal experiences with unexplained phenomena, explores the philosophical implications of truth and belief, and examines whether science can ever fully explain the unknown.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:11 - Letter of Resignation- 06:05 - Greatest Threat to Humanity- 10:39 - Lue's Current Security Clearance- 13:06 - 'Paranormal' Activity- 23:32 - Universal vs. Personal Truths- 24:21 - 'God' is Within- 27:52 - Lue's Experience with Orbs- 38:34 - The Hitchhiker Effect- 39:31 - Lue Going 'Dark'- 44:40 - Is the Phenomenon Centuries Old?- 54:38 - Why is this National Security Issue?- 01:01:06 - "It's Ruined My Life."- 01:05:17 - Disclosure is a Process- 01:09:30 - Scientific Evidence- 01:20:55 - Is Lue a String Theorist?- 01:23:44 - Does Lue Meditate?- 01:24:08 - Remote Viewing- 01:31:43 - Physical Implants- 01:38:25 - Do Humans Have a Soul?- 01:40:33 - Outro / Support TOERESOURCES:- https://www.economist.com/toe- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Rh7umwJln38- Lue's book 'Imminent': https://amzn.to/4cTwvIJ- Lue's 1st Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&t=4280s- Lue's 2nd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=5694s- Lue's 3rd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g5e9UzEDkw&t=2205s- The Shepard Tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNzgsAE4F0- Iceberg of String Theory Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Join TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:11 - Letter of Resignation
- 06:05 - Greatest Threat to Humanity
- 10:39 - Lue's Current Security Clearance
- 13:06 - 'Paranormal' Activity
- 23:32 - Universal vs. Personal Truths
- 24:21 - 'God' is Within
- 27:52 - Lue's Experience with Orbs
- 38:34 - The Hitchhiker Effect
- 39:31 - Lue Going 'Dark'
- 44:40 - Is the Phenomenon Centuries Old?
- 54:38 - Why is this National Security Issue?
- 01:01:06 - "It's Ruined My Life."
- 01:05:17 - Disclosure is a Process
- 01:09:30 - Scientific Evidence
- 01:20:55 - Is Lue a String Theorist?
- 01:23:44 - Does Lue Meditate?
- 01:24:08 - Remote Viewing
- 01:31:43 - Physical Implants
- 01:38:25 - Do Humans Have a Soul?
- 01:40:33 - Outro / Support TOE

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- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Rh7umwJln38
- Lue's book 'Imminent': https://amzn.to/4cTwvIJ
- Lue's 1st Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&t=4280s
- Lue's 2nd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=5694s
- Lue's 3rd Appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g5e9UzEDkw&t=2205s
- The Shepard Tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNzgsAE4F0
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]]> 6463 Peter Woit: The Forgotten Geometry That Could Unify Physics Peter Woit, senior lecturer at Columbia and author of *Not Even Wrong*, critiques the failures of grand unified and string theories and argues that they have stalled the search for a unified physical law. He introduces a new four‑dimensional geometric approach based on spinors and Wick rotation as a possible path forward.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:31 - Overview of Unification in Physics and the Standard Model- 05:11 - Historical Development of the Standard Model and its Success- 07:00 - Introduction to General Relativity and its Challenges- 09:32 - Unanswered Questions in the Standard Model (SU1, SU2, SU3)- 13:12 - Technical Issues in Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity- 17:24 - The Rise of Grand Unified Theories (GUTs)- 21:07 - Challenges and Failures of GUTs (Proton Decay)- 25:43 - Abandonment of GUTs and Introduction of Supersymmetry- 26:45 - Basics of Supersymmetry and Its Predictions- 31:28 - Failure of Supersymmetry (No Evidence for Superpartners)- 32:08 - Supergravity, Kaluza-Klein Theories, and Extra Dimensions- 35:52 - String Theory and the Unification Paradigm in the 1980s- 39:00 - Experimental Failures and the Lack of Evidence for String Theory- 41:00 - Ongoing Pursuit of Failed Theories and Resistance to New Ideas- 47:09 - The Shift in Attitudes Towards Unification Efforts in Physics- 48:13 - Introduction to Peter Woit's New Ideas on Unification- 52:32 - The Role of Four-Dimensional Geometry and Spinors in Unification- 58:11 - Wick Rotation and Differences Between Euclidean and Minkowski Space-Time- 1:03:05 - Technical Challenges in Wick Rotation and Quantum Field Theory- 1:09:01 - Unique Aspects of Spinors in Euclidean vs. Minkowski Space-Time- 1:14:38 - The Dirac Operator and its Role in Space-Time Symmetry- 1:18:02 - Relation to Supersymmetry and the Right-Handed Nature of Space-Time- 1:22:04 - Connection to Gravity and Loop Quantum Gravity (Ashtakar Variables)- 1:23:04 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Peter Woit’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit’s book on Quantum Theory and Representations: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Groups-Representations-Introduction/dp/3319646109- Peter Woit’s Papers - https://inspirehep.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=a%20P.Woit.1- Peter Woit’s Blog - https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/- Peter Woit’s book “Not Even Wrong”: https://amzn.to/3X8c1pS- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:14:00 -0000 Peter Woit: A New Path to Unification (The Forgotten Geometry) full Theories of Everything Peter Woit, senior lecturer at Columbia and author of *Not Even Wrong*, critiques the failures of grand unified and string theories and argues that they have stalled the search for a unified physical law. He introduces a new four‑dimensional geometric approach based on spinors and Wick rotation as a possible path forward.- 00:00 - Introduction- 01:31 - Overview of Unification in Physics and the Standard Model- 05:11 - Historical Development of the Standard Model and its Success- 07:00 - Introduction to General Relativity and its Challenges- 09:32 - Unanswered Questions in the Standard Model (SU1, SU2, SU3)- 13:12 - Technical Issues in Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity- 17:24 - The Rise of Grand Unified Theories (GUTs)- 21:07 - Challenges and Failures of GUTs (Proton Decay)- 25:43 - Abandonment of GUTs and Introduction of Supersymmetry- 26:45 - Basics of Supersymmetry and Its Predictions- 31:28 - Failure of Supersymmetry (No Evidence for Superpartners)- 32:08 - Supergravity, Kaluza-Klein Theories, and Extra Dimensions- 35:52 - String Theory and the Unification Paradigm in the 1980s- 39:00 - Experimental Failures and the Lack of Evidence for String Theory- 41:00 - Ongoing Pursuit of Failed Theories and Resistance to New Ideas- 47:09 - The Shift in Attitudes Towards Unification Efforts in Physics- 48:13 - Introduction to Peter Woit's New Ideas on Unification- 52:32 - The Role of Four-Dimensional Geometry and Spinors in Unification- 58:11 - Wick Rotation and Differences Between Euclidean and Minkowski Space-Time- 1:03:05 - Technical Challenges in Wick Rotation and Quantum Field Theory- 1:09:01 - Unique Aspects of Spinors in Euclidean vs. Minkowski Space-Time- 1:14:38 - The Dirac Operator and its Role in Space-Time Symmetry- 1:18:02 - Relation to Supersymmetry and the Right-Handed Nature of Space-Time- 1:22:04 - Connection to Gravity and Loop Quantum Gravity (Ashtakar Variables)- 1:23:04 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Peter Woit’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit’s book on Quantum Theory and Representations: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Groups-Representations-Introduction/dp/3319646109- Peter Woit’s Papers - https://inspirehep.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=a%20P.Woit.1- Peter Woit’s Blog - https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/- Peter Woit’s book “Not Even Wrong”: https://amzn.to/3X8c1pS- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Introduction
- 01:31 - Overview of Unification in Physics and the Standard Model
- 05:11 - Historical Development of the Standard Model and its Success
- 07:00 - Introduction to General Relativity and its Challenges
- 09:32 - Unanswered Questions in the Standard Model (SU1, SU2, SU3)
- 13:12 - Technical Issues in Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity
- 17:24 - The Rise of Grand Unified Theories (GUTs)
- 21:07 - Challenges and Failures of GUTs (Proton Decay)
- 25:43 - Abandonment of GUTs and Introduction of Supersymmetry
- 26:45 - Basics of Supersymmetry and Its Predictions
- 31:28 - Failure of Supersymmetry (No Evidence for Superpartners)
- 32:08 - Supergravity, Kaluza-Klein Theories, and Extra Dimensions
- 35:52 - String Theory and the Unification Paradigm in the 1980s
- 39:00 - Experimental Failures and the Lack of Evidence for String Theory
- 41:00 - Ongoing Pursuit of Failed Theories and Resistance to New Ideas
- 47:09 - The Shift in Attitudes Towards Unification Efforts in Physics
- 48:13 - Introduction to Peter Woit's New Ideas on Unification
- 52:32 - The Role of Four-Dimensional Geometry and Spinors in Unification
- 58:11 - Wick Rotation and Differences Between Euclidean and Minkowski Space-Time
- 1:03:05 - Technical Challenges in Wick Rotation and Quantum Field Theory
- 1:09:01 - Unique Aspects of Spinors in Euclidean vs. Minkowski Space-Time
- 1:14:38 - The Dirac Operator and its Role in Space-Time Symmetry
- 1:18:02 - Relation to Supersymmetry and the Right-Handed Nature of Space-Time
- 1:22:04 - Connection to Gravity and Loop Quantum Gravity (Ashtakar Variables)
- 1:23:04 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Peter Woit’s Papers - https://inspirehep.net/literature?sort=mostrecent&size=25&page=1&q=a%20P.Woit.1
- Peter Woit’s Blog - https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/
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]]> 5669 Gregory Chaitin: The Slow Death of Scientific Innovation https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY Gregory Chaitin reveals mathematics' limits and academia's prison-like constraints on scientific innovation. They explore contradictions in mathematics, the prison‑like nature of academia, and Chaitin’s advice for the next generation of thinkers.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:12 - Contradictions in Mathematics- 10:56 - Generating New Ideas- 21:10 - Physics in History- 23:17 - Academia is like a Prison- 26:09 - Philosophers and Math- 37:41 - Advice for Curt- 42:15 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Information-Cambridge-Theoretical-Computer/dp/0521616042- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Institute for Advanced Study (site): https://www.ias.edu/- Joscha Bach and Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQMYNi9a2w- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo- World Science Festival (site): https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/- The Limits of Understanding (Chaitin and Minsky): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfY-DRsE86s- Rebecca Goldstein on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y- Rebecca Goldstein’s novel: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Body-Problem-Contemporary-American-Fiction/dp/0140172459- Rebecca Goldstein’s book on Spinoza: https://www.amazon.com/Betraying-Spinoza-Renegade-Modernity-Encounters-ebook/dp/B002JKVXG4/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rivGj&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=138-5679914-4668743&pd_rd_wg=AKE2J&pd_rd_r=752b687b-83e1-4181-b3e6-789765943a84&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- David Chalmers’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Mind-Search-Fundamental-Philosophy/dp/0195117891- David Chalmers on Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The Slow Death of Scientific Innovation | Gregory Chaitin full Theories of Everything Gregory Chaitin reveals mathematics' limits and academia's prison-like constraints on scientific innovation. They explore contradictions in mathematics, the prison‑like nature of academia, and Chaitin’s advice for the next generation of thinkers.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:12 - Contradictions in Mathematics- 10:56 - Generating New Ideas- 21:10 - Physics in History- 23:17 - Academia is like a Prison- 26:09 - Philosophers and Math- 37:41 - Advice for Curt- 42:15 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/joinRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PoEuav8G6sY- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Information-Cambridge-Theoretical-Computer/dp/0521616042- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Institute for Advanced Study (site): https://www.ias.edu/- Joscha Bach and Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQMYNi9a2w- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo- World Science Festival (site): https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/- The Limits of Understanding (Chaitin and Minsky): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfY-DRsE86s- Rebecca Goldstein on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y- Rebecca Goldstein’s novel: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Body-Problem-Contemporary-American-Fiction/dp/0140172459- Rebecca Goldstein’s book on Spinoza: https://www.amazon.com/Betraying-Spinoza-Renegade-Modernity-Encounters-ebook/dp/B002JKVXG4/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rivGj&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=138-5679914-4668743&pd_rd_wg=AKE2J&pd_rd_r=752b687b-83e1-4181-b3e6-789765943a84&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- David Chalmers’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Mind-Search-Fundamental-Philosophy/dp/0195117891- David Chalmers on Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:12 - Contradictions in Mathematics
- 10:56 - Generating New Ideas
- 21:10 - Physics in History
- 23:17 - Academia is like a Prison
- 26:09 - Philosophers and Math
- 37:41 - Advice for Curt
- 42:15 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Gregory Chaitin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE
- Institute for Advanced Study (site): https://www.ias.edu/
- Joscha Bach and Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQMYNi9a2w
- Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo
- World Science Festival (site): https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/
- The Limits of Understanding (Chaitin and Minsky): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfY-DRsE86s
- Rebecca Goldstein on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y
- Rebecca Goldstein’s novel: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Body-Problem-Contemporary-American-Fiction/dp/0140172459
- Rebecca Goldstein’s book on Spinoza: https://www.amazon.com/Betraying-Spinoza-Renegade-Modernity-Encounters-ebook/dp/B002JKVXG4/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rivGj&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=138-5679914-4668743&pd_rd_wg=AKE2J&pd_rd_r=752b687b-83e1-4181-b3e6-789765943a84&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
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]]> 2846 Ivette Fuentes: Can We Prove Gravity Is Not a Quantum Force? https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc Ivette Fuentes proves gravity is not quantum using quantum information theory with Sir Roger Penrose. They explore how quantum information, quantum gravity research, and recent collaborations with Sir Roger Penrose shed light on the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:20 - Unification in Physics- 04:15 - Ivette’s Background- 21:00 - Fundamental Questions Unanswered- 23:54 - Quantum Theory and Relativity- 30:17 - Superpositions- 33:49 - Using Technology to Develop New Theories- 39:08 - Exploring Large and Small Scales- 48:32 - Long Range Experiments / Quantum Teleportation- 57:36 - Quantum Clocks- 01:06:46 - Relativistic Quantum Clock Model- 01:13:57 - Does Gravity Collapse the Superposition?- 01:17:18 - Where the Field is Now- 01:22:04 - Bose-Einstein Condenstate- 01:26:11 - New Device: Atom Interferometer- 01:37:38 - Testing Ivette’s Predictions- 01:38:53 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: Get a 20% discount on annual digital subscriptions at https://www.economist.com/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc- YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Curt on Julian Dorey’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Ivette’s first paper on Seyfert galaxies: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1086/311925/pdf- Ivette’s paper (Alice falls into a black hole): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172- Part 1 of Ivette’s papers on confined quantum scalar fields: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1811.10507- Multiverse Ivette Fuentes: Roger Penrose on LIGO controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoR_WbACfPo- Women in Maths - Ivette Fuentes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5ASV7NWn38- Spacetime effects on satellite-based quantum communications: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1309.3088- Testing the effects of gravity and motion on quantum entanglement in space-based experiments: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.1933- Resolving the gravitational redshift within a millimeter atomic sample: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.12238- Motion and gravity effects in the precision of quantum clocks: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.4235- Gravitational time dilation in extended quantum systems: the case of light clocks in Schwarzschild spacetime: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.07869- Exploring the unification of quantum theory and general relativity with a Bose-Einstein condensate: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630- A trapped atom interferometer with ultracold Sr atoms: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1609.06092- Quantum Frequency Interferometry: with applications ranging from gravitational wave detection to dark matter searches: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2103.02618- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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They explore how quantum information, quantum gravity research, and recent collaborations with Sir Roger Penrose shed light on the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:20 - Unification in Physics- 04:15 - Ivette’s Background- 21:00 - Fundamental Questions Unanswered- 23:54 - Quantum Theory and Relativity- 30:17 - Superpositions- 33:49 - Using Technology to Develop New Theories- 39:08 - Exploring Large and Small Scales- 48:32 - Long Range Experiments / Quantum Teleportation- 57:36 - Quantum Clocks- 01:06:46 - Relativistic Quantum Clock Model- 01:13:57 - Does Gravity Collapse the Superposition?- 01:17:18 - Where the Field is Now- 01:22:04 - Bose-Einstein Condenstate- 01:26:11 - New Device: Atom Interferometer- 01:37:38 - Testing Ivette’s Predictions- 01:38:53 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: Get a 20% discount on annual digital subscriptions at https://www.economist.com/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc- YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Curt on Julian Dorey’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mKNGo9JLQ- Ivette’s first paper on Seyfert galaxies: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1086/311925/pdf- Ivette’s paper (Alice falls into a black hole): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172- Part 1 of Ivette’s papers on confined quantum scalar fields: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1811.10507- Multiverse Ivette Fuentes: Roger Penrose on LIGO controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoR_WbACfPo- Women in Maths - Ivette Fuentes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5ASV7NWn38- Spacetime effects on satellite-based quantum communications: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1309.3088- Testing the effects of gravity and motion on quantum entanglement in space-based experiments: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.1933- Resolving the gravitational redshift within a millimeter atomic sample: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.12238- Motion and gravity effects in the precision of quantum clocks: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.4235- Gravitational time dilation in extended quantum systems: the case of light clocks in Schwarzschild spacetime: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.07869- Exploring the unification of quantum theory and general relativity with a Bose-Einstein condensate: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630- A trapped atom interferometer with ultracold Sr atoms: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1609.06092- Quantum Frequency Interferometry: with applications ranging from gravitational wave detection to dark matter searches: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2103.02618- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:20 - Unification in Physics
- 04:15 - Ivette’s Background
- 21:00 - Fundamental Questions Unanswered
- 23:54 - Quantum Theory and Relativity
- 30:17 - Superpositions
- 33:49 - Using Technology to Develop New Theories
- 39:08 - Exploring Large and Small Scales
- 48:32 - Long Range Experiments / Quantum Teleportation
- 57:36 - Quantum Clocks
- 01:06:46 - Relativistic Quantum Clock Model
- 01:13:57 - Does Gravity Collapse the Superposition?
- 01:17:18 - Where the Field is Now
- 01:22:04 - Bose-Einstein Condenstate
- 01:26:11 - New Device: Atom Interferometer
- 01:37:38 - Testing Ivette’s Predictions
- 01:38:53 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Ivette’s paper (Alice falls into a black hole): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0410172
- Part 1 of Ivette’s papers on confined quantum scalar fields: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1811.10507
- Multiverse Ivette Fuentes: Roger Penrose on LIGO controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoR_WbACfPo
- Women in Maths - Ivette Fuentes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5ASV7NWn38
- Spacetime effects on satellite-based quantum communications: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1309.3088
- Testing the effects of gravity and motion on quantum entanglement in space-based experiments: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1306.1933
- Resolving the gravitational redshift within a millimeter atomic sample: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2109.12238
- Motion and gravity effects in the precision of quantum clocks: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1409.4235
- Gravitational time dilation in extended quantum systems: the case of light clocks in Schwarzschild spacetime: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2204.07869
- Exploring the unification of quantum theory and general relativity with a Bose-Einstein condensate: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.04630
- A trapped atom interferometer with ultracold Sr atoms: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1609.06092
- Quantum Frequency Interferometry: with applications ranging from gravitational wave detection to dark matter searches: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2103.02618
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]]> 6358 Claudia de Rham: The Physicist Who Broke and Rebuilt Gravity https://youtu.be/Ve_Mpd6dGv8 Claudia de Rham, a leading theoretical physicist at Imperial College, discusses her groundbreaking work on modifying gravity and its implications for cosmology. She challenges common assumptions about gravity, explores the bridge between quantum theory and general relativity, and highlights her new book “The Beauty of Falling”.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:00 - Wrong Assumptions About Gravity- 09:28 - General Relativity- 11:43 - Everything is Quantized- 13:07 - Quantum Theory and GR- 18:35 - The Beauty of Falling Book- 27:40 - Repulsion vs Attraction- 31:37 - Expansion of the Universe- 48:02 - Discovery Timeline- 01:03:53 - Curt Summarizes Theory- 01:07:42 - Ghost Particles- 01:14:51 - Claudia on Ghost Particles- 01:29:20 - Advice to Aspiring Scientists- 01:32:04 - What Else Does Theory Solve- 01:35:24 - Higuchi Bound- 01:44:12 - Anti-Gravity- 01:45:29 - Witten-Weinberg Theorem- 01:47:06 - Claudia’s Current Work- 01:59:12 - Speed of Light and Causality- 02:02:50 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% discount on annual digital subscriptions at https://www.economist.com/TOERESOURCES:- 'The Beauty of Falling' (Claudia’s book): https://amzn.to/3Xcfm8z- The Economist (Article) "The Universe’s Creaking Model": https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas- "People of IP": https://insidetheperimeter.ca/fr/les-gens-de-lip-la-gravite-na-pas-de-prise-sur-claudia-de-rham/- Claudia de Rham Imperial Profile - https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/c.de-rham- Claudia’s Talk (The Royal Institution): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7MN64JlsMw- Claudia on New Scientist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTjpK8-lCY- Iceberg of String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:29:00 -0000 The Woman Who Broke Gravity | Claudia de Rham full Theories of Everything Claudia de Rham, a leading theoretical physicist at Imperial College, discusses her groundbreaking work on modifying gravity and its implications for cosmology. She challenges common assumptions about gravity, explores the bridge between quantum theory and general relativity, and highlights her new book “The Beauty of Falling”.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:00 - Wrong Assumptions About Gravity- 09:28 - General Relativity- 11:43 - Everything is Quantized- 13:07 - Quantum Theory and GR- 18:35 - The Beauty of Falling Book- 27:40 - Repulsion vs Attraction- 31:37 - Expansion of the Universe- 48:02 - Discovery Timeline- 01:03:53 - Curt Summarizes Theory- 01:07:42 - Ghost Particles- 01:14:51 - Claudia on Ghost Particles- 01:29:20 - Advice to Aspiring Scientists- 01:32:04 - What Else Does Theory Solve- 01:35:24 - Higuchi Bound- 01:44:12 - Anti-Gravity- 01:45:29 - Witten-Weinberg Theorem- 01:47:06 - Claudia’s Current Work- 01:59:12 - Speed of Light and Causality- 02:02:50 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- The Economist: 20% discount on annual digital subscriptions at https://www.economist.com/TOERESOURCES:- 'The Beauty of Falling' (Claudia’s book): https://amzn.to/3Xcfm8z- The Economist (Article) "The Universe’s Creaking Model": https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/06/19/the-dominant-model-of-the-universe-is-creaking- Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas- "People of IP": https://insidetheperimeter.ca/fr/les-gens-de-lip-la-gravite-na-pas-de-prise-sur-claudia-de-rham/- Claudia de Rham Imperial Profile - https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/c.de-rham- Claudia’s Talk (The Royal Institution): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7MN64JlsMw- Claudia on New Scientist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTjpK8-lCY- Iceberg of String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:00 - Wrong Assumptions About Gravity
- 09:28 - General Relativity
- 11:43 - Everything is Quantized
- 13:07 - Quantum Theory and GR
- 18:35 - The Beauty of Falling Book
- 27:40 - Repulsion vs Attraction
- 31:37 - Expansion of the Universe
- 48:02 - Discovery Timeline
- 01:03:53 - Curt Summarizes Theory
- 01:07:42 - Ghost Particles
- 01:14:51 - Claudia on Ghost Particles
- 01:29:20 - Advice to Aspiring Scientists
- 01:32:04 - What Else Does Theory Solve
- 01:35:24 - Higuchi Bound
- 01:44:12 - Anti-Gravity
- 01:45:29 - Witten-Weinberg Theorem
- 01:47:06 - Claudia’s Current Work
- 01:59:12 - Speed of Light and Causality
- 02:02:50 - Outro / Support TOE

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]]> 7851 Karl Friston: How One Equation Explains Brains, Life, and Reality https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo Karl Friston, a pioneering neuroscientist behind the free energy principle, joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss how this theory reshapes our understanding of brain function, Markov blankets, and the physics of perception. The conversation also examines temporal scales and the broader implications for reality.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:05 - Lecture Overview- 05:53 - Schrodinger’s Question- 08:48 - Markov Blankets (The Brain)- 16:16 - Quick Crash Course in Physics!- 29:30 - Different Temporal Scales- 35:38 - Markov Blanket (Continued)- 01:06:16 - Outro/Support TOESPONSORS:- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo- Karl's Previous TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:07:00 -0000 Karl Friston: The Most INTENSE Theory of Reality Explained full Theories of Everything Karl Friston, a pioneering neuroscientist behind the free energy principle, joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss how this theory reshapes our understanding of brain function, Markov blankets, and the physics of perception. The conversation also examines temporal scales and the broader implications for reality.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:05 - Lecture Overview- 05:53 - Schrodinger’s Question- 08:48 - Markov Blankets (The Brain)- 16:16 - Quick Crash Course in Physics!- 29:30 - Different Temporal Scales- 35:38 - Markov Blanket (Continued)- 01:06:16 - Outro/Support TOESPONSORS:- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uk4NZorRjCo- Karl's Previous TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4275 Edward Frenkel: The Math Proof No One Could Explain Until Now https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y Edward Frenkel, a leading mathematician at UC Berkeley, explains the Langlands program, its ties to physics, and the search for a single unifying formula. He also shares his personal journey from representation theory to making math accessible to the public.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:14 - Edward’s Background- 07:04 - Robert Langlands- 15:01 - Physics vs. Mathematics- 34:14 - Unification in Math- 45:48 - What Does Math Actually Describe?- 01:02:57 - Langlands Program- 01:22:08 - Counting Problem- 01:25:55 - Harmonic Analysis- 01:33:58 - “One Formula Rules Them All”- 01:51:58 - The Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture- 01:55:55 - Original Langlands Program- 02:01:22 - A Twist: Langlands Dual Group- 02:01:55 - Rosetta Stone of Math- 02:11:33 - The Pleasure Comes From The Illusion- 02:14:28 - Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Edward Frenke's book "Love & Math": https://amzn.to/4dB1URv- Edward Frenkel's book “Langlands Correspondence for Loop Groups”*: https://amzn.to/3Am99xX- Edward Frenkel's ebook (PDF with hyperlinks)*: https://math.berkeley.edu/~frenkel/loop.pdf- Edward Frenkel's Official Website*: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's Twitter*: https://twitter.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's YouTube*: https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Instagram*: https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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He also shares his personal journey from representation theory to making math accessible to the public.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:14 - Edward’s Background- 07:04 - Robert Langlands- 15:01 - Physics vs. Mathematics- 34:14 - Unification in Math- 45:48 - What Does Math Actually Describe?- 01:02:57 - Langlands Program- 01:22:08 - Counting Problem- 01:25:55 - Harmonic Analysis- 01:33:58 - “One Formula Rules Them All”- 01:51:58 - The Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture- 01:55:55 - Original Langlands Program- 02:01:22 - A Twist: Langlands Dual Group- 02:01:55 - Rosetta Stone of Math- 02:11:33 - The Pleasure Comes From The Illusion- 02:14:28 - Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/RX1tZv_Nv4Y- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Edward Frenke's book "Love & Math": https://amzn.to/4dB1URv- Edward Frenkel's book “Langlands Correspondence for Loop Groups”*: https://amzn.to/3Am99xX- Edward Frenkel's ebook (PDF with hyperlinks)*: https://math.berkeley.edu/~frenkel/loop.pdf- Edward Frenkel's Official Website*: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's Twitter*: https://twitter.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's YouTube*: https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel- Edward Frenkel's Instagram*: https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 02:14 - Edward’s Background
- 07:04 - Robert Langlands
- 15:01 - Physics vs. Mathematics
- 34:14 - Unification in Math
- 45:48 - What Does Math Actually Describe?
- 01:02:57 - Langlands Program
- 01:22:08 - Counting Problem
- 01:25:55 - Harmonic Analysis
- 01:33:58 - “One Formula Rules Them All”
- 01:51:58 - The Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture
- 01:55:55 - Original Langlands Program
- 02:01:22 - A Twist: Langlands Dual Group
- 02:01:55 - Rosetta Stone of Math
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]]> 8549 Denis Noble: Why Genes Are Not the Blueprint for Life https://youtu.be/aELkemLP6XQ Denis Noble argues that genes are not a blueprint for life, challenging gene‑centric and neo‑Darwinian views while highlighting the role of systems biology in understanding living organisms. He discusses the scientific, medical, and philosophical implications of moving beyond a genome‑first perspective.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:05 - Overview of Lecture- 04:30 - What is the Genome?- 07:22 - Is the Genome the Book of Life?- 12:16 - 20th Century Gene-Centric Biology is Wrong- 18:03 - Neo-Darwinism is Incorrect- 19:42 - Implications for Medical Science- 27:17 - Next Steps for Biology- 33:10 - A Challenge to the World's ScientistsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- The Music of Life (Book) - https://amzn.to/4drSFSP- The Selfish Gene (Book): https://amzn.to/3zYLyTx- Understanding Living Systems (book): https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367- Denis’ article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00327-x- The Third Way of Evolution (website): https://www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Denis Noble: "GENES ARE NOT THE BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE" full Theories of Everything Denis Noble: "GENES ARE NOT THE BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE" Denis Noble argues that genes are not a blueprint for life, challenging gene‑centric and neo‑Darwinian views while highlighting the role of systems biology in understanding living organisms. He discusses the scientific, medical, and philosophical implications of moving beyond a genome‑first perspective.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:05 - Overview of Lecture- 04:30 - What is the Genome?- 07:22 - Is the Genome the Book of Life?- 12:16 - 20th Century Gene-Centric Biology is Wrong- 18:03 - Neo-Darwinism is Incorrect- 19:42 - Implications for Medical Science- 27:17 - Next Steps for Biology- 33:10 - A Challenge to the World's ScientistsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- The Music of Life (Book) - https://amzn.to/4drSFSP- The Selfish Gene (Book): https://amzn.to/3zYLyTx- Understanding Living Systems (book): https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367- Denis’ article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00327-x- The Third Way of Evolution (website): https://www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:05 - Overview of Lecture
- 04:30 - What is the Genome?
- 07:22 - Is the Genome the Book of Life?
- 12:16 - 20th Century Gene-Centric Biology is Wrong
- 18:03 - Neo-Darwinism is Incorrect
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- 27:17 - Next Steps for Biology
- 33:10 - A Challenge to the World's Scientists

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]]> 2528 Sean Carroll: Why the Crisis in Fundamental Physics Is Deepening https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo Sean Carroll examines why the crisis in fundamental physics is deepening, from holographic ideas to the difficulty of funding unconventional research. He also delves into philosophical questions, discussing poetic naturalism, morality, and aesthetics in science.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:23 - Sean’s Current Work (Holographic Principle)- 07:02 - Duality in De Sitter Spacetime- 14:24 - “Let’s Talk About Philosophy”- 30:36 - The Crisis in Fundamental Physics- 45:02 - Pseudoscience / Heterodox Ideas- 50:30 - Unconventional Physics Theories- 56:02 - Funding Unconventional Theories- 01:00:58 - “The Experimenters Are Guided by Theorists”- 01:02:45 - Sean’s Latest Paper “Beyond Falsifiability”- 01:11:17 - Poetic Naturalism- 01:13:00 - Morals, Aesthetics, Philosophy- 01:16:44 - Boltzman- 01:22:25 - The Big Bang- 01:24:58 - Holography / Quantum Gravity- 01:28:40 - “Publish or Perish!”- 01:33:30 - Dark Matter- 01:36:05 - Something New to Blow Your Mind- 01:39:22 - Loop Quantum Gravity- 01:49:56 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Peter Woit Podcast: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Lee Smolin Podcast: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc- Neil Turok Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- String Theory Iceberg Video: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Article on Quantum Microtubule Phenomenon: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c07936- Sean Carroll's Article: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/blog/2008/03/06/being-a-heretic-is-hard-work- Sean Carroll's Beyond Falsifiability Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1801.05016- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:06:00 -0000 Sean Carroll: The Crisis in (Fundamental) Physics is Worse Than You Think... full Theories of Everything Guest: Sean Carroll Sean Carroll examines why the crisis in fundamental physics is deepening, from holographic ideas to the difficulty of funding unconventional research. He also delves into philosophical questions, discussing poetic naturalism, morality, and aesthetics in science.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:23 - Sean’s Current Work (Holographic Principle)- 07:02 - Duality in De Sitter Spacetime- 14:24 - “Let’s Talk About Philosophy”- 30:36 - The Crisis in Fundamental Physics- 45:02 - Pseudoscience / Heterodox Ideas- 50:30 - Unconventional Physics Theories- 56:02 - Funding Unconventional Theories- 01:00:58 - “The Experimenters Are Guided by Theorists”- 01:02:45 - Sean’s Latest Paper “Beyond Falsifiability”- 01:11:17 - Poetic Naturalism- 01:13:00 - Morals, Aesthetics, Philosophy- 01:16:44 - Boltzman- 01:22:25 - The Big Bang- 01:24:58 - Holography / Quantum Gravity- 01:28:40 - “Publish or Perish!”- 01:33:30 - Dark Matter- 01:36:05 - Something New to Blow Your Mind- 01:39:22 - Loop Quantum Gravity- 01:49:56 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Peter Woit Podcast: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Lee Smolin Podcast: https://youtu.be/uOKOodQXjhc- Neil Turok Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE- String Theory Iceberg Video: https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Article on Quantum Microtubule Phenomenon: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c07936- Sean Carroll's Article: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/blog/2008/03/06/being-a-heretic-is-hard-work- Sean Carroll's Beyond Falsifiability Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1801.05016- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:23 - Sean’s Current Work (Holographic Principle)
- 07:02 - Duality in De Sitter Spacetime
- 14:24 - “Let’s Talk About Philosophy”
- 30:36 - The Crisis in Fundamental Physics
- 45:02 - Pseudoscience / Heterodox Ideas
- 50:30 - Unconventional Physics Theories
- 56:02 - Funding Unconventional Theories
- 01:00:58 - “The Experimenters Are Guided by Theorists”
- 01:02:45 - Sean’s Latest Paper “Beyond Falsifiability”
- 01:11:17 - Poetic Naturalism
- 01:13:00 - Morals, Aesthetics, Philosophy
- 01:16:44 - Boltzman
- 01:22:25 - The Big Bang
- 01:24:58 - Holography / Quantum Gravity
- 01:28:40 - “Publish or Perish!”
- 01:33:30 - Dark Matter
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- Article on Quantum Microtubule Phenomenon: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c07936
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]]> 7121 Denis Noble: The Evidence That Neo-Darwinism Is Dead https://youtu.be/K-U-ZB3yHK4 Denis Noble argues that neo‑Darwinism is dead and examines purpose, agency, and holism in biology, contrasting his views with Richard Dawkins and covering topics from the Gaia hypothesis to stochasticity and morphic resonance.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:20 - Neo-Darwinism is Dead- 06:30 - Richard Dawkins Differences- 17:02 - Purpose As Individual Agents / Purpose Given- 26:05 - Function vs. Purpose in Living Systems- 33:30 - Gaia Hypothesis (Lovelock)- 37:46 - Anti-Natalist- 41:52 - “The Only Free Will Worth Having”- 46:52 - Stochasticity- 52:50 - Rupert Sheldrake / Morphic Resonance- 59:11 - Holism- 01:06:32 - Dualism / Separate Laws for Separate Parts- 01:18:01 - Multi-Cellularity Emerged Long Ago- 01:34:00 - Maladaptive Evolution Happens All the Time- 01:39:18 - Denis Noble & Richard Dawkins- 01:45:27 - What is Purpose? (For Agents)- 01:53:22 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Richard Dawkins book: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Anniversary-Introduction/dp/0199291152- Denis Noble’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367- Gerald Edelman’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Neural-Darwinism-Theory-Neuronal-Selection/dp/0465049346- Denis Noble’s paper with Daniel Phillips: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1113/JP284420- The Music of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Music-Life-Biology-Beyond-Genes/dp/0199228361- Dance to the Tune of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Tune-Life-Biological-Relativity/dp/1107176247- Denis’ Progress in Biophysics paper: http://www.voicesfromoxford.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Shapiro-Noble-2021.pdf- The Illusions of the Modern Synthesis (Denis’s paper): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12304-021-09405-3- The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Species-Charles-Darwin/dp/0517123207- Dawkins/Noble debate (transcript): https://www.denisnoble.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TranscriptReferences.pdf Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Denis Noble full Theories of Everything Feat: Denis Noble Denis Noble argues that neo‑Darwinism is dead and examines purpose, agency, and holism in biology, contrasting his views with Richard Dawkins and covering topics from the Gaia hypothesis to stochasticity and morphic resonance.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:20 - Neo-Darwinism is Dead- 06:30 - Richard Dawkins Differences- 17:02 - Purpose As Individual Agents / Purpose Given- 26:05 - Function vs. Purpose in Living Systems- 33:30 - Gaia Hypothesis (Lovelock)- 37:46 - Anti-Natalist- 41:52 - “The Only Free Will Worth Having”- 46:52 - Stochasticity- 52:50 - Rupert Sheldrake / Morphic Resonance- 59:11 - Holism- 01:06:32 - Dualism / Separate Laws for Separate Parts- 01:18:01 - Multi-Cellularity Emerged Long Ago- 01:34:00 - Maladaptive Evolution Happens All the Time- 01:39:18 - Denis Noble & Richard Dawkins- 01:45:27 - What is Purpose? (For Agents)- 01:53:22 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Richard Dawkins book: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Anniversary-Introduction/dp/0199291152- Denis Noble’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367- Gerald Edelman’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Neural-Darwinism-Theory-Neuronal-Selection/dp/0465049346- Denis Noble’s paper with Daniel Phillips: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1113/JP284420- The Music of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Music-Life-Biology-Beyond-Genes/dp/0199228361- Dance to the Tune of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Tune-Life-Biological-Relativity/dp/1107176247- Denis’ Progress in Biophysics paper: http://www.voicesfromoxford.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Shapiro-Noble-2021.pdf- The Illusions of the Modern Synthesis (Denis’s paper): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12304-021-09405-3- The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Species-Charles-Darwin/dp/0517123207- Dawkins/Noble debate (transcript): https://www.denisnoble.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TranscriptReferences.pdf Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:20 - Neo-Darwinism is Dead
- 06:30 - Richard Dawkins Differences
- 17:02 - Purpose As Individual Agents / Purpose Given
- 26:05 - Function vs. Purpose in Living Systems
- 33:30 - Gaia Hypothesis (Lovelock)
- 37:46 - Anti-Natalist
- 41:52 - “The Only Free Will Worth Having”
- 46:52 - Stochasticity
- 52:50 - Rupert Sheldrake / Morphic Resonance
- 59:11 - Holism
- 01:06:32 - Dualism / Separate Laws for Separate Parts
- 01:18:01 - Multi-Cellularity Emerged Long Ago
- 01:34:00 - Maladaptive Evolution Happens All the Time
- 01:39:18 - Denis Noble & Richard Dawkins
- 01:45:27 - What is Purpose? (For Agents)
- 01:53:22 - Outro / Support TOE

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- Denis Noble’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Living-Systems-Life/dp/1009277367
- Gerald Edelman’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Neural-Darwinism-Theory-Neuronal-Selection/dp/0465049346
- Denis Noble’s paper with Daniel Phillips: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1113/JP284420
- The Music of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Music-Life-Biology-Beyond-Genes/dp/0199228361
- Dance to the Tune of Life (Denis’ book): https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Tune-Life-Biological-Relativity/dp/1107176247
- Denis’ Progress in Biophysics paper: http://www.voicesfromoxford.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Shapiro-Noble-2021.pdf
- The Illusions of the Modern Synthesis (Denis’s paper): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12304-021-09405-3
- The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Species-Charles-Darwin/dp/0517123207
- Dawkins/Noble debate (transcript): https://www.denisnoble.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TranscriptReferences.pdf

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]]> 7228 Wolfgang Smith (1930-2024): Quantum Physics, the Afterlife, and Sacred Geometry https://youtu.be/VJKAkyajOaE Wolfgang Smith (mathematician-physicist) argues quantum physics reveals sacred geometry connecting Platonism to divine The conversation weaves together Platonist cosmology, Gnosticism, free will, and pathways to divine consciousness.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:54 - The 3 Realms of the Universe- 05:47 - Quantum Physics- 18:58 - Platonist Cosmology- 19:59 - Gnosticism & Ascension- 22:20 - We Have Free Will- 23:08 - The Cosmos Has Purpose- 24:09 - One Irreducible Wholeness / Man's Divinity- 28:25 - Death- 36:41 - Preparation for Afterlife- 41:55 - Garden of Eden / Meta-Consciousness- 56:47 - Platonism- 01:32:51 - Esoteric Texts- 01:36:14 - Evolution- 01:45:09 - Vedic and Christic Paths to GodSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:51:00 -0000 Wolfgang Smith (1930-2024): The Afterlife, Quantum Physics, Sacred Geometry, and God full Theories of Everything RIP Wolfgang Smith (1930-2024) Wolfgang Smith (mathematician-physicist) argues quantum physics reveals sacred geometry connecting Platonism to divine The conversation weaves together Platonist cosmology, Gnosticism, free will, and pathways to divine consciousness.- 00:00 - Introduction- 00:54 - The 3 Realms of the Universe- 05:47 - Quantum Physics- 18:58 - Platonist Cosmology- 19:59 - Gnosticism & Ascension- 22:20 - We Have Free Will- 23:08 - The Cosmos Has Purpose- 24:09 - One Irreducible Wholeness / Man's Divinity- 28:25 - Death- 36:41 - Preparation for Afterlife- 41:55 - Garden of Eden / Meta-Consciousness- 56:47 - Platonism- 01:32:51 - Esoteric Texts- 01:36:14 - Evolution- 01:45:09 - Vedic and Christic Paths to GodSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:54 - The 3 Realms of the Universe
- 05:47 - Quantum Physics
- 18:58 - Platonist Cosmology
- 19:59 - Gnosticism & Ascension
- 22:20 - We Have Free Will
- 23:08 - The Cosmos Has Purpose
- 24:09 - One Irreducible Wholeness / Man's Divinity
- 28:25 - Death
- 36:41 - Preparation for Afterlife
- 41:55 - Garden of Eden / Meta-Consciousness
- 56:47 - Platonism
- 01:32:51 - Esoteric Texts
- 01:36:14 - Evolution
- 01:45:09 - Vedic and Christic Paths to God

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]]> 6758 Raphael Liogier: The Hidden Philosophy That Underlies All of Science https://youtu.be/d6PTsA8T1m8 Raphaël Liogier explores the origins of science, what it means to be human, and the metaphysical foundations underlying modern physics, challenging both physicalist and “zombie” science narratives. The conversation moves from anthropology and epistemology to the ultimate question of the universe’s nature.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:38 - Origins of Science- 04:50 - What Are Human Beings? (Anthropology)- 10:05 - Why Humans Create Obstacles- 16:13 - Epistemology / Determinism / Astrology- 33:00 - The Traditional Man & Paradigm Shifts- 36:39 - Current Phase of Science- 40:41 - Physicalism / Totalism- 49:29 - Zombie Science- 59:46 - Metaphysical Foundation of Science- 01:09:00 - What is the Universe?- 01:18:03 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Raphaël Liogier's Book Khaos - https://amzn.to/4bWc7pQ- Rethinking the Foundations (YouTube Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:32:00 -0000 Raphaël Liogier: Humanity, Metaphysics, Mainstream Science, and Physicalism full Theories of Everything Raphaël Liogier explores the origins of science, what it means to be human, and the metaphysical foundations underlying modern physics, challenging both physicalist and “zombie” science narratives. The conversation moves from anthropology and epistemology to the ultimate question of the universe’s nature.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:38 - Origins of Science- 04:50 - What Are Human Beings? (Anthropology)- 10:05 - Why Humans Create Obstacles- 16:13 - Epistemology / Determinism / Astrology- 33:00 - The Traditional Man & Paradigm Shifts- 36:39 - Current Phase of Science- 40:41 - Physicalism / Totalism- 49:29 - Zombie Science- 59:46 - Metaphysical Foundation of Science- 01:09:00 - What is the Universe?- 01:18:03 - Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Raphaël Liogier's Book Khaos - https://amzn.to/4bWc7pQ- Rethinking the Foundations (YouTube Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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]]> 5040 Cumrun Vafa: Dark Dimensions That Unify Dark Matter and Dark Energy https://youtu.be/kUHOoMX4Bqw Cumrun Vafa (Harvard) proposes Dark Dimensions theory unifying dark matter and dark energy through extra dimensions He explains how extra dimensions could unify dark matter and dark energy, and shares his intuition behind recent advances.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:50 - Getting Started in Math/Physics- 05:08 - Relationship Between Math and Physics- 11:51 - Gromov-Witten Invariants- 12:29 - Self-Dual Connections (4 Dimensions)- 13:55 - Physics Revolutions- 17:30 - F-Theory (2 Extra Dimensions)- 21:10 - Swampland (Quantum Field Theories)- 45:31 - Quantum vs. Classical- 46:14 - What Defines a “String Theory”- 51:57 - Quantum Gravity Approaches- 54:24 - Incorporating Gravity (Gauge Gravity)- 56:13 - Vafa’s Intuition- 58:18 - Vafa’s Swampland Program- 01:03:39 - Dark Dimensions (Dark Matter)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Cumrun’s paper on dark dimension gravitons: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.09249- Cumrun’s paper on chiral rings: https://lib-extopc.kek.jp/preprints/PDF/1989/8907/8907191.pdf- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Cumrun Vafa: Dark Dimensions is the NEW THEORY Unifying Dark Matter & Dark Energy full Theories of Everything Featuring: Cumrun Vafa Cumrun Vafa (Harvard) proposes Dark Dimensions theory unifying dark matter and dark energy through extra dimensions He explains how extra dimensions could unify dark matter and dark energy, and shares his intuition behind recent advances.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:50 - Getting Started in Math/Physics- 05:08 - Relationship Between Math and Physics- 11:51 - Gromov-Witten Invariants- 12:29 - Self-Dual Connections (4 Dimensions)- 13:55 - Physics Revolutions- 17:30 - F-Theory (2 Extra Dimensions)- 21:10 - Swampland (Quantum Field Theories)- 45:31 - Quantum vs. Classical- 46:14 - What Defines a “String Theory”- 51:57 - Quantum Gravity Approaches- 54:24 - Incorporating Gravity (Gauge Gravity)- 56:13 - Vafa’s Intuition- 58:18 - Vafa’s Swampland Program- 01:03:39 - Dark Dimensions (Dark Matter)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Cumrun’s paper on dark dimension gravitons: https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.09249- Cumrun’s paper on chiral rings: https://lib-extopc.kek.jp/preprints/PDF/1989/8907/8907191.pdf- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:50 - Getting Started in Math/Physics
- 05:08 - Relationship Between Math and Physics
- 11:51 - Gromov-Witten Invariants
- 12:29 - Self-Dual Connections (4 Dimensions)
- 13:55 - Physics Revolutions
- 17:30 - F-Theory (2 Extra Dimensions)
- 21:10 - Swampland (Quantum Field Theories)
- 45:31 - Quantum vs. Classical
- 46:14 - What Defines a “String Theory”
- 51:57 - Quantum Gravity Approaches
- 54:24 - Incorporating Gravity (Gauge Gravity)
- 56:13 - Vafa’s Intuition
- 58:18 - Vafa’s Swampland Program
- 01:03:39 - Dark Dimensions (Dark Matter)

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]]> 4760 QBism: The Radical Theory That Observation Creates Physical Reality Curt Jaimungal examines QBism's radical claim that quantum mechanics proves reality depends on conscious observers Curt and guests discuss the participatory universe, probability, and the implications for consciousness and physics.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:56 - John Wheeler- 07:42 - Participatory Universe / Quantum Mechanics- 13:00 - QBism- 18:38 - Probability and Bell's Theorem- 24:28 - Writing About Physics- 30:26 - Simplifying Physics- 36:02 - Philosophy and Physics Connection- 40:02 - Quantum States- 52:02 - Belief and QBism- 01:11:30 - Quantum Field Theory- 01:15:43 - ConsciousnessSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Amanda Gefter's "Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn": https://amzn.to/3XUVfwr- Richard Hamming's "Learning to Learn" Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30- Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA- Amanda's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs- Karl Friston's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- John Vervaeke's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:03:00 -0000 QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality full Theories of Everything Guest: Amanda Gefter Curt Jaimungal examines QBism's radical claim that quantum mechanics proves reality depends on conscious observers Curt and guests discuss the participatory universe, probability, and the implications for consciousness and physics.- 00:00 - Intro- 00:56 - John Wheeler- 07:42 - Participatory Universe / Quantum Mechanics- 13:00 - QBism- 18:38 - Probability and Bell's Theorem- 24:28 - Writing About Physics- 30:26 - Simplifying Physics- 36:02 - Philosophy and Physics Connection- 40:02 - Quantum States- 52:02 - Belief and QBism- 01:11:30 - Quantum Field Theory- 01:15:43 - ConsciousnessSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Amanda Gefter's "Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn": https://amzn.to/3XUVfwr- Richard Hamming's "Learning to Learn" Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30- Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA- Amanda's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs- Karl Friston's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7LBABwZKA- John Vervaeke's TOE Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:56 - John Wheeler
- 07:42 - Participatory Universe / Quantum Mechanics
- 13:00 - QBism
- 18:38 - Probability and Bell's Theorem
- 24:28 - Writing About Physics
- 30:26 - Simplifying Physics
- 36:02 - Philosophy and Physics Connection
- 40:02 - Quantum States
- 52:02 - Belief and QBism
- 01:11:30 - Quantum Field Theory
- 01:15:43 - Consciousness

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- Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA
- Amanda's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs
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]]> 5828 Neil Turok: What If the Universe Creates Itself from Nothing? Neil Turok (cosmologist) challenges standard cosmology and reveals problems with inflation theory and dark matter They discuss recent theories and the challenges facing modern physics.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/OYeC_BNWosE- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Asking Physicist Neil Turok Questions About the Universe full Theories of Everything Neil Turok (cosmologist) challenges standard cosmology and reveals problems with inflation theory and dark matter They discuss recent theories and the challenges facing modern physics.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/OYeC_BNWosE- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 3735 Steven Gubka: Do Chatbots Actually Know Anything? (AI Epistemology) Steven Gubka dives into the epistemology of chatbots, questioning how these AI systems claim to know and what that means for our understanding of knowledge. The conversation probes the limits of machine reasoning and the philosophical challenges posed by conversational AI. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Epistemology of Chatbots | Steven Gubka full Theories of Everything Steven Gubka dives into the epistemology of chatbots, questioning how these AI systems claim to know and what that means for our understanding of knowledge. The conversation probes the limits of machine reasoning and the philosophical challenges posed by conversational AI. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steven Gubka dives into the epistemology of chatbots, questioning how these AI systems claim to know and what that means for our understanding of knowledge. The conversation probes the limits of machine reasoning and the philosophical challenges posed by conversational AI.

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]]> 2297 Curt Jaimungal Reads Plato's Cave: The Full Story Curt Jaimungal unpacks Plato's Cave allegory and its implications for perception, reality, and modern physics Curt Jaimungal guides listeners through the allegory, its history, and how it shapes our understanding of perception.- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:13:43 -0000 Plato's Cave - The FULL Story full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal unpacks Plato's Cave allegory and its implications for perception, reality, and modern physics Curt Jaimungal guides listeners through the allegory, its history, and how it shapes our understanding of perception.- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 1006 Stephen Wolfram Meets Donald Hoffman: Computation vs. Consciousness Stephen Wolfram and Donald Hoffman debate whether the Ruliad or consciousness forms reality's foundation Wolfram introduces the Ruliad, a computational multiverse that generates all possible mathematical structures, while Hoffman argues that consciousness is fundamental and that we only perceive a user interface of reality. The conversation explores how these perspectives intersect, clash, and what they imply for the future of science. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0000 Consciousness vs The Ruliad | Stephen Wolfram Λ Donald Hoffman full Theories of Everything Stephen Wolfram and Donald Hoffman debate whether the Ruliad or consciousness forms reality's foundation Wolfram introduces the Ruliad, a computational multiverse that generates all possible mathematical structures, while Hoffman argues that consciousness is fundamental and that we only perceive a user interface of reality. The conversation explores how these perspectives intersect, clash, and what they imply for the future of science. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 11028 Michael Levin: Why Biology Holds the Key to Consciousness Michael Levin explores how consciousness and cognition arise from biological processes, arguing that emergent properties of living systems provide a bridge between mind and matter. He discusses recent research on cellular memory, bioelectric networks, and the implications for understanding the origins of consciousness. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0000 Michael Levin: Consciousness, Cognition, Biology, Emergence full Theories of Everything Michael Levin explores how consciousness and cognition arise from biological processes, arguing that emergent properties of living systems provide a bridge between mind and matter. He discusses recent research on cellular memory, bioelectric networks, and the implications for understanding the origins of consciousness. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael Levin explores how consciousness and cognition arise from biological processes, arguing that emergent properties of living systems provide a bridge between mind and matter. He discusses recent research on cellular memory, bioelectric networks, and the implications for understanding the origins of consciousness.

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]]> 8594 Neil Turok: Why the Big Bang Was Actually a Cosmic Mirror Event Neil Turok (theoretical physicist) dismantles key assumptions in modern physics and proposes radical alternatives They examine longstanding assumptions, explore alternative frameworks, and discuss how new ideas could reshape our understanding of the universe. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0000 Rethinking the Foundations of Physics | Neil Turok full Theories of Everything Neil Turok (theoretical physicist) dismantles key assumptions in modern physics and proposes radical alternatives They examine longstanding assumptions, explore alternative frameworks, and discuss how new ideas could reshape our understanding of the universe. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Neil Turok (theoretical physicist) dismantles key assumptions in modern physics and proposes radical alternatives They examine longstanding assumptions, explore alternative frameworks, and discuss how new ideas could reshape our understanding of the universe.

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]]> 5002 Curt Jaimungal Reveals His Theory of Everything for First Time Curt Jaimungal reveals his Theory of Everything attempting to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity He discusses the motivations, key concepts, and potential implications of his framework. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:42:00 -0000 Curt REVEALS His Theory of Everything for First Time full Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal reveals his Theory of Everything attempting to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity He discusses the motivations, key concepts, and potential implications of his framework. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Curt Jaimungal reveals his Theory of Everything attempting to unify quantum mechanics with general relativity He discusses the motivations, key concepts, and potential implications of his framework.

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]]> 1239 Colin McLarty: Grothendieck's Life and the Revolution He Started Colin McLarty explores Grothendieck's revolutionary topos theory and the mathematician's mysterious reclusive life The conversation also delves into Grothendieck's groundbreaking contributions to topos theory and how they reshaped modern mathematics. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:41:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Colin McLarty explores Grothendieck's revolutionary topos theory and the mathematician's mysterious reclusive life The conversation also delves into Grothendieck's groundbreaking contributions to topos theory and how they reshaped modern mathematics. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Colin McLarty explores Grothendieck's revolutionary topos theory and the mathematician's mysterious reclusive life The conversation also delves into Grothendieck's groundbreaking contributions to topos theory and how they reshaped modern mathematics.

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]]> 6220 Fay Dowker: Causal Set Theory as Quantum Gravity's Best Candidate Fay Dowker joins us to explore causal set theory as a candidate for quantum gravity, discussing how discrete spacetime might reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics. The conversation also delves into the implications for consciousness, non‑locality, and the legacy of Stephen Hawking’s work. Listeners gain a clear overview of the challenges and promises of this emerging framework. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:41:00 -0000 full Theories of Everything Fay Dowker joins us to explore causal set theory as a candidate for quantum gravity, discussing how discrete spacetime might reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics. The conversation also delves into the implications for consciousness, non‑locality, and the legacy of Stephen Hawking’s work. Listeners gain a clear overview of the challenges and promises of this emerging framework. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 6895 Alfonso Martinez Arias: Why Evolutionary Theory Is Incomplete Alfonso Martinez Arias (Cambridge) argues evolutionary theory is incomplete and proposes missing developmental We examine the limits of evolutionary theory and consider alternative perspectives. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:40:00 -0000 The Incompleteness of Evolution | Alfonso Martinez Arias full Theories of Everything Alfonso Martinez Arias (Cambridge) argues evolutionary theory is incomplete and proposes missing developmental We examine the limits of evolutionary theory and consider alternative perspectives. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alfonso Martinez Arias (Cambridge) argues evolutionary theory is incomplete and proposes missing developmental We examine the limits of evolutionary theory and consider alternative perspectives.

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]]> 5761 Tevin and Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness, Podcasting, and UFOs https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal sits down with Tevin Naidu to discuss consciousness, the art of podcasting, and the mystery of UFOs. The conversation explores how awareness shapes storytelling and what unexplained phenomena reveal about reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-tnoEUZQqk- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:24:00 -0000 Tevin Interviews Curt on Consciousness, Podcasting, and UFOs full 194 Theories of Everything In this episode Curt is interviewed by Tevin Naidu on Consciousness, Podcasting, and UFOs.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-tnoEUZQqk Curt Jaimungal sits down with Tevin Naidu to discuss consciousness, the art of podcasting, and the mystery of UFOs. The conversation explores how awareness shapes storytelling and what unexplained phenomena reveal about reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-tnoEUZQqk- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 9815 no Carissa Veliz: Surveillance, Privacy, and the Digital Identity Crisis https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Carissa Véliz joins us to explore how surveillance, Covid, and digital identity intersect with privacy and data rights, contrasting analog and digital worlds. We debate the ethical limits of monitoring and the future of personal autonomy in a hyper‑connected society.SPONSORS:- TOEmail sign up: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Carissa Véliz: Surveillance, Covid, Privacy, Data, Identity, Digital vs. Analog full 193 Theories of Everything Carissa Véliz is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence at Oxford University. Carissa shares the threats of the digital age on our privacy, how we can protect ourselves, and what's at stake in this emerging digital age. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ETKyd3oiNY Carissa Véliz joins us to explore how surveillance, Covid, and digital identity intersect with privacy and data rights, contrasting analog and digital worlds. We debate the ethical limits of monitoring and the future of personal autonomy in a hyper‑connected society.SPONSORS:- TOEmail sign up: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 2761 no Mark Bailey: How LLMs Threaten Democracy and National Security https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Mark Bailey examines how large language models weaponize disinformation and threaten democratic institutions. He explores the challenges and opportunities of AI‑driven communication in the modern world.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- TOEmail signup: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Mark Bailey: LLMs, Disinformation, Chatbots, National Security, Democracy full 192 Theories of Everything This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/raedl6nj4O8 Mark Bailey examines how large language models weaponize disinformation and threaten democratic institutions. He explores the challenges and opportunities of AI‑driven communication in the modern world.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- TOEmail signup: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 1767 no Lee Cronin: A Top Chemist Reacts to Terrence Howard on Joe Rogan https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal and Lee Cronin examine Terrence Howard’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, analyzing clips for scientific accuracy and highlighting areas that need further review. The conversation balances open‑minded curiosity with rigorous scientific scrutiny.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 May 2024 22:36:00 -0000 Top Chemist on Terrence Howard's JRE Episode "Chemistry is POETRY!" | Lee Cronin full 191 Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal and Lee Cronin openly discuss Terrence Howard's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. This is NOT a debunking video. Curt and Lee review some clips from the Terrence JRE episode and discuss what is scientifically accurate and what still needs more review and what may be mistaken. This is meant to be an open minded yet scientifically accurate discussion. Let the open minded yet scientifically rigorous discussions continue! YouTube: https://youtu.be/8xAYf7tYrNk Curt Jaimungal and Lee Cronin examine Terrence Howard’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, analyzing clips for scientific accuracy and highlighting areas that need further review. The conversation balances open‑minded curiosity with rigorous scientific scrutiny.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 2784 no Michael Lynch: What Happens When AI Becomes Smarter Than Humans? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Michael Lynch examines epistemic shock, truth-seeking challenges, and ethical risks from AGI emergence He examines the ethical risks AI poses to humanity and argues for deeper philosophical scrutiny of future technologies.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto donations: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal donations: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE merchandise: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Michael Lynch: AGI, Epistemic Shock, Truth Seeking, AI Risks, Humanity full 190 Theories of Everything This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ Consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org YouTube: https://youtu.be/TvPcA5KTLoM Michael Lynch examines epistemic shock, truth-seeking challenges, and ethical risks from AGI emergence He examines the ethical risks AI poses to humanity and argues for deeper philosophical scrutiny of future technologies.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto donations: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal donations: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE merchandise: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4200 no Thomas Pike: Preparing for AGI from a National Defense Perspective https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Thomas Pike (NIU Dean) outlines national defense strategies to mitigate catastrophic AGI outcomes He outlines strategies for national defense research and policy to prepare for AGI.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Preparing for AGI with National Defense Researcher | Thomas Pike full 189 Theories of Everything In this talk at Mindfest 2024 Thomas Pike, Dean at NIU, details ways in which society can best mitigate the chances for a catastrophic outcome with AI and how society can flourish in this new age of technology and development. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZhG_D0zqMq4 Thomas Pike (NIU Dean) outlines national defense strategies to mitigate catastrophic AGI outcomes He outlines strategies for national defense research and policy to prepare for AGI.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 3113 no Sam Vaknin: The Psychology of Narcissism and the Nature of Time https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Sam Vaknin, an Israeli writer and psychology professor, discusses narcissism, Donald Trump, the uncanny valley, mysticism, trauma, and his Chronon Theory in a wide‑ranging conversation. The episode explores how these topics intersect and what they reveal about modern culture.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- TOEmail sign‑up: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Sam Vaknin: Narcissism, Donald Trump, Uncanny Valley, Mysticism, Trauma, Chronon Theory full 188 Theories of Everything Sam Vaknin is an Israeli writer and professor of psychology. He is the author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited (1999), was the last editor-in-chief of the now-defunct political news website Global Politician, and runs a private website about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). YouTube: https://youtu.be/m2fq7O0faG4 Sam Vaknin, an Israeli writer and psychology professor, discusses narcissism, Donald Trump, the uncanny valley, mysticism, trauma, and his Chronon Theory in a wide‑ranging conversation. The episode explores how these topics intersect and what they reveal about modern culture.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- TOEmail sign‑up: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 7110 no Bryan Johnson: The Longevity Protocol That Reverses Biological Age https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree Venmo, discusses his Project Blueprint—a regimen that puts his metabolic health in the top 1.5% of 18‑year‑olds and claims to cut aging by 31 years. In this episode Curt and Bryan explore longevity, sleep, meditation, and the philosophy behind the protocol.- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 May 2024 18:53:00 -0000 Tech Millionaire's Plan to Save Humanity with Longevity Protocols | Bryan Johnson full 187 Theories of Everything In today's episode, Curt is joined by Bryan Johnson to discuss areas such as longevity, sleep, meditation, and the philosophy behind Bryan's "Project Blueprint". YouTube: https://youtu.be/PXkhhHPUud4 Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree Venmo, discusses his Project Blueprint—a regimen that puts his metabolic health in the top 1.5% of 18‑year‑olds and claims to cut aging by 31 years. In this episode Curt and Bryan explore longevity, sleep, meditation, and the philosophy behind the protocol.- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6650 no John Vervaeke: Christianity, the Sacred, and Infinite Relations https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything John Vervaeke examines whether relations or objects form reality's basis through Christianity and infinity The conversation weaves philosophy, theology, and science into a provocative discussion about meaning and the infinite.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- TOEmail: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 May 2024 15:59:00 -0000 Christianity, Infinity, The Sacred, Relations vs. Objects | John Vervaeke full 186 Theories of Everything The deepest dive into John Vervaeke's mind, with Curt Jaimungal. YouTube: https://youtu.be/GVj1KYGyesIConsider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org John Vervaeke examines whether relations or objects form reality's basis through Christianity and infinity The conversation weaves philosophy, theology, and science into a provocative discussion about meaning and the infinite.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- TOEmail: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 7241 no Hartmut Neven: Google's Quantum AI Chief on Conscious Superpositions https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Hartmut Neven (Google) argues quantum superpositions create conscious moments and subjective experience He explores how quantum mechanics could underpin subjective experience and what this means for future AI research.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 May 2024 16:26:00 -0000 Google's Top AI Scientists On Quantum Superpositions Creating Consciousness | Hartmut Neven full 185 Theories of Everything In this talk at Mindfest 2024, Hartmut Neven proposes that conscious moments are generated by the formation of quantum superpositions, challenging traditional views on the origins of consciousness. YouTube: https://youtu.be/0dlL2a0n3RY This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ Hartmut Neven (Google) argues quantum superpositions create conscious moments and subjective experience He explores how quantum mechanics could underpin subjective experience and what this means for future AI research.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4003 no George Musser: How the Subconscious Mind Shapes Free Will https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Consciousness, free will, the subconscious, and quantum mechanics intersect in a deep conversation with physicist George Musser, exploring how cutting‑edge science reshapes our understanding of the mind. SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- David Chalmers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Scott Aaronson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16qJLGOXvw- National Intelligence University: https://www.ni-u.edu- Scott's Paper: https://www.scottaaronson.com/democritus/lec18.html- George's Book (Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation): https://amzn.to/3QuRDfZ- TOEmail signup: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Consciousness, Free Will, The Subconscious, Quantum Mechanics | George Musser full 184 Theories of Everything In this talk at Mindfest 2024, George Musser explores whether free will can exist in a universe governed by laws, suggesting that our limited understanding of quantum mechanics might offer the illusion of free will. YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVy3NeXpMaI Consciousness, free will, the subconscious, and quantum mechanics intersect in a deep conversation with physicist George Musser, exploring how cutting‑edge science reshapes our understanding of the mind. SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- David Chalmers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V1ryksnw- Scott Aaronson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16qJLGOXvw- National Intelligence University: https://www.ni-u.edu- Scott's Paper: https://www.scottaaronson.com/democritus/lec18.html- George's Book (Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation): https://amzn.to/3QuRDfZ- TOEmail signup: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


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]]> 3384 no David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson: What If We Are Simulated? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson debate whether we live in a simulation and consciousness implications The conversation also touches on the future of consciousness research and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18jk- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3) full 183 Theories of Everything Here is a panel between David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest 2024. This discussion covers the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, exploring whether our reality might be a simulation and engaging with various perspectives on the topic. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18jk David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson debate whether we live in a simulation and consciousness implications The conversation also touches on the future of consciousness research and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18jk- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 1744 no Tim Palmer: Fractal Geometry May Unify Relativity and Quantum Theory https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tim Palmer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss progress and persistent challenges in fundamental physics, covering the successes of the Standard Model, unresolved issues in quantum mechanics and general relativity, and the implications of quantum entanglement and non‑locality for our understanding of the universe. The conversation explores how these tensions shape the search for a unified theory.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:58:00 -0000 Tim Palmer: Non-Locality, General Relativity, Einstein, Quantum Mechanics full 182 Theories of Everything Tim Palmer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss the progress and persistent challenges in fundamental physics, touching on topics such as the successes of the Standard Model, the unresolved issues of quantum mechanics and general relativity, and the potential implications of quantum entanglement and non-locality for our understanding of the universe. YouTube: https://youtu.be/vlklA6jsS8A Tim Palmer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss progress and persistent challenges in fundamental physics, covering the successes of the Standard Model, unresolved issues in quantum mechanics and general relativity, and the implications of quantum entanglement and non‑locality for our understanding of the universe. The conversation explores how these tensions shape the search for a unified theory.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6263 no Neil Turok: The Simplest Theory That Explains Everything https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Neil Turok joins Curt Jaimungal to explore his new hypothesis on the origins of the universe. Building on Stephen Hawking’s geometric model, Turok proposes a minimal mirror‑universe scenario that avoids a singularity and does not require inflation.- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- TOEmail sign‑up: https://www.curtjaimungal.orgRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The (Simple) Theory That Explains Everything | Neil Turok full 181 Theories of Everything Neil Turok joins Curt Jaimungal and Theories of Everything to discuss his new hypothesis regarding the origins of the universe, building on Stephen Hawking's geometrical model to propose a theoretical approach that avoids the singularity at the Big Bang by suggesting a minimal, mirror universe scenario without requiring inflation.Consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.orgYouTube: https://youtu.be/ZUp9x44N3uE Neil Turok joins Curt Jaimungal to explore his new hypothesis on the origins of the universe. Building on Stephen Hawking’s geometric model, Turok proposes a minimal mirror‑universe scenario that avoids a singularity and does not require inflation.- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- TOEmail sign‑up: https://www.curtjaimungal.orgRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 7401 no Nathaniel Kahn: An Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker on the Cosmos https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Nathaniel Kahn joins Theories of Everything to explore his artistic journey, the emotional impact of his filmmaking, and how his work connects human experience to the cosmos. We discuss the relationship between art, humanity, and the universe, and what transcendence means for creators.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Nathaniel Kahn: The Cosmos, Filmmaking, Art, Humanity, Transcendence full 180 Theories of Everything Nathaniel Kahn joins Theories of Everything to discuss his artistic journey and the existential insights sparked by his filmmaking, exploring themes of human connection to the universe, the emotional impact of his work, and the intricate relationship between life, art, and the cosmos. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8D1_aMMC2w Nathaniel Kahn joins Theories of Everything to explore his artistic journey, the emotional impact of his filmmaking, and how his work connects human experience to the cosmos. We discuss the relationship between art, humanity, and the universe, and what transcendence means for creators.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5083 no Graham Priest: True Contradictions Exist in Logic and Reality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal and Graham Priest explore the nature of truth, logic, and paradox, the philosophy of mathematics, and the concept of nothingness. They also discuss how Eastern philosophy influences Western logical traditions.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- BOOK - "Logic: A Very Short Introduction" - https://a.co/d/cyGwXCK- BOOK - "Everything And Nothing" - https://a.co/d/hUHGGM0 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:49:00 -0000 Graham Priest: Logic, Nothingness, Paradoxes, Truth, Eastern Philosophy, Metaphysics full 179 Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal and Graham Priest sit down to discuss various philosophical themes including the nature of truth, logic and paradoxes, the philosophy of mathematics, concepts of nothingness and existence, and the influence of Eastern philosophy on Western logical traditions. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZGOMmGK4eeY Curt Jaimungal and Graham Priest explore the nature of truth, logic, and paradox, the philosophy of mathematics, and the concept of nothingness. They also discuss how Eastern philosophy influences Western logical traditions.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- BOOK - "Logic: A Very Short Introduction" - https://a.co/d/cyGwXCK- BOOK - "Everything And Nothing" - https://a.co/d/hUHGGM0 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 7346 no Scott Aaronson: The Simulation Hypothesis and Its Limits https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Scott Aaronson presents at MindFest 2024, critiquing the simulation hypothesis and probing its scientific relevance and computational feasibility. He examines whether complex physical theories can be simulated and challenges the assumptions behind the hypothesis.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:20:00 -0000 OpenAI's Scott Aaronson On The Simulation Hypothesis full 178 Theories of Everything Scott Aaronson gives a presentation at MindFest 2024, where he critiques the simulation hypothesis by questioning its scientific relevance and examining the computational feasibility of simulating complex physical theories. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/h16qJLGOXvw Scott Aaronson presents at MindFest 2024, critiquing the simulation hypothesis and probing its scientific relevance and computational feasibility. He examines whether complex physical theories can be simulated and challenges the assumptions behind the hypothesis.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 788 no David Chalmers: Could Our Universe Be a Quantum Simulation? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Chalmers presents at Mindfest 2024, exploring the implications of digital and quantum simulations of consciousness. He argues that such simulations could theoretically replicate physical processes and even consciousness.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The Quantum Simulation Hypothesis | David Chalmers full 177 Theories of Everything David Chalmers gives a presentation at Mindfest 2024 about exploring the implications of digital and quantum simulations of consciousness, arguing that such simulations could theoretically replicate physical processes and even consciousness. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/5r9V1ryksnw David Chalmers presents at Mindfest 2024, exploring the implications of digital and quantum simulations of consciousness. He argues that such simulations could theoretically replicate physical processes and even consciousness.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 1538 no Roy Baumeister: Why Willpower Is a Real and Depletable Resource https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Roy Baumeister joins Theories of Everything to explore free will, self‑control, and how rejection and belonging shape human behavior. The conversation examines the science behind ego depletion, decision fatigue, and differing perspectives on free will.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:16 - The Human Mind- 09:45 - Language- 15:34 - Do Animates Have Free Will?- 20:02 - Robert Sapolsky- 28:20 - Different Free Will Outlooks- 40:54 - Ego Depletion & Decision Fatigue- 50:26 - Self Regulation- 55:44 - Left vs. Right Brain- 59:15 - Willpower- 01:12:49 - How To Increase Willpower- 01:19:15 - Opposing Mainstream Views- 01:20:08 - What Needs More Attention?- 01:21:59 - Prejudices In America- 01:26:25 - Q&A- 01:38:38 - Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Debate Between Roy Baumeister & Robert Sapolsky - https://youtu.be/xeb98U9d1hg- Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength - https://a.co/d/4PMNQyX- Intersectional Implicit Bias - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35587425/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:57:00 -0000 Roy Baumeister: Free Will, The Self, Ego, Will Power full 176 Theories of Everything Roy Baumeister joins Theories of Everything to discuss the complexities of free will, the interplay between self-control and societal behaviors, and the psychological impacts of rejection and belongingness. Consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/aXoK-C2c2AQ Roy Baumeister joins Theories of Everything to explore free will, self‑control, and how rejection and belonging shape human behavior. The conversation examines the science behind ego depletion, decision fatigue, and differing perspectives on free will.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:16 - The Human Mind- 09:45 - Language- 15:34 - Do Animates Have Free Will?- 20:02 - Robert Sapolsky- 28:20 - Different Free Will Outlooks- 40:54 - Ego Depletion & Decision Fatigue- 50:26 - Self Regulation- 55:44 - Left vs. Right Brain- 59:15 - Willpower- 01:12:49 - How To Increase Willpower- 01:19:15 - Opposing Mainstream Views- 01:20:08 - What Needs More Attention?- 01:21:59 - Prejudices In America- 01:26:25 - Q&A- 01:38:38 - Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Debate Between Roy Baumeister & Robert Sapolsky - https://youtu.be/xeb98U9d1hg- Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength - https://a.co/d/4PMNQyX- Intersectional Implicit Bias - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35587425/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:16 - The Human Mind
- 09:45 - Language
- 15:34 - Do Animates Have Free Will?
- 20:02 - Robert Sapolsky
- 28:20 - Different Free Will Outlooks
- 40:54 - Ego Depletion & Decision Fatigue
- 50:26 - Self Regulation
- 55:44 - Left vs. Right Brain
- 59:15 - Willpower
- 01:12:49 - How To Increase Willpower
- 01:19:15 - Opposing Mainstream Views
- 01:20:08 - What Needs More Attention?
- 01:21:59 - Prejudices In America
- 01:26:25 - Q&A
- 01:38:38 - Support TOE

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]]> 6343 no Richard Dolan: UFOs, God, Disclosure, and Totalitarian Risk https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Dolan argues UFO disclosure threatens authoritarian power structures and challenges religious faith They debate the implications of alleged extraterrestrial disclosure for faith and totalitarianism. SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch RESOURCES:- Richard Dolan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardMDolan- Richard Dolan's Website: https://www.consultingproductions.com/upgradethedebate?r_done=1- Grant Cameron's Website: https://whitehouseufo.blogspot.com- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Richard Dolan: UFOs, God, Disclosure, Alien Encounters, Totalitarianism, Faith full 175 Theories of Everything Richard Dolan joins Theories of Everything for Curt's last discussion on the UFO topic for a while.YouTube: https://youtu.be/OE_1oPMA52Y Richard Dolan argues UFO disclosure threatens authoritarian power structures and challenges religious faith They debate the implications of alleged extraterrestrial disclosure for faith and totalitarianism. SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch RESOURCES:- Richard Dolan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardMDolan- Richard Dolan's Website: https://www.consultingproductions.com/upgradethedebate?r_done=1- Grant Cameron's Website: https://whitehouseufo.blogspot.com- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 10710 no Jonathan Gorard: Quantum Gravity Inside the Wolfram Physics Project https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jonathan Gorard explains Wolfram Physics Project foundations linking category theory to quantum gravity The conversation also considers the role of the observer in physics and how these ideas shape our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:55:00 -0000 Jonathan Gorard: Quantum Gravity & Wolfram Physics Project full 174 Theories of Everything Jonathan Gorard joins Theories of Everything to delve into the foundational principles of the Wolfram Physics Project. Additionally, we explore its connections to category theory, quantum gravity, and the significance of the observer in physics. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ioXwL-c1RXQ Jonathan Gorard explains Wolfram Physics Project foundations linking category theory to quantum gravity The conversation also considers the role of the observer in physics and how these ideas shape our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 11279 no Stuart Hameroff: Microtubules as the Gateway to Conscious Experience https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stuart Hameroff argues that consciousness arises at the interface of classical and quantum physics, with neuronal microtubules serving as quantum processing sites that could connect to the fabric of space‑time. He discusses how this view offers a profound quantum basis for consciousness and its implications for the future of mind science.RESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Podcast w/ Stuart Hameroff (on TOE): https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- https://www.curtjaimungal.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Microtubules: The Gateway To Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff full 173 Theories of Everything Stuart Hameroff explores the intersection between consciousness and quantum mechanics, arguing that consciousness exists on the border of classical and quantum worlds with microtubules within neurons acting as the quantum processing sites that could link to fundamental space-time geometry. This suggests a profound quantum basis for consciousness. YouTube: https://youtu.be/0_bQwdJir1o Stuart Hameroff argues that consciousness arises at the interface of classical and quantum physics, with neuronal microtubules serving as quantum processing sites that could connect to the fabric of space‑time. He discusses how this view offers a profound quantum basis for consciousness and its implications for the future of mind science.RESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mathematics of String Theory (Video): https://youtu.be/X4PdPnQuwjY- Podcast w/ Stuart Hameroff (on TOE): https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- https://www.curtjaimungal.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4040 no An Egyptologist Interviews Curt Jaimungal on Love, Truth, and God https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Egyptologist interviews Curt on ancient perspectives connecting love, truth, God, and childhood experiences The conversation blends archaeology, philosophy, and personal reflection to reveal timeless insights. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:16:46 -0000 Egyptologist Interviews Curt on Love, Truth, God, Childhood full 172 Theories of Everything Egyptologist Interviews Curt on Love, Truth, God, Childhood YouTube: https://youtu.be/4gvzwUY8I1M Egyptologist interviews Curt on ancient perspectives connecting love, truth, God, and childhood experiences The conversation blends archaeology, philosophy, and personal reflection to reveal timeless insights. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Egyptologist interviews Curt on ancient perspectives connecting love, truth, God, and childhood experiences The conversation blends archaeology, philosophy, and personal reflection to reveal timeless insights.

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]]> 4892 no Karl Friston and Anna Lembke: Why Society Is at a Major Turning Point https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Karl Friston and Anna Lembke argue that we must urgently reassess personal and societal habits amid environmental, mental‑health, and addiction crises, using the active inference framework. They explore how this perspective can guide more resilient and compassionate responses.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Society Is At A Major Turning Point | Karl Friston Λ Anna Lembke full 171 Theories of Everything In today's episode, Karl Friston and Anna Lembke emphasize the urgency of reevaluating our personal and societal practices in the face of environmental, mental health, and addiction crises, through the lens of "active inference". YouTube: https://youtu.be/nUe77CFse3g Karl Friston and Anna Lembke argue that we must urgently reassess personal and societal habits amid environmental, mental‑health, and addiction crises, using the active inference framework. They explore how this perspective can guide more resilient and compassionate responses.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4928 no Sara Walker: Why Earth Holds the Key to Finding Alien Life https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Sara Walker argues that understanding alien life, the origin of life, and consciousness requires focusing on assembly theory and the combinatorial possibilities of chemical and informational spaces on Earth, rather than searching outer space. Recorded at MindFest at Florida Atlantic University’s Center for the Future Mind, the talk explores how this framework expands our view of life and consciousness.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Top 10 TOEs PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:07:00 -0000 Earth Holds The Key To Alien Life | Sara Walker full 170 Theories of Everything Sara Walker discusses the importance of viewing life and consciousness through the lens of assembly theory, arguing that our understanding of alien life, the origin of life, and consciousness itself could be fundamentally expanded by examining the combinatorial possibilities within chemical and informational spaces on Earth, rather than searching outer space. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsNni8kz4rM Sara Walker argues that understanding alien life, the origin of life, and consciousness requires focusing on assembly theory and the combinatorial possibilities of chemical and informational spaces on Earth, rather than searching outer space. Recorded at MindFest at Florida Atlantic University’s Center for the Future Mind, the talk explores how this framework expands our view of life and consciousness.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Top 10 TOEs PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 3989 no Curt Jaimungal: The String Theory Iceberg Explained https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt presents the most comprehensive guide to the mathematics of string theory, designed for repeated viewing over years. The episode walks through seven layers of concepts, encouraging a slow, steady deep dive into the subject.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:01 - Layer 1- 00:13:22 - Layer 2- 00:28:49 - Layer 3- 00:58:53 - Layer 4- 01:32:50 - Layer 5- 01:58:54 - Layer 6- 02:28:47 - Layer 7SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:29:00 -0000 The String Theory Iceberg EXPLAINED full 169 Theories of Everything Curt details the most comprehensive guide to the math of string theory that there exists, on YouTube. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY Curt presents the most comprehensive guide to the mathematics of string theory, designed for repeated viewing over years. The episode walks through seven layers of concepts, encouraging a slow, steady deep dive into the subject.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:01 - Layer 1- 00:13:22 - Layer 2- 00:28:49 - Layer 3- 00:58:53 - Layer 4- 01:32:50 - Layer 5- 01:58:54 - Layer 6- 02:28:47 - Layer 7SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:01 - Layer 1
- 00:13:22 - Layer 2
- 00:28:49 - Layer 3
- 00:58:53 - Layer 4
- 01:32:50 - Layer 5
- 01:58:54 - Layer 6
- 02:28:47 - Layer 7

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]]> 11018 no Scott Aaronson: What OpenAI's Safety Team Actually Worries About https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Scott Aaronson delivers a lecture at MindFest, hosted by FAU's Center for the Future Mind, exploring quantum computation and its philosophical implications. The talk is part of a broader effort to map diverse perspectives on the future of mind and technology.SPONSORS:- Omega Media: https://www.omegamedia.io- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- FAU's Center for the Future Mind Website: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (Scott Aanderson): https://arxiv.org/abs/1306.0159- TOE's Mindfest Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0000 OpenAI INSIDER On Future Scenarios | Scott Aaronson full 167 Theories of Everything This is a lecture by Scott Aaronson at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Thank you to Dan Van Zant and Rachid Lopez for your camera work. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsh0_-q7LI Scott Aaronson delivers a lecture at MindFest, hosted by FAU's Center for the Future Mind, exploring quantum computation and its philosophical implications. The talk is part of a broader effort to map diverse perspectives on the future of mind and technology.SPONSORS:- Omega Media: https://www.omegamedia.io- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- FAU's Center for the Future Mind Website: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- The Ghost in the Quantum Turing Machine (Scott Aanderson): https://arxiv.org/abs/1306.0159- TOE's Mindfest Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4384 no Stephen Wolfram: Observer Theory Solves the Entropy Problem https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stephen Wolfram presents his new Observer Theory, linking consciousness to the foundations of entropy and the Second Law. In this deep conversation with Curt Jaimungal, Wolfram explores how observers shape physical laws and what that means for our understanding of reality.- 00:00:00 - What is Observer Theory?- 00:12:42 - Different Observers (Who are "YOU"?)- 00:19:32 - The Universe Talking to Itself (Particles are "Concepts")- 00:20:10 - Alien Minds and Communicating with ET- 00:34:32 - Consciousness vs. Observation- 00:48:48 - "Beliefs" Dictate the Laws of Physics- 01:05:49 - The Most Insightful Breakthrough of Our Time- 01:22:50 - Wolfram Teaches How to Research (Advice)- 01:33:08 - Where is the Evidence for Wolfram's Physics?- 01:44:42 - The "Ruliad" as an Observer- 01:51:36 - The Largest "Myth" of Modern Science- 02:05:09 - Non-Local Collections of Observers (is "society" an observer?)- 02:13:54 - Wolfram's Model Changes How You Act- 02:20:16 - Biological Theory of Everything- 02:27:38 - Wolfram's Writing Process- 02:40:49 - Curt's Next Project, Category Theory, & the Infinite GroupoidSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- HUGE THANK YOU TO MARK FROM "LAST THEORY" and JONATHAN GORARD: https://www.youtube.com/@lasttheory- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI...- Stephen Wolfram's 1st TOE Podcast: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Stephen Wolfram's 2nd TOE Podcast: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Wolfram's "Alien Mind" Article: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2...- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49EBprD- Adventures of a Computational Explorer (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uFM7PQ- A Project to Find the Fundamental Theory of Physics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49K1S7t- Combinators: A Centennial View (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3I2FTNf- Metamathematics and the Foundations of Mathematics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uHwU0O- The Second Law (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42IioCF- Introduction to Computational Thinking (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uCoszZ- Book on Predicting Eclipses (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42IiiuN- Book about ChatGPT (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42PGGuy Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:18:00 -0000 Solving the Problem of Observers & ENTROPY | Stephen Wolfram full 166 Theories of Everything Stephen Wolfram unveils his new Observer Theory and explains the origins of the Second Law (Entropy) with Curt Jaimungal. This is Wolfram's first podcast on his new views on consciousness, and the deepest dive into Wolfram's mind. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4 Stephen Wolfram presents his new Observer Theory, linking consciousness to the foundations of entropy and the Second Law. In this deep conversation with Curt Jaimungal, Wolfram explores how observers shape physical laws and what that means for our understanding of reality.- 00:00:00 - What is Observer Theory?- 00:12:42 - Different Observers (Who are "YOU"?)- 00:19:32 - The Universe Talking to Itself (Particles are "Concepts")- 00:20:10 - Alien Minds and Communicating with ET- 00:34:32 - Consciousness vs. Observation- 00:48:48 - "Beliefs" Dictate the Laws of Physics- 01:05:49 - The Most Insightful Breakthrough of Our Time- 01:22:50 - Wolfram Teaches How to Research (Advice)- 01:33:08 - Where is the Evidence for Wolfram's Physics?- 01:44:42 - The "Ruliad" as an Observer- 01:51:36 - The Largest "Myth" of Modern Science- 02:05:09 - Non-Local Collections of Observers (is "society" an observer?)- 02:13:54 - Wolfram's Model Changes How You Act- 02:20:16 - Biological Theory of Everything- 02:27:38 - Wolfram's Writing Process- 02:40:49 - Curt's Next Project, Category Theory, & the Infinite GroupoidSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- HUGE THANK YOU TO MARK FROM "LAST THEORY" and JONATHAN GORARD: https://www.youtube.com/@lasttheory- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- *NEW* Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI...- Stephen Wolfram's 1st TOE Podcast: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Stephen Wolfram's 2nd TOE Podcast: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Wolfram's "Alien Mind" Article: https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2...- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49EBprD- Adventures of a Computational Explorer (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uFM7PQ- A Project to Find the Fundamental Theory of Physics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49K1S7t- Combinators: A Centennial View (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3I2FTNf- Metamathematics and the Foundations of Mathematics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uHwU0O- The Second Law (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42IioCF- Introduction to Computational Thinking (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uCoszZ- Book on Predicting Eclipses (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42IiiuN- Book about ChatGPT (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42PGGuy Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - What is Observer Theory?
- 00:12:42 - Different Observers (Who are "YOU"?)
- 00:19:32 - The Universe Talking to Itself (Particles are "Concepts")
- 00:20:10 - Alien Minds and Communicating with ET
- 00:34:32 - Consciousness vs. Observation
- 00:48:48 - "Beliefs" Dictate the Laws of Physics
- 01:05:49 - The Most Insightful Breakthrough of Our Time
- 01:22:50 - Wolfram Teaches How to Research (Advice)
- 01:33:08 - Where is the Evidence for Wolfram's Physics?
- 01:44:42 - The "Ruliad" as an Observer
- 01:51:36 - The Largest "Myth" of Modern Science
- 02:05:09 - Non-Local Collections of Observers (is "society" an observer?)
- 02:13:54 - Wolfram's Model Changes How You Act
- 02:20:16 - Biological Theory of Everything
- 02:27:38 - Wolfram's Writing Process
- 02:40:49 - Curt's Next Project, Category Theory, & the Infinite Groupoid

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- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49EBprD
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- A Project to Find the Fundamental Theory of Physics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/49K1S7t
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- The Second Law (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42IioCF
- Introduction to Computational Thinking (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3uCoszZ
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- Book about ChatGPT (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/42PGGuy

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]]> 10202 no Marwa and Curt Jaimungal: UFOs, Religion, God, and Free Will https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal on UFO evidence, religious implications, and the nature of free will They discuss evidence, philosophical implications, and how these ideas shape our understanding of reality.RESOURCES:- Full episode where Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGoDc9BUL8- Marwa's Soft Robotics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marwaeldiwiny Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal on UFOs, Religion, God, Free Will full 164 Theories of Everything Full episode where Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGoDc9BUL8 Marwa's Soft Robotics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marwaeldiwiny Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal on UFO evidence, religious implications, and the nature of free will They discuss evidence, philosophical implications, and how these ideas shape our understanding of reality.RESOURCES:- Full episode where Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGoDc9BUL8- Marwa's Soft Robotics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marwaeldiwiny Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 2540 no Lee Smolin: Why Time Is Real and Quantum Mechanics Needs Rewriting https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Lee Smolin joins Theories of Everything to explore his ideas on the dynamic nature of physical laws, the role of time, and connections between string theory, loop quantum gravity, and other fields. The conversation spans topics from doubly special relativity to the Bomes interpretation of quantum mechanics and even touches on biology and philosophy.- 00:00:00 - Intro- 00:04:13 - Doubly Special Relativity and Violation of Lorentz Invariance- 00:09:15 - The Concept of Thick Time- 00:19:11 - Duality Between String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity- 00:23:50 - Condensed Matter Theory- 00:28:35 - Approximating by a Continuum and Discrete Sets- 00:34:11 - Misapprehensions about Loop Quantum Gravity- 00:38:43 - Defining Complexity and the View of the Universe by One Observer- 00:43:52 - Causal Energetic: The Relationship Between Varieties and Kinetic Energy- 00:48:38 - Varying Parameters in the Universe- 00:53:35 - The Bomes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics- 00:58:30 - Causality and Relativity- 01:03:15 - Different Styles in Mathematics and Chess- 01:07:55 - The Fundamental Questions in Biology- 01:12:49 - Marrying Outside Your Field- 01:18:04 - Discussion on Authors and Novels- 01:23:35 - Conversations with Fire Robin- 01:28:39 - Being Sincere and Ambitious- 01:33:39 - A Visit from BJ- 01:38:34 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Sabine Hossenfelder's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SabineHossenfelder- Sean Carrol's Mindscape episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTM-8memDHs- Against Method (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Against-Method-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/1844674428- Science in a Free Society (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Science-Free-Society-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/0860917533- Lee Smolin's paper w/ Clelia Verde: https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.09945- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Podcast w/ Abhay Ashtekar on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ReIvXKrrU Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0000 Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin full 165 Theories of Everything Lee Smolin joins TOE to discuss his work in theoretical physics, the dynamic nature of the laws of physics and the concept of time. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc Lee Smolin joins Theories of Everything to explore his ideas on the dynamic nature of physical laws, the role of time, and connections between string theory, loop quantum gravity, and other fields. The conversation spans topics from doubly special relativity to the Bomes interpretation of quantum mechanics and even touches on biology and philosophy.- 00:00:00 - Intro- 00:04:13 - Doubly Special Relativity and Violation of Lorentz Invariance- 00:09:15 - The Concept of Thick Time- 00:19:11 - Duality Between String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity- 00:23:50 - Condensed Matter Theory- 00:28:35 - Approximating by a Continuum and Discrete Sets- 00:34:11 - Misapprehensions about Loop Quantum Gravity- 00:38:43 - Defining Complexity and the View of the Universe by One Observer- 00:43:52 - Causal Energetic: The Relationship Between Varieties and Kinetic Energy- 00:48:38 - Varying Parameters in the Universe- 00:53:35 - The Bomes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics- 00:58:30 - Causality and Relativity- 01:03:15 - Different Styles in Mathematics and Chess- 01:07:55 - The Fundamental Questions in Biology- 01:12:49 - Marrying Outside Your Field- 01:18:04 - Discussion on Authors and Novels- 01:23:35 - Conversations with Fire Robin- 01:28:39 - Being Sincere and Ambitious- 01:33:39 - A Visit from BJ- 01:38:34 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Sabine Hossenfelder's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SabineHossenfelder- Sean Carrol's Mindscape episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTM-8memDHs- Against Method (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Against-Method-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/1844674428- Science in a Free Society (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Science-Free-Society-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/0860917533- Lee Smolin's paper w/ Clelia Verde: https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.09945- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw- Podcast w/ Abhay Ashtekar on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ReIvXKrrU Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Intro
- 00:04:13 - Doubly Special Relativity and Violation of Lorentz Invariance
- 00:09:15 - The Concept of Thick Time
- 00:19:11 - Duality Between String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity
- 00:23:50 - Condensed Matter Theory
- 00:28:35 - Approximating by a Continuum and Discrete Sets
- 00:34:11 - Misapprehensions about Loop Quantum Gravity
- 00:38:43 - Defining Complexity and the View of the Universe by One Observer
- 00:43:52 - Causal Energetic: The Relationship Between Varieties and Kinetic Energy
- 00:48:38 - Varying Parameters in the Universe
- 00:53:35 - The Bomes Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
- 00:58:30 - Causality and Relativity
- 01:03:15 - Different Styles in Mathematics and Chess
- 01:07:55 - The Fundamental Questions in Biology
- 01:12:49 - Marrying Outside Your Field
- 01:18:04 - Discussion on Authors and Novels
- 01:23:35 - Conversations with Fire Robin
- 01:28:39 - Being Sincere and Ambitious
- 01:33:39 - A Visit from BJ
- 01:38:34 - Outro

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- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Sabine Hossenfelder's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SabineHossenfelder
- Sean Carrol's Mindscape episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTM-8memDHs
- Against Method (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Against-Method-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/1844674428
- Science in a Free Society (Paul Feyerabend): https://www.amazon.com/Science-Free-Society-Paul-Feyerabend/dp/0860917533
- Lee Smolin's paper w/ Clelia Verde: https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.09945
- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw
- Podcast w/ Abhay Ashtekar on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ReIvXKrrU

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6229 no Carlos Farias and Curt Jaimungal: String Theory and Hopf Fibrations https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Carlos Farias interviews Curt on string theory foundations, Hopf fibration geometry, and physics paradoxes Carlos Farias guides the conversation, drawing connections between abstract mathematics and real‑world implications.RESOURCES:- Full episode where Carlos interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FSkVTLu1Y- Carlos Farias' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Carlos.Explains Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:59:06 -0000 Carlos Farias interviews Curt Jaimungal on String Theory, Hopf Fibrations, Paradoxes full 163 Theories of Everything Full episode where Carlos interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FSkVTLu1Y Carlos Farias' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Carlos.Explains Carlos Farias interviews Curt on string theory foundations, Hopf fibration geometry, and physics paradoxes Carlos Farias guides the conversation, drawing connections between abstract mathematics and real‑world implications.RESOURCES:- Full episode where Carlos interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FSkVTLu1Y- Carlos Farias' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Carlos.Explains Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6027 no Jesse Michels and Curt Jaimungal: Physics, UFOs, and Parapsychology https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jesse Michels and Curt Jaimungal explore physics, UFOs, and parapsychology, probing the mysteries of existence and the limits of scientific understanding. The conversation, originally filmed for the American Alchemy channel, delves into differing perspectives on reality and the quest for a unified theory.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhYSTNrT2h3M1Y3MF8tTmVSdEpCaDh0ZGhsQXxBQ3Jtc0tsd0J2S2Q2dEtLZVVYMmI2NzJPWERGQ3k3ZDAwNmpKLTBrTk5hZjZJR3JEVW1fV0Z1enpEV2liZmdzcTFsR2FWQ1BwY3NHNndWUE43eERlWEYtSUV4aU1GaWRqWVZZOXhESW45U3pySFRPX3FPUHJDTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fcurtjaimungal&v=X6SFJkVmD90- Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZmOFk0MFk2LU5lUnluNzR0b0NrLVlTYVZfQXxBQ3Jtc0tseHR5a21kNTRmYVJ2Y1BSNVNpbzZwOEJ3SWJrb1M3RXd1RWVodkpMWWotZVhnUktCZWstb2VGdDZndVhUN25VTVBBZEx4MjJObEw5OXlkTUQxN0RfZ0JxeGJ1S24wcUVYY3h4Y1dCOGFncUJHdENOYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FcryptoTOE&v=X6SFJkVmD90- PayPal: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjlyRHA1cW0yRFIwT21QOXlMX3FQNXdrYktsQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTUJRVWx3RE84UmVCclR2Si1zS3NCZnBiYlBfV2JkWUJycDJEUk9UYzBIY1ZkM0JFWVNUMjE3Y2NybV9MSFloTmx5T0w5ZHZsbWFpaE4wdGZoYVlQeHdsdGt5Q1hZSng1dWwwRUJrLTdaa2pvcUctNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FpaypalTOE&v=X6SFJkVmD90- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=YT-APM2gMBLE9JXkz82KgJeNbKg_XSD4PmDObYn5B5z-B-6I_lDUre73TlyYd3uinuhy24yF9hURSi89rU44Q3W7FBy4vtAz1RIUnv1JGCOikOBxCW1ve5xAhMm_XZw0GvPyPFiAWPPubyg6wsBwqdnUQS62Lj4Z1twMMhpCzBILI_VhXcvrPv0RESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SFJkVmD90- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBqVkl0dVFkVFdBSzczbS1mZmVHeDgzRzJmd3xBQ3Jtc0tubG5XeDRQZENMTS15R3R1WVFJWU5rSVpWVktZUHB3dnFBSXMwODVBVFZKTW96WVpNTkZhOFJLY1Z5NjZnNjAwT0hGekdkaklYbVo2UXpKbm1KMkRSM2pRZnZDcDVNQldwbUNlUW1jaWxqY0Q3RndsZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Fbetter-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal%2Fid1521758802&v=X6SFJkVmD90- Pandora: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGc4Umh3YnZCSC10VVMzcnFVVldkamVMOW9RZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuRVdMUlljWEJJdE10MVljZXB2ek9ISUI3eDZDMklJVnJ3X003T0h6WE95MVRDQXVGaFNXakpsTGdRajdsQmc2Y2ZsT3hBR0IxNFRKSFMzSkhjZUh1VDV3Q0NCNE52YUJwVGNoM2pMOWN1Tm00Z2pvOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpdora.co%2F33b9lfP&v=X6SFJkVmD90- Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkV2b3hPZ25jNnpUSUxGN2VEbkZuUm5ZUFczd3xBQ3Jtc0ttU3JMS191MG9Pd0xycTlfTlVrUG1ZdUdXM0NiMXRheHhNYU9nXzRMMkVGa1BBYU5iX2xHN3ZobDR2bHZLZjI5Z3dlMGF1NXFNT0xrc1plSTVKaDVndEg3LWIzOW8ySWdRZnRDWkRMdUtSNmRySHRtOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e&v=X6SFJkVmD90- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjdJb2M3azl6NV8tUXNnZTMwRmc1RTZodldIQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZXVFN244X2dNdDA3UnJ6UDVuSUNPSjA3Sy1Bd09HRjgyOGlZZENxX2JINk5vMGpfSFRBMDdvQ1hLdmltcHFCTk9OZk1Ec05OamdWSTl1OEpLSXlycGdYbGdLTzNvMEVGbXVzZV9NcDNiTGlxWG5Raw&q=https%3A%2F%2Freddit.com%2Fr%2Ftheoriesofeverything&v=X6SFJkVmD90- Join this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:07:00 -0000 Physics, UFOs, Parapsychology | Jesse Michels & Curt Jaimungal full 162 Theories of Everything Jesse Michels and Curt Jaimungal sit down to discuss physics, parapsychology, and the journey to understand the mysteries of existence. This episode was originally filmed for Jesse Michels' channel American Alchemy but shortly after filming this episode Jesse took a impromptu 9 month hiatus so we are thrilled to have the opportunity to release this episode on TOE. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6SFJkVmD90 Jesse Michels and Curt Jaimungal explore physics, UFOs, and parapsychology, probing the mysteries of existence and the limits of scientific understanding. 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]]> 8820 no Parker and Curt Jaimungal: Simulation Hypothesis, God, and Authenticity https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Parker sits down with Curt Jaimungal to explore the simulation hypothesis, the nature of God, and what it means to live authentically in a possibly simulated world. The conversation blends philosophy, science, and personal insight, challenging listeners to reconsider reality and purpose.RESOURCES:- Parker's Curt Interview: https://youtu.be/SGl0uoBzIpk- Parker's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Parker Interviews Curt Jaimungal on the Simulation Hypothesis, God, and Authenticity full 161 Theories of Everything Parker's Curt Interview: https://youtu.be/SGl0uoBzIpk Parker's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees Parker sits down with Curt Jaimungal to explore the simulation hypothesis, the nature of God, and what it means to live authentically in a possibly simulated world. The conversation blends philosophy, science, and personal insight, challenging listeners to reconsider reality and purpose.RESOURCES:- Parker's Curt Interview: https://youtu.be/SGl0uoBzIpk- Parker's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6362 no Alex Honnold: What Free Solo Climbing Reveals About Human Purpose https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Alex Honnold joins us to explore how confronting fear and embracing risk on the wall translate into a deeper sense of purpose. 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For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:23 - What Is Fear?
- 04:38 - Shifts In Consciousness
- 06:28 - Mentality
- 08:59 - Climbing With Cameras
- 13:29 - Climbing As Art
- 17:48 - Courage
- 19:51 - The Sacred / Transcendent
- 23:58 - Meaning
- 26:03 - What Drives Alex?
- 36:29 - Having Children
- 42:20 - Arctic Ascent
- 46:08 - Alex’s Foundation
- 53:32 - Life Purpose
- 56:34 - Advice
- 01:01:47 - Breakthrough Moments
- 01:06:42 - What’s Next?
- 01:11:56 - Outro

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]]> 4634 no Michael Levin: The First Human-Cell Robots Are Here https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Groundbreaking new research by Michael Levin is being announced here for the first time. This is along with the first authors Angela Tung and Gizem Gumuskaya of the research, on their respective research papers. I'm honored to bring this to you, for the first time as a world exclusive.YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Overview Of New Papers08:45 - Cell vs. Anthrobot13:49 - Structure & Function17:39 - Cross Embryo Morphogenetic Assistance (CEMA)26:27 - How Different Cells Affect Anthrobots31:29 - Medical Applications39:11 - Distinctions Between The Papers41:54 - Multiple Embryos Works Best48:10 - The Mechanism51:29 - Discrepancy In The Literature55:26 - How This Applies To Humans58:48 - Futuristic Role Of Anthrobots1:07:41 - Lifespan Of Anthrobots1:09:07 - Epigenetics1:13:34 - Blocking Communication1:17:20 - What Happens As The Embryos Grow?1:19:54 - What's Next?PAPERS / LINKS REFERENCED: - [HYPER-EMBRYOS PAPER] Angela Tung, Michael Levin, et al: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146...- [ANTHROBOT PAPER] Gizem Gumuskaya, Michael Levin, et al: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...- Michael Levin's labs: https://drmichaellevin.org- Michael Levin's podcast:    / @drmichaellevin   THANK YOU: To Mike Duffey for your insight, help, and recommendations on this channel.Support TOE: - Patreon:  / curtjaimungal  (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Follow TOE: - Instagram:  / theoriesofeverythingpod   - TikTok:  / theoriesofeverything_   - Twitter:  / toewithcurt   - Discord Invite:  / discord   - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything:  / theoriesofeverything   Join this channel to get access to perks: / @theoriesofeverything   Learn more about your ad choices. 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This is along with the first authors Angela Tung and Gizem Gumuskaya of the research, on their respective research papers. I'm honored to bring this to you, for the first time as a world exclusive. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM Groundbreaking new research by Michael Levin is being announced here for the first time. This is along with the first authors Angela Tung and Gizem Gumuskaya of the research, on their respective research papers. I'm honored to bring this to you, for the first time as a world exclusive.YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6GIzNM0aM TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Overview Of New Papers08:45 - Cell vs. Anthrobot13:49 - Structure & Function17:39 - Cross Embryo Morphogenetic Assistance (CEMA)26:27 - How Different Cells Affect Anthrobots31:29 - Medical Applications39:11 - Distinctions Between The Papers41:54 - Multiple Embryos Works Best48:10 - The Mechanism51:29 - Discrepancy In The Literature55:26 - How This Applies To Humans58:48 - Futuristic Role Of Anthrobots1:07:41 - Lifespan Of Anthrobots1:09:07 - Epigenetics1:13:34 - Blocking Communication1:17:20 - What Happens As The Embryos Grow?1:19:54 - What's Next?PAPERS / LINKS REFERENCED: - [HYPER-EMBRYOS PAPER] Angela Tung, Michael Levin, et al: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146...- [ANTHROBOT PAPER] Gizem Gumuskaya, Michael Levin, et al: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...- Michael Levin's labs: https://drmichaellevin.org- Michael Levin's podcast:    / @drmichaellevin   THANK YOU: To Mike Duffey for your insight, help, and recommendations on this channel.Support TOE: - Patreon:  / curtjaimungal  (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Follow TOE: - Instagram:  / theoriesofeverythingpod   - TikTok:  / theoriesofeverything_   - Twitter:  / toewithcurt   - Discord Invite:  / discord   - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything:  / theoriesofeverything   Join this channel to get access to perks: / @theoriesofeverything   Learn more about your ad choices. 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]]> 5978 no Fidias and Curt Jaimungal: Podcasting, Free Will, and Morality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Fidias Panayiotou, fresh off a Guinness record for the longest continuous VR session, sits down with Curt Jaimungal to discuss podcasting, free will, and morality. The conversation also reflects on the challenges of a 30‑day VR experiment and what it means to be the final activity before ending the immersion.RESOURCES:- Fidias YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FidiasPanayiotou- Interview video: https://youtu.be/cUmZywem8VE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:12:02 -0000 Fidias interviews Curt Jaimungal on Podcasting, Free Will, & Morality full 158 Theories of Everything A popular YouTuber, Fidias, just received the Guinness Record for "longest time spent consecutively in VR". It was a 30 day straight experiment. I don't know how he did it. On his last hour, he interviewed me for his channel. It was an honor, not only to be included in such a challenge, but to be the last activity he did prior to removing his VR! Fidias Panayiotou, fresh off a Guinness record for the longest continuous VR session, sits down with Curt Jaimungal to discuss podcasting, free will, and morality. The conversation also reflects on the challenges of a 30‑day VR experiment and what it means to be the final activity before ending the immersion.RESOURCES:- Fidias YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FidiasPanayiotou- Interview video: https://youtu.be/cUmZywem8VE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5916 no Chiara Marletto: A New Form of Science Built on What's Possible https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Chiara Marletto, a theoretical physicist, explains Constructor Theory—a framework that shifts physics from dynamics to the realm of possible and impossible transformations. She discusses its implications for information theory, thermodynamics, and the nature of life, showing how it could reshape our understanding of reality and quantum mechanics.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:05:00 -0000 Chiara Marletto: Constructor Theory, Ghost Particles, and New Form of Science full 157 Theories of Everything Chiara Marletto, a theoretical physicist, discusses the innovative principles of Constructor Theory, a groundbreaking approach that shifts the focus of physics from traditional dynamics to the realm of possibilities and impossibilities. She explores its applications in information theory, thermodynamics, and the fundamental understanding of life, highlighting how this theory could revolutionize our perception of reality and quantum mechanics. Her insights blend deep scientific knowledge with a philosophical perspective on the nature of discovery and the endless pursuit of knowledge in physics. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM Chiara Marletto, a theoretical physicist, explains Constructor Theory—a framework that shifts physics from dynamics to the realm of possible and impossible transformations. She discusses its implications for information theory, thermodynamics, and the nature of life, showing how it could reshape our understanding of reality and quantum mechanics.SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 7721 no David Chalmers: Virtual Reality Is Genuinely Real https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Philosopher David Chalmers examines virtual reality at MindFest, questioning whether simulated worlds can be as real and meaningful as the physical universe. He explores the simulation hypothesis, the metaverse, and the implications of an it‑from‑bit view of existence.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:34 - Overview- 11:55 - David’s Central Thesis- 15:55 - Biosim vs. Pure Sim- 18:11 - Imperfect vs. Perfect Simulation- 26:38 - Are Simulations Illusions?- 31:29 - It-From-Bit Hypothesis- 36:06 - What Is The Metaverse?- 43:58 - Meaning In A Virtual World- 51:49 - Q&A- 01:06:43 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:16:00 -0000 “Virtual Reality Is GENUINE Reality" | David Chalmers Mindfest Lecture full 156 Theories of Everything In this thought-provoking lecture at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic State University, philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers explores virtual reality and its implication for our understanding of existence. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5qjdHhtBk Philosopher David Chalmers examines virtual reality at MindFest, questioning whether simulated worlds can be as real and meaningful as the physical universe. He explores the simulation hypothesis, the metaverse, and the implications of an it‑from‑bit view of existence.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:34 - Overview- 11:55 - David’s Central Thesis- 15:55 - Biosim vs. Pure Sim- 18:11 - Imperfect vs. Perfect Simulation- 26:38 - Are Simulations Illusions?- 31:29 - It-From-Bit Hypothesis- 36:06 - What Is The Metaverse?- 43:58 - Meaning In A Virtual World- 51:49 - Q&A- 01:06:43 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofe...- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeve...- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWI... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4359 no Robert Sapolsky: Free Will Is an Illusion and Justice Must Change https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Robert Sapolsky joins Theories of Everything to explore the intersections of morality, free will, and the justice system. The conversation also delves into human intuition and the implications of chaos theory for understanding behavior.RESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:45:00 -0000 Free Will, Morality, Responsibility, Intuition | Robert Sapolsky full 155 Theories of Everything In today’s episode Robert Sapolsky joins Theories of Everything to discuss some of the most important topics of our time. Topics discussed include morality, free will, the justice system, intuition, and chaos theory. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8 Robert Sapolsky joins Theories of Everything to explore the intersections of morality, free will, and the justice system. The conversation also delves into human intuition and the implications of chaos theory for understanding behavior.RESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0IqA1hYKY8 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Robert Sapolsky joins Theories of Everything to explore the intersections of morality, free will, and the justice system. The conversation also delves into human intuition and the implications of chaos theory for understanding behavior.


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]]> 6081 no Daniel Dennett: Why Free Will Survives in a Deterministic Universe https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Daniel Dennett challenges the existence of qualia, the soul, and argues consciousness can be uploaded They discuss pragmatism, emergence, and the AI alignment problem, weaving insights from neuroscience to philosophy.- 00:00 - The Soul- 03:18 - Most Important Philosophical Question- 12:06 - Do Qualia Exist?- 30:28 - Uploading Consciousness- 39:55 - Thinking Differently- 56:20 - Pragmatism- 1:01:06 - Robert Sapolsky- 1:12:57 - Philosophers and Scientists- 1:29:30 - Patterns and Emergence- 1:36:46 - Roger Penrose- 1:42:39 - Sailing Boats- 1:45:40 - Fictionalism- 1:51:12 - Coming Up With Concepts- 1:59:55 - Douglas Hofstadter- 2:05:30 - AI Alignment Problem- 2:11:31 - Q&ASPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- I've Been Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3RVffvf- The Ego of the Mind (Daniel Dennett & Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3RK4JGa- Determined (Robert Sapolsky): https://amzn.to/3RWMm0P- Podcast w/ Robert Sapolsky on TOE: COMING - Elbow Room (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3GT8u77- The Extended Phenotype (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3GVyMW3- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/3RVmiEb- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: Carlo Rovelli: Loop Quantum Gravity, ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw&t=0s- Engineering, Daydreaming, and Control (Daniel Dennett): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360998429_Engineering_Daydreaming_and_Control- Am I a Fictionalist? (Daniel Dennett): https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003091073-23/fictionalist-daniel-dennett- The Selfish Gene (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3RX38hu- Consciousness Explained (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41BHPVO- Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3S6lQmZ- Darwin's Dangerous Idea (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3vi0VV2- Freedom Evolves (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3THPIqL- Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3TDef0g- From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41yKJL3- Podcast w/ David Sloan Wilson on TOE: David Sloan Wilson: Why Dawkins Is Pl... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman on TOE: Donald Hoffman: The Nature of Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach on TOE: Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: Reality, Evolution, Consciousness | D... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke on TOE: Exposing the Matrix: Cognitive Scient... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: Anand Vaidya: Consciousness, Truth, B... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:37:00 -0000 Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Free Will, Thinking Differently full 154 Theories of Everything The deepest dive into philosopher Daniel Dennett's mind. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI Daniel Dennett challenges the existence of qualia, the soul, and argues consciousness can be uploaded They discuss pragmatism, emergence, and the AI alignment problem, weaving insights from neuroscience to philosophy.- 00:00 - The Soul- 03:18 - Most Important Philosophical Question- 12:06 - Do Qualia Exist?- 30:28 - Uploading Consciousness- 39:55 - Thinking Differently- 56:20 - Pragmatism- 1:01:06 - Robert Sapolsky- 1:12:57 - Philosophers and Scientists- 1:29:30 - Patterns and Emergence- 1:36:46 - Roger Penrose- 1:42:39 - Sailing Boats- 1:45:40 - Fictionalism- 1:51:12 - Coming Up With Concepts- 1:59:55 - Douglas Hofstadter- 2:05:30 - AI Alignment Problem- 2:11:31 - Q&ASPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- I've Been Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3RVffvf- The Ego of the Mind (Daniel Dennett & Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3RK4JGa- Determined (Robert Sapolsky): https://amzn.to/3RWMm0P- Podcast w/ Robert Sapolsky on TOE: COMING - Elbow Room (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3GT8u77- The Extended Phenotype (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3GVyMW3- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/3RVmiEb- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: Carlo Rovelli: Loop Quantum Gravity, ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw&t=0s- Engineering, Daydreaming, and Control (Daniel Dennett): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360998429_Engineering_Daydreaming_and_Control- Am I a Fictionalist? (Daniel Dennett): https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003091073-23/fictionalist-daniel-dennett- The Selfish Gene (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3RX38hu- Consciousness Explained (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41BHPVO- Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3S6lQmZ- Darwin's Dangerous Idea (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3vi0VV2- Freedom Evolves (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3THPIqL- Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3TDef0g- From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41yKJL3- Podcast w/ David Sloan Wilson on TOE: David Sloan Wilson: Why Dawkins Is Pl... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman on TOE: Donald Hoffman: The Nature of Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach on TOE: Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: Reality, Evolution, Consciousness | D... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4&t=0s- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke on TOE: Exposing the Matrix: Cognitive Scient... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: Anand Vaidya: Consciousness, Truth, B... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - The Soul
- 03:18 - Most Important Philosophical Question
- 12:06 - Do Qualia Exist?
- 30:28 - Uploading Consciousness
- 39:55 - Thinking Differently
- 56:20 - Pragmatism
- 1:01:06 - Robert Sapolsky
- 1:12:57 - Philosophers and Scientists
- 1:29:30 - Patterns and Emergence
- 1:36:46 - Roger Penrose
- 1:42:39 - Sailing Boats
- 1:45:40 - Fictionalism
- 1:51:12 - Coming Up With Concepts
- 1:59:55 - Douglas Hofstadter
- 2:05:30 - AI Alignment Problem
- 2:11:31 - Q&A

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- I've Been Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3RVffvf
- The Ego of the Mind (Daniel Dennett & Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3RK4JGa
- Determined (Robert Sapolsky): https://amzn.to/3RWMm0P
- Podcast w/ Robert Sapolsky on TOE: COMING - Elbow Room (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3GT8u77
- The Extended Phenotype (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3GVyMW3
- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/3RVmiEb
- Podcast w/ Carlo Rovelli on TOE: Carlo Rovelli: Loop Quantum Gravity, ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_fUPbBNmBw&t=0s
- Engineering, Daydreaming, and Control (Daniel Dennett): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360998429_Engineering_Daydreaming_and_Control
- Am I a Fictionalist? (Daniel Dennett): https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003091073-23/fictionalist-daniel-dennett
- The Selfish Gene (Richard Dawkins): https://amzn.to/3RX38hu
- Consciousness Explained (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41BHPVO
- Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3S6lQmZ
- Darwin's Dangerous Idea (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3vi0VV2
- Freedom Evolves (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3THPIqL
- Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/3TDef0g
- From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds (Daniel Dennett): https://amzn.to/41yKJL3
- Podcast w/ David Sloan Wilson on TOE: David Sloan Wilson: Why Dawkins Is Pl... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman on TOE: Donald Hoffman: The Nature of Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach on TOE: Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Philip Goff on TOE: Reality, Evolution, Consciousness | D... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke on TOE: Exposing the Matrix: Cognitive Scient... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: Anand Vaidya: Consciousness, Truth, B... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A&t=0s

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]]> 10271 no The Best of Lue Elizondo: UFOs, Human History, and Altered DNA https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal talks with former Pentagon program manager Lue Elizondo about the most astonishing UFO revelations, covering philosophy, history, DNA, time, and alien encounters. The conversation challenges conventional narratives and explores the deeper implications of these phenomena.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:43 - Philosophy- 03:07 - Lue's Worldview- 07:59 - Forbidden Truths- 13:46 - History- 21:55 - DNA- 30:09 - Time Explained- 37:02 - Alien Abduction- 39:57 - CE5- 42:04 - Skinwalker Ranch- 49:38 - Demons- 54:44 - Psychedelics- 56:53 - Reason For Secrecy- 1:02:21 - Somber- 1:06:15 - Somber (Continued)- 1:16:14 - Family- 1:18:31 - Paradigm Shift- 1:22:02 - Lue's Advice- 1:22:37 - Meaning of Life- 1:30:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOERESOURCES:- Luis Elizondo for 2020 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Luis Elizondo for 2021 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Luis Elizondo for 2022 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw- Follow TOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod/- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:47:00 -0000 The Best of Lue Elizondo | UFOs, Human History, Altered DNA full 153 Theories of Everything The most astounding UFO revelations from Lue Elizondo.YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYeVgeTOgbI Curt Jaimungal talks with former Pentagon program manager Lue Elizondo about the most astonishing UFO revelations, covering philosophy, history, DNA, time, and alien encounters. The conversation challenges conventional narratives and explores the deeper implications of these phenomena.- 00:00 - Intro- 01:43 - Philosophy- 03:07 - Lue's Worldview- 07:59 - Forbidden Truths- 13:46 - History- 21:55 - DNA- 30:09 - Time Explained- 37:02 - Alien Abduction- 39:57 - CE5- 42:04 - Skinwalker Ranch- 49:38 - Demons- 54:44 - Psychedelics- 56:53 - Reason For Secrecy- 1:02:21 - Somber- 1:06:15 - Somber (Continued)- 1:16:14 - Family- 1:18:31 - Paradigm Shift- 1:22:02 - Lue's Advice- 1:22:37 - Meaning of Life- 1:30:50 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOERESOURCES:- Luis Elizondo for 2020 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Luis Elizondo for 2021 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Luis Elizondo for 2022 w/ Curt: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw- Follow TOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod/- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:43 - Philosophy
- 03:07 - Lue's Worldview
- 07:59 - Forbidden Truths
- 13:46 - History
- 21:55 - DNA
- 30:09 - Time Explained
- 37:02 - Alien Abduction
- 39:57 - CE5
- 42:04 - Skinwalker Ranch
- 49:38 - Demons
- 54:44 - Psychedelics
- 56:53 - Reason For Secrecy
- 1:02:21 - Somber
- 1:06:15 - Somber (Continued)
- 1:16:14 - Family
- 1:18:31 - Paradigm Shift
- 1:22:02 - Lue's Advice
- 1:22:37 - Meaning of Life
- 1:30:50 - Outro

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]]> 6442 no Donald Hoffman vs. Philip Goff: Conscious Agents or Panpsychism? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist, and philosopher Philip Goff explore consciousness, perception, evolution, and panpsychism, questioning what is real. Their conversation probes the limits of neuroscience, the nature of reality, and the possibility of infinite consciousness.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:46 - Goff’s World View- 11:39 - Do Neurons Exist?- 28:30 - What Is Real?- 39:22 - Objections to Hoffman’s Views- 58:45 - Evolution- 1:37:19 - Reductionism- 1:49:38 - Meaning Of Life- 2:01:32 - Infinite Consciousness- 2:05:40 - Multiverse- 2:15:25 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Why? The Purpose of the Universe (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/3TBXl1M- The Case Against Reality (Donald Hoffman): https://amzn.to/4airlWu- Galileo's Error (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/482bg5Q- Consciousness and Fundamental Reality (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/3RvPKzq- Mind Chat (Goff's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@MindChat- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=0s- Podcast w/ Daniel Dennett: COMING SOON https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR- Analysis of Matter (Bertrand Russell): https://amzn.to/3GPr1RE- A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking): https://amzn.to/41wH8gn- Debunking Interface Theory (Geoffrey Bagwell): https://philpapers.org/rec/BAGDIT- Quantum Bayesianism (Chris Fuchs): https://amzn.to/48nE3la- Fitness Beats Truth (Donald Hoffman): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33231784- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s- Debate with Sean Carroll and Philip Goff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCPCyri1rXU&t=0s- Classic Paper on Fine-Tuning (Roger White, 2000): https://web.mit.edu/rog/www/papers/fine_tuning.pdf- Debate between Philip and Don on Philip's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icY3Fuik2W4&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Reality, God, Consciousness | Donald Hoffman Λ Philip Goff full 152 Theories of Everything Donald Hoffman, cognitive scientist, and Philip Goff, philosopher, discuss consciousness, evolution, perception, and panpsychism. Insights into the nature of reality. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4 Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist, and philosopher Philip Goff explore consciousness, perception, evolution, and panpsychism, questioning what is real. Their conversation probes the limits of neuroscience, the nature of reality, and the possibility of infinite consciousness.- 00:00 - Intro- 02:46 - Goff’s World View- 11:39 - Do Neurons Exist?- 28:30 - What Is Real?- 39:22 - Objections to Hoffman’s Views- 58:45 - Evolution- 1:37:19 - Reductionism- 1:49:38 - Meaning Of Life- 2:01:32 - Infinite Consciousness- 2:05:40 - Multiverse- 2:15:25 - OutroSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Why? The Purpose of the Universe (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/3TBXl1M- The Case Against Reality (Donald Hoffman): https://amzn.to/4airlWu- Galileo's Error (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/482bg5Q- Consciousness and Fundamental Reality (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/3RvPKzq- Mind Chat (Goff's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@MindChat- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=0s- Podcast w/ Daniel Dennett: COMING SOON https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR- Analysis of Matter (Bertrand Russell): https://amzn.to/3GPr1RE- A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking): https://amzn.to/41wH8gn- Debunking Interface Theory (Geoffrey Bagwell): https://philpapers.org/rec/BAGDIT- Quantum Bayesianism (Chris Fuchs): https://amzn.to/48nE3la- Fitness Beats Truth (Donald Hoffman): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33231784- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s- Debate with Sean Carroll and Philip Goff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCPCyri1rXU&t=0s- Classic Paper on Fine-Tuning (Roger White, 2000): https://web.mit.edu/rog/www/papers/fine_tuning.pdf- Debate between Philip and Don on Philip's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icY3Fuik2W4&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:46 - Goff’s World View
- 11:39 - Do Neurons Exist?
- 28:30 - What Is Real?
- 39:22 - Objections to Hoffman’s Views
- 58:45 - Evolution
- 1:37:19 - Reductionism
- 1:49:38 - Meaning Of Life
- 2:01:32 - Infinite Consciousness
- 2:05:40 - Multiverse
- 2:15:25 - Outro

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- Why? The Purpose of the Universe (Philip Goff): https://amzn.to/3TBXl1M
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- Podcast w/ Daniel Dennett: COMING SOON https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR
- Analysis of Matter (Bertrand Russell): https://amzn.to/3GPr1RE
- A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking): https://amzn.to/41wH8gn
- Debunking Interface Theory (Geoffrey Bagwell): https://philpapers.org/rec/BAGDIT
- Quantum Bayesianism (Chris Fuchs): https://amzn.to/48nE3la
- Fitness Beats Truth (Donald Hoffman): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33231784
- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTpdCVsttI&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach Λ Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s
- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s
- Debate with Sean Carroll and Philip Goff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCPCyri1rXU&t=0s
- Classic Paper on Fine-Tuning (Roger White, 2000): https://web.mit.edu/rog/www/papers/fine_tuning.pdf
- Debate between Philip and Don on Philip's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icY3Fuik2W4&t=0s

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]]> 8642 no Joscha Bach and Karl Friston: What Happens When the Self Dissolves? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Karl Friston, Joscha Bach, and Curt Jaimungal explore death, AI models of the brain, God, and the nature of consciousness. They debate self‑organization, overlapping realities, and the future of substrate‑agnostic intelligence.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:47 - New paper discussion- 00:09:13 - Sentience vs consciousness vs self- 00:21:00 - Self‑organization and self‑evidencing- 00:29:02 - Overlapping realities as art- 00:41:05 - Mortal computation and substrate‑agnostic AI- 00:56:38 - Beyond von Neumann architectures- 01:00:23 - AI surpassing human researchers- 01:20:34 - Exploring vs exploiting (curiosity risk)- 01:27:02 - Incompleteness and interdependence- 01:32:25 - Defining consciousness- 01:53:36 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses- 02:03:03 - Unified experience & schizophrenia insights- 02:10:16 - Psychedelic experiences- 02:22:20 - Institutional rot in science- 02:23:31 - OpenAI CEO controversy- 02:32:22 - Existential crises in consciousness research- 02:35:06 - Podcast wrap‑upSPONSORS:- HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/theoriesofever... and use code theoriesofeverythingfree for FREE breakfast for life!- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Mortal Computation, a Foundation for Biomimetic Intelligence (Karl Friston): https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.09589- A Path to Generative Artificial Selves (Joscha Bach and Liane Gabora): https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/y3tzs- Podcast w/ Joshua on TOE (solo): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & John Vervaeke on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- Podcast w/ Karl Friston solo on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Anna Lemke on TOE: COMING- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- I Am a Strange Loop (Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3GGqjpM Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:14:00 -0000 Joscha Bach Λ Karl Friston: Ai, Death, Self, God, Consciousness full 151 Theories of Everything Karl Friston, Joscha Bach, and Curt Jaimungal delve into death, neuroscientific models of Ai, God, and consciousness. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcQMYNi9a2w Karl Friston, Joscha Bach, and Curt Jaimungal explore death, AI models of the brain, God, and the nature of consciousness. They debate self‑organization, overlapping realities, and the future of substrate‑agnostic intelligence.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:47 - New paper discussion- 00:09:13 - Sentience vs consciousness vs self- 00:21:00 - Self‑organization and self‑evidencing- 00:29:02 - Overlapping realities as art- 00:41:05 - Mortal computation and substrate‑agnostic AI- 00:56:38 - Beyond von Neumann architectures- 01:00:23 - AI surpassing human researchers- 01:20:34 - Exploring vs exploiting (curiosity risk)- 01:27:02 - Incompleteness and interdependence- 01:32:25 - Defining consciousness- 01:53:36 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses- 02:03:03 - Unified experience & schizophrenia insights- 02:10:16 - Psychedelic experiences- 02:22:20 - Institutional rot in science- 02:23:31 - OpenAI CEO controversy- 02:32:22 - Existential crises in consciousness research- 02:35:06 - Podcast wrap‑upSPONSORS:- HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/theoriesofever... and use code theoriesofeverythingfree for FREE breakfast for life!- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Mortal Computation, a Foundation for Biomimetic Intelligence (Karl Friston): https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.09589- A Path to Generative Artificial Selves (Joscha Bach and Liane Gabora): https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/y3tzs- Podcast w/ Joshua on TOE (solo): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & John Vervaeke on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- Podcast w/ Karl Friston solo on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Anna Lemke on TOE: COMING- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- I Am a Strange Loop (Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3GGqjpM Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:47 - New paper discussion
- 00:09:13 - Sentience vs consciousness vs self
- 00:21:00 - Self‑organization and self‑evidencing
- 00:29:02 - Overlapping realities as art
- 00:41:05 - Mortal computation and substrate‑agnostic AI
- 00:56:38 - Beyond von Neumann architectures
- 01:00:23 - AI surpassing human researchers
- 01:20:34 - Exploring vs exploiting (curiosity risk)
- 01:27:02 - Incompleteness and interdependence
- 01:32:25 - Defining consciousness
- 01:53:36 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses
- 02:03:03 - Unified experience & schizophrenia insights
- 02:10:16 - Psychedelic experiences
- 02:22:20 - Institutional rot in science
- 02:23:31 - OpenAI CEO controversy
- 02:32:22 - Existential crises in consciousness research
- 02:35:06 - Podcast wrap‑up

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- HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/theoriesofever... and use code theoriesofeverythingfree for FREE breakfast for life!
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- Mortal Computation, a Foundation for Biomimetic Intelligence (Karl Friston): https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.09589
- A Path to Generative Artificial Selves (Joscha Bach and Liane Gabora): https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/y3tzs
- Podcast w/ Joshua on TOE (solo): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & John Vervaeke on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach & Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww
- Podcast w/ Karl Friston solo on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw
- Podcast w/ Karl Friston & Anna Lemke on TOE: COMING
- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc
- I Am a Strange Loop (Douglas Hofstadter): https://amzn.to/3GGqjpM

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]]> 9914 no Scott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Scott Aaronson (UT Austin) reveals the P vs NP problem and quantum computing's limits to consciousness The conversation weaves through topics such as Turing universality, the no‑cloning theorem, superdeterminism, and the challenges of defining consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Turing universality & computational efficiency- 00:12:35 - Prediction and free will- 00:15:16 - Newcomb's paradox- 00:23:05 - Quantum information & no‑cloning- 00:33:42 - Chaos & computational irreducibility- 00:38:33 - Brain duplication, AI & identity- 00:46:43 - Many‑worlds, Copenhagen & Bohm interpretation- 01:03:14 - Penrose on quantum gravity & consciousness- 01:14:46 - Superposition explained- 01:21:33 - Wolfram physics critique- 01:31:37 - P vs NP explained- 01:53:40 - Classical vs quantum computation- 02:03:25 - The "pretty hard" problem of consciousnessSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Scott's Blog: https://scottaaronson.blog/- Newcomb's Paradox (Scott's Blog Post): https://scottaaronson.blog/?p=30- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/47BTiaf- Jonathan Gorard's Papers: https://arxiv.org/search/gr-qc?searchtype=author&query=Gorard,+J- Boson Sampling (Alex Arkhipov and Scott Aaronson): https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3245- Podcast w/ Tim Maudlin on TOE (Solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Podcast w/ Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Scott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math full 150 Theories of Everything Scott Aaronson joins us to explore quantum computing, complexity theory, Ai, superdeterminism, consciousness, and free will. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk Scott Aaronson (UT Austin) reveals the P vs NP problem and quantum computing's limits to consciousness The conversation weaves through topics such as Turing universality, the no‑cloning theorem, superdeterminism, and the challenges of defining consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Turing universality & computational efficiency- 00:12:35 - Prediction and free will- 00:15:16 - Newcomb's paradox- 00:23:05 - Quantum information & no‑cloning- 00:33:42 - Chaos & computational irreducibility- 00:38:33 - Brain duplication, AI & identity- 00:46:43 - Many‑worlds, Copenhagen & Bohm interpretation- 01:03:14 - Penrose on quantum gravity & consciousness- 01:14:46 - Superposition explained- 01:21:33 - Wolfram physics critique- 01:31:37 - P vs NP explained- 01:53:40 - Classical vs quantum computation- 02:03:25 - The "pretty hard" problem of consciousnessSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk- Scott's Blog: https://scottaaronson.blog/- Newcomb's Paradox (Scott's Blog Post): https://scottaaronson.blog/?p=30- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/47BTiaf- Jonathan Gorard's Papers: https://arxiv.org/search/gr-qc?searchtype=author&query=Gorard,+J- Boson Sampling (Alex Arkhipov and Scott Aaronson): https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3245- Podcast w/ Tim Maudlin on TOE (Solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Podcast w/ Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:27 - Turing universality & computational efficiency
- 00:12:35 - Prediction and free will
- 00:15:16 - Newcomb's paradox
- 00:23:05 - Quantum information & no‑cloning
- 00:33:42 - Chaos & computational irreducibility
- 00:38:33 - Brain duplication, AI & identity
- 00:46:43 - Many‑worlds, Copenhagen & Bohm interpretation
- 01:03:14 - Penrose on quantum gravity & consciousness
- 01:14:46 - Superposition explained
- 01:21:33 - Wolfram physics critique
- 01:31:37 - P vs NP explained
- 01:53:40 - Classical vs quantum computation
- 02:03:25 - The "pretty hard" problem of consciousness

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)
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- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Scott's Blog: https://scottaaronson.blog/
- Newcomb's Paradox (Scott's Blog Post): https://scottaaronson.blog/?p=30
- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/47BTiaf
- Jonathan Gorard's Papers: https://arxiv.org/search/gr-qc?searchtype=author&query=Gorard,+J
- Boson Sampling (Alex Arkhipov and Scott Aaronson): https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.3245
- Podcast w/ Tim Maudlin on TOE (Solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- Podcast w/ Tim Palmer on TOE: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 8556 no Free Will Explained by the World's Top Intellectuals https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Michael Levin and Noam Chomsky examine whether free will can exist in a deterministic universe The discussion weaves scientific, philosophical, and metaphysical perspectives to examine whether free will can exist in a deterministic universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:58 - Michael Levin- 00:08:51 - David Wolpert Part 1- 00:13:48 - Donald Hoffman, Joscha Bach- 00:33:10 - Stuart Hameroff- 00:38:47 - Claudia Passos- 00:40:27 - Wolfgang Smith- 00:42:50 - Bernardo Kastrup- 00:45:23 - Matt O'Dowd- 01:19:06 - Anand Vaidya- 01:28:52 - Chris Langan, Bernardo Kastrup- 01:44:27 - David Wolpert Part 2- 01:51:37 - Scott Aaronson- 01:59:47 - Nicolas Gisin- 02:16:52 - David Wolpert Part 3- 02:32:39 - Brian Keating, Lee Cronin- 02:42:55 - Joscha Bach- 02:46:07 - Karl Friston- 02:49:28 - Noam Chomsky Part 1- 02:55:06 - John Vervaeke, Joscha Bach- 03:13:27 - Stephen Wolfram- 03:32:46 - Jonathan Blow- 03:40:08 - Noam Chomsky Part 2- 03:49:38 - Thomas Campbell- 03:55:14 - John Vervaeke- 04:02:41 - James Robert Brown- 04:13:42 - Anil Seth- 04:17:37 - More ontoprisms coming...SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/theories-of-everything-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbUCEleJhg&t=9315s- Mike Duffy, of https://www.dailymystic.org/- Free Will Debate: "Is God A Taoist?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-jh6tRh3Jw&t=0s- Unveiling the Mind-Blowing Biotech of... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0TNfysTazc&t=0s- David Wolpert: Free Will & No Free Lu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_YUxg-qtY&t=0s- Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Stuart Hameroff: Penrose & Fractal Co... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g&t=0s- Wolfgang Smith: Beyond Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI&t=0s- Escaping the Illusion: Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s- Matt O'Dowd: Your Mind vs. The Univer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6xLFRHW-IY&t=0s- Anand Vaidya: Moving BEYOND Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNmusKn6t_U&t=0s- Should You Fear Death? Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSMNomxgs5w&t=0s- David Wolpert: Monotheism Theorem, Un... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkVq0p2WBmQ&t=0s- Nicolas Gisin: Time, Superdeterminism... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcHzgy0I6gk&t=0s- Brian Keating Λ Lee Cronin: Life in t... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7-5YnXSqk&t=0s- Joscha Bach: Time, Simulation Hypothe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI&t=0s- Karl Friston: Derealization, Consci Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Free Will Explained by World’s Top Intellectuals full 148 Theories of Everything In our first ontoprism, we take a look back at FREE WILL across the years at Theories of Everything. If you have suggestions for future ontoprism topics, then comment below. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbUCEleJhg&t=9315s Michael Levin and Noam Chomsky examine whether free will can exist in a deterministic universe The discussion weaves scientific, philosophical, and metaphysical perspectives to examine whether free will can exist in a deterministic universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:58 - Michael Levin- 00:08:51 - David Wolpert Part 1- 00:13:48 - Donald Hoffman, Joscha Bach- 00:33:10 - Stuart Hameroff- 00:38:47 - Claudia Passos- 00:40:27 - Wolfgang Smith- 00:42:50 - Bernardo Kastrup- 00:45:23 - Matt O'Dowd- 01:19:06 - Anand Vaidya- 01:28:52 - Chris Langan, Bernardo Kastrup- 01:44:27 - David Wolpert Part 2- 01:51:37 - Scott Aaronson- 01:59:47 - Nicolas Gisin- 02:16:52 - David Wolpert Part 3- 02:32:39 - Brian Keating, Lee Cronin- 02:42:55 - Joscha Bach- 02:46:07 - Karl Friston- 02:49:28 - Noam Chomsky Part 1- 02:55:06 - John Vervaeke, Joscha Bach- 03:13:27 - Stephen Wolfram- 03:32:46 - Jonathan Blow- 03:40:08 - Noam Chomsky Part 2- 03:49:38 - Thomas Campbell- 03:55:14 - John Vervaeke- 04:02:41 - James Robert Brown- 04:13:42 - Anil Seth- 04:17:37 - More ontoprisms coming...SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/theories-of-everything-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbUCEleJhg&t=9315s- Mike Duffy, of https://www.dailymystic.org/- Free Will Debate: "Is God A Taoist?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-jh6tRh3Jw&t=0s- Unveiling the Mind-Blowing Biotech of... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0TNfysTazc&t=0s- David Wolpert: Free Will & No Free Lu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_YUxg-qtY&t=0s- Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s- Stuart Hameroff: Penrose & Fractal Co... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g&t=0s- Wolfgang Smith: Beyond Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI&t=0s- Escaping the Illusion: Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s- Matt O'Dowd: Your Mind vs. The Univer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6xLFRHW-IY&t=0s- Anand Vaidya: Moving BEYOND Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNmusKn6t_U&t=0s- Should You Fear Death? Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSMNomxgs5w&t=0s- David Wolpert: Monotheism Theorem, Un... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkVq0p2WBmQ&t=0s- Nicolas Gisin: Time, Superdeterminism... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcHzgy0I6gk&t=0s- Brian Keating Λ Lee Cronin: Life in t... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7-5YnXSqk&t=0s- Joscha Bach: Time, Simulation Hypothe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI&t=0s- Karl Friston: Derealization, Consci Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:58 - Michael Levin
- 00:08:51 - David Wolpert Part 1
- 00:13:48 - Donald Hoffman, Joscha Bach
- 00:33:10 - Stuart Hameroff
- 00:38:47 - Claudia Passos
- 00:40:27 - Wolfgang Smith
- 00:42:50 - Bernardo Kastrup
- 00:45:23 - Matt O'Dowd
- 01:19:06 - Anand Vaidya
- 01:28:52 - Chris Langan, Bernardo Kastrup
- 01:44:27 - David Wolpert Part 2
- 01:51:37 - Scott Aaronson
- 01:59:47 - Nicolas Gisin
- 02:16:52 - David Wolpert Part 3
- 02:32:39 - Brian Keating, Lee Cronin
- 02:42:55 - Joscha Bach
- 02:46:07 - Karl Friston
- 02:49:28 - Noam Chomsky Part 1
- 02:55:06 - John Vervaeke, Joscha Bach
- 03:13:27 - Stephen Wolfram
- 03:32:46 - Jonathan Blow
- 03:40:08 - Noam Chomsky Part 2
- 03:49:38 - Thomas Campbell
- 03:55:14 - John Vervaeke
- 04:02:41 - James Robert Brown
- 04:13:42 - Anil Seth
- 04:17:37 - More ontoprisms coming...

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbUCEleJhg&t=9315s
- Mike Duffy, of https://www.dailymystic.org/
- Free Will Debate: "Is God A Taoist?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-jh6tRh3Jw&t=0s
- Unveiling the Mind-Blowing Biotech of... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0TNfysTazc&t=0s
- David Wolpert: Free Will & No Free Lu... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj_YUxg-qtY&t=0s
- Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach: Conscio... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww&t=0s
- Stuart Hameroff: Penrose & Fractal Co... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g&t=0s
- Wolfgang Smith: Beyond Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI&t=0s
- Escaping the Illusion: Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&t=0s
- Matt O'Dowd: Your Mind vs. The Univer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6xLFRHW-IY&t=0s
- Anand Vaidya: Moving BEYOND Non-Dualism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNmusKn6t_U&t=0s
- Should You Fear Death? Bernardo Kastr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSMNomxgs5w&t=0s
- David Wolpert: Monotheism Theorem, Un... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkVq0p2WBmQ&t=0s
- Nicolas Gisin: Time, Superdeterminism... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcHzgy0I6gk&t=0s
- Brian Keating Λ Lee Cronin: Life in t... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7-5YnXSqk&t=0s
- Joscha Bach: Time, Simulation Hypothe... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI&t=0s
- Karl Friston: Derealization, Consci

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]]> 16212 no Peter Woit: Unification, Twistors, and the Death of String Theory https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Prof. Peter Woit critiques the decline of string theory and outlines his gravi-weak unification approach using Euclidean twistors in Euclidean spacetime. He also examines the role of mathematicians, machine learning, and philosophical issues in the search for quantum gravity.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - String theory's fundamental issues | Mathematicians' challenges- 00:02:20 - Spacetime and twistor theory insights- 00:20:00 - Bundles & diffeomorphism groups- 00:38:34 - Spinors as a spacetime point- 00:46:57 - Dominance of string theory & Ed Witten's influence- 00:54:17 - Quest for quantum gravity- 01:03:22 - String theory's lack of predictive power- 01:09:33 - Machine learning meets theoretical physics- 01:18:56 - Personal attacks vs. intellectual debate- 01:24:49 - Mathematicians vs. Physicists | Academic silos- 01:37:15 - Developing a contrarian view & the origin of 'Not Even Wrong'- 01:40:54 - Langlands & representation theory- 01:48:51 - Spacetime is NOT doomed- 01:58:47 - Sean Carroll's crisis in physics (odd responses to criticism)- 02:13:21 - Differentiable structures by dimension- 02:26:10 - Gravi-weak unification & chirality- 02:32:57 - Chern-Simons theory- 02:42:20 - Gravity as torsion or curvature- 02:50:07 - Category theory in physics- 02:56:43 - Defining a fulfilling lifeSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Blog): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Book): https://amzn.to/40NFeaK- Spacetime is Right-Handed (Peter Woit's Article): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/righthanded.pdf | https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress- Podcast w/ Edward Frankel: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- The Elegant Universe (Brian Greene): https://amzn.to/3sNmk7x- The Trouble With Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/47lCCUj- Podcast w/ Sabina Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Part 1: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Λ Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 1: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 2: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Podcast w/ Jonathan Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:54:00 -0000 Peter Woit: Unification, Twistors, and the Death of String Theory full 149 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs Prof. Peter Woit discusses string theory, its decline, and introduces his graviweak unification theory using Euclidean twistor in Euclidean spacetime. Prof. Peter Woit critiques the decline of string theory and outlines his gravi-weak unification approach using Euclidean twistors in Euclidean spacetime. He also examines the role of mathematicians, machine learning, and philosophical issues in the search for quantum gravity.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - String theory's fundamental issues | Mathematicians' challenges- 00:02:20 - Spacetime and twistor theory insights- 00:20:00 - Bundles & diffeomorphism groups- 00:38:34 - Spinors as a spacetime point- 00:46:57 - Dominance of string theory & Ed Witten's influence- 00:54:17 - Quest for quantum gravity- 01:03:22 - String theory's lack of predictive power- 01:09:33 - Machine learning meets theoretical physics- 01:18:56 - Personal attacks vs. intellectual debate- 01:24:49 - Mathematicians vs. Physicists | Academic silos- 01:37:15 - Developing a contrarian view & the origin of 'Not Even Wrong'- 01:40:54 - Langlands & representation theory- 01:48:51 - Spacetime is NOT doomed- 01:58:47 - Sean Carroll's crisis in physics (odd responses to criticism)- 02:13:21 - Differentiable structures by dimension- 02:26:10 - Gravi-weak unification & chirality- 02:32:57 - Chern-Simons theory- 02:42:20 - Gravity as torsion or curvature- 02:50:07 - Category theory in physics- 02:56:43 - Defining a fulfilling lifeSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Blog): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Book): https://amzn.to/40NFeaK- Spacetime is Right-Handed (Peter Woit's Article): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/righthanded.pdf | https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress- Podcast w/ Edward Frankel: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- The Elegant Universe (Brian Greene): https://amzn.to/3sNmk7x- The Trouble With Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/47lCCUj- Podcast w/ Sabina Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Part 1: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Λ Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 1: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 2: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Podcast w/ Jonathan Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:00 - String theory's fundamental issues | Mathematicians' challenges
- 00:02:20 - Spacetime and twistor theory insights
- 00:20:00 - Bundles & diffeomorphism groups
- 00:38:34 - Spinors as a spacetime point
- 00:46:57 - Dominance of string theory & Ed Witten's influence
- 00:54:17 - Quest for quantum gravity
- 01:03:22 - String theory's lack of predictive power
- 01:09:33 - Machine learning meets theoretical physics
- 01:18:56 - Personal attacks vs. intellectual debate
- 01:24:49 - Mathematicians vs. Physicists | Academic silos
- 01:37:15 - Developing a contrarian view & the origin of 'Not Even Wrong'
- 01:40:54 - Langlands & representation theory
- 01:48:51 - Spacetime is NOT doomed
- 01:58:47 - Sean Carroll's crisis in physics (odd responses to criticism)
- 02:13:21 - Differentiable structures by dimension
- 02:26:10 - Gravi-weak unification & chirality
- 02:32:57 - Chern-Simons theory
- 02:42:20 - Gravity as torsion or curvature
- 02:50:07 - Category theory in physics
- 02:56:43 - Defining a fulfilling life

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Blog): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress
- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit's Book): https://amzn.to/40NFeaK
- Spacetime is Right-Handed (Peter Woit's Article): https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/righthanded.pdf | https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress
- Podcast w/ Edward Frankel: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc
- The Elegant Universe (Brian Greene): https://amzn.to/3sNmk7x
- The Trouble With Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/47lCCUj
- Podcast w/ Sabina Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA
- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Part 1: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk
- Podcast w/ Stephon Alexander Λ Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg
- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw
- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 1: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs
- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram Part 2: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg
- Podcast w/ Jonathan Oppenheim: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s

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]]> 11492 no David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Chalmers explores whether large language models could be conscious, examining cognitive science and philosophical implications. The conversation expands with a panel featuring Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs- 00:26:00 - Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt JaimungalSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXpKyUh4g&t=0s- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw- Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/mindfest-2023- Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI- Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM&t=0s- Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:42:00 -0000 David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious? full 171 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY David Chalmers analyzes consciousness in AI, probing cognitive science and philosophical ramifications of sentient machines. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:10 Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs - 00:26:00 Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist. THANK YOU: To Mike Duffy, of https://expandingideas.org and https://dailymystic.org for your insight, help, and recommendations on this channel. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp... - Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw - Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... - Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/ne... - Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI - Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA - Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMc... - Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg David Chalmers explores whether large language models could be conscious, examining cognitive science and philosophical implications. The conversation expands with a panel featuring Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs- 00:26:00 - Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt JaimungalSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXpKyUh4g&t=0s- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw- Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb- Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/mindfest-2023- Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI- Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA- Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM&t=0s- Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:10 - Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs
- 00:26:00 - Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal

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- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY
- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXpKyUh4g&t=0s
- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw
- Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb
- Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/mindfest-2023
- Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI
- Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA
- Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM&t=0s
- Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 3712 no Anna Lembke: How Dopamine Hijacks Your Brain (And How to Fix It) https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Anna Lembke discusses dopamine detox, addiction, and how narratives shape trauma recovery. She examines dopamine‑seeking behavior, the paradox of pain relief, and the role of abstinence, higher power, and storytelling in overcoming addiction.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:40 - Anna Lembke's experience with addiction- 00:10:46 - Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism- 00:12:35 - The paradox of pain relief- 00:24:21 - The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction- 00:24:00 - Neuroadaptation- 00:29:23 - The power of abstinence- 00:34:04 - Life as an experiment- 00:37:15 - Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment"- 00:41:06 - Freud, Jung, and mindfulness- 00:45:35 - East vs West in mental health- 00:51:15 - Importance of self-talk and bedside manner- 00:56:00 - Attachment styles in trauma (and intergenerational trauma)- 01:01:00 - Power of stories and a Higher Power in addiction recovery- 01:07:42 - Radical honesty / truth-telling- 01:12:02 - The relevance of free will- 01:23:26 - Love as a catalyst for tough decisions- 01:31:02 - Digital Sabbath (and Curt's coffee abnegation)- 01:42:12 - Methadone for severe opioid use disorder- 01:51:00 - The language of addiction, stigmatization, and identity- 01:57:32 - Rat Park experiments (society's role in addiction)- 02:08:16 - Writing as a therapeutic tool- 02:14:12 - The necessity of a Higher PowerSPONSORS:- BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKL0Pw3Q6mA- Dopamine Nation (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/47euRic- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Podcast w/ Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Pure White and Deadly (John Yudkin): https://amzn.to/3snMZHW- Drug Dealer MD (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/40G4WOJ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:54:00 -0000 Addiction, Trauma, Porn, Dopamine Detox | Anna Lembke full 170 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKL0Pw3Q6mA Anna Lembke explores dopamine detoxing, addiction, and the influence of narratives in managing trauma. SPONSORS: - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/TOE and get on your way to being your best self. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:40 Anna Lembke's experience with addiction - 00:10:46 Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism - 00:12:35 The paradox of pain relief - 00:24:21 The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction - 00:24:00 Neuroadaptation - 00:29:23 The power of abstinence - 00:34:04 Life as an experiment - 00:37:15 Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment" - 00:41:06 Freud, Jung, and mindfulness - 00:45:35 East vs West in mental health - 00:51:15 Importance of self-talk and bedside manner - 00:56:00 Attachment styles in trauma (and intergenerational trauma) - 01:01:00 Power of stories and a Higher Power in addiction recovery - 01:07:42 Radical honesty / truth-telling - 01:12:02 The relevance of free will - 01:23:26 Love as a catalyst for tough decisions - 01:31:02 - A digital Sabbath (and Curt's coffee abnegation) - 01:42:12 Methadone for severe opioid use disorder - 01:51:00 The language of addiction, stigmatization, and identity - 01:57:32 Rat Park experiments (society's role in addiction) - 02:08:16 Writing as a therapeutic tool - 02:14:12 The necessity of a Higher Power THANK YOU: To Mike Duffy, of https://expandingideas.org and https://dailymystic.org for your insight, help, and recommendations on this channel. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Dopamine Nation (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/47euRic - Podcast w/ Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - Podcast w/ Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 - Discord (new community channel Dopamine Detox): https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Pure White and Deadly (John Yudkin): https://amzn.to/3snMZHW - Drug Dealer MD (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/40G4WOJ Anna Lembke discusses dopamine detox, addiction, and how narratives shape trauma recovery. She examines dopamine‑seeking behavior, the paradox of pain relief, and the role of abstinence, higher power, and storytelling in overcoming addiction.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:40 - Anna Lembke's experience with addiction- 00:10:46 - Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism- 00:12:35 - The paradox of pain relief- 00:24:21 - The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction- 00:24:00 - Neuroadaptation- 00:29:23 - The power of abstinence- 00:34:04 - Life as an experiment- 00:37:15 - Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment"- 00:41:06 - Freud, Jung, and mindfulness- 00:45:35 - East vs West in mental health- 00:51:15 - Importance of self-talk and bedside manner- 00:56:00 - Attachment styles in trauma (and intergenerational trauma)- 01:01:00 - Power of stories and a Higher Power in addiction recovery- 01:07:42 - Radical honesty / truth-telling- 01:12:02 - The relevance of free will- 01:23:26 - Love as a catalyst for tough decisions- 01:31:02 - Digital Sabbath (and Curt's coffee abnegation)- 01:42:12 - Methadone for severe opioid use disorder- 01:51:00 - The language of addiction, stigmatization, and identity- 01:57:32 - Rat Park experiments (society's role in addiction)- 02:08:16 - Writing as a therapeutic tool- 02:14:12 - The necessity of a Higher PowerSPONSORS:- BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKL0Pw3Q6mA- Dopamine Nation (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/47euRic- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Podcast w/ Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Pure White and Deadly (John Yudkin): https://amzn.to/3snMZHW- Drug Dealer MD (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/40G4WOJ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:40 - Anna Lembke's experience with addiction
- 00:10:46 - Dopamine-seeking behavior vs coping mechanism
- 00:12:35 - The paradox of pain relief
- 00:24:21 - The self-perpetuating cycle of addiction
- 00:24:00 - Neuroadaptation
- 00:29:23 - The power of abstinence
- 00:34:04 - Life as an experiment
- 00:37:15 - Dopamine reward and misconceptions of the "present moment"
- 00:41:06 - Freud, Jung, and mindfulness
- 00:45:35 - East vs West in mental health
- 00:51:15 - Importance of self-talk and bedside manner
- 00:56:00 - Attachment styles in trauma (and intergenerational trauma)
- 01:01:00 - Power of stories and a Higher Power in addiction recovery
- 01:07:42 - Radical honesty / truth-telling
- 01:12:02 - The relevance of free will
- 01:23:26 - Love as a catalyst for tough decisions
- 01:31:02 - Digital Sabbath (and Curt's coffee abnegation)
- 01:42:12 - Methadone for severe opioid use disorder
- 01:51:00 - The language of addiction, stigmatization, and identity
- 01:57:32 - Rat Park experiments (society's role in addiction)
- 02:08:16 - Writing as a therapeutic tool
- 02:14:12 - The necessity of a Higher Power

SPONSORS:

- BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/TOE
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- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKL0Pw3Q6mA
- Dopamine Nation (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/47euRic
- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on TOE: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Podcast w/ Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0
- Pure White and Deadly (John Yudkin): https://amzn.to/3snMZHW
- Drug Dealer MD (Anna Lembke): https://amzn.to/40G4WOJ

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8967 no Anand Vaidya: How Vedic Thought Challenges Western Epistemology https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Prof. Anand Vaidya explores Vedic philosophy, epistemology, and the nature of the ego, debating God, free will, mathematics, and Kripke’s ideas. The conversation weaves Indian theories of knowledge with modern metaphysics, logic, and the limits of rationality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:36 - Indian theories of knowledge and sentience- 00:08:00 - Hedonic Tone and the mathematics of pleasure- 00:18:15 - Exploration of non-dualism vs. unity with God & absence of subject-object distinction- 00:35:00 - Misconceptions about non-dualism and the importance of rationality and logic- 00:46:41 - Materialism in Indian philosophy- 01:56:00 - Time, impermanence, and suffering- 01:15:01 - Truth, falsity, and the ineffable- 01:35:19 - Shankara philosophy and Dan Dennett's rebut against Mary- 01:47:00 - Chomsky's vs. Kripke regarding reference and naming- 02:03:00 - Metaphysically possible worlds- 02:31:10 - Inflationary and deflationary approaches- 02:47:07 - The Integration Challenge and the paradox of mathematical knowledge- 02:57:06 - Donald Hoffman's perception theory- 03:07:04 - Free will and determinism- 03:21:43 - Grounding and grading of moral standing- 03:33:35 - Modal logic- 03:43:02 - Belief in beliefSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- On Certification (Anand Vaidya): https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/5/article/89...- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp...- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://youtu.be/RNmusKn6t_U- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw- Podcast w/ Susan Blackmore Λ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs- Podcast w/ Dave Chalmers on TOE: COMING- Raymond Smullyan's Dialogue on Free Will: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw- Kripke's Naming and Necessity: https://amzn.to/3SbCNMZ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:15:00 -0000 Anand Vaidya: Vedic Philosophy, Epistemology, Counterfactuals full 169 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A This is a banger. Prof. Anand Vaidya of philosophy specializes in Vedic philosophy, epistemology, and we talk about God, free will, mathematics, Kripke, and even the ego as both an illusion and real. NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - On Certification (Anand Vaidya): https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/5/article/89... - Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp... - Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://youtu.be/RNmusKn6t_U - Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw - Podcast w/ Susan Blackmore Λ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs - Podcast w/ Dave Chalmers on TOE: COMING - Raymond Smullyan's Dialogue on Free Will: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw - Kripke's Naming and Necessity: https://amzn.to/3SbCNMZ TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:36 Indian theories of knowledge and sentience - 00:08:00 Hedonic Tone and the mathematics of pleasure - 00:18:15 Exploration of non-dualism vs. unity with God & absence of subject-object distinction - 00:35:00 Misconceptions about non-dualism and the importance of rationality and logic - 00:46:41 Materialism in Indian philosophy - 01:56:00 Time, impermanence, and suffering - 01:15:01 Truth, falsity, and the ineffable - 01:35:19 Shankara philosophy and Dan Dennett's rebut against Mary - 01:47:00 Chomsky's vs. Kripke regarding reference and naming - 02:03:00 Metaphysically possible worlds - 02:31:10 Inflationary and deflationary approaches - 02:47:07 The Integration Challenge and the paradox of mathematical knowledge - 02:57:06 Donald Hoffman's perception theory - 03:07:04 Free will and determinism - 03:21:43 Grounding and grading of moral standing - 03:33:35 Modal logic - 03:43:02 Belief in belief Prof. Anand Vaidya explores Vedic philosophy, epistemology, and the nature of the ego, debating God, free will, mathematics, and Kripke’s ideas. The conversation weaves Indian theories of knowledge with modern metaphysics, logic, and the limits of rationality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:36 - Indian theories of knowledge and sentience- 00:08:00 - Hedonic Tone and the mathematics of pleasure- 00:18:15 - Exploration of non-dualism vs. unity with God & absence of subject-object distinction- 00:35:00 - Misconceptions about non-dualism and the importance of rationality and logic- 00:46:41 - Materialism in Indian philosophy- 01:56:00 - Time, impermanence, and suffering- 01:15:01 - Truth, falsity, and the ineffable- 01:35:19 - Shankara philosophy and Dan Dennett's rebut against Mary- 01:47:00 - Chomsky's vs. Kripke regarding reference and naming- 02:03:00 - Metaphysically possible worlds- 02:31:10 - Inflationary and deflationary approaches- 02:47:07 - The Integration Challenge and the paradox of mathematical knowledge- 02:57:06 - Donald Hoffman's perception theory- 03:07:04 - Free will and determinism- 03:21:43 - Grounding and grading of moral standing- 03:33:35 - Modal logic- 03:43:02 - Belief in beliefSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- On Certification (Anand Vaidya): https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/5/article/89...- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp...- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://youtu.be/RNmusKn6t_U- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw- Podcast w/ Susan Blackmore Λ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs- Podcast w/ Dave Chalmers on TOE: COMING- Raymond Smullyan's Dialogue on Free Will: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw- Kripke's Naming and Necessity: https://amzn.to/3SbCNMZ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:36 - Indian theories of knowledge and sentience
- 00:08:00 - Hedonic Tone and the mathematics of pleasure
- 00:18:15 - Exploration of non-dualism vs. unity with God & absence of subject-object distinction
- 00:35:00 - Misconceptions about non-dualism and the importance of rationality and logic
- 00:46:41 - Materialism in Indian philosophy
- 01:56:00 - Time, impermanence, and suffering
- 01:15:01 - Truth, falsity, and the ineffable
- 01:35:19 - Shankara philosophy and Dan Dennett's rebut against Mary
- 01:47:00 - Chomsky's vs. Kripke regarding reference and naming
- 02:03:00 - Metaphysically possible worlds
- 02:31:10 - Inflationary and deflationary approaches
- 02:47:07 - The Integration Challenge and the paradox of mathematical knowledge
- 02:57:06 - Donald Hoffman's perception theory
- 03:07:04 - Free will and determinism
- 03:21:43 - Grounding and grading of moral standing
- 03:33:35 - Modal logic
- 03:43:02 - Belief in belief

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RESOURCES:

- On Certification (Anand Vaidya): https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/5/article/89...
- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp...
- Podcast w/ Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://youtu.be/RNmusKn6t_U
- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw
- Podcast w/ Susan Blackmore Λ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs
- Podcast w/ Dave Chalmers on TOE: COMING
- Raymond Smullyan's Dialogue on Free Will: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw
- Kripke's Naming and Necessity: https://amzn.to/3SbCNMZ

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 14263 no Jesse Michels: UFOs, David Grusch, Venture Capital https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jesse Michels examines UFO claims from former intelligence official David Grusch, the role of venture capital, and how private investment is shaping the UFO research landscape. We discuss misinformation, scientific implications, and the challenges of studying an elusive phenomenon.- 00:00:55 - Interviewing David Grusch- 00:09:00 - Fight against misinformation in UFO studies- 00:13:07 - Intersection of consciousness and parapsychology- 00:16:24 - String theory and physics- 00:20:46 - Jesse's relationship with Grusch- 00:25:59 - Reverse engineering programs (greatest PSYOP)- 00:37:00 - Oppenheimer's involvement in UFO research?- 00:51:00 - Theories behind UFO crashes- 01:20:00 - Lessons from investment failures- 01:41:53 - UFOs and the private sector (Wilson memo, AATIP)- 01:50:01 - Unseen parts of Grusch interview (Penrose, multiverses)- 02:03:05 - Best evidence for UFOs- 02:10:23 - Mystery of Edward Leedskallen (Coral Stone Park)- 02:22:08 - Anomalies pointing to new scientific paradigms- 02:35:03 - Catastrophic predictions for 2024 from Grusch- 02:38:32 - Criticism from Avi Loeb- 02:52:59 - Advice for studying the phenomenon- 03:00:17 - Curt's disappointment in UFO revelationsSPONSORS:- CoPilot: Use code TOE via https://go.mycopilot.com/TOE for a free 14‑day trial- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDM8YyV7RA- Doc w/ David Grusch on Jesse Michels (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kRO5jOa06Qw- Jesse Michels (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@JesseMichels- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/45C3yNP- Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (René Girard): https://amzn.to/490VKb6- Conspiracy (Ryan Holiday): https://amzn.to/3S4w6fH- Zero to One (Peter Thiel and Blake Masters): https://amzn.to/45AneBE- The Man Who Mastered Gravity (Paul Shotskin): https://amzn.to/3Q9e7SW- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms- Documentary on connections in the 1950s with quantum gravity research and anti-gravity or UFOs: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- Podcast w/ Jacques Vallee on TOE: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- News Nation Interview with Ross: https://youtu.be/x_9gTDXF9Vc- UFOs and Nukes documentary: https://youtu.be/jyTKETcxj0M- The Hunt for Zero Point (Nick Cook): https://amzn.to/3rPkUZQ- The Stars Are Too High (Agnew Banson): https://amzn.to/408nMNZ- Podcast w/ Hal Puthoff on Jesse's channel: https://youtu.be/iQOibpIDx-4- Podcast w/ Avi Loeb on TOE: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4- Podcast w/ Leslie Kane on TOE: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk- Podcast w/ Jeffrey Mishlove on TOE: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY- Why the Soylent Green Creator Went to Goat Farm: https://youtu.be/HUGNqAyBUDw- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Podcast w/ John Greenwald on TOE: https://youtu.be/NzXPsWQqoYw- Theo Von's channel: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0000 Jesse Michels: UFOs, David Grusch, Venture Capital full 168 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDM8YyV7RAJesse Michels probes UAPs, David Grusch's claims of ufology, venture capital, and the private investment tied to this all. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal.Sponsors:- CoPilot: Start feeling fit and fabulous! Use this link https://go.mycopilot.com/TOE to start your free 14 day trial with your own personal trainer on CoPilot!NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist.- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingLINKS MENTIONED:- Doc w/ David Grusch on Jesse Michels (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kRO5jOa06Qw- Jesse Michels (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@JesseMichels- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/45C3yNP- Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (René Girard): https://amzn.to/490VKb6- Conspiracy (Ryan Holiday): https://amzn.to/3S4w6fH- Zero to One (Peter Thiel and Blake Masters): https://amzn.to/45AneBE- The Man Who Mastered Gravity (Paul Shotskin): https://amzn.to/3Q9e7SW- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms- Documentary on connections in the 1950s with quantum gravity research and anti-gravity or UFOs: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- Podcast w/ Jacques Vallee on TOE: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- News Nation Interview with Ross: https://youtu.be/x_9gTDXF9Vc- UFOs and Nukes documentary: https://youtu.be/jyTKETcxj0M- The Hunt for Zero Point (Nick Cook): https://amzn.to/3rPkUZQ- The Stars Are Too High (Agnew Banson): https://amzn.to/408nMNZ- Podcast w/ Hal Puthoff on Jesse's channel: https://youtu.be/iQOibpIDx-4- Podcast w/ Avi Loeb on TOE: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4- Podcast w/ Leslie Kane on TOE: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk- Podcast w/ Jeffrey Mishlove on TOE: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY- Why the Soylent Green Creator Went to Goat Farm: https://youtu.be/HUGNqAyBUDw- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Podcast w/ John Greenwald on TOE: https://youtu.be/NzXPsWQqoYw- Theo Von's channel: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazcTIMESTAMPS:- 00:00:55 Interviewing David Grusch...- 00:09:00 The fight against misinformation in UFO studies- 00:13:07 The intersection of consciousness and parapsychology- 00:16:24 String theory and what physics is- 00:20:46 Jesse's relationship with Grusch- 00:25:59 Reverse engineering programs (the greatest PSYOP of all time)- 00:37:00 Oppenheimer's involvement in UFO research?- 00:51:00 Theories behind UFO crashes- 01:20:00 Lessons from investment failures- 01:41:53 UFOs and the private sector (the Wilson memo and AATIP)- 01:50:01 Unseen parts of the Grusch interview (Roger Penrose's theory, multiverses)- 02:03:05 The best evidence for UFOs- 02:10:23 The mystery of Edward Leedskallen (Coral Stone Park)- 02:22:08 Anomalies pointing to new scientific paradigms- 02:35:03 Catastrophic predictions for 2024 from Grusch (what did he mean?)- 02:38:32 Criticism from Avi Loeb- 02:52:59 Advice for studying the phenomenon- 03:00:17 Curt's disappointment in UFO "revelations" lacking tangible evidence Jesse Michels examines UFO claims from former intelligence official David Grusch, the role of venture capital, and how private investment is shaping the UFO research landscape. We discuss misinformation, scientific implications, and the challenges of studying an elusive phenomenon.- 00:00:55 - Interviewing David Grusch- 00:09:00 - Fight against misinformation in UFO studies- 00:13:07 - Intersection of consciousness and parapsychology- 00:16:24 - String theory and physics- 00:20:46 - Jesse's relationship with Grusch- 00:25:59 - Reverse engineering programs (greatest PSYOP)- 00:37:00 - Oppenheimer's involvement in UFO research?- 00:51:00 - Theories behind UFO crashes- 01:20:00 - Lessons from investment failures- 01:41:53 - UFOs and the private sector (Wilson memo, AATIP)- 01:50:01 - Unseen parts of Grusch interview (Penrose, multiverses)- 02:03:05 - Best evidence for UFOs- 02:10:23 - Mystery of Edward Leedskallen (Coral Stone Park)- 02:22:08 - Anomalies pointing to new scientific paradigms- 02:35:03 - Catastrophic predictions for 2024 from Grusch- 02:38:32 - Criticism from Avi Loeb- 02:52:59 - Advice for studying the phenomenon- 03:00:17 - Curt's disappointment in UFO revelationsSPONSORS:- CoPilot: Use code TOE via https://go.mycopilot.com/TOE for a free 14‑day trial- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDM8YyV7RA- Doc w/ David Grusch on Jesse Michels (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kRO5jOa06Qw- Jesse Michels (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@JesseMichels- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/45C3yNP- Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (René Girard): https://amzn.to/490VKb6- Conspiracy (Ryan Holiday): https://amzn.to/3S4w6fH- Zero to One (Peter Thiel and Blake Masters): https://amzn.to/45AneBE- The Man Who Mastered Gravity (Paul Shotskin): https://amzn.to/3Q9e7SW- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms- Documentary on connections in the 1950s with quantum gravity research and anti-gravity or UFOs: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- Podcast w/ Jacques Vallee on TOE: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- News Nation Interview with Ross: https://youtu.be/x_9gTDXF9Vc- UFOs and Nukes documentary: https://youtu.be/jyTKETcxj0M- The Hunt for Zero Point (Nick Cook): https://amzn.to/3rPkUZQ- The Stars Are Too High (Agnew Banson): https://amzn.to/408nMNZ- Podcast w/ Hal Puthoff on Jesse's channel: https://youtu.be/iQOibpIDx-4- Podcast w/ Avi Loeb on TOE: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4- Podcast w/ Leslie Kane on TOE: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk- Podcast w/ Jeffrey Mishlove on TOE: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY- Why the Soylent Green Creator Went to Goat Farm: https://youtu.be/HUGNqAyBUDw- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Podcast w/ John Greenwald on TOE: https://youtu.be/NzXPsWQqoYw- Theo Von's channel: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:55 - Interviewing David Grusch
- 00:09:00 - Fight against misinformation in UFO studies
- 00:13:07 - Intersection of consciousness and parapsychology
- 00:16:24 - String theory and physics
- 00:20:46 - Jesse's relationship with Grusch
- 00:25:59 - Reverse engineering programs (greatest PSYOP)
- 00:37:00 - Oppenheimer's involvement in UFO research?
- 00:51:00 - Theories behind UFO crashes
- 01:20:00 - Lessons from investment failures
- 01:41:53 - UFOs and the private sector (Wilson memo, AATIP)
- 01:50:01 - Unseen parts of Grusch interview (Penrose, multiverses)
- 02:03:05 - Best evidence for UFOs
- 02:10:23 - Mystery of Edward Leedskallen (Coral Stone Park)
- 02:22:08 - Anomalies pointing to new scientific paradigms
- 02:35:03 - Catastrophic predictions for 2024 from Grusch
- 02:38:32 - Criticism from Avi Loeb
- 02:52:59 - Advice for studying the phenomenon
- 03:00:17 - Curt's disappointment in UFO revelations

SPONSORS:

- CoPilot: Use code TOE via https://go.mycopilot.com/TOE for a free 14‑day trial
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes)
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

RESOURCES:

- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDM8YyV7RA
- Doc w/ David Grusch on Jesse Michels (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kRO5jOa06Qw
- Jesse Michels (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@JesseMichels
- A New Kind of Science (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/45C3yNP
- Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (René Girard): https://amzn.to/490VKb6
- Conspiracy (Ryan Holiday): https://amzn.to/3S4w6fH
- Zero to One (Peter Thiel and Blake Masters): https://amzn.to/45AneBE
- The Man Who Mastered Gravity (Paul Shotskin): https://amzn.to/3Q9e7SW
- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs
- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms
- Documentary on connections in the 1950s with quantum gravity research and anti-gravity or UFOs: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc
- Podcast w/ Jacques Vallee on TOE: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE
- News Nation Interview with Ross: https://youtu.be/x_9gTDXF9Vc
- UFOs and Nukes documentary: https://youtu.be/jyTKETcxj0M
- The Hunt for Zero Point (Nick Cook): https://amzn.to/3rPkUZQ
- The Stars Are Too High (Agnew Banson): https://amzn.to/408nMNZ
- Podcast w/ Hal Puthoff on Jesse's channel: https://youtu.be/iQOibpIDx-4
- Podcast w/ Avi Loeb on TOE: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4
- Podcast w/ Leslie Kane on TOE: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk
- Podcast w/ Jeffrey Mishlove on TOE: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY
- Why the Soylent Green Creator Went to Goat Farm: https://youtu.be/HUGNqAyBUDw
- Podcast w/ Ross Coulthart on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE
- Podcast w/ John Greenwald on TOE: https://youtu.be/NzXPsWQqoYw
- Theo Von's channel: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI
- Podcast w/ Michael Levin on TOE: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc

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]]> 8790 no Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel: When Will AI Become Conscious? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel explore cognitive architectures, the nature of consciousness, and the prospects for artificial general intelligence. Their conversation weaves through language paradoxes, Zen concepts, and the limits of large language models as steps toward AGI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:23 - Computation vs Awareness- 00:06:11 - The paradox of language and self-contradiction- 00:10:05 - The metaphysical categories of Charles Peirce- 00:13:00 - Zen Buddhism's category of zero- 00:14:18 - Carl Jung's interpretation of four- 00:21:22 - Language as "representation"- 00:28:48 - Computational reality vs AGI- 00:33:06 - Consciousness in particles- 00:44:18 - Anesthesia and consciousness: Joscha's personal perspective- 00:54:36 - Levels of consciousness levels (panpsychism vs functionalism)- 00:56:23 - Deep neural nets & LLMs as steps backward from AGI?- 01:05:04 - Emergent properties of LLMs- 01:12:26 - Turing-completeness and its implications- 01:15:08 - OpenAI's bold claims challenged- 01:24:24 - Future of AGI- 01:31:58 - Intelligent species after human extinction- 01:36:33 - Emergence of a cosmic mind- 01:43:56 - The timeline to AGI development- 01:52:16 - The physics of immortality- 01:54:00 - Critique of Integrated Information Theory (pseudoscience?)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA- OpenCog (Ben's Ai company): https://opencog.org- SingularityNET (Ben's Decentralized Ai company): https://singularitynet.io- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI- Podcast w/ Michael Levin and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:10:00 -0000 Joscha Bach Λ Ben Goertzel: Conscious Ai, LLMs, AGI full 167 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA Joscha Bach meets with Ben Goertzel to discuss cognitive architectures, AGI, and conscious computers in another theolocution on TOE. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - OpenCog (Ben's Ai company): https://opencog.org - SingularityNET (Ben's Decentralized Ai company): https://singularitynet.io - Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI - Podcast w/ Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI - Podcast w/ Michael Levin and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A - Podcast w/ John Vervaeke and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:23 Computation vs Awareness - 00:06:11 The paradox of language and self-contradiction - 00:10:05 The metaphysical categories of Charles Peirce - 00:13:00 Zen Buddhism's category of zero - 00:14:18 Carl Jung's interpretation of four - 00:21:22 Language as "representation" - 00:28:48 Computational reality vs AGI - 00:33:06 Consciousness in particles - 00:44:18 Anesthesia and consciousness: Joscha's personal perspective - 00:54:36 Levels of consciousness levels (panpsychism vs functionalism) - 00:56:23 Deep neural nets & LLMs as steps backward from AGI? - 01:05:04 Emergent properties of LLMs - 01:12:26 Turing-completeness and its implications - 01:15:08 OpenAI's bold claims challenged - 01:24:24 Future of AGI - 01:31:58 Intelligent species after human extinction - 01:36:33 Emergence of a cosmic mind - 01:43:56 The timeline to AGI development - 01:52:16 The physics of immortality - 01:54:00 Critique of Integrated Information Theory (pseudoscience?) Joscha Bach and Ben Goertzel explore cognitive architectures, the nature of consciousness, and the prospects for artificial general intelligence. Their conversation weaves through language paradoxes, Zen concepts, and the limits of large language models as steps toward AGI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:23 - Computation vs Awareness- 00:06:11 - The paradox of language and self-contradiction- 00:10:05 - The metaphysical categories of Charles Peirce- 00:13:00 - Zen Buddhism's category of zero- 00:14:18 - Carl Jung's interpretation of four- 00:21:22 - Language as "representation"- 00:28:48 - Computational reality vs AGI- 00:33:06 - Consciousness in particles- 00:44:18 - Anesthesia and consciousness: Joscha's personal perspective- 00:54:36 - Levels of consciousness levels (panpsychism vs functionalism)- 00:56:23 - Deep neural nets & LLMs as steps backward from AGI?- 01:05:04 - Emergent properties of LLMs- 01:12:26 - Turing-completeness and its implications- 01:15:08 - OpenAI's bold claims challenged- 01:24:24 - Future of AGI- 01:31:58 - Intelligent species after human extinction- 01:36:33 - Emergence of a cosmic mind- 01:43:56 - The timeline to AGI development- 01:52:16 - The physics of immortality- 01:54:00 - Critique of Integrated Information Theory (pseudoscience?)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA- OpenCog (Ben's Ai company): https://opencog.org- SingularityNET (Ben's Decentralized Ai company): https://singularitynet.io- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI- Podcast w/ Michael Levin and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:23 - Computation vs Awareness
- 00:06:11 - The paradox of language and self-contradiction
- 00:10:05 - The metaphysical categories of Charles Peirce
- 00:13:00 - Zen Buddhism's category of zero
- 00:14:18 - Carl Jung's interpretation of four
- 00:21:22 - Language as "representation"
- 00:28:48 - Computational reality vs AGI
- 00:33:06 - Consciousness in particles
- 00:44:18 - Anesthesia and consciousness: Joscha's personal perspective
- 00:54:36 - Levels of consciousness levels (panpsychism vs functionalism)
- 00:56:23 - Deep neural nets & LLMs as steps backward from AGI?
- 01:05:04 - Emergent properties of LLMs
- 01:12:26 - Turing-completeness and its implications
- 01:15:08 - OpenAI's bold claims challenged
- 01:24:24 - Future of AGI
- 01:31:58 - Intelligent species after human extinction
- 01:36:33 - Emergence of a cosmic mind
- 01:43:56 - The timeline to AGI development
- 01:52:16 - The physics of immortality
- 01:54:00 - Critique of Integrated Information Theory (pseudoscience?)

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA
- OpenCog (Ben's Ai company): https://opencog.org
- SingularityNET (Ben's Decentralized Ai company): https://singularitynet.io
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI
- Podcast w/ Ben Goertzel on TOE: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI
- Podcast w/ Michael Levin and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A
- Podcast w/ John Vervaeke and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4
- Podcast w/ Donald Hoffman and Joscha on TOE: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7444 no Lawrence Krauss: Multiverse, Dark Energy, Living Forever https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Lawrence Krauss discusses dark energy, the matter‑antimatter puzzle, and the significance of consciousness in the cosmos, while probing multiverse concepts and the frontiers of modern physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - Pushing modern physics beyond its frontier- 00:03:00 - Writing and the art of asking questions- 00:08:07 - Unearthing the roots of consciousness- 00:12:00 - Origins of the universe & quantum fluctuations- 00:20:13 - Infinite existence (Dyson's arguments)- 00:27:08 - Graviton detection impossibility?- 00:30:13 - Inflationary models and multiverses- 00:35:05 - Neutrinos, leptogenesis, CP violation, and why we're here- 00:46:46 - Infinities and renormalization (Feynman's "dippy process")- 00:48:00 - Dark matter: particle or modified gravity?- 00:51:58 - Higgs field as a Bose-Einstein condensateSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Edge of Knowledge (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3RTsxci- Universe of Nothing (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3S9RG2D- The Greatest Story Ever Told So Far (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46orPIh- The Physics of Climate Change (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46nlVqY- The Black Cloud (Fred Hoyle): https://amzn.to/45qPxm3- Podcast w/ Brian Keating on TOE: https://youtu.be/AzsZO3_WhDA- Podcast w/ Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:44:00 -0000 Lawrence Krauss: Multiverse, Dark Energy, Living Forever full 166 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/g12qyToQ4gI Lawrence Krauss dives into dark energy's evolving role, the matter-antimatter conundrum, and the significance of consciousness in our cosmos. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Edge of Knowledge (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3RTsxci - Universe of Nothing (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3S9RG2D - The Greatest Story Ever Told So Far (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46orPIh - The Physics of Climate Change (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46nlVqY - The Black Cloud (Fred Hoyle): https://amzn.to/45qPxm3 - Podcast w/ Brian Keating on TOE: https://youtu.be/AzsZO3_WhDA - Discussion on the detection of gravitational waves - Explanation of CP violation and leptogenesis in the context of neutrinos - Podcast w/ Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:10 Pushing modern physics beyond its frontier - 00:03:00 Writing and the art of asking questions - 00:08:07 Unearthing the roots of consciousness - 00:12:00 Origins of the universe & quantum fluctuations - 00:20:13 Infinite existence (Dyson's arguments) - 00:27:08 Graviton detection impossibility? - 00:30:13 Inflationary models and multiverses - 00:35:05 Neutrinos, leptogenesis, CP violation, and why we're here - 00:46:46 Infinities and renormalization (Feynman's "dippy process") - 00:48:00 Dark matter: particle or modified gravity? - 00:51:58 Higgs field as a Bose-Einstein condensate Lawrence Krauss discusses dark energy, the matter‑antimatter puzzle, and the significance of consciousness in the cosmos, while probing multiverse concepts and the frontiers of modern physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - Pushing modern physics beyond its frontier- 00:03:00 - Writing and the art of asking questions- 00:08:07 - Unearthing the roots of consciousness- 00:12:00 - Origins of the universe & quantum fluctuations- 00:20:13 - Infinite existence (Dyson's arguments)- 00:27:08 - Graviton detection impossibility?- 00:30:13 - Inflationary models and multiverses- 00:35:05 - Neutrinos, leptogenesis, CP violation, and why we're here- 00:46:46 - Infinities and renormalization (Feynman's "dippy process")- 00:48:00 - Dark matter: particle or modified gravity?- 00:51:58 - Higgs field as a Bose-Einstein condensateSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Edge of Knowledge (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3RTsxci- Universe of Nothing (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3S9RG2D- The Greatest Story Ever Told So Far (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46orPIh- The Physics of Climate Change (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46nlVqY- The Black Cloud (Fred Hoyle): https://amzn.to/45qPxm3- Podcast w/ Brian Keating on TOE: https://youtu.be/AzsZO3_WhDA- Podcast w/ Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:10 - Pushing modern physics beyond its frontier
- 00:03:00 - Writing and the art of asking questions
- 00:08:07 - Unearthing the roots of consciousness
- 00:12:00 - Origins of the universe & quantum fluctuations
- 00:20:13 - Infinite existence (Dyson's arguments)
- 00:27:08 - Graviton detection impossibility?
- 00:30:13 - Inflationary models and multiverses
- 00:35:05 - Neutrinos, leptogenesis, CP violation, and why we're here
- 00:46:46 - Infinities and renormalization (Feynman's "dippy process")
- 00:48:00 - Dark matter: particle or modified gravity?
- 00:51:58 - Higgs field as a Bose-Einstein condensate

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- Edge of Knowledge (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3RTsxci
- Universe of Nothing (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/3S9RG2D
- The Greatest Story Ever Told So Far (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46orPIh
- The Physics of Climate Change (Lawrence Krauss): https://amzn.to/46nlVqY
- The Black Cloud (Fred Hoyle): https://amzn.to/45qPxm3
- Podcast w/ Brian Keating on TOE: https://youtu.be/AzsZO3_WhDA
- Podcast w/ Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 3690 no Tim Maudlin and Bernardo Kastrup Debate Quantum Realism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tim Maudlin and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup examine the ontological interpretations of quantum theory, realism, and Bell’s theorem, probing non‑locality and its relevance to consciousness studies. The episode also highlights the John Bell Institute and Bernardo’s latest work.- 00:00:00 - Introductions to Tim Λ Bernardo- 00:01:47 - John Bell Institute and non-Locality- 00:03:50 - Bernardo's latest book and writing process- 00:05:58 - Local realism and Bell's theorem- 00:14:04 - Curt's message to audienceRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37I- Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute- John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org- Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org- Tim Maudlin (solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Tim Maudlin Λ Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Bernardo Kastrup (solo): https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- Benardo Λ John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- Bernardo Λ Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs- Bernardo Λ Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Bernardo Λ Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Bernardo Λ Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ- TOE Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:14:00 -0000 Tim Maudlin Λ Bernardo Kastrup: Non-locality, Bell's Theorem full 165 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37I Tim Maudlin, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, and Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher with focus on consciousness studies. Topics include the ontological interpretations of quantum theory ("realism") and Bell's theorem. An attemptolocution. NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist. LINKS MENTIONED: - Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute - John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org - Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org OTHER TIM / BERNARDO APPEARENCES: - Tim Maudlin (solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Tim Maudlin Λ Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE - Bernardo Kastrup (solo): https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Benardo Λ John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I - Bernardo Λ Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs - Bernardo Λ Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g - Bernardo Λ Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k - Bernardo Λ Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ - TOE Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introductions to Tim Λ Bernardo 00:01:47 John Bell Institute and non-Locality 00:03:50 Bernardo's latest book and writing process 00:05:58 Local realism and Bell's theorem 00:14:04 Curt's message to audience Tim Maudlin and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup examine the ontological interpretations of quantum theory, realism, and Bell’s theorem, probing non‑locality and its relevance to consciousness studies. The episode also highlights the John Bell Institute and Bernardo’s latest work.- 00:00:00 - Introductions to Tim Λ Bernardo- 00:01:47 - John Bell Institute and non-Locality- 00:03:50 - Bernardo's latest book and writing process- 00:05:58 - Local realism and Bell's theorem- 00:14:04 - Curt's message to audienceRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37I- Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute- John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org- Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org- Tim Maudlin (solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Tim Maudlin Λ Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Bernardo Kastrup (solo): https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- Benardo Λ John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- Bernardo Λ Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs- Bernardo Λ Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Bernardo Λ Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Bernardo Λ Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ- TOE Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introductions to Tim Λ Bernardo
- 00:01:47 - John Bell Institute and non-Locality
- 00:03:50 - Bernardo's latest book and writing process
- 00:05:58 - Local realism and Bell's theorem
- 00:14:04 - Curt's message to audience

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rd7a_5M_37I
- Go Fund Me for John Bell Institute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute
- John Bell Institute: https://www.johnbellinstitute.org
- Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org
- Tim Maudlin (solo): https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- Tim Maudlin Λ Tim Palmer: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE
- Bernardo Kastrup (solo): https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE
- Benardo Λ John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I
- Bernardo Λ Susan Blackmore: https://youtu.be/jrVnAWP2XEs
- Bernardo Λ Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g
- Bernardo Λ Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k
- Bernardo Λ Chris Langan: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ
- TOE Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists
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- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

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]]> 1895 no Jonathan Oppenheim: A Universe Where Gravity Resists Quantization https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL) proposes stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity as post-quantum theory. He discusses the nature of classical mechanics, discrete versus continuous space, and the prospects of post‑quantum theories of gravity.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:37 - Integrating general relativity and quantum theory- 00:05:18 - The nature of classical mechanics- 00:10:12 - Discrete vs continuous space in physics- 00:13:32 - Boundary of physics and philosophy- 00:18:44 - Post-quantum theory of classical gravity- 00:20:00 - Mongrel relativity- 00:24:00 - Issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity- 00:27:18 - Gravity and string theory- 00:34:26 - Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)- 00:45:31 - Quantum vs post-quantum noise- 00:58:08 - Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws- 01:03:35 - No-go theorem and classical gravity- 01:06:09 - Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds- 01:08:07 - Advice for quantum gravity researchers- 01:13:57 - Independent study and learning- 01:15:35 - Graviton entanglement testing- 01:20:05 - The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)- 01:21:26 - Future projects for TOE- 01:24:52 - Gratitude for supportSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Podcast w/ Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Jonathan Oppenheim's Quanta video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRbNXILroI- Chapel Hill Conference Documentary on Quantum Gravity (Curt Jaimungal): https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- The Second Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/1305.5278- Podcast w/ Chiara Marletto on TOE: COMING SOON https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything- Podcast with Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Podcast with Edward Frankel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- Podcast w/ Theo Von on TOE: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Every TOE Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:46:00 -0000 The Man Who Found Post-Quantum Reality: Jonathan Oppenheim full 164 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NKOd8imBa2s Prof. Jonathan Oppenheim focuses on the stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity, offering alternative views to loop quantum gravity and string theory. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Podcast w/ Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk - Jonathan Oppenheim's Quanta video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRbNXILroI - Chapel Hill Conference Documentary on Quantum Gravity (Curt Jaimungal): https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc - The Second Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/1305.5278 - Podcast w/ Chiara Marletto on TOE: COMING SOON https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything - Podcast with Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg - Podcast with Edward Frankel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc - Podcast w/ Theo Von on TOE: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673 - Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI - Podcast w/ Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY - Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs - Every TOE Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:37 Integrating general relativity and quantum theory - 00:05:18 The nature of classical mechanics - 00:10:12 Discrete vs continuous space in physics - 00:13:32 Boundary of physics and philosophy - 00:18:44 Post-quantum theory of classical gravity - 00:20:00 Mongrel relativity - 00:24:00 The issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity - 00:27:18 Gravity and string theory - 00:34:26 Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position) - 00:45:31 Quantum vs post-quantum noise - 00:58:08 Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws - 01:03:35 No-go theorem and classical gravity - 01:06:09 Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds - 01:08:07 Advice for quantum gravity researchers - 01:13:57 Independent study and learning - 01:15:35 Graviton entanglement testing - 01:20:05 The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey) - 01:21:26 Future projects for TOE - 01:24:52 Gratitude for support Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL) proposes stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity as post-quantum theory. He discusses the nature of classical mechanics, discrete versus continuous space, and the prospects of post‑quantum theories of gravity.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:37 - Integrating general relativity and quantum theory- 00:05:18 - The nature of classical mechanics- 00:10:12 - Discrete vs continuous space in physics- 00:13:32 - Boundary of physics and philosophy- 00:18:44 - Post-quantum theory of classical gravity- 00:20:00 - Mongrel relativity- 00:24:00 - Issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity- 00:27:18 - Gravity and string theory- 00:34:26 - Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)- 00:45:31 - Quantum vs post-quantum noise- 00:58:08 - Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws- 01:03:35 - No-go theorem and classical gravity- 01:06:09 - Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds- 01:08:07 - Advice for quantum gravity researchers- 01:13:57 - Independent study and learning- 01:15:35 - Graviton entanglement testing- 01:20:05 - The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)- 01:21:26 - Future projects for TOE- 01:24:52 - Gratitude for supportSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Podcast w/ Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Jonathan Oppenheim's Quanta video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRbNXILroI- Chapel Hill Conference Documentary on Quantum Gravity (Curt Jaimungal): https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- The Second Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/1305.5278- Podcast w/ Chiara Marletto on TOE: COMING SOON https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything- Podcast with Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Podcast with Edward Frankel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc- Podcast w/ Theo Von on TOE: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI- Podcast w/ Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Every TOE Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:37 - Integrating general relativity and quantum theory
- 00:05:18 - The nature of classical mechanics
- 00:10:12 - Discrete vs continuous space in physics
- 00:13:32 - Boundary of physics and philosophy
- 00:18:44 - Post-quantum theory of classical gravity
- 00:20:00 - Mongrel relativity
- 00:24:00 - Issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity
- 00:27:18 - Gravity and string theory
- 00:34:26 - Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)
- 00:45:31 - Quantum vs post-quantum noise
- 00:58:08 - Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws
- 01:03:35 - No-go theorem and classical gravity
- 01:06:09 - Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds
- 01:08:07 - Advice for quantum gravity researchers
- 01:13:57 - Independent study and learning
- 01:15:35 - Graviton entanglement testing
- 01:20:05 - The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)
- 01:21:26 - Future projects for TOE
- 01:24:52 - Gratitude for support

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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RESOURCES:

- Podcast w/ Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk
- Jonathan Oppenheim's Quanta video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkRbNXILroI
- Chapel Hill Conference Documentary on Quantum Gravity (Curt Jaimungal): https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc
- The Second Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics: https://arxiv.org/abs/1305.5278
- Podcast w/ Chiara Marletto on TOE: COMING SOON https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything
- Podcast with Lue Elizondo on TOE: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg
- Podcast with Edward Frankel on TOE: https://youtu.be/n_oPMcvHbAc
- Podcast w/ Theo Von on TOE: https://youtu.be/1cziCepYeEM?t=4673
- Podcast w/ Joscha Bach on TOE: https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI
- Podcast w/ Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs
- Every TOE Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoriesofEverything/playlists

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5699 no Edward Frenkel: What Mathematics Reveals About Death and the Self https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Edward Frenkel, a mathematician known for his work on string theory and the Langlands Program, joins us to explore the deep connections between infinity, death, and personal trauma. The conversation weaves together mathematics, philosophy, and the human experience, questioning the nature of consciousness and the limits of scientific theory.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:40 - The Langlands Program- 00:09:23 - Love and Math: An ode to mathematics- 00:13:09 - Art as a two-way street (reciprocal nature of artistic expression)- 00:18:28 - The Weil conjectures- 00:24:53 - Romantic side of math and the "Theory of Everything" as a process vs. a state- 00:30:39 - Paradoxes in math & axioms- 00:33:57 - Observer problem in mathematics- 00:39:55 - The debate on philosophy's role in science- 00:51:44 - "You can't get away from infinity."- 01:07:41 - Are computers conscious? Can they "think"? Turing's quotation- 01:18:33 - The limitations of computation and the unification of distinctions- 01:23:29 - Blurring lines between truth & beauty (algebraic-geometric interplay)- 01:33:48 - The terrifying question of self- 01:36:07 - Childhood memories and personal growth (transformative power of pain)- 01:49:30 - The struggle for excellence & reconnecting with the past- 02:17:26 - Death is love exposed most bare- 02:19:10 - Function fields in higher dimensional algebraic varieties- 02:25:12 - Superdeterminism w/ Sabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup- 02:37:08 - The human aspect in scientific theories- 02:39:00 - Even atheists reason backward from God to interpretations of quantum mechanics (Richard Hamming)- 02:43:02 - The unfulfilled promise of string theory- 03:01:33 - Credit and ethics in scientific fields (Eric Weinstein)SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Love and Math (Edward Frenkel): https://amzn.to/3ZiXyI1- From Mathematics to Philosophy (Hao Wang): https://amzn.to/3ZkIcTD- The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien): https://amzn.to/46bZnsw- Works of Carl Jung (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/44UKJF7- Works of Marie-Louise von Franz (Marie-Louise von Franz): https://amzn.to/3sWWg9D- Bhagavad Gita: https://amzn.to/3sTfrB8- The Undecidable (Martin Davis): https://amzn.to/48njW7u- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/44Zabcw- The Trouble with Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/3sXpmG6- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray (Sabine Hossenfelder): https://amzn.to/3Pna7xy- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit): https://amzn.to/44XJlBx- Debate w/ Sabine Λ Bernardo on Superdeterminism: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Podcast w/ Norman Wildberger TOE: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM- Podcast w/ Dror Bar Natan on TOE: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Podcast w/ Lex Friedman and Frenkel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 2): https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ- Podcast w/ Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Angela Collier on String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kya_LXa_y1E- Mike Wallace's Interview of Aldous Huxley (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alasBxZsb40- Edward Frenkel's Official Site: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's Soundcloud (DJ Moonshine): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein- Twitter (Edward Frenkel): https://twitter.com/edfrenkel- YouTube (Edward Frenkel): https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel- Instagram (Edward Frenkel): https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Peter Woit's Blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Edward Frenkel: Infinity, String Theory, Death, The Self full 163 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc Math professor Edward Frenkel discusses his work on string theory & the Langlands Program while reflecting on the profound themes of infinity, death, and trauma. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs BOOKS MENTIONED: - Love and Math (Edward Frenkel): https://amzn.to/3ZiXyI1 - From Mathematics to Philosophy (Hao Wang): https://amzn.to/3ZkIcTD - The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien): https://amzn.to/46bZnsw - Works of Carl Jung (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/44UKJF7 - Works of Marie-Louise von Franz (Marie-Louise von Franz): https://amzn.to/3sWWg9D - Bhagavad Gita: https://amzn.to/3sTfrB8 - The Undecidable (Martin Davis): https://amzn.to/48njW7u - The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/44Zabcw - The Trouble with Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/3sXpmG6 - Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray (Sabine Hossenfelder): https://amzn.to/3Pna7xy - Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit): https://amzn.to/44XJlBx VIDEOS MENTIONED: - Debate w/ Sabine Λ Bernardo on Superdeterminism: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k - Podcast w/ Norman Wildberger TOE: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM - Podcast w/ Dror Bar Natan on TOE: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c - Podcast w/ Lex Friedman and Frenkel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY - Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE: https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM (Part 2) and https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ (Part 1) - Podcast w/ Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA - Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw - Angela Collier on String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kya_LXa_y1E - Mike Wallace's Interview of Aldous Huxley (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alasBxZsb40 WEBSITES MENTIONED: - Edward Frenkel's Official Site: https://edwardfrenkel.com - Edward Frenkel's Soundcloud (DJ Moonshine): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein - Twitter (Edward Frenkel): https://twitter.com/edfrenkel - YouTube (Edward Frenkel): https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel - Instagram (Edward Frenkel): https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel - Peter Woit's Blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:03:40 The Langlands Program - 00:09:23 Love and Math: An ode to mathematics - 00:13:09 Art as a two-way street (reciprocal nature of artistic expression) - 00:18:28 The Weil conjectures - 00:24:53 Romantic side of math and the "Theory of Everything" as a process vs. a state - 00:30:39 Paradoxes in math & axioms - 00:33:57 Observer problem in mathematics - 00:39:55 The debate on philosophy's role in science - 00:51:44 "You can't get away from infinity." - 01:07:41 Are computers conscious? Can they "think"? Turing's quotation - 01:18:33 The limitations of computation and the unification of distinctions - 01:23:29 Blurring lines between truth & beauty (algebraic-geometric interplay) - 01:33:48 The terrifying question of self - 01:36:07 Childhood memories and personal growth (transformative power of pain) - 01:49:30 The struggle for excellence & reconnecting with the past - 02:17:26 Death is love exposed most bare - 02:19:10 Function fields in higher dimensional algebraic varieties - 02:25:12 Superdeterminism w/ Sabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup - 02:37:08 The human aspect in scientific theories - 02:39:00 Even atheists reason backward from God to interpretations of quantum mechanics (Richard Hamming) - 02:43:02 The unfulfilled promise of string theory - 03:01:33 Credit and ethics in scientific fields (Eric Weinstein) Edward Frenkel, a mathematician known for his work on string theory and the Langlands Program, joins us to explore the deep connections between infinity, death, and personal trauma. The conversation weaves together mathematics, philosophy, and the human experience, questioning the nature of consciousness and the limits of scientific theory.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:40 - The Langlands Program- 00:09:23 - Love and Math: An ode to mathematics- 00:13:09 - Art as a two-way street (reciprocal nature of artistic expression)- 00:18:28 - The Weil conjectures- 00:24:53 - Romantic side of math and the "Theory of Everything" as a process vs. a state- 00:30:39 - Paradoxes in math & axioms- 00:33:57 - Observer problem in mathematics- 00:39:55 - The debate on philosophy's role in science- 00:51:44 - "You can't get away from infinity."- 01:07:41 - Are computers conscious? Can they "think"? Turing's quotation- 01:18:33 - The limitations of computation and the unification of distinctions- 01:23:29 - Blurring lines between truth & beauty (algebraic-geometric interplay)- 01:33:48 - The terrifying question of self- 01:36:07 - Childhood memories and personal growth (transformative power of pain)- 01:49:30 - The struggle for excellence & reconnecting with the past- 02:17:26 - Death is love exposed most bare- 02:19:10 - Function fields in higher dimensional algebraic varieties- 02:25:12 - Superdeterminism w/ Sabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup- 02:37:08 - The human aspect in scientific theories- 02:39:00 - Even atheists reason backward from God to interpretations of quantum mechanics (Richard Hamming)- 02:43:02 - The unfulfilled promise of string theory- 03:01:33 - Credit and ethics in scientific fields (Eric Weinstein)SPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqsRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc- Love and Math (Edward Frenkel): https://amzn.to/3ZiXyI1- From Mathematics to Philosophy (Hao Wang): https://amzn.to/3ZkIcTD- The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien): https://amzn.to/46bZnsw- Works of Carl Jung (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/44UKJF7- Works of Marie-Louise von Franz (Marie-Louise von Franz): https://amzn.to/3sWWg9D- Bhagavad Gita: https://amzn.to/3sTfrB8- The Undecidable (Martin Davis): https://amzn.to/48njW7u- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/44Zabcw- The Trouble with Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/3sXpmG6- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray (Sabine Hossenfelder): https://amzn.to/3Pna7xy- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit): https://amzn.to/44XJlBx- Debate w/ Sabine Λ Bernardo on Superdeterminism: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- Podcast w/ Norman Wildberger TOE: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM- Podcast w/ Dror Bar Natan on TOE: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Podcast w/ Lex Friedman and Frenkel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 2): https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ- Podcast w/ Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- Angela Collier on String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kya_LXa_y1E- Mike Wallace's Interview of Aldous Huxley (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alasBxZsb40- Edward Frenkel's Official Site: https://edwardfrenkel.com- Edward Frenkel's Soundcloud (DJ Moonshine): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein- Twitter (Edward Frenkel): https://twitter.com/edfrenkel- YouTube (Edward Frenkel): https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel- Instagram (Edward Frenkel): https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel- Peter Woit's Blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:40 - The Langlands Program
- 00:09:23 - Love and Math: An ode to mathematics
- 00:13:09 - Art as a two-way street (reciprocal nature of artistic expression)
- 00:18:28 - The Weil conjectures
- 00:24:53 - Romantic side of math and the "Theory of Everything" as a process vs. a state
- 00:30:39 - Paradoxes in math & axioms
- 00:33:57 - Observer problem in mathematics
- 00:39:55 - The debate on philosophy's role in science
- 00:51:44 - "You can't get away from infinity."
- 01:07:41 - Are computers conscious? Can they "think"? Turing's quotation
- 01:18:33 - The limitations of computation and the unification of distinctions
- 01:23:29 - Blurring lines between truth & beauty (algebraic-geometric interplay)
- 01:33:48 - The terrifying question of self
- 01:36:07 - Childhood memories and personal growth (transformative power of pain)
- 01:49:30 - The struggle for excellence & reconnecting with the past
- 02:17:26 - Death is love exposed most bare
- 02:19:10 - Function fields in higher dimensional algebraic varieties
- 02:25:12 - Superdeterminism w/ Sabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup
- 02:37:08 - The human aspect in scientific theories
- 02:39:00 - Even atheists reason backward from God to interpretations of quantum mechanics (Richard Hamming)
- 02:43:02 - The unfulfilled promise of string theory
- 03:01:33 - Credit and ethics in scientific fields (Eric Weinstein)

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- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc
- Love and Math (Edward Frenkel): https://amzn.to/3ZiXyI1
- From Mathematics to Philosophy (Hao Wang): https://amzn.to/3ZkIcTD
- The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien): https://amzn.to/46bZnsw
- Works of Carl Jung (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/44UKJF7
- Works of Marie-Louise von Franz (Marie-Louise von Franz): https://amzn.to/3sWWg9D
- Bhagavad Gita: https://amzn.to/3sTfrB8
- The Undecidable (Martin Davis): https://amzn.to/48njW7u
- The Emperor's New Mind (Roger Penrose): https://amzn.to/44Zabcw
- The Trouble with Physics (Lee Smolin): https://amzn.to/3sXpmG6
- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray (Sabine Hossenfelder): https://amzn.to/3Pna7xy
- Not Even Wrong (Peter Woit): https://amzn.to/44XJlBx
- Debate w/ Sabine Λ Bernardo on Superdeterminism: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k
- Podcast w/ Norman Wildberger TOE: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM
- Podcast w/ Dror Bar Natan on TOE: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c
- Podcast w/ Lex Friedman and Frenkel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY
- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 2): https://youtu.be/U3pQWkE2KqM
- Podcast w/ Richard Borcherds on TOE (Part 1): https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ
- Podcast w/ Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://youtu.be/walaNM7KiYA
- Podcast w/ Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE
- Podcast w/ Eric Weinstein on TOE: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw
- Angela Collier on String Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kya_LXa_y1E
- Mike Wallace's Interview of Aldous Huxley (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alasBxZsb40
- Edward Frenkel's Official Site: https://edwardfrenkel.com
- Edward Frenkel's Soundcloud (DJ Moonshine): https://soundcloud.com/moonstein
- Twitter (Edward Frenkel): https://twitter.com/edfrenkel
- YouTube (Edward Frenkel): https://www.youtube.com/edfrenkel
- Instagram (Edward Frenkel): https://www.instagram.com/edfrenkel
- Peter Woit's Blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11989 no Jeffrey Mishlove: Controlled Studies on Remote Viewing and Psi https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jeffrey Mishlove discusses the intersection of dreams, parapsychology, and the active observer approach to consciousness, exploring how mystical experiences and media influence shape our understanding of the unseen. The conversation also delves into academic research, the reflexive universe concept, and the role of perception in death and psychic abilities.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:15 - Jeffrey's Parapsychology Journey- 00:07:53 - Mystical Experiences- 00:11:10 - Media Influence in Non-Profit Sector- 00:13:01 - How Do You Even Get a Degree in Parapsychology?!- 00:18:22 - Academic Exploration of the Unseen- 00:27:10 - The Reflexive Universe and Spirit's Descent into Matter- 00:33:00 - Archetypal Synchronistic Resonance and Past Life Connection- 00:43:31 - The Intrigue of William James- 00:51:00 - Egyptian View on Death, Soul Fragmentation, and Reincarnation- 01:01:15 - Death's Dependence on Perception- 01:04:32 - Universal Cosmological Structure- 01:14:52 - Implications of Parapsychological Tests- 01:27:33 - Role of Aliens in Enhancing Psychic Abilities- 01:39:02 - Imprecision in Paranormal Research- 01:52:53 - Meta-systems Beyond Science (Abhijgnosis?)- 02:05:16 - Perennial Wisdom and the Evolution of Theologies- 02:11:01 - Enlightenment Misinterpretation, Ego Traps, and Spiritual Growth- 02:18:53 - Talmudic Legends- 02:26:57 - Enhancing Psi Ability- 02:36:52 - Jungian Collective Unconscious & Freudian Remarks- 02:38:00 - Psychic Potential: Threat or Evolution?- 02:40:53 - Facing Our Darkness: Spiritual Paths & Jungian Shadows- 02:55:30 - Linda Moulton Howe's and Bigelow's ResearchSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY- New Thinking Allowed (Jeffrey's Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@NewThinkingAllowed- Podcast w/ Dennis McKenna on TOE: https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU- Podcast w/ Ryan Graves (interviews Curt): https://youtu.be/MdNVKQlP3SA- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (10 min clip): https://youtu.be/ywjaGO0jhco- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (full version): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- The Reflexive Universe: Evolution of Consciousness (Arthur M. Young): https://amzn.to/460QAtl- The Red Book (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P8b7p6- Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death (F. W. H. Myers): https://amzn.to/4846xBa- Tech Bondage, Slavery of the Human Spirit (James Tunney): https://amzn.to/45GPFi8- Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P2GKR3- The Forgotten Language (Eric Fromm): https://amzn.to/4846FRa Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0000 Jeffrey Mishlove: Remote Viewing & Testing the Paranormal full 162 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY Jeffrey Mishlove explores the crossroads of dreams, parapsychology, and the active observer approach in consciousness studies, shedding light on the intricacies of the human mind. NOTE: It's crucial to clarify that the perspectives expressed by this guest (and every other) don't mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal.  - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - New Thinking Allowed (Jeffrey's Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@NewThinkingAllowed - Podcast w/ Dennis McKenna on TOE: https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU - Podcast w/ Ryan Graves (interviews Curt): https://youtu.be/MdNVKQlP3SA - Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (10 min clip): https://youtu.be/ywjaGO0jhco - Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (full version): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - The Reflexive Universe: Evolution of Consciousness (Arthur M. Young): https://amzn.to/460QAtl - The Red Book (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P8b7p6 - Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death (F. W. H. Myers): https://amzn.to/4846xBa - Tech Bondage, Slavery of the Human Spirit (James Tunney): https://amzn.to/45GPFi8 - Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P2GKR3 - The Forgotten Language (Eric Fromm): https://amzn.to/4846FRa TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:15 Jeffrey's Parapsychology Journey - 00:07:53 Mystical Experiences - 00:11:10 Media Influence in Non-Profit Sector - 00:13:01 How Do You Even Get a Degree in Parapsychology?! - 00:18:22 Academic Exploration of the Unseen - 00:27:10 The "Reflexive Universe" and Spirit's Descent into Matter - 00:33:00 Archetypal Synchronistic Resonance and "Past Life" Connection - 00:43:31 The Intrigue of William James - 00:51:00 Egyptian View on Death, Soul Fragmentation, and Reincarnation - 01:01:15 Death's Dependence on Perception - 01:04:32 Universal Cosmological Structure - 01:14:52 Implications of Parapsychological Tests - 01:27:33 Role of "Aliens" in Enhancing Psychic Abilities - 01:39:02 Imprecision in Paranormal Research - 01:52:53 Meta-systems Beyond Science (Abhijgnosis?) - 02:05:16 Perennial Wisdom and the Evolution of Theologies - 02:11:01 Enlightenment Misinterpretation, Ego Traps, and Spiritual Growth - 02:18:53 Talmudic Legends - 02:26:57 Enhancing Psi Ability - 02:36:52 Jungian Collective Unconscious & Freudian Remarks - 02:38:00 Psychic Potential: Threat or Evolution? - 02:40:53 Facing Our Darkness: Spiritual Paths & Jungian Shadows - 02:55:30 Linda Moulton Howe's and Bigelow's Research Jeffrey Mishlove discusses the intersection of dreams, parapsychology, and the active observer approach to consciousness, exploring how mystical experiences and media influence shape our understanding of the unseen. The conversation also delves into academic research, the reflexive universe concept, and the role of perception in death and psychic abilities.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:15 - Jeffrey's Parapsychology Journey- 00:07:53 - Mystical Experiences- 00:11:10 - Media Influence in Non-Profit Sector- 00:13:01 - How Do You Even Get a Degree in Parapsychology?!- 00:18:22 - Academic Exploration of the Unseen- 00:27:10 - The Reflexive Universe and Spirit's Descent into Matter- 00:33:00 - Archetypal Synchronistic Resonance and Past Life Connection- 00:43:31 - The Intrigue of William James- 00:51:00 - Egyptian View on Death, Soul Fragmentation, and Reincarnation- 01:01:15 - Death's Dependence on Perception- 01:04:32 - Universal Cosmological Structure- 01:14:52 - Implications of Parapsychological Tests- 01:27:33 - Role of Aliens in Enhancing Psychic Abilities- 01:39:02 - Imprecision in Paranormal Research- 01:52:53 - Meta-systems Beyond Science (Abhijgnosis?)- 02:05:16 - Perennial Wisdom and the Evolution of Theologies- 02:11:01 - Enlightenment Misinterpretation, Ego Traps, and Spiritual Growth- 02:18:53 - Talmudic Legends- 02:26:57 - Enhancing Psi Ability- 02:36:52 - Jungian Collective Unconscious & Freudian Remarks- 02:38:00 - Psychic Potential: Threat or Evolution?- 02:40:53 - Facing Our Darkness: Spiritual Paths & Jungian Shadows- 02:55:30 - Linda Moulton Howe's and Bigelow's ResearchSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad-free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VFpHk9WqCrY- New Thinking Allowed (Jeffrey's Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@NewThinkingAllowed- Podcast w/ Dennis McKenna on TOE: https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU- Podcast w/ Ryan Graves (interviews Curt): https://youtu.be/MdNVKQlP3SA- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (10 min clip): https://youtu.be/ywjaGO0jhco- Podcast w/ Karl Friston on EGO DEATH (full version): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- The Reflexive Universe: Evolution of Consciousness (Arthur M. Young): https://amzn.to/460QAtl- The Red Book (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P8b7p6- Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death (F. W. H. Myers): https://amzn.to/4846xBa- Tech Bondage, Slavery of the Human Spirit (James Tunney): https://amzn.to/45GPFi8- Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Carl Jung): https://amzn.to/3P2GKR3- The Forgotten Language (Eric Fromm): https://amzn.to/4846FRa Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:15 - Jeffrey's Parapsychology Journey
- 00:07:53 - Mystical Experiences
- 00:11:10 - Media Influence in Non-Profit Sector
- 00:13:01 - How Do You Even Get a Degree in Parapsychology?!
- 00:18:22 - Academic Exploration of the Unseen
- 00:27:10 - The Reflexive Universe and Spirit's Descent into Matter
- 00:33:00 - Archetypal Synchronistic Resonance and Past Life Connection
- 00:43:31 - The Intrigue of William James
- 00:51:00 - Egyptian View on Death, Soul Fragmentation, and Reincarnation
- 01:01:15 - Death's Dependence on Perception
- 01:04:32 - Universal Cosmological Structure
- 01:14:52 - Implications of Parapsychological Tests
- 01:27:33 - Role of Aliens in Enhancing Psychic Abilities
- 01:39:02 - Imprecision in Paranormal Research
- 01:52:53 - Meta-systems Beyond Science (Abhijgnosis?)
- 02:05:16 - Perennial Wisdom and the Evolution of Theologies
- 02:11:01 - Enlightenment Misinterpretation, Ego Traps, and Spiritual Growth
- 02:18:53 - Talmudic Legends
- 02:26:57 - Enhancing Psi Ability
- 02:36:52 - Jungian Collective Unconscious & Freudian Remarks
- 02:38:00 - Psychic Potential: Threat or Evolution?
- 02:40:53 - Facing Our Darkness: Spiritual Paths & Jungian Shadows
- 02:55:30 - Linda Moulton Howe's and Bigelow's Research

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]]> 11550 no Lue Elizondo: The Terrifying Truth Behind UFOs https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Lue Elizondo reveals terrifying UFO evidence including Skinwalker incidents and alleged biological programs. The episode also features a conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson exploring the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life.RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/GYY1Mw8TVtg- Luis Elizondo: UFOs, Skinwalker, Remo...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&t=0s- Luis Elizondo: Gov't Has Biological U...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=0s- Neil deGrasse Tyson: UFOs, Philosophy...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:03:00 -0000 Lue Elizondo Reveals The Terrifying Truth Behind UFOs [Compilation from 2021 / 2022] full 161 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/GYY1Mw8TVtg - PART 1 with Lue:    • Luis Elizondo: UFOs, Skinwalker, Remo...   - PART 2 w/ Lue:    • Luis Elizondo: Gov't Has Biological U...   - Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on UFOs:    • Neil deGrasse Tyson: UFOs, Philosophy...   Lue Elizondo reveals terrifying UFO evidence including Skinwalker incidents and alleged biological programs. The episode also features a conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson exploring the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life.RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/GYY1Mw8TVtg- Luis Elizondo: UFOs, Skinwalker, Remo...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&t=0s- Luis Elizondo: Gov't Has Biological U...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=0s- Neil deGrasse Tyson: UFOs, Philosophy...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Luis Elizondo: Gov't Has Biological U...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wULw64ZL1Bg&t=0s
- Neil deGrasse Tyson: UFOs, Philosophy...: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs&t=0s

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]]> 1147 no Gregory Chaitin: Complexity, Randomness, and the Omega Number https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Gregory Chaitin explores algorithmic information theory, Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, and the enigmatic Omega number, probing what randomness truly means. He also tackles topics from cold fusion to the foundations of life, linking mathematics, physics, and metaphysics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Chaitin's Unconventional Self-Taught Journey- 00:06:56 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem and Algorithmic Randomness- 00:12:00 - The Infinite Calculation Paradox and Omega Number's Complexity (Halting Probability)- 00:27:38 - God is a Mathematician: An Ontological Basis- 00:37:06 - Emergence of Information as a Fundamental Substance- 00:53:10 - Evolution and the Modern Synthesis (Physics-Based vs. Computational-Based Life)- 01:08:43 - Turing's Less Known Masterpiece- 01:16:58 - Extended Evolutionary Synthesis and Epigenetics- 01:21:20 - Renormalization and Tractability- 01:28:15 - The Infinite Fitness Function- 01:42:03 - Progress in Mathematics despite Incompleteness- 01:48:38 - Unconventional Academic Approach- 01:50:35 - Godel's Incompleteness, Mathematical Intuition, and the Platonic World- 02:06:01 - The Enigma of Creativity in Mathematics- 02:15:37 - Dark Matter: A More Stable Form of Hydrogen? (Hydrinos)- 02:23:33 - Stigma and the "Reputation Trap" in Science- 02:28:43 - Cold Fusion- 02:29:28 - The Stagnation of Physics- 02:41:33 - Defining Randomness: The Chaos of 0s and 1s- 02:52:01 - The Struggles For Young Mathematicians and Physicists (Advice)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Meta Math and the Quest for Omega (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3stCFxH- Visual math episode on Chaitin's constant: https://youtu.be/WLASHxChXKM- Podcast w/ David Wolpert on TOE: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- A Mathematician's Apology (G. H. Hardy): https://amzn.to/3qOEbtL- The Physicalization of Metamathematics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3YUcGLL- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Proving Darwin (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3L0hSbs- What is Life? (Erwin Schrödinger): https://amzn.to/3YVk8Xm- "On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem" (Alan Turing): https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/Turing_Paper_1936.pdf- "The Major Transitions in Evolution" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PdzYci- "The Origins of Life: From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PeKFeM- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gödel (Rebecca Goldstein): https://amzn.to/3Pf8Yt4- Rebecca Goldstein on TOE on Godel's Incompleteness: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y- Gödel's Proof (Ernest Nagel and James R. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0000 Gregory Chaitin: Complexity, Metabiology, Gödel, Cold Fusion, and What is Randomness? full 160 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/zMPnrNL3zsE Gregory Chaitin discusses algorithmic information theory, its relationship with Gödel incompleteness theorems, and the properties of Omega number.  Topics of discussion include algorithmic information theory, Gödel incompleteness theorems, and the Omega number. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. Sponsors:  - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Meta Math and the Quest for Omega (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3stCFxH - Visual math episode on Chaitin's constant: https://youtu.be/WLASHxChXKM - Podcast w/ David Wolpert on TOE: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY - A Mathematician's Apology (G. H. Hardy): https://amzn.to/3qOEbtL - The Physicalization of Metamathematics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3YUcGLL - Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs - Proving Darwin (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3L0hSbs - What is Life? (Erwin Schrödinger): https://amzn.to/3YVk8Xm - "On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem" (Alan Turing): https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/T... - "The Major Transitions in Evolution" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PdzYci - "The Origins of Life: From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PeKFeM - Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs - Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gödel (Rebecca Goldstein): https://amzn.to/3Pf8Yt4 - Rebecca Goldstein on TOE on Godel's Incompleteness: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y - Gödel's Proof (Ernest Nagel and James R. Newman): https://amzn.to/3QX89q1 - Giant Brains, or Machines That Think (Edmund Callis Berkeley): https://amzn.to/3QXniYj - An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications (William Feller): https://amzn.to/44tWjXI TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:27 Chaitin's Unconventional Self-Taught Journey - 00:06:56 Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem and Algorithmic Randomness - 00:12:00 The Infinite Calculation Paradox and Omega Number's Complexity (Halting Probability) - 00:27:38 God is a Mathematician: An Ontological Basis - 00:37:06 Emergence of Information as a Fundamental Substance - 00:53:10 Evolution and the Modern Synthesis (Physics-Based vs. Computational-Based Life) - 01:08:43 Turing's Less Known Masterpiece - 01:16:58 Extended Evolutionary Synthesis and Epigenetics - 01:21:20 Renormalization and Tractability - 01:28:15 The Infinite Fitness Function - 01:42:03 Progress in Mathematics despite Incompleteness - 01:48:38 Unconventional Academic Approach - 01:50:35 Godel's Incompleteness, Mathematical Intuition, and the Platonic World - 02:06:01 The Enigma of Creativity in Mathematics - 02:15:37 Dark Matter: A More Stable Form of Hydrogen? (Hydrinos) - 02:23:33 Stigma and the "Reputation Trap" in Science - 02:28:43 Cold Fusion - 02:29:28 The Stagnation of Physics - 02:41:33 Defining Randomness: The Chaos of 0s and 1s - 02:52:01 The Struggles For Young Mathematicians and Physicists (Advice) Gregory Chaitin explores algorithmic information theory, Gödel’s incompleteness theorems, and the enigmatic Omega number, probing what randomness truly means. He also tackles topics from cold fusion to the foundations of life, linking mathematics, physics, and metaphysics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Chaitin's Unconventional Self-Taught Journey- 00:06:56 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem and Algorithmic Randomness- 00:12:00 - The Infinite Calculation Paradox and Omega Number's Complexity (Halting Probability)- 00:27:38 - God is a Mathematician: An Ontological Basis- 00:37:06 - Emergence of Information as a Fundamental Substance- 00:53:10 - Evolution and the Modern Synthesis (Physics-Based vs. Computational-Based Life)- 01:08:43 - Turing's Less Known Masterpiece- 01:16:58 - Extended Evolutionary Synthesis and Epigenetics- 01:21:20 - Renormalization and Tractability- 01:28:15 - The Infinite Fitness Function- 01:42:03 - Progress in Mathematics despite Incompleteness- 01:48:38 - Unconventional Academic Approach- 01:50:35 - Godel's Incompleteness, Mathematical Intuition, and the Platonic World- 02:06:01 - The Enigma of Creativity in Mathematics- 02:15:37 - Dark Matter: A More Stable Form of Hydrogen? (Hydrinos)- 02:23:33 - Stigma and the "Reputation Trap" in Science- 02:28:43 - Cold Fusion- 02:29:28 - The Stagnation of Physics- 02:41:33 - Defining Randomness: The Chaos of 0s and 1s- 02:52:01 - The Struggles For Young Mathematicians and Physicists (Advice)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Meta Math and the Quest for Omega (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3stCFxH- Visual math episode on Chaitin's constant: https://youtu.be/WLASHxChXKM- Podcast w/ David Wolpert on TOE: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- A Mathematician's Apology (G. H. Hardy): https://amzn.to/3qOEbtL- The Physicalization of Metamathematics (Stephen Wolfram): https://amzn.to/3YUcGLL- Podcast w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Proving Darwin (Gregory Chaitin): https://amzn.to/3L0hSbs- What is Life? (Erwin Schrödinger): https://amzn.to/3YVk8Xm- "On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem" (Alan Turing): https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~robins/Turing_Paper_1936.pdf- "The Major Transitions in Evolution" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PdzYci- "The Origins of Life: From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language" (John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry): https://amzn.to/3PeKFeM- Podcast w/ Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gödel (Rebecca Goldstein): https://amzn.to/3Pf8Yt4- Rebecca Goldstein on TOE on Godel's Incompleteness: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y- Gödel's Proof (Ernest Nagel and James R. Newman): https://amzn.to/3QX89q1- Giant Brains, or Machines That Think (Edmund Callis Berkeley): https://amzn.to/3QXniYj- An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications (William Feller): https://amzn.to/44tWjXI- https://youtu.be/zMPnrNL3zsE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:27 - Chaitin's Unconventional Self-Taught Journey
- 00:06:56 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem and Algorithmic Randomness
- 00:12:00 - The Infinite Calculation Paradox and Omega Number's Complexity (Halting Probability)
- 00:27:38 - God is a Mathematician: An Ontological Basis
- 00:37:06 - Emergence of Information as a Fundamental Substance
- 00:53:10 - Evolution and the Modern Synthesis (Physics-Based vs. Computational-Based Life)
- 01:08:43 - Turing's Less Known Masterpiece
- 01:16:58 - Extended Evolutionary Synthesis and Epigenetics
- 01:21:20 - Renormalization and Tractability
- 01:28:15 - The Infinite Fitness Function
- 01:42:03 - Progress in Mathematics despite Incompleteness
- 01:48:38 - Unconventional Academic Approach
- 01:50:35 - Godel's Incompleteness, Mathematical Intuition, and the Platonic World
- 02:06:01 - The Enigma of Creativity in Mathematics
- 02:15:37 - Dark Matter: A More Stable Form of Hydrogen? (Hydrinos)
- 02:23:33 - Stigma and the "Reputation Trap" in Science
- 02:28:43 - Cold Fusion
- 02:29:28 - The Stagnation of Physics
- 02:41:33 - Defining Randomness: The Chaos of 0s and 1s
- 02:52:01 - The Struggles For Young Mathematicians and Physicists (Advice)

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]]> 11632 no Anand Vaidya: What Lies Beyond Both Dualism and Non-Dualism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Anand Vaidya (philosophy professor) challenges non-dualism misconceptions and connects Gnosticism to consciousness. He draws connections between ancient teachings and modern thought, offering fresh perspectives for listeners.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0000 Anand Vaidya: Moving BEYOND Non-Dualism full 159 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNmusKn6t_U Anand Vaidya, prof. of philosophy at San Jose State University, talks about consciousness, Gnosticism, non-dualism, and the misconceptions about Eastern philosophies. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: TIMESTAMPS: Anand Vaidya (philosophy professor) challenges non-dualism misconceptions and connects Gnosticism to consciousness. He draws connections between ancient teachings and modern thought, offering fresh perspectives for listeners.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad‑free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 3889 no David Hand: How Dark Data Makes AI and LLMs Dangerously Unreliable https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Hand, a professor of statistics, explains how ChatGPT and other large language models hide behind dark data, leading to misleading outputs. He also critiques the peer‑review process and the perils of partial truths in scientific modeling.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:34 - What is Dark Data? (missing data matters more than what you have)- 00:07:03 - The perils of "changing definitions"- 00:09:15 - David on writing and his selective process- 00:20:15 - Theory-driven vs. data-driven models (& the constitution of LLMs)- 00:32:08 - The dilemma of partial truths- 00:34:40 - The "File Drawer Problem" & its adverse effects on clinical trials- 00:39:09 - Regression to the mean (how random variations lead to misleading conclusions)- 00:44:12 - Publication bias- 00:48:03 - Open-access models and their pitfalls- 00:54:06 - Why LLMs are simultaneously brilliant & stupid- 01:03:40 - David’s daily routine- 01:06:24 - The mean vs. median- 01:11:07 - Every type of "Dark Data" listed (watch this first!)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41JBrC5e5tA- Dark Data: https://amzn.to/446Fou1- The Improbability Principle: https://amzn.to/3DOn1iX Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:51:00 -0000 David Hand: Ai, Dark Data, LLMs, Peer Review full 158 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41JBrC5e5tA David Hand, professor of statistics, reveals how ChatGPT lies with "dark data"; more generally, large language models and even peer review. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch DAVID HAND'S BOOKS: - Dark Data: https://amzn.to/446Fou1 - The Improbability Principle: https://amzn.to/3DOn1iX TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 What is Dark Data? (missing data matters more than what you have) 00:07:03 The perils of "changing definitions" 00:09:15 David on writing and his selective process 00:20:15 Theory-driven vs. data-driven models (& the constitution of LLMs) 00:32:08 The dilemma of partial truths 00:34:40 The "File Drawer Problem" & its adverse effects on clinical trials 00:39:09 Regression to the mean (how random variations lead to misleading conclusions) 00:44:12 Publication bias 00:48:03 Open-access models and their pitfalls 00:54:06 Why LLMs are simultaneously brilliant & stupid  01:03:40 David’s daily routine 01:06:24 The mean vs. median 01:11:07 Every type of "Dark Data" listed (watch this first!) David Hand, a professor of statistics, explains how ChatGPT and other large language models hide behind dark data, leading to misleading outputs. He also critiques the peer‑review process and the perils of partial truths in scientific modeling.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:34 - What is Dark Data? (missing data matters more than what you have)- 00:07:03 - The perils of "changing definitions"- 00:09:15 - David on writing and his selective process- 00:20:15 - Theory-driven vs. data-driven models (& the constitution of LLMs)- 00:32:08 - The dilemma of partial truths- 00:34:40 - The "File Drawer Problem" & its adverse effects on clinical trials- 00:39:09 - Regression to the mean (how random variations lead to misleading conclusions)- 00:44:12 - Publication bias- 00:48:03 - Open-access models and their pitfalls- 00:54:06 - Why LLMs are simultaneously brilliant & stupid- 01:03:40 - David’s daily routine- 01:06:24 - The mean vs. median- 01:11:07 - Every type of "Dark Data" listed (watch this first!)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41JBrC5e5tA- Dark Data: https://amzn.to/446Fou1- The Improbability Principle: https://amzn.to/3DOn1iX Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:34 - What is Dark Data? (missing data matters more than what you have)
- 00:07:03 - The perils of "changing definitions"
- 00:09:15 - David on writing and his selective process
- 00:20:15 - Theory-driven vs. data-driven models (& the constitution of LLMs)
- 00:32:08 - The dilemma of partial truths
- 00:34:40 - The "File Drawer Problem" & its adverse effects on clinical trials
- 00:39:09 - Regression to the mean (how random variations lead to misleading conclusions)
- 00:44:12 - Publication bias
- 00:48:03 - Open-access models and their pitfalls
- 00:54:06 - Why LLMs are simultaneously brilliant & stupid
- 01:03:40 - David’s daily routine
- 01:06:24 - The mean vs. median
- 01:11:07 - Every type of "Dark Data" listed (watch this first!)

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]]> 5019 no Dennis McKenna: Why Psychedelics Deceive as Much as They Reveal https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist and brother of Terrence McKenna, explores how psychedelics function within community contexts, the hurdles of consciousness research, and the practical and philosophical dimensions of modern psychoactive drug use. He reflects on his brother’s legacy, the Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, and the future of ethnopharmacologic searches.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:19 - Dennis McKenna's working habits / quotidianness- 00:03:49 - "Hang up when you receive the message"- 00:08:35 - Psychedelics aren't meant to be taken isolated from community- 00:13:22 - Terrence, the family, and Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss- 00:18:46 - Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs (ESPD)- 00:27:49 - MDMA's uses (and designer drugs)- 00:40:31 - Mycelium vs. fruiting bodies- 00:46:03 - Psychological metamorphosis without hallucinogens?- 00:56:46 - Staying "grounded" and not being "high" all the time- 00:59:23 - Terrence never found ground and got lost- 01:12:13 - Perils of investigations into consciousness- 01:14:47 - Gender differences in psychedelics- 01:15:24 - Love in disunity rather than pure "connectedness"SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU- Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss (Dennis' book): https://amzn.to/3QmjzmT- ETHNOPHARMACOLOGIC SEARCH FOR PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: https://espd55.com- Dennis' website: https://mckenna.academy/- Karl Friston TOE podcast (Cautions on Consciousness): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:07:00 -0000 Dennis McKenna: Deceptive Psychedelics, Consciousness full 157 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU Dennis McKenna is the brother of Terrence McKenna and is an ethnopharmacologist / research pharmacognosist. His knowledge of psychedelics is extensive. Listen now early and ad-free on Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal.  - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss (Dennis' book): https://amzn.to/3QmjzmT - ETHNOPHARMACOLOGIC SEARCH FOR PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: https://espd55.com - Dennis' website: https://mckenna.academy/ - Karl Friston TOE podcast (Cautions on Consciousness): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:19 Dennis McKenna's working habits / quotidianness 00:03:49 "Hang up when you receive the message" 00:08:35 Psychedelics aren't meant to be taken isolated from community 00:13:22 Terrence, the family, and Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss 00:18:46 Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs (ESPD) 00:27:49 MDMA's uses (and designer drugs) 00:40:31 Mycelium vs. fruiting bodies 00:46:03 Psychological metamorphosis without hallucinogens? 00:56:46 Staying "grounded" and not being "high" all the time 00:59:23 Terrence never found ground and got lost 01:12:13 Perils of investigations into consciousness 01:14:47 Gender differences in psychedelics 01:15:24 Love in disunity rather than pure "connectedness" Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist and brother of Terrence McKenna, explores how psychedelics function within community contexts, the hurdles of consciousness research, and the practical and philosophical dimensions of modern psychoactive drug use. He reflects on his brother’s legacy, the Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, and the future of ethnopharmacologic searches.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:19 - Dennis McKenna's working habits / quotidianness- 00:03:49 - "Hang up when you receive the message"- 00:08:35 - Psychedelics aren't meant to be taken isolated from community- 00:13:22 - Terrence, the family, and Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss- 00:18:46 - Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs (ESPD)- 00:27:49 - MDMA's uses (and designer drugs)- 00:40:31 - Mycelium vs. fruiting bodies- 00:46:03 - Psychological metamorphosis without hallucinogens?- 00:56:46 - Staying "grounded" and not being "high" all the time- 00:59:23 - Terrence never found ground and got lost- 01:12:13 - Perils of investigations into consciousness- 01:14:47 - Gender differences in psychedelics- 01:15:24 - Love in disunity rather than pure "connectedness"SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU- Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss (Dennis' book): https://amzn.to/3QmjzmT- ETHNOPHARMACOLOGIC SEARCH FOR PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: https://espd55.com- Dennis' website: https://mckenna.academy/- Karl Friston TOE podcast (Cautions on Consciousness): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:19 - Dennis McKenna's working habits / quotidianness
- 00:03:49 - "Hang up when you receive the message"
- 00:08:35 - Psychedelics aren't meant to be taken isolated from community
- 00:13:22 - Terrence, the family, and Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss
- 00:18:46 - Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs (ESPD)
- 00:27:49 - MDMA's uses (and designer drugs)
- 00:40:31 - Mycelium vs. fruiting bodies
- 00:46:03 - Psychological metamorphosis without hallucinogens?
- 00:56:46 - Staying "grounded" and not being "high" all the time
- 00:59:23 - Terrence never found ground and got lost
- 01:12:13 - Perils of investigations into consciousness
- 01:14:47 - Gender differences in psychedelics
- 01:15:24 - Love in disunity rather than pure "connectedness"

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- https://youtu.be/I9fJbns2aBU
- Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss (Dennis' book): https://amzn.to/3QmjzmT
- ETHNOPHARMACOLOGIC SEARCH FOR PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS: https://espd55.com
- Dennis' website: https://mckenna.academy/
- Karl Friston TOE podcast (Cautions on Consciousness): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M

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]]> 5174 no Noam Chomsky: Buddhism, ChatGPT, and the Hard Problem of Mind https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky’s ideas are examined alongside Buddhism, AI, and the mind‑body problem, questioning whether language rules and consciousness can be reduced to algorithms. The conversation also tackles the impact of ChatGPT, modern language models, and philosophical implications for science and morality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:50 - AI world government concept- 00:06:23 - Introspection limits and power- 00:09:02 - Buddhism, Taoism, language, suffering- 00:09:54 - Human survival question- 00:10:44 - Progress on language rule study- 00:13:02 - Recursive merge- 00:26:08 - Dolphin and sperm whale language complexity- 00:29:32 - Philosophy of science- 00:32:54 - Symbol grounding and moral philosophy- 00:41:20 - Science analogy quote- 00:42:36 - Mind‑body problem critique- 00:51:21 - Hossenfelder on ChatGPT understanding language- 00:55:00 - Language models refute Chomsky- 00:58:56 - Bare phrase structure theory- 01:01:09 - Intentionality and Chinese Room- 01:05:45 - Generative grammar and CTMU- 01:07:52 - Consciousness creating reality?- 01:11:59 - Universal Grammar vs Bayesian modeling- 01:13:28 - AGI scares Chomsky- 01:14:56 - Linguistic successors of Chomsky- 01:16:11 - Human language vs arithmetic capacity- 01:20:23 - Certainty, nihilismSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Paper "refuting" Chomsky by Piantadosi: https://lingbuzz.net/lingbuzz/007180- Sabine Hossenfelder video on ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5zGh2fui0- Every Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Terrence Deacon on TOE (Symbol Grounding Problem): https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky: Buddhism, Ai, ChatGPT, Mind-Body full 156 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Paper "refuting" Chomsky by Piantadosi: https://lingbuzz.net/lingbuzz/007180 - Sabine Hossenfelder video on ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5zGh2fui0 - Every Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY - Terrence Deacon on TOE (Symbol Grounding Problem): https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:50 Artificially intelligence "world government" 00:06:23 Introspection for self-knowledge (limits and power) 00:09:02 Buddhism and Taoism (for language) + suffering 00:09:54 Will humans survive? 00:10:44 What progress has been made in the study of language rules 00:13:02 Recursive "merge" 00:26:08 Dolphin and sperm whale languages (complexity measure?) 00:29:32 Philosophy of science  00:32:54 Symbol grounding problem and grounding moral philosophy 00:41:20 "Science is like a drunk at a lamppost" 00:42:36 Mind-body problem is misconceived  00:51:21 Sabine Hossenfelder on "ChatGPT Understands Language" 00:55:00 Modern language models refute Chomsky's approach to language 00:58:56 Bare phrase structure theory (inclusiveness condition) 01:01:09 Intentionality and Searle's Chinese Room Experiment 01:05:45 Generative grammar and metaphysics (Langan's CTMU) 01:07:52 Consciousness creating reality? 01:11:59 Does Universal Grammar hold up to "Bayesian modeling"? 01:13:28 AGI Scaring Chomsky 01:14:56 Linguistic successors of Chomsky 01:16:11 Human language capacity vs. arithmetical capacity (is it related?) 01:20:23 "You can't know anything for certain" and Nihilism Noam Chomsky’s ideas are examined alongside Buddhism, AI, and the mind‑body problem, questioning whether language rules and consciousness can be reduced to algorithms. The conversation also tackles the impact of ChatGPT, modern language models, and philosophical implications for science and morality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:50 - AI world government concept- 00:06:23 - Introspection limits and power- 00:09:02 - Buddhism, Taoism, language, suffering- 00:09:54 - Human survival question- 00:10:44 - Progress on language rule study- 00:13:02 - Recursive merge- 00:26:08 - Dolphin and sperm whale language complexity- 00:29:32 - Philosophy of science- 00:32:54 - Symbol grounding and moral philosophy- 00:41:20 - Science analogy quote- 00:42:36 - Mind‑body problem critique- 00:51:21 - Hossenfelder on ChatGPT understanding language- 00:55:00 - Language models refute Chomsky- 00:58:56 - Bare phrase structure theory- 01:01:09 - Intentionality and Chinese Room- 01:05:45 - Generative grammar and CTMU- 01:07:52 - Consciousness creating reality?- 01:11:59 - Universal Grammar vs Bayesian modeling- 01:13:28 - AGI scares Chomsky- 01:14:56 - Linguistic successors of Chomsky- 01:16:11 - Human language vs arithmetic capacity- 01:20:23 - Certainty, nihilismSPONSORS:- Patreon: early access to ad‑free audio episodes! https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro- Paper "refuting" Chomsky by Piantadosi: https://lingbuzz.net/lingbuzz/007180- Sabine Hossenfelder video on ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5zGh2fui0- Every Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Terrence Deacon on TOE (Symbol Grounding Problem): https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:50 - AI world government concept
- 00:06:23 - Introspection limits and power
- 00:09:02 - Buddhism, Taoism, language, suffering
- 00:09:54 - Human survival question
- 00:10:44 - Progress on language rule study
- 00:13:02 - Recursive merge
- 00:26:08 - Dolphin and sperm whale language complexity
- 00:29:32 - Philosophy of science
- 00:32:54 - Symbol grounding and moral philosophy
- 00:41:20 - Science analogy quote
- 00:42:36 - Mind‑body problem critique
- 00:51:21 - Hossenfelder on ChatGPT understanding language
- 00:55:00 - Language models refute Chomsky
- 00:58:56 - Bare phrase structure theory
- 01:01:09 - Intentionality and Chinese Room
- 01:05:45 - Generative grammar and CTMU
- 01:07:52 - Consciousness creating reality?
- 01:11:59 - Universal Grammar vs Bayesian modeling
- 01:13:28 - AGI scares Chomsky
- 01:14:56 - Linguistic successors of Chomsky
- 01:16:11 - Human language vs arithmetic capacity
- 01:20:23 - Certainty, nihilism

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DQuiso493ro
- Paper "refuting" Chomsky by Piantadosi: https://lingbuzz.net/lingbuzz/007180
- Sabine Hossenfelder video on ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5zGh2fui0
- Every Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
- Terrence Deacon on TOE (Symbol Grounding Problem): https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g

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]]> 5281 no Tim Maudlin and Tim Palmer: Superdeterminism vs. Bell's Theorem https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tim Palmer, a Royal Society Research Professor at Oxford, and philosopher Tim Maudlin discuss superdeterminism, Bell’s theorem, and the implications of chaos theory and free variables for physics. Their debate examines deterministic frameworks, quantum non‑locality, and why these ideas matter for scientific explanation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:04 - Superdeterminism & Fractal Cosmology- 00:05:06 - Tim Palmer's work- 00:09:24 - Tim Maudlin's work- 00:11:47 - Bell inequality assumptions- 00:22:40 - Locality and Superdeterminism- 00:28:33 - Disagreement summary- 00:32:54 - Counterfactuals- 00:59:38 - Chaos theory- 01:26:32 - Free variables- 01:36:30 - Invariant set theory- 01:48:21 - Links and Part 2 teaserSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Tim Maudlin's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Primacy of Doubt (Tim Palmer's book): https://amzn.to/3Oo55k7- Metaphysics Within Physics (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/3pXHNcn- Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/44QoS2F- Go Fund Me for "The John Bell Institute" initiative: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute- Speakable and Unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics (John Bell's book): https://amzn.to/43RyQ2t Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:05:00 -0000 Tim Maudlin Λ Tim Palmer: Superdeterminism vs. Bell's Theorem full 155 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE Tim Palmer is a Royal Society Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Oxford. Tim Maudlin is a Professor of Philosophy at New York University, specializing in the philosophy of physics. We discuss superdeterminism, chaos theory, and free variables. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Tim Maudlin's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss - Primacy of Doubt (Tim Palmer's book): https://amzn.to/3Oo55k7 - Metaphysics Within Physics (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/3pXHNcn - Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/44QoS2F - Go Fund Me for "The John Bell Institute" initiative: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute - Speakable and Unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics (John Bell's book): https://amzn.to/43RyQ2t TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:04 Explaining Superdeterminism & Fractal Cosmology 00:05:06 What is Tim Palmer working on 00:09:24 What is Tim Maudlin working on 00:11:47 Assumptions of Bell's inequality / theorem 00:22:40 Locality and Superdeterminism 00:28:33 Summary of disagreement + why do we care what Bell said? 00:32:54 Counterfactuals & Counterfactual definiteness 00:59:38 Chaos theory, attractors, and fractals 01:26:32 Free variables and ensembles 01:36:30 Invariant set theory 01:48:21 Relevant links and teaser for Part 2 Tim Palmer, a Royal Society Research Professor at Oxford, and philosopher Tim Maudlin discuss superdeterminism, Bell’s theorem, and the implications of chaos theory and free variables for physics. Their debate examines deterministic frameworks, quantum non‑locality, and why these ideas matter for scientific explanation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:04 - Superdeterminism & Fractal Cosmology- 00:05:06 - Tim Palmer's work- 00:09:24 - Tim Maudlin's work- 00:11:47 - Bell inequality assumptions- 00:22:40 - Locality and Superdeterminism- 00:28:33 - Disagreement summary- 00:32:54 - Counterfactuals- 00:59:38 - Chaos theory- 01:26:32 - Free variables- 01:36:30 - Invariant set theory- 01:48:21 - Links and Part 2 teaserSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE- Tim Maudlin's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- Primacy of Doubt (Tim Palmer's book): https://amzn.to/3Oo55k7- Metaphysics Within Physics (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/3pXHNcn- Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/44QoS2F- Go Fund Me for "The John Bell Institute" initiative: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute- Speakable and Unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics (John Bell's book): https://amzn.to/43RyQ2t Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:04 - Superdeterminism & Fractal Cosmology
- 00:05:06 - Tim Palmer's work
- 00:09:24 - Tim Maudlin's work
- 00:11:47 - Bell inequality assumptions
- 00:22:40 - Locality and Superdeterminism
- 00:28:33 - Disagreement summary
- 00:32:54 - Counterfactuals
- 00:59:38 - Chaos theory
- 01:26:32 - Free variables
- 01:36:30 - Invariant set theory
- 01:48:21 - Links and Part 2 teaser

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/883R3JlZHXE
- Tim Maudlin's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss
- Primacy of Doubt (Tim Palmer's book): https://amzn.to/3Oo55k7
- Metaphysics Within Physics (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/3pXHNcn
- Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity (Tim Maudlin's book): https://amzn.to/44QoS2F
- Go Fund Me for "The John Bell Institute" initiative: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanent-home-for-the-john-bell-institute
- Speakable and Unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics (John Bell's book): https://amzn.to/43RyQ2t

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6851 no Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why Most UFO Evidence Fails Scientific Rigor https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Curt to explore Chaitin's incompleteness theorem, the limits of AI, and the UFO debate, while weaving philosophy and physics into a lively conversation. They also tackle the role of evidence in science and discuss upcoming cosmic threats.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:52 - What Neil is working on- 00:04:57 - What fundamental aspect of our universe will change?- 00:06:27 - Nobel Prize, Bell's Inequality, and Locality- 00:09:27 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem- 00:13:59 - The role of philosophy in physics- 00:17:32 - Norton's Dome- 00:29:24 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and John Baez on Philosophy- 00:39:50 - The limitations of the scientific method- 00:45:48 - Whistleblower David Grusch and UFO "testimony"- 00:49:15 - The government is not as incompetent as people say- 00:56:09 - Increscent evidence and extraordinary claims- 00:57:44 - If Neil encountered an alien but didn't film it, what would he do?- 01:06:18 - Analyses by Kevin Knuth, et al.'s on UAP radar- 01:07:54 - Why not apply "where's the evidence" to String Theory and the social "sciences"?- 01:13:32 - How Neil prepares for interviews and speeches- 01:25:10 - Straw man vs. the Strongest man (Neil disparagers the UFO topic)- 01:31:05 - Curt suggests Neil may have a biased set...- 01:37:35 - Debunking that Aristotle thought heavier bodies fall faster- 01:41:19 - Neil doesn't have "beliefs"- 01:46:09 - Impending asteroids colliding with Earth- 01:48:42 - Curt proposes a bet on the UAP topic to Neil...- 01:57:03 - Closing thoughtsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Neil deGrasse Tyson's NEW book - Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization: https://amzn.to/3QaXBn5- Norton's Dome: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Good...- Richard Borcherd's video on Aristotle: https://youtu.be/MHTgCXdBohs- Alex O'Connor's NDT podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukhmq...- Kevin Knuth's UAP Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0000 Neil deGrasse Tyson: Chaitin's Theorem, Ai, UFOs full 154 Theories of Everything YouTube link https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Neil deGrasse Tyson's NEW book - Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization: https://amzn.to/3QaXBn5 - Norton's Dome: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Good... - Richard Borcherd's video on Aristotle: https://youtu.be/MHTgCXdBohs - Alex O'Connor's NDT podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukhmq... - Kevin Knuth's UAP Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:52 What Neil is working on 00:04:57 What fundamental aspect of our universe will change? 00:06:27 Nobel Prize, Bell's Inequality, and Locality 00:09:27 Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem 00:13:59 The role of philosophy in physics 00:17:32 Norton's Dome 00:29:24 Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and John Baez on Philosophy 00:39:50 The limitations of the scientific method 00:45:48 Whistleblower David Grusch and UFO "testimony" 00:49:15 The government is not as incompetent as people say 00:56:09 Increscent evidence and extraordinary claims 00:57:44 If Neil encountered an alien but didn't film it, what would he do? 01:06:18 Analyses by Kevin Knuth, et al.'s on UAP radar 01:07:54 Why not apply "where's the evidence" to String Theory and the social "sciences"? 01:13:32 How Neil prepares for interviews and speeches 01:25:10 Straw man vs. the Strongest man (Neil disparagers the UFO topic) 01:31:05 Curt suggests Neil may have a biased set... 01:37:35 Debunking that Aristotle thought heavier bodies fall faster 01:41:19 Neil doesn't have "beliefs" 01:46:09 Impending asteroids colliding with Earth 01:48:42 Curt proposes a bet on the UAP topic to Neil... 01:57:03 Closing thoughts Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Curt to explore Chaitin's incompleteness theorem, the limits of AI, and the UFO debate, while weaving philosophy and physics into a lively conversation. They also tackle the role of evidence in science and discuss upcoming cosmic threats.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:52 - What Neil is working on- 00:04:57 - What fundamental aspect of our universe will change?- 00:06:27 - Nobel Prize, Bell's Inequality, and Locality- 00:09:27 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem- 00:13:59 - The role of philosophy in physics- 00:17:32 - Norton's Dome- 00:29:24 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and John Baez on Philosophy- 00:39:50 - The limitations of the scientific method- 00:45:48 - Whistleblower David Grusch and UFO "testimony"- 00:49:15 - The government is not as incompetent as people say- 00:56:09 - Increscent evidence and extraordinary claims- 00:57:44 - If Neil encountered an alien but didn't film it, what would he do?- 01:06:18 - Analyses by Kevin Knuth, et al.'s on UAP radar- 01:07:54 - Why not apply "where's the evidence" to String Theory and the social "sciences"?- 01:13:32 - How Neil prepares for interviews and speeches- 01:25:10 - Straw man vs. the Strongest man (Neil disparagers the UFO topic)- 01:31:05 - Curt suggests Neil may have a biased set...- 01:37:35 - Debunking that Aristotle thought heavier bodies fall faster- 01:41:19 - Neil doesn't have "beliefs"- 01:46:09 - Impending asteroids colliding with Earth- 01:48:42 - Curt proposes a bet on the UAP topic to Neil...- 01:57:03 - Closing thoughtsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs- Neil deGrasse Tyson's NEW book - Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization: https://amzn.to/3QaXBn5- Norton's Dome: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Good...- Richard Borcherd's video on Aristotle: https://youtu.be/MHTgCXdBohs- Alex O'Connor's NDT podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukhmq...- Kevin Knuth's UAP Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:52 - What Neil is working on
- 00:04:57 - What fundamental aspect of our universe will change?
- 00:06:27 - Nobel Prize, Bell's Inequality, and Locality
- 00:09:27 - Chaitin's Incompleteness Theorem
- 00:13:59 - The role of philosophy in physics
- 00:17:32 - Norton's Dome
- 00:29:24 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and John Baez on Philosophy
- 00:39:50 - The limitations of the scientific method
- 00:45:48 - Whistleblower David Grusch and UFO "testimony"
- 00:49:15 - The government is not as incompetent as people say
- 00:56:09 - Increscent evidence and extraordinary claims
- 00:57:44 - If Neil encountered an alien but didn't film it, what would he do?
- 01:06:18 - Analyses by Kevin Knuth, et al.'s on UAP radar
- 01:07:54 - Why not apply "where's the evidence" to String Theory and the social "sciences"?
- 01:13:32 - How Neil prepares for interviews and speeches
- 01:25:10 - Straw man vs. the Strongest man (Neil disparagers the UFO topic)
- 01:31:05 - Curt suggests Neil may have a biased set...
- 01:37:35 - Debunking that Aristotle thought heavier bodies fall faster
- 01:41:19 - Neil doesn't have "beliefs"
- 01:46:09 - Impending asteroids colliding with Earth
- 01:48:42 - Curt proposes a bet on the UAP topic to Neil...
- 01:57:03 - Closing thoughts

SPONSORS:

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- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HhWWlJFwTqs
- Neil deGrasse Tyson's NEW book - Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization: https://amzn.to/3QaXBn5
- Norton's Dome: https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/Good...
- Richard Borcherd's video on Aristotle: https://youtu.be/MHTgCXdBohs
- Alex O'Connor's NDT podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukhmq...
- Kevin Knuth's UAP Analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7736 no Ross Coulthart: David Grusch and the UAP Whistleblower Revelations https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Acclaimed journalist Ross Coulthart delves into the UFO phenomenon, focusing on the inside story and alleged evidence behind David Grusch’s testimonies. The episode examines government secrecy, media suppression, and the broader implications of advanced craft and alien encounters.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - Truth about all of this- 00:04:31 - Inside story of David Grusch evidence- 00:15:27 - Claims of thousands-year presence- 00:24:11 - Media failure on UAPs- 00:33:33 - Gillibrand legislation significance- 00:40:02 - Government gave craft to industry- 01:09:30 - Gang of Eight- 01:18:14 - Government media control- 01:21:51 - Self‑moving metal spheres evidence- 01:28:22 - Legacy Program- 01:28:50 - Vatican involvement- 01:48:27 - Reverse engineering craft- 01:56:00 - Near species annihilation- 02:01:25 - Curveball untold story- 02:15:12 - Secrecy and divesting mistake- 02:19:22 - Alien bodies claims- 02:23:23 - Steven Greer leaks- 02:29:15 - Surveillance of Ross- 02:30:20 - Adam & Eve 2029 comments- 02:34:32 - Full 3.5‑hour Grusch interview- 02:38:25 - Curt on Grusch physics claims- 02:44:14 - Ross on Indian UAPs- 02:45:01 - Curt announcementsSPONSORS:- Masterworks: Invest in blue‑chip art via Masterworks https://www.masterworks.art/theoriesofeverything . Disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/cd- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Patreon: early access ad‑free audio https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Curt's Theoretical Physics Tutorial: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- The Black TOE Vault: https://theblacktoevault.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms- Ross Coulthart's UFO book "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3kMaQtX- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc- Ross Coulthart's Part 1 on TOE: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- David Grusch's News Nation Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ- Quantum Gravity TOE Documentary: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- Ross' "Need to Know" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BryceZabel- Diana Pasulka Podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- TOE's UAP Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:50:16 -0000 Ross Coulthart: Recovered UAPs, Whistleblower Grusch [Part 2] full 152 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms Acclaimed journalist, Ross Coulthart, investigates the UFO phenomenon and talks about the inside story of the David Grusch testimonials. Sponsors: - Masterworks: Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks https://www.masterworks.art/theoriesofeverything. Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. See important Masterworks disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/cd - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Curt's Theoretical Physics Tutorial: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os - The Black TOE Vault: https://theblacktoevault.com LINKS MENTIONED: - Ross Coulthart's UFO book "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3kMaQtX - Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc - Ross Coulthart's Part 1 on TOE: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE - David Grusch's News Nation Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ - Quantum Gravity TOE Documentary: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc - Ross' "Need to Know" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BryceZabel - Diana Pasulka Podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs - TOE's UAP Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6 - TOE's Merch (ending soon): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:45 "There's a truth about all of this" 00:04:31 Inside story of David Grusch (actual "evidence" is coming, not just testimonial) 00:15:27 They've been with us for "thousands" of years 00:24:11 Mainstream media's abject failure to cover UAPs 00:33:33 The Gillibrand legislation is momentously significant 00:40:02 The gov't has given craft to private industry 01:09:30 The Gang of Eight 01:18:14 How the gov't tells the media what to say (even Hollywood) 01:21:51 Found metals spheres that move on their own (collecting evidence from them) 01:28:22 "The Legacy Program" 01:28:50 The Vatican's involvement (they gave craft over to US?) 01:48:27 Reverse engineering and operating craft (which has been done?) 01:56:00 We're close to annihilation as a species 02:01:25 The untold story of "Curveball" 02:15:12 The reason behind the secrecy? The screwup by the US gov't of "divesting" 02:19:22 Alien bodies, Grusch's claims, and where they are 02:23:23 Steven Greer, and what's been "leaked" 02:29:15 Ross is under surveillance (any intimidation?) 02:30:20 Adam & Eve, and what's happening in 2029 (Leslie Kean's and John Ramirez's comments) 02:34:32 The full unedited 3.5 hour interview with David Grusch 02:38:25 Curt comments on Grusch's physics claims (quiddities) 02:44:14 Ross on Indian UAPs 02:45:01 Announcements from Curt (and when the Neil deGrasse Tyson podcast is coming) Acclaimed journalist Ross Coulthart delves into the UFO phenomenon, focusing on the inside story and alleged evidence behind David Grusch’s testimonies. The episode examines government secrecy, media suppression, and the broader implications of advanced craft and alien encounters.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - Truth about all of this- 00:04:31 - Inside story of David Grusch evidence- 00:15:27 - Claims of thousands-year presence- 00:24:11 - Media failure on UAPs- 00:33:33 - Gillibrand legislation significance- 00:40:02 - Government gave craft to industry- 01:09:30 - Gang of Eight- 01:18:14 - Government media control- 01:21:51 - Self‑moving metal spheres evidence- 01:28:22 - Legacy Program- 01:28:50 - Vatican involvement- 01:48:27 - Reverse engineering craft- 01:56:00 - Near species annihilation- 02:01:25 - Curveball untold story- 02:15:12 - Secrecy and divesting mistake- 02:19:22 - Alien bodies claims- 02:23:23 - Steven Greer leaks- 02:29:15 - Surveillance of Ross- 02:30:20 - Adam & Eve 2029 comments- 02:34:32 - Full 3.5‑hour Grusch interview- 02:38:25 - Curt on Grusch physics claims- 02:44:14 - Ross on Indian UAPs- 02:45:01 - Curt announcementsSPONSORS:- Masterworks: Invest in blue‑chip art via Masterworks https://www.masterworks.art/theoriesofeverything . Disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/cd- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Patreon: early access ad‑free audio https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Curt's Theoretical Physics Tutorial: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- The Black TOE Vault: https://theblacktoevault.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms- Ross Coulthart's UFO book "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3kMaQtX- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc- Ross Coulthart's Part 1 on TOE: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- David Grusch's News Nation Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ- Quantum Gravity TOE Documentary: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc- Ross' "Need to Know" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BryceZabel- Diana Pasulka Podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- TOE's UAP Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:45 - Truth about all of this
- 00:04:31 - Inside story of David Grusch evidence
- 00:15:27 - Claims of thousands-year presence
- 00:24:11 - Media failure on UAPs
- 00:33:33 - Gillibrand legislation significance
- 00:40:02 - Government gave craft to industry
- 01:09:30 - Gang of Eight
- 01:18:14 - Government media control
- 01:21:51 - Self‑moving metal spheres evidence
- 01:28:22 - Legacy Program
- 01:28:50 - Vatican involvement
- 01:48:27 - Reverse engineering craft
- 01:56:00 - Near species annihilation
- 02:01:25 - Curveball untold story
- 02:15:12 - Secrecy and divesting mistake
- 02:19:22 - Alien bodies claims
- 02:23:23 - Steven Greer leaks
- 02:29:15 - Surveillance of Ross
- 02:30:20 - Adam & Eve 2029 comments
- 02:34:32 - Full 3.5‑hour Grusch interview
- 02:38:25 - Curt on Grusch physics claims
- 02:44:14 - Ross on Indian UAPs
- 02:45:01 - Curt announcements

SPONSORS:

- Masterworks: Invest in blue‑chip art via Masterworks https://www.masterworks.art/theoriesofeverything . Disclosures: https://www.masterworks.com/cd
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- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Curt's Theoretical Physics Tutorial: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os
- The Black TOE Vault: https://theblacktoevault.com

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MQnGcX7oxms
- Ross Coulthart's UFO book "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3kMaQtX
- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc
- Ross Coulthart's Part 1 on TOE: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE
- David Grusch's News Nation Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSj7QsHRxHQ
- Quantum Gravity TOE Documentary: https://youtu.be/eBA3RUxkZdc
- Ross' "Need to Know" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BryceZabel
- Diana Pasulka Podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs
- TOE's UAP Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 10635 no Curt Jaimungal: Does Anti-Gravity Follow from Quantum Gravity? (Documentary) https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal traces how anti-gravity research secretly shaped quantum gravity and general relativity development. He examines the Gravity Research Foundation essay contest, the Chapel Hill conference, and later connections to string theory and modern documentaries.- 00:00:00 - Roger Babson & Agnew Banhson- 00:07:09 - Gravity Research Foundation's "Essay Contest"- 00:12:22 - Anti-gravity and Amendments to General Relativity- 00:16:43 - Operation Moonwatch and UFOs- 00:18:36 - Ed Witten's father (Louis) and Burkhard Heim- 00:25:43 - Summary- 00:26:32 - Chapel Hill Conference- 00:27:58 - Revival of General Relativity (Hawking & Penrose)- 00:30:44 - String Theory and the Legacy of Babson & Banhson- 00:33:01 - Dean Rickles, David Kaiser, and Other DocumentariesSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early ad-free audio podcasts)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- The Price of Gravity (Kaiser, Rickles): https://web.mit.edu/dikaiser/www/HSNS4803_03_Kaiser.pdf- Chapel Hill Conference's Report (The Role of Gravitation in Physics): https://edition-open-sources.org/media/sources/5/Sources5.pdf- Behind the scenes of the 1957 Chapel Hill Conference: https://royalsoc.org.au/images/pdf/journal/154-2-Rickles.pdf- Gell-Mann's Shelter Island Notes: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/files/Gell-Mann_ShelterIslandII_1983.pdf- Louis Witten's Recollections (video): https://youtu.be/iH8btReqv4c?t=6448- Louis Witten speaks to Rickles: https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/36985- Physical Interpretation of Antigravity by Bars: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1511.05128.pdf- Garry Nolan's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:50:00 -0000 Quantum Gravity's Controversial Ties To Anti-Gravity [Curt Documentary] full 151 Theories of Everything The interest in anti-gravity by two private investors, Roger Babson and Agnew Banhson, changed the course of general relativity.  Sponsor: Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early ad-free audio podcasts) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch THANK YOU: Thank you to David Kaiser, Eric Weinstein, Jeremy Rys, David Chester, and Jesse Michels for helping bring this to my attention. LINKS MENTIONED: - The Price of Gravity (Kaiser, Rickles): https://web.mit.edu/dikaiser/www/HSNS4803_03_Kaiser.pdf - Chapel Hill Conference's Report (The Role of Gravitation in Physics): https://edition-open-sources.org/media/sources/5/Sources5.pdf - Behind the scenes of the 1957 Chapel Hill Conference: https://royalsoc.org.au/images/pdf/journal/154-2-Rickles.pdf - Gell-Mann's Shelter Island Notes: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/files/Gell-Mann_ShelterIslandII_1983.pdf - Louis Witten's Recollections (video): https://youtu.be/iH8btReqv4c?t=6448 - Louis Witten speaks to Rickles: https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/36985 - Physical Interpretation of Antigravity by Bars: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1511.05128.pdf - Garry Nolan's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Roger Babson & Agnew Banhson 00:07:09 - Gravity Research Foundation's "Essay Contest" 00:12:22 - Anti-gravity and Amendments to General Relativity 00:16:43 - Operation Moonwatch and UFOs 00:18:36 - Ed Witten's father (Louis) and Burkhard Heim 00:25:43 - Summary 00:26:32 - Chapel Hill Conference 00:27:58 - Revival of General Relativity (Hawking & Penrose) 00:30:44 - String Theory and the Legacy of Babson & Banhson 00:33:01 - Dean Rickles, David Kaiser, and Other Documentaries CLARIFICATIONS: - Technically it was George S. Trimble who started the RIAS. Witten’s supervisor was someone named Welcome Bender. I had this in the original script but it was becoming extortionately bloated with various names, and since Trimble was the CEO of Glenn Martin, I decided to phrase it the way I did in the script. Curt Jaimungal traces how anti-gravity research secretly shaped quantum gravity and general relativity development. He examines the Gravity Research Foundation essay contest, the Chapel Hill conference, and later connections to string theory and modern documentaries.- 00:00:00 - Roger Babson & Agnew Banhson- 00:07:09 - Gravity Research Foundation's "Essay Contest"- 00:12:22 - Anti-gravity and Amendments to General Relativity- 00:16:43 - Operation Moonwatch and UFOs- 00:18:36 - Ed Witten's father (Louis) and Burkhard Heim- 00:25:43 - Summary- 00:26:32 - Chapel Hill Conference- 00:27:58 - Revival of General Relativity (Hawking & Penrose)- 00:30:44 - String Theory and the Legacy of Babson & Banhson- 00:33:01 - Dean Rickles, David Kaiser, and Other DocumentariesSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early ad-free audio podcasts)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- The Price of Gravity (Kaiser, Rickles): https://web.mit.edu/dikaiser/www/HSNS4803_03_Kaiser.pdf- Chapel Hill Conference's Report (The Role of Gravitation in Physics): https://edition-open-sources.org/media/sources/5/Sources5.pdf- Behind the scenes of the 1957 Chapel Hill Conference: https://royalsoc.org.au/images/pdf/journal/154-2-Rickles.pdf- Gell-Mann's Shelter Island Notes: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/files/Gell-Mann_ShelterIslandII_1983.pdf- Louis Witten's Recollections (video): https://youtu.be/iH8btReqv4c?t=6448- Louis Witten speaks to Rickles: https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/36985- Physical Interpretation of Antigravity by Bars: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1511.05128.pdf- Garry Nolan's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Roger Babson & Agnew Banhson
- 00:07:09 - Gravity Research Foundation's "Essay Contest"
- 00:12:22 - Anti-gravity and Amendments to General Relativity
- 00:16:43 - Operation Moonwatch and UFOs
- 00:18:36 - Ed Witten's father (Louis) and Burkhard Heim
- 00:25:43 - Summary
- 00:26:32 - Chapel Hill Conference
- 00:27:58 - Revival of General Relativity (Hawking & Penrose)
- 00:30:44 - String Theory and the Legacy of Babson & Banhson
- 00:33:01 - Dean Rickles, David Kaiser, and Other Documentaries

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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- The Price of Gravity (Kaiser, Rickles): https://web.mit.edu/dikaiser/www/HSNS4803_03_Kaiser.pdf
- Chapel Hill Conference's Report (The Role of Gravitation in Physics): https://edition-open-sources.org/media/sources/5/Sources5.pdf
- Behind the scenes of the 1957 Chapel Hill Conference: https://royalsoc.org.au/images/pdf/journal/154-2-Rickles.pdf
- Gell-Mann's Shelter Island Notes: https://ncatlab.org/nlab/files/Gell-Mann_ShelterIslandII_1983.pdf
- Louis Witten's Recollections (video): https://youtu.be/iH8btReqv4c?t=6448
- Louis Witten speaks to Rickles: https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/36985
- Physical Interpretation of Antigravity by Bars: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1511.05128.pdf
- Garry Nolan's podcast on TOE: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 2230 no Bernardo Kastrup vs. Susan Blackmore: Idealism Meets Illusionism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Susan Blackmore, a psychologist known for her work on consciousness, joins former computer scientist turned philosopher Bernardo Kastrup to examine the illusionist view of consciousness. They debate materialism, idealism, and phenomena such as telepathy, psi, and near-death experiences, exploring how mindfulness and dissociative boundaries shape our understanding.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:04 - Illusionism is misunderstood- 00:07:40 - Who is the "illusion" happening to?- 00:09:20 - Bernardo's disagreements with illusionists- 00:19:35 - Materialism doesn't work- 00:28:21 - Mindfulness and mind-altering experiences aid the philosophy?- 00:30:34 - Why aren't you a panspsychist?- 00:38:27 - The regularity of the laws of nature in Idealism- 00:49:45 - The simplest understanding of a "dissociative boundary"- 00:54:57 - Telepathy in Idealism and in science- 01:06:21 - The "self"- 01:15:04 - Psi phenomenon (NDEs, Precognition, ...)- 01:17:32 - What would convince you to believe the opposite of what you think?- 01:21:44 - Bernardo witnessed the miraculous (personal story)SPONSORS:- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Daniel Dennett - "Consciousness Explained": https://amzn.to/3Nxz2Pa- Susan Blackmore - "The Meme Machine": https://amzn.to/3oYdthy- Susan Blackmore - "Conversations on Consciousness": https://amzn.to/448ohIR- Schooler - "Dissociations Between Awareness and Meta-Awareness": https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/jonathan/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.schooler.jonathan/files/pubs/1-s2.0-s1364661302019496-main.pdf- William James - "The Principles of Psychology": https://amzn.to/443nmcA- Richard Feynman - "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter": https://amzn.to/3Pg8W4I Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:26:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup Λ Susan Blackmore: Conscious Illusion? full 3 Theories of Everything Susan Blackmore, psychologist known for her work on consciousness, and Bernardo Kastrup, former computer scientist now philosopher, join us to discuss consciousness. This episode was released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org and Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal. - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Daniel Dennett - "Consciousness Explained": https://amzn.to/3Nxz2Pa - Susan Blackmore - "The Meme Machine": https://amzn.to/3oYdthy - Susan Blackmore - "Conversations on Consciousness": https://amzn.to/448ohIR - Schooler - "Dissociations Between Awareness and Meta-Awareness": https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/... - William James - "The Principles of Psychology": https://amzn.to/443nmcA - Richard Feynman - "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter": https://amzn.to/3Pg8W4I TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:04 Illusionism is misunderstood 00:07:40 Who is the "illusion" happening to? 00:09:20 Bernardo's disagreements with illusionists 00:19:35 Materialism doesn't work 00:28:21 Mindfulness and mind-altering experiences aid the philosophy? 00:30:34 Why aren't you a panspsychist? 00:38:27 The regularity of the laws of nature in Idealism 00:49:45 The simplest understanding of a "dissociative boundary" 00:54:57 Telepathy in Idealism and in science 01:06:21 The "self" 01:15:04 Psi phenomenon (NDEs, Precognition, ...) 01:17:32 What would convince you to believe the opposite of what you think? 01:21:44 Bernardo witnessed the miraculous (personal story) Susan Blackmore, a psychologist known for her work on consciousness, joins former computer scientist turned philosopher Bernardo Kastrup to examine the illusionist view of consciousness. They debate materialism, idealism, and phenomena such as telepathy, psi, and near-death experiences, exploring how mindfulness and dissociative boundaries shape our understanding.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:04 - Illusionism is misunderstood- 00:07:40 - Who is the "illusion" happening to?- 00:09:20 - Bernardo's disagreements with illusionists- 00:19:35 - Materialism doesn't work- 00:28:21 - Mindfulness and mind-altering experiences aid the philosophy?- 00:30:34 - Why aren't you a panspsychist?- 00:38:27 - The regularity of the laws of nature in Idealism- 00:49:45 - The simplest understanding of a "dissociative boundary"- 00:54:57 - Telepathy in Idealism and in science- 01:06:21 - The "self"- 01:15:04 - Psi phenomenon (NDEs, Precognition, ...)- 01:17:32 - What would convince you to believe the opposite of what you think?- 01:21:44 - Bernardo witnessed the miraculous (personal story)SPONSORS:- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Daniel Dennett - "Consciousness Explained": https://amzn.to/3Nxz2Pa- Susan Blackmore - "The Meme Machine": https://amzn.to/3oYdthy- Susan Blackmore - "Conversations on Consciousness": https://amzn.to/448ohIR- Schooler - "Dissociations Between Awareness and Meta-Awareness": https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/jonathan/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.schooler.jonathan/files/pubs/1-s2.0-s1364661302019496-main.pdf- William James - "The Principles of Psychology": https://amzn.to/443nmcA- Richard Feynman - "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter": https://amzn.to/3Pg8W4I Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:04 - Illusionism is misunderstood
- 00:07:40 - Who is the "illusion" happening to?
- 00:09:20 - Bernardo's disagreements with illusionists
- 00:19:35 - Materialism doesn't work
- 00:28:21 - Mindfulness and mind-altering experiences aid the philosophy?
- 00:30:34 - Why aren't you a panspsychist?
- 00:38:27 - The regularity of the laws of nature in Idealism
- 00:49:45 - The simplest understanding of a "dissociative boundary"
- 00:54:57 - Telepathy in Idealism and in science
- 01:06:21 - The "self"
- 01:15:04 - Psi phenomenon (NDEs, Precognition, ...)
- 01:17:32 - What would convince you to believe the opposite of what you think?
- 01:21:44 - Bernardo witnessed the miraculous (personal story)

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RESOURCES:

- Daniel Dennett - "Consciousness Explained": https://amzn.to/3Nxz2Pa
- Susan Blackmore - "The Meme Machine": https://amzn.to/3oYdthy
- Susan Blackmore - "Conversations on Consciousness": https://amzn.to/448ohIR
- Schooler - "Dissociations Between Awareness and Meta-Awareness": https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/schooler/jonathan/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.schooler.jonathan/files/pubs/1-s2.0-s1364661302019496-main.pdf
- William James - "The Principles of Psychology": https://amzn.to/443nmcA
- Richard Feynman - "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter": https://amzn.to/3Pg8W4I

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5713 no John Greenewald: Mojave UAPs, FOIA, and What the Government Won't Release https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything John Greenewald, who runs the world’s largest FOIA archive on UFOs, discusses government cover‑ups, the limits of current UAP investigations and the challenges of obtaining and preserving classified documents. The conversation also explores the history of the Black Vault, recent UFO incidents, and the broader cultural debate around ufology.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:51 - What UFOs are and are NOT- 00:11:41 - Consciousness and the phenomenon- 00:16:38 - The ant hill analogy doesn’t work- 00:24:14 - How much does the government know?- 00:29:30 - Synopsis so‑far- 00:36:21 - Untouchable areas of the government- 00:44:44 - Disputatious tenor in ufology- 00:51:10 - Lue Elizondo vs AAWSAP/AATIP- 01:07:05 - Chinese balloons and UAPs- 01:14:07 - Sean Kirkpatrick testimony (video)- 01:19:26 - Stanton Friedman and Majestic 12- 01:29:39 - Destroyed documents and FOIA best practices- 01:46:49 - The Big Phone Home- 01:55:00 - Tweets can be FOIA requested- 02:03:30 - Inimicality in ufology- 02:29:59 - Jeremy Corbell, Mick West, and the Triangle- 02:40:04 - John’s thoughts on Jacques Vallée- 02:43:53 - Announcement and behind‑the‑scenes development- 03:03:48 - Skinwalker, the show, and UFOs- 03:09:17 - Conspectus- 03:12:59 - Corbell’s Mojave Triangle- 03:32:04 - DoD contradictions and redactions (AOIMSG)- 03:43:15 - Travis Taylor and bizarre gov’t connectionsSPONSORS:- SincX: https://sincxpress.com- Curiosity Stream: use promo code THEORIES - https://curiositystream.com/THEORIES- Henson Shaving: use code EVERYTHING - https://hensonshaving.com/EVERYTHINGRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzXPsWQqoYw- John's The Black Vault: https://theblackvault.com- Daniel Van Zant's AI: https://cpod.ai- The Black TOE Vault (LLM with FOIA docs): https://theblacktoevault.com- John's "Inside The Black Vault" [audiobook]: https://amzn.to/43BVIDP- John's "Secrets from the Black Vault" [hard copy]: https://amzn.to/43nkkQj- Every Theories of Everything UFO podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMFdn_J-PlLOgsCwBcZPWof- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Curt's "Learn All Undergraduate Theoretical Physics in Under 2h" Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kyvdPP8os&t=0s- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:32:26 -0000 John Greenewald: Mojave UAPs, FOIA, Gov't Coverups full 2 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzXPsWQqoYw John Greenewald has the world's largest collection of Freedom of Information Act documents requested from the government with 27 years experience investigating gov't coverups. Sponsors: - SincX: Visit https://sincxpress.com for more information - Curiosity Stream: Go to https://curiositystream.com/THEORIES use promo code THEORIES and you will save 25% off! - Henson Shaving: Visit https://hensonshaving.com/EVERYTHING to pick the razor for you and use code EVERYTHING (2 years worth of blades free with your razor - just add to cart) LINKS MENTIONED: - John's The Black Vault: https://theblackvault.com - Daniel Van Zant's AI: https://cpod.ai - The Black TOE Vault (LLM with FOIA docs): https://theblacktoevault.com - John's "Inside The Black Vault" [audiobook]: https://amzn.to/43BVIDP - John's "Secrets from the Black Vault" [hard copy]: https://amzn.to/43nkkQj - Every Theories of Everything UFO podcast:    • UFOs | UAPs | Exo...   - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Curt's "Learn All Undergraduate Theoretical Physics in Under 2h" Lesson:    • Crash Course in T...   OTHER NOTABLE TOE LINKS: - New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction to John Greenewald 00:04:51 What UFOs "are" and what they "are NOT" 00:11:41 Consciousness and the phenomenon 00:16:38 The "ant hill" analogy doesn't work 00:24:14 How much does the government know? 00:29:30 Synopsis so-far 00:36:21 Untouchable areas of the government 00:44:44 The disputatious tenor in ufology 00:51:10 Lue Elizondo and John's issues with AAWSAP vs. AATIP (+ in Lue's defense) 01:07:05 Chinese balloons and UAPs 01:14:07 Sean Kirkpatrick looks like he's forced to testify (video included) 01:19:26 Stanton Friedman and the Majestic 12 01:29:39 Destroyed documents, and FOIA requests (best practices) 01:46:49 The Big Phone Home was fantastic 01:55:00 Even the reasoning behind "tweets" can be FOIA requested 02:03:30 Curt says the inimicality in ufology stems from genuinely pursuing the topic 02:29:59 Jeremy Corbell, Mick West, and the Triangle 02:40:04 John's thoughts on Jacques Vallee 02:43:53 The announcement and behind the scenes development of it 03:03:48 Skinwalker, the show, and UFOs 03:09:17 Conspectus 03:12:59 Jeremy Corbell's Mojave Triangle and why it piques John 03:32:04 Department of Defense and the contradictions of redactions (AOIMSG) 03:43:15 Travis Taylor and the bizarre gov't connections John Greenewald, who runs the world’s largest FOIA archive on UFOs, discusses government cover‑ups, the limits of current UAP investigations and the challenges of obtaining and preserving classified documents. The conversation also explores the history of the Black Vault, recent UFO incidents, and the broader cultural debate around ufology.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:51 - What UFOs are and are NOT- 00:11:41 - Consciousness and the phenomenon- 00:16:38 - The ant hill analogy doesn’t work- 00:24:14 - How much does the government know?- 00:29:30 - Synopsis so‑far- 00:36:21 - Untouchable areas of the government- 00:44:44 - Disputatious tenor in ufology- 00:51:10 - Lue Elizondo vs AAWSAP/AATIP- 01:07:05 - Chinese balloons and UAPs- 01:14:07 - Sean Kirkpatrick testimony (video)- 01:19:26 - Stanton Friedman and Majestic 12- 01:29:39 - Destroyed documents and FOIA best practices- 01:46:49 - The Big Phone Home- 01:55:00 - Tweets can be FOIA requested- 02:03:30 - Inimicality in ufology- 02:29:59 - Jeremy Corbell, Mick West, and the Triangle- 02:40:04 - John’s thoughts on Jacques Vallée- 02:43:53 - Announcement and behind‑the‑scenes development- 03:03:48 - Skinwalker, the show, and UFOs- 03:09:17 - Conspectus- 03:12:59 - Corbell’s Mojave Triangle- 03:32:04 - DoD contradictions and redactions (AOIMSG)- 03:43:15 - Travis Taylor and bizarre gov’t connectionsSPONSORS:- SincX: https://sincxpress.com- Curiosity Stream: use promo code THEORIES - https://curiositystream.com/THEORIES- Henson Shaving: use code EVERYTHING - https://hensonshaving.com/EVERYTHINGRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzXPsWQqoYw- John's The Black Vault: https://theblackvault.com- Daniel Van Zant's AI: https://cpod.ai- The Black TOE Vault (LLM with FOIA docs): https://theblacktoevault.com- John's "Inside The Black Vault" [audiobook]: https://amzn.to/43BVIDP- John's "Secrets from the Black Vault" [hard copy]: https://amzn.to/43nkkQj- Every Theories of Everything UFO podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMFdn_J-PlLOgsCwBcZPWof- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Curt's "Learn All Undergraduate Theoretical Physics in Under 2h" Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kyvdPP8os&t=0s- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:51 - What UFOs are and are NOT
- 00:11:41 - Consciousness and the phenomenon
- 00:16:38 - The ant hill analogy doesn’t work
- 00:24:14 - How much does the government know?
- 00:29:30 - Synopsis so‑far
- 00:36:21 - Untouchable areas of the government
- 00:44:44 - Disputatious tenor in ufology
- 00:51:10 - Lue Elizondo vs AAWSAP/AATIP
- 01:07:05 - Chinese balloons and UAPs
- 01:14:07 - Sean Kirkpatrick testimony (video)
- 01:19:26 - Stanton Friedman and Majestic 12
- 01:29:39 - Destroyed documents and FOIA best practices
- 01:46:49 - The Big Phone Home
- 01:55:00 - Tweets can be FOIA requested
- 02:03:30 - Inimicality in ufology
- 02:29:59 - Jeremy Corbell, Mick West, and the Triangle
- 02:40:04 - John’s thoughts on Jacques Vallée
- 02:43:53 - Announcement and behind‑the‑scenes development
- 03:03:48 - Skinwalker, the show, and UFOs
- 03:09:17 - Conspectus
- 03:12:59 - Corbell’s Mojave Triangle
- 03:32:04 - DoD contradictions and redactions (AOIMSG)
- 03:43:15 - Travis Taylor and bizarre gov’t connections

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- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzXPsWQqoYw
- John's The Black Vault: https://theblackvault.com
- Daniel Van Zant's AI: https://cpod.ai
- The Black TOE Vault (LLM with FOIA docs): https://theblacktoevault.com
- John's "Inside The Black Vault" [audiobook]: https://amzn.to/43BVIDP
- John's "Secrets from the Black Vault" [hard copy]: https://amzn.to/43nkkQj
- Every Theories of Everything UFO podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMFdn_J-PlLOgsCwBcZPWof
- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Curt's "Learn All Undergraduate Theoretical Physics in Under 2h" Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kyvdPP8os&t=0s
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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

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]]> 14643 no Chris Langan: The Highest-IQ American on God, Free Will, and Reality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Chris Langan, known as the world’s smartest man, explains his Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. He and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup discuss their contrasting views on consciousness and idealism, especially around the four‑hour mark.SPONSORS:- BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/toe- Factor Meals: use code toe50 at factor meals dot com slash toe50RESOURCES:- New TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 May 2023 17:16:00 -0000 [Rewind] Chris Langan: IQ, Free Will, Psychedelics, CTMU, Bernardo Kastrup full 148 Theories of Everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA Chris Langan is "the world's smartest man" (highest recorded IQ) who invented the Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. Bernardo Kastrup is a computer scientist and philosopher who is a proponent of Analytical Idealism. In this extended rerelease, Chris discusses at length his Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. There is an additional discussion between Chris and Bernardo regarding their theories and consciousness around the 4-hour mark. Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/toe and get on your way to being your best self. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash toe50 and use code toe50 to get 50% off your first box. That’s code toe50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash toe50 to get 50% off your first box. - *New* TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Chris Langan, known as the world’s smartest man, explains his Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. He and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup discuss their contrasting views on consciousness and idealism, especially around the four‑hour mark.SPONSORS:- BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/toe- Factor Meals: use code toe50 at factor meals dot com slash toe50RESOURCES:- New TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 15438 no Daniel Schmachtenberger: Why AI May Accelerate Civilizational Collapse https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Daniel Schmachtenberger unpacks AI risks within the broader metacrisis threatening collective human survival. He unpacks concepts from Nash equilibrium to quantum mechanics and outlines pathways for collective resilience.- 00:00:00 - Overview- 00:05:13 - Nash Equilibrium- 00:09:05 - Quasiprobability & Quantum- 00:13:26 - Metacrisis- 00:30:53 - Economic Unsustainability- 00:54:44 - Synopsis- 00:58:43 - Civilizational Risks- 01:22:28 - Altruistic Religions- 01:53:16 - AI Risk Space- 02:32:59 - Paperclip Maximizer- 02:37:31 - Alignment Problem- 03:37:53 - McGilchrist & Vervaeke- 03:42:27 - Bohm Connected Consciousness- 03:44:22 - Phenomenal Consciousness- 04:01:34 - Hinton, Choi, OpenAI on AI- 04:11:33 - Closing MessageSPONSORS:- HENSONSHAVING: https://www.HENSONSHAVING.com/EVERYTHING (use code EVERYTHING)- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Episode YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 May 2023 15:05:00 -0000 Daniel Schmachtenberger: Ai Risks & The Metacrisis full 147 Theories of Everything https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/EVERYTHING to pick the razor for you and use code EVERYTHING and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor – just make sure to add them to your cart. - *New* TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Overview of Daniel's Worldview and Introduction 00:05:13 Nash Equilibrium 00:09:05 Quasiprobability Distributions, Quantum Mechanics, & Wigner 00:13:26 The Metacrisis 00:30:53 Exponential and Unsustainable Economic System 00:54:44 Synopsis so-far 00:58:43 Classifying Different Civilizational Risks 01:22:28 Natural Selection on Altruistic Religions 01:53:16 The "Risk Space" of Ai 02:32:59 Paperclip Maximizer Scenario 02:37:31 "Finitely Describing What's 'Good'" is the Alignment Problem 03:37:53 Iain McGilchrist, John Vervaeke, and the Metacrisis 03:42:27 David Bohm's Connected Consciousness ("Implicate Order") 03:44:22 Explications on Phenomenal Consciousness (Gregg Henriques) 04:01:34 Geoffrey Hinton, Yejin Choi, and OpenAI on Ai 04:11:33 Daniel's Message to the Audience Daniel Schmachtenberger unpacks AI risks within the broader metacrisis threatening collective human survival. He unpacks concepts from Nash equilibrium to quantum mechanics and outlines pathways for collective resilience.- 00:00:00 - Overview- 00:05:13 - Nash Equilibrium- 00:09:05 - Quasiprobability & Quantum- 00:13:26 - Metacrisis- 00:30:53 - Economic Unsustainability- 00:54:44 - Synopsis- 00:58:43 - Civilizational Risks- 01:22:28 - Altruistic Religions- 01:53:16 - AI Risk Space- 02:32:59 - Paperclip Maximizer- 02:37:31 - Alignment Problem- 03:37:53 - McGilchrist & Vervaeke- 03:42:27 - Bohm Connected Consciousness- 03:44:22 - Phenomenal Consciousness- 04:01:34 - Hinton, Choi, OpenAI on AI- 04:11:33 - Closing MessageSPONSORS:- HENSONSHAVING: https://www.HENSONSHAVING.com/EVERYTHING (use code EVERYTHING)- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- Episode YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7WtcTATa2U- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Overview
- 00:05:13 - Nash Equilibrium
- 00:09:05 - Quasiprobability & Quantum
- 00:13:26 - Metacrisis
- 00:30:53 - Economic Unsustainability
- 00:54:44 - Synopsis
- 00:58:43 - Civilizational Risks
- 01:22:28 - Altruistic Religions
- 01:53:16 - AI Risk Space
- 02:32:59 - Paperclip Maximizer
- 02:37:31 - Alignment Problem
- 03:37:53 - McGilchrist & Vervaeke
- 03:42:27 - Bohm Connected Consciousness
- 03:44:22 - Phenomenal Consciousness
- 04:01:34 - Hinton, Choi, OpenAI on AI
- 04:11:33 - Closing Message

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]]> 16145 no Wolfgang Smith: Where Christianity and Vedic Tradition Diverge https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Wolfgang Smith, a Cornell‑trained physicist, mathematician and philosopher, confronts the clash between Christianity and Vedic thought, exploring the Omega point, the nature of Satan, and the limits of God. The conversation also delves into eschatology, free will, and the pitfalls of modern science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:12 - What is the Omega point and Perennialism?- 00:16:36 - Can Satan tell the truth?- 00:19:16 - The infinity of Satan- 00:24:18 - God requires a negative force- 00:25:59 - This is what God cannot do- 00:29:07 - How to transcend the fear of death- 00:37:02 - Only God has Being, and we are stranded- 00:49:20 - The fall of Adam & The transcendent unity of religions- 00:53:47 - The Vedic escarton- 01:01:30 - The Christian escarton- 01:09:42 - What exists in eternity?- 01:15:00 - [Matt Segall] Does God evolve? The realness of real- 01:22:30 - The path to God is not without danger- 01:27:00 - Free will in the timeless realms- 01:29:10 - Why read the apocrypha?- 01:37:00 - Gnostic levels & Satanic gurus- 01:40:00 - Praising a disproven Einsteinian reality- 01:45:00 - The second coming of Christ separates eternity and "abeternity"- 01:54:00 - Excommunicating heretics- 01:58:00 - The cosmos is tripartite- 02:01:00 - Modern scientists are blind and ignorant- 02:15:00 - There are two ways of doing physics- 02:25:00 - Understanding religion from contemporary thought is failure a priori- 02:40:30 - How Wolfgang is preparing for deathSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Yesoul Fitness: https://yesoulfitness.com- HensonShaving: https://hensonshaving.com/everything - Use code EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free bladesRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp18_L_y_30- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- PART ONE: https://youtu.be/9M_uFQNDlvI- Matt Segall's “Crossing the Threshold: Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead”: https://amzn.to/3owraU9- Philo Sophia Imitative: https://philos-sophia.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off, - Yesoul Fitness: https://yesoulfitness.com, - HensonShaving - https://hensonshaving.com/everything and enter code EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - PART ONE https://youtu.be/9M_uFQNDlvI - Matt Segall's “Crossing the Threshold: Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead”: https://amzn.to/3owraU9 - Philo Sophia Imitative: https://philos-sophia.org TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:12 What is the Omega point and Perennialism? 00:16:36 Can Satan tell the truth? 00:19:16 The infinity of Satan 00:24:18 God requires a negative force 00:25:59 This is what God cannot do 00:29:07 How to transcend the fear of death 00:37:02 Only God has Being, and we are stranded 00:49:20 The fall of Adam & The transcendent unity of religions 00:53:47 The Vedic escarton 01:01:30 The Christian escarton 01:09:42 What exists in eternity? 01:15:00 [Matt Segall] Does God evolve? The realness of real 01:22:30 The path to God is not without danger 01:27:00 Free will in the timeless realms 01:29:10 Why read the apocrypha? 01:37:00 Gnostic levels & Satanic gurus 01:40:00 Praising a disproven Einsteinian reality 01:45:00 The second coming of Christ separates eternity and "abeternity" 01:54:00 Excommunicating heretics 01:58:00 The cosmos is tripartite 02:01:00 Modern scientists are blind and ignorant 02:15:00 There are two ways of doing physics 02:25:00 Understanding religion from contemporary thought is failure a priori 02:40:30 How Wolfgang is preparing for death Wolfgang Smith, a Cornell‑trained physicist, mathematician and philosopher, confronts the clash between Christianity and Vedic thought, exploring the Omega point, the nature of Satan, and the limits of God. The conversation also delves into eschatology, free will, and the pitfalls of modern science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:12 - What is the Omega point and Perennialism?- 00:16:36 - Can Satan tell the truth?- 00:19:16 - The infinity of Satan- 00:24:18 - God requires a negative force- 00:25:59 - This is what God cannot do- 00:29:07 - How to transcend the fear of death- 00:37:02 - Only God has Being, and we are stranded- 00:49:20 - The fall of Adam & The transcendent unity of religions- 00:53:47 - The Vedic escarton- 01:01:30 - The Christian escarton- 01:09:42 - What exists in eternity?- 01:15:00 - [Matt Segall] Does God evolve? The realness of real- 01:22:30 - The path to God is not without danger- 01:27:00 - Free will in the timeless realms- 01:29:10 - Why read the apocrypha?- 01:37:00 - Gnostic levels & Satanic gurus- 01:40:00 - Praising a disproven Einsteinian reality- 01:45:00 - The second coming of Christ separates eternity and "abeternity"- 01:54:00 - Excommunicating heretics- 01:58:00 - The cosmos is tripartite- 02:01:00 - Modern scientists are blind and ignorant- 02:15:00 - There are two ways of doing physics- 02:25:00 - Understanding religion from contemporary thought is failure a priori- 02:40:30 - How Wolfgang is preparing for deathSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Yesoul Fitness: https://yesoulfitness.com- HensonShaving: https://hensonshaving.com/everything - Use code EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free bladesRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp18_L_y_30- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- PART ONE: https://youtu.be/9M_uFQNDlvI- Matt Segall's “Crossing the Threshold: Etheric Imagination in the Post-Kantian Process Philosophy of Schelling and Whitehead”: https://amzn.to/3owraU9- Philo Sophia Imitative: https://philos-sophia.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:05:12 - What is the Omega point and Perennialism?
- 00:16:36 - Can Satan tell the truth?
- 00:19:16 - The infinity of Satan
- 00:24:18 - God requires a negative force
- 00:25:59 - This is what God cannot do
- 00:29:07 - How to transcend the fear of death
- 00:37:02 - Only God has Being, and we are stranded
- 00:49:20 - The fall of Adam & The transcendent unity of religions
- 00:53:47 - The Vedic escarton
- 01:01:30 - The Christian escarton
- 01:09:42 - What exists in eternity?
- 01:15:00 - [Matt Segall] Does God evolve? The realness of real
- 01:22:30 - The path to God is not without danger
- 01:27:00 - Free will in the timeless realms
- 01:29:10 - Why read the apocrypha?
- 01:37:00 - Gnostic levels & Satanic gurus
- 01:40:00 - Praising a disproven Einsteinian reality
- 01:45:00 - The second coming of Christ separates eternity and "abeternity"
- 01:54:00 - Excommunicating heretics
- 01:58:00 - The cosmos is tripartite
- 02:01:00 - Modern scientists are blind and ignorant
- 02:15:00 - There are two ways of doing physics
- 02:25:00 - Understanding religion from contemporary thought is failure a priori
- 02:40:30 - How Wolfgang is preparing for death

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]]> 10549 no Passos, Montemayor, Mindt: Do Animals, Infants, and AI Have Consciousness? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Passos, Montemayor, and Mindt examine consciousness limits in infants, animals, and artificial intelligence systems. They explore how we can recognize consciousness, the moral implications of treating non‑human minds, and whether AI should receive the same ethical consideration as human children.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:56 - How aware are infants?- 00:08:36 - Correlates of consciousness- 00:11:16 - Trauma in infants- 00:17:00 - Traditional definitions of consciousness- 00:22:05 - Animal consciousness- 00:26:05 - Phenomenal consciousness- 00:35:37 - “You can't be intelligent if you are not autonomous”- 00:37:00 - Asymmetric moral considerations- 00:41:00 - Agency needs vulnerability to work- 00:43:20 - The borders between biology and machine- 00:46:00 - Building "mini brains"!- 00:58:40 - Behavioral markers of consciousness- 01:00:10 - Should AI be given the same ethical consideration as our human children?- 01:05:16 - Do infants lack moral standing?- 01:08:14 - Is analogue consciousness relevant?- 01:14:06 - What do we mean by “autonomy”?- 01:19:00 - OutroSPONSORS:- Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code [TOE] at Manscaped.com- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- http://theoriesofeverything.org- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:15:00 -0000 Beyond our Consciousness: Aliens, Animals, Infants, & AI | Passos, Montemayor, Mindt full 145 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM Sponsors: - Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [TOE] at Manscaped.com. - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off Claudia Passos is an Assistant Professor of Bioethics at NYU studying infant consciousness, Garrett Mindt is a professor of philosophy at Florida Atlantic University focused on novel information-theoretic metaphysics, and Carlos Montemayor is a professor of philosophy whose research focuses on the intersection between philosophy of mind, epistemology and cognitive science. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:56 How aware are infants? 00:08:36 Correlates of consciousness 00:11:16 Trauma in infants 00:17:00 Traditional definitions of consciousness 00:22:05 Animal consciousness 00:26:05 Phenomenal consciousness 00:35:37 “You can't be intelligent if you are not autonomous” 00:37:00 Asymmetric moral considerations 00:41:00 Agency needs vulnerability to work 00:43:20 The borders between biology and machine 00:46:00 Building "mini brains"! 00:58:40 Behavioral markers of consciousness 01:00:10 Should AI be given the same ethical consideration as our human children? 01:05:16 Do infants lack moral standing? 01:08:14 Is analogue consciousness relevant? 01:14:06 What do we mean by “autonomy”? 01:19:00 Outro Passos, Montemayor, and Mindt examine consciousness limits in infants, animals, and artificial intelligence systems. They explore how we can recognize consciousness, the moral implications of treating non‑human minds, and whether AI should receive the same ethical consideration as human children.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:56 - How aware are infants?- 00:08:36 - Correlates of consciousness- 00:11:16 - Trauma in infants- 00:17:00 - Traditional definitions of consciousness- 00:22:05 - Animal consciousness- 00:26:05 - Phenomenal consciousness- 00:35:37 - “You can't be intelligent if you are not autonomous”- 00:37:00 - Asymmetric moral considerations- 00:41:00 - Agency needs vulnerability to work- 00:43:20 - The borders between biology and machine- 00:46:00 - Building "mini brains"!- 00:58:40 - Behavioral markers of consciousness- 01:00:10 - Should AI be given the same ethical consideration as our human children?- 01:05:16 - Do infants lack moral standing?- 01:08:14 - Is analogue consciousness relevant?- 01:14:06 - What do we mean by “autonomy”?- 01:19:00 - OutroSPONSORS:- Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code [TOE] at Manscaped.com- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- http://theoriesofeverything.org- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:56 - How aware are infants?
- 00:08:36 - Correlates of consciousness
- 00:11:16 - Trauma in infants
- 00:17:00 - Traditional definitions of consciousness
- 00:22:05 - Animal consciousness
- 00:26:05 - Phenomenal consciousness
- 00:35:37 - “You can't be intelligent if you are not autonomous”
- 00:37:00 - Asymmetric moral considerations
- 00:41:00 - Agency needs vulnerability to work
- 00:43:20 - The borders between biology and machine
- 00:46:00 - Building "mini brains"!
- 00:58:40 - Behavioral markers of consciousness
- 01:00:10 - Should AI be given the same ethical consideration as our human children?
- 01:05:16 - Do infants lack moral standing?
- 01:08:14 - Is analogue consciousness relevant?
- 01:14:06 - What do we mean by “autonomy”?
- 01:19:00 - Outro

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]]> 5074 no Merel Kindt: How One Pill Rewrites Fear Memories Permanently https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Merel Kindt (psychologist) reveals how memory extinction could permanently eliminate anxiety, PTSD, and phobias. She explores the neurobiological basis of fear, the potential to erase harmful memories, and the ethical challenges of such interventions.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:35 - Extinguishing fear- 00:09:30 - Destabilizing memory traces- 00:13:50 - Locating where fear arises- 00:16:43 - Protein synthesis & irrational fears- 00:19:21 - Suppressing innate fears- 00:28:12 - Imaginary exposure & Beta-blockers are key- 00:34:34 - Can we remove happiness?- 00:47:16 - Is trauma necessary to overcome phobias?- 00:56:06 - This eliminates disgust- 01:04:10 - Future challenges of fear extinction workSPONSORS:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hmTyu_dt4- Merel Kindt "Cure for Fear" mini-docu series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Merel Kindt is a psychologist, her research is concerned with neurobiological and psychological processes of fear mechanisms in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Merel Kindt "Cure for Fear" mini-docu series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:35 Extinguishing fear 00:09:30 Destabilizing memory traces 00:13:50 Locating where fear arises 00:16:43 Protein synthesis & irrational fears 00:19:21 Suppressing innate fears 00:28:12 "Imaginary" exposure & Beta-blockers are key 00:34:34 Can we remove happiness? 00:47:16 Is trauma necessary to overcome phobias? 00:56:06 This eliminates disgust 01:04:10 Future challenges of fear extinction work Merel Kindt (psychologist) reveals how memory extinction could permanently eliminate anxiety, PTSD, and phobias. She explores the neurobiological basis of fear, the potential to erase harmful memories, and the ethical challenges of such interventions.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:35 - Extinguishing fear- 00:09:30 - Destabilizing memory traces- 00:13:50 - Locating where fear arises- 00:16:43 - Protein synthesis & irrational fears- 00:19:21 - Suppressing innate fears- 00:28:12 - Imaginary exposure & Beta-blockers are key- 00:34:34 - Can we remove happiness?- 00:47:16 - Is trauma necessary to overcome phobias?- 00:56:06 - This eliminates disgust- 01:04:10 - Future challenges of fear extinction workSPONSORS:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hmTyu_dt4- Merel Kindt "Cure for Fear" mini-docu series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:35 - Extinguishing fear
- 00:09:30 - Destabilizing memory traces
- 00:13:50 - Locating where fear arises
- 00:16:43 - Protein synthesis & irrational fears
- 00:19:21 - Suppressing innate fears
- 00:28:12 - Imaginary exposure & Beta-blockers are key
- 00:34:34 - Can we remove happiness?
- 00:47:16 - Is trauma necessary to overcome phobias?
- 00:56:06 - This eliminates disgust
- 01:04:10 - Future challenges of fear extinction work

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- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hmTyu_dt4
- Merel Kindt "Cure for Fear" mini-docu series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk&t=0s

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4248 no Ben Goertzel: Why AGI Could Arrive Within Five Years https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Ben Goertzel argues artificial general intelligence will arrive within five years via three distinct pathways. He explores definitions of intelligence, self‑transcendence, the three routes to AGI, future hardware, and the societal impact of super‑AGI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:37 - How to make machines that think like people- 00:10:03 - GPT will make 95% of jobs obsolete- 00:18:59 - The 5-year Turing test- 00:21:37 - Definition of "intelligence" doesn't matter- 00:26:15 - Mathematical definition of self-transcendence- 00:30:10 - The 3 routes to AGI- 00:44:19 - Unfolding AI with Galois connections- 00:49:32 - Neuromorphic chips, hybrid architectures, and future hardware- 00:54:05 - Super AGI will overshadow humanity- 00:56:33 - Infinity groupoid- 01:01:52 - There are no limitations to AI development- 01:05:00 - Social intelligence is independent in OpenCog Hyperon systems- 01:07:33 - Embodied collaboration is fundamental to human intelligence- 01:08:49 - Algorithmic information theory and the Robot College TestSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- Center for future mind (FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Wolfram talk from Mindfest https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Singularity Net https://singularitynet.io/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:13:00 -0000 Ben Goertzel: AGI is 5 Years Away! full 143 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27zHyw_oHSI Ben Goertzel is a computer scientist, mathematician, and entrepreneur. His work focuses on AGI, which aims to create truly intelligent machines that can learn, reason, and think like humans. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: Center for future mind (FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ Wolfram talk from Mindfest https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg Singularity Net https://singularitynet.io/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 How to make machines that think like people 00:10:03 GPT will make 95% of jobs obsolete 00:18:59 The 5-year Turing test 00:21:37 Definition of "intelligence" doesn't matter 00:26:15 Mathematical definition of self-transcendence 00:30:10 The 3 routes to AGI 00:44:19 Unfolding AI with Galois connections 00:49:32 Neuromorphic chips, hybrid architectures, and future hardware 00:54:05 Super AGI will overshadow humanity 00:56:33 Infinity groupoid 01:01:52 There are no limitations to AI development 01:05:00 Social intelligence is independent in OpenCog Hyperon systems 01:07:33 Embodied collaboration is fundamental to human intelligence 01:08:49 Algorithmic information theory and the Robot College Test Ben Goertzel argues artificial general intelligence will arrive within five years via three distinct pathways. He explores definitions of intelligence, self‑transcendence, the three routes to AGI, future hardware, and the societal impact of super‑AGI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:37 - How to make machines that think like people- 00:10:03 - GPT will make 95% of jobs obsolete- 00:18:59 - The 5-year Turing test- 00:21:37 - Definition of "intelligence" doesn't matter- 00:26:15 - Mathematical definition of self-transcendence- 00:30:10 - The 3 routes to AGI- 00:44:19 - Unfolding AI with Galois connections- 00:49:32 - Neuromorphic chips, hybrid architectures, and future hardware- 00:54:05 - Super AGI will overshadow humanity- 00:56:33 - Infinity groupoid- 01:01:52 - There are no limitations to AI development- 01:05:00 - Social intelligence is independent in OpenCog Hyperon systems- 01:07:33 - Embodied collaboration is fundamental to human intelligence- 01:08:49 - Algorithmic information theory and the Robot College TestSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- Center for future mind (FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Wolfram talk from Mindfest https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Singularity Net https://singularitynet.io/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:37 - How to make machines that think like people
- 00:10:03 - GPT will make 95% of jobs obsolete
- 00:18:59 - The 5-year Turing test
- 00:21:37 - Definition of "intelligence" doesn't matter
- 00:26:15 - Mathematical definition of self-transcendence
- 00:30:10 - The 3 routes to AGI
- 00:44:19 - Unfolding AI with Galois connections
- 00:49:32 - Neuromorphic chips, hybrid architectures, and future hardware
- 00:54:05 - Super AGI will overshadow humanity
- 00:56:33 - Infinity groupoid
- 01:01:52 - There are no limitations to AI development
- 01:05:00 - Social intelligence is independent in OpenCog Hyperon systems
- 01:07:33 - Embodied collaboration is fundamental to human intelligence
- 01:08:49 - Algorithmic information theory and the Robot College Test

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE
- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/
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- Center for future mind (FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/
- Wolfram talk from Mindfest https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg
- Singularity Net https://singularitynet.io/

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4847 no Stephen Wolfram: Dark Matter and AI in the Computational Universe https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stephen Wolfram (Wolfram Research) reveals how physics emerges from computation and explains ChatGPT's mechanisms. He also connects these ideas to the Wolfram Physics Project and the broader quest for a Theory of Everything.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:58 - Physics from computation- 00:11:30 - Generalizing Turing machines- 00:17:34 - Dark matter as atoms of space- 00:22:13 - Energy as density of space- 00:30:30 - Entanglement limit of computations- 00:34:53 - Concepts persisting across universe- 00:40:09 - How ChatGPT works- 00:41:41 - Irreducible computation and AI- 00:49:20 - Recovering GR from the ruliad- 00:58:38 - Coming up: Chalmers, Goertzel, more WolframSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- TOE Website: https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Center for the Future Mind: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Donald Hoffman, Bernardo Kastrup, Susan Schneider debate on Machines and Consciousness: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Stephen Wolfram on Wolfram Physics Project on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Early audio version for TOE members: http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0000 Stephen Wolfram: Physics, ChatGPT, & AI full 142 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg Center for the Future Mind (https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/) presents this Wolfram lecture from Mindfest 2023. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Center for the Future Mind: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/ - Donald Hoffman, Bernardo Kastrup, Susan Schneider debate on Machines and Consciousness: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g - Stephen Wolfram on Wolfram Physics Project on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:58 Physics from computation 00:11:30 Generalizing Turing machines 00:17:34 Dark matter as Indicating "atoms of space" 00:22:13 Energy as density of space itself 00:30:30 Entanglement limit of all possible computations 00:34:53 What persists across the universe are "concepts" 00:40:09 How does ChatGPT work? 00:41:41 Irreducible computation, ChatGPT, and AI 00:49:20 Recovering general relativity from the ruliad (Wolfram Physics Project) 00:58:38 Coming up: David Chalmers, Ben Goertzel, and more Wolfram Stephen Wolfram (Wolfram Research) reveals how physics emerges from computation and explains ChatGPT's mechanisms. He also connects these ideas to the Wolfram Physics Project and the broader quest for a Theory of Everything.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:58 - Physics from computation- 00:11:30 - Generalizing Turing machines- 00:17:34 - Dark matter as atoms of space- 00:22:13 - Energy as density of space- 00:30:30 - Entanglement limit of computations- 00:34:53 - Concepts persisting across universe- 00:40:09 - How ChatGPT works- 00:41:41 - Irreducible computation and AI- 00:49:20 - Recovering GR from the ruliad- 00:58:38 - Coming up: Chalmers, Goertzel, more WolframSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- TOE Website: https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg- Center for the Future Mind: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Donald Hoffman, Bernardo Kastrup, Susan Schneider debate on Machines and Consciousness: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Stephen Wolfram on Wolfram Physics Project on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Early audio version for TOE members: http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:58 - Physics from computation
- 00:11:30 - Generalizing Turing machines
- 00:17:34 - Dark matter as atoms of space
- 00:22:13 - Energy as density of space
- 00:30:30 - Entanglement limit of computations
- 00:34:53 - Concepts persisting across universe
- 00:40:09 - How ChatGPT works
- 00:41:41 - Irreducible computation and AI
- 00:49:20 - Recovering GR from the ruliad
- 00:58:38 - Coming up: Chalmers, Goertzel, more Wolfram

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg
- Center for the Future Mind: https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/
- Donald Hoffman, Bernardo Kastrup, Susan Schneider debate on Machines and Consciousness: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g
- Stephen Wolfram on Wolfram Physics Project on TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs
- Early audio version for TOE members: http://theoriesofeverything.org

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 3883 no DemystifySci Hosts: How Scientific Thinking Reshapes Everyday Life https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal sits down with Anastasia Michael to demystify science and the mind, examining how scientific ideas shape our everyday thinking. The conversation explores practical ways to apply scientific insight to personal growth and mental clarity.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:32:00 -0000 Anastasia Λ Michael: Demystifying Science & Mind full 141 Theories of Everything Link to YouTube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0feAk1pXRc This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: TIMESTAMPS: Curt Jaimungal sits down with Anastasia Michael to demystify science and the mind, examining how scientific ideas shape our everyday thinking. The conversation explores practical ways to apply scientific insight to personal growth and mental clarity.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


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]]> 7049 no Wolfgang Smith: Beyond Non-Dualism and Materialism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Wolfgang Smith and Curt Jaimungal examine the limits of non‑dualism and materialist worldviews, arguing for a deeper metaphysical framework that integrates wisdom traditions with modern science. They trace the origins of wisdom, discuss the measurement problem as a clue to a greater reality, and explore vertical causation across physical and corporeal realms.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:00 - The true origins of wisdom- 00:05:06 - Enlightenment: To slaughter the Moral- 00:10:00 - Disillusion is masked as education- 00:14:20 - Measurement problem is the hint toward a greater reality- 00:22:50 - Vertical causation (the Physical and Corporeal Realms)- 00:33:34 - The cosmos is divided into three planes- 00:44:28 - Geometry and Yogi ascension- 00:53:12 - A Vedic Fakir and first-hand telepathy- 01:15:00 - Heisenberg, Aristotle, and Plato- 01:23:49 - "Science is unwholesome and blind"- 01:41:29 - From atheism to taking religion seriously- 01:48:45 - Vedic vs. Christian union with God- 02:23:19 - Philos Sophia foundation and multiplicity within God- 01:40:10 - All that matters is esoteric and exoteric- 02:53:00 - Ascension has lost its societal support- 03:05:09 - The sacred in man and woman- 03:15:15 - Lunacy as misframed wisdom (debating Jung)- 03:32:46 - "Evolution is the pseudo-religious credor of our civilization"- 03:44:37 - Determinism cannot craft what we know to be life- 03:52:07 - "Being has nothing to do with process ontology"- 04:01:47 - Wolfgang and Curt bond- 04:03:37 - Upcoming announcements with Wolfram, Chalmers, and GoertzelSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Henson: https://hensonshaving.com and enter EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase.- Miracle Made: https://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING and use the code EVERYTHING to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% OFF. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:30:00 -0000 Wolfgang Smith: Beyond Non-Dualism and Materialism full 140 Theories of Everything Sponsors and Timestamps: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Henson: Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. - Miracle Made: Go to https://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING and use the code EVERYTHING to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% OFF. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:00 The true origins of wisdom 00:05:06 Enlightenment: To slaughter the Moral 00:10:00 Disillusion is masked as education 00:14:20 Measurement problem is the hint toward a greater reality 00:22:50 Vertical causation (the Physical and Corporeal Realms) 00:33:34 The cosmos is divided into three planes 00:44:28 Geometry and Yogi ascension 00:53:12 A Vedic Fakir and first-hand telepathy 01:15:00 Heisenberg, Aristotle, and Plato 01:23:49 "Science is unwholesome and blind" 01:41:29 From atheism to taking religion seriously 01:48:45 Vedic vs. Christian union with God 02:23:19 Philos Sophia foundation and multiplicity within God 01:40:10 All that matters is esoteric and exoteric 02:53:00 Ascension has lost its societal support 03:05:09 The sacred in man and woman 03:15:15 Lunacy as misframed wisdom (debating Jung) 03:32:46 "Evolution is the pseudo-religious credor of our civilization" 03:44:37 Determinism cannot craft what we know to be life 03:52:07 "Being has nothing to do with process ontology" 04:01:47 Wolfgang and Curt bond 04:03:37 Upcoming announcements with Wolfram, Chalmers, and Goertzel Wolfgang Smith and Curt Jaimungal examine the limits of non‑dualism and materialist worldviews, arguing for a deeper metaphysical framework that integrates wisdom traditions with modern science. They trace the origins of wisdom, discuss the measurement problem as a clue to a greater reality, and explore vertical causation across physical and corporeal realms.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:00 - The true origins of wisdom- 00:05:06 - Enlightenment: To slaughter the Moral- 00:10:00 - Disillusion is masked as education- 00:14:20 - Measurement problem is the hint toward a greater reality- 00:22:50 - Vertical causation (the Physical and Corporeal Realms)- 00:33:34 - The cosmos is divided into three planes- 00:44:28 - Geometry and Yogi ascension- 00:53:12 - A Vedic Fakir and first-hand telepathy- 01:15:00 - Heisenberg, Aristotle, and Plato- 01:23:49 - "Science is unwholesome and blind"- 01:41:29 - From atheism to taking religion seriously- 01:48:45 - Vedic vs. Christian union with God- 02:23:19 - Philos Sophia foundation and multiplicity within God- 01:40:10 - All that matters is esoteric and exoteric- 02:53:00 - Ascension has lost its societal support- 03:05:09 - The sacred in man and woman- 03:15:15 - Lunacy as misframed wisdom (debating Jung)- 03:32:46 - "Evolution is the pseudo-religious credor of our civilization"- 03:44:37 - Determinism cannot craft what we know to be life- 03:52:07 - "Being has nothing to do with process ontology"- 04:01:47 - Wolfgang and Curt bond- 04:03:37 - Upcoming announcements with Wolfram, Chalmers, and GoertzelSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Henson: https://hensonshaving.com and enter EVERYTHING at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase.- Miracle Made: https://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING and use the code EVERYTHING to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% OFF. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:00 - The true origins of wisdom
- 00:05:06 - Enlightenment: To slaughter the Moral
- 00:10:00 - Disillusion is masked as education
- 00:14:20 - Measurement problem is the hint toward a greater reality
- 00:22:50 - Vertical causation (the Physical and Corporeal Realms)
- 00:33:34 - The cosmos is divided into three planes
- 00:44:28 - Geometry and Yogi ascension
- 00:53:12 - A Vedic Fakir and first-hand telepathy
- 01:15:00 - Heisenberg, Aristotle, and Plato
- 01:23:49 - "Science is unwholesome and blind"
- 01:41:29 - From atheism to taking religion seriously
- 01:48:45 - Vedic vs. Christian union with God
- 02:23:19 - Philos Sophia foundation and multiplicity within God
- 01:40:10 - All that matters is esoteric and exoteric
- 02:53:00 - Ascension has lost its societal support
- 03:05:09 - The sacred in man and woman
- 03:15:15 - Lunacy as misframed wisdom (debating Jung)
- 03:32:46 - "Evolution is the pseudo-religious credor of our civilization"
- 03:44:37 - Determinism cannot craft what we know to be life
- 03:52:07 - "Being has nothing to do with process ontology"
- 04:01:47 - Wolfgang and Curt bond
- 04:03:37 - Upcoming announcements with Wolfram, Chalmers, and Goertzel

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]]> 14710 no Kastrup, Hoffman, and Schneider: Can AI Be Conscious? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, and Susan Schneider debate whether computers can be conscious, examining the philosophical and scientific arguments behind machine consciousness. The conversation explores the limits of artificial intelligence, the nature of subjective experience, and the implications for future technology.SPONSORS:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Institute for Arts and Ideas: https://iai.tv- Part 2 of this panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkKxpZryEHk&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:28:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, Susan Schneider: Debate on Consciousness full 139 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, and Susan Schneider debate on whether computers can be conscious. Visit    • Consciousness in ...   or https://iai.tv/ for the full video and subscribe at    / @theinstituteofar...  . Sponsors: - New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Institute for Arts and Ideas: https://iai.tv and    / @theinstituteofar...   - Part 2 of this panel:    • Consciousness in ...   Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, and Susan Schneider debate whether computers can be conscious, examining the philosophical and scientific arguments behind machine consciousness. The conversation explores the limits of artificial intelligence, the nature of subjective experience, and the implications for future technology.SPONSORS:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Institute for Arts and Ideas: https://iai.tv- Part 2 of this panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkKxpZryEHk&t=0s Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 2016 no Frank Yang: What Ego Death Through Meditation Actually Feels Like https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Frank Yang (multidisciplinary artist) explains ego death through Vipassana meditation and consciousness exploration. Frank shares insights from his background in bodybuilding, creative arts, and mindfulness, offering guidance on achieving inner peace and purposeful living.- 00:00:00 - Who is Frank Yang?- 00:01:41 - Fundamental nature- 00:03:31 - Emptiness of consciousness- 00:08:37 - Continuity and liberation- 00:13:42 - No objective in consciousness- 00:15:24 - Are we fragments of one consciousness?- 00:18:59 - Immortality inevitable- 00:20:27 - Esoteric value of science- 00:32:52 - Ancient meditation protocols- 00:41:38 - UFO question- 00:43:40 - Depersonalization dangers- 00:47:02 - Thoughts on Leo Gura- 00:52:02 - Buddhism and Hinduism- 00:56:15 - Body training = mind training- 00:59:17 - Definition of Enlightenment- 01:02:51 - Is Frank enlightened?- 01:05:56 - Structure of reality- 01:15:06 - Importance of a guru- 01:19:34 - Everything as music- 01:24:23 - Advice for wisdom seekers- 01:29:36 - Fundamental aspect of consciousness- 01:40:15 - Overcoming conditioning- 01:49:30 - From stream entry to Arahant- 02:00:20 - Knowing you are at the top- 02:02:53 - Greatest teacher in VipassanaSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ndSnh1YZ6kY- http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:23:00 -0000 Frank Yang: Ego Death, Consciousness, Vipassana full 137 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ndSnh1YZ6kY Frank Yang is a versatile artist and mentor who adeptly produces video content and dramatic art, while also providing guidance to students seeking to harness the power of their minds to attain inner peace and gain meaningful insights about life. Drawing from his rich experiences in bodybuilding and creative discipline, Frank imparts invaluable wisdom on how to lead a more fulfilling and purposeful life. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Who is Frank Yang? 00:01:41 Our astounding fundamental nature 00:03:31 The emptiness of consciousness 00:08:37 Continuity leads to liberation 00:13:42 Consciousness has no "objective" 00:15:24 Are we fragments of one consciousness? 00:18:59 Immortality is inevitable 00:20:27 The esoteric value of science 00:32:52 The ancient protocols of meditation 00:41:38 Answering the UFO question 00:43:40 Dangers of depersonalization 00:47:02 Frank's thoughts on Leo Gura 00:52:02 Buddhism and Hinduism 00:56:15 Training the body is training the mind 00:59:17 What is the definition of "Enlightenment?" 01:02:51 Is Frank enlightened? 01:05:56 The truest structure of reality 01:15:06 The importance of having a guru 01:19:34 Everything can be seen as music 01:24:23 Advice for wisdom seekers 01:29:36 The most fundamental aspect of consciousness 01:40:15 Overcoming our conditioning and traumas 01:49:30 From stream entry to the Arahant 02:00:20 When do you know you are at the top? 02:02:53 Greatest teacher in Vipassana Frank Yang (multidisciplinary artist) explains ego death through Vipassana meditation and consciousness exploration. Frank shares insights from his background in bodybuilding, creative arts, and mindfulness, offering guidance on achieving inner peace and purposeful living.- 00:00:00 - Who is Frank Yang?- 00:01:41 - Fundamental nature- 00:03:31 - Emptiness of consciousness- 00:08:37 - Continuity and liberation- 00:13:42 - No objective in consciousness- 00:15:24 - Are we fragments of one consciousness?- 00:18:59 - Immortality inevitable- 00:20:27 - Esoteric value of science- 00:32:52 - Ancient meditation protocols- 00:41:38 - UFO question- 00:43:40 - Depersonalization dangers- 00:47:02 - Thoughts on Leo Gura- 00:52:02 - Buddhism and Hinduism- 00:56:15 - Body training = mind training- 00:59:17 - Definition of Enlightenment- 01:02:51 - Is Frank enlightened?- 01:05:56 - Structure of reality- 01:15:06 - Importance of a guru- 01:19:34 - Everything as music- 01:24:23 - Advice for wisdom seekers- 01:29:36 - Fundamental aspect of consciousness- 01:40:15 - Overcoming conditioning- 01:49:30 - From stream entry to Arahant- 02:00:20 - Knowing you are at the top- 02:02:53 - Greatest teacher in VipassanaSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ndSnh1YZ6kY- http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Who is Frank Yang?
- 00:01:41 - Fundamental nature
- 00:03:31 - Emptiness of consciousness
- 00:08:37 - Continuity and liberation
- 00:13:42 - No objective in consciousness
- 00:15:24 - Are we fragments of one consciousness?
- 00:18:59 - Immortality inevitable
- 00:20:27 - Esoteric value of science
- 00:32:52 - Ancient meditation protocols
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- 00:43:40 - Depersonalization dangers
- 00:47:02 - Thoughts on Leo Gura
- 00:52:02 - Buddhism and Hinduism
- 00:56:15 - Body training = mind training
- 00:59:17 - Definition of Enlightenment
- 01:02:51 - Is Frank enlightened?
- 01:05:56 - Structure of reality
- 01:15:06 - Importance of a guru
- 01:19:34 - Everything as music
- 01:24:23 - Advice for wisdom seekers
- 01:29:36 - Fundamental aspect of consciousness
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]]> 7958 no Leslie Kean: The UFO Balloon Cover-Up and Evidence for the Afterlife https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Leslie Kean (investigative journalist) exposes governmental UFO cover-ups and examines afterlife evidence. She examines how new data challenges traditional skepticism and explores what disclosure could mean for society.- 00:00:00 - “There are entities more advanced than us.”- 00:05:09 - What are UFOs?- 00:15:28 - Relationship with Chris Mellon and Lue Elizondo- 00:25:21 - This is why we need to take UFO sightings seriously- 00:27:15 - North American UAP "Balloons"- 00:29:13 - "These objects are clearly extraterrestrial."- 00:30:43 - [Ross Coulthart] White House vs. Pentagon on UAPs- 00:33:44 - We don't have a stigma problem, we have a cowardice problem- 00:35:29 - Evidence indicating extraterrestrials or breakaway civilization- 00:41:08 - One side is the alien (ET) hypothesis, the other is…- 00:45:56 - What classifies "The Phenomenon" exactly?- 00:48:33 - Developing Psi abilities after UAP encounters- 00:50:57 - Leslie's research into the afterlife- 01:00:41 - Skinwalker and communicating with the deceased- 01:04:57 - Peer reviewed studies on the afterlife- 01:14:21 - Disclosure destabilizes society? I don’t buy it!- 01:18:20 - [Tom Delonge] Gov’t secrecy is good for us- 01:23:01 - The infamous Varginha case- 01:26:13 - Who knows more? Gov't vs. Private industry (Lockheed Martin)- 01:28:08 - The Wilson Memo- 01:32:01 - Stewart Alexander (the physical medium)- 01:39:32 - Ectoplasm and etheric hands- 01:42:01 - Apparitions- 01:48:08 - Pentagon reports studying mediumship / peer-reviewed studies- 02:05:02 - "UFOs: Investigating the Unknown"- 02:08:05 - Something big is coming in 2030s- 02:12:16 - How would the world change if they knew what Leslie knew?- 02:13:19 - What convinces Leslie that UFOs are intelligent?- 02:16:20 - Time-traveling human hypothesisSPONSORS:- Miracle Made: http://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING (code: EVERYTHING)- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk- UFOs: Investigating the Unknown | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/sVhq1YxV_Ec- UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record: https://amzn.to/3ks0PVC- Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife: https://amzn.to/3ZfLOoE- PaCE1 (Physics and Consciousness Explication Winners): https://youtu.be/rGln1sLk5ME #PaCE1 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:12:00 -0000 Leslie Kean: UFO "Balloons," Afterlife, Cover-Ups full 136 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk Leslie Kean is an investigative journalist and author who is most notable for books about UFOs and the afterlife. Sponsors: - Miracle Made: Go to http://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING (code: EVERYTHING) to claim your free 3 piece towel set + additional 40% OFF - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - UFOs: Investigating the Unknown | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/sVhq1YxV_Ec - UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record: https://amzn.to/3ks0PVC - Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife: https://amzn.to/3ZfLOoE - PaCE1 (Physics and Consciousness Explication Winners): https://youtu.be/rGln1sLk5ME #PaCE1 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 “There are entities more advanced than us.” 00:05:09 What are UFOs? 00:15:28 Relationship with Chris Mellon and Lue Elizondo 00:25:21 This is why we need to take UFO sightings seriously 00:27:15 North American UAP "Balloons" 00:29:13 "These objects are clearly extraterrestrial." 00:30:43 [Ross Coulthart] White House vs. Pentagon on UAPs 00:33:44 We don't have a stigma problem, we have a cowardice problem 00:35:29 Evidence indicating extraterrestrials or breakaway civilization 00:41:08 One side is the alien (ET) hypothesis, the other is… 00:45:56 What classifies "The Phenomenon" exactly? 00:48:33 Developing Psi abilities after UAP encounters 00:50:57 Leslie's research into the afterlife 01:00:41 Skinwalker and communicating with the deceased 01:04:57 Peer reviewed studies on the afterlife 01:14:21 Disclosure destabilizes society? I don’t buy it! 01:18:20 [Tom Delonge] Gov’t secrecy is good for us 01:23:01 The infamous Varginha case 01:26:13 Who knows more? Gov't vs. Private industry (Lockheed Martin) 01:28:08 The Wilson Memo 01:32:01 Stewart Alexander (the physical medium) 01:39:32 Ectoplasm and etheric hands 01:42:01 Apparitions 01:48:08 Pentagon reports studying mediumship / peer-reviewed studies 02:05:02 "UFOs: Investigating the Unknown" 02:08:05 Something big is coming in 2030s 02:12:16 How would the world change if they knew what Leslie knew? 02:13:19 What convinces Leslie that UFOs are intelligent? 02:16:20 Time-traveling human hypothesis Leslie Kean (investigative journalist) exposes governmental UFO cover-ups and examines afterlife evidence. She examines how new data challenges traditional skepticism and explores what disclosure could mean for society.- 00:00:00 - “There are entities more advanced than us.”- 00:05:09 - What are UFOs?- 00:15:28 - Relationship with Chris Mellon and Lue Elizondo- 00:25:21 - This is why we need to take UFO sightings seriously- 00:27:15 - North American UAP "Balloons"- 00:29:13 - "These objects are clearly extraterrestrial."- 00:30:43 - [Ross Coulthart] White House vs. Pentagon on UAPs- 00:33:44 - We don't have a stigma problem, we have a cowardice problem- 00:35:29 - Evidence indicating extraterrestrials or breakaway civilization- 00:41:08 - One side is the alien (ET) hypothesis, the other is…- 00:45:56 - What classifies "The Phenomenon" exactly?- 00:48:33 - Developing Psi abilities after UAP encounters- 00:50:57 - Leslie's research into the afterlife- 01:00:41 - Skinwalker and communicating with the deceased- 01:04:57 - Peer reviewed studies on the afterlife- 01:14:21 - Disclosure destabilizes society? I don’t buy it!- 01:18:20 - [Tom Delonge] Gov’t secrecy is good for us- 01:23:01 - The infamous Varginha case- 01:26:13 - Who knows more? Gov't vs. Private industry (Lockheed Martin)- 01:28:08 - The Wilson Memo- 01:32:01 - Stewart Alexander (the physical medium)- 01:39:32 - Ectoplasm and etheric hands- 01:42:01 - Apparitions- 01:48:08 - Pentagon reports studying mediumship / peer-reviewed studies- 02:05:02 - "UFOs: Investigating the Unknown"- 02:08:05 - Something big is coming in 2030s- 02:12:16 - How would the world change if they knew what Leslie knew?- 02:13:19 - What convinces Leslie that UFOs are intelligent?- 02:16:20 - Time-traveling human hypothesisSPONSORS:- Miracle Made: http://TryMiracle.com/EVERYTHING (code: EVERYTHING)- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk- UFOs: Investigating the Unknown | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/sVhq1YxV_Ec- UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record: https://amzn.to/3ks0PVC- Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife: https://amzn.to/3ZfLOoE- PaCE1 (Physics and Consciousness Explication Winners): https://youtu.be/rGln1sLk5ME #PaCE1 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - “There are entities more advanced than us.”
- 00:05:09 - What are UFOs?
- 00:15:28 - Relationship with Chris Mellon and Lue Elizondo
- 00:25:21 - This is why we need to take UFO sightings seriously
- 00:27:15 - North American UAP "Balloons"
- 00:29:13 - "These objects are clearly extraterrestrial."
- 00:30:43 - [Ross Coulthart] White House vs. Pentagon on UAPs
- 00:33:44 - We don't have a stigma problem, we have a cowardice problem
- 00:35:29 - Evidence indicating extraterrestrials or breakaway civilization
- 00:41:08 - One side is the alien (ET) hypothesis, the other is…
- 00:45:56 - What classifies "The Phenomenon" exactly?
- 00:48:33 - Developing Psi abilities after UAP encounters
- 00:50:57 - Leslie's research into the afterlife
- 01:00:41 - Skinwalker and communicating with the deceased
- 01:04:57 - Peer reviewed studies on the afterlife
- 01:14:21 - Disclosure destabilizes society? I don’t buy it!
- 01:18:20 - [Tom Delonge] Gov’t secrecy is good for us
- 01:23:01 - The infamous Varginha case
- 01:26:13 - Who knows more? Gov't vs. Private industry (Lockheed Martin)
- 01:28:08 - The Wilson Memo
- 01:32:01 - Stewart Alexander (the physical medium)
- 01:39:32 - Ectoplasm and etheric hands
- 01:42:01 - Apparitions
- 01:48:08 - Pentagon reports studying mediumship / peer-reviewed studies
- 02:05:02 - "UFOs: Investigating the Unknown"
- 02:08:05 - Something big is coming in 2030s
- 02:12:16 - How would the world change if they knew what Leslie knew?
- 02:13:19 - What convinces Leslie that UFOs are intelligent?
- 02:16:20 - Time-traveling human hypothesis

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/j1fN5Gxm9fk
- UFOs: Investigating the Unknown | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/sVhq1YxV_Ec
- UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record: https://amzn.to/3ks0PVC
- Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife: https://amzn.to/3ZfLOoE
- PaCE1 (Physics and Consciousness Explication Winners): https://youtu.be/rGln1sLk5ME #PaCE1

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8851 no David Robson: Why Smart People Often Make the Worst Decisions https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Robson (science writer) reveals how high IQ creates cognitive traps and explores placebo effects on mortality. Guest David Robson, a mathematician‑turned‑science writer, shares insights on intelligence traps, rationality, and how curiosity fuels breakthroughs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:55 - IQ tests measure what exactly?- 00:08:00 - Various pitfalls of intelligence (IQ traps)- 00:14:09 - Rationality is not emotionally comforting- 00:16:51 - Is "truth" the most valuable pursuit? What is "truth"?- 00:19:10 - Truth can be terrifying- 00:24:14 - Curiosity is correlated with high IQ- 00:28:53 - Breakthroughs are born through curiosity- 00:36:13 - Contradiction is a healthy part of science- 00:39:20 - The different styles of science- 00:45:36 - The placebo effect: how "expectation" can overcome genetics- 00:51:35 - Applying the placebo and expectation effects- 01:05:51 - Frustration lies at the heart of learning- 01:13:25 - Cultivating the qualities of a genius in yourself- 01:18:33 - What is evidence-based wisdom?- 01:23:42 - A standardized test for wisdom- 01:31:03 - The relationship between IQ and RQ (rationality quotient)- 01:33:23 - Ways to supercharge your rationality- 01:35:48 - The scientific bias- 01:41:56 - Parapsychological research- 01:47:51 - What is "functional stupidity"?- 01:52:39 - Curt finds holes in every argument- 01:57:13 - Self deception is easy- 02:00:38 - When high skill damages performance- 02:04:20 - The best team is smart and disagreeable- 02:10:44 - The power of a Yogi- 02:18:20 - Your perceptions change future reality- 02:20:19 - Ego depletion and the replication crisis- 02:22:23 - The pilot sight test- 02:27:16 - Acquiring creativity, productivity, and Savant-ismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 David Robson: Placebo Effect, Mortality, and IQ Traps full 134 Theories of Everything **YouTube link coming soon** Today we talk about the placebo effect, mind over matter, and the cognitive traps that correlate with IQ. David Robson is an author of science with a unique focus on human behavior. He has a degree in mathematics from Oxford -- we bond over our similar degrees in mathematics. He's worked for news scientists, BBC, and he writes for several popular science magazines. Today we discuss the intelligence trap and the expectation effect. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:55 IQ tests measure what exactly? 00:08:00 Various pitfalls of intelligence (IQ traps) 00:14:09 Rationality is not emotionally comforting 00:16:51 Is “truth” the most valuable pursuit? What is “truth”? 00:19:10 Truth can be terrifying 00:24:14 Curiosity is correlated with high IQ 00:28:53 Breakthroughs are born through curiosity 00:36:13 Contradiction is a healthy part of science 00:39:20 The different styles of science 00:45:36 The placebo effect: how “expectation” can overcome genetics 00:51:35 Applying the placebo and expectation effects 01:05:51 Frustration lies at the heart of learning 01:13:25 Cultivating the qualities of a genius in yourself 01:18:33 What is evidence-based wisdom? 01:23:42 A standardized test for wisdom 01:31:03 The relationship between IQ and RQ (rationality quotient) 01:33:23 Ways to supercharge your rationality 01:35:48 The scientific bias 01:41:56 Parapsychological research 01:47:51 What is “functional stupidity”? 01:52:39 Curt finds holes in every argument 01:57:13 Self deception is easy 02:00:38 When high skill damages performance 02:04:20 The best team is smart and disagreeable 02:10:44 The power of a Yogi 02:18:20 Your perceptions change future reality 02:20:19 Ego depletion and the replication crisis 02:22:23 The pilot sight test 02:27:16 Acquiring creativity, productivity, and Savant-ism David Robson (science writer) reveals how high IQ creates cognitive traps and explores placebo effects on mortality. Guest David Robson, a mathematician‑turned‑science writer, shares insights on intelligence traps, rationality, and how curiosity fuels breakthroughs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:55 - IQ tests measure what exactly?- 00:08:00 - Various pitfalls of intelligence (IQ traps)- 00:14:09 - Rationality is not emotionally comforting- 00:16:51 - Is "truth" the most valuable pursuit? What is "truth"?- 00:19:10 - Truth can be terrifying- 00:24:14 - Curiosity is correlated with high IQ- 00:28:53 - Breakthroughs are born through curiosity- 00:36:13 - Contradiction is a healthy part of science- 00:39:20 - The different styles of science- 00:45:36 - The placebo effect: how "expectation" can overcome genetics- 00:51:35 - Applying the placebo and expectation effects- 01:05:51 - Frustration lies at the heart of learning- 01:13:25 - Cultivating the qualities of a genius in yourself- 01:18:33 - What is evidence-based wisdom?- 01:23:42 - A standardized test for wisdom- 01:31:03 - The relationship between IQ and RQ (rationality quotient)- 01:33:23 - Ways to supercharge your rationality- 01:35:48 - The scientific bias- 01:41:56 - Parapsychological research- 01:47:51 - What is "functional stupidity"?- 01:52:39 - Curt finds holes in every argument- 01:57:13 - Self deception is easy- 02:00:38 - When high skill damages performance- 02:04:20 - The best team is smart and disagreeable- 02:10:44 - The power of a Yogi- 02:18:20 - Your perceptions change future reality- 02:20:19 - Ego depletion and the replication crisis- 02:22:23 - The pilot sight test- 02:27:16 - Acquiring creativity, productivity, and Savant-ismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:55 - IQ tests measure what exactly?
- 00:08:00 - Various pitfalls of intelligence (IQ traps)
- 00:14:09 - Rationality is not emotionally comforting
- 00:16:51 - Is "truth" the most valuable pursuit? What is "truth"?
- 00:19:10 - Truth can be terrifying
- 00:24:14 - Curiosity is correlated with high IQ
- 00:28:53 - Breakthroughs are born through curiosity
- 00:36:13 - Contradiction is a healthy part of science
- 00:39:20 - The different styles of science
- 00:45:36 - The placebo effect: how "expectation" can overcome genetics
- 00:51:35 - Applying the placebo and expectation effects
- 01:05:51 - Frustration lies at the heart of learning
- 01:13:25 - Cultivating the qualities of a genius in yourself
- 01:18:33 - What is evidence-based wisdom?
- 01:23:42 - A standardized test for wisdom
- 01:31:03 - The relationship between IQ and RQ (rationality quotient)
- 01:33:23 - Ways to supercharge your rationality
- 01:35:48 - The scientific bias
- 01:41:56 - Parapsychological research
- 01:47:51 - What is "functional stupidity"?
- 01:52:39 - Curt finds holes in every argument
- 01:57:13 - Self deception is easy
- 02:00:38 - When high skill damages performance
- 02:04:20 - The best team is smart and disagreeable
- 02:10:44 - The power of a Yogi
- 02:18:20 - Your perceptions change future reality
- 02:20:19 - Ego depletion and the replication crisis
- 02:22:23 - The pilot sight test
- 02:27:16 - Acquiring creativity, productivity, and Savant-ism

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE
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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9626 no Martin Willis and Curt Jaimungal: UFOs and Theories of Everything https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Martin Willis and Curt Jaimungal examine UFO phenomena through the lens of unified theories of everything. In this episode Curt Jaimungal discusses UFO phenomena and how they intersect with his Theories of Everything, joined by host Martin Willis.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- TOE Website: early access to episodes https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:53:01 -0000 UFOs and Theories of Everything | Martin Willis full 133 Theories of Everything Episode released on the Martin Willis podcast. Find it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjJv1tEk52s Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Martin Willis and Curt Jaimungal examine UFO phenomena through the lens of unified theories of everything. In this episode Curt Jaimungal discusses UFO phenomena and how they intersect with his Theories of Everything, joined by host Martin Willis.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- TOE Website: early access to episodes https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 3725 no Greg Kondrak: AI Cracks the Voynich Manuscript and Zodiac Cipher https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Prof. Greg Kondrak discusses how machine learning is being used to decode the Voynich Manuscript and the Dorabella cipher, and explores the limits of artificial intelligence in language understanding. He also examines the Zodiac cipher, the controversy surrounding Voynich, and the philosophical implications of AI lacking truth or motivation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:07 - Overview of the difficulty of the Voynich Manuscript- 00:04:53 - There is no other document like Voynich- 00:11:17 - The controversy of the Voynich- 00:12:38 - All language is decipherment- 00:27:51 - "It is not simple at all"- 00:30:49 - The Dorabella cipher- 00:33:05 - Voynich may not be a human language- 00:35:05 - Universal concepts in language (fighting Chomsky)- 00:43:37 - ChatGPT knows nothing- 00:44:41 - AI doesn't have "truth"- 00:47:09 - Multiple language theory (Voynich)- 00:48:34 - Artificial intelligence lacks motivations- 00:51:48 - What rivals the Voynich?- 00:53:05 - "Puzzles made me a better scientist"- 00:56:26 - The Zodiac cipher- 01:01:27 - The problem of "language understanding" has been solved- 01:06:48 - Training AI in ethics- 01:13:53 - Chinese and English are superior (analytically)- 01:19:35 - Proving what the Voynich was and wasn'tSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFW14zSYiFY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:36:00 -0000 Greg Kondrak: Voynich Manuscript, Artificial Intelligence, Zodiac, Dorabella full 131 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFW14zSYiFY Prof. Greg Kondrak is a computer scientist who used Machine Learning to help decode the Voynich Manuscript and Dorabella Cipher. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:07 Overview of the difficulty of the Voynich Manuscript 00:04:53 There is no other document like Voynich 00:11:17 The controversy of the Voynich 00:12:38 All language is decipherment 00:27:51 "It is not simple at all" 00:30:49 The Dorabella cipher 00:33:05 Voynich may not be a human language 00:35:05 Universal concepts in language (fighting Chomsky) 00:43:37 ChatGPT knows nothing 00:44:41 AI doesn't have "truth" 00:47:09 Multiple language theory (Voynich) 00:48:34 Artificial intelligence lacks motivations 00:51:48 What rivals the Voynich? 00:53:05 "Puzzles made me a better scientist" 00:56:26 The Zodiac cipher 01:01:27 The problem of "language understanding" has been solved 01:06:48 Training AI in ethics 01:13:53 Chinese and English are superior (analytically) 01:19:35 Proving what the Voynich was and wasn't Prof. Greg Kondrak discusses how machine learning is being used to decode the Voynich Manuscript and the Dorabella cipher, and explores the limits of artificial intelligence in language understanding. He also examines the Zodiac cipher, the controversy surrounding Voynich, and the philosophical implications of AI lacking truth or motivation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:07 - Overview of the difficulty of the Voynich Manuscript- 00:04:53 - There is no other document like Voynich- 00:11:17 - The controversy of the Voynich- 00:12:38 - All language is decipherment- 00:27:51 - "It is not simple at all"- 00:30:49 - The Dorabella cipher- 00:33:05 - Voynich may not be a human language- 00:35:05 - Universal concepts in language (fighting Chomsky)- 00:43:37 - ChatGPT knows nothing- 00:44:41 - AI doesn't have "truth"- 00:47:09 - Multiple language theory (Voynich)- 00:48:34 - Artificial intelligence lacks motivations- 00:51:48 - What rivals the Voynich?- 00:53:05 - "Puzzles made me a better scientist"- 00:56:26 - The Zodiac cipher- 01:01:27 - The problem of "language understanding" has been solved- 01:06:48 - Training AI in ethics- 01:13:53 - Chinese and English are superior (analytically)- 01:19:35 - Proving what the Voynich was and wasn'tSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFW14zSYiFY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:07 - Overview of the difficulty of the Voynich Manuscript
- 00:04:53 - There is no other document like Voynich
- 00:11:17 - The controversy of the Voynich
- 00:12:38 - All language is decipherment
- 00:27:51 - "It is not simple at all"
- 00:30:49 - The Dorabella cipher
- 00:33:05 - Voynich may not be a human language
- 00:35:05 - Universal concepts in language (fighting Chomsky)
- 00:43:37 - ChatGPT knows nothing
- 00:44:41 - AI doesn't have "truth"
- 00:47:09 - Multiple language theory (Voynich)
- 00:48:34 - Artificial intelligence lacks motivations
- 00:51:48 - What rivals the Voynich?
- 00:53:05 - "Puzzles made me a better scientist"
- 00:56:26 - The Zodiac cipher
- 01:01:27 - The problem of "language understanding" has been solved
- 01:06:48 - Training AI in ethics
- 01:13:53 - Chinese and English are superior (analytically)
- 01:19:35 - Proving what the Voynich was and wasn't

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]]> 5351 no Dick Bond: The Man Who Decoded the Oldest Light in the Universe https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Dick Bond examines multiverse theories, the persistent Hubble tension, and dark matter's cosmic mysteries He examines how these topics intersect and what they could mean for our understanding of the cosmos. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0000 Dick Bond on Multiverses, Hubble Tension, and Dark Matter full 130 Theories of Everything Dick Bond examines multiverse theories, the persistent Hubble tension, and dark matter's cosmic mysteries He examines how these topics intersect and what they could mean for our understanding of the cosmos. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dick Bond examines multiverse theories, the persistent Hubble tension, and dark matter's cosmic mysteries He examines how these topics intersect and what they could mean for our understanding of the cosmos.

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]]> 5852 no Richard Dolan and Jeremy Corbell: UFOs, Disclosure, and Debate https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Dolan and Jeremy Corbell examine recent UAP developments and disclosure implications from TOEnanza They explore the implications of recent findings and debate key challenges in the field.RESOURCES:- YouTube link to full TOEnanza: https://youtu.be/8D3jo3Zw93c Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:58:00 -0000 [Highlights] Rochard Dolan and Jeremy Corbell from TOEnanza full 129 Theories of Everything YouTube link to full TOEnanza: https://youtu.be/8D3jo3Zw93c Richard Dolan and Jeremy Corbell examine recent UAP developments and disclosure implications from TOEnanza They explore the implications of recent findings and debate key challenges in the field.RESOURCES:- YouTube link to full TOEnanza: https://youtu.be/8D3jo3Zw93c Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Richard Dolan and Jeremy Corbell examine recent UAP developments and disclosure implications from TOEnanza They explore the implications of recent findings and debate key challenges in the field.


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]]> 29872 no Curt Jaimungal: An Honest Day in the Life of a Science Podcaster https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal reveals the daily reality of physics podcasting: recording, research, and community building Listeners get insight into the tools, platforms, and routines that shape his work.RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c7tLFNz-oXw- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=toe- Plexicam: https://www.plexicam.com/#a_aid=TOE- ChatGPT TOE Convo: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY- Terrence Deacon: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo- Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:28:54 -0000 An (Honest) Day in the Life of a Podcaster full 128 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c7tLFNz-oXw An honest day in the life of a math and physics podcaster. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=toe - Plexicam: https://www.plexicam.com/#a_aid=TOE - ChatGPT TOE Convo: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY - Terrence Deacon: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo - Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo Curt Jaimungal reveals the daily reality of physics podcasting: recording, research, and community building Listeners get insight into the tools, platforms, and routines that shape his work.RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c7tLFNz-oXw- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=toe- Plexicam: https://www.plexicam.com/#a_aid=TOE- ChatGPT TOE Convo: https://youtu.be/mSfChbMRJwY- Terrence Deacon: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo- Brian Greene: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 2236 no Brian Greene: String Theory, Faster Than Light, and Death https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Brian Greene explores the frontiers of string theory, the possibility of faster‑than‑light travel, and the nature of death and the afterlife. He also delves into wormholes, consciousness, and the holographic principle, weaving physics with philosophy.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:50 - Faster than light travel- 00:12:10 - Traversable wormholes- 00:18:45 - Death and fear- 00:20:40 - Demons of pursuing science and psychedelics- 00:27:57 - Finding meaning in disconnectedness- 00:32:35 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 00:37:38 - Gödel, Dyson, and the relevance of a TOE- 00:40:35 - Time is not fundamental- 00:45:35 - The Holographic Principle- 00:49:20 - Google's wormholes and ER = EPR- 00:54:18 - Geometric Unity, Wolfram, and E8- 00:58:00 - Curt's upcoming physics paper- 01:08:09 - Advice for aspiring physicists- 01:14:50 - Ed Witten is terrifying- 01:19:15 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and emergent time- 01:22:02 - Simulation Theory, Swampland, and Geometric Algebra- 01:32:50 - Responding to Eric Weinstein - Bias in String TheorySPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- Brian Greene Toronto Talk: https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tick...- World Science Festival: https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/- IAI Interview Brian Greene and Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0B1D... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:07:00 -0000 Brian Greene: String Theory, Faster Than Light, and Death full 127 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo Brian Greene talks about string theory, faster than light travel, and death / afterlife. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors:  - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Brian Greene Toronto Talk: https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tick... - World Science Festival: https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/ - IAI Interview Brian Greene and Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0B1D... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:02:50 Faster than light travel  00:12:10 Traversable wormholes 00:18:45 Death and fear 00:20:40 Demons of pursuing science and psychedelics 00:27:57 Finding meaning in disconnectedness 00:32:35 The Hard Problem of Consciousness 00:37:38 Gödel, Dyson, and the relevance of a TOE 00:40:35 Time is not fundamental  00:45:35 The Holographic Principle  00:49:20 Google's wormholes and ER = EPR  00:54:18 Geometric Unity, Wolfram, and E8 00:58:00 Curt's upcoming physics paper 01:08:09 Advice for aspiring physicists (young and old) 01:14:50 Ed Witten is terrifying 01:19:15 Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and emergent time 01:22:02 Simulation Theory, Swampland, and Geometric Algebra 01:32:50 Responding to Eric Weinstein - Bias in String Theory Brian Greene explores the frontiers of string theory, the possibility of faster‑than‑light travel, and the nature of death and the afterlife. He also delves into wormholes, consciousness, and the holographic principle, weaving physics with philosophy.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:50 - Faster than light travel- 00:12:10 - Traversable wormholes- 00:18:45 - Death and fear- 00:20:40 - Demons of pursuing science and psychedelics- 00:27:57 - Finding meaning in disconnectedness- 00:32:35 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness- 00:37:38 - Gödel, Dyson, and the relevance of a TOE- 00:40:35 - Time is not fundamental- 00:45:35 - The Holographic Principle- 00:49:20 - Google's wormholes and ER = EPR- 00:54:18 - Geometric Unity, Wolfram, and E8- 00:58:00 - Curt's upcoming physics paper- 01:08:09 - Advice for aspiring physicists- 01:14:50 - Ed Witten is terrifying- 01:19:15 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and emergent time- 01:22:02 - Simulation Theory, Swampland, and Geometric Algebra- 01:32:50 - Responding to Eric Weinstein - Bias in String TheorySPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...RESOURCES:- Brian Greene Toronto Talk: https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tick...- World Science Festival: https://cdn.worldsciencefestival.com/- IAI Interview Brian Greene and Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0B1D... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:50 - Faster than light travel
- 00:12:10 - Traversable wormholes
- 00:18:45 - Death and fear
- 00:20:40 - Demons of pursuing science and psychedelics
- 00:27:57 - Finding meaning in disconnectedness
- 00:32:35 - The Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 00:37:38 - Gödel, Dyson, and the relevance of a TOE
- 00:40:35 - Time is not fundamental
- 00:45:35 - The Holographic Principle
- 00:49:20 - Google's wormholes and ER = EPR
- 00:54:18 - Geometric Unity, Wolfram, and E8
- 00:58:00 - Curt's upcoming physics paper
- 01:08:09 - Advice for aspiring physicists
- 01:14:50 - Ed Witten is terrifying
- 01:19:15 - Carlo Rovelli, Lee Smolin, and emergent time
- 01:22:02 - Simulation Theory, Swampland, and Geometric Algebra
- 01:32:50 - Responding to Eric Weinstein - Bias in String Theory

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]]> 6365 no Curt Jaimungal: Intro to Modern Physics in 13 Minutes https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal explains modern physics fundamentals using only high-school math and natural units The lesson is available early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0D1o2XeKgdc- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Full Crash Course in Physics in 2h: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:10:00 -0000 Intro to Modern Physics in 13m (Primer for Noobs 2023) full 126 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0D1o2XeKgdc Only high school math needed for this lesson in physics, natural units, and some philosophy of physics. This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Full Crash Course in Physics in 2h: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Curt Jaimungal explains modern physics fundamentals using only high-school math and natural units The lesson is available early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0D1o2XeKgdc- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Full Crash Course in Physics in 2h: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Full Crash Course in Physics in 2h: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 866 no Live: Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin, and 40 More https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin and 40+ thinkers explore cutting-edge theory of everything ideas The conversation pushes the boundaries of philosophy, science and culture, offering fresh perspectives for curious minds. SPONSORS:- Blinkist: Get 25% off Blinkist premium, 2‑for‑1 deal, 7‑day free trial - https://www.blinkist.com/partners/theories-of-everything- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Babbel: Up to 55% off your subscription - https://babbel.com/TOE- Henson: Use code EVERYTHING for two years of blades free - https://HENSONSHAVING.COM/EVERYTHING- ExpressVPN: Extra 3 months free - https://ExpressVPN.com/theoriesofeverything- TOE Website: Early access to episodes - https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: Support the show - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: Support via crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: Support via PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: Follow @TOEwithCurt - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: Join the community - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: Listen on Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit: r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:14:00 -0000 Knapp / Corbell / Hoffman / Vervaeke / Levin / 40 more | TOEnanza full 125 Theories of Everything This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Blinkist: Get 25% off Blinkist premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking here: https://www.blinkist.com/partners/theories-of-everything - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription https://babbel.com/TOE - Henson: Visit https://HENSONSHAVING.COM/EVERYTHING to pick the razor for you and use code EVERYTHING to get two years' worth of blades free with your razor. - ExpressVPN: Visit https://ExpressVPN.com/theoriesofeverything and get an extra 3 months - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin and 40+ thinkers explore cutting-edge theory of everything ideas The conversation pushes the boundaries of philosophy, science and culture, offering fresh perspectives for curious minds. SPONSORS:- Blinkist: Get 25% off Blinkist premium, 2‑for‑1 deal, 7‑day free trial - https://www.blinkist.com/partners/theories-of-everything- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Babbel: Up to 55% off your subscription - https://babbel.com/TOE- Henson: Use code EVERYTHING for two years of blades free - https://HENSONSHAVING.COM/EVERYTHING- ExpressVPN: Extra 3 months free - https://ExpressVPN.com/theoriesofeverything- TOE Website: Early access to episodes - https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: Support the show - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: Support via crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: Support via PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: Follow @TOEwithCurt - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: Join the community - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: Listen on Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit: r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 29962 no I interviewed ChatGPT on Existence and Meaning https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt converses with ChatGPT on free will, AI, consciousness, existence, physics, and meaning. This early ad‑free audio version is available for TOE members. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... RESOURCES:- Terrence Deacon on Existence and Nothingness: https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g- Matt O Dowd on Spacetime and Free Will: https://youtu.be/T6xLFRHW-IY- http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:43:00 -0000 I interviewed ChatGPT on Existence and Meaning full 124 Theories of Everything Curt converses with ChatpGPT on free will, AI, consciousness, existence, physics, and meaning. This episode is being released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Terrence Deacon on Existence and Nothingness: https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g - Matt O Dowd on Spacetime and Free Will: https://youtu.be/T6xLFRHW-IY Curt converses with ChatGPT on free will, AI, consciousness, existence, physics, and meaning. This early ad‑free audio version is available for TOE members. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... RESOURCES:- Terrence Deacon on Existence and Nothingness: https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g- Matt O Dowd on Spacetime and Free Will: https://youtu.be/T6xLFRHW-IY- http://theoriesofeverything.org Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 4138 no Matt O'Dowd: PBS Space Time Host on Free Will and Dualism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Matt O'Dowd, host of PBS Space Time, discusses free will, consciousness, and spacetime, proposing a dualistic view that integrates metaphysics into scientific theory. He also talks about his upcoming film Inventing Reality and examines the hard problem of consciousness, the limits of science, and the nature of free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:17 - PBS Spacetime- 00:05:38 - Inventing reality- 00:12:52 - Scientific perspective- 00:15:44 - Metaphysics in theory- 00:23:23 - Material dual to consciousness- 00:25:46 - Ought from is- 00:32:12 - Science incomplete- 00:55:21 - Hard problem- 01:04:49 - Free will- 01:37:15 - Inconsistency- 02:00:53 - Deacon on absence- 02:06:52 - OutroSPONSORS:- Henson: https://hensonshaving.com/everything- Rocketmoney: https://rocketmoney.com/everything- ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/T6xLFRHW-IY- http://theoriesofeverything.org- https://theoriesofeverything.org/- https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/inventing-reality- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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You can find out more here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/inventing-reality Sponsors: - Henson : https://hensonshaving.com/everything - Rocketmoney : https://rocketmoney.com/everything - ExpressVPN : https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverything *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/inventing-reality TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:17 What is PBS Spacetime? 00:05:38 Inventing reality 00:12:52 The scientific perspective of understanding reality 00:15:44 Metaphysics needs to be a part of "theory" 00:23:23 Material is "dual" to Consciousness 00:25:46 Ought from an "is" 00:32:12 Science is incomplete 00:55:21 The hard problem of consciousness 01:04:49 You have free will 01:37:15 Inconsistency in the universe 02:00:53 Terrence Deacon and "absence" / "nothingness" 02:06:52 Outro Matt O'Dowd, host of PBS Space Time, discusses free will, consciousness, and spacetime, proposing a dualistic view that integrates metaphysics into scientific theory. He also talks about his upcoming film Inventing Reality and examines the hard problem of consciousness, the limits of science, and the nature of free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:17 - PBS Spacetime- 00:05:38 - Inventing reality- 00:12:52 - Scientific perspective- 00:15:44 - Metaphysics in theory- 00:23:23 - Material dual to consciousness- 00:25:46 - Ought from is- 00:32:12 - Science incomplete- 00:55:21 - Hard problem- 01:04:49 - Free will- 01:37:15 - Inconsistency- 02:00:53 - Deacon on absence- 02:06:52 - OutroSPONSORS:- Henson: https://hensonshaving.com/everything- Rocketmoney: https://rocketmoney.com/everything- ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/T6xLFRHW-IY- http://theoriesofeverything.org- https://theoriesofeverything.org/- https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/inventing-reality- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:17 - PBS Spacetime
- 00:05:38 - Inventing reality
- 00:12:52 - Scientific perspective
- 00:15:44 - Metaphysics in theory
- 00:23:23 - Material dual to consciousness
- 00:25:46 - Ought from is
- 00:32:12 - Science incomplete
- 00:55:21 - Hard problem
- 01:04:49 - Free will
- 01:37:15 - Inconsistency
- 02:00:53 - Deacon on absence
- 02:06:52 - Outro

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]]> 8021 no Terrence Deacon: How Consciousness Emerges from Entropy Gradients https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Terrence Deacon examines the origins of life, consciousness, entropy and sentience, arguing that meaning emerges from symbol grounding in far‑from‑equilibrium processes. He connects mental representations, the language problem, universal grammar and thermodynamics to explain how value and cognition arise.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:50 - Overview and autobiography- 00:07:28 - Mental representations- 00:16:37 - Living in a world of symbols- 00:23:11 - Indexical relationships- 00:26:49 - Language problem- 00:29:47 - Molecular binding & covariant relationships- 00:39:45 - Structural information & recursion- 00:44:26 - Chomsky, universal grammar basics- 00:51:19 - Chomsky universals & Turing machines- 01:02:15 - Gödel and ambiguity reduction- 01:10:13 - Reference and meaning- 01:14:59 - Noise and signals- 01:20:08 - Symbol grounding problem- 01:30:06 - Origin of value- 01:37:28 - Life far from equilibrium- 02:14:46 - Homeodynamics & teleodynamics- 02:17:02 - Sentience vs consciousness- 02:39:55 - Epistemology tied to ontology- 02:45:31 - Universal grammar down to chemistry- 02:51:48 - Absence and nothingnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/everything- Masterworks: promo code TOE https://masterworks.com- Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/everythingRESOURCES:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:13:00 -0000 Terrence Deacon: Origins of Life, Consciousness, Entropy, and Sentience full 122 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PqZp7MlRC5g Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/everything - Masterworks: https://masterworks.com promo code TOE - Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/everything *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:50 Overview of insights and autobiography 00:07:28 How are mental representations achieved? 00:16:37 Living in a world of symbols 00:23:11 Indexical Relationships 00:26:49 The language problem 00:29:47 Molecular binding and Covariant Relationships 00:39:45 Structural Information and Recursion 00:44:26 1,2,3, Repeat, Chomsky and Universal Grammar 00:51:19 Chomsky's Universals and Turing Machines 01:02:15 Gödel and minimizing ambiguity 01:10:13 Establishing reference and meaning 01:14:59 Noise and signals 01:20:08 The Symbol Grounding Problem ("The Hard Problem of Meaning") 01:30:06 Where does value come from? 01:37:28 Life is a process far from equilibrium 02:14:46 Homeodynamics and Teleodynamics 02:17:02 Sentience vs. Consciousness 02:39:55 Epistemology is tied to Ontology 02:45:31 Universal Grammar (with a capital "U") goes all the way down to chemistry 02:51:48 Absence and "Nothingness" (our existence is based in "absence") Terrence Deacon examines the origins of life, consciousness, entropy and sentience, arguing that meaning emerges from symbol grounding in far‑from‑equilibrium processes. He connects mental representations, the language problem, universal grammar and thermodynamics to explain how value and cognition arise.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:50 - Overview and autobiography- 00:07:28 - Mental representations- 00:16:37 - Living in a world of symbols- 00:23:11 - Indexical relationships- 00:26:49 - Language problem- 00:29:47 - Molecular binding & covariant relationships- 00:39:45 - Structural information & recursion- 00:44:26 - Chomsky, universal grammar basics- 00:51:19 - Chomsky universals & Turing machines- 01:02:15 - Gödel and ambiguity reduction- 01:10:13 - Reference and meaning- 01:14:59 - Noise and signals- 01:20:08 - Symbol grounding problem- 01:30:06 - Origin of value- 01:37:28 - Life far from equilibrium- 02:14:46 - Homeodynamics & teleodynamics- 02:17:02 - Sentience vs consciousness- 02:39:55 - Epistemology tied to ontology- 02:45:31 - Universal grammar down to chemistry- 02:51:48 - Absence and nothingnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/everything- Masterworks: promo code TOE https://masterworks.com- Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/everythingRESOURCES:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:50 - Overview and autobiography
- 00:07:28 - Mental representations
- 00:16:37 - Living in a world of symbols
- 00:23:11 - Indexical relationships
- 00:26:49 - Language problem
- 00:29:47 - Molecular binding & covariant relationships
- 00:39:45 - Structural information & recursion
- 00:44:26 - Chomsky, universal grammar basics
- 00:51:19 - Chomsky universals & Turing machines
- 01:02:15 - Gödel and ambiguity reduction
- 01:10:13 - Reference and meaning
- 01:14:59 - Noise and signals
- 01:20:08 - Symbol grounding problem
- 01:30:06 - Origin of value
- 01:37:28 - Life far from equilibrium
- 02:14:46 - Homeodynamics & teleodynamics
- 02:17:02 - Sentience vs consciousness
- 02:39:55 - Epistemology tied to ontology
- 02:45:31 - Universal grammar down to chemistry
- 02:51:48 - Absence and nothingness

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]]> 11311 no Bernardo Kastrup: Why Materialism Cannot Explain Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bernardo Kastrup defends analytical idealism against materialism, arguing consciousness is primary reality He argues that consciousness is primary and that our sense of separateness is an illusion, offering philosophical and scientific perspectives.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Website (plus early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:33:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup on Analytical Idealism, Materialism, The Self, and the Connectedness of You and I [Repost] full 121 Theories of Everything Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE TOE Website (plus early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Bernardo Kastrup defends analytical idealism against materialism, arguing consciousness is primary reality He argues that consciousness is primary and that our sense of separateness is an illusion, offering philosophical and scientific perspectives.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Website (plus early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 17359 no Donald Hoffman: The Most Rigorous Argument for Conscious Realism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Donald Hoffman argues consciousness is fundamental and perception functions as evolutionary user interface He debates evolutionary implications, quantum realism, free will, and the limits of virtual‑reality metaphors while discussing meditation, truth, and the nature of self.- 0:00 - Introduction- 0:35 - Hoffman's view on the country during COVID and its relevance to his theories- 2:51 - Why he meditates three hours daily and the type of practice- 7:26 - Hoffman's diet and health habits- 9:52 - Computational psychology background- 13:05 - Outline of the conscious agent model and its motivation- 16:41 - Consciousness as primary to being, a challenge to rationalists- 26:50 - Neural correlates as potentially causal and limits of the virtual‑reality metaphor- 38:44 - Nima Armani Hamed's amplituhedron and consciousness- 40:23 - Local hidden variables and loopholes in Bell's theorem- 47:46 - Uniform probability of fitness functions on cyclic groups as a problem for non‑veridical perception- 1:01:44 - Evolution hides truth and reality- 1:05:10 - Over‑simplification of evolutionary models to a one‑dimensional line- 1:09:17 - Intensity of meditation and fear of the unknown- 1:15:25 - “Illusions are failures to guide adaptive behavior.”- 1:16:41 - Philosophical theories of truth (correspondence, pragmatic, deflationary, etc.)- 1:27:20 - Spacetime as data compression for conscious agents- 1:32:39 - Nature of causality- 1:37:50 - Objectivity of reality in a subjectively predicated model- 1:40:00 - Questions of “you,” identity, and self (Eastern vs Western views)- 1:50:15 - Free will in a stochastic framework- 1:58:59 - Hofstadter’s “strange loop” vs Tononi’s IIT and Hoffman’s model- 2:14:37 - Where God fits and Hoffman’s definition of God- 2:21:22 - What happens when you die?- 2:28:38 - Gödel’s incompleteness theorem implications for Hoffman’s model- 2:34:35 - Vervaeke’s non‑propositional forms of knowledge- 2:37:45 - Landauer’s limit critiques- 2:41:29 - The moon’s existence without observation- 2:48:06 - Shared qualia: seeing the same red?- 2:51:31 - Paradox of pursuing truth that is inimical to fitness- 2:56:44 - Deepak Chopra’s excesses and Jesus’s claim “I am the truth / the way / the life”SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:20:00 -0000 Donald Hoffman on the fundamental nature of consciousness (MASSIVE technical analysis) [Reposted] full 120 Theories of Everything YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w Donald Hoffman a cognitive psychologist and Professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Hoffman's thought on the state of the country during COVID and what it entails about his theories 2:51 Why he meditates for 3 hours daily, and what type of practice it is 7:26 Hoffman's diet and health habits 9:52 On computational psychology (Hoffman's initial background) 13:05 Outlining (technically) the conscious agent model, and the motive force behind the lettering 16:41 Consciousness as primary to Being, as the impediment for rationalists 26:50 Why neural correlates aren't *just* correlates, but instead can play causal role (playing devil's advocate) and the limits of the "virtual reality" metaphor 38:44 Nima Armani Hamed's amplituhedron, and consciousness 40:23 Local hidden variables / realism may be saved, via loopholes in Bell's theorem 47:46 The assumption of uniform probability of fitness functions on cyclic groups, etc. is a problem for a theory that says our perceptions are non-veridical (ie. that they don't match "reality") 1:01:44 Evolution entails that we don't see the truth / reality as it is 1:05:10 On the over simplification of evolutionary models (outputting down to the Real Line of dimension 1 without further structure) 1:09:17 The intensity of meditation, and fear of letting go / fear of the unknown 1:15:25 "Illusions are failures to guide adaptive behavior." 1:16:41 The various philosophical theories on truth (correspondence, pragmatic, deflationary, etc.) 1:27:20 Spacetime as a data compression tool for conscious agents 1:32:39 On the nature of causality 1:37:50 How is reality objective, when in Hoffman's model it's predicated exclusively on subjective agents 1:40:00 What is "you"? What is "identity"? What is the "self"? (Eastern religions vs Western religions) 1:50:15 How does Free Will fit into a stochastic model? 1:58:59 Douglas Hofstadter's "strange loop" model of consciousness & Tononi's Integrated information theory vs. Donald Hoffman's 2:14:37 Where God fits into all of this, as well as Hoffman's definition of God 2:21:22 What happens when you die? 2:28:38 Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications for Hoffman's model 2:34:35 John Vervaeke's other forms of knowledge which aren't "propositional" 2:37:45 Landauer's limit (fastidious critiques) 2:41:29 On the moon not existing when you don't look at it 2:48:06 Do you see the same color red that I see? (and other experiences / qualia) 2:51:31 The paradox of pursuing truth, though truth is inimical (relative to fitness) 2:56:44 Where does Deepak Chopra take Hoffman's message too far + what Jesus meant by "I am the truth / the way / the life" Donald Hoffman argues consciousness is fundamental and perception functions as evolutionary user interface He debates evolutionary implications, quantum realism, free will, and the limits of virtual‑reality metaphors while discussing meditation, truth, and the nature of self.- 0:00 - Introduction- 0:35 - Hoffman's view on the country during COVID and its relevance to his theories- 2:51 - Why he meditates three hours daily and the type of practice- 7:26 - Hoffman's diet and health habits- 9:52 - Computational psychology background- 13:05 - Outline of the conscious agent model and its motivation- 16:41 - Consciousness as primary to being, a challenge to rationalists- 26:50 - Neural correlates as potentially causal and limits of the virtual‑reality metaphor- 38:44 - Nima Armani Hamed's amplituhedron and consciousness- 40:23 - Local hidden variables and loopholes in Bell's theorem- 47:46 - Uniform probability of fitness functions on cyclic groups as a problem for non‑veridical perception- 1:01:44 - Evolution hides truth and reality- 1:05:10 - Over‑simplification of evolutionary models to a one‑dimensional line- 1:09:17 - Intensity of meditation and fear of the unknown- 1:15:25 - “Illusions are failures to guide adaptive behavior.”- 1:16:41 - Philosophical theories of truth (correspondence, pragmatic, deflationary, etc.)- 1:27:20 - Spacetime as data compression for conscious agents- 1:32:39 - Nature of causality- 1:37:50 - Objectivity of reality in a subjectively predicated model- 1:40:00 - Questions of “you,” identity, and self (Eastern vs Western views)- 1:50:15 - Free will in a stochastic framework- 1:58:59 - Hofstadter’s “strange loop” vs Tononi’s IIT and Hoffman’s model- 2:14:37 - Where God fits and Hoffman’s definition of God- 2:21:22 - What happens when you die?- 2:28:38 - Gödel’s incompleteness theorem implications for Hoffman’s model- 2:34:35 - Vervaeke’s non‑propositional forms of knowledge- 2:37:45 - Landauer’s limit critiques- 2:41:29 - The moon’s existence without observation- 2:48:06 - Shared qualia: seeing the same red?- 2:51:31 - Paradox of pursuing truth that is inimical to fitness- 2:56:44 - Deepak Chopra’s excesses and Jesus’s claim “I am the truth / the way / the life”SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:35 - Hoffman's view on the country during COVID and its relevance to his theories
- 2:51 - Why he meditates three hours daily and the type of practice
- 7:26 - Hoffman's diet and health habits
- 9:52 - Computational psychology background
- 13:05 - Outline of the conscious agent model and its motivation
- 16:41 - Consciousness as primary to being, a challenge to rationalists
- 26:50 - Neural correlates as potentially causal and limits of the virtual‑reality metaphor
- 38:44 - Nima Armani Hamed's amplituhedron and consciousness
- 40:23 - Local hidden variables and loopholes in Bell's theorem
- 47:46 - Uniform probability of fitness functions on cyclic groups as a problem for non‑veridical perception
- 1:01:44 - Evolution hides truth and reality
- 1:05:10 - Over‑simplification of evolutionary models to a one‑dimensional line
- 1:09:17 - Intensity of meditation and fear of the unknown
- 1:15:25 - “Illusions are failures to guide adaptive behavior.”
- 1:16:41 - Philosophical theories of truth (correspondence, pragmatic, deflationary, etc.)
- 1:27:20 - Spacetime as data compression for conscious agents
- 1:32:39 - Nature of causality
- 1:37:50 - Objectivity of reality in a subjectively predicated model
- 1:40:00 - Questions of “you,” identity, and self (Eastern vs Western views)
- 1:50:15 - Free will in a stochastic framework
- 1:58:59 - Hofstadter’s “strange loop” vs Tononi’s IIT and Hoffman’s model
- 2:14:37 - Where God fits and Hoffman’s definition of God
- 2:21:22 - What happens when you die?
- 2:28:38 - Gödel’s incompleteness theorem implications for Hoffman’s model
- 2:34:35 - Vervaeke’s non‑propositional forms of knowledge
- 2:37:45 - Landauer’s limit critiques
- 2:41:29 - The moon’s existence without observation
- 2:48:06 - Shared qualia: seeing the same red?
- 2:51:31 - Paradox of pursuing truth that is inimical to fitness
- 2:56:44 - Deepak Chopra’s excesses and Jesus’s claim “I am the truth / the way / the life”

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]]> 11285 no CIIS and Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness, Spacetime, and the Limits of Science https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal examines consciousness-spacetime connections, UFO phenomena, and scientific inquiry limits The conversation explores how these topics intersect and challenge conventional frameworks. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:36:04 -0000 California Institute of Integral Studies interviews Curt Jaimungal on Consciousness, Spacetime, UFOs, and the Limits of Science full 119 Theories of Everything Curt Jaimungal examines consciousness-spacetime connections, UFO phenomena, and scientific inquiry limits The conversation explores how these topics intersect and challenge conventional frameworks. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Curt Jaimungal examines consciousness-spacetime connections, UFO phenomena, and scientific inquiry limits The conversation explores how these topics intersect and challenge conventional frameworks.

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]]> 4951 no Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke: Is Reality Made of Consciousness? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke explore infinity, non‑dualism, the ego, and the nature of reality, debating whether spacetime is fundamental and how consciousness relates to physics. The conversation weaves philosophy, mathematics, and personal experience, challenging conventional views of truth and meaning.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:10 - Zen, intelligibility, and Neoplatonism- 00:05:26 - Physics and consciousness- 00:07:16 - Spacetime and Nima Arkani Hamed- 00:09:34 - Impactful aspects of each other's work- 00:14:27 - Meaning of "fundamental"- 00:22:08 - Reality vs. Fundamentality- 00:25:07 - Gödel's incompleteness NOT about TOEs- 00:35:49 - Science predicts its own demise- 00:46:00 - Psychosis, derealization, and terror of TOEs- 01:08:04 - Morality and "the ego"- 01:08:04 - Infinity and "the one"- 01:28:47 - Coleman Mandula theorem- 01:31:59 - Debate: Spacetime is real vs. unreal- 01:52:03 - Reality, evolution and infinity- 02:08:35 - Truth, misframing, and loveSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE - Masterworks: promo code TOE at https://www.masterworks.com - Shopify: free trial at https://www.shopify.com/theories RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EwTpdCVsttI - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - Important TOE ep: Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 - Important TOE ep: Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - The Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ - Donald Hoffman theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Bernardo Kastrup: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w - John Vervaeke solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc - Donald Hoffman solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:08:00 -0000 Donald Hoffman Λ John Vervaeke on Infinity, Non-Dualism, Ego, and Reality full 118 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EwTpdCVsttI Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off - Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.com promo code TOE - Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/theories to start your free trial *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Important TOE ep: Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 - Important TOE ep: Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - The Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ - Donald Hoffman theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Bernardo Kastrup: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w - John Vervaeke solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc - Donald Hoffman solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:10 Zen, intelligibility, and Neoplatonism 00:05:26 Physics and consciousness 00:07:16 Spacetime and Nima Arkani Hamed 00:09:34 What do they find impactful about one another's work? 00:14:27 What does "fundamental" mean? 00:22:08 Reality vs. Fundamentality 00:25:07 Gödel's incompleteness is NOT about TOEs 00:35:49 Science predicts its own demise 00:46:00 Psychosis, derealization, and the terror of delving into TOEs 01:08:04 Morality and "the ego" 01:08:04 Infinity and "the one" 01:28:47 Coleman Mandula theorem 01:31:59 Debate: Spacetime is real vs. unreal 01:52:03 Reality, evolution and infinity 02:08:35 Truth, misframing, and love Donald Hoffman and John Vervaeke explore infinity, non‑dualism, the ego, and the nature of reality, debating whether spacetime is fundamental and how consciousness relates to physics. The conversation weaves philosophy, mathematics, and personal experience, challenging conventional views of truth and meaning.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:10 - Zen, intelligibility, and Neoplatonism- 00:05:26 - Physics and consciousness- 00:07:16 - Spacetime and Nima Arkani Hamed- 00:09:34 - Impactful aspects of each other's work- 00:14:27 - Meaning of "fundamental"- 00:22:08 - Reality vs. Fundamentality- 00:25:07 - Gödel's incompleteness NOT about TOEs- 00:35:49 - Science predicts its own demise- 00:46:00 - Psychosis, derealization, and terror of TOEs- 01:08:04 - Morality and "the ego"- 01:08:04 - Infinity and "the one"- 01:28:47 - Coleman Mandula theorem- 01:31:59 - Debate: Spacetime is real vs. unreal- 01:52:03 - Reality, evolution and infinity- 02:08:35 - Truth, misframing, and loveSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE - Masterworks: promo code TOE at https://www.masterworks.com - Shopify: free trial at https://www.shopify.com/theories RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EwTpdCVsttI - *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - Important TOE ep: Lilian Dindo: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 - Important TOE ep: Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - The Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ - Donald Hoffman theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Bernardo Kastrup: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w - John Vervaeke solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc - Donald Hoffman solo TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/CmieNQH7Q4w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:10 - Zen, intelligibility, and Neoplatonism
- 00:05:26 - Physics and consciousness
- 00:07:16 - Spacetime and Nima Arkani Hamed
- 00:09:34 - Impactful aspects of each other's work
- 00:14:27 - Meaning of "fundamental"
- 00:22:08 - Reality vs. Fundamentality
- 00:25:07 - Gödel's incompleteness NOT about TOEs
- 00:35:49 - Science predicts its own demise
- 00:46:00 - Psychosis, derealization, and terror of TOEs
- 01:08:04 - Morality and "the ego"
- 01:08:04 - Infinity and "the one"
- 01:28:47 - Coleman Mandula theorem
- 01:31:59 - Debate: Spacetime is real vs. unreal
- 01:52:03 - Reality, evolution and infinity
- 02:08:35 - Truth, misframing, and love

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- The Meaning Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ
- Donald Hoffman theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww
- John Vervaeke theolocution w/ Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4
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]]> 8322 no SEMF Institute and Curt Jaimungal: Generalist Thinking and Spirituality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal explains becoming a generalist specialist, podcasting strategies, and spiritual perspectives He shares practical advice for balancing diverse interests while maintaining depth.SPONSORS:- Manscaped: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code [EVERYTHING20] at MANSCAPED.comRESOURCES:- SEMF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SEMFnexus- Joe Gline's Autohotkey Channel: https://www.autohotkey.com/- Qualia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIs42 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:02:00 -0000 SEMF Institute interviews Curt Jaimungal on Being a Generalist Specialist, Podcasting, and Spirituality full 117 Theories of Everything Manscaped: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code [EVERYTHING20] at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod SEMF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SEMFnexus Joe Gline's Autohotkey Channel: https://www.autohotkey.com/ Qualia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIs42 Curt Jaimungal explains becoming a generalist specialist, podcasting strategies, and spiritual perspectives He shares practical advice for balancing diverse interests while maintaining depth.SPONSORS:- Manscaped: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code [EVERYTHING20] at MANSCAPED.comRESOURCES:- SEMF YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SEMFnexus- Joe Gline's Autohotkey Channel: https://www.autohotkey.com/- Qualia's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIs42 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6424 no Robert Breedlove and Curt Jaimungal: Paradoxes, Bitcoin, and Von Neumann https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Robert Breedlove interviews Curt Jaimungal about logical paradoxes, the implications of Bitcoin, and the influence of John von Neumann on modern thought.RESOURCES:- Robert Breedlove's What is Money podcast: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/- TOE YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:49:00 -0000 Robert Breedlove interviews Curt Jaimungal on Logical Paradoxes, Bitcoin, and John Von Neumann full 116 Theories of Everything Robert Breedlove's What is Money podcast: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ TOE YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Robert Breedlove interviews Curt Jaimungal about logical paradoxes, the implications of Bitcoin, and the influence of John von Neumann on modern thought.RESOURCES:- Robert Breedlove's What is Money podcast: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/- TOE YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Robert Breedlove interviews Curt Jaimungal about logical paradoxes, the implications of Bitcoin, and the influence of John von Neumann on modern thought.

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]]> 5228 no Michael Levin and Joscha Bach: The Shape of Collective Thought https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Michael Levin and Joscha Bach explore the idea of a global mind, collective intelligence, agency, and how morphogenesis might shape cognition. They debate the boundaries between biology and computation, and consider what competence means for cells and societies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:55 - Bach and Levin discuss each other's work- 00:03:34 - Cells as neuron-like units- 00:07:15 - Software as control pattern- 00:10:55 - Academic disciplinary boundaries- 00:14:38 - Perceptron as brain toy model- 00:18:44 - Researcher identity- 00:20:10 - Podcast vs academia benefits- 00:30:04 - Drastic belief changes- 00:38:54 - Memory beyond brain- 00:45:06 - Engrams and storage- 00:47:30 - Transferring memory across species- 00:55:25 - Weissman's barrier- 00:59:25 - Notion of competence- 01:12:10 - Virtualization for unreliable hardware- 01:16:02 - Defining competence- 01:22:35 - Goals and teleology issues- 01:27:34 - Planarian goals and encoded instructions- 01:34:55 - Navigation in morphic space- 01:36:11 - One species' defect as benefit- 01:37:42 - Intelligence trap and bias- 01:39:05 - Applying each other's work- 01:52:25 - General intelligence necessities in cellsSPONSORS:- Drink Trade: 30% off at https://www.drinktrade.com/everything- Uncommon Goods: 15% off your first gift at https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/everything- Roman: 20% off first order at https://ro.co/curt- Masterworks: promo code theoriesofeverything at https://www.masterworks.art/toeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- http://theoriesofeverything.org- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Michael Levin (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- Michael Levin Theolocution With Chris Fields & Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw- Joscha Bach Theolocution With John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Joscha Bach Theolocution With Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- Joscha Bach (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:49:00 -0000 Michael Levin Λ Joscha Bach on The Global Mind, Collective Intelligence, Agency, and Morphogenesis full 115 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A This theolocution has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. 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Past performance is not indicative of future results. *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Michael Levin (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc - Michael Levin Theolocution With Chris Fields & Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw - Joscha Bach Theolocution With John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - Joscha Bach Theolocution With Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww - Joscha Bach (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:01:55 Bach and Levin speak about each other's work 00:03:34 The cell functions as a neuron  00:07:15 Software as a control pattern 00:10:55 Disciplinary boundaries in academia 00:14:38 The perceptron is a "toy model" of the brain 00:18:44 How do you identify yourself as a researcher? 00:20:10 The benefits of podcasts vs. academia 00:30:04 Beliefs of Bach's and Levin's that have drastically changed 00:38:54 Memory moves outside the brain structure 00:45:06 Engrams and memory storage 00:47:30 The implications of transferring memory between species 00:55:25 Weissman's barrier 00:59:25 The notion of "competence" (Bach's and Levin's largest insight) 01:12:10 Virtualization for unreliable hardware 01:16:02 Defining "competence" 01:22:35 Bach's issues with goals (for and against teleology) 01:27:34 Planarian goals and explicitly encoded instructions 01:34:55 Navigation in "Morphic Space" 01:36:11 One species' birth defect can be another's benefit 01:37:42 The "Intelligence Trap" and bias 01:39:05 Application of each others' work to their own 01:52:25 Necessities of general intelligence in cells Michael Levin and Joscha Bach explore the idea of a global mind, collective intelligence, agency, and how morphogenesis might shape cognition. They debate the boundaries between biology and computation, and consider what competence means for cells and societies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:55 - Bach and Levin discuss each other's work- 00:03:34 - Cells as neuron-like units- 00:07:15 - Software as control pattern- 00:10:55 - Academic disciplinary boundaries- 00:14:38 - Perceptron as brain toy model- 00:18:44 - Researcher identity- 00:20:10 - Podcast vs academia benefits- 00:30:04 - Drastic belief changes- 00:38:54 - Memory beyond brain- 00:45:06 - Engrams and storage- 00:47:30 - Transferring memory across species- 00:55:25 - Weissman's barrier- 00:59:25 - Notion of competence- 01:12:10 - Virtualization for unreliable hardware- 01:16:02 - Defining competence- 01:22:35 - Goals and teleology issues- 01:27:34 - Planarian goals and encoded instructions- 01:34:55 - Navigation in morphic space- 01:36:11 - One species' defect as benefit- 01:37:42 - Intelligence trap and bias- 01:39:05 - Applying each other's work- 01:52:25 - General intelligence necessities in cellsSPONSORS:- Drink Trade: 30% off at https://www.drinktrade.com/everything- Uncommon Goods: 15% off your first gift at https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/everything- Roman: 20% off first order at https://ro.co/curt- Masterworks: promo code theoriesofeverything at https://www.masterworks.art/toeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kgMFnfB5E_A- http://theoriesofeverything.org- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Michael Levin (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- Michael Levin Theolocution With Chris Fields & Karl Friston: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw- Joscha Bach Theolocution With John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Joscha Bach Theolocution With Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- Joscha Bach (Solo TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/3MNBxfrmfmI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:55 - Bach and Levin discuss each other's work
- 00:03:34 - Cells as neuron-like units
- 00:07:15 - Software as control pattern
- 00:10:55 - Academic disciplinary boundaries
- 00:14:38 - Perceptron as brain toy model
- 00:18:44 - Researcher identity
- 00:20:10 - Podcast vs academia benefits
- 00:30:04 - Drastic belief changes
- 00:38:54 - Memory beyond brain
- 00:45:06 - Engrams and storage
- 00:47:30 - Transferring memory across species
- 00:55:25 - Weissman's barrier
- 00:59:25 - Notion of competence
- 01:12:10 - Virtualization for unreliable hardware
- 01:16:02 - Defining competence
- 01:22:35 - Goals and teleology issues
- 01:27:34 - Planarian goals and encoded instructions
- 01:34:55 - Navigation in morphic space
- 01:36:11 - One species' defect as benefit
- 01:37:42 - Intelligence trap and bias
- 01:39:05 - Applying each other's work
- 01:52:25 - General intelligence necessities in cells

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]]> 7252 no Noam Chomsky: Why Machines Will Never Achieve Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky argues against panpsychism while examining the mind-body problem and computer consciousness The conversation spans AI progress, the nature of spacetime, and deep philosophical puzzles about language and mathematics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:48 - What is the most important unsolved problem in cognitive science?- 00:05:07 - How have you updated your thinking on AI in the last five years?- 00:09:29 - Possibilities and approaches for brains & minds to reach human‑like intelligence in neural networks- 00:10:56 - Importance of consciousness in building systems that learn, think and create at a human level- 00:12:26 - Are you still a mysterian?- 00:15:36 - Is spacetime really doomed?- 00:16:19 - Letting go of spacetime and its effects on the mind‑body problem- 00:23:53 - Probability of AI overcoming human intelligence and establishing its own society- 00:27:20 - Prospects of sentient machines communicating with each other or us- 00:31:00 - Is Goodman's new riddle of induction historically accurate?- 00:36:30 - Intrinsic nature of matter and panpsychism- 00:42:30 - Resolution of the Liar’s Paradox or Raven Paradox?- 00:42:55 - Axioms of a language and the meaning of words- 00:48:06 - Relation between language and extended phenotype?- 00:49:38 - Obsession with the Turing test and its influence on behaviorism and consciousness- 00:51:52 - Can ill‑defined mathematical statements and physics concepts have meaning?- 00:55:24 - Linguistic evidence for universal innate mathematical notions in humans?- 00:57:01 - Vastness of the term "grammar" and its generalizationSPONSORS:- Trade Coffee: $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/GxZp6890hQk- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Noam Chomsky Playlist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Sponsors: - Trade Coffee is offering TOE listeners a total of $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everything *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Noam Chomsky Playlist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:48 [Joscha Bach] What is the most important unsolved problem in cognitive science? 00:05:07 [Joscha Bach ]In which ways did you update your thinking on AI in the last five years? 00:09:29 [Joscha Bach] Posibilities and approaches for brains & minds to reach humal-like intelligence in today's neural network 00:10:56 [Joscha Bach] Importance of consciousness in building systems that learn, think and create at a human level 00:12:26 [Joscha Bach] Are you still a mysterian? 00:15:36 [Prof. Donald Hoffman] Is spacetime really doomed? 00:16:19 [Prof. Donald Hoffman] Letting go of spacetime and its affects on the mind-body problem 00:23:53 [Prof. Avi Loeb] Probability of AI overcoming human intelligence and establishing their own society 00:27:20 [Karl Friston] Prospects of machines (i.e., sentinent artifacts) talking to each other - or us? 00:31:00 [Prof. Tim Maudlin] Is goodman's new riddle of induction historically accurate? 00:36:30 [Prof. Philip Goff] Intrinsic nature of matter and panpsychism 00:42:30 [anonymous] Do you have a resolution of the Liar’s Paradox or Raven Paradox? 00:42:55 [anonymous] Axioms of a language and the meaning of the words 00:48:06 [anonymous] Is there any relation between language and extended phenotype? 00:49:38 [anonymous] Our obsession with turing test and its influence on behaviorism and consiousness 00:51:52 [anonymous] Can ill-defined mathematical statements and physics concepts have meaning? 00:55:24 [Norman Wildberger] Is there any linguistic evidence for universal, or almost universal, innate mathematical notions in humans? 00:57:01 [anonymous] Vastness of the term "grammar" and its generalization Noam Chomsky argues against panpsychism while examining the mind-body problem and computer consciousness The conversation spans AI progress, the nature of spacetime, and deep philosophical puzzles about language and mathematics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:48 - What is the most important unsolved problem in cognitive science?- 00:05:07 - How have you updated your thinking on AI in the last five years?- 00:09:29 - Possibilities and approaches for brains & minds to reach human‑like intelligence in neural networks- 00:10:56 - Importance of consciousness in building systems that learn, think and create at a human level- 00:12:26 - Are you still a mysterian?- 00:15:36 - Is spacetime really doomed?- 00:16:19 - Letting go of spacetime and its effects on the mind‑body problem- 00:23:53 - Probability of AI overcoming human intelligence and establishing its own society- 00:27:20 - Prospects of sentient machines communicating with each other or us- 00:31:00 - Is Goodman's new riddle of induction historically accurate?- 00:36:30 - Intrinsic nature of matter and panpsychism- 00:42:30 - Resolution of the Liar’s Paradox or Raven Paradox?- 00:42:55 - Axioms of a language and the meaning of words- 00:48:06 - Relation between language and extended phenotype?- 00:49:38 - Obsession with the Turing test and its influence on behaviorism and consciousness- 00:51:52 - Can ill‑defined mathematical statements and physics concepts have meaning?- 00:55:24 - Linguistic evidence for universal innate mathematical notions in humans?- 00:57:01 - Vastness of the term "grammar" and its generalizationSPONSORS:- Trade Coffee: $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everythingRESOURCES:- YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/GxZp6890hQk- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Noam Chomsky Playlist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:48 - What is the most important unsolved problem in cognitive science?
- 00:05:07 - How have you updated your thinking on AI in the last five years?
- 00:09:29 - Possibilities and approaches for brains & minds to reach human‑like intelligence in neural networks
- 00:10:56 - Importance of consciousness in building systems that learn, think and create at a human level
- 00:12:26 - Are you still a mysterian?
- 00:15:36 - Is spacetime really doomed?
- 00:16:19 - Letting go of spacetime and its effects on the mind‑body problem
- 00:23:53 - Probability of AI overcoming human intelligence and establishing its own society
- 00:27:20 - Prospects of sentient machines communicating with each other or us
- 00:31:00 - Is Goodman's new riddle of induction historically accurate?
- 00:36:30 - Intrinsic nature of matter and panpsychism
- 00:42:30 - Resolution of the Liar’s Paradox or Raven Paradox?
- 00:42:55 - Axioms of a language and the meaning of words
- 00:48:06 - Relation between language and extended phenotype?
- 00:49:38 - Obsession with the Turing test and its influence on behaviorism and consciousness
- 00:51:52 - Can ill‑defined mathematical statements and physics concepts have meaning?
- 00:55:24 - Linguistic evidence for universal innate mathematical notions in humans?
- 00:57:01 - Vastness of the term "grammar" and its generalization

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]]> 3722 no Sal Pais and Stephon Alexander: The Physics of Negative Energy https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Sal Pais and Stephon Alexander explore singularities, negative energy, and the origins of the universe, debating quantum gravity and the superforce. They also discuss the Ashtekar quantum bounce, holographic ideas, and the rhythmic universe concept.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:03 - Main issues of quantum gravity- 00:08:08 - Academia vs. the Outside- 00:11:54 - Superforce- 00:25:09 - Ashtekar quantum bounce- 00:32:11 - Mathematics of singularity repulsion- 00:40:10 - Fermionic matter and loop quantum gravity- 00:44:08 - Negative energy- 00:51:11 - What is the cause of gravity?- 00:52:50 - Casimir forces and gravity- 00:56:38 - Ed Witten on String Theory- 01:02:53 - AdS / CFT (defending holography)- 01:10:15 - The "rhythm" universe (a universe that continually comes and goes)- 01:15:46 - The Pais Effect and patents- 01:31:59 - Sal Pais (Part 2) and Stephon Alexander (Part 2)- 01:33:46 - SaxophoneSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Physics / Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Curt's Crash Course on Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Sal Pais podcast: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Stephon Alexander podcast: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- Stephon's Book "Fear Of Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3EYRpsJ- Stephon's Book "The Jazz Of Physics": https://amzn.to/3CIPiGI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:59:00 -0000 Sal Pais Λ Stephon Alexander on Singularities, Negative Energy, and the Origins of the Universe full 113 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors:  - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Physics / Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w - Curt's Crash Course on Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os - Sal Pais podcast: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o - Stephon Alexander podcast: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk - Stephon's Book "Fear Of Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3EYRpsJ - Stephon's Book "The Jazz Of Physics": https://amzn.to/3CIPiGI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:03 Main issues of quantum gravity 00:08:08 Academia vs. the Outside 00:11:54 Superforce 00:25:09 Ashtekar quantum bounce 00:32:11 Mathematics of singularity repulsion 00:40:10 Fermionic matter and loop quantum gravity 00:44:08 Negative energy 00:51:11 What is the cause of gravity? 00:52:50 Casimir forces and gravity 00:56:38 Ed Witten on String Theory 01:02:53 AdS / CFT (defending holography) 01:10:15 The "rhythm" universe (a universe that continually comes and goes) 01:15:46 The Pais Effect and patents 01:31:59 Sal Pais (Part 2) and Stephon Alexander (Part 2) 01:33:46 Saxophone Sal Pais and Stephon Alexander explore singularities, negative energy, and the origins of the universe, debating quantum gravity and the superforce. They also discuss the Ashtekar quantum bounce, holographic ideas, and the rhythmic universe concept.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:03 - Main issues of quantum gravity- 00:08:08 - Academia vs. the Outside- 00:11:54 - Superforce- 00:25:09 - Ashtekar quantum bounce- 00:32:11 - Mathematics of singularity repulsion- 00:40:10 - Fermionic matter and loop quantum gravity- 00:44:08 - Negative energy- 00:51:11 - What is the cause of gravity?- 00:52:50 - Casimir forces and gravity- 00:56:38 - Ed Witten on String Theory- 01:02:53 - AdS / CFT (defending holography)- 01:10:15 - The "rhythm" universe (a universe that continually comes and goes)- 01:15:46 - The Pais Effect and patents- 01:31:59 - Sal Pais (Part 2) and Stephon Alexander (Part 2)- 01:33:46 - SaxophoneSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PE4C7OI7Frg- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Physics / Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Curt's Crash Course on Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Sal Pais podcast: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Stephon Alexander podcast: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- Stephon's Book "Fear Of Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3EYRpsJ- Stephon's Book "The Jazz Of Physics": https://amzn.to/3CIPiGI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:03 - Main issues of quantum gravity
- 00:08:08 - Academia vs. the Outside
- 00:11:54 - Superforce
- 00:25:09 - Ashtekar quantum bounce
- 00:32:11 - Mathematics of singularity repulsion
- 00:40:10 - Fermionic matter and loop quantum gravity
- 00:44:08 - Negative energy
- 00:51:11 - What is the cause of gravity?
- 00:52:50 - Casimir forces and gravity
- 00:56:38 - Ed Witten on String Theory
- 01:02:53 - AdS / CFT (defending holography)
- 01:10:15 - The "rhythm" universe (a universe that continually comes and goes)
- 01:15:46 - The Pais Effect and patents
- 01:31:59 - Sal Pais (Part 2) and Stephon Alexander (Part 2)
- 01:33:46 - Saxophone

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- Physics / Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w
- Curt's Crash Course on Physics: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os
- Sal Pais podcast: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o
- Stephon Alexander podcast: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk
- Stephon's Book "Fear Of Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3EYRpsJ
- Stephon's Book "The Jazz Of Physics": https://amzn.to/3CIPiGI

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5993 no Steven Greer: UAPs, CE5, Skinwalker Ranch, and Disinformation https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Steven Greer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss UFO phenomena, open‑source free energy, CE5 protocols, Skinwalker Ranch, and the pervasive problem of disinformation. They examine claims from Bob Lazar to Ukrainian UAPs and debate how governments and secret projects shape the narrative.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:48 - Preamble with Dr. Greer- 00:04:18 - Workout routine and favorite music- 00:03:30 - Why appear on TOE when you decline so many podcasts?- 00:04:06 - Open source free energy and documentary- 00:10:20 - Danger with the phenomenon and Curt's views on NDAs / secrecy- 00:18:14 - Bob Lazar and popularity to keep yourself safe- 00:19:59 - Two governments?- 00:22:21 - Being offered 2 billion to "shut up"- 00:29:39 - Hughes' suicide, Miller, and 1998- 00:39:00 - Curt asks for evidence, disinformation, and briefing presidents- 00:44:10 - Why release information only to those who pay? (creating an archive)- 00:46:56 - How exactly does this "open source" energy work?- 00:50:20 - The asserted physics- 00:52:36 - Justice- 00:53:15 - The asserted physics (continued)- 01:05:34 - Working with Galileo project and CE5- 01:17:15 - Skin walker- 01:21:21 - Evidence for faking the analysis of the Atacama mummy?- 01:32:20 - On Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy- 01:38:48 - CE5 and hoaxing UFOs with flares?- 01:50:05 - Opinions on Bob Lazar- 01:53:08 - How to identify disinformation?- 01:56:52 - Non human entities and technology / black projects- 02:02:33 - Cattle mutilations- 02:13:09 - The asserted physics (continued)- 02:16:12 - Ukrainian UAPs and World War 3- 02:18:18 - Disclosure and "the others" controlling it (or CIA / gov't?)- 02:21:51 - Non-benevolt entities- 02:26:15 - Love, faith, goodness- 02:28:29 - Richard Doty- 02:32:12 - High up officials claiming to not meet Greer- 02:34:11 - Post-show (temporary extra)- 02:39:00 - Pre-show (temporary extra)SPONSORS:- Trade Coffee: $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everything- Hyundai: learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson at https://hyundaiusa.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link : https://youtu.be/ndPdgyWIPcU- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- That UFO Podcast (Dan co-hosts this): https://www.youtube.com/thatufopodcast- Steven Greer's new film: https://thelostcenturyfilm.com/- Steven Greer's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrStevenGreer55 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:11:34 -0000 Steven Greer on UAPs, CE5, Skinwalker Ranch, and Disinformation full 112 Theories of Everything YouTube link : https://youtu.be/ndPdgyWIPcU Dr. Steven Greer is known for his views / knowledge on the UFO subject. Note: The views / message of the guest aren't those of myself (Curt) or TOE. This applies to every guest, and not just this one. Sponsors: - Trade Coffee is offering TOE listeners a total of $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everything - Visit https://hyundaiusa.com to learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - That UFO Podcast (Dan co-hosts this): https://www.youtube.com/thatufopodcast - Steven Greer's new film: https://thelostcenturyfilm.com/ - Steven Greer's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrStevenGreer55 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:48 Preamble with Dr. Greer 00:04:18 [Santiago Fuentes] Workout routine and favorite music 00:03:30 [Andy McGrillen] Why appear on TOE when you decline so many podcasts? 00:04:06 Open source free energy and documentary 00:10:20 Danger with the phenomenon and Curt's views on NDAs / secrecy 00:18:14 Bob Lazar and popularity to keep yourself safe 00:19:59 Two governments? 00:22:21 [Josh] Being offered 2 billion to "shut up" 00:29:39 [Joe Murgia] Hughes' suicide, Miller, and 1998 00:39:00 Curt asks for evidence, disinformation, and briefing presidents 00:44:10 Why release information only to those who pay? (creating an archive) 00:46:56 How exactly does this "open source" energy work? 00:50:20 The asserted physics 00:52:36 Justice 00:53:15 The asserted physics (continued) 01:05:34 [Xavier] Working with Galileo project and CE5 01:17:15 Skin walker 01:21:21 Evidence for faking the analysis of the Atacama mummy? 01:32:20 On Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy 01:38:48 CE5 and hoaxing UFOs with flares? 01:50:05 Opinions on Bob Lazar 01:53:08 How to identify disinformation? 01:56:52 Non human entities and technology / black projects 02:02:33 Cattle mutilations 02:13:09 The asserted physics (continued) 02:16:12 Ukrainian UAPs and World War 3 02:18:18 Disclosure and "the others" controlling it (or CIA / gov't?) 02:21:51 Non-benevolt entities 02:26:15 Love, faith, goodness 02:28:29 Richard Doty 02:32:12 High up officials claiming to not meet Greer 02:34:11 Post-show (temporary extra) 02:39:00 Pre-show (temporary extra) Steven Greer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss UFO phenomena, open‑source free energy, CE5 protocols, Skinwalker Ranch, and the pervasive problem of disinformation. They examine claims from Bob Lazar to Ukrainian UAPs and debate how governments and secret projects shape the narrative.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:48 - Preamble with Dr. Greer- 00:04:18 - Workout routine and favorite music- 00:03:30 - Why appear on TOE when you decline so many podcasts?- 00:04:06 - Open source free energy and documentary- 00:10:20 - Danger with the phenomenon and Curt's views on NDAs / secrecy- 00:18:14 - Bob Lazar and popularity to keep yourself safe- 00:19:59 - Two governments?- 00:22:21 - Being offered 2 billion to "shut up"- 00:29:39 - Hughes' suicide, Miller, and 1998- 00:39:00 - Curt asks for evidence, disinformation, and briefing presidents- 00:44:10 - Why release information only to those who pay? (creating an archive)- 00:46:56 - How exactly does this "open source" energy work?- 00:50:20 - The asserted physics- 00:52:36 - Justice- 00:53:15 - The asserted physics (continued)- 01:05:34 - Working with Galileo project and CE5- 01:17:15 - Skin walker- 01:21:21 - Evidence for faking the analysis of the Atacama mummy?- 01:32:20 - On Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy- 01:38:48 - CE5 and hoaxing UFOs with flares?- 01:50:05 - Opinions on Bob Lazar- 01:53:08 - How to identify disinformation?- 01:56:52 - Non human entities and technology / black projects- 02:02:33 - Cattle mutilations- 02:13:09 - The asserted physics (continued)- 02:16:12 - Ukrainian UAPs and World War 3- 02:18:18 - Disclosure and "the others" controlling it (or CIA / gov't?)- 02:21:51 - Non-benevolt entities- 02:26:15 - Love, faith, goodness- 02:28:29 - Richard Doty- 02:32:12 - High up officials claiming to not meet Greer- 02:34:11 - Post-show (temporary extra)- 02:39:00 - Pre-show (temporary extra)SPONSORS:- Trade Coffee: $30 off your first order at https://drinktrade.com/everything- Hyundai: learn more about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson at https://hyundaiusa.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link : https://youtu.be/ndPdgyWIPcU- *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- That UFO Podcast (Dan co-hosts this): https://www.youtube.com/thatufopodcast- Steven Greer's new film: https://thelostcenturyfilm.com/- Steven Greer's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrStevenGreer55 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:48 - Preamble with Dr. Greer
- 00:04:18 - Workout routine and favorite music
- 00:03:30 - Why appear on TOE when you decline so many podcasts?
- 00:04:06 - Open source free energy and documentary
- 00:10:20 - Danger with the phenomenon and Curt's views on NDAs / secrecy
- 00:18:14 - Bob Lazar and popularity to keep yourself safe
- 00:19:59 - Two governments?
- 00:22:21 - Being offered 2 billion to "shut up"
- 00:29:39 - Hughes' suicide, Miller, and 1998
- 00:39:00 - Curt asks for evidence, disinformation, and briefing presidents
- 00:44:10 - Why release information only to those who pay? (creating an archive)
- 00:46:56 - How exactly does this "open source" energy work?
- 00:50:20 - The asserted physics
- 00:52:36 - Justice
- 00:53:15 - The asserted physics (continued)
- 01:05:34 - Working with Galileo project and CE5
- 01:17:15 - Skin walker
- 01:21:21 - Evidence for faking the analysis of the Atacama mummy?
- 01:32:20 - On Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy
- 01:38:48 - CE5 and hoaxing UFOs with flares?
- 01:50:05 - Opinions on Bob Lazar
- 01:53:08 - How to identify disinformation?
- 01:56:52 - Non human entities and technology / black projects
- 02:02:33 - Cattle mutilations
- 02:13:09 - The asserted physics (continued)
- 02:16:12 - Ukrainian UAPs and World War 3
- 02:18:18 - Disclosure and "the others" controlling it (or CIA / gov't?)
- 02:21:51 - Non-benevolt entities
- 02:26:15 - Love, faith, goodness
- 02:28:29 - Richard Doty
- 02:32:12 - High up officials claiming to not meet Greer
- 02:34:11 - Post-show (temporary extra)
- 02:39:00 - Pre-show (temporary extra)

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]]> 10162 no Tim Maudlin: Quantum Realism, Bell's Theorem, and the Pilot Wave https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tim Maudlin discusses quantum realism, Bell's theorem, and the pilot‑wave interpretation, challenging common views of quantum mechanics. He explores the role of mathematics, geometry, and time in physics while reviewing key books on quantum foundations.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:53 - Philosophy of physics- 00:04:18 - Physics without numbers- 00:20:20 - Truth and mathematics- 00:29:08 - Pythagoras on irrational numbers- 00:31:31 - Geometry as core of reality- 00:39:11 - Data errors (detector efficiency)- 00:45:02 - Bell's theorem, non‑locality, realism- 00:50:38 - Superdeterminism & retrocausality- 01:27:08 - Quantum foundations books- 01:31:10 - "Beables": what exists?- 01:33:57 - Mathematical universe critique- 01:38:31 - Spatialize time or temporalize space?- 01:46:37 - Against Occam, Feynman, backward time- 01:56:56 - Time is not illusion- 02:01:50 - Quantum mechanics with observers- 02:08:36 - Classifying quantum theories & Penrose- 02:16:25 - Pilot wave theory overview- 02:20:18 - Philosophy vs physics vs math- 02:28:53 - Consciousness hardest question- 02:32:28 - Disproofs of functionalism- 02:37:15 - Wolfram- 02:38:56 - Arrow of time- 02:41:49 - Bergson, Einstein, Bohm- 02:44:48 - Bell personal stories- 02:50:54 - Causation, Pearle, mental sharpnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% offRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- http://theoriesofeverything.org- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: https://amzn.to/3rOLpuG- The Metaphysics Within Physics: https://amzn.to/3fZmjXs- Philosophy of Physics (Space and Time): https://amzn.to/3EHNPCO- New Foundations for Physical Geometry: https://amzn.to/3Ms6hl6- Philosophy of Physics (Quantum Theory): https://amzn.to/3EDu2Vd Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:15:00 -0000 Tim Maudlin on Quantum Realism, Bell's Theorem, Pilot Wave, and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics full 111 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors: - Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED (Tim Maudlin's Books): Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: https://amzn.to/3rOLpuG The Metaphysics Within Physics: https://amzn.to/3fZmjXs Philosophy of Physics (Space and Time): https://amzn.to/3EHNPCO New Foundations for Physical Geometry: https://amzn.to/3Ms6hl6 Philosophy of Physics (Quantum Theory): https://amzn.to/3EDu2Vd TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:53 The philosophy of physics 00:04:18 Physics without numbers 00:20:20 Truth and mathematics 00:29:08 Pythagoras didn't scorn irrational numbers 00:31:31 Geometry is at the core of reality 00:39:11 Sometimes the data is incorrect (efficiency of detectors) 00:45:02 Bell's theorem, quantum mechanics, non-locality, and realism 00:50:38 Superdeterminism and Retrocausality 01:27:08 Quantum Foundations (five books to become an expert) 01:31:10 "Beables" - What physically exists? 01:33:57 The Mathematical Universe is a confusion 01:38:31 Spatialize time? Or temporalize space? 01:46:37 Against Occam's Razor, Feynman, and Backward Time 01:56:56 Time is not an illusion 02:01:50 Quantum mechanics with observers 02:08:36 Classifying different quantum theories (and thoughts on Penrose) 02:16:25 Overview of Pilot Wave Theory (Bohmian Mechanics) 02:20:18 Philosophy vs. Physics vs. Math 02:28:53 Consciousness is the hardest question 02:32:28 Disproofs of functionalism and computational consciousness 02:37:15 Wolfram 02:38:56 Arrow of time (entropic / thermal time) 02:41:49 Bergson, Einstein, and Bohm 02:44:48 Bell was the sweetest man (personal stories from Tim) 02:50:54 Causation, Pearle, and keeping your mind sharp Tim Maudlin discusses quantum realism, Bell's theorem, and the pilot‑wave interpretation, challenging common views of quantum mechanics. He explores the role of mathematics, geometry, and time in physics while reviewing key books on quantum foundations.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:53 - Philosophy of physics- 00:04:18 - Physics without numbers- 00:20:20 - Truth and mathematics- 00:29:08 - Pythagoras on irrational numbers- 00:31:31 - Geometry as core of reality- 00:39:11 - Data errors (detector efficiency)- 00:45:02 - Bell's theorem, non‑locality, realism- 00:50:38 - Superdeterminism & retrocausality- 01:27:08 - Quantum foundations books- 01:31:10 - "Beables": what exists?- 01:33:57 - Mathematical universe critique- 01:38:31 - Spatialize time or temporalize space?- 01:46:37 - Against Occam, Feynman, backward time- 01:56:56 - Time is not illusion- 02:01:50 - Quantum mechanics with observers- 02:08:36 - Classifying quantum theories & Penrose- 02:16:25 - Pilot wave theory overview- 02:20:18 - Philosophy vs physics vs math- 02:28:53 - Consciousness hardest question- 02:32:28 - Disproofs of functionalism- 02:37:15 - Wolfram- 02:38:56 - Arrow of time- 02:41:49 - Bergson, Einstein, Bohm- 02:44:48 - Bell personal stories- 02:50:54 - Causation, Pearle, mental sharpnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% offRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fU1bs5o3nss- http://theoriesofeverything.org- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: https://amzn.to/3rOLpuG- The Metaphysics Within Physics: https://amzn.to/3fZmjXs- Philosophy of Physics (Space and Time): https://amzn.to/3EHNPCO- New Foundations for Physical Geometry: https://amzn.to/3Ms6hl6- Philosophy of Physics (Quantum Theory): https://amzn.to/3EDu2Vd Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:53 - Philosophy of physics
- 00:04:18 - Physics without numbers
- 00:20:20 - Truth and mathematics
- 00:29:08 - Pythagoras on irrational numbers
- 00:31:31 - Geometry as core of reality
- 00:39:11 - Data errors (detector efficiency)
- 00:45:02 - Bell's theorem, non‑locality, realism
- 00:50:38 - Superdeterminism & retrocausality
- 01:27:08 - Quantum foundations books
- 01:31:10 - "Beables": what exists?
- 01:33:57 - Mathematical universe critique
- 01:38:31 - Spatialize time or temporalize space?
- 01:46:37 - Against Occam, Feynman, backward time
- 01:56:56 - Time is not illusion
- 02:01:50 - Quantum mechanics with observers
- 02:08:36 - Classifying quantum theories & Penrose
- 02:16:25 - Pilot wave theory overview
- 02:20:18 - Philosophy vs physics vs math
- 02:28:53 - Consciousness hardest question
- 02:32:28 - Disproofs of functionalism
- 02:37:15 - Wolfram
- 02:38:56 - Arrow of time
- 02:41:49 - Bergson, Einstein, Bohm
- 02:44:48 - Bell personal stories
- 02:50:54 - Causation, Pearle, mental sharpness

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]]> 10860 no Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke: God and the Meaning Crisis https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke explore the meaning crisis, the limits of technology‑driven rationality, and the deep questions of God, consciousness and being, contrasting non‑theistic and religious perspectives while debating how community and practice shape our understanding.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:44 - Iain on the "meaning crisis"- 00:09:29 - John on the "meaning crisis"- 00:15:10 - Technology amplifies our lack of wisdom- 00:18:26 - Rationality and Belief (Iain vs. John)- 00:28:35 - Imaginary vs. Imaginal- 00:37:03 - Non-theism vs. Religion (against meditation as spiritual redress)- 00:53:38 - Not doing vs. Un-doing vs. Being passive vs. Un-Knowing- 01:09:22 - The way God sees us vs. The way we see God- 01:22:06 - Sam Harris, Closing yourself off to the Divine, and Terror- 01:29:20 - The importance of Sangha (community), and how can John's neoplatonism work?- 01:40:43 - Faith, Whitehead, and Reciprocal Opening- 01:47:56 - Against "being present"- 01:54:58 - Marrying a religion- 02:04:24 - Should we certainly give up on certainty?- 02:06:06 - On not speaking and the un‑making of TOE- 02:08:14 - John and Iain summateSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free 30‑day guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at manscaped.com (use code [EVERYTHING20])- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories to plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag- http://theoriesofeverything.org- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Matthew's Adopt Responsibility podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw- Garrett's This Could Be Interesting podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisCouldBeInteresting- Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc- John and Bernardo: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- John and Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Iain's book (Master and His Emissary): https://amzn.to/3r7L064- Iain's book (The Matter With Things): https://amzn.to/3LELdak Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:04:00 -0000 Iain McGilchrist Λ John Vervaeke on God, Meaning, Consciousness, and Being full 110 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org. Sponsors:  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. *New* TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: - Matthew's Adopt Responsibility podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw - Garrett's This Could Be Interesting podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisCouldBeInteresting - Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w - John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc - John and Bernardo: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I - John and Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 - Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 - Iain's book (Master and His Emissary): https://amzn.to/3r7L064 - Iain's book (The Matter With Things): https://amzn.to/3LELdak TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:44 Iain on the "meaning crisis" 00:09:29 John on the "meaning crisis" 00:15:10 Technology amplifies our lack of wisdom 00:18:26 Rationality and Belief (Iain vs. John) 00:28:35 Imaginary vs. Imaginal 00:37:03 Non-theism vs. Religion (against meditation as spiritual redress) 00:53:38 Not doing vs. Un-doing vs. Being passive vs. Un-Knowing 01:09:22 The way God sees us vs. The way we see God 01:22:06 Sam Harris, Closing yourself off to the Divine, and Terror 01:29:20 The importance of Sangha (community), and how can John's neoplatonism work? 01:40:43 Faith, Whitehead, and Reciprocal Opening 01:47:56 Against "being present" 01:54:58 Marrying a religion 02:04:24 Should we certainly give up on certainty? 02:06:06 On not speaking and the un-making of TOE 02:08:14 John and Iain summate Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke explore the meaning crisis, the limits of technology‑driven rationality, and the deep questions of God, consciousness and being, contrasting non‑theistic and religious perspectives while debating how community and practice shape our understanding.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:44 - Iain on the "meaning crisis"- 00:09:29 - John on the "meaning crisis"- 00:15:10 - Technology amplifies our lack of wisdom- 00:18:26 - Rationality and Belief (Iain vs. John)- 00:28:35 - Imaginary vs. Imaginal- 00:37:03 - Non-theism vs. Religion (against meditation as spiritual redress)- 00:53:38 - Not doing vs. Un-doing vs. Being passive vs. Un-Knowing- 01:09:22 - The way God sees us vs. The way we see God- 01:22:06 - Sam Harris, Closing yourself off to the Divine, and Terror- 01:29:20 - The importance of Sangha (community), and how can John's neoplatonism work?- 01:40:43 - Faith, Whitehead, and Reciprocal Opening- 01:47:56 - Against "being present"- 01:54:58 - Marrying a religion- 02:04:24 - Should we certainly give up on certainty?- 02:06:06 - On not speaking and the un‑making of TOE- 02:08:14 - John and Iain summateSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free 30‑day guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at manscaped.com (use code [EVERYTHING20])- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories to plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag- http://theoriesofeverything.org- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Matthew's Adopt Responsibility podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw- Garrett's This Could Be Interesting podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisCouldBeInteresting- Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc- John and Bernardo: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- John and Joscha Bach: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Iain's book (Master and His Emissary): https://amzn.to/3r7L064- Iain's book (The Matter With Things): https://amzn.to/3LELdak Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:44 - Iain on the "meaning crisis"
- 00:09:29 - John on the "meaning crisis"
- 00:15:10 - Technology amplifies our lack of wisdom
- 00:18:26 - Rationality and Belief (Iain vs. John)
- 00:28:35 - Imaginary vs. Imaginal
- 00:37:03 - Non-theism vs. Religion (against meditation as spiritual redress)
- 00:53:38 - Not doing vs. Un-doing vs. Being passive vs. Un-Knowing
- 01:09:22 - The way God sees us vs. The way we see God
- 01:22:06 - Sam Harris, Closing yourself off to the Divine, and Terror
- 01:29:20 - The importance of Sangha (community), and how can John's neoplatonism work?
- 01:40:43 - Faith, Whitehead, and Reciprocal Opening
- 01:47:56 - Against "being present"
- 01:54:58 - Marrying a religion
- 02:04:24 - Should we certainly give up on certainty?
- 02:06:06 - On not speaking and the un‑making of TOE
- 02:08:14 - John and Iain summate

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]]> 8217 no Nick Lane: How Life Emerged from Chemistry on the Ocean Floor https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Nick Lane, a British biochemist and professor at University College London, explores how life emerged from chemistry, the role of energy versus information, and the links between mitochondria, consciousness, and alien life. The conversation also tackles the limits of biology, the spectrum of life, and why modern biology may become a study of fields.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:45 - Genes don't create life- 00:07:34 - Is the origins of life a physics question or biology question?- 00:10:23 - Synthetic chemistry- 00:14:37 - What is a "Pathway"- 00:18:27 - Life is about energy -- NOT information- 00:22:04 - The definition of life. Life is a spectrum.- 00:27:54 - TOE takes a biological turn (why biology is difficult)- 00:31:35 - 21st century biology will be the study of "fields"- 00:42:01 - Mitochondria are vital for consciousness- 00:45:23 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses- 00:56:40 - Turin and quantum consciousness- 00:59:04 - Mechanisms for ESP (extra sensory perception)- 01:05:48 - Problems with Occam's Razor and God- 01:25:06 - Are cities alive? Is the world alive?- 01:32:28 - Life on other planets (alien life)- 01:37:46 - The size of bacteria indicate limitations on life in the universe- 01:44:34 - Speciation (how species develop) and Mother's Curse- 01:58:07 - The cell imitates the planet- 02:04:04 - Scientists don't like to ask "why"... Why?- 02:06:41 - Groundbreaking research is difficult to do in the Academy- 02:20:46 - [Karl Friston] Explanation for phenotypic diversity?- 02:31:22 - [RH0D3Z] Respirasomes and Supercomplexes- 02:37:50 - Ending poem by Richard Howard- 02:39:21 - Ending announcementsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at https://manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees by signing up at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free with https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4vqYJIyBis0- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Nick Lane's current book (Transformer): https://amzn.to/3QJ7ZyG- Nick Lane's former book (The Vital Question): https://amzn.to/3RDoihU- John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:47:00 -0000 Nick Lane on Origins of Life, Consciousness, Alien Life, Krebs Cycle, and Evolution full 109 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4vqYJIyBis0 This episode has been released early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members at http://theoriesofeverything.org/. Nick Lane is a British biochemist, writer, and professor in evolutionary biochemistry at University College London. Sponsors:  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... LINKS MENTIONED: - Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w - Nick Lane's current book (Transformer): https://amzn.to/3QJ7ZyG - Nick Lane's former book (The Vital Question): https://amzn.to/3RDoihU - John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:45 Genes don't create life 00:07:34 Is the origins of life a physics question or biology question? 00:10:23 Synthetic chemistry 00:14:37 What is a "Pathway" 00:18:27 Life is about energy -- NOT information 00:22:04 The definition of life. Life is a spectrum. 00:27:54 TOE takes a biological turn (why biology is difficult) 00:31:35 21st century biology will be the study of "fields" 00:42:01 Mitochondria are vital for consciousness 00:45:23 Multiple overlapping consciousnesses 00:56:40 Turin and quantum consciousness 00:59:04 Mechanisms for ESP (extra sensory perception) 01:05:48 Problems with Occam's Razor and God 01:25:06 Are cities alive? Is the world alive? 01:32:28 Life on other planets (alien life) 01:37:46 The size of bacteria indicate limitations on life in the universe 01:44:34 Speciation (how species develop) and Mother's Curse 01:58:07 The cell imitates the planet 02:04:04 Scientists don't like to ask "why"... Why? 02:06:41 Groundbreaking research is difficult to do in the Academy 02:20:46 [Karl Friston] Explanation for phenotypic diversity? 02:31:22 [RH0D3Z] Respirasomes and Supercomplexes 02:37:50 Ending poem by Richard Howard 02:39:21 Ending announcements Nick Lane, a British biochemist and professor at University College London, explores how life emerged from chemistry, the role of energy versus information, and the links between mitochondria, consciousness, and alien life. The conversation also tackles the limits of biology, the spectrum of life, and why modern biology may become a study of fields.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:45 - Genes don't create life- 00:07:34 - Is the origins of life a physics question or biology question?- 00:10:23 - Synthetic chemistry- 00:14:37 - What is a "Pathway"- 00:18:27 - Life is about energy -- NOT information- 00:22:04 - The definition of life. Life is a spectrum.- 00:27:54 - TOE takes a biological turn (why biology is difficult)- 00:31:35 - 21st century biology will be the study of "fields"- 00:42:01 - Mitochondria are vital for consciousness- 00:45:23 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses- 00:56:40 - Turin and quantum consciousness- 00:59:04 - Mechanisms for ESP (extra sensory perception)- 01:05:48 - Problems with Occam's Razor and God- 01:25:06 - Are cities alive? Is the world alive?- 01:32:28 - Life on other planets (alien life)- 01:37:46 - The size of bacteria indicate limitations on life in the universe- 01:44:34 - Speciation (how species develop) and Mother's Curse- 01:58:07 - The cell imitates the planet- 02:04:04 - Scientists don't like to ask "why"... Why?- 02:06:41 - Groundbreaking research is difficult to do in the Academy- 02:20:46 - [Karl Friston] Explanation for phenotypic diversity?- 02:31:22 - [RH0D3Z] Respirasomes and Supercomplexes- 02:37:50 - Ending poem by Richard Howard- 02:39:21 - Ending announcementsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at https://manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees by signing up at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free with https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4vqYJIyBis0- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9...- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt...- Physics Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Nick Lane's current book (Transformer): https://amzn.to/3QJ7ZyG- Nick Lane's former book (The Vital Question): https://amzn.to/3RDoihU- John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:45 - Genes don't create life
- 00:07:34 - Is the origins of life a physics question or biology question?
- 00:10:23 - Synthetic chemistry
- 00:14:37 - What is a "Pathway"
- 00:18:27 - Life is about energy -- NOT information
- 00:22:04 - The definition of life. Life is a spectrum.
- 00:27:54 - TOE takes a biological turn (why biology is difficult)
- 00:31:35 - 21st century biology will be the study of "fields"
- 00:42:01 - Mitochondria are vital for consciousness
- 00:45:23 - Multiple overlapping consciousnesses
- 00:56:40 - Turin and quantum consciousness
- 00:59:04 - Mechanisms for ESP (extra sensory perception)
- 01:05:48 - Problems with Occam's Razor and God
- 01:25:06 - Are cities alive? Is the world alive?
- 01:32:28 - Life on other planets (alien life)
- 01:37:46 - The size of bacteria indicate limitations on life in the universe
- 01:44:34 - Speciation (how species develop) and Mother's Curse
- 01:58:07 - The cell imitates the planet
- 02:04:04 - Scientists don't like to ask "why"... Why?
- 02:06:41 - Groundbreaking research is difficult to do in the Academy
- 02:20:46 - [Karl Friston] Explanation for phenotypic diversity?
- 02:31:22 - [RH0D3Z] Respirasomes and Supercomplexes
- 02:37:50 - Ending poem by Richard Howard
- 02:39:21 - Ending announcements

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- Nick Lane's current book (Transformer): https://amzn.to/3QJ7ZyG
- Nick Lane's former book (The Vital Question): https://amzn.to/3RDoihU
- John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc

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]]> 10052 no Avi Loeb: Are UAPs Connected to Consciousness and Time Travel? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Avi Loeb, Harvard cosmologist and founder of the Galileo Project, discusses consciousness, unidentified aerial phenomena, artificial intelligence, CE5 protocols, Jacques Vallée, and the possibility of time travel. The conversation explores how these topics intersect with modern science and the search for extraterrestrial life. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories, risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories, they will plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: sign up at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get free steaks and lobsterRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4- *New* TOE Website: https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- The Galileo Project (Harvard): https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/home- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Stephon Alexander on TOE: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4- Avi Loeb's Medium Post: https://avi-loeb.medium.com/- Ukrainian UAP Study: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.11215- Bruce Fenton's Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361913213_Australasian_Tektites_as_Interstellar_Object_Debris_Anomalies_in_Composition_Formation_and_Distribution- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:01:00 -0000 Avi Loeb on Consciousness, UAPs, AI, CE5, Jacques Vallée, and Time Travel full 108 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4 Avi Loeb is a cosmologist at Harvard who founded the Galileo Project.  Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. 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Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Avi Loeb, Harvard cosmologist and founder of the Galileo Project, discusses consciousness, unidentified aerial phenomena, artificial intelligence, CE5 protocols, Jacques Vallée, and the possibility of time travel. The conversation explores how these topics intersect with modern science and the search for extraterrestrial life. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories, risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories, they will plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: sign up at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get free steaks and lobsterRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4j5S_-MCWq4- *New* TOE Website: https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- The Galileo Project (Harvard): https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/home- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Stephon Alexander on TOE: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- John Vervaeke on TOE: https://youtu.be/3p8o3-7mvQc- Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://youtu.be/M-SgOwc6Pe4- Avi Loeb's Medium Post: https://avi-loeb.medium.com/- Ukrainian UAP Study: https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.11215- Bruce Fenton's Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361913213_Australasian_Tektites_as_Interstellar_Object_Debris_Anomalies_in_Composition_Formation_and_Distribution- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- The Galileo Project (Harvard): https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo/home
- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w
- Sal Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o
- Stephon Alexander on TOE: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk
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- Avi Loeb's Medium Post: https://avi-loeb.medium.com/
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]]> 11899 no Jordan Peterson: God, Jung, and the Science of Perception https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jordan Peterson sits down with Curt Jaimungal to explore God, consciousness, perception, and the art of podcasting. Their conversation weaves philosophy, science, and personal insight into a deep debate on meaning and media.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Jordan's Introduction- 00:04:41 - Noam Chomsky- 00:15:08 - The Political Runaway Feedback Loop- 00:19:54 - Self-deception- 00:26:28 - Perception, Power, & Psychopathy- 00:32:04 - On Dialogue- 00:35:08 - Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss- 00:38:28 - The Imitation Instinct- 00:42:52 - Religious Depth- 00:46:08 - Atheism, Dogma, & Perception- 00:50:38 - Visual Perception- 00:53:38 - Persistent Patterns- 00:56:38 - South Park- 00:59:38 - Sam Harris & Truth- 01:04:38 - Mysteries of Math & Science- 01:08:43 - Science in Religion- 01:09:38 - Computation & Consciousness- 01:14:55 - Jung I- 01:17:48 - Ethics & Psychotherapy- 01:22:06 - Better Left Unsaid- 01:23:49 - God & Responsibility, Defined- 01:28:38 - Jung II- 01:34:08 - Atheistic Scientists- 01:37:38 - Defining God II- 01:42:56 - Imitation & Worship- 01:44:28 - Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit- 01:51:01 - Not Repeating Oneself- 01:51:58 - Podcasting- 01:55:26 - TOE Clippings and LivestreamsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free 30‑day guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories (plants 10 extra trees)- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/h8i33KcJuOo- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos- TOE Clippings (clips version of TOE): https://youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g- The comments on Chomsky incorrectly characterized Chomsky's points and if you'd like the full context, then read this: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt/status/1500982408576913410- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- 12 Rules For Life: https://amzn.to/3wnaory- Beyond Order: https://amzn.to/3T8Mji5- Better Left Unsaid (Curt's documentary): https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/- Tyler Goldstein's channel Theory of Every0ne: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoryofEvery0newithTylerGoldstein- Curt's other "Ask Me Anything"s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9q2D6b5bc&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlNpnRRW0wpfdW0fBKwN1EDR&index=1- Steven Pinker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLVL2u-ZJ8c Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:48:00 -0000 Jordan Peterson interviews Curt Jaimungal on God, Consciousness, Perception, and Podcasting [Repost] full 107 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/h8i33KcJuOo Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos TOE Clippings (clips version of TOE): https://youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g The comments on Chomsky incorrectly characterized Chomsky's points and if you'd like the full context, then read this: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt/status/1500982408576913410 Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - 12 Rules For Life: https://amzn.to/3wnaory - Beyond Order: https://amzn.to/3T8Mji5 - Better Left Unsaid (Curt's documentary): https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ - Tyler Goldstein's channel Theory of Every0ne: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoryofEvery0newithTylerGoldstein - Curt's other "Ask Me Anything"s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9q2D6b5bc&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlNpnRRW0wpfdW0fBKwN1EDR&index=1 - Steven Pinker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLVL2u-ZJ8c TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:38 Jordan's Introduction 00:04:41 Noam Chomsky 00:15:08 The Political Runaway Feedback Loop 00:19:54 Self-deception 00:26:28 Perception, Power, & Psychopathy 00:32:04 On Dialogue 00:35:08 Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss 00:38:28 The Imitation Instinct 00:42:52 Religious Depth 00:46:08 Atheism, Dogma, & Perception 00:50:38 Visual Perception 00:53:38 Persistent Patterns 00:56:38 South Park 00:59:38 Sam Harris & Truth 01:04:38 Mysteries of Math & Science 01:08:43 Science in Religion 01:09:38 Computation & Consciousness 01:14:55 Jung I 01:17:48 Ethics & Psychotherapy 01:22:06 Better Left Unsaid 01:23:49 God & Responsibility, Defined 01:28:38 Jung II 01:34:08 Atheistic Scientists 01:37:38 Defining God II 01:42:56 Imitation & Worship 01:44:28 Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit 01:51:01 Not Repeating Oneself 01:51:58 Podcasting 01:55:26 TOE Clippings and Livestreams * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Jordan Peterson sits down with Curt Jaimungal to explore God, consciousness, perception, and the art of podcasting. Their conversation weaves philosophy, science, and personal insight into a deep debate on meaning and media.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Jordan's Introduction- 00:04:41 - Noam Chomsky- 00:15:08 - The Political Runaway Feedback Loop- 00:19:54 - Self-deception- 00:26:28 - Perception, Power, & Psychopathy- 00:32:04 - On Dialogue- 00:35:08 - Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss- 00:38:28 - The Imitation Instinct- 00:42:52 - Religious Depth- 00:46:08 - Atheism, Dogma, & Perception- 00:50:38 - Visual Perception- 00:53:38 - Persistent Patterns- 00:56:38 - South Park- 00:59:38 - Sam Harris & Truth- 01:04:38 - Mysteries of Math & Science- 01:08:43 - Science in Religion- 01:09:38 - Computation & Consciousness- 01:14:55 - Jung I- 01:17:48 - Ethics & Psychotherapy- 01:22:06 - Better Left Unsaid- 01:23:49 - God & Responsibility, Defined- 01:28:38 - Jung II- 01:34:08 - Atheistic Scientists- 01:37:38 - Defining God II- 01:42:56 - Imitation & Worship- 01:44:28 - Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit- 01:51:01 - Not Repeating Oneself- 01:51:58 - Podcasting- 01:55:26 - TOE Clippings and LivestreamsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free 30‑day guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: sign up at https://wren.co/theories (plants 10 extra trees)- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/h8i33KcJuOo- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos- TOE Clippings (clips version of TOE): https://youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g- The comments on Chomsky incorrectly characterized Chomsky's points and if you'd like the full context, then read this: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt/status/1500982408576913410- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- 12 Rules For Life: https://amzn.to/3wnaory- Beyond Order: https://amzn.to/3T8Mji5- Better Left Unsaid (Curt's documentary): https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/- Tyler Goldstein's channel Theory of Every0ne: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoryofEvery0newithTylerGoldstein- Curt's other "Ask Me Anything"s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9q2D6b5bc&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlNpnRRW0wpfdW0fBKwN1EDR&index=1- Steven Pinker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLVL2u-ZJ8c Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:38 - Jordan's Introduction
- 00:04:41 - Noam Chomsky
- 00:15:08 - The Political Runaway Feedback Loop
- 00:19:54 - Self-deception
- 00:26:28 - Perception, Power, & Psychopathy
- 00:32:04 - On Dialogue
- 00:35:08 - Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss
- 00:38:28 - The Imitation Instinct
- 00:42:52 - Religious Depth
- 00:46:08 - Atheism, Dogma, & Perception
- 00:50:38 - Visual Perception
- 00:53:38 - Persistent Patterns
- 00:56:38 - South Park
- 00:59:38 - Sam Harris & Truth
- 01:04:38 - Mysteries of Math & Science
- 01:08:43 - Science in Religion
- 01:09:38 - Computation & Consciousness
- 01:14:55 - Jung I
- 01:17:48 - Ethics & Psychotherapy
- 01:22:06 - Better Left Unsaid
- 01:23:49 - God & Responsibility, Defined
- 01:28:38 - Jung II
- 01:34:08 - Atheistic Scientists
- 01:37:38 - Defining God II
- 01:42:56 - Imitation & Worship
- 01:44:28 - Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit
- 01:51:01 - Not Repeating Oneself
- 01:51:58 - Podcasting
- 01:55:26 - TOE Clippings and Livestreams

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- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos
- TOE Clippings (clips version of TOE): https://youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g
- The comments on Chomsky incorrectly characterized Chomsky's points and if you'd like the full context, then read this: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt/status/1500982408576913410
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- 12 Rules For Life: https://amzn.to/3wnaory
- Beyond Order: https://amzn.to/3T8Mji5
- Better Left Unsaid (Curt's documentary): https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/
- Tyler Goldstein's channel Theory of Every0ne: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoryofEvery0newithTylerGoldstein
- Curt's other "Ask Me Anything"s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX9q2D6b5bc&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlNpnRRW0wpfdW0fBKwN1EDR&index=1
- Steven Pinker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLVL2u-ZJ8c

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7393 no Artisan Tony and Curt Jaimungal: Time Travel, Free Will, and UFOs https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Artisan Tony interviews Curt Jaimungal about time travel, free will, and UFOs, examining scientific theories and philosophical implications while weighing the evidence for extraordinary claims.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees per sign‑up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two NY strip steaks + lobster claw FREE at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Artisan Tony: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtisanTony- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:47:00 -0000 Artisan Tony interviews Curt Jaimungal on Time Travel, Free Will, and UFOs full 106 Theories of Everything Artisan Tony: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtisanTony Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Artisan Tony interviews Curt Jaimungal about time travel, free will, and UFOs, examining scientific theories and philosophical implications while weighing the evidence for extraordinary claims.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees per sign‑up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two NY strip steaks + lobster claw FREE at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Artisan Tony: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtisanTony- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6232 no Chris Lehto and Curt Jaimungal: UAPs, Extra Dimensions, and Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Chris Lehto talks with Curt Jaimungal about unidentified aerial phenomena, entropy, extra dimensions, and how to keep one’s sanity while studying consciousness.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: plant 10 trees per sign‑up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw FREE in first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Chris Lehto's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisLehtoF16- Chris' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7254165- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:43:00 -0000 Chris Lehto interviews Curt Jaimungal on UAPs, Entropy, Extra Dimensions, and Keeping One’s Sanity While Studying Consciousness full 105 Theories of Everything Chris Lehto's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisLehtoF16 Chris' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7254165 Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Chris Lehto talks with Curt Jaimungal about unidentified aerial phenomena, entropy, extra dimensions, and how to keep one’s sanity while studying consciousness.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: plant 10 trees per sign‑up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw FREE in first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Chris Lehto's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisLehtoF16- Chris' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7254165- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5574 no Chris Langan vs. Bernardo Kastrup: Two Theories of Consciousness Collide https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Chris Langan and Bernardo Kastrup explore consciousness, metaphysics, computation, and the nature of God, debating AI awareness, free will, and spiritual traditions while sharing personal stories of existential dread.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - Is LaMDA alive? Can computers be conscious?- 00:06:48 - Lambda calculus, the mental world, and the physical- 00:13:08 - Computation, reality, metaphysics, and Penrose- 00:25:53 - schopenhauer, the will, and representation- 00:35:22 - Disagreements on free will and indeterminism- 01:01:41 - Jesus vs. Buddha vs. Vedics- 01:12:34 - Consciousness is something we *do*? Consciousness is not important?- 01:16:49 - Analytical Idealism and other theories- 01:19:35 - Nondualism and Love as "fundamental" is nonsense- 01:24:51 - Fear vs. Love- 01:32:49 - Personal stories of existential dread from Chris and Bernardo- 01:45:36 - Some truths will eviscerate you. Some lies will utterly deceive you.- 01:56:23 - Plato's Cave is real, not illusory- 02:03:52 - What does Chris value most?- 02:06:08 - What does Bernardo value most?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: plant 10 extra trees at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: free steaks and lobster at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Physics and Consciousness Contest #PaCE1: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Chris Langan's CTMU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio- Chris' Substack: https://chrislangan.substack.com- Chris' CTMU Website: http://www.CTMURadio.com- Bernardo Kastrup's Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/- Chris Langan on TOE: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA- BK on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- BK with John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- BK with Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- ACT Therapy podcast (Lilian Dindo): https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Diana Pasulka: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- A H Almaas: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:51:00 -0000 Chris Langan Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness, Metaphysics, Computation, and God full 104 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ Chris Langan is "the world's smartest man" (highest recorded IQ) who invented the Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe. Bernardo Kastrup is a computer scientist and philosopher who is a proponent of Analytical Idealism. Both have been on TOE before, and links are below. Sponsors:  --Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [EVERYTHING20].  -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch CONTEST: - Physics and Consciousness Contest #PaCE1: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w LINKS TO GUESTS' WORK: - Chris Langan's CTMU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio - Chris' Substack: https://chrislangan.substack.com - Chris' CTMU Website: http://www.CTMURadio.com - Bernardo Kastrup's Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/ PREVIOUS APPEARANCES: - Chris Langan on TOE: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA - BK on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE - BK with John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I - BK with Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k DEALING WITH THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL: - ACT Therapy podcast (Lilian Dindo): https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 - Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - Diana Pasulka: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs - A H Almaas: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:00 Is LaMDA alive? Can computers be conscious? 00:06:48 Lambda calculus, the mental world, and the physical 00:13:08 Computation, reality, metaphysics, and Penrose 00:25:53 schopenhauer, the will, and representation 00:35:22 Disagreements on free will and indeterminism 01:01:41 Jesus vs. Buddha vs. Vedics 01:12:34 Consciousness is something we *do*? Consciousness is not important? 01:16:49 Analytical Idealism and other theories 01:19:35 Nondualism and Love as "fundamental" is nonsense 01:24:51 Fear vs. Love 01:32:49 Personal stories of existential dread from Chris and Bernardo 01:45:36 Some truths will eviscerate you. Some lies will utterly deceive you. 01:56:23 Plato's Cave is real, not illusory 02:03:52 What does Chris value most? 02:06:08 What does Bernardo value most? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Chris Langan and Bernardo Kastrup explore consciousness, metaphysics, computation, and the nature of God, debating AI awareness, free will, and spiritual traditions while sharing personal stories of existential dread.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - Is LaMDA alive? Can computers be conscious?- 00:06:48 - Lambda calculus, the mental world, and the physical- 00:13:08 - Computation, reality, metaphysics, and Penrose- 00:25:53 - schopenhauer, the will, and representation- 00:35:22 - Disagreements on free will and indeterminism- 01:01:41 - Jesus vs. Buddha vs. Vedics- 01:12:34 - Consciousness is something we *do*? Consciousness is not important?- 01:16:49 - Analytical Idealism and other theories- 01:19:35 - Nondualism and Love as "fundamental" is nonsense- 01:24:51 - Fear vs. Love- 01:32:49 - Personal stories of existential dread from Chris and Bernardo- 01:45:36 - Some truths will eviscerate you. Some lies will utterly deceive you.- 01:56:23 - Plato's Cave is real, not illusory- 02:03:52 - What does Chris value most?- 02:06:08 - What does Bernardo value most?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: plant 10 extra trees at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: free steaks and lobster at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HsXxgQy4xLQ- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Physics and Consciousness Contest #PaCE1: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Chris Langan's CTMU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio- Chris' Substack: https://chrislangan.substack.com- Chris' CTMU Website: http://www.CTMURadio.com- Bernardo Kastrup's Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/- Chris Langan on TOE: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA- BK on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE- BK with John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I- BK with Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k- ACT Therapy podcast (Lilian Dindo): https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0- Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Diana Pasulka: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- A H Almaas: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:00 - Is LaMDA alive? Can computers be conscious?
- 00:06:48 - Lambda calculus, the mental world, and the physical
- 00:13:08 - Computation, reality, metaphysics, and Penrose
- 00:25:53 - schopenhauer, the will, and representation
- 00:35:22 - Disagreements on free will and indeterminism
- 01:01:41 - Jesus vs. Buddha vs. Vedics
- 01:12:34 - Consciousness is something we *do*? Consciousness is not important?
- 01:16:49 - Analytical Idealism and other theories
- 01:19:35 - Nondualism and Love as "fundamental" is nonsense
- 01:24:51 - Fear vs. Love
- 01:32:49 - Personal stories of existential dread from Chris and Bernardo
- 01:45:36 - Some truths will eviscerate you. Some lies will utterly deceive you.
- 01:56:23 - Plato's Cave is real, not illusory
- 02:03:52 - What does Chris value most?
- 02:06:08 - What does Bernardo value most?

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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Physics and Consciousness Contest #PaCE1: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w
- Chris Langan's CTMU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio
- Chris' Substack: https://chrislangan.substack.com
- Chris' CTMU Website: http://www.CTMURadio.com
- Bernardo Kastrup's Essentia Foundation: https://www.essentiafoundation.org/
- Chris Langan on TOE: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA
- BK on TOE: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE
- BK with John Vervaeke: https://youtu.be/UWcTmeAs44I
- BK with Sabine Hossenfelder: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k
- ACT Therapy podcast (Lilian Dindo): https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0
- Karl Friston (Part 2): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Diana Pasulka: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs
- A H Almaas: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8152 no Abhay Ashtekar: Loop Quantum Cosmology Replaces the Big Bang https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Abhay Ashtekar examines Gödel universes, time travel paradoxes, and loop quantum cosmology's latest advances They explore how consciousness, philosophy and physics intersect and debate the prospects of a quantum bounce replacing the Big Bang.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - Inner World vs Outer World- 00:05:35 - Buddha's Poison Arrow- 00:11:05 - Merging philosophy and physics- 00:13:33 - Buddha not wrong- 00:19:30 - Studying enlightenment scientifically- 00:23:29 - Psychedelics caution- 00:25:17 - Loop Quantum Gravity overview- 00:36:39 - Wheeler‑DeWitt equation- 00:44:48 - Self‑dual and anti‑self‑dual- 00:48:16 - Hodge dual and metric- 00:52:06 - Linearized gravity- 00:55:32 - Quantum gravity- 01:03:22 - Einstein vs Schrödinger- 01:09:24 - Quantizing geometry details- 01:13:41 - Yang‑Mills theory intro- 01:20:52 - Tetrads and vierbeins- 01:24:26 - Penrose’s twistor theory- 01:26:44 - Einstein’s hole argument- 01:40:48 - Mach’s principle- 01:49:04 - Singularities and black holes- 02:12:18 - Quantum bounce (Ashtekar bounce)- 02:23:07 - Pure and mixed quantum states- 02:26:38 - Black holes and horizons- 02:42:09 - ADM decomposition- 02:43:55 - Gödel universe, time travel, CTCs- 02:52:38 - Superforce question- 02:56:13 - Universe before the Big Bang- 03:01:44 - String theory vs LQG- 03:17:31 - Ed Witten critiques LQG- 03:21:14 - Duality between string theory and LQG- 03:25:20 - Philosopher and monk discussionSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: climate pledge at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/03ReIvXKrrU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Dialect's video on Newton's Bucket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3mOlUOGoY- Brian Roberts (physicist and philosopher): https://personal.lse.ac.uk/robert49/- The Monk and the Philosopher: https://amzn.to/3Bva2mf- More on the Gödel Universe: https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/1/013063- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:47:00 -0000 Abhay Ashtekar on Gödel Universes, Buddha's Poison Arrow, Time Travel, and Loop Quantum Cosmology full 103 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/03ReIvXKrrU Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. 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Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Abhay Ashtekar examines Gödel universes, time travel paradoxes, and loop quantum cosmology's latest advances They explore how consciousness, philosophy and physics intersect and debate the prospects of a quantum bounce replacing the Big Bang.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:00:00 - Inner World vs Outer World- 00:05:35 - Buddha's Poison Arrow- 00:11:05 - Merging philosophy and physics- 00:13:33 - Buddha not wrong- 00:19:30 - Studying enlightenment scientifically- 00:23:29 - Psychedelics caution- 00:25:17 - Loop Quantum Gravity overview- 00:36:39 - Wheeler‑DeWitt equation- 00:44:48 - Self‑dual and anti‑self‑dual- 00:48:16 - Hodge dual and metric- 00:52:06 - Linearized gravity- 00:55:32 - Quantum gravity- 01:03:22 - Einstein vs Schrödinger- 01:09:24 - Quantizing geometry details- 01:13:41 - Yang‑Mills theory intro- 01:20:52 - Tetrads and vierbeins- 01:24:26 - Penrose’s twistor theory- 01:26:44 - Einstein’s hole argument- 01:40:48 - Mach’s principle- 01:49:04 - Singularities and black holes- 02:12:18 - Quantum bounce (Ashtekar bounce)- 02:23:07 - Pure and mixed quantum states- 02:26:38 - Black holes and horizons- 02:42:09 - ADM decomposition- 02:43:55 - Gödel universe, time travel, CTCs- 02:52:38 - Superforce question- 02:56:13 - Universe before the Big Bang- 03:01:44 - String theory vs LQG- 03:17:31 - Ed Witten critiques LQG- 03:21:14 - Duality between string theory and LQG- 03:25:20 - Philosopher and monk discussionSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: climate pledge at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two steaks and lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/03ReIvXKrrU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w- Dialect's video on Newton's Bucket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3mOlUOGoY- Brian Roberts (physicist and philosopher): https://personal.lse.ac.uk/robert49/- The Monk and the Philosopher: https://amzn.to/3Bva2mf- More on the Gödel Universe: https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/1/013063- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:00 - Inner World vs Outer World
- 00:05:35 - Buddha's Poison Arrow
- 00:11:05 - Merging philosophy and physics
- 00:13:33 - Buddha not wrong
- 00:19:30 - Studying enlightenment scientifically
- 00:23:29 - Psychedelics caution
- 00:25:17 - Loop Quantum Gravity overview
- 00:36:39 - Wheeler‑DeWitt equation
- 00:44:48 - Self‑dual and anti‑self‑dual
- 00:48:16 - Hodge dual and metric
- 00:52:06 - Linearized gravity
- 00:55:32 - Quantum gravity
- 01:03:22 - Einstein vs Schrödinger
- 01:09:24 - Quantizing geometry details
- 01:13:41 - Yang‑Mills theory intro
- 01:20:52 - Tetrads and vierbeins
- 01:24:26 - Penrose’s twistor theory
- 01:26:44 - Einstein’s hole argument
- 01:40:48 - Mach’s principle
- 01:49:04 - Singularities and black holes
- 02:12:18 - Quantum bounce (Ashtekar bounce)
- 02:23:07 - Pure and mixed quantum states
- 02:26:38 - Black holes and horizons
- 02:42:09 - ADM decomposition
- 02:43:55 - Gödel universe, time travel, CTCs
- 02:52:38 - Superforce question
- 02:56:13 - Universe before the Big Bang
- 03:01:44 - String theory vs LQG
- 03:17:31 - Ed Witten critiques LQG
- 03:21:14 - Duality between string theory and LQG
- 03:25:20 - Philosopher and monk discussion

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- Physics and Consciousness Contest: https://youtu.be/V93GQaDtv8w
- Dialect's video on Newton's Bucket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3mOlUOGoY
- Brian Roberts (physicist and philosopher): https://personal.lse.ac.uk/robert49/
- The Monk and the Philosopher: https://amzn.to/3Bva2mf
- More on the Gödel Universe: https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/15/1/013063
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]]> 13664 no Gen Zed and Curt Jaimungal: Simulation Hypothesis and Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal explores the simulation hypothesis, consciousness mechanics, and recent UFO phenomena The conversation blends scientific theory with cultural speculation, challenging listeners to reconsider reality.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money‑back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Patreon: support Curt at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees by signing up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free in first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Gen Zed YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbNFrynC573bQnjaefYYZg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:03:00 -0000 [Auxiliary] Gen Zed interviews Curt Jaimungal on the Simulation Hypothesis, Consciousness, and UFOs full 100 Theories of Everything Gen Zed podcast; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbNFrynC573bQnjaefYYZg Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Curt Jaimungal explores the simulation hypothesis, consciousness mechanics, and recent UFO phenomena The conversation blends scientific theory with cultural speculation, challenging listeners to reconsider reality.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: risk‑free 30‑day money‑back guarantee at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Patreon: support Curt at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 extra trees by signing up at wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free in first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Gen Zed YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbNFrynC573bQnjaefYYZg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5258 no Coleman Hughes: Have Podcasts Replaced Universities? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal joins Coleman Hughes to explore the nature of death, the reference class problem, and the role of consciousness in fundamental reality. The conversation also tackles UFO sightings, the hard problem of consciousness, and philosophical questions about probability and the future of the sun.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:20 - Quantum mechanics overview- 00:04:24 - Podcasts vs universities- 00:06:49 - UFO discussion- 00:11:06 - Skeptic strawmans on aliens- 00:15:27 - Sightings as contagion?- 00:21:44 - Consciousness in reality- 00:24:51 - Hard problem of consciousness- 00:29:29 - Mystery of consciousness- 00:35:05 - Life vs death explanation- 00:49:24 - Identity and self- 00:55:53 - Reference class problem- 00:59:22 - Philosophy of probability- 01:04:05 - Outro with ColemanSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 trees per sign‑up at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two NY strip steaks + lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Coleman Hughes' channel / podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ColemanHughesOfficial- Garry Nolan: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI- Salvatore Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:17:00 -0000 Coleman Hughes interviews Curt on Consciousness, UFOs, and the Philosophy of Probability full 99 Theories of Everything Coleman sat down to interview Curt Jaimungal on "what is death?" and one of the deepest philosophical conundrums; the reference class problem.  Sponsor: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. 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Death does. 00:49:24 Identity and the Self 00:55:53 The Reference Class problem 00:59:22 Will the Sun rise tomorrow? Issues in the philosophy of probability 01:04:05 Outtro with Coleman * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Curt Jaimungal joins Coleman Hughes to explore the nature of death, the reference class problem, and the role of consciousness in fundamental reality. The conversation also tackles UFO sightings, the hard problem of consciousness, and philosophical questions about probability and the future of the sun.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:20 - Quantum mechanics overview- 00:04:24 - Podcasts vs universities- 00:06:49 - UFO discussion- 00:11:06 - Skeptic strawmans on aliens- 00:15:27 - Sightings as contagion?- 00:21:44 - Consciousness in reality- 00:24:51 - Hard problem of consciousness- 00:29:29 - Mystery of consciousness- 00:35:05 - Life vs death explanation- 00:49:24 - Identity and self- 00:55:53 - Reference class problem- 00:59:22 - Philosophy of probability- 01:04:05 - Outro with ColemanSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: plant 10 trees per sign‑up at https://wren.co/theories- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at https://drinktrade.com/everything- ButcherBox: two NY strip steaks + lobster claw free at https://butcherbox.com/THEORIESRESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Coleman Hughes' channel / podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ColemanHughesOfficial- Garry Nolan: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI- Salvatore Pais: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:20 - Quantum mechanics overview
- 00:04:24 - Podcasts vs universities
- 00:06:49 - UFO discussion
- 00:11:06 - Skeptic strawmans on aliens
- 00:15:27 - Sightings as contagion?
- 00:21:44 - Consciousness in reality
- 00:24:51 - Hard problem of consciousness
- 00:29:29 - Mystery of consciousness
- 00:35:05 - Life vs death explanation
- 00:49:24 - Identity and self
- 00:55:53 - Reference class problem
- 00:59:22 - Philosophy of probability
- 01:04:05 - Outro with Coleman

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]]> 4126 no Eric Weinstein and Mick West Clash Over UFO Evidence and Stigma https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Eric Weinstein and Mick West dive deep into UFO phenomena, examining the evidence, the role of skepticism, and the stigma that surrounds the field. They trade perspectives on what counts as credible data and discuss how public perception shapes the conversation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:12 - What does Mick respect about Eric?- 00:04:20 - What does Eric respect about Mick?- 00:05:24 - What does Curt respect about each- 00:06:55 - Skeptic vs. Debunker (Mick... which are you?)- 00:09:32 - Salutary role of skepticism and Eric's thoughts on Mick- 00:14:53 - The "woo" that's concomitant with UFO research- 00:19:00 - UFO research isn't a "hobby"- 00:23:34 - Mick's "agenda" (or non‑agenda)- 00:25:19 - No convincing public UFO data- 00:30:58 - The "superposition" argument: exotic explanations Mick entertains- 00:35:03 - Where is the evidence?- 00:36:28 - Outlying data points matter- 00:40:07 - Some debunkers stifle the UFO community, but not all- 00:43:34 - Disagreement between Eric and Mick- 00:45:50 - Mick has changed his mind about UFOs- 00:50:38 - CE5 and invitations to Skin Walker (would Mick / Eric go?)- 00:53:26 - Cattle mutilation? Remote viewing?- 01:06:14 - Classifying different UFO craft- 01:07:31 - Why so many sober UFO witnesses?- 01:09:22 - Brandon Fugal's story- 01:16:46 - UFOs as "technology" vs. "new physics"- 01:23:37 - Secret history of anti‑gravity research with Lefschetz and DeWitt- 01:30:58 - Remaining terrestrial explanations- 01:41:26 - Eric's 1988 sighting- 01:44:57 - Skin Walker TV show and stigma- 01:46:30 - Brandon's high‑quality data points?- 01:47:45 - Opinions on Bob Lazar- 01:48:52 - Opprobrium from stigma- 01:51:45 - Twitter squabble between Eric and Mick- 01:54:11 - Ongoing opprobrium toward firsthand accounts- 01:58:46 - Defending claims without physical evidence- 02:03:05 - Some conspiracies are real- 02:07:56 - Rectifying ridicule in ufology- 02:21:41 - Eric's view on precipitating disclosure- 02:24:48 - Mick's view on precipitating disclosure- 02:27:21 - Curt asked: "What do you want to see happen?"- 02:33:32 - Is it improbable we're visited? If we were, we'd visit others.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/theories risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: wren.co/theories plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/everything $30 off first order plus free shipping- ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/THEORIES two New York strip steaks and lobster claw meat FREE first orderRESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Mick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MickWest- Crash Course on Physics by Curt: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- The Portal (Eric's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/EricWeinsteinPhD- The Tales From the Rabbit Hole (Mick's podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-rabbit-hole/id1462120258- Need to Know (Ross Coulthart's podcast with Zabel): https://www.youtube.com/BryceZabel and https://needtoknow.today/- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0000 Eric Weinstein Λ Mick West on UAPs, Evidence, Skepticism, and Stigma [Theolocution] full 98 Theories of Everything Eric and Mick discuss UFOs and the evidence behind them. Sponsor: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Mick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MickWest - Crash Course on Physics by Curt: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os - The Portal (Eric's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/EricWeinsteinPhD - The Tales From the Rabbit Hole (Mick's podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-rabbit-hole/id1462120258 - Need to Know (Ross Coulthart's podcast with Zabel): https://www.youtube.com/BryceZabel and https://needtoknow.today/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:12 What does Mick respect about Eric? 00:04:20 What does Eric respect about Mick? 00:05:24 What does Curt respect about each 00:06:55 Skeptic vs. Debunker (Mick... which are you?) 00:09:32 Salutary role of skepticism and Eric's thoughts on Mick 00:14:53 The "woo" that's concomitant with UFO research 00:19:00 UFO research isn't a "hobby" 00:23:34 Mick's "agenda" (or non-agenda) 00:25:19 There's no convincing data on UFOs available to the public 00:30:58 The "superposition" argument: Exotic explanations that Mick entertains 00:35:03 Where is the evidence? 00:36:28 Outlying data points matter 00:40:07 Some debunkers stifle the UFO community, but not all debunkers 00:43:34 What's the disagreement between Eric and Mick 00:45:50 Mick has changed his mind about UFOs 00:50:38 CE5 and invitations to Skin Walker (would Mick / Eric go?) 00:53:26 Cattle mutilation? Remote viewing? 01:06:14 Classifying different UFO craft 01:07:31 Why are there so many sober UFO witnesses? 01:09:22 Brandon Fugal's story 01:16:46 UFOs as "technology" vs. "new physics" 01:23:37 The secret history of anti-gravity research with Lefschetz and DeWitt 01:30:58 What terrene explanations are left? 01:41:26 Eric's "sighting" in 1988... 01:44:57 The Skin Walker TV show doesn't help the stigma 01:46:30 Does Brandon have any high quality data points he's not releasing? 01:47:45 Opinions on Bob Lazar 01:48:52 The opprobrium because of stigma is too much. Most can't handle it. 01:51:45 Clearing the air: the Twitter squabble between Eric and Mick 01:54:11 The opprobrium thrown at people who have first hand accounts (continued) 01:58:46 Defending claims made without physical evidence 02:03:05 Some conspiracies are real 02:07:56 Rectifying the ridicule in ufology (from both sides) 02:21:41 What does Eric think should happen, to precipitate disclosure? 02:24:48 What does Mick think should happen, to precipitate disclosure? 02:27:21 Eric asks Curt: "What do you want to see happen?" 02:33:32 Is it so improbable we're visited? If it was us, we would visit other species. * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Eric Weinstein and Mick West dive deep into UFO phenomena, examining the evidence, the role of skepticism, and the stigma that surrounds the field. They trade perspectives on what counts as credible data and discuss how public perception shapes the conversation.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:12 - What does Mick respect about Eric?- 00:04:20 - What does Eric respect about Mick?- 00:05:24 - What does Curt respect about each- 00:06:55 - Skeptic vs. Debunker (Mick... which are you?)- 00:09:32 - Salutary role of skepticism and Eric's thoughts on Mick- 00:14:53 - The "woo" that's concomitant with UFO research- 00:19:00 - UFO research isn't a "hobby"- 00:23:34 - Mick's "agenda" (or non‑agenda)- 00:25:19 - No convincing public UFO data- 00:30:58 - The "superposition" argument: exotic explanations Mick entertains- 00:35:03 - Where is the evidence?- 00:36:28 - Outlying data points matter- 00:40:07 - Some debunkers stifle the UFO community, but not all- 00:43:34 - Disagreement between Eric and Mick- 00:45:50 - Mick has changed his mind about UFOs- 00:50:38 - CE5 and invitations to Skin Walker (would Mick / Eric go?)- 00:53:26 - Cattle mutilation? Remote viewing?- 01:06:14 - Classifying different UFO craft- 01:07:31 - Why so many sober UFO witnesses?- 01:09:22 - Brandon Fugal's story- 01:16:46 - UFOs as "technology" vs. "new physics"- 01:23:37 - Secret history of anti‑gravity research with Lefschetz and DeWitt- 01:30:58 - Remaining terrestrial explanations- 01:41:26 - Eric's 1988 sighting- 01:44:57 - Skin Walker TV show and stigma- 01:46:30 - Brandon's high‑quality data points?- 01:47:45 - Opinions on Bob Lazar- 01:48:52 - Opprobrium from stigma- 01:51:45 - Twitter squabble between Eric and Mick- 01:54:11 - Ongoing opprobrium toward firsthand accounts- 01:58:46 - Defending claims without physical evidence- 02:03:05 - Some conspiracies are real- 02:07:56 - Rectifying ridicule in ufology- 02:21:41 - Eric's view on precipitating disclosure- 02:24:48 - Mick's view on precipitating disclosure- 02:27:21 - Curt asked: "What do you want to see happen?"- 02:33:32 - Is it improbable we're visited? If we were, we'd visit others.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/theories risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: wren.co/theories plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/everything $30 off first order plus free shipping- ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/THEORIES two New York strip steaks and lobster claw meat FREE first orderRESOURCES:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Mick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MickWest- Crash Course on Physics by Curt: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- The Portal (Eric's podcast): https://www.youtube.com/EricWeinsteinPhD- The Tales From the Rabbit Hole (Mick's podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-rabbit-hole/id1462120258- Need to Know (Ross Coulthart's podcast with Zabel): https://www.youtube.com/BryceZabel and https://needtoknow.today/- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:12 - What does Mick respect about Eric?
- 00:04:20 - What does Eric respect about Mick?
- 00:05:24 - What does Curt respect about each
- 00:06:55 - Skeptic vs. Debunker (Mick... which are you?)
- 00:09:32 - Salutary role of skepticism and Eric's thoughts on Mick
- 00:14:53 - The "woo" that's concomitant with UFO research
- 00:19:00 - UFO research isn't a "hobby"
- 00:23:34 - Mick's "agenda" (or non‑agenda)
- 00:25:19 - No convincing public UFO data
- 00:30:58 - The "superposition" argument: exotic explanations Mick entertains
- 00:35:03 - Where is the evidence?
- 00:36:28 - Outlying data points matter
- 00:40:07 - Some debunkers stifle the UFO community, but not all
- 00:43:34 - Disagreement between Eric and Mick
- 00:45:50 - Mick has changed his mind about UFOs
- 00:50:38 - CE5 and invitations to Skin Walker (would Mick / Eric go?)
- 00:53:26 - Cattle mutilation? Remote viewing?
- 01:06:14 - Classifying different UFO craft
- 01:07:31 - Why so many sober UFO witnesses?
- 01:09:22 - Brandon Fugal's story
- 01:16:46 - UFOs as "technology" vs. "new physics"
- 01:23:37 - Secret history of anti‑gravity research with Lefschetz and DeWitt
- 01:30:58 - Remaining terrestrial explanations
- 01:41:26 - Eric's 1988 sighting
- 01:44:57 - Skin Walker TV show and stigma
- 01:46:30 - Brandon's high‑quality data points?
- 01:47:45 - Opinions on Bob Lazar
- 01:48:52 - Opprobrium from stigma
- 01:51:45 - Twitter squabble between Eric and Mick
- 01:54:11 - Ongoing opprobrium toward firsthand accounts
- 01:58:46 - Defending claims without physical evidence
- 02:03:05 - Some conspiracies are real
- 02:07:56 - Rectifying ridicule in ufology
- 02:21:41 - Eric's view on precipitating disclosure
- 02:24:48 - Mick's view on precipitating disclosure
- 02:27:21 - Curt asked: "What do you want to see happen?"
- 02:33:32 - Is it improbable we're visited? If we were, we'd visit others.

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- Mick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MickWest
- Crash Course on Physics by Curt: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os
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]]> 9594 no Michael Levin, Karl Friston, Chris Fields: The Meta-Hard Problem https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Michael Levin, Karl Friston, and Chris Fields examine the meta hard problem of consciousness and societal cognition They debate whether society functions as a giant brain and examine the role of quantum randomness in consciousness.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:20 - Levin: respect for Chris/Karl- 00:04:45 - Fields: respect for Michael/Karl- 00:05:45 - Friston: respect for Chris/Michael- 00:07:46 - Self‑organization and autopoiesis- 00:12:11 - Emergence of cognition- 00:14:18 - Perception of independent things- 00:18:40 - Cognition vs consciousness- 00:22:03 - The Meta Hard Problem- 00:30:37 - Complexity and awareness- 00:35:56 - Society as a brain?- 00:44:17 - Agency duality- 00:51:32 - Babbling and self- 01:11:22 - 300 ms unit of consciousness- 01:15:49 - Quantum babbling- 01:21:49 - Randomness vs quantum randomness- 01:30:03 - External vs internal reality- 01:33:41 - Studying consciousness and existential dread- 01:48:19 - Levin: deep importance- 01:51:12 - Science starts with faithSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE - NordVPN: Exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories - Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com - Wren: plant 10 extra trees when you sign up at wren.co/theories - Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything - ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free with first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIES RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Curt's AMA #:3 https://youtu.be/SX9q2D6b5bc - Karl Friston #2: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - Karl Friston #1: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:03:00 -0000 Michael Levin Λ Karl Friston Λ Chris Fields on The Meta Hard Problem, Consciousness, and Babbling full 97 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw Sponsor: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. 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Why in space / time? 00:18:40 Relationship between cognition and consciousness 00:22:03 The Meta Hard Problem 00:30:37 Why is complexity associated with "awareness"? 00:35:56 Is society one large brain, with each person acting as a neuron? 00:44:17 Duality between: Did you act on the world? Or did the world act on you? 00:51:32 Babbling, and becoming a "self" 01:11:22 "300 milliseconds" is a special unit of time for consciousness 01:15:49 Quantum Babbling 01:21:49 The difference between "randomness" and "quantum randomness" 01:30:03 The difference between "external" and "internal" are both real and illusory 01:33:41 Studying consciousness / the self and the concomitant existential dread 01:48:19 Michael Levin: "Something important goes all the way down" 01:51:12 Science starts with faith * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Michael Levin, Karl Friston, and Chris Fields examine the meta hard problem of consciousness and societal cognition They debate whether society functions as a giant brain and examine the role of quantum randomness in consciousness.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:20 - Levin: respect for Chris/Karl- 00:04:45 - Fields: respect for Michael/Karl- 00:05:45 - Friston: respect for Chris/Michael- 00:07:46 - Self‑organization and autopoiesis- 00:12:11 - Emergence of cognition- 00:14:18 - Perception of independent things- 00:18:40 - Cognition vs consciousness- 00:22:03 - The Meta Hard Problem- 00:30:37 - Complexity and awareness- 00:35:56 - Society as a brain?- 00:44:17 - Agency duality- 00:51:32 - Babbling and self- 01:11:22 - 300 ms unit of consciousness- 01:15:49 - Quantum babbling- 01:21:49 - Randomness vs quantum randomness- 01:30:03 - External vs internal reality- 01:33:41 - Studying consciousness and existential dread- 01:48:19 - Levin: deep importance- 01:51:12 - Science starts with faithSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE - NordVPN: Exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories - Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com - Wren: plant 10 extra trees when you sign up at wren.co/theories - Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything - ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free with first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIES RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Curt's AMA #:3 https://youtu.be/SX9q2D6b5bc - Karl Friston #2: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - Karl Friston #1: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:20 - Levin: respect for Chris/Karl
- 00:04:45 - Fields: respect for Michael/Karl
- 00:05:45 - Friston: respect for Chris/Michael
- 00:07:46 - Self‑organization and autopoiesis
- 00:12:11 - Emergence of cognition
- 00:14:18 - Perception of independent things
- 00:18:40 - Cognition vs consciousness
- 00:22:03 - The Meta Hard Problem
- 00:30:37 - Complexity and awareness
- 00:35:56 - Society as a brain?
- 00:44:17 - Agency duality
- 00:51:32 - Babbling and self
- 01:11:22 - 300 ms unit of consciousness
- 01:15:49 - Quantum babbling
- 01:21:49 - Randomness vs quantum randomness
- 01:30:03 - External vs internal reality
- 01:33:41 - Studying consciousness and existential dread
- 01:48:19 - Levin: deep importance
- 01:51:12 - Science starts with faith

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- Curt's AMA #:3 https://youtu.be/SX9q2D6b5bc
- Karl Friston #2: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Karl Friston #1: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA
- Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7170 no Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness, Physics, and Podcast Preparation https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal explores consciousness, the challenges of learning physics, and the practicalities of preparing a podcast while diving into topics like ROEs, UFOs, and personal growth. He shares insights on meditation, study techniques, and the evolving impact of the Theory of Everything on his life.- 00:00:00 - Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type- 00:02:37 - Meditation- 00:11:33 - Prepping for the Podcast- 00:19:20 - Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"- 00:25:38 - How Has TOE Changed You?- 00:28:32 - What is Time?- 00:33:55 - What Microphone Do You Use?- 00:35:26 - How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?- 00:40:13 - How Many Hours Worked Per Day- 00:48:37 - The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter- 00:52:43 - Paranormal Experiences- 00:55:11 - Upcoming Guests- 01:01:44 - What is a "Theolocution"- 01:08:33 - Burger King vs. KFC- 01:11:10 - What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?- 01:18:38 - Dark Night of the Soul- 01:24:10 - Favorite Books- 01:30:23 - Being Too Hard On Yourself- 01:39:36 - Curt's Furrowed Brows- 01:41:45 - Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind- 01:43:34 - What is "ROE"- 01:51:33 - Remaining "True" To TOE- 01:58:43 - Evidence of UFOs?- 02:04:25 - TOELive Shows- 02:07:06 - Something Interesting You Learned Recently?- 02:16:03 - If You Could Have 1 Question Answered- 02:18:15 - LanganΛWeinstein- 02:25:19 - What Were You Like In High School?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free with 30‑day money back guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off + free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: sign up through wren.co/theories, plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- butcherbox: two steaks and lobster claw free at butcherbox.com/THEORIES- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- pdora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOEmerch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Karl Friston https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- A H Almaas https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Diana Pasulka https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- Generation Zed interviews Curt https://youtu.be/IjZlb2bGrgE- Crash Course on Physics https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://youtu.be/LbZ9OxrLTVM- Carlo Rovelli https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Request for Greer on TOE annakramer [at] siriusdisclosure.com- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/325VKso- Gödel Escher Bach https://amzn.to/3nipKbT- Raymond Smullyan (Curt reads) https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw- April Fools (Ranking Each TOE) https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools (Announcements) https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Rupert Spira https://youtu.be/ocP6JSyicY0- Curt's first AMA https://youtu.be/DlxQwwmT9Ks- Curt's second AMA https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:15:00 -0000 Curt Jaimungal on Consciousness, Greer, Learning Physics, Podcast Preparation, and ROEs full 96 Theories of Everything YouTube https://youtu.be/SX9q2D6b5bc Brilliant https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off Exclusive NordVPN deal https://nordvpn.com/theories risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 20% Off +Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! Trade Coffee is offering $30 off your first order+free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Patreon https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 https://pdora.co/33b9lfP https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS Karl Friston https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M A H Almaas https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA Diana Pasulka https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs Generation Zed interviews Curt https://youtu.be/IjZlb2bGrgE Crash Course on Physics https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://youtu.be/LbZ9OxrLTVM Carlo Rovelli https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw Request for Greer on TOE annakramer [at] siriusdisclosure.com The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7 The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/325VKso Gödel Escher Bach https://amzn.to/3nipKbT Raymond Smullyan (Curt reads) https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw April Fools (Ranking Each TOE) https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4 April Fools (Announcements) https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A Rupert Spira https://youtu.be/ocP6JSyicY0 Curt's first AMA https://youtu.be/DlxQwwmT9Ks Curt's second AMA https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 00:00:00Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type/Psychedelics/Mass Hallucination 00:02:37Meditation/How To Learn Physics?/Rigor of the TOE Podcast/Stages of Learning 00:11:33Prepping for the Podcast/Nootropics/Fasting/Gauge Theory 00:19:20Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"/Curt Writing a Book?/Judgemental Hidebounding Words 00:25:38How Has TOE Changed You?/Purpose of Life and Jungian Integration  00:28:32What is Time? / Pros and Cons of TOE / Sleep Deprivation 00:33:55What Microphone Do You Use? / What Do You Use to Write? 00:35:26How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?/Violently Shaken Beliefs/What Keeps You Going? 00:40:13How Many Hours Worked Per Day/What Matters Most?/The Past Is Not Fixed 00:48:37The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter/The TOE Podcast Is Leading Somewhere 00:52:43Paranormal Experiences/SAFIRE Project/eterson Λ Kastrup 00:55:11Upcoming Guests/CE5 /Lazar Coming Up?/The Eclectic Mix of TOE 01:01:44What is a "Theolocution"/India?Trinidad? 01:08:33Burger King vs. KFC / What Question Would You Ask Yourself? / Extra Dimensions 01:11:10What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?/Curt on the Spectrum?/Constructor Theory 01:18:38Dark Night of the Soul/Steven Greer/UFOs and Religion 01:24:10Favorite Books/Ego Death/"Open Mindedness" s Not Always A Virtue 01:30:23Being Too Hard On Yourself/Self Love/"Language" Is The Problem? 01:39:36 Curt's Furrowed Brows / Verbal IQ / Guitar / Research 01:41:45 Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind / "New" Religion / Time Crystals 01:43:34 What is "ROE"/Diana Pasulka/Boris' Photoshoot @galacpic 01:51:33Remaining"True" To TOE/Eric Davis/New Subjects on TOE? 01:58:43Evidence of UFOs?/E8/Spacetime Not Fundamental/Enthymemes 02:04:25TOELive Shows/How Would Academics React To UFOs Being Real? 02:07:06Something Interesting You Learned Recently?/Never Lie/Attacking The Trunk 02:16:03If You Could Have 1 Question Answered, What Would It Be?/Frank Yang 02:18:15LanganΛWeinstein/Panic Attacks?/Salvatore Pais Pt 2 02:25:19What Were You Like In High School?/Depression/Mission In Life Curt Jaimungal explores consciousness, the challenges of learning physics, and the practicalities of preparing a podcast while diving into topics like ROEs, UFOs, and personal growth. He shares insights on meditation, study techniques, and the evolving impact of the Theory of Everything on his life.- 00:00:00 - Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type- 00:02:37 - Meditation- 00:11:33 - Prepping for the Podcast- 00:19:20 - Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"- 00:25:38 - How Has TOE Changed You?- 00:28:32 - What is Time?- 00:33:55 - What Microphone Do You Use?- 00:35:26 - How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?- 00:40:13 - How Many Hours Worked Per Day- 00:48:37 - The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter- 00:52:43 - Paranormal Experiences- 00:55:11 - Upcoming Guests- 01:01:44 - What is a "Theolocution"- 01:08:33 - Burger King vs. KFC- 01:11:10 - What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?- 01:18:38 - Dark Night of the Soul- 01:24:10 - Favorite Books- 01:30:23 - Being Too Hard On Yourself- 01:39:36 - Curt's Furrowed Brows- 01:41:45 - Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind- 01:43:34 - What is "ROE"- 01:51:33 - Remaining "True" To TOE- 01:58:43 - Evidence of UFOs?- 02:04:25 - TOELive Shows- 02:07:06 - Something Interesting You Learned Recently?- 02:16:03 - If You Could Have 1 Question Answered- 02:18:15 - LanganΛWeinstein- 02:25:19 - What Were You Like In High School?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free with 30‑day money back guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off + free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: sign up through wren.co/theories, plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- butcherbox: two steaks and lobster claw free at butcherbox.com/THEORIES- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- pdora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOEmerch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Karl Friston https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- A H Almaas https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Diana Pasulka https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- Generation Zed interviews Curt https://youtu.be/IjZlb2bGrgE- Crash Course on Physics https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://youtu.be/LbZ9OxrLTVM- Carlo Rovelli https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Request for Greer on TOE annakramer [at] siriusdisclosure.com- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/325VKso- Gödel Escher Bach https://amzn.to/3nipKbT- Raymond Smullyan (Curt reads) https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw- April Fools (Ranking Each TOE) https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools (Announcements) https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Rupert Spira https://youtu.be/ocP6JSyicY0- Curt's first AMA https://youtu.be/DlxQwwmT9Ks- Curt's second AMA https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type
- 00:02:37 - Meditation
- 00:11:33 - Prepping for the Podcast
- 00:19:20 - Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"
- 00:25:38 - How Has TOE Changed You?
- 00:28:32 - What is Time?
- 00:33:55 - What Microphone Do You Use?
- 00:35:26 - How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?
- 00:40:13 - How Many Hours Worked Per Day
- 00:48:37 - The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter
- 00:52:43 - Paranormal Experiences
- 00:55:11 - Upcoming Guests
- 01:01:44 - What is a "Theolocution"
- 01:08:33 - Burger King vs. KFC
- 01:11:10 - What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?
- 01:18:38 - Dark Night of the Soul
- 01:24:10 - Favorite Books
- 01:30:23 - Being Too Hard On Yourself
- 01:39:36 - Curt's Furrowed Brows
- 01:41:45 - Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind
- 01:43:34 - What is "ROE"
- 01:51:33 - Remaining "True" To TOE
- 01:58:43 - Evidence of UFOs?
- 02:04:25 - TOELive Shows
- 02:07:06 - Something Interesting You Learned Recently?
- 02:16:03 - If You Could Have 1 Question Answered
- 02:18:15 - LanganΛWeinstein
- 02:25:19 - What Were You Like In High School?

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RESOURCES:

- Karl Friston https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- A H Almaas https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA
- Diana Pasulka https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs
- Generation Zed interviews Curt https://youtu.be/IjZlb2bGrgE
- Crash Course on Physics https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os
- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://youtu.be/LbZ9OxrLTVM
- Carlo Rovelli https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw
- Request for Greer on TOE annakramer [at] siriusdisclosure.com
- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7
- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/325VKso
- Gödel Escher Bach https://amzn.to/3nipKbT
- Raymond Smullyan (Curt reads) https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw
- April Fools (Ranking Each TOE) https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4
- April Fools (Announcements) https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A
- Rupert Spira https://youtu.be/ocP6JSyicY0
- Curt's first AMA https://youtu.be/DlxQwwmT9Ks
- Curt's second AMA https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4

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]]> 9520 no Peter Gray: Why Unschooling Produces Better Learners Than School https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Peter Gray (Boston College) argues for unschooling and teaching children without hierarchical structures He draws on his research in evolutionary psychology to argue for child‑led learning and the importance of autonomy in education.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/theories risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: https://wren.co/theories plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/everything $30 off first order plus free shipping- ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/THEORIES two New York strip steaks and lobster claw meat free in first order Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 May 2022 17:42:00 -0000 Peter Gray on Unschooling and Teaching Children without Hierarchies full 94 Theories of Everything Peter Gray is an evolutionary psychologist, American researcher, and scholar who is a research professor of psychology at Boston College. He is the author of a widely used introductory psychology textbook which broke new ground when the first edition was published (in 1991) as the first general introductory psychology textbook that brought a Darwinian perspective to the entire field. Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQLkKKERWsI Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/theories It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! -Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com. -Sign up through wren.co/theories to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! -Trade Coffee is offering our listeners a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything. -Sign up today at butcherbox.com/THEORIES to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. Peter Gray (Boston College) argues for unschooling and teaching children without hierarchical structures He draws on his research in evolutionary psychology to argue for child‑led learning and the importance of autonomy in education.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/theories risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: https://wren.co/theories plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/everything $30 off first order plus free shipping- ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/THEORIES two New York strip steaks and lobster claw meat free in first order Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 5850 no Diana Pasulka: Religion, Atheism, Heidegger, and the Dark Night https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Professor Diana Pasulka explores the intersection of religion, atheism, Jungian psychology, and UFO phenomena, debating how belief systems shape our understanding of the unknown. The conversation delves into Heidegger's philosophy, the role of the Sangha, and the cultural impact of recent UFO hearings.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:24 - Diana's journey from atheist to agnostic- 00:07:17 - Nuns who saw orbs and prayed- 00:11:45 - What are beliefs?- 00:12:27 - Atheists who believe in God- 00:19:50 - Spiritual vs religious and secularization thesis- 00:22:58 - UFOs as a religion- 00:29:37 - Psychedelics and religion- 00:37:01 - Facing flack for covering the phenomenon- 00:39:42 - Rationality of believing in UFOs- 00:47:38 - Atheism not like a religion but can be dogmatic- 00:49:18 - False claim that religions tell you what to think- 00:55:03 - The case for dogma- 01:01:06 - Heidegger on technology- 01:06:04 - Heidegger and Jacques Vallée- 01:10:03 - Why many UFO researchers are Catholic- 01:13:49 - Vatican view of UFOs- 01:15:12 - Religious stories vs materialistic UFO interpretation- 01:20:05 - Near death experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin- 01:22:35 - CIA/DOD strategies- 01:26:57 - What Diana uncovered she shouldn't have- 01:29:45 - Roswell and the Promethean myth- 01:31:10 - Dangers and reality of CE5- 01:33:48 - Bob Lazar credibility- 01:36:02 - Protecting against disinformation- 01:38:08 - Academic openness vs governmental closedness- 01:42:39 - SpaceX and Latin writing- 01:48:18 - President as a short timer- 01:49:02 - Who is Tyler?- 01:50:48 - Does the government understand UFOs?- 01:52:01 - Multiple phenomena, not just one- 01:52:51 - Biblically accurate angels- 01:55:26 - Physical evidence of purgatory- 01:57:36 - Collocating UFOs with religion- 02:02:10 - Who is the modern Heidegger?- 02:05:21 - Jung and UFOs- 02:08:00 - Plato's Cave and shackling- 02:12:54 - Sangha as the answer to deception- 02:18:46 - Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, TOE- 02:22:09 - Experiential vs analytical approach to God- 02:24:52 - Lovecraft and the open mind peril- 02:27:14 - Epistemic shock vs ontological shock- 02:38:10 - Importance of Sangha- 02:41:21 - Reconciling religion with ET- 02:42:15 - How Diana's faith was affected- 02:44:27 - Why the Hitchhiker effect occurs- 02:45:32 - Angels, demons, and the third option- 02:46:45 - Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism- 02:50:52 - Kurzweil's singularity, Omega Point, UAPs- 02:55:14 - Jung and the UFO archetype (continued)- 02:56:10 - UFO hearings (May 2022)- 03:00:23 - Catholic Church, remote viewing, Thomas Campbell, Jacques Vallée- 03:05:54 - Podcasts sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosureSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW- Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao- Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU- Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel.- Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 May 2022 18:57:00 -0000 Diana Pasulka on Religion, Atheism, Heidegger, Jung, and the Dark Night of the Soul #DisTOEsure full 93 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs Professor of Religion Diana Pasulka discusses Jung, Heidegger, and the recent UFO hearings Sponsors -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI -American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW -Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao -Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU -Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M -Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel. -Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:24 Diana's journey from "atheist" ⇒ "agnostic" (with respect to the phenomenon) 00:07:17 Nuns who saw orbs, every night, then prayed... 00:11:45 What are "beliefs"? 00:12:27 Atheists who believe in God 00:19:50 Spiritual vs Religious (and the Secularization thesis) 00:22:58 UFOs (or the belief in) are like a religion 00:29:37 Psychedelics and religion 00:37:01 Getting flack because of covering the phenomenon 00:39:42 To the skeptics: it's rational to believe in UFOs 00:47:38 Atheism is NOT like a religion, though it can be dogmatic 00:49:18 It's false to say "religions tell you what to think" 00:55:03 The case for dogma 01:01:06 Heidegger on technology not being just another tool 01:06:04 Heidegger and Jacques Vallée 01:10:03 Why do those who study the phenomenon tend to be Catholic? 01:13:49 How the Vatican views UFOs 01:15:12 Are religious stories interpreting UFOs, or are we interpreting UFOs materialistically? 01:20:05 Near Death Experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin 01:22:35 How the CIA / DOD / etc. work (the nefarious strategies) 01:26:57 What Diana uncovered, that she shouldn't have 01:29:45 Roswell and the Promethean myth 01:31:10 The dangers (and reality) of CE5 01:33:48 Bob Lazar is considered credible by many, behind the scenes 01:36:02 Protecting yourself against disinformation 01:38:08 Academic Openness vs. Governmental Closedness 01:42:39 SpaceX, and writing in Latin for "them" 01:48:18 The president is a "short timer" (this is why he / she isn't told the truth) 01:49:02 Who is Tyler? Why is he significant? 01:50:48 Does the gov't believe they understand what's behind UFOs? 01:52:01 We're dealing with MULTIPLE phenomenon, not just one 01:52:51 Biblically accurate angels 01:55:26 Physical evidence pertaining to purgatory 01:57:36 What's the point in collocating UFOs with religion? 02:02:10 Who is the modern Heidegger? 02:05:21 Jung and UFOs 02:08:00 Plato's Cave and the view that certain people have shackled us 02:12:54 Sangha as The Answer to deception 02:18:46 Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, and the TOE project 02:22:09 Experiential vs Analytical approach to understanding God 02:24:52 Lovecraft, and the perils of an "open mind" 02:27:14 Epistermic Shock vs Ontological Shock 02:38:10 The importance of Sangha 02:41:21 [Juliano Vargas] Reconciling religion with ET (and does ET believe in a Supreme Creator?) 02:42:15 [Numb Her Two] How has Diana's faith been affected? 02:44:27 Why does the Hitchhiker effect occur? 02:45:32 Angels... Demons... What is the THIRD (religiously interpreted) option? 02:46:45 Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism 02:50:52 Kurzweil's Singularity / Omega Point / UAPs 02:55:14 Jung and the UFO archetype (continued) 02:56:10 UFO hearings (May 2022) 03:00:23 [Tupacabra] Catholic Church, Remote Viewing, Thomas Campbell, and Jacques Vallée 03:05:54 Podcasts being sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosure #DisTOEsure Professor Diana Pasulka explores the intersection of religion, atheism, Jungian psychology, and UFO phenomena, debating how belief systems shape our understanding of the unknown. The conversation delves into Heidegger's philosophy, the role of the Sangha, and the cultural impact of recent UFO hearings.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:24 - Diana's journey from atheist to agnostic- 00:07:17 - Nuns who saw orbs and prayed- 00:11:45 - What are beliefs?- 00:12:27 - Atheists who believe in God- 00:19:50 - Spiritual vs religious and secularization thesis- 00:22:58 - UFOs as a religion- 00:29:37 - Psychedelics and religion- 00:37:01 - Facing flack for covering the phenomenon- 00:39:42 - Rationality of believing in UFOs- 00:47:38 - Atheism not like a religion but can be dogmatic- 00:49:18 - False claim that religions tell you what to think- 00:55:03 - The case for dogma- 01:01:06 - Heidegger on technology- 01:06:04 - Heidegger and Jacques Vallée- 01:10:03 - Why many UFO researchers are Catholic- 01:13:49 - Vatican view of UFOs- 01:15:12 - Religious stories vs materialistic UFO interpretation- 01:20:05 - Near death experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin- 01:22:35 - CIA/DOD strategies- 01:26:57 - What Diana uncovered she shouldn't have- 01:29:45 - Roswell and the Promethean myth- 01:31:10 - Dangers and reality of CE5- 01:33:48 - Bob Lazar credibility- 01:36:02 - Protecting against disinformation- 01:38:08 - Academic openness vs governmental closedness- 01:42:39 - SpaceX and Latin writing- 01:48:18 - President as a short timer- 01:49:02 - Who is Tyler?- 01:50:48 - Does the government understand UFOs?- 01:52:01 - Multiple phenomena, not just one- 01:52:51 - Biblically accurate angels- 01:55:26 - Physical evidence of purgatory- 01:57:36 - Collocating UFOs with religion- 02:02:10 - Who is the modern Heidegger?- 02:05:21 - Jung and UFOs- 02:08:00 - Plato's Cave and shackling- 02:12:54 - Sangha as the answer to deception- 02:18:46 - Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, TOE- 02:22:09 - Experiential vs analytical approach to God- 02:24:52 - Lovecraft and the open mind peril- 02:27:14 - Epistemic shock vs ontological shock- 02:38:10 - Importance of Sangha- 02:41:21 - Reconciling religion with ET- 02:42:15 - How Diana's faith was affected- 02:44:27 - Why the Hitchhiker effect occurs- 02:45:32 - Angels, demons, and the third option- 02:46:45 - Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism- 02:50:52 - Kurzweil's singularity, Omega Point, UAPs- 02:55:14 - Jung and the UFO archetype (continued)- 02:56:10 - UFO hearings (May 2022)- 03:00:23 - Catholic Church, remote viewing, Thomas Campbell, Jacques Vallée- 03:05:54 - Podcasts sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosureSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW- Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao- Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU- Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel.- Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:24 - Diana's journey from atheist to agnostic
- 00:07:17 - Nuns who saw orbs and prayed
- 00:11:45 - What are beliefs?
- 00:12:27 - Atheists who believe in God
- 00:19:50 - Spiritual vs religious and secularization thesis
- 00:22:58 - UFOs as a religion
- 00:29:37 - Psychedelics and religion
- 00:37:01 - Facing flack for covering the phenomenon
- 00:39:42 - Rationality of believing in UFOs
- 00:47:38 - Atheism not like a religion but can be dogmatic
- 00:49:18 - False claim that religions tell you what to think
- 00:55:03 - The case for dogma
- 01:01:06 - Heidegger on technology
- 01:06:04 - Heidegger and Jacques Vallée
- 01:10:03 - Why many UFO researchers are Catholic
- 01:13:49 - Vatican view of UFOs
- 01:15:12 - Religious stories vs materialistic UFO interpretation
- 01:20:05 - Near death experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin
- 01:22:35 - CIA/DOD strategies
- 01:26:57 - What Diana uncovered she shouldn't have
- 01:29:45 - Roswell and the Promethean myth
- 01:31:10 - Dangers and reality of CE5
- 01:33:48 - Bob Lazar credibility
- 01:36:02 - Protecting against disinformation
- 01:38:08 - Academic openness vs governmental closedness
- 01:42:39 - SpaceX and Latin writing
- 01:48:18 - President as a short timer
- 01:49:02 - Who is Tyler?
- 01:50:48 - Does the government understand UFOs?
- 01:52:01 - Multiple phenomena, not just one
- 01:52:51 - Biblically accurate angels
- 01:55:26 - Physical evidence of purgatory
- 01:57:36 - Collocating UFOs with religion
- 02:02:10 - Who is the modern Heidegger?
- 02:05:21 - Jung and UFOs
- 02:08:00 - Plato's Cave and shackling
- 02:12:54 - Sangha as the answer to deception
- 02:18:46 - Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, TOE
- 02:22:09 - Experiential vs analytical approach to God
- 02:24:52 - Lovecraft and the open mind peril
- 02:27:14 - Epistemic shock vs ontological shock
- 02:38:10 - Importance of Sangha
- 02:41:21 - Reconciling religion with ET
- 02:42:15 - How Diana's faith was affected
- 02:44:27 - Why the Hitchhiker effect occurs
- 02:45:32 - Angels, demons, and the third option
- 02:46:45 - Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism
- 02:50:52 - Kurzweil's singularity, Omega Point, UAPs
- 02:55:14 - Jung and the UFO archetype (continued)
- 02:56:10 - UFO hearings (May 2022)
- 03:00:23 - Catholic Church, remote viewing, Thomas Campbell, Jacques Vallée
- 03:05:54 - Podcasts sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosure

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI
- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW
- Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao
- Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU
- Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel.
- Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11990 no Curt Jaimungal: Crash Course in Theoretical Physics https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal reveals how natural units and high-school math can solve any theoretical physics problem He walks through unit conversions, forces, quantum concepts and even the role of consciousness in physics.- 00:00:00 - The Why: A shift in perspective- 00:02:07 - The What: What to expect to learn in this video- 00:04:53 - The How: The TOE approach- 00:10:53 - What are Natural Units?- 00:26:09 - Conversion equations- 00:40:09 - Newton's constant / Entropy / Why speed is "dimensionless"- 00:47:56 - A Neutron star's pressure- 00:49:16 - Proportionate strengths of forces / "Wave function" is not a function- 00:54:41 - Knots / Extra dimensions- 01:02:41 - Inside Microtubules / Consciousness / Penrose's theory- 01:07:55 - Naïve Vacuum Expectation / Dark Energy- 01:14:01 - Calculating with the Schwinger Limit / Superforce- 01:21:41 - Annihilating electron - positron pairs / Quantum gravity / Black holes- 01:31:32 - *Sponsor and Patreon*- 01:34:23 - Length of an atom- 01:41:12 - Cutting a solid / How "special relativity" challenges what it means to "exist"- 01:42:25 - Laconically deriving the Casimir Pressure falloff / Rigor in math and physics- 01:44:35 - Analyzing the Sun- 01:36:31 - The size of Earth (derivation from fundamental constants)- 01:46:16 - Intuiting the radius of an electron / Classical Mechanics break down- 01:31:51 - On why we use X Rays to probe solid matter- 01:51:33 - Scales of the LHC / God particle- 01:53:18 - Summary- 01:54:21 - What's next?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5G20ImveU- Andrew Dotson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NKHsOzvAc- Pretty Much Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQqRYVA3Ms- Nima's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nVO4I3D38O0- Richard Borcherds' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ- Norman Wildberger's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Conversion Chart #1: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~korytov/phz4390/note_01_NaturalUnits_SMsummary.pdf- Conversion Chart #2: http://www.saha.ac.in/theory/palashbaran.pal/conv.html- Quantum Gravity podcast (Salvatore Pais): https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?t=3057- On Enthymemes (Lue Elizondo): https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg?t=6971- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Stephen Wolfram's TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Eric Weinstein podcast: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- String Theory podcast (Stephon Alexander): https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- QFT and Knot Theory podcast (Dror Bar Natan): https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 May 2022 17:18:00 -0000 Crash Course in Theoretical Physics (How To Solve Every Physics Problem) full 92 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os A crash course in theoretical physics, using natural units and high school mathematics. This is the lesson I wish I had when I was younger. Sponsors:  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off  -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5G20ImveU  Andrew Dotson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NKHsOzvAc  Pretty Much Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQqRYVA3Ms Nima's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nVO4I3D38O0 Richard Borcherds' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ Norman Wildberger's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger Conversion Chart #1: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~korytov/phz4390/note_01_NaturalUnits_SMsummary.pdf Conversion Chart #2: http://www.saha.ac.in/theory/palashbaran.pal/conv.html Quantum Gravity podcast (Salvatore Pais): https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?t=3057 On Enthymemes (Lue Elizondo): https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg?t=6971 Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw Stephen Wolfram's TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs Eric Weinstein podcast: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw String Theory podcast (Stephon Alexander): https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk QFT and Knot Theory podcast (Dror Bar Natan): https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 The Why: A shift in perspective 00:02:07 The What: What to expect to learn in this video 00:04:53 The How: The TOE approach 00:10:53 What are Natural Units? 00:26:09 Conversion equations 00:40:09 Newton's constant / Entropy / Why speed is "dimensionless" 00:47:56 A Neutron star's pressure 00:49:16 Proportionate strengths of forces / "Wave function" is not a function 00:54:41 Knots / Extra dimensions 01:02:41 Inside Microtubules / Consciousness / Penrose's theory 01:07:55 Naïve Vacuum Expectation / Dark Energy 01:14:01 Calculating with the Schwinger Limit / Superforce 01:21:41 Annihilating electron - positron pairs / Quantum gravity / Black holes 01:31:32 *Sponsor and Patreon* 01:34:23 Length of an atom 01:41:12 Cutting a solid / How "special relativity" challenges what it means to "exist" 01:42:25 Laconically deriving the Casimir Pressure falloff / Rigor in math and physics 01:44:35 Analyzing the Sun 01:36:31 The size of Earth (derivation from fundamental constants) 01:46:16 Intuiting the radius of an electron / Classical Mechanics break down 01:31:51 On why we use X Rays to probe solid matter 01:51:33 Scales of the LHC / God particle 01:53:18 Summary 01:54:21 What's next? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Curt Jaimungal reveals how natural units and high-school math can solve any theoretical physics problem He walks through unit conversions, forces, quantum concepts and even the role of consciousness in physics.- 00:00:00 - The Why: A shift in perspective- 00:02:07 - The What: What to expect to learn in this video- 00:04:53 - The How: The TOE approach- 00:10:53 - What are Natural Units?- 00:26:09 - Conversion equations- 00:40:09 - Newton's constant / Entropy / Why speed is "dimensionless"- 00:47:56 - A Neutron star's pressure- 00:49:16 - Proportionate strengths of forces / "Wave function" is not a function- 00:54:41 - Knots / Extra dimensions- 01:02:41 - Inside Microtubules / Consciousness / Penrose's theory- 01:07:55 - Naïve Vacuum Expectation / Dark Energy- 01:14:01 - Calculating with the Schwinger Limit / Superforce- 01:21:41 - Annihilating electron - positron pairs / Quantum gravity / Black holes- 01:31:32 - *Sponsor and Patreon*- 01:34:23 - Length of an atom- 01:41:12 - Cutting a solid / How "special relativity" challenges what it means to "exist"- 01:42:25 - Laconically deriving the Casimir Pressure falloff / Rigor in math and physics- 01:44:35 - Analyzing the Sun- 01:36:31 - The size of Earth (derivation from fundamental constants)- 01:46:16 - Intuiting the radius of an electron / Classical Mechanics break down- 01:31:51 - On why we use X Rays to probe solid matter- 01:51:33 - Scales of the LHC / God particle- 01:53:18 - Summary- 01:54:21 - What's next?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5G20ImveU- Andrew Dotson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NKHsOzvAc- Pretty Much Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQqRYVA3Ms- Nima's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nVO4I3D38O0- Richard Borcherds' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ- Norman Wildberger's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Conversion Chart #1: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~korytov/phz4390/note_01_NaturalUnits_SMsummary.pdf- Conversion Chart #2: http://www.saha.ac.in/theory/palashbaran.pal/conv.html- Quantum Gravity podcast (Salvatore Pais): https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?t=3057- On Enthymemes (Lue Elizondo): https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg?t=6971- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Stephen Wolfram's TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Eric Weinstein podcast: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- String Theory podcast (Stephon Alexander): https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- QFT and Knot Theory podcast (Dror Bar Natan): https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - The Why: A shift in perspective
- 00:02:07 - The What: What to expect to learn in this video
- 00:04:53 - The How: The TOE approach
- 00:10:53 - What are Natural Units?
- 00:26:09 - Conversion equations
- 00:40:09 - Newton's constant / Entropy / Why speed is "dimensionless"
- 00:47:56 - A Neutron star's pressure
- 00:49:16 - Proportionate strengths of forces / "Wave function" is not a function
- 00:54:41 - Knots / Extra dimensions
- 01:02:41 - Inside Microtubules / Consciousness / Penrose's theory
- 01:07:55 - Naïve Vacuum Expectation / Dark Energy
- 01:14:01 - Calculating with the Schwinger Limit / Superforce
- 01:21:41 - Annihilating electron - positron pairs / Quantum gravity / Black holes
- 01:31:32 - *Sponsor and Patreon*
- 01:34:23 - Length of an atom
- 01:41:12 - Cutting a solid / How "special relativity" challenges what it means to "exist"
- 01:42:25 - Laconically deriving the Casimir Pressure falloff / Rigor in math and physics
- 01:44:35 - Analyzing the Sun
- 01:36:31 - The size of Earth (derivation from fundamental constants)
- 01:46:16 - Intuiting the radius of an electron / Classical Mechanics break down
- 01:31:51 - On why we use X Rays to probe solid matter
- 01:51:33 - Scales of the LHC / God particle
- 01:53:18 - Summary
- 01:54:21 - What's next?

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off
- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5G20ImveU
- Andrew Dotson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NKHsOzvAc
- Pretty Much Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQqRYVA3Ms
- Nima's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nVO4I3D38O0
- Richard Borcherds' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ
- Norman Wildberger's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger
- Conversion Chart #1: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~korytov/phz4390/note_01_NaturalUnits_SMsummary.pdf
- Conversion Chart #2: http://www.saha.ac.in/theory/palashbaran.pal/conv.html
- Quantum Gravity podcast (Salvatore Pais): https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?t=3057
- On Enthymemes (Lue Elizondo): https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg?t=6971
- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw
- Stephen Wolfram's TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs
- Eric Weinstein podcast: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw
- String Theory podcast (Stephon Alexander): https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk
- QFT and Knot Theory podcast (Dror Bar Natan): https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7437 no Jordan Peterson and Curt Jaimungal: Is God Found in the Laws of Physics? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal explores the scientific foundations of God and consciousness with Jordan Peterson They debate the limits of physics, the role of mathematics, and how belief systems intersect with empirical inquiry.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos- JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 May 2022 15:00:00 -0000 [Auxiliary] Jordan Peterson interviews Curt Jaimungal on the Science of God and Consciousness full 91 Theories of Everything -Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos -JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Curt Jaimungal explores the scientific foundations of God and consciousness with Jordan Peterson They debate the limits of physics, the role of mathematics, and how belief systems intersect with empirical inquiry.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos- JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos
- JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7303 no Chloe Valdary and Curt Jaimungal: The Turmoil of Studying Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal reveals the psychological turmoil of studying consciousness with Chloe Valdary They discuss how deep inquiry can affect mental health and the challenges of navigating intense self‑reflection.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Chloe Valdary's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/cvaldary123- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 May 2022 19:29:00 -0000 [Auxiliary] Chloe Valdary interviews Curt Jaimungal on the Psychological Turmoil of Seriously Studying Consciousness / The Phenomenon full 90 Theories of Everything -Chloe Valdary's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/cvaldary123 Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Curt Jaimungal reveals the psychological turmoil of studying consciousness with Chloe Valdary They discuss how deep inquiry can affect mental health and the challenges of navigating intense self‑reflection.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Chloe Valdary's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/cvaldary123- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4774 no Garry Nolan: What Stanford Found About UFOs and Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Garry Nolan (Stanford) examines UFO evidence, psychedelics connections, and artificial consciousness The conversation blends hard data with speculative science, challenging listeners to reconsider what counts as proof.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Most extraordinary UFO evidence- 00:08:25 - Trinity case creatures- 00:13:12 - Biological samples?- 00:17:04 - What to do if you encounter- 00:20:50 - Science depends on speculation- 00:26:48 - Responding to skeptics- 00:33:01 - Speed of light myth- 00:33:38 - Drug interfacing UFOs- 00:36:14 - Studying consciousness trauma- 00:41:50 - Caudate and Putamen differences- 01:00:57 - ESP, mediums, psychics- 01:05:56 - State actors and Havana Syndrome- 01:16:01 - Defense Intelligence doc reports- 01:16:27 - Non‑airborne phenomenon effects- 01:20:01 - Psychedelics and UFO studies- 01:21:02 - Psychedelics caudate connection- 01:22:53 - Psychedelics modulating sensory info- 01:27:08 - Consciousness survives death (Heim)- 01:28:39 - Artificial consciousness (Heim)- 01:32:13 - Remote viewing- 01:33:38 - Sun / Pentagon 1500‑page UFO docs- 01:38:14 - Skeptics needed, bias positive- 01:42:47 - Garry's personal experiences- 01:45:44 - Physical component of UAPs- 01:48:15 - Hyper‑dimensional reality challenges- 01:52:16 - Who's watching Lue and Garry?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools video (Ranking Every TOE): https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- Cristina Gomez's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadigmShifts- Lex Fridman's podcast with Garry Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCc2-1tbBQ- The New Worldview of the Physicist Burkhard Heim (by Ludwiger): http://heim-theory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-v-Ludwiger-The-New-Worldview-of-the-Physicist-Burkhard-Heim-160321.pdf- The Sun 1,500 page document release: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18113689/us-government-releases-1500-pages-secret-documents-ufo-programme/- Jacque Vallée TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Diana Pasulka "Calling All Beings" podcast: https://youtu.be/ziTXnFIScwI- Analysis of Data Hypothesis Related to Embassy Incidents: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/jason-report-on-havana-syndrome-cases/08bb387091859944/full.pdf- Stuart Hameroff TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- Karl Friston TOE podcast (regarding dealing with being psychology destabilized by studying consciousness / the phenomenon): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbZ9OxrLTVM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:27:00 -0000 Garry Nolan on the Evidence behind UFOs, Psychedelics, and Artificial Consciousness full 89 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI Perhaps the most information-dense 2 hours I've seen on UFOs -- all thanks to Garry Nolan, a Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine who's internationally renowned. Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:26 Most extraordinary piece of UFO evidence 00:08:25 What happened to the creatures in the Trinity case (from Jacque Vallée) 00:13:12 Biological samples (does Garry Nolan have any?) 00:17:04 What you should do if you encounter the phenomenon 00:20:50 Science depends on speculation 00:26:48 Responding to skeptics: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" 00:33:01 Myth about the speed of light and surpassing our current laws of physics 00:33:38 Creating a drug that interfaces with UFOs 00:36:14 Seriously studying consciousness / UFOs is mentally traumatic 00:41:50 Caudate and Putamen: Some people see the phenomenon, and others don't. 01:00:57 ESP / mediums / psychics (and testing them academically) 01:05:56 "State actors" and Havana Syndrome (what is it?) 01:16:01 Defense Intelligence Reference Document reports 01:16:27 Non-airborne phenomenon and effects on humans 01:20:01 Psychedelics and UFOs (studies) 01:21:02 Psychedelics and the caudate / putamen connection 01:22:53 Are psychedelics modulating sensory information or allowing in new data? 01:27:08 Consciousness survives death and exists forever (Burkhard Heim's theory) 01:28:39 Artificial consciousness (Burkhard Heim's theory) 01:32:13 Remote viewing 01:33:38 The 1,500 page Sun / Pentagon documents on UFOs 01:38:14 Skeptics are necessary and bias is actually a net positive (on Mick West) 01:42:47 Garry's personal experiences with the phenomenon 01:45:44 Not all UAPs are "projections" -- there's a physical component! 01:48:15 Hyper-dimensional reality and projection onto 4D makes analyzing UFOs difficult 01:52:16 Who's watching Lue and Garry (from the gov't)? LINKS MENTIONED: -April Fools video (Ranking Every TOE): https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4 -Cristina Gomez's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadigmShifts -Lex Fridman's podcast with Garry Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCc2-1tbBQ -The New Worldview of the Physicist Burkhard Heim (by Ludwiger): http://heim-theory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-v-Ludwiger-The-New-Worldview-of-the-Physicist-Burkhard-Heim-160321.pdf -The Sun 1,500 page document release: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18113689/us-government-releases-1500-pages-secret-documents-ufo-programme/ -Jacque Vallée TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE -Diana Pasulka "Calling All Beings" podcast: https://youtu.be/ziTXnFIScwI -Analysis of Data Hypothesis Related to Embassy Incidents: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/jason-report-on-havana-syndrome-cases/08bb387091859944/full.pdf -Stuart Hameroff TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g -Karl Friston TOE podcast (regarding dealing with being psychology destabilized by studying consciousness / the phenomenon): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M -Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbZ9OxrLTVM * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Garry Nolan (Stanford) examines UFO evidence, psychedelics connections, and artificial consciousness The conversation blends hard data with speculative science, challenging listeners to reconsider what counts as proof.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Most extraordinary UFO evidence- 00:08:25 - Trinity case creatures- 00:13:12 - Biological samples?- 00:17:04 - What to do if you encounter- 00:20:50 - Science depends on speculation- 00:26:48 - Responding to skeptics- 00:33:01 - Speed of light myth- 00:33:38 - Drug interfacing UFOs- 00:36:14 - Studying consciousness trauma- 00:41:50 - Caudate and Putamen differences- 01:00:57 - ESP, mediums, psychics- 01:05:56 - State actors and Havana Syndrome- 01:16:01 - Defense Intelligence doc reports- 01:16:27 - Non‑airborne phenomenon effects- 01:20:01 - Psychedelics and UFO studies- 01:21:02 - Psychedelics caudate connection- 01:22:53 - Psychedelics modulating sensory info- 01:27:08 - Consciousness survives death (Heim)- 01:28:39 - Artificial consciousness (Heim)- 01:32:13 - Remote viewing- 01:33:38 - Sun / Pentagon 1500‑page UFO docs- 01:38:14 - Skeptics needed, bias positive- 01:42:47 - Garry's personal experiences- 01:45:44 - Physical component of UAPs- 01:48:15 - Hyper‑dimensional reality challenges- 01:52:16 - Who's watching Lue and Garry?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools video (Ranking Every TOE): https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- Cristina Gomez's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadigmShifts- Lex Fridman's podcast with Garry Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCc2-1tbBQ- The New Worldview of the Physicist Burkhard Heim (by Ludwiger): http://heim-theory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-v-Ludwiger-The-New-Worldview-of-the-Physicist-Burkhard-Heim-160321.pdf- The Sun 1,500 page document release: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18113689/us-government-releases-1500-pages-secret-documents-ufo-programme/- Jacque Vallée TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Diana Pasulka "Calling All Beings" podcast: https://youtu.be/ziTXnFIScwI- Analysis of Data Hypothesis Related to Embassy Incidents: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/jason-report-on-havana-syndrome-cases/08bb387091859944/full.pdf- Stuart Hameroff TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- Karl Friston TOE podcast (regarding dealing with being psychology destabilized by studying consciousness / the phenomenon): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbZ9OxrLTVM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:26 - Most extraordinary UFO evidence
- 00:08:25 - Trinity case creatures
- 00:13:12 - Biological samples?
- 00:17:04 - What to do if you encounter
- 00:20:50 - Science depends on speculation
- 00:26:48 - Responding to skeptics
- 00:33:01 - Speed of light myth
- 00:33:38 - Drug interfacing UFOs
- 00:36:14 - Studying consciousness trauma
- 00:41:50 - Caudate and Putamen differences
- 01:00:57 - ESP, mediums, psychics
- 01:05:56 - State actors and Havana Syndrome
- 01:16:01 - Defense Intelligence doc reports
- 01:16:27 - Non‑airborne phenomenon effects
- 01:20:01 - Psychedelics and UFO studies
- 01:21:02 - Psychedelics caudate connection
- 01:22:53 - Psychedelics modulating sensory info
- 01:27:08 - Consciousness survives death (Heim)
- 01:28:39 - Artificial consciousness (Heim)
- 01:32:13 - Remote viewing
- 01:33:38 - Sun / Pentagon 1500‑page UFO docs
- 01:38:14 - Skeptics needed, bias positive
- 01:42:47 - Garry's personal experiences
- 01:45:44 - Physical component of UAPs
- 01:48:15 - Hyper‑dimensional reality challenges
- 01:52:16 - Who's watching Lue and Garry?

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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- April Fools video (Ranking Every TOE): https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4
- Cristina Gomez's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadigmShifts
- Lex Fridman's podcast with Garry Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCc2-1tbBQ
- The New Worldview of the Physicist Burkhard Heim (by Ludwiger): http://heim-theory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-v-Ludwiger-The-New-Worldview-of-the-Physicist-Burkhard-Heim-160321.pdf
- The Sun 1,500 page document release: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18113689/us-government-releases-1500-pages-secret-documents-ufo-programme/
- Jacque Vallée TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE
- Diana Pasulka "Calling All Beings" podcast: https://youtu.be/ziTXnFIScwI
- Analysis of Data Hypothesis Related to Embassy Incidents: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/jason-report-on-havana-syndrome-cases/08bb387091859944/full.pdf
- Stuart Hameroff TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g
- Karl Friston TOE podcast (regarding dealing with being psychology destabilized by studying consciousness / the phenomenon): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbZ9OxrLTVM
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 7314 no A. H. Almaas: God, Awakening, and the Diamond Approach to Spirituality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything A. H. Almaas (physicist/Diamond Approach creator) examines God, awakening, and analytical spirituality They explore how consciousness can be both unified and differentiated, and debate the limits of spiritual advice.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:50 - The Diamond Approach- 00:14:32 - Socratic dialogue is superior to meditation- 00:17:43 - Depth psychology- 00:20:37 - Unifying Buddhism / Christianity / Emptiness / Somethingness- 00:22:27 - God: The Unknown Unknowable- 00:25:00 - Awakening vs. Realization- 00:30:12 - How are consciousness are the same AND different- 00:35:05 - Not everyone should be "realized" / "awakened" (including YOU, and that's okay)- 00:41:00 - Valuable vs. Should- 00:42:32 - The problem with spiritual advice from "gurus"- 00:52:15 - Curt's terrifying experience- 01:00:39 - Sometimes it's better to not be "awakened"- 01:04:53 - TOE has changed to be one step forward, instead of the final TOE- 01:06:02 - Integrating the analytic pursuit with the experiential (and Roger Penrose)- 01:12:22 - God's words of "I am that I am"- 01:13:54 - The expression of truth is love- 01:16:06 - Thoughts on Ken Wilber- 01:22:20 - DMT and God- 01:24:57 - Spiritual "path dependence" is what's generally not taken into accountSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Karl Friston podcast (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:45:00 -0000 A. H. Almaas on God, Awakening, Consciousness, and Analytically Pursuing Spirituality full 88 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA A. H. Almaas holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics (UC Berkeley) and is the inventor of the Diamond Approach. Sponsors:  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off  -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Karl Friston podcast (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:50 The Diamond Approach 00:14:32 Socratic dialogue is superior to meditation 00:17:43 Depth psychology 00:20:37 Unifying Buddhism / Christianity / Emptiness / Somethingness 00:22:27 God: The Unknown Unknowable 00:25:00 Awakening vs. Realization 00:30:12 How are consciousness are the same AND different 00:35:05 Not everyone should be "realized" / "awakened" (including YOU, and that's okay) 00:41:00 Valuable vs. Should 00:42:32 The problem with spiritual advice from "gurus" 00:52:15 Curt's terrifying experience 01:00:39 Sometimes it's better to not be "awakened" 01:04:53 TOE has changed to be one step forward, instead of the final TOE 01:06:02 Integrating the analytic pursuit with the experiential (and Roger Penrose) 01:12:22 God's words of "I am that I am" 01:13:54 The expression of truth is love 01:16:06 Thoughts on Ken Wilber 01:22:20 DMT and God 01:24:57 Spiritual "path dependence" is what's generally not taken into account * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. A. H. Almaas (physicist/Diamond Approach creator) examines God, awakening, and analytical spirituality They explore how consciousness can be both unified and differentiated, and debate the limits of spiritual advice.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:50 - The Diamond Approach- 00:14:32 - Socratic dialogue is superior to meditation- 00:17:43 - Depth psychology- 00:20:37 - Unifying Buddhism / Christianity / Emptiness / Somethingness- 00:22:27 - God: The Unknown Unknowable- 00:25:00 - Awakening vs. Realization- 00:30:12 - How are consciousness are the same AND different- 00:35:05 - Not everyone should be "realized" / "awakened" (including YOU, and that's okay)- 00:41:00 - Valuable vs. Should- 00:42:32 - The problem with spiritual advice from "gurus"- 00:52:15 - Curt's terrifying experience- 01:00:39 - Sometimes it's better to not be "awakened"- 01:04:53 - TOE has changed to be one step forward, instead of the final TOE- 01:06:02 - Integrating the analytic pursuit with the experiential (and Roger Penrose)- 01:12:22 - God's words of "I am that I am"- 01:13:54 - The expression of truth is love- 01:16:06 - Thoughts on Ken Wilber- 01:22:20 - DMT and God- 01:24:57 - Spiritual "path dependence" is what's generally not taken into accountSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Karl Friston podcast (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:50 - The Diamond Approach
- 00:14:32 - Socratic dialogue is superior to meditation
- 00:17:43 - Depth psychology
- 00:20:37 - Unifying Buddhism / Christianity / Emptiness / Somethingness
- 00:22:27 - God: The Unknown Unknowable
- 00:25:00 - Awakening vs. Realization
- 00:30:12 - How are consciousness are the same AND different
- 00:35:05 - Not everyone should be "realized" / "awakened" (including YOU, and that's okay)
- 00:41:00 - Valuable vs. Should
- 00:42:32 - The problem with spiritual advice from "gurus"
- 00:52:15 - Curt's terrifying experience
- 01:00:39 - Sometimes it's better to not be "awakened"
- 01:04:53 - TOE has changed to be one step forward, instead of the final TOE
- 01:06:02 - Integrating the analytic pursuit with the experiential (and Roger Penrose)
- 01:12:22 - God's words of "I am that I am"
- 01:13:54 - The expression of truth is love
- 01:16:06 - Thoughts on Ken Wilber
- 01:22:20 - DMT and God
- 01:24:57 - Spiritual "path dependence" is what's generally not taken into account

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off
- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.com

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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Karl Friston podcast (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 5751 no Noam Chomsky: Why the Mind-Body Problem May Never Be Solved https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges mathematical realism while exploring consciousness and the mind-body connection They debate whether numbers are real, explore dualism, and question the limits of certainty.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:41 - Putnam and Mathematical Realism- 00:09:06 - Are numbers "real"?- 00:10:01 - Text vs. Meaning / Content vs. Meaning- 00:13:28 - Are all words "contrast words"? (only making sense in terms of their negation)- 00:16:01 - How can the word "meaningless" ever be "meaningful"?- 00:17:38 - Reference vs. Referent- 00:28:32 - Daniel Dennett's "Quining Qualia"- 00:30:44 - Consciousness explained?- 00:34:27 - Mind Body dualism ("body" is no more fundamental than "mind")- 00:44:32 - Is Chomsky an idealist?- 00:46:29 - We can't answer anything with certainty- 00:50:53 - Articulating what's ambiguous (what the heck is going on!?)- 00:58:24 - Studying consciousness from the 1st person vs 3rd person perspective- 00:59:34 - How do we generate "definitions"- 01:04:59 - Curt's question to the audience (for linguists)SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xNXqAaF_cxU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools / Ranking every TOE: https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools / Announcements for TOE: https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Dennett's Quining Qualia: https://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/quinqual.htm- Michael Levin TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky on Consciousness, Reality, Mind Body Connection, and Mathematical Realism full 87 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xNXqAaF_cxU Consciousness has NOT been explained, says Chomsky. Sponsors:  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off  -Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.com  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -April Fools / Ranking every TOE: https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4 -April Fools / Announcements for TOE: https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A -Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY -Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY -Dennett's Quining Qualia: https://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/quinqual.htm -Michael Levin TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:41 Putnam and Mathematical Realism 00:09:06 Are numbers "real"? 00:10:01 Text vs. Meaning / Content vs. Meaning 00:13:28 Are all words "contrast words"? (only making sense in terms of their negation) 00:16:01 How can the word "meaningless" ever be "meaningful"? 00:17:38 Reference vs. Referent 00:28:32 Daniel Dennett's "Quining Qualia" 00:30:44 Consciousness explained? 00:34:27 Mind Body dualism ("body" is no more fundamental than "mind") 00:44:32 Is Chomsky an idealist? 00:46:29 We can't answer anything with certainty 00:50:53 Articulating what's ambiguous (what the heck is going on!?) 00:58:24 Studying consciousness from the 1st person vs 3rd person perspective 00:59:34 How do we generate "definitions" 01:04:59 Curt's question to the audience (for linguists) * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges mathematical realism while exploring consciousness and the mind-body connection They debate whether numbers are real, explore dualism, and question the limits of certainty.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:41 - Putnam and Mathematical Realism- 00:09:06 - Are numbers "real"?- 00:10:01 - Text vs. Meaning / Content vs. Meaning- 00:13:28 - Are all words "contrast words"? (only making sense in terms of their negation)- 00:16:01 - How can the word "meaningless" ever be "meaningful"?- 00:17:38 - Reference vs. Referent- 00:28:32 - Daniel Dennett's "Quining Qualia"- 00:30:44 - Consciousness explained?- 00:34:27 - Mind Body dualism ("body" is no more fundamental than "mind")- 00:44:32 - Is Chomsky an idealist?- 00:46:29 - We can't answer anything with certainty- 00:50:53 - Articulating what's ambiguous (what the heck is going on!?)- 00:58:24 - Studying consciousness from the 1st person vs 3rd person perspective- 00:59:34 - How do we generate "definitions"- 01:04:59 - Curt's question to the audience (for linguists)SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xNXqAaF_cxU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools / Ranking every TOE: https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools / Announcements for TOE: https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Dennett's Quining Qualia: https://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/quinqual.htm- Michael Levin TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:41 - Putnam and Mathematical Realism
- 00:09:06 - Are numbers "real"?
- 00:10:01 - Text vs. Meaning / Content vs. Meaning
- 00:13:28 - Are all words "contrast words"? (only making sense in terms of their negation)
- 00:16:01 - How can the word "meaningless" ever be "meaningful"?
- 00:17:38 - Reference vs. Referent
- 00:28:32 - Daniel Dennett's "Quining Qualia"
- 00:30:44 - Consciousness explained?
- 00:34:27 - Mind Body dualism ("body" is no more fundamental than "mind")
- 00:44:32 - Is Chomsky an idealist?
- 00:46:29 - We can't answer anything with certainty
- 00:50:53 - Articulating what's ambiguous (what the heck is going on!?)
- 00:58:24 - Studying consciousness from the 1st person vs 3rd person perspective
- 00:59:34 - How do we generate "definitions"
- 01:04:59 - Curt's question to the audience (for linguists)

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off
- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.com

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xNXqAaF_cxU
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- April Fools / Ranking every TOE: https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4
- April Fools / Announcements for TOE: https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A
- Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
- Dennett's Quining Qualia: https://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/quinqual.htm
- Michael Levin TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 4140 no Salvatore Pais: The Navy's UFO Patents and the Pais Effect https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Salvatore Pais reveals the Pais Effect and his controversial UFO patents linking quantum gravity to propulsion We explore the physics behind the patents, the challenges of publishing, and the broader implications for advanced technology.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:58 - UFO patents story- 00:09:23 - Why Sal emailed Curt- 00:12:16 - Pais Effect- 00:13:38 - UFO patents- 00:17:28 - Patent officer rejection- 00:21:23 - Energy in quantum vacuum (Superforce intro)- 00:23:58 - Are patents disinformation?- 00:25:13 - James Sheehy claim "operable"- 00:26:31 - Using 1 Coulomb charge- 00:28:05 - Inspiration for patents- 00:29:15 - Spin vs Vibration- 00:30:19 - Piezoelectric materials- 00:35:11 - Eric Davis book influence- 00:36:19 - Schwinger effect- 00:39:13 - Gertsenshtein effect- 00:42:35 - Microwave emitters in craft walls- 00:46:15 - Prigogine effect- 00:50:57 - Why Quantum Gravity is non-trivial- 00:58:32 - Superforce / Planck force- 01:10:21 - [Dan Zetterstrom] Ball lightning and plasma- 01:11:17 - UFO orbs as plasma probes- 01:16:10 - Trying to publish on Arxiv- 01:17:47 - Publishing the patents- 01:22:49 - Detecting UAPs via effect- 01:23:21 - Being called a charlatan- 01:26:36 - Cost to build technology- 01:28:24 - Why gov't didn't file secretly- 01:31:34 - Sal on disinformation claims- 01:33:33 - Hurt by being called charlatan- 01:35:24 - Eric Davis and Hal Puthoff- 01:37:13 - Being kind to unkind- 01:38:47 - Physics without philosophy analogy- 01:45:30 - Convincing James Sheehy- 01:50:05 - Podkletnov and Ning Li research- 01:54:56 - Behind the scenes?- 01:58:32 - Sal's message to audienceSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE (20% off)- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.075910- https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2040/- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8871349- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.069339- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2019-0869- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5343- https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991saea.confR....P/abstract- "Ashtekar Bounce" / Robustness of key features of loop quantum cosmology: https://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3565- Eric Davis' "Frontiers of Propulsion Science" book: https://amzn.to/3JKBdL3- Converstaoins on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3tPtHJj- Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3tQn1e7- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- David Gross with Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw- Ross Coulthart's interview: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:46:00 -0000 Salvatore Pais on Quantum Gravity, UFO Patents, Pais Effect, and the Superforce [Part 1 of 2] full 84 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o Salvatore Pais is an aerospace engineer and inventor (Naval Air Station). Sponsors: -Ground News: https://ground.news/toe  -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off.  -Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch SALVATORE PAIS' PAPERS: -https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.075910 -https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2040/ -https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8871349 -https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.069339 -https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2019-0869 -https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5343 -https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991saea.confR....P/abstract LINKS MENTIONED: -"Ashtekar Bounce" / Robustness of key features of loop quantum cosmology: https://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3565 -Eric Davis' "Frontiers of Propulsion Science" book: https://amzn.to/3JKBdL3 -Converstaoins on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3tPtHJj -Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3tQn1e7 -Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw -David Gross with Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw -Ross Coulthart's interview: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:58 The story behind the UFO patents 00:09:23 Why Sal emailed Curt to come onto TOE 00:12:16 The Pais Effect 00:13:38 The UFO patents 00:17:28 Responding to the patent officer's initial rejection 00:21:23 Energy in the quantum vacuum (introduction to the Superforce) 00:23:58 Are the patents disinformation? A bluff to scare off China? 00:25:13 Why did James Sheehy say the technology was "operable"? 00:26:31 Can we use the 1 Coulomb charge, necessary for the Pais effect? 00:28:05 The inspiration for Pais' patents 00:29:15 Spin vs. Vibration 00:30:19 Piezoelectric materials (pulsing electricity through it) 00:35:11 Eric Davis' book helped introduce these ideas to Sal 00:36:19 The Schwinger effect 00:39:13 The Gertsenshtein effect 00:42:35 Microwave emitters inside the walls of the craft 00:46:15 The Prigogine effect 00:50:57 Why Quantum Gravity is so non-trivial (Curt's detour into the math) 00:58:32 The Superforce / Plank force 01:10:21 [Dan Zetterstrom] Ball lightning and plasma 01:11:17 UFO orbs are probes in the form of plasma 01:16:10 Trying to publish on Arxiv 01:17:47 Publishing the patents 01:22:49 If UAPs operate via this effect, can we detect it? (back of the envelope calculation) 01:23:21 Being called a sharlatan and a crank... 01:26:36 How much time / money would it cost to build the technology? 01:28:24 Why didn't the gov't file the patents secretly instead? ("hiding in plain sight") 01:31:34 What does Sal make of the claims of "disinformation" 01:33:33 It hurts to be called a sharlatan and a crank... 01:35:24 Eric Davis and Hal Puthoff 01:37:13 Being kind, even those who are unkind to you... 01:38:47 Physics without philosophy is like a seed without water 01:45:30 Convincing James Sheehy 01:50:05 Podkletnov's and Ning Li's research 01:54:56 Has something occurred "behind the scenes" that allows Sal to come forward? 01:58:32 Sal's message to the audience Salvatore Pais reveals the Pais Effect and his controversial UFO patents linking quantum gravity to propulsion We explore the physics behind the patents, the challenges of publishing, and the broader implications for advanced technology.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:58 - UFO patents story- 00:09:23 - Why Sal emailed Curt- 00:12:16 - Pais Effect- 00:13:38 - UFO patents- 00:17:28 - Patent officer rejection- 00:21:23 - Energy in quantum vacuum (Superforce intro)- 00:23:58 - Are patents disinformation?- 00:25:13 - James Sheehy claim "operable"- 00:26:31 - Using 1 Coulomb charge- 00:28:05 - Inspiration for patents- 00:29:15 - Spin vs Vibration- 00:30:19 - Piezoelectric materials- 00:35:11 - Eric Davis book influence- 00:36:19 - Schwinger effect- 00:39:13 - Gertsenshtein effect- 00:42:35 - Microwave emitters in craft walls- 00:46:15 - Prigogine effect- 00:50:57 - Why Quantum Gravity is non-trivial- 00:58:32 - Superforce / Planck force- 01:10:21 - [Dan Zetterstrom] Ball lightning and plasma- 01:11:17 - UFO orbs as plasma probes- 01:16:10 - Trying to publish on Arxiv- 01:17:47 - Publishing the patents- 01:22:49 - Detecting UAPs via effect- 01:23:21 - Being called a charlatan- 01:26:36 - Cost to build technology- 01:28:24 - Why gov't didn't file secretly- 01:31:34 - Sal on disinformation claims- 01:33:33 - Hurt by being called charlatan- 01:35:24 - Eric Davis and Hal Puthoff- 01:37:13 - Being kind to unkind- 01:38:47 - Physics without philosophy analogy- 01:45:30 - Convincing James Sheehy- 01:50:05 - Podkletnov and Ning Li research- 01:54:56 - Behind the scenes?- 01:58:32 - Sal's message to audienceSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE (20% off)- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.075910- https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2040/- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8871349- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.069339- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2019-0869- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5343- https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991saea.confR....P/abstract- "Ashtekar Bounce" / Robustness of key features of loop quantum cosmology: https://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3565- Eric Davis' "Frontiers of Propulsion Science" book: https://amzn.to/3JKBdL3- Converstaoins on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3tPtHJj- Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3tQn1e7- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- David Gross with Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw- Ross Coulthart's interview: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:58 - UFO patents story
- 00:09:23 - Why Sal emailed Curt
- 00:12:16 - Pais Effect
- 00:13:38 - UFO patents
- 00:17:28 - Patent officer rejection
- 00:21:23 - Energy in quantum vacuum (Superforce intro)
- 00:23:58 - Are patents disinformation?
- 00:25:13 - James Sheehy claim "operable"
- 00:26:31 - Using 1 Coulomb charge
- 00:28:05 - Inspiration for patents
- 00:29:15 - Spin vs Vibration
- 00:30:19 - Piezoelectric materials
- 00:35:11 - Eric Davis book influence
- 00:36:19 - Schwinger effect
- 00:39:13 - Gertsenshtein effect
- 00:42:35 - Microwave emitters in craft walls
- 00:46:15 - Prigogine effect
- 00:50:57 - Why Quantum Gravity is non-trivial
- 00:58:32 - Superforce / Planck force
- 01:10:21 - [Dan Zetterstrom] Ball lightning and plasma
- 01:11:17 - UFO orbs as plasma probes
- 01:16:10 - Trying to publish on Arxiv
- 01:17:47 - Publishing the patents
- 01:22:49 - Detecting UAPs via effect
- 01:23:21 - Being called a charlatan
- 01:26:36 - Cost to build technology
- 01:28:24 - Why gov't didn't file secretly
- 01:31:34 - Sal on disinformation claims
- 01:33:33 - Hurt by being called charlatan
- 01:35:24 - Eric Davis and Hal Puthoff
- 01:37:13 - Being kind to unkind
- 01:38:47 - Physics without philosophy analogy
- 01:45:30 - Convincing James Sheehy
- 01:50:05 - Podkletnov and Ning Li research
- 01:54:56 - Behind the scenes?
- 01:58:32 - Sal's message to audience

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- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.075910
- https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2040/
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8871349
- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.069339
- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2019-0869
- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5343
- https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991saea.confR....P/abstract
- "Ashtekar Bounce" / Robustness of key features of loop quantum cosmology: https://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3565
- Eric Davis' "Frontiers of Propulsion Science" book: https://amzn.to/3JKBdL3
- Converstaoins on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3tPtHJj
- Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3tQn1e7
- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw
- David Gross with Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw
- Ross Coulthart's interview: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE

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]]> 7662 no Lue Elizondo and Sean Cahill: Why the Pentagon Can't Talk About UFOs https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Lue Elizondo and Sean Cahill explore UFOs, consciousness, time travel, and the challenges of discussing the phenomenon, touching on element 115, secrecy, and potential future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:22 - Element 115- 00:08:25 - UFOs intervening on nuclear issues?- 00:10:11 - Imminent cataclysm?- 00:14:11 - Future selves and time travel- 00:19:48 - Thick time and Gisin / present moment- 00:26:53 - Secrecy: private sector vs government?- 00:30:23 - Dishonor and stigma limiting disclosure- 00:37:03 - What should I do?- 00:45:29 - Lue's advice to his children- 00:47:52 - Field to study UFOs?- 00:55:36 - Parapsychology- 01:02:46 - Aphantasia and phenomenon- 01:08:44 - Karl Friston episode importance- 01:09:28 - Recovering a UFO craft- 01:15:54 - Types of UAP interaction- 01:21:10 - Attempts to contact UAP- 01:26:53 - Psychedelics and communication- 01:30:25 - Semantics matter- 01:30:48 - Moon evidence of prior intelligence- 01:34:25 - DNA lineage with Others?- 01:34:49 - "Crap is going to hit the fan soon..."- 01:40:03 - Frustration about topic- 01:51:24 - Gov't attracting UFOs?- 01:52:50 - UAP tech advancement?- 01:53:44 - Missing time- 01:55:51 - New Area 51 names- 01:59:54 - Notable UAP incidents- 02:04:13 - USO photograph evidence- 02:09:07 - Sound importance for advanced physics- 02:10:21 - Civilian data collection- 02:11:49 - Holloman base- 02:13:59 - Getting involved in data collection- 02:17:52 - Continued frustration- 02:28:49 - Loving enemy, extending hand, Curt's journey- 02:53:24 - Audience Q&A after Lue/Sean leaveSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Urgent Care: https://urgentcare.com/- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Algo: https://www.algo.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AlgoPodcastRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Jesse Michels' YouTube (American Alchemy): https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseMichels- Lue Elizondo Part 1: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Lue Elizondo Part 2: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Nuremberg UFO Incident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1561_celestial_phenomenon_over_Nuremberg- Karl Friston (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- UFO Joe Murgia: https://www.youtube.com/c/ufojoe1- Jacob Lizzio's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio- Richard Dolan on TOE: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:57:00 -0000 Lue Elizondo Λ Sean Cahill on UFOs, Consciousness, Time, the Difficulty Talking about the Phenomenon full 83 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw Lue Elizondo and Sean Cahill discuss UFOs and reality. Sponsors: -Ground News: https://ground.news/toe -Urgent Care: https://urgentcare.com/ -That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast -Algo: https://www.algo.com/ / https://www.youtube.com/c/AlgoPodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Jesse Michels' YouTube (American Alchemy): https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseMichels -Lue Elizondo Part 1: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM -Lue Elizondo Part 2: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg -Nuremberg UFO Incident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1561_celestial_phenomenon_over_Nuremberg -Karl Friston (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M -UFO Joe Murgia: https://www.youtube.com/c/ufojoe1 -Jacob Lizzio's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio -Richard Dolan on TOE: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4 -Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk -Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:22 Element 115 00:08:25 Any evidence that UFOs will intervene to stop nuclear iniquities? 00:10:11 Imminent cataclysm? 00:14:11 Our future selves and time travel 00:19:48 "Thick time" and Nicolas Gisin / The present moment 00:26:53 Why the secrecy? Is it because of the private sector or government? 00:30:23 What keeps more from coming forward is dishonor / stigma 00:37:03 "What should I do?" 00:45:29 What does Lue tell his children about the phenomenon? 00:47:52 [Matriiac] What field or degree would you choose to better understand UFOs? 00:55:36 [Jesse Michels] Parapsychology 01:02:46 [Bill Yates] Aphantasia and interacting with the phenomenon 01:08:44 The Karl Friston episode is the most important TOE episode 01:09:28 [Jacob Lizzio] How would you recover a UFO craft? 01:15:54 [Euphoric_Gur_4674] Different types of UAP interacting 01:21:10 [Miles Koliarievin @koliarievin] Attempts to make contact with UAP 01:26:53 Psychedelics and communicating with the phenomenon 01:30:25 Distinctions / quiddities / semantics matter 01:30:48 [Chris Pass] Moon shows evidence that we were not the first intelligent life 01:34:25 [Webstar Rises] Do we have a direct DNA lineage with the Others? 01:34:49 [Adam X] "Crap is going to hit the fan soon..." Elaborate? 01:40:03 The frustration about the topic 01:51:24 [Ra Shu] How did the gov't "attract" UFOs? 01:52:50 [NICK D] Has UAP technology advanced? 01:53:44 [Blaine Toderian] Missing time 01:55:51 George Knapp revealed new names for Area 51 01:59:54 [Cyprian Cyganek] UAP incidents that stood out to you. 02:04:13 [Casey Price] Photographs to support that USOs exist (unidentified submerged objects) 02:09:07 [Bryan] Importance of sound to the advanced physics theorized for UAP 02:10:21 [Rebeca Schwardt] Civilian data collection efforts 02:11:49 [Joe Murgia] Holloman base 02:13:59 [Andy McGrillen] How can we get more involved with data collection? 02:17:52 (Continued) The frustration about the topic 02:28:49 On loving your enemy, extending a hand despite hate, and Curt's journey in this topic 02:53:24 Curt answers some audience questions after Lue / Sean leave * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it.ch it. Lue Elizondo and Sean Cahill explore UFOs, consciousness, time travel, and the challenges of discussing the phenomenon, touching on element 115, secrecy, and potential future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:22 - Element 115- 00:08:25 - UFOs intervening on nuclear issues?- 00:10:11 - Imminent cataclysm?- 00:14:11 - Future selves and time travel- 00:19:48 - Thick time and Gisin / present moment- 00:26:53 - Secrecy: private sector vs government?- 00:30:23 - Dishonor and stigma limiting disclosure- 00:37:03 - What should I do?- 00:45:29 - Lue's advice to his children- 00:47:52 - Field to study UFOs?- 00:55:36 - Parapsychology- 01:02:46 - Aphantasia and phenomenon- 01:08:44 - Karl Friston episode importance- 01:09:28 - Recovering a UFO craft- 01:15:54 - Types of UAP interaction- 01:21:10 - Attempts to contact UAP- 01:26:53 - Psychedelics and communication- 01:30:25 - Semantics matter- 01:30:48 - Moon evidence of prior intelligence- 01:34:25 - DNA lineage with Others?- 01:34:49 - "Crap is going to hit the fan soon..."- 01:40:03 - Frustration about topic- 01:51:24 - Gov't attracting UFOs?- 01:52:50 - UAP tech advancement?- 01:53:44 - Missing time- 01:55:51 - New Area 51 names- 01:59:54 - Notable UAP incidents- 02:04:13 - USO photograph evidence- 02:09:07 - Sound importance for advanced physics- 02:10:21 - Civilian data collection- 02:11:49 - Holloman base- 02:13:59 - Getting involved in data collection- 02:17:52 - Continued frustration- 02:28:49 - Loving enemy, extending hand, Curt's journey- 02:53:24 - Audience Q&A after Lue/Sean leaveSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Urgent Care: https://urgentcare.com/- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Algo: https://www.algo.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AlgoPodcastRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Jesse Michels' YouTube (American Alchemy): https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseMichels- Lue Elizondo Part 1: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Lue Elizondo Part 2: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Nuremberg UFO Incident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1561_celestial_phenomenon_over_Nuremberg- Karl Friston (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- UFO Joe Murgia: https://www.youtube.com/c/ufojoe1- Jacob Lizzio's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio- Richard Dolan on TOE: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:22 - Element 115
- 00:08:25 - UFOs intervening on nuclear issues?
- 00:10:11 - Imminent cataclysm?
- 00:14:11 - Future selves and time travel
- 00:19:48 - Thick time and Gisin / present moment
- 00:26:53 - Secrecy: private sector vs government?
- 00:30:23 - Dishonor and stigma limiting disclosure
- 00:37:03 - What should I do?
- 00:45:29 - Lue's advice to his children
- 00:47:52 - Field to study UFOs?
- 00:55:36 - Parapsychology
- 01:02:46 - Aphantasia and phenomenon
- 01:08:44 - Karl Friston episode importance
- 01:09:28 - Recovering a UFO craft
- 01:15:54 - Types of UAP interaction
- 01:21:10 - Attempts to contact UAP
- 01:26:53 - Psychedelics and communication
- 01:30:25 - Semantics matter
- 01:30:48 - Moon evidence of prior intelligence
- 01:34:25 - DNA lineage with Others?
- 01:34:49 - "Crap is going to hit the fan soon..."
- 01:40:03 - Frustration about topic
- 01:51:24 - Gov't attracting UFOs?
- 01:52:50 - UAP tech advancement?
- 01:53:44 - Missing time
- 01:55:51 - New Area 51 names
- 01:59:54 - Notable UAP incidents
- 02:04:13 - USO photograph evidence
- 02:09:07 - Sound importance for advanced physics
- 02:10:21 - Civilian data collection
- 02:11:49 - Holloman base
- 02:13:59 - Getting involved in data collection
- 02:17:52 - Continued frustration
- 02:28:49 - Loving enemy, extending hand, Curt's journey
- 02:53:24 - Audience Q&A after Lue/Sean leave

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw
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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Jesse Michels' YouTube (American Alchemy): https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseMichels
- Lue Elizondo Part 1: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM
- Lue Elizondo Part 2: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg
- Nuremberg UFO Incident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1561_celestial_phenomenon_over_Nuremberg
- Karl Friston (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- UFO Joe Murgia: https://www.youtube.com/c/ufojoe1
- Jacob Lizzio's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio
- Richard Dolan on TOE: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4
- Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11020 no David Wolpert: The Monotheism Theorem and Uncaused Causation https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Wolpert explores the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose’s ideas, consciousness, free will, and the notion of uncaused causation, challenging deterministic assumptions and highlighting limits of inference devices. The conversation weaves philosophy, physics, and algorithmic information theory into a provocative debate.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:21 - No Go Theorem regarding Laplace's Demon- 00:08:06 - Limits on Inference Devices- 00:16:40 - The Monotheism Theorem- 00:21:05 - Gaining wisdom from dogs- 00:21:34 - The Monotheism Theorem (explained in detail)- 00:29:49 - Norton's Dome (Newtonian mechanics is NOT deterministic)- 00:35:06 - What is an "observer"? An inference device!- 00:39:48 - Prediction vs Memory- 00:42:45 - No Free Lunch and Inference Devices- 00:47:22 - Opinions on Donald Hoffman- 00:48:34 - Church Turing thesis (a theorem or definition?)- 00:50:46 - Thoughts on Donald Hoffman again- 00:53:24 - Profound results from algorithmic information theory- 00:57:27 - Busy beaver function- 01:02:27 - [Chris Langan] On definition of "observer" being teleological- 01:03:42 - [Chris Langan] Mind and Matter / Dualism / Chalmers / Penrose- 01:08:50 - [Prof. Karl Friston] Non-equilibrium Steady States consequences- 01:12:05 - [Prof. Anil Seth] Consciousness substrate independent? Free Will?- 01:18:59 - Wolpert on debate over definitions- 01:31:14 - [Prof. Kevin Knuth] Remarks on what life is- 01:38:04 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Why people offended by uncaused cause?- 01:43:54 - [Sam Thompson] Sociopolitical implications of inference theorems- 01:45:04 - [Chris Langan] On modifying physicalismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WkVq0p2WBmQ- Chris Langan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio- Anil Seth's book: https://amzn.to/3iaWLUY- Part 1 with David Wolpert: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:32:00 -0000 David Wolpert on the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose, Consciousness, Free Will, and Uncaused Causation full 82 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WkVq0p2WBmQ Sponsors: -Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. -Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Chris Langan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio -Anil Seth's book: https://amzn.to/3iaWLUY -Part 1 with David Wolpert: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:21 No Go Theorem regarding the existence of Laplace's Demon 00:08:06 Limits on Inference Devices 00:16:40 The Monotheism Theorem 00:21:05 Gaining wisdom from dogs 00:21:34 The Monotheism Theorem (explained in detail) 00:29:49 Norton's Dome (Newtonian mechanics is NOT deterministic) 00:35:06 What is an "observer"? An inference device! 00:39:48 Prediction vs Memory 00:42:45 No Free Lunch and Inference Devices 00:47:22 Opinions on Donald Hoffman 00:48:34 Church Turing thesis (a theorem or definition?) 00:50:46 Thoughts on Donald Hoffman again 00:53:24 The most profound results in philosophy are from algorithmic information theory 00:57:27 Busy beaver function 01:02:27 [Chris Langan] On the definition of "observer" being teleological 01:03:42 [Chris Langan] Mind and Matter / Dualism / Chalmers / Penrose 01:08:50 [Prof. Karl Friston] Non-equilibrium Steady States are consequences of what? 01:12:05 [Prof. Anil Seth] Consciousness is substrate independent? Free Will? 01:18:59 Wolpert doesn't like the debate over definitions 01:31:14 [Prof. Kevin Knuth] Remarks on what life is 01:38:04 [Prof. Edward Lee] Why are people offended by uncaused cause? 01:43:54 [Sam Thompson] Sociopolitical implications of the inference theorems 01:45:04 [Chris Langan] On modifying physicalism * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. David Wolpert explores the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose’s ideas, consciousness, free will, and the notion of uncaused causation, challenging deterministic assumptions and highlighting limits of inference devices. The conversation weaves philosophy, physics, and algorithmic information theory into a provocative debate.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:21 - No Go Theorem regarding Laplace's Demon- 00:08:06 - Limits on Inference Devices- 00:16:40 - The Monotheism Theorem- 00:21:05 - Gaining wisdom from dogs- 00:21:34 - The Monotheism Theorem (explained in detail)- 00:29:49 - Norton's Dome (Newtonian mechanics is NOT deterministic)- 00:35:06 - What is an "observer"? An inference device!- 00:39:48 - Prediction vs Memory- 00:42:45 - No Free Lunch and Inference Devices- 00:47:22 - Opinions on Donald Hoffman- 00:48:34 - Church Turing thesis (a theorem or definition?)- 00:50:46 - Thoughts on Donald Hoffman again- 00:53:24 - Profound results from algorithmic information theory- 00:57:27 - Busy beaver function- 01:02:27 - [Chris Langan] On definition of "observer" being teleological- 01:03:42 - [Chris Langan] Mind and Matter / Dualism / Chalmers / Penrose- 01:08:50 - [Prof. Karl Friston] Non-equilibrium Steady States consequences- 01:12:05 - [Prof. Anil Seth] Consciousness substrate independent? Free Will?- 01:18:59 - Wolpert on debate over definitions- 01:31:14 - [Prof. Kevin Knuth] Remarks on what life is- 01:38:04 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Why people offended by uncaused cause?- 01:43:54 - [Sam Thompson] Sociopolitical implications of inference theorems- 01:45:04 - [Chris Langan] On modifying physicalismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WkVq0p2WBmQ- Chris Langan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio- Anil Seth's book: https://amzn.to/3iaWLUY- Part 1 with David Wolpert: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:21 - No Go Theorem regarding Laplace's Demon
- 00:08:06 - Limits on Inference Devices
- 00:16:40 - The Monotheism Theorem
- 00:21:05 - Gaining wisdom from dogs
- 00:21:34 - The Monotheism Theorem (explained in detail)
- 00:29:49 - Norton's Dome (Newtonian mechanics is NOT deterministic)
- 00:35:06 - What is an "observer"? An inference device!
- 00:39:48 - Prediction vs Memory
- 00:42:45 - No Free Lunch and Inference Devices
- 00:47:22 - Opinions on Donald Hoffman
- 00:48:34 - Church Turing thesis (a theorem or definition?)
- 00:50:46 - Thoughts on Donald Hoffman again
- 00:53:24 - Profound results from algorithmic information theory
- 00:57:27 - Busy beaver function
- 01:02:27 - [Chris Langan] On definition of "observer" being teleological
- 01:03:42 - [Chris Langan] Mind and Matter / Dualism / Chalmers / Penrose
- 01:08:50 - [Prof. Karl Friston] Non-equilibrium Steady States consequences
- 01:12:05 - [Prof. Anil Seth] Consciousness substrate independent? Free Will?
- 01:18:59 - Wolpert on debate over definitions
- 01:31:14 - [Prof. Kevin Knuth] Remarks on what life is
- 01:38:04 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Why people offended by uncaused cause?
- 01:43:54 - [Sam Thompson] Sociopolitical implications of inference theorems
- 01:45:04 - [Chris Langan] On modifying physicalism

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off
- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WkVq0p2WBmQ
- Chris Langan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio
- Anil Seth's book: https://amzn.to/3iaWLUY
- Part 1 with David Wolpert: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6667 no Singularity Lab and Curt Jaimungal: UFOs, Consciousness, and God https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal unpacks UFOs, theories of everything, consciousness, free will, and God for Singularity Lab The conversation explores scientific, philosophical, and speculative perspectives on these profound topics.RESOURCES:- The Singularity Lab: https://youtube.com/channel/UCL_gVI2CFdgEpcDeB3AB4CQ- The Unidentified Celebrity Review: https://youtube.com/c/TheUnidentifiedCelebrityReview- Michael Mataluni: @SingularityMike https://twitter.com/singularitymike- Luis Jimenez: @LuAngeles https://twitter.com/LuAngeles- Rather B. Squidding: @BSquidding https://twitter.com/BSquidding- Kristin Mataluni: @KMataluni https://twitter.com/KMataluni- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:24:00 -0000 [Auxiliary] Singularity Lab interviews Curt Jaimungal on UFOs, Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God full 81 Theories of Everything YouTube: The Singularity Lab: https://youtube.com/channel/UCL_gVI2CFdgEpcDeB3AB4CQ The Unidentified Celebrity Review: https://youtube.com/c/TheUnidentifiedCelebrityReview Twitter:  Michael Mataluni:  @SingularityMike  https://twitter.com/singularitymike Luis Jimenez:  @LuAngeles  https://twitter.com/LuAngeles Rather B. Squidding:  @BSquidding  https://twitter.com/BSquidding Kristin Mataluni:  @KMataluni  https://twitter.com/KMataluni Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Curt Jaimungal unpacks UFOs, theories of everything, consciousness, free will, and God for Singularity Lab The conversation explores scientific, philosophical, and speculative perspectives on these profound topics.RESOURCES:- The Singularity Lab: https://youtube.com/channel/UCL_gVI2CFdgEpcDeB3AB4CQ- The Unidentified Celebrity Review: https://youtube.com/c/TheUnidentifiedCelebrityReview- Michael Mataluni: @SingularityMike https://twitter.com/singularitymike- Luis Jimenez: @LuAngeles https://twitter.com/LuAngeles- Rather B. Squidding: @BSquidding https://twitter.com/BSquidding- Kristin Mataluni: @KMataluni https://twitter.com/KMataluni- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- The Singularity Lab: https://youtube.com/channel/UCL_gVI2CFdgEpcDeB3AB4CQ
- The Unidentified Celebrity Review: https://youtube.com/c/TheUnidentifiedCelebrityReview
- Michael Mataluni: @SingularityMike https://twitter.com/singularitymike
- Luis Jimenez: @LuAngeles https://twitter.com/LuAngeles
- Rather B. Squidding: @BSquidding https://twitter.com/BSquidding
- Kristin Mataluni: @KMataluni https://twitter.com/KMataluni
- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5252 no Norman Wildberger and Curt Jaimungal: Free Will, Physics, and Math https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Norman Wildberger interviews Curt Jaimungal, exploring free will, the nature of consciousness, and the interplay of mathematics, physics, and UFO phenomena while debating the risks and promises of grand theories of everything.- 0:40 - Introducing Curt- 1:44 - Film making and maths physics background- 3:40 - Curt's film Better Left Unsaid- 7:50 - Rise of intellectual podcasts- 9:53 - Theories of Everything channel- 13:59 - Role of Consciousness- 16:58 - Mathematical computational cognitive TOEs- 19:46 - Physical TOE landscape and Standard Model- 24:45 - Sociology of physics and string theory- 28:35 - Many illustrious guests- 32:43 - Exceptional objects E8 monster- 36:55 - Effective teaching and learning- 38:45 - Great Free Will debate- 47:40 - UFO conundrum- 53:50 - Probabilistic approach to uncertainty- 58:58 - Government policy on UFOs and truth- 1:02:54 - Sociological differences maths vs physics- 1:07:59 - Ignored individual TOEs, Wolfram new physics- 1:11:54 - Risks of taking TOEs too seriously- 1:17:50 - Moving forward, new episodesRESOURCES:- Norman Wildberger's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:58:00 -0000 [Auxiliary] Norman Wildberger interviews Curt Jaimungal on Free Will, Physics, Mathematics, and UFOs full 80 Theories of Everything Norman Wildberger's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal 0:40 Introducing Curt 1:44 Background on film making and maths / physics 3:40 Curt's film "Better Left Unsaid" 7:50 The rise of intellectual podcasts 9:53 Theories of Everything channel 13:59 Role of Consciousness 16:58 Mathematical, computational and cognitive TOE's 19:46 Landscape of physical TOE's and the Standard Model 24:45 Sociology of physics and string theory 28:35 So many illustrious guests! 32:43 Exceptional objects in math and physics (E8, monster) 36:55 Effective teaching and learning 38:45 The great Free Will debate 47:40 The UFO conundrum 53:50 A bookmaker / probabilistic approach to uncertainty 58:58 Government policy on UFOs and truth at any cost? 1:02:54 Sociological differences between maths and physics 1:07:59 Are individual TOE being ignored? How about Stephen Wolfram's new physics? 1:11:54 Taking theories of everything too seriously: are there risks? 1:17:50 Moving forward and looking to new episodes and further interesting chats! Norman Wildberger interviews Curt Jaimungal, exploring free will, the nature of consciousness, and the interplay of mathematics, physics, and UFO phenomena while debating the risks and promises of grand theories of everything.- 0:40 - Introducing Curt- 1:44 - Film making and maths physics background- 3:40 - Curt's film Better Left Unsaid- 7:50 - Rise of intellectual podcasts- 9:53 - Theories of Everything channel- 13:59 - Role of Consciousness- 16:58 - Mathematical computational cognitive TOEs- 19:46 - Physical TOE landscape and Standard Model- 24:45 - Sociology of physics and string theory- 28:35 - Many illustrious guests- 32:43 - Exceptional objects E8 monster- 36:55 - Effective teaching and learning- 38:45 - Great Free Will debate- 47:40 - UFO conundrum- 53:50 - Probabilistic approach to uncertainty- 58:58 - Government policy on UFOs and truth- 1:02:54 - Sociological differences maths vs physics- 1:07:59 - Ignored individual TOEs, Wolfram new physics- 1:11:54 - Risks of taking TOEs too seriously- 1:17:50 - Moving forward, new episodesRESOURCES:- Norman Wildberger's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:40 - Introducing Curt
- 1:44 - Film making and maths physics background
- 3:40 - Curt's film Better Left Unsaid
- 7:50 - Rise of intellectual podcasts
- 9:53 - Theories of Everything channel
- 13:59 - Role of Consciousness
- 16:58 - Mathematical computational cognitive TOEs
- 19:46 - Physical TOE landscape and Standard Model
- 24:45 - Sociology of physics and string theory
- 28:35 - Many illustrious guests
- 32:43 - Exceptional objects E8 monster
- 36:55 - Effective teaching and learning
- 38:45 - Great Free Will debate
- 47:40 - UFO conundrum
- 53:50 - Probabilistic approach to uncertainty
- 58:58 - Government policy on UFOs and truth
- 1:02:54 - Sociological differences maths vs physics
- 1:07:59 - Ignored individual TOEs, Wolfram new physics
- 1:11:54 - Risks of taking TOEs too seriously
- 1:17:50 - Moving forward, new episodes

RESOURCES:

- Norman Wildberger's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger
- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 5014 no Sabine Hossenfelder vs. Bernardo Kastrup: Superdeterminism Debate https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Sabine Hossenfelder and Bernardo Kastrup discuss the prospects of superdeterminism as a solution to quantum foundations and its metaphysical implications. The conversation examines statistical independence, experimental falsifiability, and the role of consciousness in measurement while weighing philosophical objections.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:16 - Overview of Superdeterminism- 00:08:31 - Bernardo's agreements / disagreements- 00:13:15 - It's more promising to violate statistical independence (SI)- 00:15:59 - What are the hidden variables in Superdeterminism?- 00:18:20 - What is statistical independence? Is it a mere assumption?- 00:22:41 - People claim Superdeterminism isn't falsifiable, but is it?- 00:31:17 - Back and forth criticism and justification of proposed experiments- 00:38:35 - Does experiment change the outcome of what's measured?- 00:41:37 - Contrarian views -- should they be put forward tentatively?- 00:44:57 - Decoherence and the observer- 00:49:22 - The observer (and consciousness) is irrelevant in quantum mechanics- 00:52:37 - Why oppose violating statistical independence (SI)?- 00:54:57 - Metaphysics? Or simply trying to solve the measurement problem?- 00:55:57 - We don't have a good reason to depart with SI- 00:59:10 - Holding Sabine to higher standards than John Bell?- 01:01:31 - [gastronic] What is the definition of measurement / What does it mean to "look at"?- 01:02:22 - [Salvatore Pais] Unification of forces by means of the "Super Force"- 01:05:18 - [rad capsule] "Without thought, there is no science."- 01:07:22 - Falsifying idealism- 01:11:53 - Joscha Bach?- 01:13:20 - Notes about the upcoming Salvatore Pais interviewSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Sabine Hossefelder's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327- Decoherence article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282- Bernardo Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/- No Go Theorem on Wigner: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x- Making Sense of the Mental Universe by Kastrup: http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01826- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05677- https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1367-2630/12/12/123007/meta- https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.05080- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1012682413597- https://books.google.nl/books/about/Mindful_Universe.html?id=pArDC3K3O2UC- http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1804- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9806043- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9810080- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10119- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys3343- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1026096313729- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609002- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:10:00 -0000 Sabine Hossenfelder Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Superdeterminism and Metaphysics [Theolocution] full 79 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kJmBmopxc1k Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED (soon to be titled -- give me one more day): -Sabine Hossefelder's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder -Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286 / https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326 -Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676 / https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327 -Decoherence article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282 -Bernardo Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/ -No Go Theorem on Wigner: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x -Making Sense of the Mental Universe  by Kastrup: http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf LINKS NOT MENTIONED BUT PERTINENT: (Bernardo Kastrup recommends the below) Papers indicating that physical realism is untrue and refuting classes of hidden variables theories: -https://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01826 -https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05677 -https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1367-2630/12/12/123007/meta -https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.05080 -https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3 -https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1012682413597 -https://books.google.nl/books/about/Mindful_Universe.html?id=pArDC3K3O2UC -http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf -https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1804 -https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9806043 -https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9810080 -https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10119 -https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys3343 -https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1026096313729 -https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609002 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:16 Overview of Superdeterminism 00:08:31 Bernardo's agreements / disagreements 00:13:15 It's more promising to violate statistical independence (SI) 00:15:59 What are the hidden variables in Superdeterminism? 00:18:20 What is statistical independence? Is it a mere assumption? 00:22:41 People claim Superdeterminism isn't falsifiable, but is it? 00:31:17 Back and forth criticism and justification of proposed experiments 00:38:35 Does experiment change the outcome of what's measured? 00:41:37 Contrarian views -- should they be put forward tentatively? 00:44:57 Decoherence and the observer 00:49:22 The observer (and consciousness) is irrelevant in quantum mechanics 00:52:37 Why oppose violating statistical independence (SI)? 00:54:57 Metaphysics? Or simply trying to solve the measurement problem? 00:55:57 We don't have a good reason to depart with SI 00:59:10 Holding Sabine to higher standards than John Bell? 01:01:31 [gastronic] What is the definition of measurement / What does it mean to "look at"? 01:02:22 [Salvatore Pais] Unification of forces by means of the "Super Force" 01:05:18 [rad capsule] "Without thought, there is no science." 01:07:22 Falsifying idealism 01:11:53 Joscha Bach? 01:13:20 Notes about the upcoming Salvatore Pais interview * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Sabine Hossenfelder and Bernardo Kastrup discuss the prospects of superdeterminism as a solution to quantum foundations and its metaphysical implications. The conversation examines statistical independence, experimental falsifiability, and the role of consciousness in measurement while weighing philosophical objections.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:16 - Overview of Superdeterminism- 00:08:31 - Bernardo's agreements / disagreements- 00:13:15 - It's more promising to violate statistical independence (SI)- 00:15:59 - What are the hidden variables in Superdeterminism?- 00:18:20 - What is statistical independence? Is it a mere assumption?- 00:22:41 - People claim Superdeterminism isn't falsifiable, but is it?- 00:31:17 - Back and forth criticism and justification of proposed experiments- 00:38:35 - Does experiment change the outcome of what's measured?- 00:41:37 - Contrarian views -- should they be put forward tentatively?- 00:44:57 - Decoherence and the observer- 00:49:22 - The observer (and consciousness) is irrelevant in quantum mechanics- 00:52:37 - Why oppose violating statistical independence (SI)?- 00:54:57 - Metaphysics? Or simply trying to solve the measurement problem?- 00:55:57 - We don't have a good reason to depart with SI- 00:59:10 - Holding Sabine to higher standards than John Bell?- 01:01:31 - [gastronic] What is the definition of measurement / What does it mean to "look at"?- 01:02:22 - [Salvatore Pais] Unification of forces by means of the "Super Force"- 01:05:18 - [rad capsule] "Without thought, there is no science."- 01:07:22 - Falsifying idealism- 01:11:53 - Joscha Bach?- 01:13:20 - Notes about the upcoming Salvatore Pais interviewSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Sabine Hossefelder's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327- Decoherence article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282- Bernardo Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/- No Go Theorem on Wigner: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x- Making Sense of the Mental Universe by Kastrup: http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01826- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05677- https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1367-2630/12/12/123007/meta- https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.05080- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1012682413597- https://books.google.nl/books/about/Mindful_Universe.html?id=pArDC3K3O2UC- http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1804- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9806043- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9810080- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10119- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys3343- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1026096313729- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609002- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:16 - Overview of Superdeterminism
- 00:08:31 - Bernardo's agreements / disagreements
- 00:13:15 - It's more promising to violate statistical independence (SI)
- 00:15:59 - What are the hidden variables in Superdeterminism?
- 00:18:20 - What is statistical independence? Is it a mere assumption?
- 00:22:41 - People claim Superdeterminism isn't falsifiable, but is it?
- 00:31:17 - Back and forth criticism and justification of proposed experiments
- 00:38:35 - Does experiment change the outcome of what's measured?
- 00:41:37 - Contrarian views -- should they be put forward tentatively?
- 00:44:57 - Decoherence and the observer
- 00:49:22 - The observer (and consciousness) is irrelevant in quantum mechanics
- 00:52:37 - Why oppose violating statistical independence (SI)?
- 00:54:57 - Metaphysics? Or simply trying to solve the measurement problem?
- 00:55:57 - We don't have a good reason to depart with SI
- 00:59:10 - Holding Sabine to higher standards than John Bell?
- 01:01:31 - [gastronic] What is the definition of measurement / What does it mean to "look at"?
- 01:02:22 - [Salvatore Pais] Unification of forces by means of the "Super Force"
- 01:05:18 - [rad capsule] "Without thought, there is no science."
- 01:07:22 - Falsifying idealism
- 01:11:53 - Joscha Bach?
- 01:13:20 - Notes about the upcoming Salvatore Pais interview

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RESOURCES:

- Sabine Hossefelder's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder
- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286
- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326
- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676
- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327
- Decoherence article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282
- Bernardo Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
- No Go Theorem on Wigner: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x
- Making Sense of the Mental Universe by Kastrup: http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf
- https://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01826
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05677
- https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1367-2630/12/12/123007/meta
- https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.05080
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1012682413597
- https://books.google.nl/books/about/Mindful_Universe.html?id=pArDC3K3O2UC
- http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf
- https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1804
- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9806043
- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9810080
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10119
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys3343
- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1026096313729
- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609002
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4755 no Karl Friston: When Studying Consciousness Triggers Derealization https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Karl Friston (UCL) explains the Free Energy Principle and its perils for consciousness research They explore the relationship between perception, action, and mental health, and offer practical advice for navigating existential challenges.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:07:25 - FEP TOE explained- 00:15:48 - FEP for physicists- 00:18:24 - External world dual to you- 00:24:25 - Senses and actions- 00:36:25 - Marginal likelihood- 00:54:34 - Change evidence or model- 00:58:51 - Eye-touch consciousness demo- 01:03:09 - Definition of "works"- 01:12:45 - Advice on reality- 01:22:45 - Derealization and depersonalization- 01:34:34 - Ego death social lure- 01:37:12 - Acceptance therapy (ACT)- 01:43:09 - Thought loops- 01:53:09 - Preventing existential crises- 01:56:34 - Tea and smoking benefits- 01:59:28 - Beta-blockers and fear extinctionSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Part 1 with Karl Friston (technical): https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:09:00 -0000 Karl Friston on the Perils of Investigations into Consciousness, Derealization, and the Free Energy Principle full 78 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M This podcast may be the most important one on this channel. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Part 1 with Karl Friston (technical): https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Exigent Message / Introduction 00:07:25 The Free Energy Principle's TOE explained 00:15:48 The FEP explained for physicists 00:18:24 The "external world" is dual to "you" 00:24:25 Relationship between senses and actions 00:36:25 Marginal likelihood / Model evidencing 00:54:34 Change your evidence or change your model (Repression vs. CBT) 00:58:51 An exercise to show a difference in consciousness via touching one's eye 01:03:09 Science "works" by definition of "works"! 01:12:45 Advice for those trying to understand reality 01:22:45 Dealing with derealization / spiraling mentally / depersonalization 01:34:34 Don't let the social status of having "ego death" be your lure 01:37:12 Acceptance therapy (ACT from CBT) 01:43:09 Being too much in one's head (thought loops) 01:53:09 How does Karl prevent existential crises when studying these issues? 01:56:34 The benefits of tea and smoking (yes, smoking) 01:59:28 Beta-blockers and fear extinction (Merel Kindt's groundbreaking work) * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Karl Friston (UCL) explains the Free Energy Principle and its perils for consciousness research They explore the relationship between perception, action, and mental health, and offer practical advice for navigating existential challenges.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:07:25 - FEP TOE explained- 00:15:48 - FEP for physicists- 00:18:24 - External world dual to you- 00:24:25 - Senses and actions- 00:36:25 - Marginal likelihood- 00:54:34 - Change evidence or model- 00:58:51 - Eye-touch consciousness demo- 01:03:09 - Definition of "works"- 01:12:45 - Advice on reality- 01:22:45 - Derealization and depersonalization- 01:34:34 - Ego death social lure- 01:37:12 - Acceptance therapy (ACT)- 01:43:09 - Thought loops- 01:53:09 - Preventing existential crises- 01:56:34 - Tea and smoking benefits- 01:59:28 - Beta-blockers and fear extinctionSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Part 1 with Karl Friston (technical): https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:07:25 - FEP TOE explained
- 00:15:48 - FEP for physicists
- 00:18:24 - External world dual to you
- 00:24:25 - Senses and actions
- 00:36:25 - Marginal likelihood
- 00:54:34 - Change evidence or model
- 00:58:51 - Eye-touch consciousness demo
- 01:03:09 - Definition of "works"
- 01:12:45 - Advice on reality
- 01:22:45 - Derealization and depersonalization
- 01:34:34 - Ego death social lure
- 01:37:12 - Acceptance therapy (ACT)
- 01:43:09 - Thought loops
- 01:53:09 - Preventing existential crises
- 01:56:34 - Tea and smoking benefits
- 01:59:28 - Beta-blockers and fear extinction

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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M
- Part 1 with Karl Friston (technical): https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7627 no Nicolas Gisin: Free Will, Quantum Gravity, and Why Time Is Real https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Nicolas Gisin (University of Geneva) argues time is NOT an illusion while defending quantum free will They discuss quantum chance, superdeterminism, and Gisin’s views on quantum gravity and the logical foundations of physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM- 00:06:36 - Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be- 00:07:48 - Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will- 00:09:37 - Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist- 00:10:40 - Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order"- 00:21:39 - What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness?- 00:27:18 - Intuitionism vs Constructionism- 00:28:22 - Classical physics is NOT deterministic- 00:34:27 - Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics?- 00:36:06 - Time is "thick" like molasses- 00:40:21 - Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle- 00:42:57 - Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic- 00:49:32 - A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity- 00:52:55 - Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not- 00:53:21 - Philosophy of Jules Lequier- 00:55:15 - On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will- 00:58:33 - Superdeterminism- 01:01:52 - Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will?- 01:03:39 - Many Worlds is nonsense- 01:05:37 - Should logic be the basis of mathematics?- 01:10:00 - Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor?- 01:10:17 - [Stephen Robbins] Bergson?- 01:11:23 - [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a modelSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- website: https://www.algo.com/- Quantum Chance by Nicholas Gisin (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3KPHG8x- Sabine Hossenfelder's Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:09:00 -0000 Nicolas Gisin on Free Will, Quantum Gravity, Superdeterminism, and Time NOT Being an Illusion full 77 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk Nicolas Gisin is Professor of Physics, specializing in the foundations of quantum mechanics, at the University of Geneva. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Quantum Chance by Nicholas Gisin (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3KPHG8x -Sabine Hossenfelder's Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:38 Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM 00:06:36 Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be 00:07:48 Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will 00:09:37 Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist 00:10:40 Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order" 00:21:39 What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness? 00:27:18 Intuitionism vs Constructionism 00:28:22 Classical physics is NOT deterministic 00:34:27 Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics? 00:36:06 Time is "thick" like molasses 00:40:21 Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle 00:42:57 Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic 00:49:32 A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity 00:52:55 Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not 00:53:21 Philosophy of Jules Lequier 00:55:15 On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will 00:58:33 Superdeterminism 01:01:52 Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will? 01:03:39 Many Worlds is nonsense 01:05:37 Should logic be the basis of mathematics? 01:10:00 Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor? 01:10:17 [Stephen Robbins] Bergson? 01:11:23 [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a model * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Nicolas Gisin (University of Geneva) argues time is NOT an illusion while defending quantum free will They discuss quantum chance, superdeterminism, and Gisin’s views on quantum gravity and the logical foundations of physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM- 00:06:36 - Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be- 00:07:48 - Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will- 00:09:37 - Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist- 00:10:40 - Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order"- 00:21:39 - What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness?- 00:27:18 - Intuitionism vs Constructionism- 00:28:22 - Classical physics is NOT deterministic- 00:34:27 - Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics?- 00:36:06 - Time is "thick" like molasses- 00:40:21 - Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle- 00:42:57 - Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic- 00:49:32 - A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity- 00:52:55 - Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not- 00:53:21 - Philosophy of Jules Lequier- 00:55:15 - On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will- 00:58:33 - Superdeterminism- 01:01:52 - Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will?- 01:03:39 - Many Worlds is nonsense- 01:05:37 - Should logic be the basis of mathematics?- 01:10:00 - Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor?- 01:10:17 - [Stephen Robbins] Bergson?- 01:11:23 - [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a modelSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- website: https://www.algo.com/- Quantum Chance by Nicholas Gisin (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3KPHG8x- Sabine Hossenfelder's Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:38 - Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM
- 00:06:36 - Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be
- 00:07:48 - Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will
- 00:09:37 - Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist
- 00:10:40 - Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order"
- 00:21:39 - What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness?
- 00:27:18 - Intuitionism vs Constructionism
- 00:28:22 - Classical physics is NOT deterministic
- 00:34:27 - Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics?
- 00:36:06 - Time is "thick" like molasses
- 00:40:21 - Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle
- 00:42:57 - Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic
- 00:49:32 - A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity
- 00:52:55 - Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not
- 00:53:21 - Philosophy of Jules Lequier
- 00:55:15 - On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will
- 00:58:33 - Superdeterminism
- 01:01:52 - Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will?
- 01:03:39 - Many Worlds is nonsense
- 01:05:37 - Should logic be the basis of mathematics?
- 01:10:00 - Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor?
- 01:10:17 - [Stephen Robbins] Bergson?
- 01:11:23 - [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a model

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- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk
- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- website: https://www.algo.com/
- Quantum Chance by Nicholas Gisin (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3KPHG8x
- Sabine Hossenfelder's Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 4712 no Norman Wildberger: Why Infinity Is a Mathematical Mistake https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Norman Wildberger (UNSW) dismantles infinity and real numbers, defending finitism as math's true foundation He also explains his rational trigonometry approach and discusses how his views intersect with physics, set theory, and even UFOs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Banter- 00:08:08 - Overview of Wildberger's philosophy- 00:09:35 - Problem with infinity in mathematics- 00:14:46 - Algorithmic reality & Wolfram model- 00:16:03 - Physics and infinity (Riemann sphere, spinors)- 00:19:14 - Infinity cannot be "done"- 00:42:26 - Physics doesn't use infinities- 00:45:03 - Wave function of half spin up/down- 00:47:25 - Learning tip: ask what is really going on- 00:48:32 - What is Rational Trigonometry?- 00:53:23 - Why Wildberger rethinks foundations- 01:01:49 - Beauty in constructive approach- 01:04:52 - Simplicity of Wildberger's courses- 01:08:31 - Non‑standard analysis- 01:10:42 - Problems with set theory- 01:13:57 - Penrose and Witten on real numbers- 01:16:09 - Pure mathematicians vs physicists- 01:17:17 - How would Wildberger rephrase IVT?- 01:19:31 - Is math flawed but no inconsistencies?- 01:21:21 - Constructionists' physics foundations- 01:27:21 - Infinite index sets?- 01:32:13 - Cranks and Platonism- 01:34:30 - Dealing with calumny- 01:36:33 - Wildberger interested in UFOsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Prof. Norman Wildberger's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/njwildberger- Rational Trigonometry (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C58498718451C47- Rational Trigonometry (book): https://amzn.to/3rEygVW- https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:54:00 -0000 Norman Wildberger on the Problem with Infinity, The Foundations of Mathematics, Finitism, and the Real Numbers full 76 Theories of Everything Professor of mathematics Norman Wildberger expounds on the nature of the infinite and the real numbers. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -Prof. Norman Wildberger's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/njwildberger -Rational Trigonometry (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C58498718451C47 -Rational Trigonometry (book): https://amzn.to/3rEygVW TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:29 Behind the scenes banter 00:08:08 Overview of Norman's philosophy of mathematics 00:09:35 The problem with the concept of "infinity" in mathematics 00:14:46 Algorithmic reality and Wolfram's model 00:16:03 Physics and infinity (Riemann sphere and Spinors) 00:19:14 Infinity cannot be "done" 00:42:26 Physics doesn't actually use infinities 00:45:03 What about the wave function of half spin up / spin down? 00:47:25 Learning Tip for Math / Physics: Constantly ask "what is REALLY going on here?" 00:48:32 What is Rational Trigonometry and what led to it? 00:53:23 What compels Norman to rethink the foundations? 01:01:49 Is beauty (like in complex analysis) removed or added in the construcitivist approach  01:04:52 The simplicity of Norman's courses (links in the description) 01:08:31 On non-standard analysis 01:10:42 Why set theory has problems (even without the Axiom of Choice) 01:13:57 Roger Penrose's and Ed Witten's view on real numbers 01:16:09 Pure mathematicians vs physicists 01:17:17 [062985593] How would Wildberger rephrase the intermediate value theorem? 01:19:31 If math is currently vitally flawed, then why no inconsistencies 01:21:21 How do constructionists base their foundations in physics, when physics is couched in mathematics? 01:27:21 [Sam Thompson] Do you see problems with having infinite index sets? 01:32:13 [DivergentCauchy] Cranks and Platonism 01:34:30 Dealing with calumny as a creator 01:36:33 Norman is extremely interested in UFOs as well * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Norman Wildberger (UNSW) dismantles infinity and real numbers, defending finitism as math's true foundation He also explains his rational trigonometry approach and discusses how his views intersect with physics, set theory, and even UFOs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Banter- 00:08:08 - Overview of Wildberger's philosophy- 00:09:35 - Problem with infinity in mathematics- 00:14:46 - Algorithmic reality & Wolfram model- 00:16:03 - Physics and infinity (Riemann sphere, spinors)- 00:19:14 - Infinity cannot be "done"- 00:42:26 - Physics doesn't use infinities- 00:45:03 - Wave function of half spin up/down- 00:47:25 - Learning tip: ask what is really going on- 00:48:32 - What is Rational Trigonometry?- 00:53:23 - Why Wildberger rethinks foundations- 01:01:49 - Beauty in constructive approach- 01:04:52 - Simplicity of Wildberger's courses- 01:08:31 - Non‑standard analysis- 01:10:42 - Problems with set theory- 01:13:57 - Penrose and Witten on real numbers- 01:16:09 - Pure mathematicians vs physicists- 01:17:17 - How would Wildberger rephrase IVT?- 01:19:31 - Is math flawed but no inconsistencies?- 01:21:21 - Constructionists' physics foundations- 01:27:21 - Infinite index sets?- 01:32:13 - Cranks and Platonism- 01:34:30 - Dealing with calumny- 01:36:33 - Wildberger interested in UFOsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Prof. Norman Wildberger's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/njwildberger- Rational Trigonometry (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C58498718451C47- Rational Trigonometry (book): https://amzn.to/3rEygVW- https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:29 - Banter
- 00:08:08 - Overview of Wildberger's philosophy
- 00:09:35 - Problem with infinity in mathematics
- 00:14:46 - Algorithmic reality & Wolfram model
- 00:16:03 - Physics and infinity (Riemann sphere, spinors)
- 00:19:14 - Infinity cannot be "done"
- 00:42:26 - Physics doesn't use infinities
- 00:45:03 - Wave function of half spin up/down
- 00:47:25 - Learning tip: ask what is really going on
- 00:48:32 - What is Rational Trigonometry?
- 00:53:23 - Why Wildberger rethinks foundations
- 01:01:49 - Beauty in constructive approach
- 01:04:52 - Simplicity of Wildberger's courses
- 01:08:31 - Non‑standard analysis
- 01:10:42 - Problems with set theory
- 01:13:57 - Penrose and Witten on real numbers
- 01:16:09 - Pure mathematicians vs physicists
- 01:17:17 - How would Wildberger rephrase IVT?
- 01:19:31 - Is math flawed but no inconsistencies?
- 01:21:21 - Constructionists' physics foundations
- 01:27:21 - Infinite index sets?
- 01:32:13 - Cranks and Platonism
- 01:34:30 - Dealing with calumny
- 01:36:33 - Wildberger interested in UFOs

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- Prof. Norman Wildberger's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/njwildberger
- Rational Trigonometry (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C58498718451C47
- Rational Trigonometry (book): https://amzn.to/3rEygVW
- https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 6265 no Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach: Is Reality Computation or Consciousness? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach debate whether consciousness is computational and reality fundamental They debate the limits of a Theory of Everything and examine how physical and algorithmic worlds intersect.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:34 - Theory of Everything possible? / Definition of Consciousness- 00:08:32 - Spacetime's fundamental nature (or not)- 00:14:27 - Joscha Bach on mysterianism, telepathy, and consciousness- 00:34:40 - Joscha has a way of interpreting the Bible literally- 00:42:01 - Physical world vs Computational world- 00:57:57 - Gödel and changing the definition of truth to provable / computable- 01:12:33 - Mind parts that make statements beyond computation- 01:13:57 - Real numbers don't exist?- 01:15:23 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Reality is not necessarily algorithmic- 01:34:02 - Donald Hoffman on Free Will- 01:44:03 - Joscha Bach on Free Will and whether a TOE exists- 01:57:10 - Changes in Bach's model if classical logic was correct- 02:07:42 - Penrose and Lucas argument regarding Gödel and the mind- 02:13:55 - Closing thoughts from Bach and Hoffman on each other's workSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto donation - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal donation - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube - https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- QBism Paper - https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209- Donald Hoffman's book The Case Against Reality (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34eWmxz- Plato and the Nerd (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34GMexr- Better Left Unsaid documentary - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:48:00 -0000 Donald Hoffman Λ Joscha Bach on Consciousness, Free Will, Gödel, and Computational Reality full 75 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww Deep dive into the nature of consciousness and reality. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: -QBism Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209 -Donald Hoffman's book The Case Against Reality (affiliate): https://amzn.to/34eWmxz -Plato and the Nerd (affiliate): https://amzn.to/34GMexr TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:34 Is a Theory of Everything possible? / Definition of Consciousness 00:08:32 Spacetime's fundamental nature (or not) 00:14:27 Joscha Bach on mysterianism, telepathy, and consciousness 00:34:40 Joscha has a way of interpreting the Bible literally 00:42:01 Physical world vs Computational world 00:57:57 On Gödel and changing the definition of truth to provable / computable 01:12:33 What parts of the mind makes statements beyond computation? 01:13:57 Real numbers don't exist? 01:15:23 [Prof. Edward Lee] Reality is not necessarily algorithmic 01:34:02 Donald Hoffman on Free Will 01:44:03 Joscha Bach on Free Will and whether a TOE exists 01:57:10 What would change in Bach's model if classical logic was correct? 02:07:42 Penrose and Lucas argument regarding Gödel and the mind 02:13:55 Closing thoughts from Bach and Hoffman on each other's work * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach debate whether consciousness is computational and reality fundamental They debate the limits of a Theory of Everything and examine how physical and algorithmic worlds intersect.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:34 - Theory of Everything possible? / Definition of Consciousness- 00:08:32 - Spacetime's fundamental nature (or not)- 00:14:27 - Joscha Bach on mysterianism, telepathy, and consciousness- 00:34:40 - Joscha has a way of interpreting the Bible literally- 00:42:01 - Physical world vs Computational world- 00:57:57 - Gödel and changing the definition of truth to provable / computable- 01:12:33 - Mind parts that make statements beyond computation- 01:13:57 - Real numbers don't exist?- 01:15:23 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Reality is not necessarily algorithmic- 01:34:02 - Donald Hoffman on Free Will- 01:44:03 - Joscha Bach on Free Will and whether a TOE exists- 01:57:10 - Changes in Bach's model if classical logic was correct- 02:07:42 - Penrose and Lucas argument regarding Gödel and the mind- 02:13:55 - Closing thoughts from Bach and Hoffman on each other's workSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto donation - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal donation - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube - https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- QBism Paper - https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209- Donald Hoffman's book The Case Against Reality (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34eWmxz- Plato and the Nerd (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34GMexr- Better Left Unsaid documentary - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:34 - Theory of Everything possible? / Definition of Consciousness
- 00:08:32 - Spacetime's fundamental nature (or not)
- 00:14:27 - Joscha Bach on mysterianism, telepathy, and consciousness
- 00:34:40 - Joscha has a way of interpreting the Bible literally
- 00:42:01 - Physical world vs Computational world
- 00:57:57 - Gödel and changing the definition of truth to provable / computable
- 01:12:33 - Mind parts that make statements beyond computation
- 01:13:57 - Real numbers don't exist?
- 01:15:23 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Reality is not necessarily algorithmic
- 01:34:02 - Donald Hoffman on Free Will
- 01:44:03 - Joscha Bach on Free Will and whether a TOE exists
- 01:57:10 - Changes in Bach's model if classical logic was correct
- 02:07:42 - Penrose and Lucas argument regarding Gödel and the mind
- 02:13:55 - Closing thoughts from Bach and Hoffman on each other's work

SPONSORS:

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- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch

RESOURCES:

- YouTube - https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww
- QBism Paper - https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209
- Donald Hoffman's book The Case Against Reality (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34eWmxz
- Plato and the Nerd (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34GMexr
- Better Left Unsaid documentary - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8507 no George Knapp and Colm Kelleher: Inside Skinwalker Ranch https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything George Knapp and Colm Kelleher explore fresh revelations from Skinwalker Ranch, dissect the Hitchhiker Effect, and examine the most compelling UFO evidence.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:04 - Overview of the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:13:10 - Most remarkable evidence- 00:20:05 - Dan Zetterstrom on Skinwalkers At The Pentagon details- 00:34:38 - Arthur Switalski on factors influencing the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:39:02 - Acronym overview (AAWSAP, AATIP, etc.)- 00:40:32 - kf on the Hitchhiker Effect with the blind- 00:45:28 - MossyMoose on neutrinos as a source- 00:56:21 - Benevolent beings? (Travis Walton, Anjali)- 01:00:50 - Arthur Switalski on Lue Elizondo and remote viewing- 01:04:21 - Da Gummit on cultural variation in phenomena- 01:09:38 - The Oz Effect on photographing UFOs- 01:12:16 - Where evidence is recorded at Skinwalker- 01:15:12 - Jackson Vega on Steven Greer and CE5- 01:20:27 - Richard Brewster on extraterrestrial vs terrene- 01:33:11 - Purpose of the Black Helicopters- 01:38:16 - Cattle mutilation and possible government links- 01:52:48 - chris123457839 on consciousness and UFPs- 02:00:09 - Steven Greenstreet on best paranormal evidence- 02:05:39 - Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RFGMdp4fRog- Skinwalkers At The Pentagon book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3uqrSTQ- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- George Knapp's website: https://www.mysterywire.com/- The "Start Here" Playlist for TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- Donald Hoffman's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Bernardo Kastrup's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Acronym Glossary: https://twitter.com/FettuccineSplit/status/1489418129717571589/retweets/with_comments- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:57:00 -0000 George Knapp Λ Colm Kelleher on Skinwalker Ranch, Evidence for UFOs, and the Hitchhiker Effect full 74 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RFGMdp4fRog New revelations about the on-goings at Skinwalker and UFOs. Skinwalkers At The Pentagon book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3uqrSTQ. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -George Knapp's website: https://www.mysterywire.com/ -Skinwalkers At The Pentagon book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3uqrSTQ -The "Start Here" Playlist for TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ -Donald Hoffman's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w -Bernardo Kastrup's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE -Acronym Glossary: https://twitter.com/FettuccineSplit/status/1489418129717571589/retweets/with_comments TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:04 An overview of the "Hitchhiker Effect" 00:13:10 Most remarkable evidence 00:20:05 [Dan Zetterstrom] Information in Skinwalkers At The Pentagon that needs to be discussed more 00:34:38 [Arthur Switalski] The factors that make the Hitchhiker Effect more likely / less likely 00:39:02 Overview of acronyms (AAWSAP, AATIP, etc.) 00:40:32 [kf] Hitchhiker Effect with the blind 00:45:28 [MossyMoose] Neutrinos as the source of the Hitchhiker Effect? 00:56:21 Benevolent beings? (Travis Walton and Anjali) 01:00:50 [Arthur Switalski] Lue Elizondo and Remote Viewing 01:04:21 [Da Gummit] Do different parts of the world experience different phenomena based on culture? 01:09:38 The Oz Effect (on how it doesn't occur to you to take a picture of UFOs when seeing them) 01:12:16 Where is the evidence recorded at Skinwalker? 01:15:12 [Jackson Vega] Steven Greer and CE5 01:20:27 [Richard Brewster] Extraterrestrial or terrene? 01:33:11 What is the purpose of the Black Helicopters? 01:38:16 On cattle mutilation (some of them may be gov't-based) 01:52:48 [chris123457839] Consciousness and UFPs 02:00:09 [Steven Greenstreet] Best piece of evidence of paranormal 02:05:39 Curt answers audience questions * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. George Knapp and Colm Kelleher explore fresh revelations from Skinwalker Ranch, dissect the Hitchhiker Effect, and examine the most compelling UFO evidence.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:04 - Overview of the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:13:10 - Most remarkable evidence- 00:20:05 - Dan Zetterstrom on Skinwalkers At The Pentagon details- 00:34:38 - Arthur Switalski on factors influencing the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:39:02 - Acronym overview (AAWSAP, AATIP, etc.)- 00:40:32 - kf on the Hitchhiker Effect with the blind- 00:45:28 - MossyMoose on neutrinos as a source- 00:56:21 - Benevolent beings? (Travis Walton, Anjali)- 01:00:50 - Arthur Switalski on Lue Elizondo and remote viewing- 01:04:21 - Da Gummit on cultural variation in phenomena- 01:09:38 - The Oz Effect on photographing UFOs- 01:12:16 - Where evidence is recorded at Skinwalker- 01:15:12 - Jackson Vega on Steven Greer and CE5- 01:20:27 - Richard Brewster on extraterrestrial vs terrene- 01:33:11 - Purpose of the Black Helicopters- 01:38:16 - Cattle mutilation and possible government links- 01:52:48 - chris123457839 on consciousness and UFPs- 02:00:09 - Steven Greenstreet on best paranormal evidence- 02:05:39 - Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RFGMdp4fRog- Skinwalkers At The Pentagon book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3uqrSTQ- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- George Knapp's website: https://www.mysterywire.com/- The "Start Here" Playlist for TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- Donald Hoffman's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Bernardo Kastrup's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Acronym Glossary: https://twitter.com/FettuccineSplit/status/1489418129717571589/retweets/with_comments- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:04 - Overview of the Hitchhiker Effect
- 00:13:10 - Most remarkable evidence
- 00:20:05 - Dan Zetterstrom on Skinwalkers At The Pentagon details
- 00:34:38 - Arthur Switalski on factors influencing the Hitchhiker Effect
- 00:39:02 - Acronym overview (AAWSAP, AATIP, etc.)
- 00:40:32 - kf on the Hitchhiker Effect with the blind
- 00:45:28 - MossyMoose on neutrinos as a source
- 00:56:21 - Benevolent beings? (Travis Walton, Anjali)
- 01:00:50 - Arthur Switalski on Lue Elizondo and remote viewing
- 01:04:21 - Da Gummit on cultural variation in phenomena
- 01:09:38 - The Oz Effect on photographing UFOs
- 01:12:16 - Where evidence is recorded at Skinwalker
- 01:15:12 - Jackson Vega on Steven Greer and CE5
- 01:20:27 - Richard Brewster on extraterrestrial vs terrene
- 01:33:11 - Purpose of the Black Helicopters
- 01:38:16 - Cattle mutilation and possible government links
- 01:52:48 - chris123457839 on consciousness and UFPs
- 02:00:09 - Steven Greenstreet on best paranormal evidence
- 02:05:39 - Curt answers audience questions

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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- George Knapp's website: https://www.mysterywire.com/
- The "Start Here" Playlist for TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ
- Donald Hoffman's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w
- Bernardo Kastrup's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
- Acronym Glossary: https://twitter.com/FettuccineSplit/status/1489418129717571589/retweets/with_comments
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 8445 no David Wolpert: Why Science Has Absolute Limits It Cannot Cross https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Wolpert (Santa Fe Institute) proves the No Free Lunch theorem and challenges the Mathematical Universe They explore how Bayesian reasoning, Zen Buddhism, and superdeterminism intersect with physics and philosophy, and critique popular views on free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:41 - No Free Lunch theorem explained- 00:08:42 - Limits of mathematical proof- 00:18:38 - Limits of Bayesian reasoning- 00:24:23 - Meaning of No Free Lunch theorems- 00:32:15 - The Problem and NFL nihilism- 00:40:01 - Life's temporary meaning- 00:44:07 - Zen Buddhism and No Free Lunch- 00:45:50 - Artist vs Mathematician- 00:48:54 - NFL and Zen continuation- 00:51:38 - Atheism and intellectuals- 00:57:30 - Superdeterminism video discussion- 00:59:23 - What free will is and is not- 01:02:23 - Critique of Dennett and Wolfram on free will- 01:12:46 - Science as instrumental vs metaphysical- 01:21:12 - Map vs Territory and Mathematical Universe- 01:35:05 - Physics supervening on free will- 01:39:36 - Explaining the Mathematical Universe- 01:43:09 - Preview Part 2 with Wolpert- 01:46:06 - Philosophy of mathematics and reality- 01:47:45 - Why science shouldn't work / cross validationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Sabine Hossenfelder's video on Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:27:00 -0000 David Wolpert on Free Will, The Limits of Science, No Free Lunch theorem, and Mathematical Universe full 73 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Sabine Hossenfelder's video on Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:41 Explaining the No Free Lunch theorem 00:08:42 Mathematical proof isn't iron clad (an extremely controversial statement!) 00:18:38 Bayesian reasoning isn't iron clad either 00:24:23 What do the No Free Lunch theorems mean?  00:32:15 "The Problem" (TP) and regret about one's past / Nihilism in NFL 00:40:01 There's no "meaning" in the temporary nature of life 00:44:07 No Free Lunch helps appreciation of Zen Buddhism 00:45:50 Artist or Mathematician? (art helps math, and vice versa) 00:48:54 NFL and Zen (continuation) 00:51:38 For intellectuals, atheism is easier than not being an atheist 00:57:30 On Sabine Hossenfelder's excellent video about Superdeterminism 00:59:23 What free will is, and what it is NOT 01:02:23 Excoriations on Dan Dennett's and Stephen Wolfram's idea of "free will" 01:12:46 Does science make metaphysical claims or is it instrumental? 01:21:12 Map vs Territory doesn't apply to the Mathematical Universe 01:35:05 What if physics supervenes on free will? 01:39:36 Explaining The Mathematical Universe 01:43:09 Preview of Part 2 with David Wolpert 01:46:06 The philosophy of mathematics and the foundations of reality are important 01:47:45 Why science shouldn't work / cross validation (thumbnail reference) * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. David Wolpert (Santa Fe Institute) proves the No Free Lunch theorem and challenges the Mathematical Universe They explore how Bayesian reasoning, Zen Buddhism, and superdeterminism intersect with physics and philosophy, and critique popular views on free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:41 - No Free Lunch theorem explained- 00:08:42 - Limits of mathematical proof- 00:18:38 - Limits of Bayesian reasoning- 00:24:23 - Meaning of No Free Lunch theorems- 00:32:15 - The Problem and NFL nihilism- 00:40:01 - Life's temporary meaning- 00:44:07 - Zen Buddhism and No Free Lunch- 00:45:50 - Artist vs Mathematician- 00:48:54 - NFL and Zen continuation- 00:51:38 - Atheism and intellectuals- 00:57:30 - Superdeterminism video discussion- 00:59:23 - What free will is and is not- 01:02:23 - Critique of Dennett and Wolfram on free will- 01:12:46 - Science as instrumental vs metaphysical- 01:21:12 - Map vs Territory and Mathematical Universe- 01:35:05 - Physics supervening on free will- 01:39:36 - Explaining the Mathematical Universe- 01:43:09 - Preview Part 2 with Wolpert- 01:46:06 - Philosophy of mathematics and reality- 01:47:45 - Why science shouldn't work / cross validationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Sabine Hossenfelder's video on Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:05:41 - No Free Lunch theorem explained
- 00:08:42 - Limits of mathematical proof
- 00:18:38 - Limits of Bayesian reasoning
- 00:24:23 - Meaning of No Free Lunch theorems
- 00:32:15 - The Problem and NFL nihilism
- 00:40:01 - Life's temporary meaning
- 00:44:07 - Zen Buddhism and No Free Lunch
- 00:45:50 - Artist vs Mathematician
- 00:48:54 - NFL and Zen continuation
- 00:51:38 - Atheism and intellectuals
- 00:57:30 - Superdeterminism video discussion
- 00:59:23 - What free will is and is not
- 01:02:23 - Critique of Dennett and Wolfram on free will
- 01:12:46 - Science as instrumental vs metaphysical
- 01:21:12 - Map vs Territory and Mathematical Universe
- 01:35:05 - Physics supervening on free will
- 01:39:36 - Explaining the Mathematical Universe
- 01:43:09 - Preview Part 2 with Wolpert
- 01:46:06 - Philosophy of mathematics and reality
- 01:47:45 - Why science shouldn't work / cross validation

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- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Sabine Hossenfelder's video on Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7545 no Brian Keating and Lee Cronin: Do We Need New Laws for Life? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Brian Keating and Lee Cronin debate assembly theory and whether new physics laws explain life's origin They also tackle controversial claims about entropy, the prevalence of life in the universe, and the UFO phenomenon.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:59 - Keating opening statements- 00:08:21 - Cronin opening statements- 00:13:45 - Defining life challenges- 00:23:43 - Origin of life disagreements- 00:38:12 - Entropy definition controversy- 00:51:44 - Life in the universe- 01:09:20 - JWST and life- 01:12:37 - Fermi Paradox answer- 01:24:26 - Assembly Theory overview- 01:38:00 - Circular definition critique- 01:46:37 - UFOs as academic project- 01:54:26 - Galileo Project critique- 02:03:47 - UFO video views- 02:08:30 - Books and talks- 02:12:54 - Time vs space claim- 02:17:45 - Weinstein on UAP data- 02:21:53 - Assembly theory and life detection- 02:23:46 - Materialism and consciousness- 02:30:05 - Need new laws?- 02:33:41 - Physics and causation- 02:35:27 - Something vs nothing- 02:41:47 - Causation and lifeSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BI7-5YnXSqk- Brian Keating's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Brian Keating's "Losing the Nobel Prize": https://amzn.to/3AyXMyE- Brian Keating's "Into the Impossible": https://amzn.to/33IjsfC- Brian Keating's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating- Lee Cronin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecronin- Brian Keating's appearance on Lex's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGwJLXzHs8- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0000 Brian Keating Λ Lee Cronin on Life in the Universe, Assembly Theory, and the Meaning of Time full 72 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BI7-5YnXSqk Are new laws of physics required to explain the origins of life? Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Brian Keating's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating -Brian Keating's "Losing the Nobel Prize": https://amzn.to/3AyXMyE -Brian Keating's "Into the Impossible": https://amzn.to/33IjsfC -Brian Keating's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating -Lee Cronin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecronin -Brian Keating's appearance on Lex's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGwJLXzHs8 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:59 Brian Keating's opening statements 00:08:21 Lee Cronin's opening statements 00:13:45 Why defining "life" is difficult 00:23:43 Disagreements on the origin of life 00:38:12 The definition of Entropy is "wrong" (controversial claim) 00:51:44 The universe is filled with life 01:09:20 Will the James Webb Telescope find life? No. 01:12:37 An answer to the Fermi Paradox 01:24:26 Assembly Theory overview (important, watch this first!) 01:38:00 Curt claims Lee's definition of life is circular 01:46:37 Finding UFOs, as an academic project 01:54:26 Lee's gripes against the Galileo Project and Avi Loeb 02:03:47 Curt's views on the UFO videos that have been released 02:08:30 Brian's and Lee's books and talks 02:12:54 Time is more fundamental than space (another controversial claim by Lee) 02:17:45 Eric Weinstein says UAP data should be given scientists... should it? 02:21:53 [Tom Poleski] Why hasn't assembly theory been used already to detect life? 02:23:46 [Visan Cosmin] Materialism and Consciousness (what exists outside consciousness?) 02:30:05 [David] Why do we need new laws to explain life? 02:33:41 Physics doesn't have causation 02:35:27 [kumar910] Why is there something instead of nothing? 02:41:47 Lee expounds on causation, and life * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Brian Keating and Lee Cronin debate assembly theory and whether new physics laws explain life's origin They also tackle controversial claims about entropy, the prevalence of life in the universe, and the UFO phenomenon.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:59 - Keating opening statements- 00:08:21 - Cronin opening statements- 00:13:45 - Defining life challenges- 00:23:43 - Origin of life disagreements- 00:38:12 - Entropy definition controversy- 00:51:44 - Life in the universe- 01:09:20 - JWST and life- 01:12:37 - Fermi Paradox answer- 01:24:26 - Assembly Theory overview- 01:38:00 - Circular definition critique- 01:46:37 - UFOs as academic project- 01:54:26 - Galileo Project critique- 02:03:47 - UFO video views- 02:08:30 - Books and talks- 02:12:54 - Time vs space claim- 02:17:45 - Weinstein on UAP data- 02:21:53 - Assembly theory and life detection- 02:23:46 - Materialism and consciousness- 02:30:05 - Need new laws?- 02:33:41 - Physics and causation- 02:35:27 - Something vs nothing- 02:41:47 - Causation and lifeSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BI7-5YnXSqk- Brian Keating's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Brian Keating's "Losing the Nobel Prize": https://amzn.to/3AyXMyE- Brian Keating's "Into the Impossible": https://amzn.to/33IjsfC- Brian Keating's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating- Lee Cronin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecronin- Brian Keating's appearance on Lex's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGwJLXzHs8- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:59 - Keating opening statements
- 00:08:21 - Cronin opening statements
- 00:13:45 - Defining life challenges
- 00:23:43 - Origin of life disagreements
- 00:38:12 - Entropy definition controversy
- 00:51:44 - Life in the universe
- 01:09:20 - JWST and life
- 01:12:37 - Fermi Paradox answer
- 01:24:26 - Assembly Theory overview
- 01:38:00 - Circular definition critique
- 01:46:37 - UFOs as academic project
- 01:54:26 - Galileo Project critique
- 02:03:47 - UFO video views
- 02:08:30 - Books and talks
- 02:12:54 - Time vs space claim
- 02:17:45 - Weinstein on UAP data
- 02:21:53 - Assembly theory and life detection
- 02:23:46 - Materialism and consciousness
- 02:30:05 - Need new laws?
- 02:33:41 - Physics and causation
- 02:35:27 - Something vs nothing
- 02:41:47 - Causation and life

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BI7-5YnXSqk
- Brian Keating's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating
- Brian Keating's "Losing the Nobel Prize": https://amzn.to/3AyXMyE
- Brian Keating's "Into the Impossible": https://amzn.to/33IjsfC
- Brian Keating's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating
- Lee Cronin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecronin
- Brian Keating's appearance on Lex's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGwJLXzHs8
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 10505 no Linda Moulton Howe: Cattle Mutilation and Humanity's Place in the Cosmos https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Linda Moulton Howe examines cattle mutilation evidence and exposes Richard Doty's UFO disinformation campaign They examine evidence, discuss government involvement, and explore how misinformation spreads.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:57 - People who have seen cattle being mutilated- 00:16:58 - Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation- 00:20:37 - Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft- 00:23:24 - Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of- 00:24:10 - Arts Parts (can we trust them?)- 00:31:09 - Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts- 00:50:37 - Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't)- 00:55:33 - Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy- 01:08:58 - Being used for disinformation unwittingly- 01:20:09 - [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles?- 01:21:38 - [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me")- 01:26:02 - [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone?- 01:39:40 - [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker- 01:49:32 - Bigfoot and Orbs- 01:54:16 - Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter- 01:57:49 - [BrandonDetroitfan Michaels] She'll be 80 in a couple of weeks and looks amazing! Could you ask her... If that's alien technology, keeping her looking great?- 02:00:04 - [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation- 02:03:10 - [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation- 02:07:59 - [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases- 02:14:29 - [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft- 02:18:49 - [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty- 02:35:00 - Were you misinformed by Richard Doty?- 02:36:00 - [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website- 02:37:28 - [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview?SPONSORS:- Shortform: https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQRESOURCES:- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Stephon Alexander's TOE interview: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Steve Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Mysterious Lights and Crop Circles: https://amzn.to/3FJ6b3j- How to Read the Akashic Records: https://amzn.to/3fIInCk- Glimpses of Other Realities: https://amzn.to/3qLjj3A- An Alien Harvest: https://amzn.to/3rBE8Oj- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:44:00 -0000 Linda Moulton Howe on Cattle Mutilation, Bigfoot, Richard Doty, Disinformation, and Arts Parts full 71 Theories of Everything YouTube link: Sponsors: For Shortform https://shortform.com/TOE and for Brilliant https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Stephon Alexander's TOE interview: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk -That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast -Steve Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow LINDA'S BOOKS (AFFILIATE LINKS): -Mysterious Lights and Crop Circles: https://amzn.to/3FJ6b3j -How to Read the Akashic Records: https://amzn.to/3fIInCk -Glimpses of Other Realities: https://amzn.to/3qLjj3A -An Alien Harvest: https://amzn.to/3rBE8Oj THANK YOU: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:57 People who have seen cattle being mutilated 00:16:58 Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation 00:20:37 Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft 00:23:24 Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of 00:24:10 Arts Parts (can we trust them?) 00:31:09 Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts 00:50:37 Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't) 00:55:33 Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy 01:08:58 Being used for disinformation unwittingly 01:20:09 [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles? 01:21:38 [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me") 01:26:02 [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone? 01:39:40 [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker 01:49:32 Bigfoot and Orbs 01:54:16 Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter 01:57:49 [BrandonDetroitfan Michaels] She'll be 80 in a couple of weeks and looks amazing! Could you ask her... If that's alien technology, keeping her looking great? 02:00:04 [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation 02:03:10 [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation 02:07:59 [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases 02:14:29 [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft 02:18:49 [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty 02:35:00 Were you misinformed by Richard Doty? 02:36:00 [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website 02:37:28 [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Linda Moulton Howe examines cattle mutilation evidence and exposes Richard Doty's UFO disinformation campaign They examine evidence, discuss government involvement, and explore how misinformation spreads.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:57 - People who have seen cattle being mutilated- 00:16:58 - Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation- 00:20:37 - Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft- 00:23:24 - Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of- 00:24:10 - Arts Parts (can we trust them?)- 00:31:09 - Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts- 00:50:37 - Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't)- 00:55:33 - Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy- 01:08:58 - Being used for disinformation unwittingly- 01:20:09 - [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles?- 01:21:38 - [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me")- 01:26:02 - [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone?- 01:39:40 - [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker- 01:49:32 - Bigfoot and Orbs- 01:54:16 - Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter- 01:57:49 - [BrandonDetroitfan Michaels] She'll be 80 in a couple of weeks and looks amazing! Could you ask her... If that's alien technology, keeping her looking great?- 02:00:04 - [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation- 02:03:10 - [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation- 02:07:59 - [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases- 02:14:29 - [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft- 02:18:49 - [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty- 02:35:00 - Were you misinformed by Richard Doty?- 02:36:00 - [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website- 02:37:28 - [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview?SPONSORS:- Shortform: https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQRESOURCES:- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Stephon Alexander's TOE interview: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Steve Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Mysterious Lights and Crop Circles: https://amzn.to/3FJ6b3j- How to Read the Akashic Records: https://amzn.to/3fIInCk- Glimpses of Other Realities: https://amzn.to/3qLjj3A- An Alien Harvest: https://amzn.to/3rBE8Oj- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:57 - People who have seen cattle being mutilated
- 00:16:58 - Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation
- 00:20:37 - Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft
- 00:23:24 - Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of
- 00:24:10 - Arts Parts (can we trust them?)
- 00:31:09 - Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts
- 00:50:37 - Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't)
- 00:55:33 - Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy
- 01:08:58 - Being used for disinformation unwittingly
- 01:20:09 - [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles?
- 01:21:38 - [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me")
- 01:26:02 - [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone?
- 01:39:40 - [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker
- 01:49:32 - Bigfoot and Orbs
- 01:54:16 - Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter
- 01:57:49 - [BrandonDetroitfan Michaels] She'll be 80 in a couple of weeks and looks amazing! Could you ask her... If that's alien technology, keeping her looking great?
- 02:00:04 - [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation
- 02:03:10 - [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation
- 02:07:59 - [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases
- 02:14:29 - [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft
- 02:18:49 - [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty
- 02:35:00 - Were you misinformed by Richard Doty?
- 02:36:00 - [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website
- 02:37:28 - [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview?

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- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Stephon Alexander's TOE interview: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk
- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast
- Steve Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow
- Mysterious Lights and Crop Circles: https://amzn.to/3FJ6b3j
- How to Read the Akashic Records: https://amzn.to/3fIInCk
- Glimpses of Other Realities: https://amzn.to/3qLjj3A
- An Alien Harvest: https://amzn.to/3rBE8Oj
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/
- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 10493 no Stephon Alexander: The Autodidactic Universe Learns Its Own Laws https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stephon Alexander joins Curt to explore the Autodidactic Universe, matrix models versus string theory, and Chern‑Simons gravity, while debating evolutionary cosmology, anomalies, and practical advice for self‑studying advanced physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:46 - BTS banter and framing the conversation- 00:06:05 - The Autodidactic Universe- 00:18:54 - BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)- 00:26:45 - Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn- 00:29:06 - Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws- 00:30:36 - Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality- 00:36:02 - When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused- 00:36:55 - Chern‑Simons Gravity- 00:49:03 - Anomaly Cancellations- 00:51:43 - Klein Gordon equation and renormalization- 00:55:55 - What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?- 00:59:15 - Story about Curt's brother's "genius"- 01:02:40 - Doubting your own mathematical abilities- 01:06:02 - Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory- 01:10:24 - Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)- 01:11:08 - How does learning math / physics change with age?- 01:15:14 - Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights- 01:18:02 - No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)- 01:23:26 - Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?- 01:25:41 - Gems in Geometric Unity- 01:29:12 - Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project- 01:31:05 - Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical UnificationSPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off via https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off via https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4xlXUEEnZ6s- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Fear of a Black Universe: https://amzn.to/3rxGFcj- The Jazz of Physics: https://amzn.to/3qR7KIx- Brian Keating's podcast with Stephon Alexander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEbrD42U_g- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:35:00 -0000 Stephon Alexander on The Autodidactic Universe, String Theory, Matrix Models & Cherns-Simons Gravity full 70 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4xlXUEEnZ6s Sponsors: https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE for 25% off Curiosity Stream. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off Brilliant. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Fear of a Black Universe: https://amzn.to/3rxGFcj -The Jazz of Physics: https://amzn.to/3qR7KIx -Brian Keating's podcast with Stephon Alexander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEbrD42U_g TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:46 BTS banter and framing the conversation 00:06:05 The Autodidactic Universe 00:18:54 BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory) 00:26:45 Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn 00:29:06 Curt posits a link between the matrix models and particles, rather than laws 00:30:36 Explaining D-branes and their dimensionality 00:36:02 When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused 00:36:55 Chern-Simons Gravity 00:49:03 Anomaly Cancellations 00:51:43 Klein Gordon equation and renormalization 00:55:55 What is a Theory of Everything? What are the conditions? 00:59:15 Stephon tells a story about Curt's brother's "genius" (they were in grad school together) 01:02:40 Doubting your own mathematical abilities 01:06:02 Advice for those in their 20s / 30s / 40s learning String Theory without a math background 01:10:24 Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding) 01:11:08 How does learning math / physics change with age? 01:15:14 Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights 01:18:02 No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence) 01:23:26 Why does the Graviton have Spin 2? 01:25:41 There are gems in Geometric Unity 01:29:12 Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project on physics 01:31:05 Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical Unification * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Stephon Alexander joins Curt to explore the Autodidactic Universe, matrix models versus string theory, and Chern‑Simons gravity, while debating evolutionary cosmology, anomalies, and practical advice for self‑studying advanced physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:46 - BTS banter and framing the conversation- 00:06:05 - The Autodidactic Universe- 00:18:54 - BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)- 00:26:45 - Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn- 00:29:06 - Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws- 00:30:36 - Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality- 00:36:02 - When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused- 00:36:55 - Chern‑Simons Gravity- 00:49:03 - Anomaly Cancellations- 00:51:43 - Klein Gordon equation and renormalization- 00:55:55 - What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?- 00:59:15 - Story about Curt's brother's "genius"- 01:02:40 - Doubting your own mathematical abilities- 01:06:02 - Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory- 01:10:24 - Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)- 01:11:08 - How does learning math / physics change with age?- 01:15:14 - Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights- 01:18:02 - No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)- 01:23:26 - Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?- 01:25:41 - Gems in Geometric Unity- 01:29:12 - Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project- 01:31:05 - Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical UnificationSPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off via https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off via https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4xlXUEEnZ6s- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Fear of a Black Universe: https://amzn.to/3rxGFcj- The Jazz of Physics: https://amzn.to/3qR7KIx- Brian Keating's podcast with Stephon Alexander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEbrD42U_g- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:46 - BTS banter and framing the conversation
- 00:06:05 - The Autodidactic Universe
- 00:18:54 - BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)
- 00:26:45 - Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn
- 00:29:06 - Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws
- 00:30:36 - Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality
- 00:36:02 - When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused
- 00:36:55 - Chern‑Simons Gravity
- 00:49:03 - Anomaly Cancellations
- 00:51:43 - Klein Gordon equation and renormalization
- 00:55:55 - What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?
- 00:59:15 - Story about Curt's brother's "genius"
- 01:02:40 - Doubting your own mathematical abilities
- 01:06:02 - Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory
- 01:10:24 - Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)
- 01:11:08 - How does learning math / physics change with age?
- 01:15:14 - Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights
- 01:18:02 - No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)
- 01:23:26 - Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?
- 01:25:41 - Gems in Geometric Unity
- 01:29:12 - Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project
- 01:31:05 - Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical Unification

SPONSORS:

- Curiosity Stream: 25% off via https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE
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RESOURCES:

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- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/
- Fear of a Black Universe: https://amzn.to/3rxGFcj
- The Jazz of Physics: https://amzn.to/3qR7KIx
- Brian Keating's podcast with Stephon Alexander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEbrD42U_g
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 5664 no Joscha Bach and John Vervaeke: Mind, Idealism, and Computation https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Joscha Bach and John Vervaeke explore the nature of mind, idealism, consciousness, and computation, debating the limits of science and the reality of simulation. They dissect qualia, dualism, and the meaning crisis while questioning ontology and the foundations of physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:26 - Behind the scenes conversation- 00:05:48 - Joscha on John's work- 00:06:52 - John on Joscha's work- 00:08:58 - Defining consciousness, sentience, mind, self- 00:17:39 - Primary qualia vs experience of qualia- 00:25:00 - Science vs Joscha's simulated consciousness model- 00:34:55 - Solution to Dualism- 00:35:52 - Psychedelic trips mistaken for idealism- 00:40:55 - Not experiencing the physical world- 00:42:30 - Skepticism and solipsism problem- 00:52:11 - What is rationality?- 00:55:17 - Mysterianism and epistemic boundedness- 01:00:38 - Boundaries of consciousness- 01:07:08 - What is real? Ontology discussion- 01:22:15 - Simulation and Plato's cave- 01:27:25 - Gods as personality archetypes- 01:29:32 - Physics less real than the Forms- 01:43:58 - Academia undervalues dialogue- 01:57:57 - Is truth always good?- 02:01:45 - The meaning crisis- 02:11:55 - Past views changed- 02:16:17 - Consciousness as a government- 02:21:16 - Donald Hoffman: Is spacetime fundamental?- 02:30:40 - Sad Face: Chinese room thought experiment- 02:36:08 - Software as physical law- 02:43:45 - Zanthius: Why should simulation feel anything?- 02:52:43 - Anil Seth: Is consciousness substrate independent?- 02:55:31 - Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- The Anagoge Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/AnagogePodcast- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- Joscha Bach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plinz- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:12:00 -0000 Joscha Bach Λ John Vervaeke on Mind, Idealism, Consciousness, and Computation [Theolocution] full 69 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4 Sponsors: The Anagoge Podcast can be found https://www.youtube.com/AnagogePodcast. Brilliant is https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ -Joscha Bach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plinz TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:26 Behind the scenes conversation 00:05:48 Joscha's opinion of John's work 00:06:52 John's opinion of Joscha's work 00:08:58 Definition of consciousness / sentience / mind / self 00:17:39 Primary qualia vs the "experience" of qualia 00:25:00 Is science compatible with Joscha's model of simulated consciousness? 00:34:55 The solution to Dualism 00:35:52 People mistake their psychedelic trips for idealism 00:40:55 We don't experience the physical world 00:42:30 The problem of skepticism and solipsism  00:52:11 What is "rationality"? 00:55:17 Mysterianism and Epistemic Boundedness 01:00:38 The boundaries of consciousness (do they exist?) 01:07:08 What is "real"? How do you know? Discussion on ontology 01:22:15 If we're in a simulation, we wouldn't know (Plato's cave) 01:27:25 The gods are personality archetypes 01:29:32 Physics is less real than the Forms 01:43:58 Academia doesn't value dialogue as content 01:57:57 Is "truth" always "good"? 02:01:45 The meaning crisis 02:11:55 What did Joscha and John think 2 years, that they no longer view to be correct? 02:16:17 Consciousness is a "government" 02:21:16 [Donald Hoffman] Is spacetime fundamental? Can there every be a Theory of Everything? 02:30:40 [Sad Face] Chinese room thought experiment of Searle's 02:36:08 Software is a physical law 02:43:45 [Zanthius] Why should a simulation "feel" anything? Meta-consciousness discussion 02:52:43 [Anil Seth] Is consciousness substrate independent? 02:55:31 Curt answers audience questions * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Joscha Bach and John Vervaeke explore the nature of mind, idealism, consciousness, and computation, debating the limits of science and the reality of simulation. They dissect qualia, dualism, and the meaning crisis while questioning ontology and the foundations of physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:26 - Behind the scenes conversation- 00:05:48 - Joscha on John's work- 00:06:52 - John on Joscha's work- 00:08:58 - Defining consciousness, sentience, mind, self- 00:17:39 - Primary qualia vs experience of qualia- 00:25:00 - Science vs Joscha's simulated consciousness model- 00:34:55 - Solution to Dualism- 00:35:52 - Psychedelic trips mistaken for idealism- 00:40:55 - Not experiencing the physical world- 00:42:30 - Skepticism and solipsism problem- 00:52:11 - What is rationality?- 00:55:17 - Mysterianism and epistemic boundedness- 01:00:38 - Boundaries of consciousness- 01:07:08 - What is real? Ontology discussion- 01:22:15 - Simulation and Plato's cave- 01:27:25 - Gods as personality archetypes- 01:29:32 - Physics less real than the Forms- 01:43:58 - Academia undervalues dialogue- 01:57:57 - Is truth always good?- 02:01:45 - The meaning crisis- 02:11:55 - Past views changed- 02:16:17 - Consciousness as a government- 02:21:16 - Donald Hoffman: Is spacetime fundamental?- 02:30:40 - Sad Face: Chinese room thought experiment- 02:36:08 - Software as physical law- 02:43:45 - Zanthius: Why should simulation feel anything?- 02:52:43 - Anil Seth: Is consciousness substrate independent?- 02:55:31 - Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- The Anagoge Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/AnagogePodcast- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- Joscha Bach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plinz- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:26 - Behind the scenes conversation
- 00:05:48 - Joscha on John's work
- 00:06:52 - John on Joscha's work
- 00:08:58 - Defining consciousness, sentience, mind, self
- 00:17:39 - Primary qualia vs experience of qualia
- 00:25:00 - Science vs Joscha's simulated consciousness model
- 00:34:55 - Solution to Dualism
- 00:35:52 - Psychedelic trips mistaken for idealism
- 00:40:55 - Not experiencing the physical world
- 00:42:30 - Skepticism and solipsism problem
- 00:52:11 - What is rationality?
- 00:55:17 - Mysterianism and epistemic boundedness
- 01:00:38 - Boundaries of consciousness
- 01:07:08 - What is real? Ontology discussion
- 01:22:15 - Simulation and Plato's cave
- 01:27:25 - Gods as personality archetypes
- 01:29:32 - Physics less real than the Forms
- 01:43:58 - Academia undervalues dialogue
- 01:57:57 - Is truth always good?
- 02:01:45 - The meaning crisis
- 02:11:55 - Past views changed
- 02:16:17 - Consciousness as a government
- 02:21:16 - Donald Hoffman: Is spacetime fundamental?
- 02:30:40 - Sad Face: Chinese room thought experiment
- 02:36:08 - Software as physical law
- 02:43:45 - Zanthius: Why should simulation feel anything?
- 02:52:43 - Anil Seth: Is consciousness substrate independent?
- 02:55:31 - Curt answers audience questions

SPONSORS:

- The Anagoge Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/AnagogePodcast
- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ
- Joscha Bach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plinz
- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter

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]]> 11083 no Tom DeLonge: Inside To The Stars Academy and the Physics of UFOs https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tom Delonge joins Curt to explore his UFO experiences, the controversy around Skinwalker Ranch, the departure of Luis Elizondo from To The Stars Academy, and the viewpoints of Steven Greer and other insiders.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:10 - Behind the scenes banter (prior to going live)- 00:06:12 - Curt's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:07:18 - Jim Semivan's introduction- 00:10:07 - Tom Delonge's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:15:17 - Why the scorn on the UFO topic?- 00:19:02 - What's going on at Skin Walker?- 00:26:50 - Cattle mutilation theories- 00:28:59 - Do the skeptics have a point?- 00:35:52 - Curt's journey delving into physics and UFOs- 00:37:20 - Government's perspective on UFOs (from former CIA employee Jim Semivan)- 00:40:17 - Best arguments AGAINST the UFO phenomenon- 00:45:23 - What was Tom told that "kept him up for days"- 00:52:31 - Why Lue Elizondo / Chris Mellon left the To The Stars Academy- 00:55:50 - TTSA a part of government disinformation?- 01:03:28 - Does the government have alien bodies?- 01:05:27 - Thumbnail reference about "beings"- 01:07:40 - The reason why astronomers don't find evidence of UFOs- 01:11:54 - Project Galileo and the scientific study of aliens- 01:19:29 - Opinion of Steven Greer and CE5- 01:22:10 - What can the audience do to further disclosure and learn more?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo- Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Red Panda Koala's documentary on Tom Delonge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjUK5V5sTg (there are multiple parts)- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:11:11 -0000 Tom Delonge on Alien Bodies, Steven Greer's CE5, Skin Walker, and Luis Elizondo's Departure full 67 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo This is a repost of the conversation on Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736 PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating -Red Panda Koala's documentary on Tom Delonge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjUK5V5sTg (there are multiple parts) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:10 Behind the scenes banter (prior to going live) 00:06:12 Curt's interest in the UFO phenomenon 00:07:18 Jim Semivan's introduction 00:10:07 Tom Delonge's interest in the UFO phenomenon 00:15:17 Why the scorn on the UFO topic? 00:19:02 What's going on at Skin Walker? 00:26:50 Cattle mutilation theories 00:28:59 Do the skeptics have a point? 00:35:52 Curt's journey delving into physics and UFOs 00:37:20 Government's perspective on UFOs (from former CIA employee Jim Semivan) 00:40:17 Best arguments AGAINST the UFO phenomenon 00:45:23 What was Tom told that "kept him up for days" 00:52:31 Why Lue Elizondo / Chris Mellon left the To The Stars Academy 00:55:50 TTSA a part of government disinformation? 01:03:28 Does the government have alien bodies? 01:05:27 Thumbnail reference about "beings" 01:07:40 The reason why astronomers don't find evidence of UFOs 01:11:54 Project Galileo and the scientific study of aliens 01:19:29 Opinion of Steven Greer and CE5 01:22:10 What can the audience do to further disclosure and learn more? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Tom Delonge joins Curt to explore his UFO experiences, the controversy around Skinwalker Ranch, the departure of Luis Elizondo from To The Stars Academy, and the viewpoints of Steven Greer and other insiders.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:10 - Behind the scenes banter (prior to going live)- 00:06:12 - Curt's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:07:18 - Jim Semivan's introduction- 00:10:07 - Tom Delonge's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:15:17 - Why the scorn on the UFO topic?- 00:19:02 - What's going on at Skin Walker?- 00:26:50 - Cattle mutilation theories- 00:28:59 - Do the skeptics have a point?- 00:35:52 - Curt's journey delving into physics and UFOs- 00:37:20 - Government's perspective on UFOs (from former CIA employee Jim Semivan)- 00:40:17 - Best arguments AGAINST the UFO phenomenon- 00:45:23 - What was Tom told that "kept him up for days"- 00:52:31 - Why Lue Elizondo / Chris Mellon left the To The Stars Academy- 00:55:50 - TTSA a part of government disinformation?- 01:03:28 - Does the government have alien bodies?- 01:05:27 - Thumbnail reference about "beings"- 01:07:40 - The reason why astronomers don't find evidence of UFOs- 01:11:54 - Project Galileo and the scientific study of aliens- 01:19:29 - Opinion of Steven Greer and CE5- 01:22:10 - What can the audience do to further disclosure and learn more?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo- Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Red Panda Koala's documentary on Tom Delonge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjUK5V5sTg (there are multiple parts)- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:10 - Behind the scenes banter (prior to going live)
- 00:06:12 - Curt's interest in the UFO phenomenon
- 00:07:18 - Jim Semivan's introduction
- 00:10:07 - Tom Delonge's interest in the UFO phenomenon
- 00:15:17 - Why the scorn on the UFO topic?
- 00:19:02 - What's going on at Skin Walker?
- 00:26:50 - Cattle mutilation theories
- 00:28:59 - Do the skeptics have a point?
- 00:35:52 - Curt's journey delving into physics and UFOs
- 00:37:20 - Government's perspective on UFOs (from former CIA employee Jim Semivan)
- 00:40:17 - Best arguments AGAINST the UFO phenomenon
- 00:45:23 - What was Tom told that "kept him up for days"
- 00:52:31 - Why Lue Elizondo / Chris Mellon left the To The Stars Academy
- 00:55:50 - TTSA a part of government disinformation?
- 01:03:28 - Does the government have alien bodies?
- 01:05:27 - Thumbnail reference about "beings"
- 01:07:40 - The reason why astronomers don't find evidence of UFOs
- 01:11:54 - Project Galileo and the scientific study of aliens
- 01:19:29 - Opinion of Steven Greer and CE5
- 01:22:10 - What can the audience do to further disclosure and learn more?

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo
- Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating
- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/
- Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Red Panda Koala's documentary on Tom Delonge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjUK5V5sTg (there are multiple parts)
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 5486 no Carlo Rovelli: Time Is an Illusion and Relational QM Proves It https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Carlo Rovelli defends relational quantum mechanics and argues time is an illusion in loop quantum gravity The conversation weaves philosophy and physics, challenging conventional views of reality and exploring the nature of the universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:27 - The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics- 00:12:29 - Consistency in the world- 00:16:35 - Relationships vs things- 00:24:05 - Visualizing relations- 00:33:43 - Philosophy and physics- 00:45:11 - Definition of the Universe- 00:51:06 - Problems with the concept of Universe- 00:56:00 - Many Worlds (Carlo's view)- 01:00:40 - Mathematics alone insufficient- 01:06:13 - Sun revolves around Earth analogy- 01:08:45 - Ecumenical approach to Universe and religions- 01:15:29 - Anti-foundationalism in philosophy- 01:20:04 - Entropic/thermal time (illusion)- 01:38:18 - Lee Smolin on time- 01:48:26 - Julian Barbour's theory of time- 01:56:00 - Thoughts on Wolfram's model- 02:05:08 - Thoughts on Sean Carroll's Many Worlds- 02:14:08 - Donald Hoffman and Eric Weinstein- 02:22:04 - What is "real"? (Wittgenstein)- 02:28:09 - Knowledge beyond awareness- 02:32:25 - Philosophy as cure against wrong questions- 02:43:11 - Information paradox analogy- 02:50:23 - Learning math/physics with age- 02:51:33 - Carlo's LQG hindsight- 02:53:27 - [Stephon Alexander] Time in Quantum Gravity- 02:55:48 - [Bernardo Kastrup] Relations and infinite regress- 03:00:43 - Idealism vs Materialism- 03:12:33 - Hard Problem of Consciousness as confusion- 03:17:36 - Philosophical Babies vs Zombies- 01:38:29 - [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity- 03:23:53 - [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience influence on LQG- 03:34:25 - [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead- 03:38:13 - No new ideas needed for quantum gravitySPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- TOE merch (until Dec 2021) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist: https://amzn.to/325VKso- Stephon Alexander's "Fear of a Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3seSpTb- Conversations on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3dXtafH- Quantum principle of relativity: https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.02780- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:47:38 -0000 Carlo Rovelli on Consciousness, the Illusion of Time, Loop Quantum Gravity, & Philosophy of Relational Quantum Mechanics full 66 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED (affiliate links for books): -The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7 -The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist: https://amzn.to/325VKso -Stephon Alexander's "Fear of a Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3seSpTb -Conversations on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3dXtafH -Quantum principle of relativity: https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.02780 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:27 The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics 00:12:29 Why is there consistency in the world? 00:16:35 How can "relationships" be more fundamental than "things"? 00:24:05 Visualizing the relations 00:33:43 Philosophy and physics (why modern physicists are philosophobic) 00:45:11 Definition of the "Universe" (does physical law stand "outside" the universe?) 00:51:06 The problems with the concept of "Universe"  00:56:00 Many Worlds (why Carlo doesn't like this interpretation) 01:00:40 Mathematics alone isn't sufficient ("between reality and math, there's a gap") 01:06:13 It's not false to say the Sun revolves around the Earth 01:08:45 An ecumenical approach to understanding the Universe and religions 01:15:29 Anti-foundationalism has taken over philosophy 01:20:04 Entropic Time / Thermal Time (illusion of time) 01:38:18 Lee Smolin's view on time (that time is the MOST real quantity) 01:48:26 Julian Barbour's theory of time 01:56:00 Thoughts on Wolfram's model 02:05:08 Thoughts on Sean Carole's Many Worlds 02:14:08 Donald Hoffman (and briefly Eric Weinstein) 02:22:04 What do we mean by "real"? (Wittgenstein's language games) 02:28:09 Does there exist what lies outside your knowledge? 02:32:25 "Philosophy is a cure against wrong questions" 02:43:11 Information paradox is like "falling in love with holography" (based in dogma) 02:50:23 Does learning math / physics get easier with age or harder? 02:51:33 What Carlo would have done differently in developing LQG? 02:53:27 [Stephon Alexander] How does time play into Quantum Gravity? 02:55:48 [Bernardo Kastrup] How does Carlo's view of "relations" not lead to an infinite regress? 03:00:43 Idealism vs Materialism (science doesn't presume a metaphysic) 03:12:33 Hard Problem of Consciousness is a "confusion" 03:17:36 Forget about Philosophical Zombies -- Think Philosophical Babies 01:38:29 [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity 03:23:53 [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience and the satori moment's influence on LQG 03:34:25 [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead 03:38:13 We don't need new ideas for quantum gravity * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Carlo Rovelli defends relational quantum mechanics and argues time is an illusion in loop quantum gravity The conversation weaves philosophy and physics, challenging conventional views of reality and exploring the nature of the universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:27 - The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics- 00:12:29 - Consistency in the world- 00:16:35 - Relationships vs things- 00:24:05 - Visualizing relations- 00:33:43 - Philosophy and physics- 00:45:11 - Definition of the Universe- 00:51:06 - Problems with the concept of Universe- 00:56:00 - Many Worlds (Carlo's view)- 01:00:40 - Mathematics alone insufficient- 01:06:13 - Sun revolves around Earth analogy- 01:08:45 - Ecumenical approach to Universe and religions- 01:15:29 - Anti-foundationalism in philosophy- 01:20:04 - Entropic/thermal time (illusion)- 01:38:18 - Lee Smolin on time- 01:48:26 - Julian Barbour's theory of time- 01:56:00 - Thoughts on Wolfram's model- 02:05:08 - Thoughts on Sean Carroll's Many Worlds- 02:14:08 - Donald Hoffman and Eric Weinstein- 02:22:04 - What is "real"? (Wittgenstein)- 02:28:09 - Knowledge beyond awareness- 02:32:25 - Philosophy as cure against wrong questions- 02:43:11 - Information paradox analogy- 02:50:23 - Learning math/physics with age- 02:51:33 - Carlo's LQG hindsight- 02:53:27 - [Stephon Alexander] Time in Quantum Gravity- 02:55:48 - [Bernardo Kastrup] Relations and infinite regress- 03:00:43 - Idealism vs Materialism- 03:12:33 - Hard Problem of Consciousness as confusion- 03:17:36 - Philosophical Babies vs Zombies- 01:38:29 - [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity- 03:23:53 - [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience influence on LQG- 03:34:25 - [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead- 03:38:13 - No new ideas needed for quantum gravitySPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- TOE merch (until Dec 2021) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora - https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist: https://amzn.to/325VKso- Stephon Alexander's "Fear of a Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3seSpTb- Conversations on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3dXtafH- Quantum principle of relativity: https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.02780- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:27 - The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics
- 00:12:29 - Consistency in the world
- 00:16:35 - Relationships vs things
- 00:24:05 - Visualizing relations
- 00:33:43 - Philosophy and physics
- 00:45:11 - Definition of the Universe
- 00:51:06 - Problems with the concept of Universe
- 00:56:00 - Many Worlds (Carlo's view)
- 01:00:40 - Mathematics alone insufficient
- 01:06:13 - Sun revolves around Earth analogy
- 01:08:45 - Ecumenical approach to Universe and religions
- 01:15:29 - Anti-foundationalism in philosophy
- 01:20:04 - Entropic/thermal time (illusion)
- 01:38:18 - Lee Smolin on time
- 01:48:26 - Julian Barbour's theory of time
- 01:56:00 - Thoughts on Wolfram's model
- 02:05:08 - Thoughts on Sean Carroll's Many Worlds
- 02:14:08 - Donald Hoffman and Eric Weinstein
- 02:22:04 - What is "real"? (Wittgenstein)
- 02:28:09 - Knowledge beyond awareness
- 02:32:25 - Philosophy as cure against wrong questions
- 02:43:11 - Information paradox analogy
- 02:50:23 - Learning math/physics with age
- 02:51:33 - Carlo's LQG hindsight
- 02:53:27 - [Stephon Alexander] Time in Quantum Gravity
- 02:55:48 - [Bernardo Kastrup] Relations and infinite regress
- 03:00:43 - Idealism vs Materialism
- 03:12:33 - Hard Problem of Consciousness as confusion
- 03:17:36 - Philosophical Babies vs Zombies
- 01:38:29 - [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity
- 03:23:53 - [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience influence on LQG
- 03:34:25 - [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead
- 03:38:13 - No new ideas needed for quantum gravity

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw
- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7
- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist: https://amzn.to/325VKso
- Stephon Alexander's "Fear of a Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3seSpTb
- Conversations on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3dXtafH
- Quantum principle of relativity: https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.02780
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 14078 no Michael Levin: The Morphogenetic Code That Governs All Life https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Michael Levin explores the morphogenetic code that governs development, regeneration, and consciousness, highlighting groundbreaking experiments with xenobots and cellular reprogramming. The conversation also tackles the implications for health, identity, and future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:35 - An overview of Michael's results of code that isn't genomic- 00:07:08 - What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast)- 00:08:30 - Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first)- 00:17:01 - Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result?- 00:20:42 - Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized?- 00:23:23 - DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software- 00:27:22 - Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa- 00:32:23 - What is the Self? (on identity and ego)- 00:33:55 - Living robots (xenobots)- 00:44:50 - The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now- 00:47:15 - Perception and the morphogenetic code- 00:51:06 - Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans?- 00:52:18 - Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code- 00:54:38 - Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work- 00:55:53 - [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code- 00:57:05 - Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment- 00:58:17 - 5G and its possible effects?- 01:00:32 - Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints- 01:02:34 - How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play?- 01:05:57 - Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics?- 01:07:13 - The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles- 01:16:18 - Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person- 01:18:13 - [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people?- 01:19:48 - Morphoceuticals- 01:22:03 - [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically?- 01:23:46 - [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"?- 01:28:36 - [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate?- 01:31:23 - [Tom] Penrose's and Hameroff's Orch OR- 01:35:59 - [Mo Flow] Biological clock, aging, and David Sinclair- 01:38:29 - [Nate Grundmann] Placebo, healing yourself with your mind, and Joe Dispenza - 01:44:53 - Future projects of Prof. Michael Levin- 01:46:01 - Consciousness and developmental biology are relatedSPONSORS:- Brilliant – 20% off: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:44:23 -0000 Michael Levin on Morphogenetics, Regeneration, Consciousness, and Xenobots full 65 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:35 An overview of Michael's results of code that isn't genomic 00:07:08 What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast) 00:08:30 Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first) 00:17:01 Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result? 00:20:42 Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized? 00:23:23 DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software 00:27:22 Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa 00:32:23 What is the Self? (on identity and ego) 00:33:55 Living robots (xenobots) 00:44:50 The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now 00:47:15 Perception and the morphogenetic code 00:51:06 Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans? 00:52:18 Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code 00:54:38 Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work 00:55:53 [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code 00:57:05 Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment 00:58:17 5G and its possible effects? 01:00:32 Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints 01:02:34 How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play? 01:05:57 Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics? 01:07:13 The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles 01:16:18 Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person 01:18:13 [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people? 01:19:48 Morphoceuticals 01:22:03 [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically? 01:23:46 [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"? 01:28:36 [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate? 01:31:23 [Tom] Penrose's and Hameroff's Orch OR 01:35:59 [Mo Flow] Biological clock, aging, and David Sinclair 01:38:29 [Nate Grundmann] Placebo, healing yourself with your mind, and Joe Dispenza  01:44:53 Future projects of Prof. Michael Levin 01:46:01 Consciousness and developmental biology are related * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Michael Levin explores the morphogenetic code that governs development, regeneration, and consciousness, highlighting groundbreaking experiments with xenobots and cellular reprogramming. The conversation also tackles the implications for health, identity, and future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:35 - An overview of Michael's results of code that isn't genomic- 00:07:08 - What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast)- 00:08:30 - Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first)- 00:17:01 - Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result?- 00:20:42 - Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized?- 00:23:23 - DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software- 00:27:22 - Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa- 00:32:23 - What is the Self? (on identity and ego)- 00:33:55 - Living robots (xenobots)- 00:44:50 - The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now- 00:47:15 - Perception and the morphogenetic code- 00:51:06 - Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans?- 00:52:18 - Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code- 00:54:38 - Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work- 00:55:53 - [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code- 00:57:05 - Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment- 00:58:17 - 5G and its possible effects?- 01:00:32 - Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints- 01:02:34 - How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play?- 01:05:57 - Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics?- 01:07:13 - The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles- 01:16:18 - Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person- 01:18:13 - [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people?- 01:19:48 - Morphoceuticals- 01:22:03 - [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically?- 01:23:46 - [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"?- 01:28:36 - [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate?- 01:31:23 - [Tom] Penrose's and Hameroff's Orch OR- 01:35:59 - [Mo Flow] Biological clock, aging, and David Sinclair- 01:38:29 - [Nate Grundmann] Placebo, healing yourself with your mind, and Joe Dispenza - 01:44:53 - Future projects of Prof. Michael Levin- 01:46:01 - Consciousness and developmental biology are relatedSPONSORS:- Brilliant – 20% off: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:35 - An overview of Michael's results of code that isn't genomic
- 00:07:08 - What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast)
- 00:08:30 - Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first)
- 00:17:01 - Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result?
- 00:20:42 - Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized?
- 00:23:23 - DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software
- 00:27:22 - Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa
- 00:32:23 - What is the Self? (on identity and ego)
- 00:33:55 - Living robots (xenobots)
- 00:44:50 - The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now
- 00:47:15 - Perception and the morphogenetic code
- 00:51:06 - Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans?
- 00:52:18 - Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code
- 00:54:38 - Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work
- 00:55:53 - [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code
- 00:57:05 - Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment
- 00:58:17 - 5G and its possible effects?
- 01:00:32 - Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints
- 01:02:34 - How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play?
- 01:05:57 - Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics?
- 01:07:13 - The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles
- 01:16:18 - Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person
- 01:18:13 - [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people?
- 01:19:48 - Morphoceuticals
- 01:22:03 - [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically?
- 01:23:46 - [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"?
- 01:28:36 - [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate?
- 01:31:23 - [Tom] Penrose's and Hameroff's Orch OR
- 01:35:59 - [Mo Flow] Biological clock, aging, and David Sinclair
- 01:38:29 - [Nate Grundmann] Placebo, healing yourself with your mind, and Joe Dispenza
- 01:44:53 - Future projects of Prof. Michael Levin
- 01:46:01 - Consciousness and developmental biology are related

SPONSORS:

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- Algo Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc
- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 6814 no Curt Jaimungal: Podcasting, UFOs, Consciousness, and Theories of Everything https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal dives deep into podcasting, UFO phenomena, consciousness, and the search for a Theory of Everything. He shares personal routines, debates with guests, and explores fringe ideas from quantum theory to alien disclosure.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:39 - Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach?- 00:04:04 - Research methods and chill- 00:07:31 - Responding to comments- 00:08:26 - High school grades- 00:09:37 - Podcast lighting- 00:10:36 - Roy Dopson: TOE and god belief- 00:11:52 - Leo Gura vs Chris Langan- 00:12:10 - 5‑year outlook- 00:13:55 - Anime and Tom DeLonge- 00:14:49 - Daily spiritual routine- 00:16:14 - Frank Yang and audience extremism- 00:18:39 - Fasting and sleep- 00:18:51 - The Zignal: fusion dance question- 00:19:11 - Skinwalker, aliens, favorite video- 00:23:29 - Left‑wing views Curt likes- 00:24:18 - Lue Elizondo hat question- 00:26:22 - The Zignal: advice for podcasters- 00:27:04 - Kava, UFOs, anti‑Christ, Lazar, US UAPs- 00:30:02 - Work‑life balance- 00:30:29 - Disease‑free birth, loving strangers- 00:32:57 - Music and guitar- 00:33:59 - CTMU?- 00:34:26 - Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup- 00:34:59 - Time travel & NDEs- 00:36:05 - Travis Walton details- 00:39:08 - Leaving mathematics- 00:39:48 - Preferred TOE and interview request- 00:41:06 - Current UFO thoughts- 00:42:03 - Materialists on channel- 00:45:05 - Innovation from the fringe- 00:48:40 - Lucid dreaming, Lazar, altered states- 00:49:28 - Interview skills, Klee Irwin- 00:50:24 - After‑death wishes, livestream privacy- 00:54:22 - Leo Gura Part 3, Elizondo breadcrumbs, belief in God- 00:56:51 - Indian?, Joscha Bach chat, movies, TOE book- 01:00:16 - TOE impact, after death, interview prep- 01:02:48 - Hollywood disclosure?- 01:04:23 - Last meal, guest acquisition- 01:05:47 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking pace- 01:09:24 - Roger Penrose, IQ, Spiral Dynamics, Elizondo- 01:11:17 - String Theory, briefings, alien monitoring- 01:16:07 - Taboo topics, fascination with TOEs- 01:16:53 - Writing routine, Chris Langan interview, podcast thinking- 01:24:00 - Thomas Campbell, favorite TOE, question for Lazar- 01:26:09 - Robert Lanza, Balaji, audience reaction- 01:29:14 - Not challenging Jeremy Corbell, self‑break- 01:32:16 - Chris Lehto, private UAPs, Fermi paradox- 01:34:04 - Decompression, self‑critique, TOE research- 01:35:37 - Living vs believing a TOE, Rupert Spira- 01:39:02 - Necessity of a TOE, politics complexity- 01:41:07 - Advice for podcasters, building following- 01:42:58 - Knowing the answer, Nietzsche, Einstein- 01:45:07 - Mind‑body problem, TOE impact, Sadhguru, E8- 01:46:40 - Buddhism, Richard Doty, audience effort- 01:48:41 - Dead interviewees- 01:49:27 - Android vs iPhone, consciousness, Jordan Peterson- 01:52:23 - Sasquatch, solipsism, upcoming video games- 01:55:05 - Dean Radin, Annaka Harris- 01:55:15 - Art, film, vocabulary, UFO edits, Running TOE- 02:04:27 - Fundamental forces, Linda Moulton Howe, Diana PasulkaRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:23:00 -0000 Curt Jaimungal on Podcasting, UFOs, Consciousness, and Theories of Everything full 64 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:39 Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach? 00:04:04 How do you research? How do you chill? 00:07:31 How do you respond to / "heart" each comment? 00:08:26 How did you do in high school? (poor grades) 00:09:37 What lights for the podcast do you use? 00:10:36 [Roy Dopson] Finding a TOE and believing you're God 00:11:52 Leo Gura vs Chris Langan 00:12:10 Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 00:13:55 Anime? Tom Delonge? 00:14:49 Curt's daily "spiritual" routine 00:16:14 Frank Yang and Extremism in Curt's "audience" 00:18:39 Fasting and sleep issues 00:18:51 [The Zignal] If you could fusion dance with anyone, who would it be? 00:19:11 Skin Walker / Aliens are real? / Favorite video on channel 00:23:29 Left Wing views Curt likes 00:24:18 Why Lue Elizondo wear the hat? Is he lying? 00:26:22 [The Zignal] Advice for podcasters / YouTubers? 00:27:04 Kava for stress / What are UFOs? / Anti-Christ / Lazar / US owns the UAPs 00:30:02 Work life balance 00:30:29 Fixing all diseases prior to birth / Should I love strangers as my brother and sister? 00:32:57 Music / Guitar / Songs you listen to? 00:33:59 CTMU? 00:34:26 Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup 00:34:59 Time Travel / Near Death Experiences 00:36:05 Travis Walton and asking for details 00:39:08 Leaving mathematics 00:39:48 Which TOE do you resonate with most? / Can I be interviewed on the channel? 00:41:06 What do you think of the UFO topic now? 00:42:03 Where are the materialists on your channel? 00:45:05 Why will innovation come from the "fringe"? 00:48:40 Lucid dreaming / Lazar on TOE? / Altered states 00:49:28 Developing your interview "skills" / Klee Irwin 00:50:24 What do you want to happen after death? / Unlisting vs "Private" setting on livestreams 00:54:22 Leo Gura (Part 3)? / Elizondo's "breadcrumbs" / Belief in God? 00:56:51 Indian? / Speaking with Joscha Bach / Favorite movies / Book on TOEs 01:00:16 How would a TOE change you? / After death? / Prepping for interviews 01:02:48 Is Hollywood preparing for disclosure? 01:04:23 Last meal? / How do you get the guests on your channel? 01:05:47 Neil Degrasse Tyson? / Why do you take your time when you speak, Curt? 01:09:24 Roger Penrose / IQ / Spiral Dynamics / Lue Elizondo 01:11:17 String Theory / Have you been briefed on secrets? / Are aliens monitoring us? 01:16:07 What's too taboo? / Why are you fascinated by Theories of Everything? 01:16:53 Daily writing routine / Chris Langan interview / How Curt thinks during a podcast 01:24:00 Thomas Campbell "phony"? / Favorite TOE (again) / What would you ask Lazar? 01:26:09 Robert Lanza / Balaji / Curt's "audience" reacting to Leo Gura 01:29:14 Why didn't you "challenge" Jeremy Corbell? / Giving yourself a break, Curt 01:32:16 Chris Lehto / UAPs as private entity based / Fermi Paradox 01:34:04 How do you decompress and relax? / Why are you hard on yourself? / Researching TOEs 01:35:37 Does a TOE need to be "lived" or "believed in"? / Rupert Spira 01:39:02 Does there have to be a TOE at all? / Politics is far too complex 01:41:07 Advice for other podcasters on similar topics? / How did you get such a following? 01:42:58 When do you know you've found the answer? / Nietzsche / Einstein 01:45:07 Mind body problem / TOE having a negative impact on people / Sadhguru / E8 01:46:40 Buddhism / Richard Doty / High effort required of the audience of the TOE channel 01:48:41 Who (dead) would you interview? 01:49:27 Android vs. iPhone / Self consciousness vs consciousness / Jordan Peterson 01:52:23 Sasquatch / Solipicms / Video games Curt's looking forward to playing 01:55:05 Dean Radin / Annaka Harris 01:55:15 Art and Film / Curt's vocabulary / UFO edits / Running TOE / "Making Sense" 02:04:27 More fundamental forces? / Linda Moulton Howe / Diana Pasulka Curt Jaimungal dives deep into podcasting, UFO phenomena, consciousness, and the search for a Theory of Everything. He shares personal routines, debates with guests, and explores fringe ideas from quantum theory to alien disclosure.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:39 - Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach?- 00:04:04 - Research methods and chill- 00:07:31 - Responding to comments- 00:08:26 - High school grades- 00:09:37 - Podcast lighting- 00:10:36 - Roy Dopson: TOE and god belief- 00:11:52 - Leo Gura vs Chris Langan- 00:12:10 - 5‑year outlook- 00:13:55 - Anime and Tom DeLonge- 00:14:49 - Daily spiritual routine- 00:16:14 - Frank Yang and audience extremism- 00:18:39 - Fasting and sleep- 00:18:51 - The Zignal: fusion dance question- 00:19:11 - Skinwalker, aliens, favorite video- 00:23:29 - Left‑wing views Curt likes- 00:24:18 - Lue Elizondo hat question- 00:26:22 - The Zignal: advice for podcasters- 00:27:04 - Kava, UFOs, anti‑Christ, Lazar, US UAPs- 00:30:02 - Work‑life balance- 00:30:29 - Disease‑free birth, loving strangers- 00:32:57 - Music and guitar- 00:33:59 - CTMU?- 00:34:26 - Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup- 00:34:59 - Time travel & NDEs- 00:36:05 - Travis Walton details- 00:39:08 - Leaving mathematics- 00:39:48 - Preferred TOE and interview request- 00:41:06 - Current UFO thoughts- 00:42:03 - Materialists on channel- 00:45:05 - Innovation from the fringe- 00:48:40 - Lucid dreaming, Lazar, altered states- 00:49:28 - Interview skills, Klee Irwin- 00:50:24 - After‑death wishes, livestream privacy- 00:54:22 - Leo Gura Part 3, Elizondo breadcrumbs, belief in God- 00:56:51 - Indian?, Joscha Bach chat, movies, TOE book- 01:00:16 - TOE impact, after death, interview prep- 01:02:48 - Hollywood disclosure?- 01:04:23 - Last meal, guest acquisition- 01:05:47 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking pace- 01:09:24 - Roger Penrose, IQ, Spiral Dynamics, Elizondo- 01:11:17 - String Theory, briefings, alien monitoring- 01:16:07 - Taboo topics, fascination with TOEs- 01:16:53 - Writing routine, Chris Langan interview, podcast thinking- 01:24:00 - Thomas Campbell, favorite TOE, question for Lazar- 01:26:09 - Robert Lanza, Balaji, audience reaction- 01:29:14 - Not challenging Jeremy Corbell, self‑break- 01:32:16 - Chris Lehto, private UAPs, Fermi paradox- 01:34:04 - Decompression, self‑critique, TOE research- 01:35:37 - Living vs believing a TOE, Rupert Spira- 01:39:02 - Necessity of a TOE, politics complexity- 01:41:07 - Advice for podcasters, building following- 01:42:58 - Knowing the answer, Nietzsche, Einstein- 01:45:07 - Mind‑body problem, TOE impact, Sadhguru, E8- 01:46:40 - Buddhism, Richard Doty, audience effort- 01:48:41 - Dead interviewees- 01:49:27 - Android vs iPhone, consciousness, Jordan Peterson- 01:52:23 - Sasquatch, solipsism, upcoming video games- 01:55:05 - Dean Radin, Annaka Harris- 01:55:15 - Art, film, vocabulary, UFO edits, Running TOE- 02:04:27 - Fundamental forces, Linda Moulton Howe, Diana PasulkaRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:39 - Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach?
- 00:04:04 - Research methods and chill
- 00:07:31 - Responding to comments
- 00:08:26 - High school grades
- 00:09:37 - Podcast lighting
- 00:10:36 - Roy Dopson: TOE and god belief
- 00:11:52 - Leo Gura vs Chris Langan
- 00:12:10 - 5‑year outlook
- 00:13:55 - Anime and Tom DeLonge
- 00:14:49 - Daily spiritual routine
- 00:16:14 - Frank Yang and audience extremism
- 00:18:39 - Fasting and sleep
- 00:18:51 - The Zignal: fusion dance question
- 00:19:11 - Skinwalker, aliens, favorite video
- 00:23:29 - Left‑wing views Curt likes
- 00:24:18 - Lue Elizondo hat question
- 00:26:22 - The Zignal: advice for podcasters
- 00:27:04 - Kava, UFOs, anti‑Christ, Lazar, US UAPs
- 00:30:02 - Work‑life balance
- 00:30:29 - Disease‑free birth, loving strangers
- 00:32:57 - Music and guitar
- 00:33:59 - CTMU?
- 00:34:26 - Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup
- 00:34:59 - Time travel & NDEs
- 00:36:05 - Travis Walton details
- 00:39:08 - Leaving mathematics
- 00:39:48 - Preferred TOE and interview request
- 00:41:06 - Current UFO thoughts
- 00:42:03 - Materialists on channel
- 00:45:05 - Innovation from the fringe
- 00:48:40 - Lucid dreaming, Lazar, altered states
- 00:49:28 - Interview skills, Klee Irwin
- 00:50:24 - After‑death wishes, livestream privacy
- 00:54:22 - Leo Gura Part 3, Elizondo breadcrumbs, belief in God
- 00:56:51 - Indian?, Joscha Bach chat, movies, TOE book
- 01:00:16 - TOE impact, after death, interview prep
- 01:02:48 - Hollywood disclosure?
- 01:04:23 - Last meal, guest acquisition
- 01:05:47 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking pace
- 01:09:24 - Roger Penrose, IQ, Spiral Dynamics, Elizondo
- 01:11:17 - String Theory, briefings, alien monitoring
- 01:16:07 - Taboo topics, fascination with TOEs
- 01:16:53 - Writing routine, Chris Langan interview, podcast thinking
- 01:24:00 - Thomas Campbell, favorite TOE, question for Lazar
- 01:26:09 - Robert Lanza, Balaji, audience reaction
- 01:29:14 - Not challenging Jeremy Corbell, self‑break
- 01:32:16 - Chris Lehto, private UAPs, Fermi paradox
- 01:34:04 - Decompression, self‑critique, TOE research
- 01:35:37 - Living vs believing a TOE, Rupert Spira
- 01:39:02 - Necessity of a TOE, politics complexity
- 01:41:07 - Advice for podcasters, building following
- 01:42:58 - Knowing the answer, Nietzsche, Einstein
- 01:45:07 - Mind‑body problem, TOE impact, Sadhguru, E8
- 01:46:40 - Buddhism, Richard Doty, audience effort
- 01:48:41 - Dead interviewees
- 01:49:27 - Android vs iPhone, consciousness, Jordan Peterson
- 01:52:23 - Sasquatch, solipsism, upcoming video games
- 01:55:05 - Dean Radin, Annaka Harris
- 01:55:15 - Art, film, vocabulary, UFO edits, Running TOE
- 02:04:27 - Fundamental forces, Linda Moulton Howe, Diana Pasulka

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]]> 7783 no Luis Elizondo: What "Somber" Means and the Biological UFO Evidence https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Luis Elizondo discusses UFO phenomena, including biological samples, remote viewing, and the somber tone surrounding recent disclosures. The conversation explores evidence, government secrecy, and the challenges of proving extraordinary claims.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:13 - What's been keeping Lue busy?- 00:10:03 - Shape shifting / mimicking aliens- 00:13:36 - Orbs and UFOs: drones or cloaked?- 00:17:07 - Tom Delonge on orbs and CE5- 00:19:19 - Breadcrumbs dropped by gov't- 00:22:20 - AATIP restrictions- 00:26:25 - Why authorities suppress UFO truth- 00:32:23 - Duration of alien presence- 00:45:39 - Other evidence sources- 00:48:47 - Evidence UFOs are craft- 00:51:14 - Compelling occupant photos- 00:52:37 - Truth & reconciliation petition- 00:57:45 - High strangeness & hitchhiker effect- 01:06:12 - The Adam and Eve event- 01:07:34 - AAWSAP vs AATIP involvement- 01:09:59 - Remote viewing- 01:11:25 - Disclosure and engagement- 01:12:45 - Transmedium travel- 01:16:28 - Biological material collected- 01:17:06 - Warp drives without motion- 01:17:56 - Tax forms for AATIP proof- 01:21:32 - Anjali & direct UFO communications- 01:24:13 - Preparing for post-disclosure- 01:27:50 - Greer on Lue's somber comment- 01:37:46 - Tyson & anti-disparagement- 01:44:20 - Extraordinary claims require evidence- 01:47:48 - Idealist vs Materialist- 01:52:45 - Why Curt is interested- 01:56:11 - Lue's audience question- 02:04:38 - Alien abduction experiences- 02:07:45 - Cattle mutilations- 02:13:16 - Zimmernacht- 02:13:56 - Allies of Humanity- 02:14:23 - Key questions to ask- 02:15:47 - More reasons against disclosure- 02:21:39 - Pale blue dot perspective- 02:29:22 - Gov't knowledge of UFOs- 02:30:48 - Language & telepathy limits- 02:31:30 - Cryptoterrestrials- 02:32:21 - Project Crystal Knight / Serpo- 02:32:47 - Lue's "holy s**t" moments- 02:33:44 - NDA & new book- 02:36:19 - Men in black intimidation- 02:40:31 - Curt addresses audienceSPONSORS:- Shortform: 5‑day trial and 20% discount - https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Merch (until end of Oct) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- That UFO Podcast with Dan and Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA- Truthseeker's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo podcast (Part 1): https://www.youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Kevin Knuth podcast: https://youtu.be/atntnU_baHc- Ross Coulthart podcast: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Anjali's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaliOnGaia Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:12:00 -0000 Luis Elizondo on Biological UFO Samples, Remote Viewing, and explaining "Somber" #UFOamnesty full 63 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg Luis Elizondo talks about UFOs. Read between the lines. #UFOamnesty Sponsors: https://shortform.com/TOE for 5-day trial and 20% discount. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. For Algo's podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://www.algo.com/.  Merch (only until end of Oct): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -That UFO Podcast with Dan and Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA -Truthseeker's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow -Super Chat link: COMING -Luis Elizondo podcast (Part 1): https://www.youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM -Kevin Knuth podcast: https://youtu.be/atntnU_baHc -Ross Coulthart podcast: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE LINK NOT MENTIONED BUT INFORMATIVE AND PERTINENT:  -Anjali's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaliOnGaia TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:13 What's been keeping Lue busy? 00:10:03 Shape shifting / mimicking aliens  00:13:36 Orbs and UFOs... Are they drones? Are they all around us, cloaked? 00:17:07 Tom Delonge on orbs and CE5 00:19:19 [Stephanie Highfil] Breadcrumbs being dropped by the gov't. We put the pieces together 00:22:20 [Ross Coulthart] Were you told what NOT to say, after you left AATIP? 00:26:25 The reason certain authorities don't want you the truth about UFOs (forbidden truths) 00:32:23 How long have aliens / UAPs been here? Decades? Centuries? 10,000s of years? 00:45:39 Other sources of evidence (biology, the moon, etc.) 00:48:47 [Terry] What evidence is there that these are "craft"? 00:51:14 Compelling photos that show occupants in the UFOs exist 00:52:37 [James] Truth and reconciliation / change.org petition 00:57:45 [Dan Zetterstrom] High strangeness and the hitch hiker effect 01:06:12 [Scott Larkin] The Adam and Eve event 01:07:34 [Someone] AAWSAP vs AATIP and Lue's involvement in each 01:09:59 Remote viewing and Lue Elizondo 01:11:25 [Aawaf] Disclosure and engagement with UFOs 01:12:45 Transmedium (can UFOs travel through rock / solid material?) 01:16:28 [Alien Alcoholic] Biological material has been collected 01:17:06 [Senzubean] Warp Drives without motion, as craft mechanism 01:17:56 [Steve Cambian] Why not release tax forms to prove your role at AATIP? 01:21:32 Anjali, and bringing certain people to hear UFO communications directly 01:24:13 [Ina Eder] How to prepare ourselves for a post-disclosure world? 01:27:50 Greer, and clarifying Lue's "somber" comment 01:37:46 On Neil Degrasse Tyson and anti-disparagement toward skeptics 01:44:20 "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence"... Curt doesn't buy it. 01:47:48 [rooterRoter] Idealist vs Materialist 01:52:45 Lue asks Curt why he's interested in this subject 01:56:11 Lue's question to the audience (enthymemes) 02:04:38 [DIYCraftq] Alien abduction experiences 02:07:45 [Hicko] Cattle mutilations (why not other animals?) 02:13:16 [S R] Zimmernacht 02:13:56 [Stojin Carlusick] Allies of Humanity 02:14:23 [Matt] What questions SHOULD we be asking? 02:15:47 More reasons why certain people don't want disclosure 02:21:39 The pale blue dot, and what matters 02:29:22 Does the gov't think it knows what UFOs are? 02:30:48 Limitations of language and telepathy 02:31:30 [Kevin Lansdowne] Cryptoterrestrials 02:32:21 [Umixx] Project Crystal Knight / Project Serpo 02:32:47 [Matt Wood] How many "holy s**t" moments did Lue have while investigating? 02:33:44 [Gus_Baja] If he’s under NDA; how will his book be "new"? 02:36:19 [Wally Laperty] Men in black, confuscating UFO material / intimidating witnesses 02:40:31 Curt speaks to the audience Luis Elizondo discusses UFO phenomena, including biological samples, remote viewing, and the somber tone surrounding recent disclosures. The conversation explores evidence, government secrecy, and the challenges of proving extraordinary claims.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:13 - What's been keeping Lue busy?- 00:10:03 - Shape shifting / mimicking aliens- 00:13:36 - Orbs and UFOs: drones or cloaked?- 00:17:07 - Tom Delonge on orbs and CE5- 00:19:19 - Breadcrumbs dropped by gov't- 00:22:20 - AATIP restrictions- 00:26:25 - Why authorities suppress UFO truth- 00:32:23 - Duration of alien presence- 00:45:39 - Other evidence sources- 00:48:47 - Evidence UFOs are craft- 00:51:14 - Compelling occupant photos- 00:52:37 - Truth & reconciliation petition- 00:57:45 - High strangeness & hitchhiker effect- 01:06:12 - The Adam and Eve event- 01:07:34 - AAWSAP vs AATIP involvement- 01:09:59 - Remote viewing- 01:11:25 - Disclosure and engagement- 01:12:45 - Transmedium travel- 01:16:28 - Biological material collected- 01:17:06 - Warp drives without motion- 01:17:56 - Tax forms for AATIP proof- 01:21:32 - Anjali & direct UFO communications- 01:24:13 - Preparing for post-disclosure- 01:27:50 - Greer on Lue's somber comment- 01:37:46 - Tyson & anti-disparagement- 01:44:20 - Extraordinary claims require evidence- 01:47:48 - Idealist vs Materialist- 01:52:45 - Why Curt is interested- 01:56:11 - Lue's audience question- 02:04:38 - Alien abduction experiences- 02:07:45 - Cattle mutilations- 02:13:16 - Zimmernacht- 02:13:56 - Allies of Humanity- 02:14:23 - Key questions to ask- 02:15:47 - More reasons against disclosure- 02:21:39 - Pale blue dot perspective- 02:29:22 - Gov't knowledge of UFOs- 02:30:48 - Language & telepathy limits- 02:31:30 - Cryptoterrestrials- 02:32:21 - Project Crystal Knight / Serpo- 02:32:47 - Lue's "holy s**t" moments- 02:33:44 - NDA & new book- 02:36:19 - Men in black intimidation- 02:40:31 - Curt addresses audienceSPONSORS:- Shortform: 5‑day trial and 20% discount - https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Merch (until end of Oct) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- That UFO Podcast with Dan and Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA- Truthseeker's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo podcast (Part 1): https://www.youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Kevin Knuth podcast: https://youtu.be/atntnU_baHc- Ross Coulthart podcast: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Anjali's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaliOnGaia Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:13 - What's been keeping Lue busy?
- 00:10:03 - Shape shifting / mimicking aliens
- 00:13:36 - Orbs and UFOs: drones or cloaked?
- 00:17:07 - Tom Delonge on orbs and CE5
- 00:19:19 - Breadcrumbs dropped by gov't
- 00:22:20 - AATIP restrictions
- 00:26:25 - Why authorities suppress UFO truth
- 00:32:23 - Duration of alien presence
- 00:45:39 - Other evidence sources
- 00:48:47 - Evidence UFOs are craft
- 00:51:14 - Compelling occupant photos
- 00:52:37 - Truth & reconciliation petition
- 00:57:45 - High strangeness & hitchhiker effect
- 01:06:12 - The Adam and Eve event
- 01:07:34 - AAWSAP vs AATIP involvement
- 01:09:59 - Remote viewing
- 01:11:25 - Disclosure and engagement
- 01:12:45 - Transmedium travel
- 01:16:28 - Biological material collected
- 01:17:06 - Warp drives without motion
- 01:17:56 - Tax forms for AATIP proof
- 01:21:32 - Anjali & direct UFO communications
- 01:24:13 - Preparing for post-disclosure
- 01:27:50 - Greer on Lue's somber comment
- 01:37:46 - Tyson & anti-disparagement
- 01:44:20 - Extraordinary claims require evidence
- 01:47:48 - Idealist vs Materialist
- 01:52:45 - Why Curt is interested
- 01:56:11 - Lue's audience question
- 02:04:38 - Alien abduction experiences
- 02:07:45 - Cattle mutilations
- 02:13:16 - Zimmernacht
- 02:13:56 - Allies of Humanity
- 02:14:23 - Key questions to ask
- 02:15:47 - More reasons against disclosure
- 02:21:39 - Pale blue dot perspective
- 02:29:22 - Gov't knowledge of UFOs
- 02:30:48 - Language & telepathy limits
- 02:31:30 - Cryptoterrestrials
- 02:32:21 - Project Crystal Knight / Serpo
- 02:32:47 - Lue's "holy s**t" moments
- 02:33:44 - NDA & new book
- 02:36:19 - Men in black intimidation
- 02:40:31 - Curt addresses audience

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg
- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/
- That UFO Podcast with Dan and Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA
- Truthseeker's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow
- Luis Elizondo podcast (Part 1): https://www.youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM
- Kevin Knuth podcast: https://youtu.be/atntnU_baHc
- Ross Coulthart podcast: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE
- Anjali's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaliOnGaia

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5031 no Les Stroud: Survivorman on Bigfoot, Orbs, and Wilderness Anomalies https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Les Stroud (Survivorman) reveals Bigfoot encounters and orb sightings during wilderness filmmaking They compare investigating cryptids to exploring the unknown, delve into altered states and existential questions, and consider what it means to be creative in a world of fame and mystery.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:13 - Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception- 00:07:19 - Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les)- 00:08:46 - Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood- 00:12:48 - The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey- 00:15:16 - What drives Les' output? Is it pure creativity?- 00:17:27 - The peace in not mattering- 00:18:51 - Altered states- 00:21:19 - It's okay to be a multitasker- 00:22:06 - Wim Hoff method- 00:23:52 - Elements of filmmaking purposefully NOT included in Survivorman- 00:27:12 - People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.)- 00:29:49 - Ratio of filmed footage to edited content- 00:31:12 - What art has largely become- 00:34:42 - How meticulous filmmaking is- 00:40:20 - Techniques for making episodes engaging- 00:44:24 - Permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE)- 00:49:57 - Is anything separate from God?- 00:54:51 - Bigfoot and consciousness- 00:58:08 - Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs- 01:03:53 - Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot- 01:05:56 - Never before told story about a being speaking to Les- 01:09:09 - Orbs- 01:11:20 - UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les)- 01:16:14 - Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end- 01:18:27 - [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show?- 01:19:34 - [Boukm3n] Limits and mindset in survival- 01:21:05 - [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you strength?- 01:21:53 - [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions- 01:22:43 - [James McKevitt] Long term damage from extreme survival outings?- 01:23:41 - [Jimi Lee] The great reset- 01:25:41 - [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is most important skill?- 01:27:15 - [Phillip Wareham] Prepping for climate change and EMP/solar storms?- 01:29:42 - Will Les do a survival online course?- 01:30:44 - [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot interdimensional and low tech?- 01:31:29 - Lost time while campingSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Oct 2021 09:29:00 -0000 Les Stroud on Bigfoot, Orbs, Filmmaking, and Creativity full 80 Theories of Everything Les Stroud is the creator of Survivorman. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch (valid until end of Oct 2021) Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:13 Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception 00:07:19 Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les) 00:08:46 Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood 00:12:48 The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey 00:15:16 What drives Les' output? Is it pure "creativity"? 00:17:27 The peace in not mattering 00:18:51 Altered states 00:21:19 It's okay to be a multitasker 00:22:06 Wim Hoff method 00:23:52 Elements of filmmaking that were purposefully NOT included in Survivorman 00:27:12 People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.) 00:29:49 Ratio of filmed footage to what's edited in 00:31:12 What art has (largely) become 00:34:42 How meticulous filmmaking is 00:40:20 Techniques for making episodes engaging 00:44:24 Having permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE) 00:49:57 Is anything separate from God? 00:54:51 Bigfoot and consciousness 00:58:08 Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs 01:03:53 Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot 01:05:56 Never before told story about a being speaking to Les 01:09:09 Orbs 01:11:20 UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les) 01:16:14 Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end 01:18:27 [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show? 01:19:34 [Boukm3n] Limits. I would like to ask him about pushing personal limits. Doing hard things is tough, but controlling the mind is tougher. How has survival shifted his mindset? 01:21:05 [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you the strength to carry on? 01:21:53 [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions 01:22:43 [James McKevitt] Any long term damage from the extreme survival outings? 01:23:41 [Jimi Lee] The great reset 01:25:41 [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is the most important skill? 01:27:15 [Phillip Wareham] Prepping, especially for climate change and EMP / solar storms? 01:29:42 Will Les do a "survival" online course? 01:30:44 [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot being interdimensional and low tech? 01:31:29 Lost time while camping Les Stroud (Survivorman) reveals Bigfoot encounters and orb sightings during wilderness filmmaking They compare investigating cryptids to exploring the unknown, delve into altered states and existential questions, and consider what it means to be creative in a world of fame and mystery.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:13 - Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception- 00:07:19 - Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les)- 00:08:46 - Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood- 00:12:48 - The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey- 00:15:16 - What drives Les' output? Is it pure creativity?- 00:17:27 - The peace in not mattering- 00:18:51 - Altered states- 00:21:19 - It's okay to be a multitasker- 00:22:06 - Wim Hoff method- 00:23:52 - Elements of filmmaking purposefully NOT included in Survivorman- 00:27:12 - People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.)- 00:29:49 - Ratio of filmed footage to edited content- 00:31:12 - What art has largely become- 00:34:42 - How meticulous filmmaking is- 00:40:20 - Techniques for making episodes engaging- 00:44:24 - Permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE)- 00:49:57 - Is anything separate from God?- 00:54:51 - Bigfoot and consciousness- 00:58:08 - Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs- 01:03:53 - Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot- 01:05:56 - Never before told story about a being speaking to Les- 01:09:09 - Orbs- 01:11:20 - UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les)- 01:16:14 - Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end- 01:18:27 - [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show?- 01:19:34 - [Boukm3n] Limits and mindset in survival- 01:21:05 - [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you strength?- 01:21:53 - [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions- 01:22:43 - [James McKevitt] Long term damage from extreme survival outings?- 01:23:41 - [Jimi Lee] The great reset- 01:25:41 - [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is most important skill?- 01:27:15 - [Phillip Wareham] Prepping for climate change and EMP/solar storms?- 01:29:42 - Will Les do a survival online course?- 01:30:44 - [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot interdimensional and low tech?- 01:31:29 - Lost time while campingSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:13 - Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception
- 00:07:19 - Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les)
- 00:08:46 - Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood
- 00:12:48 - The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey
- 00:15:16 - What drives Les' output? Is it pure creativity?
- 00:17:27 - The peace in not mattering
- 00:18:51 - Altered states
- 00:21:19 - It's okay to be a multitasker
- 00:22:06 - Wim Hoff method
- 00:23:52 - Elements of filmmaking purposefully NOT included in Survivorman
- 00:27:12 - People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.)
- 00:29:49 - Ratio of filmed footage to edited content
- 00:31:12 - What art has largely become
- 00:34:42 - How meticulous filmmaking is
- 00:40:20 - Techniques for making episodes engaging
- 00:44:24 - Permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE)
- 00:49:57 - Is anything separate from God?
- 00:54:51 - Bigfoot and consciousness
- 00:58:08 - Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs
- 01:03:53 - Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot
- 01:05:56 - Never before told story about a being speaking to Les
- 01:09:09 - Orbs
- 01:11:20 - UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les)
- 01:16:14 - Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end
- 01:18:27 - [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show?
- 01:19:34 - [Boukm3n] Limits and mindset in survival
- 01:21:05 - [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you strength?
- 01:21:53 - [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions
- 01:22:43 - [James McKevitt] Long term damage from extreme survival outings?
- 01:23:41 - [Jimi Lee] The great reset
- 01:25:41 - [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is most important skill?
- 01:27:15 - [Phillip Wareham] Prepping for climate change and EMP/solar storms?
- 01:29:42 - Will Les do a survival online course?
- 01:30:44 - [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot interdimensional and low tech?
- 01:31:29 - Lost time while camping

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]]> 5917 no Jonathan Blow: What Game Design Reveals About Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jonathan Blow argues video game mechanics express philosophical truths about consciousness and free will They explore free will, the limits of language, and the way game mechanics express deep philosophical ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:46 - Jon recounts people using him for clicks- 00:05:53 - Too many wannabe gurus, lack of instruction- 00:08:00 - Curt's manipulation of formal film aspects- 00:09:34 - Goal of understanding the universe- 00:17:23 - Understanding self vs universe- 00:19:41 - Limits of language and truth- 00:25:10 - Video game design and building a TOE- 00:33:22 - What works in Braid aesthetics- 00:44:03 - Game mechanics vs theme- 00:54:29 - Struggling to explain true art- 00:56:06 - True art vs propaganda- 01:04:01 - Dislike of contemporary art- 01:12:06 - Jon on game reviews and art- 01:32:32 - Specifics of Jon's game design- 01:42:02 - Rupert Spira in The Witness- 01:47:08 - Original ideas are difficult- 01:49:34 - Meditation and insights- 02:00:20 - Materialism vs qualia vs stories vs models- 02:06:25 - Wolfram's physics model- 02:09:21 - Free will is too simple- 02:16:12 - Super Bunyhop & Joseph Anderson review- 02:16:39 - Dunkey?- 02:16:45 - VR interesting but not for immersion- 02:22:54 - Stanley Parable- 02:23:36 - OpenAI applied to games- 02:26:00 - Unreal Engine 5 hype?- 02:31:24 - [ForceField] On Henri Bergson- 02:32:49 - [stef] Subconscious artistic expression- 02:34:41 - [Steven Brent] Games vs other media emotions- 02:36:45 - [Pooja Soni] Games helping mental illness- 02:40:27 - [James R] Mind uploading- 02:43:31 - [Tom] Analytic vs intuitive vs supra‑rational- 02:45:34 - [Chris Merola] Sausage Roll praised- 02:48:42 - [championchap] Aphantasia and design- 02:49:50 - [Brian Mauch] Industry criticism- 02:51:41 - [James Jones] Neuralink- 02:53:37 - [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai language opinions- 02:56:33 - [Lara Lebeu] Connection to non‑duality teachers- 02:59:35 - Societal stagnation point- 03:04:00 - [Mr. K] Kojima speculation- 03:04:16 - [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Braid copycats question- 03:06:31 - [Wes Lord] Burnout and motivation- 03:08:45 - [bc1n0] Beta access request- 03:10:54 - [Michael Bespalov] Hades early access model- 03:13:22 - Playtesting methods- 03:15:25 - [Ivan] Free speech thoughts- 03:21:07 - Weinstein, Thiel, stagnation revisit- 03:26:02 - SCRUM vs Kanban work process- 03:29:49 - [Ruari VK] Why it's called The WitnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/80f47smhYEI- Jon's talk on video game ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCVVLAs9mJU- Jon's talk on motivation and burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kh8pNRWOo- Iain McGilchrist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Rupert Spira interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocP6JSyicY0- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:47:00 -0000 Jonathan Blow on Consciousness, Video Game Design, True Art vs. False, and Free Will full 79 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/80f47smhYEI Jon Blow is the renown designer of The Witness, and Braid. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Jon's talk on video game ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCVVLAs9mJU -Jon's talk on motivation and burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kh8pNRWOo -Iain McGilchrist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 -Rupert Spira interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocP6JSyicY0 THANK YOU: -BigPhilCombo (on the discord) for managing the Discord voluntarily and making it a place where almost 900 people talk respectfully TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:46 Jon recounting people using him for clicks 00:05:53 Too many wannabe gurus, and not enough instruction in our culture 00:08:00 Curt's mainupulation of the "formal" aspects of film is owed to Jonathan 00:09:34 The goal of understanding the universe (what does that mean?) 00:17:23 How understanding oneself is related to understanding the universe 00:19:41 Limits of language and "truth" 00:25:10 Video game design and building one's own TOE 00:33:22 Examples of what works and doesn't in game design for Braid's aesthetics 00:44:03 Game mechanics vs the "theme" 00:54:29 Not being able to explain true art 00:56:06 True art vs. "propaganda" 01:04:01 Dislike of contemporary art 01:12:06 Jon on video game reviews (and discussions on art, in general) 01:32:32 Specifics on how Jon does video game design 01:42:02 Rupert Spira in The Witness 01:47:08 Original ideas are difficult 01:49:34 Meditation and life long insights from single moments 02:00:20 Materialism vs. qualia vs. stories vs. models 02:06:25 Wolfram's physics model 02:09:21 Free Will is too "simple" 02:16:12 Super Bunyhop's and Joseph Anderson's review of The Witness 02:16:39 Dunkey? 02:16:45 VR is interesting but not for immersion 02:22:54 Stanley Parable 02:23:36 OpenAI applied to video games 02:26:00 Unreal Engine 5, hype? 02:31:24 [ForceField] On Henri Bergson 02:32:49 [stef] How do you achieve subconscious artistic expression in game making 02:34:41 [Steven Brent] Videos games better than other mediums for certain emotional expressions? 02:36:45 [Pooja Soni] Video games and helping mental illnesses / adjunct to therapy 02:40:27 [James R] Mind uploading 02:43:31 [Tom] Analytic / rational vs. intuitive / supra-rational 02:45:34 [Chris Merola] Stephen's Sausage Roll is one of the best puzzle games 02:48:42 [championchap] Having aphantasia and designing games 02:49:50 [Brian Mauch] Ask why the industry has gone to "shit"? 02:51:41 [James Jones] On Neuralink 02:53:37 [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai and opinion on other data-oriented languages 02:56:33 [Lara Lebeu] What connects him to non-duality teachers? (because of the Rupert Spira video in The Witness) 02:59:35 We're at a stagnation point in society 03:04:00 [Mr. K] "Yeah: wtf is Kojima working on lol" 03:04:16 [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Why hasn't Braid's success led to copycats? 03:06:31 [Wes Lord] Getting over burnout and other motivational issues 03:08:45 [bc1n0] "Please beta access to Jai? Will pay $100 for access." 03:10:54 [Michael Bespalov] Hades' early access model 03:13:22 How does playtesting work? And how does Jon use it? 03:15:25 [Ivan] Thoughts on state of free speech in the world 03:21:07 Eric Weinstein, Peter Theil, and stagnation (again) 03:26:02 SCRUM? Kanban? What's the work process? 03:29:49 [Ruari VK] Why is it called 'The Witness'? Jonathan Blow argues video game mechanics express philosophical truths about consciousness and free will They explore free will, the limits of language, and the way game mechanics express deep philosophical ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:46 - Jon recounts people using him for clicks- 00:05:53 - Too many wannabe gurus, lack of instruction- 00:08:00 - Curt's manipulation of formal film aspects- 00:09:34 - Goal of understanding the universe- 00:17:23 - Understanding self vs universe- 00:19:41 - Limits of language and truth- 00:25:10 - Video game design and building a TOE- 00:33:22 - What works in Braid aesthetics- 00:44:03 - Game mechanics vs theme- 00:54:29 - Struggling to explain true art- 00:56:06 - True art vs propaganda- 01:04:01 - Dislike of contemporary art- 01:12:06 - Jon on game reviews and art- 01:32:32 - Specifics of Jon's game design- 01:42:02 - Rupert Spira in The Witness- 01:47:08 - Original ideas are difficult- 01:49:34 - Meditation and insights- 02:00:20 - Materialism vs qualia vs stories vs models- 02:06:25 - Wolfram's physics model- 02:09:21 - Free will is too simple- 02:16:12 - Super Bunyhop & Joseph Anderson review- 02:16:39 - Dunkey?- 02:16:45 - VR interesting but not for immersion- 02:22:54 - Stanley Parable- 02:23:36 - OpenAI applied to games- 02:26:00 - Unreal Engine 5 hype?- 02:31:24 - [ForceField] On Henri Bergson- 02:32:49 - [stef] Subconscious artistic expression- 02:34:41 - [Steven Brent] Games vs other media emotions- 02:36:45 - [Pooja Soni] Games helping mental illness- 02:40:27 - [James R] Mind uploading- 02:43:31 - [Tom] Analytic vs intuitive vs supra‑rational- 02:45:34 - [Chris Merola] Sausage Roll praised- 02:48:42 - [championchap] Aphantasia and design- 02:49:50 - [Brian Mauch] Industry criticism- 02:51:41 - [James Jones] Neuralink- 02:53:37 - [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai language opinions- 02:56:33 - [Lara Lebeu] Connection to non‑duality teachers- 02:59:35 - Societal stagnation point- 03:04:00 - [Mr. K] Kojima speculation- 03:04:16 - [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Braid copycats question- 03:06:31 - [Wes Lord] Burnout and motivation- 03:08:45 - [bc1n0] Beta access request- 03:10:54 - [Michael Bespalov] Hades early access model- 03:13:22 - Playtesting methods- 03:15:25 - [Ivan] Free speech thoughts- 03:21:07 - Weinstein, Thiel, stagnation revisit- 03:26:02 - SCRUM vs Kanban work process- 03:29:49 - [Ruari VK] Why it's called The WitnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/80f47smhYEI- Jon's talk on video game ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCVVLAs9mJU- Jon's talk on motivation and burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kh8pNRWOo- Iain McGilchrist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Rupert Spira interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocP6JSyicY0- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:46 - Jon recounts people using him for clicks
- 00:05:53 - Too many wannabe gurus, lack of instruction
- 00:08:00 - Curt's manipulation of formal film aspects
- 00:09:34 - Goal of understanding the universe
- 00:17:23 - Understanding self vs universe
- 00:19:41 - Limits of language and truth
- 00:25:10 - Video game design and building a TOE
- 00:33:22 - What works in Braid aesthetics
- 00:44:03 - Game mechanics vs theme
- 00:54:29 - Struggling to explain true art
- 00:56:06 - True art vs propaganda
- 01:04:01 - Dislike of contemporary art
- 01:12:06 - Jon on game reviews and art
- 01:32:32 - Specifics of Jon's game design
- 01:42:02 - Rupert Spira in The Witness
- 01:47:08 - Original ideas are difficult
- 01:49:34 - Meditation and insights
- 02:00:20 - Materialism vs qualia vs stories vs models
- 02:06:25 - Wolfram's physics model
- 02:09:21 - Free will is too simple
- 02:16:12 - Super Bunyhop & Joseph Anderson review
- 02:16:39 - Dunkey?
- 02:16:45 - VR interesting but not for immersion
- 02:22:54 - Stanley Parable
- 02:23:36 - OpenAI applied to games
- 02:26:00 - Unreal Engine 5 hype?
- 02:31:24 - [ForceField] On Henri Bergson
- 02:32:49 - [stef] Subconscious artistic expression
- 02:34:41 - [Steven Brent] Games vs other media emotions
- 02:36:45 - [Pooja Soni] Games helping mental illness
- 02:40:27 - [James R] Mind uploading
- 02:43:31 - [Tom] Analytic vs intuitive vs supra‑rational
- 02:45:34 - [Chris Merola] Sausage Roll praised
- 02:48:42 - [championchap] Aphantasia and design
- 02:49:50 - [Brian Mauch] Industry criticism
- 02:51:41 - [James Jones] Neuralink
- 02:53:37 - [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai language opinions
- 02:56:33 - [Lara Lebeu] Connection to non‑duality teachers
- 02:59:35 - Societal stagnation point
- 03:04:00 - [Mr. K] Kojima speculation
- 03:04:16 - [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Braid copycats question
- 03:06:31 - [Wes Lord] Burnout and motivation
- 03:08:45 - [bc1n0] Beta access request
- 03:10:54 - [Michael Bespalov] Hades early access model
- 03:13:22 - Playtesting methods
- 03:15:25 - [Ivan] Free speech thoughts
- 03:21:07 - Weinstein, Thiel, stagnation revisit
- 03:26:02 - SCRUM vs Kanban work process
- 03:29:49 - [Ruari VK] Why it's called The Witness

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/80f47smhYEI
- Jon's talk on video game ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCVVLAs9mJU
- Jon's talk on motivation and burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kh8pNRWOo
- Iain McGilchrist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- Rupert Spira interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocP6JSyicY0
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 13159 no Ross Coulthart: The Wilson Memos and the Fight for UFO Disclosure https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Acclaimed journalist Ross Coulthart investigates the UFO phenomenon, discussing the Wilson memo, the SAFIRE project, and human abductions. The episode explores evidence, government involvement, and the broader implications for science and society.SPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOEb- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- In Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Sight-Investigation-Impossible-Science/dp/B09B7ZJ9TP/ (not an affiliate link)- ALGO's podcast (Amjad's): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Tom Delonge / Brian Keating / Jim Semivan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSdg3nwxoo- The UFO Podcast with Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpgwNkO7fY- Truthseekers (Steve Cambian): https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo interview ("somber"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM- Project Unity podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectUnity- Red Panda Koala (Tom Delonge documentary): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSbzThCfsiETLp3eOdVkNw- NASA Footage (STS-48 Shuttle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVvEdPXOXg- James Oberg's debunk: http://www.jamesoberg.com/sts48.html- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc- Order it here: https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI- Brian Keating YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:12:00 -0000 Ross Coulthart on UFOs, Wilson Memo, SAFIRE Project, and Human Abductions #NASAtellthetruth full 78 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE Acclaimed journalist, Ross Coulthart, investigates the UFO phenomenon. Sponsors: https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOEb for 25% off Curiosity Stream. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -In Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Sight-Investigation-Impossible-Science/dp/B09B7ZJ9TP/ (not an affiliate link) -ALGO's podcast (Amjad's): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ -Tom Delonge / Brian Keating / Jim Semivan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSdg3nwxoo -The UFO Podcast with Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpgwNkO7fY -Truthseekers (Steve Cambian): https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow -Luis Elizondo interview ("somber"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM -Project Unity podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectUnity -Red Panda Koala (Tom Delonge documentary): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSbzThCfsiETLp3eOdVkNw -NASA Footage (STS-48 Shuttle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVvEdPXOXg -James Oberg's debunk: http://www.jamesoberg.com/sts48.html -Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc LINKS NOT MENTIONED BUT PERTINENT: -Check out friend of the show (scientist on board with the Galileo Project), Prof. Brian Keating who has a new book out, Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner distilling his interviews with 9 Nobel Prize winners into actionable wisdom, tools, and life-hacks to release one's inner genius. Order it here https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI and tune into Brian’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating THANK YOU: -BigPhilCombo (on the discord) for managing the Discord voluntarily and making it a place where almost 900 people talk respectfully Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Acclaimed journalist Ross Coulthart investigates the UFO phenomenon, discussing the Wilson memo, the SAFIRE project, and human abductions. The episode explores evidence, government involvement, and the broader implications for science and society.SPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOEb- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- In Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Sight-Investigation-Impossible-Science/dp/B09B7ZJ9TP/ (not an affiliate link)- ALGO's podcast (Amjad's): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Tom Delonge / Brian Keating / Jim Semivan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSdg3nwxoo- The UFO Podcast with Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpgwNkO7fY- Truthseekers (Steve Cambian): https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo interview ("somber"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM- Project Unity podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectUnity- Red Panda Koala (Tom Delonge documentary): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSbzThCfsiETLp3eOdVkNw- NASA Footage (STS-48 Shuttle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVvEdPXOXg- James Oberg's debunk: http://www.jamesoberg.com/sts48.html- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc- Order it here: https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI- Brian Keating YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Curiosity Stream: 25% off https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOEb
- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.com

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- In Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Sight-Investigation-Impossible-Science/dp/B09B7ZJ9TP/ (not an affiliate link)
- ALGO's podcast (Amjad's): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ
- Tom Delonge / Brian Keating / Jim Semivan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSdg3nwxoo
- The UFO Podcast with Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpgwNkO7fY
- Truthseekers (Steve Cambian): https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow
- Luis Elizondo interview ("somber"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM
- Project Unity podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectUnity
- Red Panda Koala (Tom Delonge documentary): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSbzThCfsiETLp3eOdVkNw
- NASA Footage (STS-48 Shuttle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVvEdPXOXg
- James Oberg's debunk: http://www.jamesoberg.com/sts48.html
- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc
- Order it here: https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI
- Brian Keating YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating
- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11830 no Curt Jaimungal Reads "Is God a Taoist?" by Raymond Smullyan https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt reads Raymond Smullyan’s essay “Is God A Taoist?” and offers commentary on its playful logic and Taoist perspective on divinity. He also reflects on Smullyan’s broader influence as a mathematician and philosopher. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw - Raymond Smullyan's book: amazon.com/Tao-Silent-Raymond-M-Smullyan/dp/0060674695/ (not an affiliate link) - Read along with the excerpt: https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:28:00 -0000 [Special] Curt reads ”Is God A Taoist?” by Raymond Smullyan (with commentary) full 77 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw The late Raymond Smullyan was an American mathematician, logician, Taoist, and philosopher who's writings are beloved. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Raymond Smullyan's book: amazon.com/Tao-Silent-Raymond-M-Smullyan/dp/0060674695/ (not an affiliate link) -Read along with the excerpt: https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html THANK YOU: -Jacob Smullyan (Raymond's cousin) who cheered me on and gave me the go-ahead to record this, bringing the joy of Raymond's work to more people. TIMESTAMPS: None. * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Curt reads Raymond Smullyan’s essay “Is God A Taoist?” and offers commentary on its playful logic and Taoist perspective on divinity. He also reflects on Smullyan’s broader influence as a mathematician and philosopher. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw - Raymond Smullyan's book: amazon.com/Tao-Silent-Raymond-M-Smullyan/dp/0060674695/ (not an affiliate link) - Read along with the excerpt: https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
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- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
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- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw
- Raymond Smullyan's book: amazon.com/Tao-Silent-Raymond-M-Smullyan/dp/0060674695/ (not an affiliate link)
- Read along with the excerpt: https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 3532 no Leo Gura: Ego Death, God, and Whether Reality Is a Dream https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Leo Gura and Curt dive into ego death, the nature of God, and whether reality is a dream, weaving these themes into a broader discussion of theories of everything. The conversation blends philosophy, physics, and personal insight, ending with an open AMA segment.- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.com- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w- Part 1 with Leo Gura (watch first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w8k4smC74- Chris Langan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA- Frank Yang (questions): https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwC63Ol9xj3GyR3Ef94AaABCQ- Tyler Goldstein's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52EW8SxJVw- Fakery's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJ5cuguHNc- Steve Scully's TOE: https://www.cascadinguniverse.org/- Unreleased and unlisted Matthew Phillips interview: https://youtu.be/DTC6ZW4_VKk- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:21:00 -0000 Leo Gura on Ego Death, God, Reality vs Dream, TOEs, and an ”Ask Me Anything” full 76 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w And we go even deeper... Sponsors: https://www.projecttranscend.com/ for Transcend. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Part 1 with Leo Gura (watch first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w8k4smC74 -Raymond Smullyan "Is God A Taoist" reading: COMING -Chris Langan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA -Frank Yang (questions): https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwC63Ol9xj3GyR3Ef94AaABCQ -Tyler Goldstein's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52EW8SxJVw -Fakery's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJ5cuguHNc -Steve Scully's TOE: https://www.cascadinguniverse.org/ -Unreleased and unlisted Matthew Phillips interview: https://youtu.be/DTC6ZW4_VKk THANK YOU: -Jess Palmer -Sam Thompson Leo Gura and Curt dive into ego death, the nature of God, and whether reality is a dream, weaving these themes into a broader discussion of theories of everything. The conversation blends philosophy, physics, and personal insight, ending with an open AMA segment.- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.com- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w- Part 1 with Leo Gura (watch first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w8k4smC74- Chris Langan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA- Frank Yang (questions): https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwC63Ol9xj3GyR3Ef94AaABCQ- Tyler Goldstein's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52EW8SxJVw- Fakery's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJ5cuguHNc- Steve Scully's TOE: https://www.cascadinguniverse.org/- Unreleased and unlisted Matthew Phillips interview: https://youtu.be/DTC6ZW4_VKk- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/
- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo: http://algo.com

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w
- Part 1 with Leo Gura (watch first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w8k4smC74
- Chris Langan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA
- Frank Yang (questions): https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwC63Ol9xj3GyR3Ef94AaABCQ
- Tyler Goldstein's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52EW8SxJVw
- Fakery's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJ5cuguHNc
- Steve Scully's TOE: https://www.cascadinguniverse.org/
- Unreleased and unlisted Matthew Phillips interview: https://youtu.be/DTC6ZW4_VKk
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 27357 no Noam Chomsky: Why Sam Harris Is Wrong About Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges evidence-based belief limits and debates vaccine mandates and phenomenology The dialogue also weaves in debates with Sam Harris, Husserlian phenomenology, and Kripkenstein’s rule‑following paradox, offering a deep dive into both scientific and continental perspectives.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:10 - Beliefs with least evidence- 00:03:45 - Phenomenology and consciousness- 00:05:50 - Hume as rationalist?- 00:08:05 - Retrocausality and free will- 00:09:55 - Descriptivist vs causal theory- 00:18:36 - Meaning of cognitive plan- 00:20:47 - Recursion in human language- 00:22:39 - Stone duality and formal languages- 00:25:40 - Pre‑linguistic consciousness- 00:28:39 - Consciousness-language link- 00:30:37 - Multiculturalism vs progress- 00:34:18 - Sam Harris Middle East debate- 00:37:38 - Mandated vaccination trust- 00:46:10 - Chomsky on Stoicism- 00:47:48 - Continental philosophy overview- 00:48:28 - Animal agriculture ethics- 00:54:57 - Language after brain trauma- 00:56:35 - Universal grammar legacy- 01:02:45 - Questions for Noam- 01:05:36 - Kripkenstein paradoxSPONSORS:- CuriosityStream: Use code TOE to save 25% off today. https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off. https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: for supply chain AI. http://algo.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:55:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky on Consciousness, Sam Harris, Mandating Vaccines, Husserl, and Kripkenstein full 75 Theories of Everything Sponsors: Go to https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE and use code TOE to save 25% off today. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.  00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:10 [finding blanks] Which of your beliefs do you hold most tenaciously that has the least evidence? 00:03:45 [Mohit Mukherji] Is phenomenology (in the tradition of Husserl etc.) an adequate way to study consciousness 00:05:50 [Jake Watson] Can you ask him why he thinks Hume was a rationalist? 00:08:05 [Laura] Retrocausality and free will 00:09:55 [Cybmor] Russell's descriptivist theory, Kripke's causal theory, semantic externalism 00:18:36 [Kelly Gerling] What does it mean to make a "plan" cognitively? 00:20:47 [Joe Smith] Is recursion an intrinsic and universal property of all human E - language? (as opposed to I - Language) 00:22:39 [Sam Thompson] Stone Duality and studying formal languages topologically 00:25:40 [Chris Langan] Pre-linguistic consciousness / insight 00:28:39 [Chris Langan] Consciousness and language association 00:30:37 [Peter Glinos] Incompatibility between multiculturalism and "progress" 00:34:18 [John Doe] Debate with Sam Harris on the Middle East? 00:37:38 [Someone] Mandated vaccination / why trust the gov't and large pharmaceutical corporations? 00:46:10 [Harjot Singh] Chomsky's thoughts on Stoicism 00:47:48 [John Clever] Heidegger, Husserl, and Kierkegaard / Continental philosophy in general 00:48:28 [George Holliday] Eating animals contradicts being moral + animal agriculture in general 00:54:57 [John Tillo] Speaking a new language after brain trauma 00:56:35 [Karl Héðinn] The legacy concerning his Universal grammar + people calling Noam an “essentialist” 01:02:45 [Debra] What questions does Noam have for us? 01:05:36 [William Patterson] On the Kripkenstein Rule Following Paradox Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges evidence-based belief limits and debates vaccine mandates and phenomenology The dialogue also weaves in debates with Sam Harris, Husserlian phenomenology, and Kripkenstein’s rule‑following paradox, offering a deep dive into both scientific and continental perspectives.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:10 - Beliefs with least evidence- 00:03:45 - Phenomenology and consciousness- 00:05:50 - Hume as rationalist?- 00:08:05 - Retrocausality and free will- 00:09:55 - Descriptivist vs causal theory- 00:18:36 - Meaning of cognitive plan- 00:20:47 - Recursion in human language- 00:22:39 - Stone duality and formal languages- 00:25:40 - Pre‑linguistic consciousness- 00:28:39 - Consciousness-language link- 00:30:37 - Multiculturalism vs progress- 00:34:18 - Sam Harris Middle East debate- 00:37:38 - Mandated vaccination trust- 00:46:10 - Chomsky on Stoicism- 00:47:48 - Continental philosophy overview- 00:48:28 - Animal agriculture ethics- 00:54:57 - Language after brain trauma- 00:56:35 - Universal grammar legacy- 01:02:45 - Questions for Noam- 01:05:36 - Kripkenstein paradoxSPONSORS:- CuriosityStream: Use code TOE to save 25% off today. https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off. https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: for supply chain AI. http://algo.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:10 - Beliefs with least evidence
- 00:03:45 - Phenomenology and consciousness
- 00:05:50 - Hume as rationalist?
- 00:08:05 - Retrocausality and free will
- 00:09:55 - Descriptivist vs causal theory
- 00:18:36 - Meaning of cognitive plan
- 00:20:47 - Recursion in human language
- 00:22:39 - Stone duality and formal languages
- 00:25:40 - Pre‑linguistic consciousness
- 00:28:39 - Consciousness-language link
- 00:30:37 - Multiculturalism vs progress
- 00:34:18 - Sam Harris Middle East debate
- 00:37:38 - Mandated vaccination trust
- 00:46:10 - Chomsky on Stoicism
- 00:47:48 - Continental philosophy overview
- 00:48:28 - Animal agriculture ethics
- 00:54:57 - Language after brain trauma
- 00:56:35 - Universal grammar legacy
- 01:02:45 - Questions for Noam
- 01:05:36 - Kripkenstein paradox

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]]> 4432 no Dror Bar-Natan: What Knots Reveal About Quantum Field Theory https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Dror Bar‑Natan explores the deep connections between knot theory and quantum field theory, discusses insights from Ed Witten and Eric Weinstein, and reflects on the nature of mathematical research and teaching. He also shares personal routines, thoughts on creativity, and the philosophical implications of mathematics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory- 00:10:19 - Another QFT / Knot Theory connection or analogy- 00:20:46 - Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar‑Natan's PhD on Chern‑Simons- 00:24:08 - Homology and Cohomology- 00:32:54 - Dror's average day / routines / laziness- 00:35:23 - What is "work" for a Professor? How much of it is thinking vs. reading etc.?- 00:36:50 - All the research is to support teaching- 00:41:34 - Motivated examples are what's missing in math teaching- 00:47:35 - Are you more creative when younger or older?- 00:48:43 - Being "systematic" with learning and research- 00:50:37 - Rant against theorems and proofs (emphasis)- 00:54:51 - What understanding a mathematical concept looks like- 01:03:35 - On laziness, strengths, and weaknesses in mathematics- 01:07:47 - Advice for the struggling mathematician- 01:09:30 - What did Dror learn from studying with Ed Witten- 01:12:12 - On Eric Weinstein- 01:19:32 - Knot Theory and Physics (again)- 01:20:10 - Why can't physics of 2 or 3 dimensions be extended to 4 easily?- 01:34:21 - Hard Problem of Consciousness- 01:35:54 - The problems Dror thinks about daily- 01:37:49 - What direction would he like mathematics research to head in?- 01:40:26 - Philosophy of math (ultra‑finitism)- 01:44:45 - Pure mathematics in service to applied mathematics- 01:47:14 - How to learn a new field of mathematics- 01:47:15 - Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics- 01:48:28 - On IQ- 01:51:06 - What do you think about biology / psychology / philosophy- 01:54:03 - What led him into the field of mathematics? Can anyone learn advanced math?- 02:03:52 - Do we need to make new research institutions not linked to academia?- 02:06:04 - Bias in academia- 02:10:15 - What's a mathematician? Who's a mathematician and who's not?- 02:14:31 - Does he think there is a connection between knot theory and protein folding?- 02:19:49 - Is math a human construct?- 02:22:50 - Does he believe in a concept of god?- 05:19:49 - Ramanujan and his Goddess- 02:23:47 - Revealed story that Dror has about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma- 02:30:27 - Bible Code and applying advanced math in one's life- 02:37:26 - Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" that 1+1=2?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- PDF link of notes: https://tinyurl.com/4u4ru2yh- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:22:43 -0000 Dror Bar Natan on Knot Theory, Learning from Ed Witten, Eric Weinstein, and Quantum Field Theory full 74 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c Dror Bar-Natan is a Professor of mathematic who's interests include knot theory, QFT, and Khovanov homology Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: PDF link of notes: https://tinyurl.com/4u4ru2yh TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:29 Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory 00:10:19 Another QFT / Knot Theory connection or analogy 00:20:46 Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar-Natan's PhD on Chern-Simons 00:24:08 Homology and Cohomology 00:32:54 Dror's average day / routines / laziness 00:35:23 What is "work" for a Professor? How much of it is thinking vs. reading etc.? 00:36:50 All the research is to support teaching 00:41:34 Motivated examples are what's missing in math teaching  00:47:35 Are you more creative when younger or older? 00:48:43 Being "systematic" with learning and research 00:50:37 Rant against theorems and proofs (emphasis) 00:54:51 What understanding a mathematical concept looks like 01:03:35 On laziness, strengths, and weaknesses in mathematics 01:07:47 Advice for the struggling mathematician 01:09:30 What did Dror learn from studying with Ed Witten 01:12:12 On Eric Weinstein 01:19:32 Knot Theory and Physics (again) 01:20:10 Why can't physics of 2 or 3 dimensions be extended to 4 easily? 01:34:21 Hard Problem of Consciousness 01:35:54 The problems Dror thinks about daily 01:37:49 What direction would he like mathematics research to head in? 01:40:26 Philosophy of math (ultra-finitism) 01:44:45 Pure mathematics in service to applied mathematics 01:47:14 How to learn a new field of mathematics 01:47:15 [the scientific mystical philosopher] Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics 01:48:28 [Romain Gicquad] On IQ 01:51:06 [Tori Ko] ​What do you think about biology / psychology / philosophy 01:54:03 [Phill Thomas] What led him into the field of mathematics? Can anyone can learn advanced math? 02:03:52 [Tyler Goldstein] Do we need to make new research institutions not linked to academia? 02:06:04 Bias in academia 02:10:15 What's a mathematician? Who's a mathematician and who's not? 02:14:31 [Ashley Shipp] Does he think there is a connection between knot theory and protein folding? 02:19:49 [Jack Dysart] Is math a human construct? 02:22:50 [cx777o] Does he believe in a concept of god? 05:19:49 [Bill McGonigle] Ramanujan and his Goddess 02:23:47 Revealed story that Dror has about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma 02:30:27 [Harinivas P] Bible Code and applying advanced math in one's life 02:37:26 [Roy Dopson] Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" that 1+1=2? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Dror Bar‑Natan explores the deep connections between knot theory and quantum field theory, discusses insights from Ed Witten and Eric Weinstein, and reflects on the nature of mathematical research and teaching. He also shares personal routines, thoughts on creativity, and the philosophical implications of mathematics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory- 00:10:19 - Another QFT / Knot Theory connection or analogy- 00:20:46 - Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar‑Natan's PhD on Chern‑Simons- 00:24:08 - Homology and Cohomology- 00:32:54 - Dror's average day / routines / laziness- 00:35:23 - What is "work" for a Professor? How much of it is thinking vs. reading etc.?- 00:36:50 - All the research is to support teaching- 00:41:34 - Motivated examples are what's missing in math teaching- 00:47:35 - Are you more creative when younger or older?- 00:48:43 - Being "systematic" with learning and research- 00:50:37 - Rant against theorems and proofs (emphasis)- 00:54:51 - What understanding a mathematical concept looks like- 01:03:35 - On laziness, strengths, and weaknesses in mathematics- 01:07:47 - Advice for the struggling mathematician- 01:09:30 - What did Dror learn from studying with Ed Witten- 01:12:12 - On Eric Weinstein- 01:19:32 - Knot Theory and Physics (again)- 01:20:10 - Why can't physics of 2 or 3 dimensions be extended to 4 easily?- 01:34:21 - Hard Problem of Consciousness- 01:35:54 - The problems Dror thinks about daily- 01:37:49 - What direction would he like mathematics research to head in?- 01:40:26 - Philosophy of math (ultra‑finitism)- 01:44:45 - Pure mathematics in service to applied mathematics- 01:47:14 - How to learn a new field of mathematics- 01:47:15 - Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics- 01:48:28 - On IQ- 01:51:06 - What do you think about biology / psychology / philosophy- 01:54:03 - What led him into the field of mathematics? Can anyone learn advanced math?- 02:03:52 - Do we need to make new research institutions not linked to academia?- 02:06:04 - Bias in academia- 02:10:15 - What's a mathematician? Who's a mathematician and who's not?- 02:14:31 - Does he think there is a connection between knot theory and protein folding?- 02:19:49 - Is math a human construct?- 02:22:50 - Does he believe in a concept of god?- 05:19:49 - Ramanujan and his Goddess- 02:23:47 - Revealed story that Dror has about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma- 02:30:27 - Bible Code and applying advanced math in one's life- 02:37:26 - Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" that 1+1=2?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- PDF link of notes: https://tinyurl.com/4u4ru2yh- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:29 - Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory
- 00:10:19 - Another QFT / Knot Theory connection or analogy
- 00:20:46 - Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar‑Natan's PhD on Chern‑Simons
- 00:24:08 - Homology and Cohomology
- 00:32:54 - Dror's average day / routines / laziness
- 00:35:23 - What is "work" for a Professor? How much of it is thinking vs. reading etc.?
- 00:36:50 - All the research is to support teaching
- 00:41:34 - Motivated examples are what's missing in math teaching
- 00:47:35 - Are you more creative when younger or older?
- 00:48:43 - Being "systematic" with learning and research
- 00:50:37 - Rant against theorems and proofs (emphasis)
- 00:54:51 - What understanding a mathematical concept looks like
- 01:03:35 - On laziness, strengths, and weaknesses in mathematics
- 01:07:47 - Advice for the struggling mathematician
- 01:09:30 - What did Dror learn from studying with Ed Witten
- 01:12:12 - On Eric Weinstein
- 01:19:32 - Knot Theory and Physics (again)
- 01:20:10 - Why can't physics of 2 or 3 dimensions be extended to 4 easily?
- 01:34:21 - Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 01:35:54 - The problems Dror thinks about daily
- 01:37:49 - What direction would he like mathematics research to head in?
- 01:40:26 - Philosophy of math (ultra‑finitism)
- 01:44:45 - Pure mathematics in service to applied mathematics
- 01:47:14 - How to learn a new field of mathematics
- 01:47:15 - Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics
- 01:48:28 - On IQ
- 01:51:06 - What do you think about biology / psychology / philosophy
- 01:54:03 - What led him into the field of mathematics? Can anyone learn advanced math?
- 02:03:52 - Do we need to make new research institutions not linked to academia?
- 02:06:04 - Bias in academia
- 02:10:15 - What's a mathematician? Who's a mathematician and who's not?
- 02:14:31 - Does he think there is a connection between knot theory and protein folding?
- 02:19:49 - Is math a human construct?
- 02:22:50 - Does he believe in a concept of god?
- 05:19:49 - Ramanujan and his Goddess
- 02:23:47 - Revealed story that Dror has about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma
- 02:30:27 - Bible Code and applying advanced math in one's life
- 02:37:26 - Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" that 1+1=2?

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- PDF link of notes: https://tinyurl.com/4u4ru2yh
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 10086 no Leo Gura: Infinite Consciousness, God Realization, and Free Will https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal and Leo Gura explore infinite consciousness, god realization, free will, and love, weaving together physics, philosophy, and personal experience. The conversation dives into nondualism, solipsism, psychedelics, and moral questions while questioning the nature of reality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:15 - Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism- 00:10:12 - Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung- 00:14:05 - Embodying a philosophy- 00:22:35 - Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism- 00:27:08 - Physics and consciousness depend on one another- 00:32:36 - Reality is a dream and truth- 00:45:12 - Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem- 01:11:02 - Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies- 01:27:25 - Using language is delusive and deficient- 01:30:49 - The two kinds of "love"- 01:43:19 - Being precise with one's words- 01:59:25 - Free will- 02:15:23 - The reason the universe was created- 02:23:55 - Creation and destruction (the same? different?)- 02:30:03 - Paradoxes and contradictions- 02:41:34 - Meditative exercise for God realization- 02:55:56 - On Donald Hoffman- 03:08:15 - Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?)- 03:19:34 - Ego, and free will- 03:26:43 - Leo's own self-deception- 03:29:37 - The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories)- 03:49:50 - On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape- 04:01:35 - Experimentations with psychedelics- 04:09:42 - How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism- 04:19:05 - On attachment (beneficial or not?)- 04:22:51 - Thomas Campbell- 04:30:31 - Bernardo Kastrup- 04:33:47 - Frank Yang- 04:51:28 - Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt)- 05:03:49 - Curt is too selfish to have a TOE- 05:05:52 - When you realize you're God, the universe ends- 05:09:11 - Why use the term "God"?- 05:12:58 - Principle of impermanence not impermanent?- 05:14:39 - Proof that you have free will- 05:19:49 - "Everyone has good intentions"- 05:23:08 - Hate comes from love- 05:31:45 - Interview with Matthew Phillips of TranscendSPONSORS:- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/R-w8k4smC74- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:32:13 -0000 Leo Gura on Infinite Consciousness, God Realization, Free Will, and Love full 73 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/R-w8k4smC74 Sponsors: https://www.projecttranscend.com/ for Transcend. https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.  Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:15 Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism 00:10:12 Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung 00:14:05 Embodying a philosophy 00:22:35 Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism  00:27:08 Physics and consciousness depend on one another 00:32:36 Reality is a dream and truth 00:45:12 Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem 01:11:02 Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies 01:27:25 Using language is delusive and deficient 01:30:49 The two kinds of "love" 01:43:19 Being precise with one's words 01:59:25 Free will 02:15:23 The reason the universe was created 02:23:55 Creation and destruction (the same? different?) 02:30:03 Paradoxes and contradictions 02:41:34 Meditative exercise for God realization 02:55:56 On Donald Hoffman 03:08:15 Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?) 03:19:34 Ego, and free will 03:26:43 Leo's own self-deception 03:29:37 The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories) 03:49:50 On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape 04:01:35 Experimentations with psychedelics  04:09:42 How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism 04:19:05 On attachment (beneficial or not?) 04:22:51 Thomas Campbell 04:30:31 Bernardo Kastrup 04:33:47 Frank Yang 04:51:28 Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt) 05:03:49 Curt is too selfish to have a TOE 05:05:52 When you realize you're God, the universe ends 05:09:11 Why use the term "God"? 05:12:58 Principle of impermanence not impermanent? 05:14:39 Proof that you have free will 05:19:49 "Everyone has good intentions" 05:23:08 Hate comes from love 05:31:45 Interview with Matthew Phillips of Transcend * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Curt Jaimungal and Leo Gura explore infinite consciousness, god realization, free will, and love, weaving together physics, philosophy, and personal experience. The conversation dives into nondualism, solipsism, psychedelics, and moral questions while questioning the nature of reality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:15 - Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism- 00:10:12 - Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung- 00:14:05 - Embodying a philosophy- 00:22:35 - Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism- 00:27:08 - Physics and consciousness depend on one another- 00:32:36 - Reality is a dream and truth- 00:45:12 - Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem- 01:11:02 - Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies- 01:27:25 - Using language is delusive and deficient- 01:30:49 - The two kinds of "love"- 01:43:19 - Being precise with one's words- 01:59:25 - Free will- 02:15:23 - The reason the universe was created- 02:23:55 - Creation and destruction (the same? different?)- 02:30:03 - Paradoxes and contradictions- 02:41:34 - Meditative exercise for God realization- 02:55:56 - On Donald Hoffman- 03:08:15 - Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?)- 03:19:34 - Ego, and free will- 03:26:43 - Leo's own self-deception- 03:29:37 - The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories)- 03:49:50 - On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape- 04:01:35 - Experimentations with psychedelics- 04:09:42 - How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism- 04:19:05 - On attachment (beneficial or not?)- 04:22:51 - Thomas Campbell- 04:30:31 - Bernardo Kastrup- 04:33:47 - Frank Yang- 04:51:28 - Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt)- 05:03:49 - Curt is too selfish to have a TOE- 05:05:52 - When you realize you're God, the universe ends- 05:09:11 - Why use the term "God"?- 05:12:58 - Principle of impermanence not impermanent?- 05:14:39 - Proof that you have free will- 05:19:49 - "Everyone has good intentions"- 05:23:08 - Hate comes from love- 05:31:45 - Interview with Matthew Phillips of TranscendSPONSORS:- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/R-w8k4smC74- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:15 - Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism
- 00:10:12 - Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung
- 00:14:05 - Embodying a philosophy
- 00:22:35 - Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism
- 00:27:08 - Physics and consciousness depend on one another
- 00:32:36 - Reality is a dream and truth
- 00:45:12 - Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem
- 01:11:02 - Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies
- 01:27:25 - Using language is delusive and deficient
- 01:30:49 - The two kinds of "love"
- 01:43:19 - Being precise with one's words
- 01:59:25 - Free will
- 02:15:23 - The reason the universe was created
- 02:23:55 - Creation and destruction (the same? different?)
- 02:30:03 - Paradoxes and contradictions
- 02:41:34 - Meditative exercise for God realization
- 02:55:56 - On Donald Hoffman
- 03:08:15 - Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?)
- 03:19:34 - Ego, and free will
- 03:26:43 - Leo's own self-deception
- 03:29:37 - The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories)
- 03:49:50 - On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape
- 04:01:35 - Experimentations with psychedelics
- 04:09:42 - How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism
- 04:19:05 - On attachment (beneficial or not?)
- 04:22:51 - Thomas Campbell
- 04:30:31 - Bernardo Kastrup
- 04:33:47 - Frank Yang
- 04:51:28 - Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt)
- 05:03:49 - Curt is too selfish to have a TOE
- 05:05:52 - When you realize you're God, the universe ends
- 05:09:11 - Why use the term "God"?
- 05:12:58 - Principle of impermanence not impermanent?
- 05:14:39 - Proof that you have free will
- 05:19:49 - "Everyone has good intentions"
- 05:23:08 - Hate comes from love
- 05:31:45 - Interview with Matthew Phillips of Transcend

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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 21652 no Travis Walton: What I Saw Inside the UFO That Took Me https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Travis Walton recounts his UFO abduction experience, describing alien faces and the craft's interior The conversation also explores his experiences with psychedelics, the physics of the craft, and the broader UFO phenomenon.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Why Travis sees many UFOs- 00:05:01 - Saqib Ali: incident aspect he avoids- 00:07:03 - I-5 pyramidal UFO sighting- 00:08:39 - Pregnant girlfriend alien experience- 00:11:43 - Does Travis regret the abduction?- 00:13:24 - DMT, psychedelics and aliens- 00:14:41 - Consciousness and telepathy- 00:16:27 - jonny 80: new tech memories- 00:19:54 - New screen details- 00:22:47 - Steve Cambian: Roger Lier association- 00:26:31 - Roger Mawby: alien face with nose and mouth?- 00:27:00 - Did Travis watch Betty Hill case?- 00:27:46 - Steve Cambian: Mike Rogers hoax claim- 00:35:16 - Who is the filmmaker against Travis?- 00:40:11 - Archer: Skinny Bob- 00:41:01 - Smells inside the craft- 00:41:45 - Jackson Vega: thoughts on Steven Greer- 01:40:54 - Randol: were aliens part of craft?- 01:41:53 - Jason Brown: other physical evidence?- 01:43:54 - Dynomyte Bizquick: gravity on craft?- 01:45:37 - How did aliens walk?- 01:46:33 - Benito: did they heal you?- 01:47:24 - Impact on view of death and God- 01:48:29 - Kelley Waldrip accusation of lying- 01:54:21 - Eve Clancy: multiple abductions?- 01:54:59 - Bilbo Baggins: UAP disclosures same craft?- 01:55:55 - Noise of the craft- 01:58:08 - John Doe: UFO story origin- 01:58:54 - Buck Fanx: communication between beings- 01:59:24 - Freedom Loving Fool: underwater vs aerial?- 01:59:40 - Freedom Fighter: UFOs as psy ops?- 02:02:05 - Dynomyte Bizquick: alien depictions vs sightings- 02:02:50 - Testing clothes for radiation- 02:03:21 - Stephon Exodus: amazement at repeated questions- 02:04:48 - Steve Cambien: Roger Lier inspect pregnant girlfriend?- 02:08:25 - Tim: recall signs / symbolsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0Myis6JOaZw- Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1- Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ- Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Aug 2021 22:39:00 -0000 Travis Walton on Being Abducted, Alien Faces, and Being Inside a UFO full 72 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0Myis6JOaZw Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.  Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything THANK YOU: Thank you EndlessKettle (Ollie) for helping me with the questions TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:38 Why has Travis seen so many UFOs when most have seen none? 00:05:01 [Saqib Ali] Aspect about the incident that he doesn't like talking about 00:07:03 I-5 Sighting of a Pyramidal / Triangular UFO 00:08:39 Pregnant girlfriend alien experience -- no longer pregnant afterward. 00:11:43 Does Travis regret that the abduction occurred? 00:13:24 Travis done DMT? Psychedelics and his experience with aliens 00:14:41 Consciousness and telepathy 00:16:27 [jonny 80] Any new memories of advanced technology? 00:19:54 New details of a "screen" (with a drawing later) 00:22:47 [Steve Cambian] Roger Lier association 00:26:31 [Roger Mawby] Did the aliens have a face with a nose and mouth? 00:27:00 Did Travis watch The UFO Incident (Betty Hill case) prior to his case? 00:27:46 [Steve Cambian] Mike Rogers says it's a hoax 00:35:16 Who's the filmmaker against Travis? 00:40:11 [Archer, emissary of gorgonites] Skinny Bob 00:41:01 Smells inside the craft 00:41:45 [Jackson Vega] What do you think of Steven Greer? 01:40:54 [Randol] Were the aliens PART of the craft? 01:41:53 [Jason Brown] What else is physical evidence near the abduction site 01:43:54 [Dynomyte Bizquick] Was gravity different on the craft? 01:45:37 How did the aliens walk? 01:46:33 [Benito] Did they grab you to heal you? 01:47:24 How has this affected his view on death and God? 01:48:29 Kelley Waldrip's accusation that Travis is lying 01:54:21 [Eve Clancy] Have you been abducted more than once? 01:54:59 [Bilbo Baggins] The UAP disclosures, are they the same craft that you've seen 01:55:55 More about the noise of the craft 01:58:08 [John Doe] Coincident about making up a UFO story when younger 01:58:54 [Buck Fanx] Did the other beings communicate with one another 01:59:24 [Freedom Loving Fool] Could you tell if you were underwater or aerial 01:59:40 Freedom Fighter] UFO's as psy ops? Are they threats? 02:02:05 [Dynomyte Bizquick] Do popular alien depictions resemble what you've seen? 02:02:50 Testing his clothes (for radiation etc.) 02:03:21 [Stephon Exodus] Is he amazed that people still ask him about his abduction 02:04:48 [Steve Cambien] Did Roger Lier inspect Travis' pregnant girlfriend? 02:08:25 [Tim] Do you recall seeing signs / symbols Travis Walton recounts his UFO abduction experience, describing alien faces and the craft's interior The conversation also explores his experiences with psychedelics, the physics of the craft, and the broader UFO phenomenon.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Why Travis sees many UFOs- 00:05:01 - Saqib Ali: incident aspect he avoids- 00:07:03 - I-5 pyramidal UFO sighting- 00:08:39 - Pregnant girlfriend alien experience- 00:11:43 - Does Travis regret the abduction?- 00:13:24 - DMT, psychedelics and aliens- 00:14:41 - Consciousness and telepathy- 00:16:27 - jonny 80: new tech memories- 00:19:54 - New screen details- 00:22:47 - Steve Cambian: Roger Lier association- 00:26:31 - Roger Mawby: alien face with nose and mouth?- 00:27:00 - Did Travis watch Betty Hill case?- 00:27:46 - Steve Cambian: Mike Rogers hoax claim- 00:35:16 - Who is the filmmaker against Travis?- 00:40:11 - Archer: Skinny Bob- 00:41:01 - Smells inside the craft- 00:41:45 - Jackson Vega: thoughts on Steven Greer- 01:40:54 - Randol: were aliens part of craft?- 01:41:53 - Jason Brown: other physical evidence?- 01:43:54 - Dynomyte Bizquick: gravity on craft?- 01:45:37 - How did aliens walk?- 01:46:33 - Benito: did they heal you?- 01:47:24 - Impact on view of death and God- 01:48:29 - Kelley Waldrip accusation of lying- 01:54:21 - Eve Clancy: multiple abductions?- 01:54:59 - Bilbo Baggins: UAP disclosures same craft?- 01:55:55 - Noise of the craft- 01:58:08 - John Doe: UFO story origin- 01:58:54 - Buck Fanx: communication between beings- 01:59:24 - Freedom Loving Fool: underwater vs aerial?- 01:59:40 - Freedom Fighter: UFOs as psy ops?- 02:02:05 - Dynomyte Bizquick: alien depictions vs sightings- 02:02:50 - Testing clothes for radiation- 02:03:21 - Stephon Exodus: amazement at repeated questions- 02:04:48 - Steve Cambien: Roger Lier inspect pregnant girlfriend?- 02:08:25 - Tim: recall signs / symbolsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0Myis6JOaZw- Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1- Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ- Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:38 - Why Travis sees many UFOs
- 00:05:01 - Saqib Ali: incident aspect he avoids
- 00:07:03 - I-5 pyramidal UFO sighting
- 00:08:39 - Pregnant girlfriend alien experience
- 00:11:43 - Does Travis regret the abduction?
- 00:13:24 - DMT, psychedelics and aliens
- 00:14:41 - Consciousness and telepathy
- 00:16:27 - jonny 80: new tech memories
- 00:19:54 - New screen details
- 00:22:47 - Steve Cambian: Roger Lier association
- 00:26:31 - Roger Mawby: alien face with nose and mouth?
- 00:27:00 - Did Travis watch Betty Hill case?
- 00:27:46 - Steve Cambian: Mike Rogers hoax claim
- 00:35:16 - Who is the filmmaker against Travis?
- 00:40:11 - Archer: Skinny Bob
- 00:41:01 - Smells inside the craft
- 00:41:45 - Jackson Vega: thoughts on Steven Greer
- 01:40:54 - Randol: were aliens part of craft?
- 01:41:53 - Jason Brown: other physical evidence?
- 01:43:54 - Dynomyte Bizquick: gravity on craft?
- 01:45:37 - How did aliens walk?
- 01:46:33 - Benito: did they heal you?
- 01:47:24 - Impact on view of death and God
- 01:48:29 - Kelley Waldrip accusation of lying
- 01:54:21 - Eve Clancy: multiple abductions?
- 01:54:59 - Bilbo Baggins: UAP disclosures same craft?
- 01:55:55 - Noise of the craft
- 01:58:08 - John Doe: UFO story origin
- 01:58:54 - Buck Fanx: communication between beings
- 01:59:24 - Freedom Loving Fool: underwater vs aerial?
- 01:59:40 - Freedom Fighter: UFOs as psy ops?
- 02:02:05 - Dynomyte Bizquick: alien depictions vs sightings
- 02:02:50 - Testing clothes for radiation
- 02:03:21 - Stephon Exodus: amazement at repeated questions
- 02:04:48 - Steve Cambien: Roger Lier inspect pregnant girlfriend?
- 02:08:25 - Tim: recall signs / symbols

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.com

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0Myis6JOaZw
- Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1
- Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ
- Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8666 no Atlas, Matthew Widen, and Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness and Nondualism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Atlas and Matthew join Curt Jaimungal to explore podcasting, consciousness, and nondualism, drawing connections between their respective shows and broader philosophical questions.- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMgRESOURCES:- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:38:30 -0000 [Auxiliary] Atlas from "Simulation" and Matthew Widen from "Adopt Responsibility" interview Curt Jaimungal on Podcasting, Consciousness, and Nondualism full 71 Theories of Everything Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w  Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/ Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg Atlas and Matthew join Curt Jaimungal to explore podcasting, consciousness, and nondualism, drawing connections between their respective shows and broader philosophical questions.- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMgRESOURCES:- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w
- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/
- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg

RESOURCES:

- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w
- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/
- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 9642 no Zubin Damania: How Non-Dualism and Fasting Reshape Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Zubin Damania joins Curt Jaimungal to explore nondualism, fasting, consciousness, and the ways self‑fulfilling beliefs shape our reality. The conversation weaves personal anecdotes, scientific skepticism, and meditation practice into a lively discussion about free will and the limits of language.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:02 - Similarities between ZdoggMD and Theories of Everything- 00:09:34 - Uncertainty and the present moment- 00:13:11 - Self deception and lies- 00:22:59 - The nature of reality and ancient texts (Bible, Vedas, etc.)- 00:28:06 - Curt's problems with sleeping- 00:39:11 - Free will and too much chatter in the brain- 00:47:54 - Nonduality (who's experiencing the experiences?)- 00:54:24 - Belief isn't just a "thought"- 01:02:34 - Limits of language- 01:08:22 - Limits of science- 01:10:50 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 01:23:05 - Placebo and self-fulfilling beliefs being as primary as consciousness- 01:28:07 - Atheism and Sam Harris- 01:34:20 - What's fundamental, in nondualism?- 01:37:14 - Nondualism is nihilism- 01:51:41 - The public's mistrust of "science" is warranted- 02:00:57 - As podcasters, should we delete comments that decelerate conversations?- 02:05:38 - When certain topics / viewpoints become demonitized, suspicion is raised- 02:12:10 - Fasting and difficulty sleeping- 02:15:46 - Zubin and Curt exchange podcasting foibles- 02:24:17 - Rationality doesn't motivate you, and perhaps shouldn't.- 02:32:20 - Admonishments against being "left" or "right"- 02:44:40 - Live audience questions answered by Zubin on meditation and nondualismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- ZdoggMD (Zubin's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDoggMD- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:57:00 -0000 Zubin Damania on Nondualism, Fasting, Consciousness, Podcasting, and Self-fulfilling beliefs full 70 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU Zubin interviews Curt, interviewing Zubin. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: ZdoggMD (Zubin's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDoggMD TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:02 Similarities between ZdoggMD and Theories of Everything 00:09:34 Uncertainty and the present moment 00:13:11 Self deception and lies 00:22:59 The nature of reality and ancient texts (Bible, Vedas, etc.) 00:28:06 Curt's problems with sleeping 00:39:11 Free will and too much chatter in the brain 00:47:54 Nonduality (who's experiencing the experiences?) 00:54:24 Belief isn't just a "thought" 01:02:34 Limits of language 01:08:22 Limits of science 01:10:50 Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis) 01:23:05 Placebo and self-fulfilling beliefs being as primary as consciousness 01:28:07 Atheism and Sam Harris 01:34:20 What's fundamental, in nondualism? 01:37:14 Nondualism is nihilism 01:51:41 The public's mistrust of "science" is warranted 02:00:57 As podcasters, should we delete comments that decelerate conversations? 02:05:38 When certain topics / viewpoints become demonitized, suspicion is raised 02:12:10 Fasting and difficulty sleeping 02:15:46 Zubin and Curt exchange podcasting foibles 02:24:17 Rationality doesn't motivate you, and perhaps shouldn't. 02:32:20 Admonishments against being "left" or "right" 02:44:40 Live audience questions answered by Zubin on meditation and nondualism * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Zubin Damania joins Curt Jaimungal to explore nondualism, fasting, consciousness, and the ways self‑fulfilling beliefs shape our reality. The conversation weaves personal anecdotes, scientific skepticism, and meditation practice into a lively discussion about free will and the limits of language.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:02 - Similarities between ZdoggMD and Theories of Everything- 00:09:34 - Uncertainty and the present moment- 00:13:11 - Self deception and lies- 00:22:59 - The nature of reality and ancient texts (Bible, Vedas, etc.)- 00:28:06 - Curt's problems with sleeping- 00:39:11 - Free will and too much chatter in the brain- 00:47:54 - Nonduality (who's experiencing the experiences?)- 00:54:24 - Belief isn't just a "thought"- 01:02:34 - Limits of language- 01:08:22 - Limits of science- 01:10:50 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 01:23:05 - Placebo and self-fulfilling beliefs being as primary as consciousness- 01:28:07 - Atheism and Sam Harris- 01:34:20 - What's fundamental, in nondualism?- 01:37:14 - Nondualism is nihilism- 01:51:41 - The public's mistrust of "science" is warranted- 02:00:57 - As podcasters, should we delete comments that decelerate conversations?- 02:05:38 - When certain topics / viewpoints become demonitized, suspicion is raised- 02:12:10 - Fasting and difficulty sleeping- 02:15:46 - Zubin and Curt exchange podcasting foibles- 02:24:17 - Rationality doesn't motivate you, and perhaps shouldn't.- 02:32:20 - Admonishments against being "left" or "right"- 02:44:40 - Live audience questions answered by Zubin on meditation and nondualismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- ZdoggMD (Zubin's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDoggMD- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:06:02 - Similarities between ZdoggMD and Theories of Everything
- 00:09:34 - Uncertainty and the present moment
- 00:13:11 - Self deception and lies
- 00:22:59 - The nature of reality and ancient texts (Bible, Vedas, etc.)
- 00:28:06 - Curt's problems with sleeping
- 00:39:11 - Free will and too much chatter in the brain
- 00:47:54 - Nonduality (who's experiencing the experiences?)
- 00:54:24 - Belief isn't just a "thought"
- 01:02:34 - Limits of language
- 01:08:22 - Limits of science
- 01:10:50 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)
- 01:23:05 - Placebo and self-fulfilling beliefs being as primary as consciousness
- 01:28:07 - Atheism and Sam Harris
- 01:34:20 - What's fundamental, in nondualism?
- 01:37:14 - Nondualism is nihilism
- 01:51:41 - The public's mistrust of "science" is warranted
- 02:00:57 - As podcasters, should we delete comments that decelerate conversations?
- 02:05:38 - When certain topics / viewpoints become demonitized, suspicion is raised
- 02:12:10 - Fasting and difficulty sleeping
- 02:15:46 - Zubin and Curt exchange podcasting foibles
- 02:24:17 - Rationality doesn't motivate you, and perhaps shouldn't.
- 02:32:20 - Admonishments against being "left" or "right"
- 02:44:40 - Live audience questions answered by Zubin on meditation and nondualism

SPONSORS:

- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE
- Algo: http://algo.com

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- ZdoggMD (Zubin's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDoggMD
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 10915 no Richard Dolan: UFOs, the Wilson Memo, and Psychedelic Connections https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Dolan discusses UFO encounters, the controversial Wilson memos, Bob Lazar’s claims, and the role of psychedelics in alien experiences. The conversation also explores underwater UFO bases, inter‑alien politics, and how to study the UAP phenomenon scientifically.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:51 - UFO hit by nuclear bomb- 00:10:21 - Common ufology myth- 00:12:12 - Why aliens don’t harm us- 00:17:41 - Underwater UFO base evidence- 00:21:23 - Alien inter‑species conflict- 00:27:16 - High strangeness- 00:31:37 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:42:46 - Sleep paralysis and ET- 00:45:38 - Paul Benowitz, Mount Archuleta- 00:54:06 - Ufology community infighting- 01:06:35 - Studying UAP data sets- 01:09:59 - Skinwalker- 01:13:05 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 01:17:39 - CIA deathbed interview claim- 01:20:16 - Wilson Memos credibility- 01:40:20 - Bob Lazar truthfulness- 01:51:52 - Israeli space head on UFOs- 01:56:39 - Aliens call us "containers"- 01:58:16 - Convince me of aliens- 02:04:11 - Psychedelics, DMT, alien encounters- 02:06:50 - Avi Loeb’s Project Galileo- 02:08:08 - Ross Coulthart black budget- 02:08:57 - World reaction to alien sighting- 02:13:02 - Bill Clinton “hands are tied”- 02:20:23 - COVID and aliens- 02:24:46 - Access to alien tech strategy- 02:31:09 - Losing humanity and freedoms- 02:37:12 - Credible UFO figures- 02:39:49 - Identifying misinformation- 02:43:49 - Lack of clear UFO video- 02:50:43 - Alien body picturesSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI - http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Top 10 Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- UFO Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6- Avi Loeb interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTHDCD4MnqY- Luis Elizondo interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&pp=sAQA- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:03:50 -0000 Richard Dolan on UFOs, Wilson Memo, Lazar, Psychedelics and Alien Encounters full 69 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4 Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Top 10 Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ UFO Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6 Avi Loeb interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTHDCD4MnqY Luis Elizondo interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&pp=sAQA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:51 UFO being hit by our nuclear bomb, and falling into the sea 00:10:21 [M Kelly] What's the most common "myth" / "untruth" in ufology? 00:12:12 If aliens wanted to harm us, why don't do they do so more drastically? 00:17:41 [Amjad Hussain] Evidence for underwater base of UFOs? 00:21:23 Do the different types of aliens have conflict / cooperation with one another? 00:27:16 [Josh Paterson] High strangeness 00:31:37 Evidence for remote viewing / psychic phenomenon 00:42:46 [Tyler Goldstein] Sleep paralysis caused by ET? 00:45:38 [Politically incorrect] Paul Benowitz, Mount Archuleta 00:54:06 In-fighting and disprizing within the ufology community 01:06:35 [Xcalipurful] How best to study the UAP phenomenon? What data sets exist? 01:09:59 [Matthew] Skinwalker 01:13:05 Relationship between UFOs and Bigfoot 01:17:39 [Steven Cambian] CIA deathbed interview was a lie 01:20:16 [Steven Cambian] The Wilson Memos (are they a lie as well?) 01:40:20 [Fredis 33] Bob Lazar is truthful 01:51:52 [@Ben_in_Toronto] Israeli head of space speaking about UFOs 01:56:39 [@waxsublime] Aliens referred to us as "containers"? 01:58:16 [Tyler Gates] Someone puts a gun to your head saying "convince me of aliens" 02:04:11 Psychedelic use / DMT and alien encounters 02:06:50 [Oliver] Will Avi Loeb's Project Galileo be fruitful? 02:08:08 [Philip Cauchy] Ross Coulthart's "black budget reverse engineering" 02:08:57 [Lonesomespacecowboy] If the world saw what you, Richard, saw -- what would the reaction be? 02:13:02 Bill Clinton story of "my hands are tied" regarding UFOs 02:20:23 COVID and aliens?  02:24:46 [Victor Wagg] If you had access to alien tech, do you slow drip or reveal all at once? 02:31:09 We're losing our human qualities, and freedoms. Kids can't even play. 02:37:12 [Paul Walsch] Who are the most credible people in the UFO scene? 02:39:49 [Dr Kickass 77] How to identify misinformation 02:43:49 [@StanAlister] How come we have no clear video of UFOs but have lucid videos of rare meteors? 02:50:43 Any picture of alien bodies? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Richard Dolan discusses UFO encounters, the controversial Wilson memos, Bob Lazar’s claims, and the role of psychedelics in alien experiences. The conversation also explores underwater UFO bases, inter‑alien politics, and how to study the UAP phenomenon scientifically.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:51 - UFO hit by nuclear bomb- 00:10:21 - Common ufology myth- 00:12:12 - Why aliens don’t harm us- 00:17:41 - Underwater UFO base evidence- 00:21:23 - Alien inter‑species conflict- 00:27:16 - High strangeness- 00:31:37 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:42:46 - Sleep paralysis and ET- 00:45:38 - Paul Benowitz, Mount Archuleta- 00:54:06 - Ufology community infighting- 01:06:35 - Studying UAP data sets- 01:09:59 - Skinwalker- 01:13:05 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 01:17:39 - CIA deathbed interview claim- 01:20:16 - Wilson Memos credibility- 01:40:20 - Bob Lazar truthfulness- 01:51:52 - Israeli space head on UFOs- 01:56:39 - Aliens call us "containers"- 01:58:16 - Convince me of aliens- 02:04:11 - Psychedelics, DMT, alien encounters- 02:06:50 - Avi Loeb’s Project Galileo- 02:08:08 - Ross Coulthart black budget- 02:08:57 - World reaction to alien sighting- 02:13:02 - Bill Clinton “hands are tied”- 02:20:23 - COVID and aliens- 02:24:46 - Access to alien tech strategy- 02:31:09 - Losing humanity and freedoms- 02:37:12 - Credible UFO figures- 02:39:49 - Identifying misinformation- 02:43:49 - Lack of clear UFO video- 02:50:43 - Alien body picturesSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI - http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Top 10 Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- UFO Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6- Avi Loeb interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTHDCD4MnqY- Luis Elizondo interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&pp=sAQA- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:51 - UFO hit by nuclear bomb
- 00:10:21 - Common ufology myth
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]]> 10971 no Chris Langan: The Highest-IQ American on God, Reality, and Free Will https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNAChris Langan has the highest recorded IQ in America, and has invented a theory of everything called the CTMU based in metalogic. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingCHRIS LANGAN LINKS: http://CTMUradio.com http://CTMU.org https://www.patreon.com/CTMU https://twitter.com/RealChrisLanganSPECIAL THANK YOU: Sam ThompsonTIMSTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 How long does it take to learn the CTMU? 00:09:52 Introduction to the CTMU 00:12:03 Syntax and Semantics duality (Stone duality) 00:13:26 Syntactic covering, human cognitive syntax, and reality syntax 00:14:38 "Language" is more like reality than mathematical language 00:15:19 Love, related to "inner expansion" 00:16:28 There's no such thing as a "literal interpretation" 00:17:47 Standard physics is a linear-ectomorphic semi-model 00:19:59 Zeno's paradox and the problem with continuity / real numbers 00:22:00 The conspansive manifold 00:24:03 Meta-simultaneity 00:25:58 CTMU set theory vs ZFC 00:28:15 Metaformal system vs formal system 00:32:37 Free will and telic recursion 00:34:17 Evil is incoherent 00:35:20 Syndiffeonesis and the hierarchy of metalanguages 00:37:32 Difference from sameness (monism / nonduality) 00:40:00 Mach's principle 00:42:08 Expanding universe (expanding INTO what? vs. the metric) 00:44:37 How did Chris come up with the CTMU? 00:45:41 Newcomb's paradox and free will 00:55:16 Unary relations and syndiffeonesis 00:57:02 You participate in what you perceive. You help create the world. 01:01:38 A theory of everything must "explain" cognition 01:02:26 Origin of life 01:03:19 Many Worlds Interpretation is "hogwash" 01:08:17 Existence is everywhere a choice to exist 01:12:58 Definition of G.O.D. (God) 01:14:16 If consciousness is associated with quantum collapse, can a particle be evil? 01:15:25 Good vs evil (in the CTMU) 01:17:14 Human Singularity vs Tech Singularity 01:20:18 Mind uploading 01:22:14 Maximum entanglement speed 01:23:01 Liar's paradox 01:24:49 What is death? What happens after death? 01:26:38 UFOs / UAPs / Jack Sarfatti 01:30:58 Chris' paranormal experiences 01:39:10 On the criticism of Chris' CTMU (and Weinstein / Wolfram) 01:43:27 Supertautology 01:46:05 Interpreting different religions as aspect of the same reality 01:46:55 Why is atheism associated with being intellectual? 01:51:31 IQ and Stephen Jay Gould 02:00:04 The truth about intelligence is that there's more to it than IQ 02:03:46 On Chris' personality, and how he chose his wife 02:11:18 New Atheism and Sam Harris / Dawkins 02:18:07 Hell exists 02:23:47 Belief vs action 02:27:29 God is his own bound 02:28:10 Who was Jesus? Who was Buddha? 02:30:52 Klee Irwin 02:36:05 Joscha Bach 02:38:33 Proto-computation vs Turing machine 02:44:50 Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity 02:46:57 Stephen Wolfram's Theory of Everything 02:49:04 Donald Hoffman's "reality is an illusion" 02:50:34 Bohm and Bergson 02:55:07 Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loop 02:56:37 Penrose and Hameroff 02:59:36 Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" 03:02:07 Noam Chomsky 03:06:06 Jordan Peterson 03:07:45 Metacausation 03:10:56 Logico-geometric duality 03:13:17 Trialic 03:14:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:26:00 -0000 Chris Langan on IQ, The Singularity, Free Will, Psychedelics, CTMU, and God full 68 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNA Chris Langan has the highest recorded IQ in America, and has invented a theory of everything called the CTMU based in metalogic. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything CHRIS LANGAN LINKS: http://CTMUradio.com http://CTMU.org https://www.patreon.com/CTMU https://twitter.com/RealChrisLangan SPECIAL THANK YOU: Sam Thompson TIMSTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 How long does it take to learn the CTMU? 00:09:52 Introduction to the CTMU 00:12:03 Syntax and Semantics duality (Stone duality) 00:13:26 Syntactic covering, human cognitive syntax, and reality syntax 00:14:38 "Language" is more like reality than mathematical language 00:15:19 Love, related to "inner expansion" 00:16:28 There's no such thing as a "literal interpretation" 00:17:47 Standard physics is a linear-ectomorphic semi-model 00:19:59 Zeno's paradox and the problem with continuity / real numbers 00:22:00 The conspansive manifold 00:24:03 Meta-simultaneity 00:25:58 CTMU set theory vs ZFC 00:28:15 Metaformal system vs formal system 00:32:37 Free will and telic recursion 00:34:17 Evil is incoherent 00:35:20 Syndiffeonesis and the hierarchy of metalanguages 00:37:32 Difference from sameness (monism / nonduality) 00:40:00 Mach's principle 00:42:08 Expanding universe (expanding INTO what? vs. the metric) 00:44:37 How did Chris come up with the CTMU? 00:45:41 Newcomb's paradox and free will 00:55:16 Unary relations and syndiffeonesis 00:57:02 You participate in what you perceive. You help create the world. 01:01:38 A theory of everything must "explain" cognition 01:02:26 Origin of life 01:03:19 Many Worlds Interpretation is "hogwash" 01:08:17 Existence is everywhere a choice to exist 01:12:58 Definition of G.O.D. (God) 01:14:16 If consciousness is associated with quantum collapse, can a particle be evil? 01:15:25 Good vs evil (in the CTMU) 01:17:14 Human Singularity vs Tech Singularity 01:20:18 Mind uploading 01:22:14 Maximum entanglement speed 01:23:01 Liar's paradox 01:24:49 What is death? What happens after death? 01:26:38 UFOs / UAPs / Jack Sarfatti 01:30:58 Chris' paranormal experiences 01:39:10 On the criticism of Chris' CTMU (and Weinstein / Wolfram) 01:43:27 Supertautology 01:46:05 Interpreting different religions as aspect of the same reality 01:46:55 Why is atheism associated with being intellectual? 01:51:31 IQ and Stephen Jay Gould 02:00:04 The truth about intelligence is that there's more to it than IQ 02:03:46 On Chris' personality, and how he chose his wife 02:11:18 New Atheism and Sam Harris / Dawkins 02:18:07 Hell exists 02:23:47 Belief vs action 02:27:29 God is his own bound 02:28:10 Who was Jesus? Who was Buddha? 02:30:52 Klee Irwin 02:36:05 Joscha Bach 02:38:33 Proto-computation vs Turing machine 02:44:50 Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity 02:46:57 Stephen Wolfram's Theory of Everything 02:49:04 Donald Hoffman's "reality is an illusion" 02:50:34 Bohm and Bergson 02:55:07 Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loop 02:56:37 Penrose and Hameroff 02:59:36 Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" 03:02:07 Noam Chomsky 03:06:06 Jordan Peterson 03:07:45 Metacausation 03:10:56 Logico-geometric duality 03:13:17 Trialic 03:14:47 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNAChris Langan has the highest recorded IQ in America, and has invented a theory of everything called the CTMU based in metalogic. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingCHRIS LANGAN LINKS: http://CTMUradio.com http://CTMU.org https://www.patreon.com/CTMU https://twitter.com/RealChrisLanganSPECIAL THANK YOU: Sam ThompsonTIMSTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 How long does it take to learn the CTMU? 00:09:52 Introduction to the CTMU 00:12:03 Syntax and Semantics duality (Stone duality) 00:13:26 Syntactic covering, human cognitive syntax, and reality syntax 00:14:38 "Language" is more like reality than mathematical language 00:15:19 Love, related to "inner expansion" 00:16:28 There's no such thing as a "literal interpretation" 00:17:47 Standard physics is a linear-ectomorphic semi-model 00:19:59 Zeno's paradox and the problem with continuity / real numbers 00:22:00 The conspansive manifold 00:24:03 Meta-simultaneity 00:25:58 CTMU set theory vs ZFC 00:28:15 Metaformal system vs formal system 00:32:37 Free will and telic recursion 00:34:17 Evil is incoherent 00:35:20 Syndiffeonesis and the hierarchy of metalanguages 00:37:32 Difference from sameness (monism / nonduality) 00:40:00 Mach's principle 00:42:08 Expanding universe (expanding INTO what? vs. the metric) 00:44:37 How did Chris come up with the CTMU? 00:45:41 Newcomb's paradox and free will 00:55:16 Unary relations and syndiffeonesis 00:57:02 You participate in what you perceive. You help create the world. 01:01:38 A theory of everything must "explain" cognition 01:02:26 Origin of life 01:03:19 Many Worlds Interpretation is "hogwash" 01:08:17 Existence is everywhere a choice to exist 01:12:58 Definition of G.O.D. (God) 01:14:16 If consciousness is associated with quantum collapse, can a particle be evil? 01:15:25 Good vs evil (in the CTMU) 01:17:14 Human Singularity vs Tech Singularity 01:20:18 Mind uploading 01:22:14 Maximum entanglement speed 01:23:01 Liar's paradox 01:24:49 What is death? What happens after death? 01:26:38 UFOs / UAPs / Jack Sarfatti 01:30:58 Chris' paranormal experiences 01:39:10 On the criticism of Chris' CTMU (and Weinstein / Wolfram) 01:43:27 Supertautology 01:46:05 Interpreting different religions as aspect of the same reality 01:46:55 Why is atheism associated with being intellectual? 01:51:31 IQ and Stephen Jay Gould 02:00:04 The truth about intelligence is that there's more to it than IQ 02:03:46 On Chris' personality, and how he chose his wife 02:11:18 New Atheism and Sam Harris / Dawkins 02:18:07 Hell exists 02:23:47 Belief vs action 02:27:29 God is his own bound 02:28:10 Who was Jesus? Who was Buddha? 02:30:52 Klee Irwin 02:36:05 Joscha Bach 02:38:33 Proto-computation vs Turing machine 02:44:50 Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity 02:46:57 Stephen Wolfram's Theory of Everything 02:49:04 Donald Hoffman's "reality is an illusion" 02:50:34 Bohm and Bergson 02:55:07 Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loop 02:56:37 Penrose and Hameroff 02:59:36 Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" 03:02:07 Noam Chomsky 03:06:06 Jordan Peterson 03:07:45 Metacausation 03:10:56 Logico-geometric duality 03:13:17 Trialic 03:14:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. 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]]> 15528 no Jeremy Corbell: The June UFO Report, Bob Lazar, and New Footage https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jeremy Corbell joins Curt Jaimungal to dissect the June Report, the Bob Lazar saga, and newly released UAP footage, questioning government credibility and the nature of alien evidence. The discussion also explores related topics such as consciousness, psychedelics, and the broader cultural impact of UFO disclosures.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Convincing ET / alien footage- 00:05:45 - What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story?- 00:07:16 - Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth)- 00:13:33 - Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges?- 00:15:41 - What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen- 00:20:43 - Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer?- 00:24:28 - Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO?- 00:26:45 - What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources?- 00:28:56 - Contact via remote viewing- 00:30:23 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 00:31:30 - Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on- 00:33:05 - The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?)- 00:35:46 - Why cattle mutilations?- 00:37:15 - Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens- 00:40:19 - What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does?- 00:42:41 - Correlation between climate and UFOs?- 00:43:05 - Mick West debunks- 00:45:47 - Salvador Pais- 00:48:23 - Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar?- 00:48:44 - Familiar with Tr3b?- 00:51:09 - Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help?- 00:53:37 - June Report... what's coming?- 00:55:19 - Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 1945- 00:57:56 - Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels?- 00:59:36 - International effort / president's don't even know- 01:02:39 - We're "containers"... what does that mean?- 01:03:43 - Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates?- 01:07:33 - How did the UFO know where the cap point was?- 01:10:45 - Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored- 01:12:48 - Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016?- 01:13:21 - Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent?- 01:16:58 - Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAPs- 01:18:40 - What questions SHOULD we be asking?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NnaYguRA6uI- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:55:49 -0000 Jeremy Corbell on the June Report, Bob Lazar, and the Release of More Footage full 67 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NnaYguRA6uI Jeremy Corbell is a documentary filmmaker who covered the Bob Lazar story / raid, as well as is at the forefront of getting UAP footage declassified (including for the June Report). Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: LINK NOT MENTIONED BUT INFORMATIVE AND PERTINENT:  THANK YOU: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:26 [FLOTILLA !] Convincing ET / alien footage 00:05:45 [Gonzalo Chavez] What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story? 00:07:16 [Amjad Hussain] Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth) 00:13:33 [Alex] Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges? 00:15:41 [A014] What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen 00:20:43 Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer? 00:24:28 [Mental Director 8295] Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO? 00:26:45 [David Bates] What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources? 00:28:56 [Ali Reza] Contact via remote viewing 00:30:23 UFOs and Bigfoot 00:31:30 Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on 00:33:05 [Dirt Flier] The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?) 00:35:46 Why cattle mutilations? 00:37:15 Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens 00:40:19 [Lonesomespacecowboy]  What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does? 00:42:41 [Organic Vistas] Correlation between climate and UFOs? 00:43:05 [Payt Laros] Mick West debunks 00:45:47 [TheMovingForest] Salvador Pais 00:48:23 Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar? 00:48:44 [TheMovingForest] Familiar with Tr3b? 00:51:09 [Ef is me] Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help? 00:53:37 June Report... what's coming? 00:55:19 [Charles] Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 1945 00:57:56 [K D] Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels? 00:59:36 [Rob Mc Donah] International effort / president's don't even know 01:02:39 We're "containers"... what does that mean? 01:03:43 [Victor Wag] Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates? 01:07:33 [Keith] How did the UFO know where the cap point was? 01:10:45 Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored 01:12:48 [Paranoid Android] Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016? 01:13:21 Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent? 01:16:58 Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAPs 01:18:40 What questions SHOULD we be asking? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Jeremy Corbell joins Curt Jaimungal to dissect the June Report, the Bob Lazar saga, and newly released UAP footage, questioning government credibility and the nature of alien evidence. The discussion also explores related topics such as consciousness, psychedelics, and the broader cultural impact of UFO disclosures.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Convincing ET / alien footage- 00:05:45 - What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story?- 00:07:16 - Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth)- 00:13:33 - Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges?- 00:15:41 - What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen- 00:20:43 - Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer?- 00:24:28 - Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO?- 00:26:45 - What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources?- 00:28:56 - Contact via remote viewing- 00:30:23 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 00:31:30 - Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on- 00:33:05 - The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?)- 00:35:46 - Why cattle mutilations?- 00:37:15 - Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens- 00:40:19 - What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does?- 00:42:41 - Correlation between climate and UFOs?- 00:43:05 - Mick West debunks- 00:45:47 - Salvador Pais- 00:48:23 - Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar?- 00:48:44 - Familiar with Tr3b?- 00:51:09 - Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help?- 00:53:37 - June Report... what's coming?- 00:55:19 - Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 1945- 00:57:56 - Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels?- 00:59:36 - International effort / president's don't even know- 01:02:39 - We're "containers"... what does that mean?- 01:03:43 - Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates?- 01:07:33 - How did the UFO know where the cap point was?- 01:10:45 - Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored- 01:12:48 - Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016?- 01:13:21 - Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent?- 01:16:58 - Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAPs- 01:18:40 - What questions SHOULD we be asking?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NnaYguRA6uI- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:26 - Convincing ET / alien footage
- 00:05:45 - What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story?
- 00:07:16 - Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth)
- 00:13:33 - Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges?
- 00:15:41 - What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen
- 00:20:43 - Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer?
- 00:24:28 - Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO?
- 00:26:45 - What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources?
- 00:28:56 - Contact via remote viewing
- 00:30:23 - UFOs and Bigfoot
- 00:31:30 - Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on
- 00:33:05 - The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?)
- 00:35:46 - Why cattle mutilations?
- 00:37:15 - Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens
- 00:40:19 - What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does?
- 00:42:41 - Correlation between climate and UFOs?
- 00:43:05 - Mick West debunks
- 00:45:47 - Salvador Pais
- 00:48:23 - Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar?
- 00:48:44 - Familiar with Tr3b?
- 00:51:09 - Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help?
- 00:53:37 - June Report... what's coming?
- 00:55:19 - Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 1945
- 00:57:56 - Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels?
- 00:59:36 - International effort / president's don't even know
- 01:02:39 - We're "containers"... what does that mean?
- 01:03:43 - Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates?
- 01:07:33 - How did the UFO know where the cap point was?
- 01:10:45 - Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored
- 01:12:48 - Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016?
- 01:13:21 - Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent?
- 01:16:58 - Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAPs
- 01:18:40 - What questions SHOULD we be asking?

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]]> 5522 no Luis Elizondo: UFOs, Skinwalker, and the Invisible College https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Luis Elizondo discusses the newly released June UFO report, explores how UFOs are classified, and connects consciousness, remote viewing, and the concept of an Invisible College to the UAP phenomenon. He also addresses skeptics, the role of psychedelics, and the cultural impact of sites like Skinwalker Ranch.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - UFO classification by size- 00:08:27 - The June Report overview- 00:13:19 - Why revelations now?- 00:14:07 - Remote viewing and aliens- 00:15:41 - Invisible College and Hal Puthoff- 00:17:57 - Tellurian / mundane explanations- 00:23:06 - Government UAP checklist- 00:26:00 - Transmedium travel vs spoofing- 00:31:37 - Are they demons? Angels?- 00:34:21 - Communication with UAPs?- 00:39:11 - Psychedelics and UAPs- 00:41:20 - Why not reveal all info?- 00:49:13 - World if public knew Lue does- 00:50:10 - Tom Delong calls them “the Others”- 00:50:43 - Opinion on Bob Lazar, aliens as "containers"- 00:53:26 - Frequency of abductions- 00:55:58 - UAPs underwater in Nimitz case?- 00:56:54 - Does USA have alien bodies?- 00:57:41 - Skinwalker Ranch and Bigfoot- 01:05:29 - Audience thanks- 01:06:11 - Questions the public should ask- 01:06:49 - Lue's predictions fulfilled- 01:08:04 - International UAP effort- 01:08:59 - Lue's personal encounter- 01:09:34 - Nimitz "cap point" explanation- 01:10:35 - Was Sam Harris contacted?- 01:11:09 - World if public knew Lue does- 01:14:24 - Advice for Curt on TOEs and UAPs- 01:15:28 - Is Lue a misinformation agent?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Brian Keating's INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw- Interview with Kevin Knuth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:04:00 -0000 Luis Elizondo on UFOs, Skinwalker, Remote Viewing, and the Invisible College full 66 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM Luis Elizondo reveals his thoughts on the June Report, the connection between consciousness / physics and aliens / UAPs. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Brian Keating's INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw Interview with Kevin Knuth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:45 UFOs have been classified by size and other parameters 00:08:27 The June Report: what's coming out in it? 00:13:19 Why all these revelations now? 00:14:07 Remote viewing and aliens / UAPs 00:15:41 [Jeremy Rys] Invisible College and Hal Puthoff 00:17:57 [Brian Keating] Tellurian / mundane explanations for UFO phenomenon? 00:23:06 The "checklist" the gov't goes through before citing it as UAP 00:26:00 Transmedium travel, spoofing or physical? 00:31:37 [Manny Ortiz] Are they demons? Angels? 00:34:21 [bisectdox] Have we communicated with UAPs? Have we found their communications? 00:39:11 Psychedelics and UAPs 00:41:20 [Mick West] Why not reveal all the information for the good of humanity? 00:49:13 [Lonesomespacecowboy] What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does? 00:50:10 [Gentian] Tom Delong calls them “the Others” 00:50:43 His opinion on Bob Lazar, also that aliens referred to us as "containers" 00:53:26 [PulsatingShadow] How frequently do abductions happen 00:55:58 [Lady Shar Reacts] Any UAPs underwater in the Nimitz case? 00:56:54 [Amjad Hussain] Does the USA have alien bodies in their procession? 00:57:41 Skinwalker Ranch and Bigfoot 01:05:29 Audience members say "thank you" in the live chat 01:06:11 [Andres] What questions SHOULD we be asking, as the public, but aren't? 01:06:49 Lue's predictions have come true 01:08:04 [blindorize] UAP phenomenon and an international effort, rather than USA focused 01:08:59 [Neon Dagger] Lue's personal encounter 01:09:34 [Raylson Carlos] Nimitz appearing at the "cap point"... How? 01:10:35 Was Sam Harris contacted by Lue 01:11:09 [Lonesomespacecowboy] What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does? 01:14:24 Advice for Curt on the journey into TOEs (and UAPs connection to them) 01:15:28 Is Lue a misinformation agent? * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Luis Elizondo discusses the newly released June UFO report, explores how UFOs are classified, and connects consciousness, remote viewing, and the concept of an Invisible College to the UAP phenomenon. He also addresses skeptics, the role of psychedelics, and the cultural impact of sites like Skinwalker Ranch.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - UFO classification by size- 00:08:27 - The June Report overview- 00:13:19 - Why revelations now?- 00:14:07 - Remote viewing and aliens- 00:15:41 - Invisible College and Hal Puthoff- 00:17:57 - Tellurian / mundane explanations- 00:23:06 - Government UAP checklist- 00:26:00 - Transmedium travel vs spoofing- 00:31:37 - Are they demons? Angels?- 00:34:21 - Communication with UAPs?- 00:39:11 - Psychedelics and UAPs- 00:41:20 - Why not reveal all info?- 00:49:13 - World if public knew Lue does- 00:50:10 - Tom Delong calls them “the Others”- 00:50:43 - Opinion on Bob Lazar, aliens as "containers"- 00:53:26 - Frequency of abductions- 00:55:58 - UAPs underwater in Nimitz case?- 00:56:54 - Does USA have alien bodies?- 00:57:41 - Skinwalker Ranch and Bigfoot- 01:05:29 - Audience thanks- 01:06:11 - Questions the public should ask- 01:06:49 - Lue's predictions fulfilled- 01:08:04 - International UAP effort- 01:08:59 - Lue's personal encounter- 01:09:34 - Nimitz "cap point" explanation- 01:10:35 - Was Sam Harris contacted?- 01:11:09 - World if public knew Lue does- 01:14:24 - Advice for Curt on TOEs and UAPs- 01:15:28 - Is Lue a misinformation agent?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Brian Keating's INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw- Interview with Kevin Knuth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:45 - UFO classification by size
- 00:08:27 - The June Report overview
- 00:13:19 - Why revelations now?
- 00:14:07 - Remote viewing and aliens
- 00:15:41 - Invisible College and Hal Puthoff
- 00:17:57 - Tellurian / mundane explanations
- 00:23:06 - Government UAP checklist
- 00:26:00 - Transmedium travel vs spoofing
- 00:31:37 - Are they demons? Angels?
- 00:34:21 - Communication with UAPs?
- 00:39:11 - Psychedelics and UAPs
- 00:41:20 - Why not reveal all info?
- 00:49:13 - World if public knew Lue does
- 00:50:10 - Tom Delong calls them “the Others”
- 00:50:43 - Opinion on Bob Lazar, aliens as "containers"
- 00:53:26 - Frequency of abductions
- 00:55:58 - UAPs underwater in Nimitz case?
- 00:56:54 - Does USA have alien bodies?
- 00:57:41 - Skinwalker Ranch and Bigfoot
- 01:05:29 - Audience thanks
- 01:06:11 - Questions the public should ask
- 01:06:49 - Lue's predictions fulfilled
- 01:08:04 - International UAP effort
- 01:08:59 - Lue's personal encounter
- 01:09:34 - Nimitz "cap point" explanation
- 01:10:35 - Was Sam Harris contacted?
- 01:11:09 - World if public knew Lue does
- 01:14:24 - Advice for Curt on TOEs and UAPs
- 01:15:28 - Is Lue a misinformation agent?

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]]> 10170 no Rupert Spira: Non-Duality, God, and What Happens When You Die https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Rupert Spira explores non‑dualism, the nature of consciousness and the mystery of death, offering direct‑path meditation insights and philosophical reflections. The conversation weaves together personal practice, scientific perspectives and timeless teachings to examine how awareness underlies reality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:07 - Overview of non‑dualism- 00:09:09 - Experience vs consciousness vs awareness- 00:10:31 - Quote on ignorance and understanding- 00:14:29 - Discovering self beyond thoughts- 00:17:09 - Meditative exercise on union- 00:33:14 - Awareness of not being aware?- 00:48:34 - Why only one consciousness?- 00:51:54 - Consciousness as fundamental- 01:04:55 - Infinite consciousness becoming finite- 01:09:17 - No real things- 01:11:40 - Definition of enlightenment- 01:14:47 - Atheists/materialists and peace- 01:21:30 - Body pain vs mind peace- 01:28:19 - Consciousness as happiness- 01:34:55 - Logos- 01:40:35 - Donald Hoffman & Bernardo Kastrup- 01:48:03 - Psychedelics- 01:58:01 - Consciousness as love- 02:00:19 - Love, truth, beauty unity- 02:04:12 - Psychological suffering veiled happiness- 02:07:31 - Truths that break you- 02:17:40 - New age missing malice- 02:24:26 - Rupert's speech style- 02:27:07 - Does infinite consciousness speak?- 02:29:15 - Why suffering exists- 02:43:04 - Overlapping consciousness & objective world- 02:49:40 - Materialists vs non‑dualism- 02:51:22 - Curt's fractal theory- 03:00:17 - Death and continuation- 03:06:11 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 03:18:48 - Hubur Galula question- 03:23:44 - Functional vs dysfunctional attachments- 03:25:37 - Inannawhimsey question- 03:35:22 - Rebecca Briggs question- 03:42:10 - Why separation?- 03:47:59 - Descartes debate- 03:52:27 - East vs West non‑dualism history- 03:57:59 - Prodigal son interpretation- 04:02:59 - Prayer vs meditationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.com- Patreon: support at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLd9y1MG4c- Rupert's Website: https://rupertspira.com/- Rupert's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupertSpira- Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Interview with Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Interview with Iain McGilchrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:30:00 -0000 Rupert Spira on Non-Dualism, Consciousness, God, and Death full 65 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLd9y1MG4c Rupert Spira is a teacher of the "direct path"-method of spiritual self-enquiry, and a world renown expert on non-dualism. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Rupert's Website: https://rupertspira.com/ Rupert's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupertSpira Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE Interview with Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w Interview with Iain McGilchrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 THANK YOU: Cooper Sheehan and Henry Hoffman-Bakoussis for formatting the audience questions. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:07 Overview of non-dualism 00:09:09 Experience vs consciousness vs awareness 00:10:31 "In ignorance, I am something. In understanding, I am nothing. I love, I am everything." 00:14:29 Discovering "you" by taking off your thoughts and perceptions 00:17:09 Meditative exercise to see union between the self and the world 00:33:14 Can you be aware of not being aware? 00:48:34 Why can there only be "one" consciousness? 00:51:54 Consciousness as fundamental. Not matter 01:04:55 Why does infinite consciousness need to become finite? 01:09:17 There no real "things" 01:11:40 Definition of enlightenment 01:14:47 Are atheists / materialists lying when they say they have peace? 01:21:30 It's okay for your body's pain to not have caught up to your mind's peace 01:28:19 The nature of consciousness is happiness 01:34:55 Logos 01:40:35 Donald Hoffman and Bernardo Kastrup 01:48:03 Psychedelics 01:58:01 Consciousness as "love" requires subtlety to understand 02:00:19 Love, truth, and beauty are the same, but depend on the path one takes 02:04:12 Psychological suffering is veiled happiness 02:07:31 Some truths will break you at your core 02:17:40 New age is missing the malicious element of humanity 02:24:26 Rupert's distinctive manner of speech 02:27:07 Does infinite consciousness "speak" to us? 02:29:15 Why does suffering exist? Why does it have to be so drastic? 02:43:04 "Overlapping consciousness" and the objective world 02:49:40 Materialists don't disagree with non-dualism 02:51:22 Curt's "fractal" theory of reality and the extremization of a parameter unifying with its opposite 03:00:17 On death, and continuing on 03:06:11 Science 2.0 ("abhijgnosis" as Curt calls it) 03:18:48 [Hubur Galula] Does Rupert still get overwhelmed with emotions / attached to objects or people? 03:23:44 Functional vs dysfunctional attachments (co-dependence) 03:25:37 [Inannawhimsey] Rupert, is there any emotion that isn't valid? 03:35:22 [Rebecca Briggs] Ego and shadow work in the non-dual recognition tradition? 03:42:10 Why are we separate at all? Why are these truths something we have realize? 03:47:59 Descartes was wrong, or right? 03:52:27 The East vs The West (the East was first to non-dualism) 03:57:59 Rupert Spira interprets the Prodigal son with non-dualism 04:02:59 Prayer in the West vs meditation in the East Rupert Spira explores non‑dualism, the nature of consciousness and the mystery of death, offering direct‑path meditation insights and philosophical reflections. The conversation weaves together personal practice, scientific perspectives and timeless teachings to examine how awareness underlies reality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:07 - Overview of non‑dualism- 00:09:09 - Experience vs consciousness vs awareness- 00:10:31 - Quote on ignorance and understanding- 00:14:29 - Discovering self beyond thoughts- 00:17:09 - Meditative exercise on union- 00:33:14 - Awareness of not being aware?- 00:48:34 - Why only one consciousness?- 00:51:54 - Consciousness as fundamental- 01:04:55 - Infinite consciousness becoming finite- 01:09:17 - No real things- 01:11:40 - Definition of enlightenment- 01:14:47 - Atheists/materialists and peace- 01:21:30 - Body pain vs mind peace- 01:28:19 - Consciousness as happiness- 01:34:55 - Logos- 01:40:35 - Donald Hoffman & Bernardo Kastrup- 01:48:03 - Psychedelics- 01:58:01 - Consciousness as love- 02:00:19 - Love, truth, beauty unity- 02:04:12 - Psychological suffering veiled happiness- 02:07:31 - Truths that break you- 02:17:40 - New age missing malice- 02:24:26 - Rupert's speech style- 02:27:07 - Does infinite consciousness speak?- 02:29:15 - Why suffering exists- 02:43:04 - Overlapping consciousness & objective world- 02:49:40 - Materialists vs non‑dualism- 02:51:22 - Curt's fractal theory- 03:00:17 - Death and continuation- 03:06:11 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 03:18:48 - Hubur Galula question- 03:23:44 - Functional vs dysfunctional attachments- 03:25:37 - Inannawhimsey question- 03:35:22 - Rebecca Briggs question- 03:42:10 - Why separation?- 03:47:59 - Descartes debate- 03:52:27 - East vs West non‑dualism history- 03:57:59 - Prodigal son interpretation- 04:02:59 - Prayer vs meditationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.com- Patreon: support at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLd9y1MG4c- Rupert's Website: https://rupertspira.com/- Rupert's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupertSpira- Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Interview with Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Interview with Iain McGilchrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:06:07 - Overview of non‑dualism
- 00:09:09 - Experience vs consciousness vs awareness
- 00:10:31 - Quote on ignorance and understanding
- 00:14:29 - Discovering self beyond thoughts
- 00:17:09 - Meditative exercise on union
- 00:33:14 - Awareness of not being aware?
- 00:48:34 - Why only one consciousness?
- 00:51:54 - Consciousness as fundamental
- 01:04:55 - Infinite consciousness becoming finite
- 01:09:17 - No real things
- 01:11:40 - Definition of enlightenment
- 01:14:47 - Atheists/materialists and peace
- 01:21:30 - Body pain vs mind peace
- 01:28:19 - Consciousness as happiness
- 01:34:55 - Logos
- 01:40:35 - Donald Hoffman & Bernardo Kastrup
- 01:48:03 - Psychedelics
- 01:58:01 - Consciousness as love
- 02:00:19 - Love, truth, beauty unity
- 02:04:12 - Psychological suffering veiled happiness
- 02:07:31 - Truths that break you
- 02:17:40 - New age missing malice
- 02:24:26 - Rupert's speech style
- 02:27:07 - Does infinite consciousness speak?
- 02:29:15 - Why suffering exists
- 02:43:04 - Overlapping consciousness & objective world
- 02:49:40 - Materialists vs non‑dualism
- 02:51:22 - Curt's fractal theory
- 03:00:17 - Death and continuation
- 03:06:11 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)
- 03:18:48 - Hubur Galula question
- 03:23:44 - Functional vs dysfunctional attachments
- 03:25:37 - Inannawhimsey question
- 03:35:22 - Rebecca Briggs question
- 03:42:10 - Why separation?
- 03:47:59 - Descartes debate
- 03:52:27 - East vs West non‑dualism history
- 03:57:59 - Prodigal son interpretation
- 04:02:59 - Prayer vs meditation

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- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLd9y1MG4c
- Rupert's Website: https://rupertspira.com/
- Rupert's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupertSpira
- Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
- Interview with Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w
- Interview with Iain McGilchrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4

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]]> 17668 no Stephen Wolfram: Black Holes, Infinity, and Computational Reality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stephen Wolfram dives deep into his Wolfram Physics project, tackling causal graphs, computational equivalence, and the nature of consciousness while also debating alien communication and the reality of infinity. He shares his perspectives on cryptocurrencies, black holes, and how to build a personal Theory of Everything.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:26 - Behind the scenes- 00:04:00 - Critiques of Wolfram (unread papers)- 00:10:39 - Wolfram Model overview- 00:29:35 - Causal vs multiway graph- 00:39:42 - Global confluence & causal invariance- 00:44:06 - Rulial space- 00:49:05 - Build your own TOE- 00:54:00 - Computational reducibility- 00:59:14 - Communicating with aliens- 01:06:06 - Extraterrestrials everywhere- 01:10:03 - Universe consciousness & intelligence- 01:13:03 - Do photons experience time?- 01:15:07 - Speed of light in rulial space- 01:16:37 - Principle of computational equivalence- 01:21:13 - Irreducibility vs undecidability- 01:23:47 - Is infinity real?- 01:28:08 - Discrete vs continuous space- 01:33:40 - Testing discrete space with CMB- 01:34:35 - Multiple dimensions of time- 01:36:12 - Defining beauty in math- 01:37:29 - Particles as black holes in branchial space- 01:39:44 - New Feynman stories- 01:43:52 - Holographic principle & AdS/CFT- 01:46:38 - Wolfram on cryptocurrencies- 01:57:38 - Einstein equations in economics- 02:03:04 - Revolutionizing a field as a beginner- 02:04:50 - Bonus thoughts and questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Link to the Wolfram project: https://www.wolframphysics.org/- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:43:00 -0000 Stephen Wolfram on Crypto, Aliens, Blackholes, Infinity, Consciousness, and his Theory of Everything full 64 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs Stephen Wolfram is at his jovial peak in this technical interview regarding the Wolfram Physics project (theory of everything). Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Link to the Wolfram project: https://www.wolframphysics.org/ Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:26 Behind the scenes 00:04:00 Wolfram critiques are from people who haven't read the papers (generally) 00:10:39 The Wolfram Model (Theory of Everything) overview in under 20 minutes 00:29:35 Causal graph vs. multiway graph 00:39:42 Global confluence and causal invariance 00:44:06 Rulial space 00:49:05 How to build your own Theory of Everything 00:54:00 Computational reducibility and irreducibility 00:59:14 Speaking to aliens / communication with other life forms 01:06:06 Extra-terrestrials could be all around us, and we'd never see it 01:10:03 Is the universe conscious? What is "intelligence"? 01:13:03 Do photons experience time? (in the Wolfram model) 01:15:07 "Speed of light" in rulial space 01:16:37 Principle of computational equivalence 01:21:13 Irreducibility vs undecidability and computational equivalence 01:23:47 Is infinity "real"? 01:28:08 Discrete vs continuous space 01:33:40 Testing discrete space with the cosmic background radiation (CMB) 01:34:35 Multiple dimensions of time 01:36:12 Defining "beauty" in mathematics, as geodesics in proof space 01:37:29 Particles are "black holes" in branchial space 01:39:44 New Feynman stories about his abjuring of woo woo 01:43:52 Holographic principle / AdS CFT correspondence, and particles as black holes 01:46:38 Wolfram's view on cryptocurrencies, and how his company trades in crypto [Amjad Hussain] 01:57:38 Einstein field equations in economics 02:03:04 How to revolutionize a field of study as a beginner 02:04:50 Bonus section of Curt's thoughts and questions * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Stephen Wolfram dives deep into his Wolfram Physics project, tackling causal graphs, computational equivalence, and the nature of consciousness while also debating alien communication and the reality of infinity. He shares his perspectives on cryptocurrencies, black holes, and how to build a personal Theory of Everything.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:26 - Behind the scenes- 00:04:00 - Critiques of Wolfram (unread papers)- 00:10:39 - Wolfram Model overview- 00:29:35 - Causal vs multiway graph- 00:39:42 - Global confluence & causal invariance- 00:44:06 - Rulial space- 00:49:05 - Build your own TOE- 00:54:00 - Computational reducibility- 00:59:14 - Communicating with aliens- 01:06:06 - Extraterrestrials everywhere- 01:10:03 - Universe consciousness & intelligence- 01:13:03 - Do photons experience time?- 01:15:07 - Speed of light in rulial space- 01:16:37 - Principle of computational equivalence- 01:21:13 - Irreducibility vs undecidability- 01:23:47 - Is infinity real?- 01:28:08 - Discrete vs continuous space- 01:33:40 - Testing discrete space with CMB- 01:34:35 - Multiple dimensions of time- 01:36:12 - Defining beauty in math- 01:37:29 - Particles as black holes in branchial space- 01:39:44 - New Feynman stories- 01:43:52 - Holographic principle & AdS/CFT- 01:46:38 - Wolfram on cryptocurrencies- 01:57:38 - Einstein equations in economics- 02:03:04 - Revolutionizing a field as a beginner- 02:04:50 - Bonus thoughts and questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Link to the Wolfram project: https://www.wolframphysics.org/- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:26 - Behind the scenes
- 00:04:00 - Critiques of Wolfram (unread papers)
- 00:10:39 - Wolfram Model overview
- 00:29:35 - Causal vs multiway graph
- 00:39:42 - Global confluence & causal invariance
- 00:44:06 - Rulial space
- 00:49:05 - Build your own TOE
- 00:54:00 - Computational reducibility
- 00:59:14 - Communicating with aliens
- 01:06:06 - Extraterrestrials everywhere
- 01:10:03 - Universe consciousness & intelligence
- 01:13:03 - Do photons experience time?
- 01:15:07 - Speed of light in rulial space
- 01:16:37 - Principle of computational equivalence
- 01:21:13 - Irreducibility vs undecidability
- 01:23:47 - Is infinity real?
- 01:28:08 - Discrete vs continuous space
- 01:33:40 - Testing discrete space with CMB
- 01:34:35 - Multiple dimensions of time
- 01:36:12 - Defining beauty in math
- 01:37:29 - Particles as black holes in branchial space
- 01:39:44 - New Feynman stories
- 01:43:52 - Holographic principle & AdS/CFT
- 01:46:38 - Wolfram on cryptocurrencies
- 01:57:38 - Einstein equations in economics
- 02:03:04 - Revolutionizing a field as a beginner
- 02:04:50 - Bonus thoughts and questions

SPONSORS:

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs
- Link to the Wolfram project: https://www.wolframphysics.org/
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 8293 no Jacques Vallee and Kevin Knuth: The Physics Behind UFO Phenomena https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth explore psychedelics-UFO connections and examine the Trinity case physics They also discuss the Trinity case, consciousness encounters, and how scientific research can legitimize the study of UFOs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:38 - Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else- 00:05:11 - Vallée summarizes the Trinity case- 00:07:34 - Physics of UFO craft- 00:12:03 - This case has never been revealed to the public- 00:17:09 - Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced?- 00:21:23 - Pattern of UFO sightings and nuclear tests- 00:22:08 - How the aliens and craft looked at the Trinity site- 00:30:24 - UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base- 00:36:26 - Consciousness and alien encounters- 00:37:47 - Creatures behavior in their craft- 00:41:11 - Visions beamed into your head- 00:48:49 - Biblical and apocalyptical visions- 00:58:30 - Psychedelics and UFO's- 01:03:28 - Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, Idealism- 01:09:43 - Motives and intent of the aliens- 01:16:28 - Studying UFO's is "non-sense"- 01:21:20 - UFO's in space (recorded incidents)- 01:25:58 - June report 2021 preview- 01:30:40 - UFO research and ball lightning publication issues- 01:33:04 - Compelling video not declassified- 01:33:53 - Mick West and skeptics- 01:37:15 - Peer‑reviewed research on UFO's- 01:44:16 - Secrets above the President of the USA- 01:48:47 - Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo credibility- 01:51:54 - Metallurgical analysis of UFO parts- 01:53:55 - Violence in Brazilian UFO cases- 01:56:54 - Physics of UFO "beams"- 01:57:56 - Why disclosure is happening now- 02:01:28 - Legitimizing UFO research in academia- 02:03:01 - Defining study of the UFO phenomenon- 02:09:42 - Jacques' future work on alien material- 02:11:29 - Recovering alien debris from Trinity case- 02:20:36 - Operation Highjump- 02:21:55 - New Navy footage- 02:23:52 - Bob Lazar and "containers"- 02:28:57 - More on Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth- 02:32:27 - Chat with Mick WestSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: http://algo.com for supply chain AI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Vallée's and Harris' book: Trinity: The Best Kept Secret amazon.com/TRINITY-Best-Kept-Secret-Jaques-Vallée-ebook/dp/B094YNBG8T (not affiliate)- Kevin Knuth's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Jeremy Corbell's podcast with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:06:00 -0000 Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth on Psychedelics and UFO's, June Disclosure, the Physics of Aliens full 63 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Vallée's and Harris' book: Trinity: The Best Kept Secret amazon.com/TRINITY-Best-Kept-Secret-Jaques-Vallée-ebook/dp/B094YNBG8T (not affiliate) Kevin Knuth's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc Jeremy Corbell's podcast with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY THANK YOU: Henry Hoffman TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:38 Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else 00:05:11 Vallée summarizes the Trinity case (just revealed weeks ago) 00:07:34 Physics of UFO craft 00:12:03 This case has never been revealed to the public 00:17:09 Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced? 00:21:23 What's the pattern of UFO sights? More after nuclear tests? More in a certain region? 00:22:08 How the aliens / creatures and craft looked at the Trinity site 00:30:24 UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base 00:36:26 Consciousness and alien encounters 00:37:47 Detailed description of how the creatures behaved in their craft 00:41:11 Visions being beamed into your head 00:48:49 These visions seem biblical / apocalyptical 00:58:30 Psychedelics and UFO's [Amjad Hussain / Ef is me] 01:03:28 Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, and Idealism 01:09:43 The motives / intent of the aliens (and are we dealing with just one type?) 01:16:28 We've been taught that studying UFO's is "non-sense" 01:21:20 UFO's in space (recorded incidents) 01:25:58 What we'll get in the June report 2021? 01:30:40 UFO research doesn't get published. Ball lightning doesn't even get published. 01:33:04 Compelling video Jacques has seen, that hasn't been declassified [xenex301] 01:33:53 Mick West, and well-informed skeptics 01:37:15 Peer-reviewed research on UFO's [Harry Austin] 01:44:16 Why these secrets can be above even the President of the USA 01:48:47 Thoughts on Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo (are they credible?) 01:51:54 Metallurgical analysis of parts of UFO crafts 01:53:55 Why are Brazilian UFO's violent? What other cases are there of violence? 01:56:54 Physics of UFO "beams" / light rays that pin you down / are deleterious 01:57:56 Why is disclosure happening now? [Alan Whitehead] 02:01:28 How to legitimize UFO research in academia 02:03:01 What does it mean to "study" the UFO phenomenon? How? 02:09:42 What will Jacques do with all the material he's collected on aliens? [Sn00ze] 02:11:29 Recovering alien debris from the Trinity case 02:20:36 Operation highjump 02:21:55 New footage from the Navy [Ifran] 02:23:52 Bob Lazar, and why we're referred to as "containers" [Diggie's Journal] 02:28:57 More on Jacques Vallée, and Kevin Knuth 02:32:27 Will you chat with Mick West, Curt? [Tim Wilson] * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth explore psychedelics-UFO connections and examine the Trinity case physics They also discuss the Trinity case, consciousness encounters, and how scientific research can legitimize the study of UFOs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:38 - Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else- 00:05:11 - Vallée summarizes the Trinity case- 00:07:34 - Physics of UFO craft- 00:12:03 - This case has never been revealed to the public- 00:17:09 - Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced?- 00:21:23 - Pattern of UFO sightings and nuclear tests- 00:22:08 - How the aliens and craft looked at the Trinity site- 00:30:24 - UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base- 00:36:26 - Consciousness and alien encounters- 00:37:47 - Creatures behavior in their craft- 00:41:11 - Visions beamed into your head- 00:48:49 - Biblical and apocalyptical visions- 00:58:30 - Psychedelics and UFO's- 01:03:28 - Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, Idealism- 01:09:43 - Motives and intent of the aliens- 01:16:28 - Studying UFO's is "non-sense"- 01:21:20 - UFO's in space (recorded incidents)- 01:25:58 - June report 2021 preview- 01:30:40 - UFO research and ball lightning publication issues- 01:33:04 - Compelling video not declassified- 01:33:53 - Mick West and skeptics- 01:37:15 - Peer‑reviewed research on UFO's- 01:44:16 - Secrets above the President of the USA- 01:48:47 - Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo credibility- 01:51:54 - Metallurgical analysis of UFO parts- 01:53:55 - Violence in Brazilian UFO cases- 01:56:54 - Physics of UFO "beams"- 01:57:56 - Why disclosure is happening now- 02:01:28 - Legitimizing UFO research in academia- 02:03:01 - Defining study of the UFO phenomenon- 02:09:42 - Jacques' future work on alien material- 02:11:29 - Recovering alien debris from Trinity case- 02:20:36 - Operation Highjump- 02:21:55 - New Navy footage- 02:23:52 - Bob Lazar and "containers"- 02:28:57 - More on Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth- 02:32:27 - Chat with Mick WestSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: http://algo.com for supply chain AI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Vallée's and Harris' book: Trinity: The Best Kept Secret amazon.com/TRINITY-Best-Kept-Secret-Jaques-Vallée-ebook/dp/B094YNBG8T (not affiliate)- Kevin Knuth's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Jeremy Corbell's podcast with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:38 - Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else
- 00:05:11 - Vallée summarizes the Trinity case
- 00:07:34 - Physics of UFO craft
- 00:12:03 - This case has never been revealed to the public
- 00:17:09 - Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced?
- 00:21:23 - Pattern of UFO sightings and nuclear tests
- 00:22:08 - How the aliens and craft looked at the Trinity site
- 00:30:24 - UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base
- 00:36:26 - Consciousness and alien encounters
- 00:37:47 - Creatures behavior in their craft
- 00:41:11 - Visions beamed into your head
- 00:48:49 - Biblical and apocalyptical visions
- 00:58:30 - Psychedelics and UFO's
- 01:03:28 - Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, Idealism
- 01:09:43 - Motives and intent of the aliens
- 01:16:28 - Studying UFO's is "non-sense"
- 01:21:20 - UFO's in space (recorded incidents)
- 01:25:58 - June report 2021 preview
- 01:30:40 - UFO research and ball lightning publication issues
- 01:33:04 - Compelling video not declassified
- 01:33:53 - Mick West and skeptics
- 01:37:15 - Peer‑reviewed research on UFO's
- 01:44:16 - Secrets above the President of the USA
- 01:48:47 - Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo credibility
- 01:51:54 - Metallurgical analysis of UFO parts
- 01:53:55 - Violence in Brazilian UFO cases
- 01:56:54 - Physics of UFO "beams"
- 01:57:56 - Why disclosure is happening now
- 02:01:28 - Legitimizing UFO research in academia
- 02:03:01 - Defining study of the UFO phenomenon
- 02:09:42 - Jacques' future work on alien material
- 02:11:29 - Recovering alien debris from Trinity case
- 02:20:36 - Operation Highjump
- 02:21:55 - New Navy footage
- 02:23:52 - Bob Lazar and "containers"
- 02:28:57 - More on Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth
- 02:32:27 - Chat with Mick West

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- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE
- Vallée's and Harris' book: Trinity: The Best Kept Secret amazon.com/TRINITY-Best-Kept-Secret-Jaques-Vallée-ebook/dp/B094YNBG8T (not affiliate)
- Kevin Knuth's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc
- Jeremy Corbell's podcast with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9643 no Noam Chomsky AMA: Nietzsche, Godel, and the Fear of Death https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky (MIT) examines mortality, UFO disclosures, cryptocurrency, and his encounter with Kurt Gödel He fielded questions ranging from philosophy and politics to neuroscience and the future of AI, offering his characteristic depth and wit.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:29 - [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics?- 00:04:06 - [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language?- 00:05:03 - [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics?- 00:05:44 - [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political?- 00:07:56 - [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines?- 00:10:04 - [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness- 00:13:39 - [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience?- 00:16:58 - [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad?- 00:17:53 - [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system?- 00:22:42 - [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon?- 00:23:28 - [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens- 00:31:04 - [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school?- 00:31:38 - [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not?- 00:32:46 - [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages?- 00:34:02 - [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality- 00:35:52 - [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty- 00:39:19 - [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will- 00:41:48 - [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met- 00:48:08 - [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky- 00:51:45 - [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet?- 00:53:06 - [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92?- 00:54:30 - [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement- 00:55:37 - [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal?- 01:01:56 - [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche?- 02:28:12 - [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others- 01:04:20 - [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on anti-natalism?- 01:06:04 - [Hamid] What do you think about "It from Bit" idea from John Wheeler?- 01:06:34 - [Jens] On Steven Pinker's words and rules theory of languageSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI http://algo.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI- Janice Fiamengo interview with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT-w47Il5c- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:45:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky AMA on UFO's, Cryptocurrencies, Nietzsche, Kurt Gödel, and Fear of Death full 62 Theories of Everything YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI Noam Chomsky reveals his thoughts on his own death, meeting Kurt Gödel, and more. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Janice Fiamengo interview with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT-w47Il5c THANK YOU: Henry Hoffman-Bakoussis for enumerating the questions TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:29 [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics? 00:04:06 [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language? 00:05:03 [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics? 00:05:44 [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political? 00:07:56 [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines? 00:10:04 [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness 00:13:39 [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience? 00:16:58 [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad? 00:17:53 [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system? 00:22:42 [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon? 00:23:28 [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens 00:31:04 [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school? 00:31:38 [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not? 00:32:46 [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages? 00:34:02 [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality 00:35:52 [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty 00:39:19 [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will 00:41:48 [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met 00:48:08 [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky 00:51:45 [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet? 00:53:06 [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92? 00:54:30 [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement 00:55:37 [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal? 01:01:56 [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche? 02:28:12 [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others 01:04:20 [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on anti-natalism? 01:06:04 [Hamid] What do you think about "It from Bit" idea from John Wheeler? 01:06:34 [Jens] On Steven Pinker's words and rules theory of language * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Noam Chomsky (MIT) examines mortality, UFO disclosures, cryptocurrency, and his encounter with Kurt Gödel He fielded questions ranging from philosophy and politics to neuroscience and the future of AI, offering his characteristic depth and wit.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:29 - [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics?- 00:04:06 - [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language?- 00:05:03 - [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics?- 00:05:44 - [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political?- 00:07:56 - [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines?- 00:10:04 - [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness- 00:13:39 - [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience?- 00:16:58 - [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad?- 00:17:53 - [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system?- 00:22:42 - [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon?- 00:23:28 - [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens- 00:31:04 - [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school?- 00:31:38 - [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not?- 00:32:46 - [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages?- 00:34:02 - [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality- 00:35:52 - [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty- 00:39:19 - [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will- 00:41:48 - [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met- 00:48:08 - [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky- 00:51:45 - [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet?- 00:53:06 - [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92?- 00:54:30 - [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement- 00:55:37 - [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal?- 01:01:56 - [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche?- 02:28:12 - [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others- 01:04:20 - [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on anti-natalism?- 01:06:04 - [Hamid] What do you think about "It from Bit" idea from John Wheeler?- 01:06:34 - [Jens] On Steven Pinker's words and rules theory of languageSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI http://algo.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI- Janice Fiamengo interview with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT-w47Il5c- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:29 - [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics?
- 00:04:06 - [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language?
- 00:05:03 - [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics?
- 00:05:44 - [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political?
- 00:07:56 - [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines?
- 00:10:04 - [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness
- 00:13:39 - [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience?
- 00:16:58 - [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad?
- 00:17:53 - [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system?
- 00:22:42 - [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon?
- 00:23:28 - [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens
- 00:31:04 - [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school?
- 00:31:38 - [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not?
- 00:32:46 - [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages?
- 00:34:02 - [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality
- 00:35:52 - [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty
- 00:39:19 - [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will
- 00:41:48 - [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met
- 00:48:08 - [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky
- 00:51:45 - [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet?
- 00:53:06 - [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92?
- 00:54:30 - [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement
- 00:55:37 - [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal?
- 01:01:56 - [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche?
- 02:28:12 - [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others
- 01:04:20 - [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on anti-natalism?
- 01:06:04 - [Hamid] What do you think about "It from Bit" idea from John Wheeler?
- 01:06:34 - [Jens] On Steven Pinker's words and rules theory of language

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]]> 4369 no Kastrup vs. Vervaeke: Mind Upload and the Shadow (Round 2 Debate) https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke explore mind uploading, shadow integration, and the nature of consciousness, debating philosophical positions and practical implications. The conversation weaves insights from Vedanta, psychedelics, and modern neuroscience while probing personal growth and the future of spirituality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:32 - Summary of Round 1- 00:10:29 - Best counter to John's and Bernardo's position- 00:28:42 - Vedanta, Brahma, and Lucid Dreaming- 00:40:45 - Local vs global consciousness, and meta-consciousness- 00:43:40 - Psychedelics and experiencing "mind at large"- 00:46:10 - Whitehead and prehension- 00:51:40 - John and Bernardo have moved closer (philosophically) to one another- 00:55:39 - On Karl Friston's "inference"- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer- 00:57:46 - Transjectivity, and rejecting both the blank slate and romanticism- 01:02:42 - Bernardo started out as an "objectivist"- 01:08:15 - Mind Uploading is nonsense- 01:12:58 - Joscha Bach knows nothing about consciousness- 01:24:12 - There's no "simulation" of consciousness. Who's the illusion occurring to?- 01:29:56 - Growth doesn't stop when you're 20. We need more than the propositional.- 01:36:03 - "Idolatry of the nerds" and how "thinking" is just one function of the psyche.- 01:39:25 - Respecting the elderly- 01:41:52 - Having mode vs. the Being mode- 01:48:05 - Love is a kind of knowing. On "agape"- 01:58:30 - Love is a part of nature, but not the only part.- 02:05:54 - How to integrate the Shadow- 02:10:57 - The processes that make us adaptive, make us self deceptive.- 02:13:18 - Internal family systems therapy- 02:21:08 - Curt's personal confession- 02:28:12 - We think we must "win" but we must surrender. Surrender to what you are.- 02:34:40 - Trying not to try- 02:40:05 - Personal stories of darkness, from John and Bernardo- 02:50:50 - Self knowledge, self acceptance, and "participating" in this world- 02:54:34 - Bernardo and John are the opposite of how they seem. John is more "woo" and Bernardo is anti-"woo"- 02:58:37 - Bernardo's shadow- 03:01:35 - We need to reintegrate humor in spirituality- 03:05:28 - How to build the modern religion?- 03:33:44 - Where you can find more about John and Bernardo- 03:39:36 - BONUS [MrChocolateCookie] The paradox of trying not to try- 03:44:07 - BONUS [Queerdo] Veganism and spiritual bypassing- 03:57:03 - BONUS [David] What did you enjoy most about this conversation?- 03:59:33 - BONUS John takes Curt through a breathing exercise- 04:01:28 - BONUS The theolocution process is vehement but filled with loveSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI at http://algo.com- Patreon: support conversations at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w- John Vervaeke's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- Bernardo Kastrup's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bernardokastrup- What I've Learned on Cows #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGG-A80Tl5g- What I've Learned on Cows #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo- Documentary Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 May 2021 21:47:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke [Round 2] Theolocution on Mind Upload, Shadow Integration, and Consciousness full 61 Theories of Everything YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke become closer and closer, in this theolocution. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: John Vervaeke's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke Bernardo Kastrup's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bernardokastrup What I've Learned on Cows #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGG-A80Tl5g What I've Learned on Cows #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo  THANK YOU: Jaran, who helped with compiling notes. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:32 Summary of Round 1 00:10:29 Best counter to John's and Bernardo's position 00:28:42 Vedanta, Brahma, and Lucid Dreaming 00:40:45 Local vs global consciousness, and meta-consciousness 00:43:40 Psychedelics and experiencing "mind at large" 00:46:10 Whitehead and prehension 00:51:40 John and Bernardo have moved closer (philosophically) to one another 00:55:39 On Karl Friston's "inference" 00:52:30 How to improve as an interviewer 00:57:46 Transjectivity, and rejecting both the blank slate and romanticism 01:02:42 Bernardo started out as an "objectivist" 01:08:15 Mind Uploading is nonsense 01:12:58 Joscha Bach knows nothing about consciousness 01:24:12 There's no "simulation" of consciousness. Who's the illusion occurring to? 01:29:56 Growth doesn't stop when you're 20. We need more than the propositional. 01:36:03 "Idolatry of the nerds" and how "thinking" is just one function of the psyche. 01:39:25 Respecting the elderly 01:41:52 Having mode vs. the Being mode 01:48:05 Love is a kind of knowing. On "agape" 01:58:30 Love is a part of nature, but not the only part. 02:05:54 How to integrate the Shadow 02:10:57 The processes that make us adaptive, make us self deceptive. 02:13:18 Internal family systems therapy 02:21:08 Curt's personal confession 02:28:12 We think we must "win" but we must surrender. Surrender to what you are. 02:34:40 Trying not to try 02:40:05 Personal stories of darkness, from John and Bernardo 02:50:50 Self knowledge, self acceptance, and "participating" in this world 02:54:34 Bernardo and John are the opposite of how they seem. John is more "woo" and Bernardo is anti-"woo" 02:58:37 Bernardo's shadow 03:01:35 We need to reintegrate humor in spirituality 03:05:28 How to build the modern religion? 03:33:44 Where you can find more about John and Bernardo 03:39:36 BONUS [MrChocolateCookie] The paradox of trying not to try 03:44:07 BONUS [Queerdo] Veganism and spiritual bypassing 03:57:03 BONUS [David] What did you enjoy most about this conversation? 03:59:33 BONUS John takes Curt through a breathing exercise 04:01:28 BONUS The theolocution process is vehement but filled with love * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke explore mind uploading, shadow integration, and the nature of consciousness, debating philosophical positions and practical implications. The conversation weaves insights from Vedanta, psychedelics, and modern neuroscience while probing personal growth and the future of spirituality.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:32 - Summary of Round 1- 00:10:29 - Best counter to John's and Bernardo's position- 00:28:42 - Vedanta, Brahma, and Lucid Dreaming- 00:40:45 - Local vs global consciousness, and meta-consciousness- 00:43:40 - Psychedelics and experiencing "mind at large"- 00:46:10 - Whitehead and prehension- 00:51:40 - John and Bernardo have moved closer (philosophically) to one another- 00:55:39 - On Karl Friston's "inference"- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer- 00:57:46 - Transjectivity, and rejecting both the blank slate and romanticism- 01:02:42 - Bernardo started out as an "objectivist"- 01:08:15 - Mind Uploading is nonsense- 01:12:58 - Joscha Bach knows nothing about consciousness- 01:24:12 - There's no "simulation" of consciousness. Who's the illusion occurring to?- 01:29:56 - Growth doesn't stop when you're 20. We need more than the propositional.- 01:36:03 - "Idolatry of the nerds" and how "thinking" is just one function of the psyche.- 01:39:25 - Respecting the elderly- 01:41:52 - Having mode vs. the Being mode- 01:48:05 - Love is a kind of knowing. On "agape"- 01:58:30 - Love is a part of nature, but not the only part.- 02:05:54 - How to integrate the Shadow- 02:10:57 - The processes that make us adaptive, make us self deceptive.- 02:13:18 - Internal family systems therapy- 02:21:08 - Curt's personal confession- 02:28:12 - We think we must "win" but we must surrender. Surrender to what you are.- 02:34:40 - Trying not to try- 02:40:05 - Personal stories of darkness, from John and Bernardo- 02:50:50 - Self knowledge, self acceptance, and "participating" in this world- 02:54:34 - Bernardo and John are the opposite of how they seem. John is more "woo" and Bernardo is anti-"woo"- 02:58:37 - Bernardo's shadow- 03:01:35 - We need to reintegrate humor in spirituality- 03:05:28 - How to build the modern religion?- 03:33:44 - Where you can find more about John and Bernardo- 03:39:36 - BONUS [MrChocolateCookie] The paradox of trying not to try- 03:44:07 - BONUS [Queerdo] Veganism and spiritual bypassing- 03:57:03 - BONUS [David] What did you enjoy most about this conversation?- 03:59:33 - BONUS John takes Curt through a breathing exercise- 04:01:28 - BONUS The theolocution process is vehement but filled with loveSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI at http://algo.com- Patreon: support conversations at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w- John Vervaeke's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- Bernardo Kastrup's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bernardokastrup- What I've Learned on Cows #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGG-A80Tl5g- What I've Learned on Cows #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo- Documentary Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:32 - Summary of Round 1
- 00:10:29 - Best counter to John's and Bernardo's position
- 00:28:42 - Vedanta, Brahma, and Lucid Dreaming
- 00:40:45 - Local vs global consciousness, and meta-consciousness
- 00:43:40 - Psychedelics and experiencing "mind at large"
- 00:46:10 - Whitehead and prehension
- 00:51:40 - John and Bernardo have moved closer (philosophically) to one another
- 00:55:39 - On Karl Friston's "inference"
- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer
- 00:57:46 - Transjectivity, and rejecting both the blank slate and romanticism
- 01:02:42 - Bernardo started out as an "objectivist"
- 01:08:15 - Mind Uploading is nonsense
- 01:12:58 - Joscha Bach knows nothing about consciousness
- 01:24:12 - There's no "simulation" of consciousness. Who's the illusion occurring to?
- 01:29:56 - Growth doesn't stop when you're 20. We need more than the propositional.
- 01:36:03 - "Idolatry of the nerds" and how "thinking" is just one function of the psyche.
- 01:39:25 - Respecting the elderly
- 01:41:52 - Having mode vs. the Being mode
- 01:48:05 - Love is a kind of knowing. On "agape"
- 01:58:30 - Love is a part of nature, but not the only part.
- 02:05:54 - How to integrate the Shadow
- 02:10:57 - The processes that make us adaptive, make us self deceptive.
- 02:13:18 - Internal family systems therapy
- 02:21:08 - Curt's personal confession
- 02:28:12 - We think we must "win" but we must surrender. Surrender to what you are.
- 02:34:40 - Trying not to try
- 02:40:05 - Personal stories of darkness, from John and Bernardo
- 02:50:50 - Self knowledge, self acceptance, and "participating" in this world
- 02:54:34 - Bernardo and John are the opposite of how they seem. John is more "woo" and Bernardo is anti-"woo"
- 02:58:37 - Bernardo's shadow
- 03:01:35 - We need to reintegrate humor in spirituality
- 03:05:28 - How to build the modern religion?
- 03:33:44 - Where you can find more about John and Bernardo
- 03:39:36 - BONUS [MrChocolateCookie] The paradox of trying not to try
- 03:44:07 - BONUS [Queerdo] Veganism and spiritual bypassing
- 03:57:03 - BONUS [David] What did you enjoy most about this conversation?
- 03:59:33 - BONUS John takes Curt through a breathing exercise
- 04:01:28 - BONUS The theolocution process is vehement but filled with love

SPONSORS:

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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
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RESOURCES:

- YouTube: https://youtu.be/zw6BFDJ765w
- John Vervaeke's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke
- Bernardo Kastrup's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bernardokastrup
- What I've Learned on Cows #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGG-A80Tl5g
- What I've Learned on Cows #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdrhpThqlCo
- Documentary Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 15019 no Anthony Metivier: How to Remember Everything (And Why It Matters) https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Anthony Metivier discusses his Magnetic Memory Method, the rise of Uber Atheism, and how memory training intersects with depression, consciousness and philosophy. They explore Sanskrit study, free will, and the limits of intelligence while sharing practical memory techniques.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:40 - Anthony's story- 00:07:00 - Switch from political science to literature- 00:12:00 - Nihilism in pop culture vs authenticity- 00:17:55 - Theory of CRAPHT- 00:24:10 - Buddha, Jesus, and Love- 00:27:05 - Depression and memory work- 00:33:47 - TEDx talk- 00:35:30 - Memory & intelligence- 00:37:45 - Raising IQ?- 00:43:45 - Adaptive forgetting- 00:50:45 - Oneness of information- 00:54:48 - Flow theory- 00:55:10 - Card memorization example- 00:59:25 - Ripples in consciousness- 01:03:40 - Uber Atheist philosophy in Sanskrit- 01:05:35 - Secret typing weapon- 01:07:40 - From Atheism to Uber Atheism- 01:10:28 - Sanskrit for depression- 01:12:15 - Does Sanskrit help?- 01:17:25 - Dual N-back test?- 01:21:30 - Letting go tips- 01:26:30 - Foucault & non‑duality parallels- 01:34:45 - Intellectual vs experiential understanding- 01:40:20 - Slavoj Zizek professor- 01:42:00 - Master‑slave relationship question- 01:45:10 - Slavoj awareness- 01:54:23 - Zero consciousness?- 01:54:54 - Nietzsche interpretation- 01:59:10 - Ideal life causing misery?- 02:02:22 - Responding to Sam Harris- 02:10:34 - Illusion of self- 02:15:15 - Atheism, Uber Atheism, metaphysical cop‑outs- 02:22:17 - Free will- 02:35:48 - Consequence of enlightenment- 02:36:55 - Friston free energy principle- 02:43:01 - Omega point- 02:46:05 - Curt learns German- 02:53:15 - Memory improvement & free will? [Matrin]- 02:54:26 - TEDx talk adumbration- 03:03:48 - Favorite German authors? [Audience]- 03:07:07 - Tim Berners‑Lee & internet future- 03:15:15 - Drugs & cognitive performance? [Steve Agnew]- 03:16:22 - Memory improvement routines? [Rajesh]- 03:17:27 - Addiction & memory? [Mysterybear]- 03:18:17 - Memory practice duration? [Trollop7]- 03:20:48 - Final thoughts & where to find moreSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8laPMEQOUQ- Anthony's website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/- Chris Williamson's ep w/ Polina Pompliano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4_Qx7Fgq8- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 May 2021 23:32:00 -0000 Anthony Metivier on Uber Atheism, Consciousness, Increasing Memory, Understanding Žižek, and Depression full 60 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8laPMEQOUQ Anthony Metivier is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, elegant, effective and fun. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Anthony's website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/ -Chris Williamson's ep w/ Polina Pompliano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4_Qx7Fgq8 -Gary Weber: “Happiness beyond thought” THANK YOU: To Ollie, for the timestamps. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:40 Anthony's story 00:07:00 Why Anthony changed from political science to literature 00:12:00 Romanticisation of nihilism in pop culture / Pretense and performativity vs authenticity in society 00:17:55 Anthony’s theory of CRAPHT 00:24:10 Buddha, Jesus, and Love 00:27:05 Anthony’s battle with depression and how he started working in memory 00:33:47 Anthony’s highly successful TEDx talk 00:35:30 Memory and improving intelligence 00:37:45 Are there any ways to increase one's IQ? 00:43:45 The adaptive quality of forgetting 00:50:45 The "oneness" of information 00:54:48 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's flow 00:55:10 Practical example – take an ordinary member of the population and say “memorize these ten cards” 00:59:25 Different ripples in the field of consciousness and oneness 01:03:40 Uber Atheist philosophy in Sanskrit texts 01:05:35 Anthony’s secret typing weapon 01:07:40 From Atheism to Uber Atheism 01:10:28 Studying Sanskrit for depression and anxiety 01:12:15 Does Sanskrit help? 01:17:25 Dual N-back test? 01:21:30 Tips on letting go and calming one’s mind 01:26:30 Parallels between some of Foucault’s philosophy and non-duality 01:34:45 Difference between intellectual and experiential understanding 01:40:20 Anthony had Slavoj Zizek as a prof 01:42:00 Is there something wrong with the master-slave relationship? 01:45:10 Is Slavoj is aware that he is not making sense to most? 01:54:23 Is there such a thing as zero consciousness? 01:54:54 Nietzsche: Everything interprets 01:59:10 What would happen if someone said, “my ideal life is causing misery to others”? 02:02:22 Responding to Sam Harris 02:10:34 If the self is an illusion, who is that illusion appearing to? 02:15:15 Part of the issue with Atheism and Uber Atheism, and metaphysical cop-outs 02:22:17 Free will 02:35:48 What would the consequence of enlightenment be? 02:36:55 Karl Friston’s free energy principle – do our beliefs about the world change the world? 02:43:01 The omega point 02:46:05 Curt wants to learn German 02:53:15 Has improving your memory lead you to believe there is no free will? [Matrin] 02:54:26 Adumbration of Anthony's TEDx talk 03:03:48 Who are favorite authors to read in German? [Audience] 03:07:07 Tim Berners-Lee and the future of the internet 03:15:15 Do drugs enhance cognitive performance? And if so, which? [Steve Agnew] 03:16:22 Improve short-term memory or my working memory? Routines? Games? [Rajesh] 03:17:27 Audience question: Is addiction related to memory? [Mysterybear] 03:18:17 How long has Anthony been practicing his memory techniques? [Trollop7] 03:20:48 Final thoughts from Anthony + where to find out more * * * Just wrapped (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Anthony Metivier discusses his Magnetic Memory Method, the rise of Uber Atheism, and how memory training intersects with depression, consciousness and philosophy. They explore Sanskrit study, free will, and the limits of intelligence while sharing practical memory techniques.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:40 - Anthony's story- 00:07:00 - Switch from political science to literature- 00:12:00 - Nihilism in pop culture vs authenticity- 00:17:55 - Theory of CRAPHT- 00:24:10 - Buddha, Jesus, and Love- 00:27:05 - Depression and memory work- 00:33:47 - TEDx talk- 00:35:30 - Memory & intelligence- 00:37:45 - Raising IQ?- 00:43:45 - Adaptive forgetting- 00:50:45 - Oneness of information- 00:54:48 - Flow theory- 00:55:10 - Card memorization example- 00:59:25 - Ripples in consciousness- 01:03:40 - Uber Atheist philosophy in Sanskrit- 01:05:35 - Secret typing weapon- 01:07:40 - From Atheism to Uber Atheism- 01:10:28 - Sanskrit for depression- 01:12:15 - Does Sanskrit help?- 01:17:25 - Dual N-back test?- 01:21:30 - Letting go tips- 01:26:30 - Foucault & non‑duality parallels- 01:34:45 - Intellectual vs experiential understanding- 01:40:20 - Slavoj Zizek professor- 01:42:00 - Master‑slave relationship question- 01:45:10 - Slavoj awareness- 01:54:23 - Zero consciousness?- 01:54:54 - Nietzsche interpretation- 01:59:10 - Ideal life causing misery?- 02:02:22 - Responding to Sam Harris- 02:10:34 - Illusion of self- 02:15:15 - Atheism, Uber Atheism, metaphysical cop‑outs- 02:22:17 - Free will- 02:35:48 - Consequence of enlightenment- 02:36:55 - Friston free energy principle- 02:43:01 - Omega point- 02:46:05 - Curt learns German- 02:53:15 - Memory improvement & free will? [Matrin]- 02:54:26 - TEDx talk adumbration- 03:03:48 - Favorite German authors? [Audience]- 03:07:07 - Tim Berners‑Lee & internet future- 03:15:15 - Drugs & cognitive performance? [Steve Agnew]- 03:16:22 - Memory improvement routines? [Rajesh]- 03:17:27 - Addiction & memory? [Mysterybear]- 03:18:17 - Memory practice duration? [Trollop7]- 03:20:48 - Final thoughts & where to find moreSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8laPMEQOUQ- Anthony's website: https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/- Chris Williamson's ep w/ Polina Pompliano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW4_Qx7Fgq8- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:40 - Anthony's story
- 00:07:00 - Switch from political science to literature
- 00:12:00 - Nihilism in pop culture vs authenticity
- 00:17:55 - Theory of CRAPHT
- 00:24:10 - Buddha, Jesus, and Love
- 00:27:05 - Depression and memory work
- 00:33:47 - TEDx talk
- 00:35:30 - Memory & intelligence
- 00:37:45 - Raising IQ?
- 00:43:45 - Adaptive forgetting
- 00:50:45 - Oneness of information
- 00:54:48 - Flow theory
- 00:55:10 - Card memorization example
- 00:59:25 - Ripples in consciousness
- 01:03:40 - Uber Atheist philosophy in Sanskrit
- 01:05:35 - Secret typing weapon
- 01:07:40 - From Atheism to Uber Atheism
- 01:10:28 - Sanskrit for depression
- 01:12:15 - Does Sanskrit help?
- 01:17:25 - Dual N-back test?
- 01:21:30 - Letting go tips
- 01:26:30 - Foucault & non‑duality parallels
- 01:34:45 - Intellectual vs experiential understanding
- 01:40:20 - Slavoj Zizek professor
- 01:42:00 - Master‑slave relationship question
- 01:45:10 - Slavoj awareness
- 01:54:23 - Zero consciousness?
- 01:54:54 - Nietzsche interpretation
- 01:59:10 - Ideal life causing misery?
- 02:02:22 - Responding to Sam Harris
- 02:10:34 - Illusion of self
- 02:15:15 - Atheism, Uber Atheism, metaphysical cop‑outs
- 02:22:17 - Free will
- 02:35:48 - Consequence of enlightenment
- 02:36:55 - Friston free energy principle
- 02:43:01 - Omega point
- 02:46:05 - Curt learns German
- 02:53:15 - Memory improvement & free will? [Matrin]
- 02:54:26 - TEDx talk adumbration
- 03:03:48 - Favorite German authors? [Audience]
- 03:07:07 - Tim Berners‑Lee & internet future
- 03:15:15 - Drugs & cognitive performance? [Steve Agnew]
- 03:16:22 - Memory improvement routines? [Rajesh]
- 03:17:27 - Addiction & memory? [Mysterybear]
- 03:18:17 - Memory practice duration? [Trollop7]
- 03:20:48 - Final thoughts & where to find more

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]]> 12668 no Robert Lawrence Kuhn: What 4,000 Interviews Taught Him About God https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal and Robert Lawrence Kuhn discuss the nature of truth, the role of faith, and the contrast between Eastern and Western approaches to knowledge. They also examine logic, idealism versus physicalism, and classic arguments for and against God.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:41 - Why is Robert doing more interviews?- 00:08:19 - Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies- 00:18:40 - The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth- 00:22:46 - Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness- 00:26:24 - How Robert prepares for each interview- 00:30:33 - Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you- 00:42:33 - Defining "truth"- 00:46:20 - Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is?- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer- 00:55:47 - Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview- 01:00:31 - Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.)- 01:12:29 - Faith in logic- 01:14:37 - Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith"- 01:21:18 - Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup- 01:27:21 - If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one- 01:33:39 - Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions- 01:40:08 - Questioning Robert's faith- 01:44:50 - Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car?- 01:51:59 - Bede Rundle's argument against God- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God- 02:04:46 - Why do intelligent people disagree extensively?- 02:07:46 - Is Robert any "closer to truth"?- 02:10:55 - How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory- 02:14:07 - Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips- 02:15:44 - [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out?- 02:16:33 - [Andrea S] Why is anything and not nothing?- 02:21:00 - [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing?- 02:22:07 - [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters?- 02:22:41 - [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's?- 02:27:23 - Demarcation problem- 02:27:36 - [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview?- 02:27:48 - Who would you interview of the past?- 02:27:57 - Advice for Curt for Theories of Everything?SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7SodXrXFAsc - Closer To Truth (Robert Kuhn's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/CloserToTruth1 - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 May 2021 05:41:00 -0000 Robert Lawrence Kuhn on Truth, Faith, Idealism, and God full 59 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7SodXrXFAsc Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: -Closer To Truth (Robert Kuhn's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/CloserToTruth1 LINK NOT MENTIONED BUT INFORMATIVE AND PERTINENT:  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:41 Why is Robert doing more interviews? 00:08:19 Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies 00:18:40 The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth 00:22:46 Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness 00:26:24 How Robert prepares for each interview 00:30:33 Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you 00:42:33 Defining "truth" 00:46:20 Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is? 00:52:30 How to improve as an interviewer 00:55:47 Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview 01:00:31 Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.) 01:12:29 Faith in logic 01:14:37 Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith" 01:21:18 Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup 01:27:21 If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one 01:33:39 Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions 01:40:08 Questioning Robert's faith 01:44:50 Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car? 01:51:59 Bede Rundle's argument against God 01:55:38 Alvin Plantinga's argument for God 01:55:38 Alvin Plantinga's argument for God 02:04:46 Why do intelligent people disagree extensively? 02:07:46 Is Robert any "closer to truth"? 02:10:55 How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory 02:14:07 Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips 02:15:44 [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out? 02:16:33 [Andrea S] Why is there anything and not nothing? 02:21:00 [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing? 02:22:07 [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters? 02:22:41 [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's? 02:27:23 Demarcation problem 02:27:36 [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview? 02:27:48 Who would you interview of the past? 02:27:57 Advice for Curt for Theories of Everything? * * * I just finished (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Curt Jaimungal and Robert Lawrence Kuhn discuss the nature of truth, the role of faith, and the contrast between Eastern and Western approaches to knowledge. They also examine logic, idealism versus physicalism, and classic arguments for and against God.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:41 - Why is Robert doing more interviews?- 00:08:19 - Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies- 00:18:40 - The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth- 00:22:46 - Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness- 00:26:24 - How Robert prepares for each interview- 00:30:33 - Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you- 00:42:33 - Defining "truth"- 00:46:20 - Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is?- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer- 00:55:47 - Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview- 01:00:31 - Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.)- 01:12:29 - Faith in logic- 01:14:37 - Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith"- 01:21:18 - Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup- 01:27:21 - If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one- 01:33:39 - Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions- 01:40:08 - Questioning Robert's faith- 01:44:50 - Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car?- 01:51:59 - Bede Rundle's argument against God- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God- 02:04:46 - Why do intelligent people disagree extensively?- 02:07:46 - Is Robert any "closer to truth"?- 02:10:55 - How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory- 02:14:07 - Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips- 02:15:44 - [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out?- 02:16:33 - [Andrea S] Why is anything and not nothing?- 02:21:00 - [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing?- 02:22:07 - [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters?- 02:22:41 - [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's?- 02:27:23 - Demarcation problem- 02:27:36 - [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview?- 02:27:48 - Who would you interview of the past?- 02:27:57 - Advice for Curt for Theories of Everything?SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7SodXrXFAsc - Closer To Truth (Robert Kuhn's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/CloserToTruth1 - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:41 - Why is Robert doing more interviews?
- 00:08:19 - Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies
- 00:18:40 - The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth
- 00:22:46 - Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness
- 00:26:24 - How Robert prepares for each interview
- 00:30:33 - Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you
- 00:42:33 - Defining "truth"
- 00:46:20 - Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is?
- 00:52:30 - How to improve as an interviewer
- 00:55:47 - Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview
- 01:00:31 - Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.)
- 01:12:29 - Faith in logic
- 01:14:37 - Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith"
- 01:21:18 - Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup
- 01:27:21 - If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one
- 01:33:39 - Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions
- 01:40:08 - Questioning Robert's faith
- 01:44:50 - Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car?
- 01:51:59 - Bede Rundle's argument against God
- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God
- 01:55:38 - Alvin Plantinga's argument for God
- 02:04:46 - Why do intelligent people disagree extensively?
- 02:07:46 - Is Robert any "closer to truth"?
- 02:10:55 - How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory
- 02:14:07 - Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips
- 02:15:44 - [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out?
- 02:16:33 - [Andrea S] Why is anything and not nothing?
- 02:21:00 - [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing?
- 02:22:07 - [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters?
- 02:22:41 - [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's?
- 02:27:23 - Demarcation problem
- 02:27:36 - [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview?
- 02:27:48 - Who would you interview of the past?
- 02:27:57 - Advice for Curt for Theories of Everything?

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]]> 9409 no Kastrup vs. Vervaeke: Idealism vs. Naturalism (Round 1 Debate) https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke debate metaphysical idealism versus naturalism and the meaning crisis They probe the nature of consciousness, the relationship between mind and matter, and the limits of naturalistic explanations.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 0:08:50 - Green Room- 0:09:43 - Context Exposition- 0:10:33 - Intros- 0:12:53 - Vervaeke Deep Continuity Rationalist- 0:16:18 - BK Analytic Idealist- 0:19:14 - Emergent Exploration- 0:22:33 - Plausibility Construct- 0:26:33 - Psychosocial Plausibility- 0:29:12 - Science and Consciousness- 0:30:03 - Culturally Manufactured Emergence- 0:33:30 - Normative Pragmatism- 0:34:56 - Disciplined Plausibility- 0:36:02 - Scotus and Ockham- 0:38:44 - Incoherent Notion of Being- 0:40:48 - Relativity and Alien Abduction- 0:47:18 - Individuating Consciousness- 0:51:33 - Standard Hume Empiricism- 0:52:22 - Elegance vs Realism- 0:53:40 - Nominal vs Ontic Partitioning- 0:58:28 - Questioning the Experiencer- 1:01:18 - Meta‑conscious Reflective Attention- 1:03:03 - Hume's Straw Man- 1:04:16 - Self and Meta‑consciousness- 1:06:33 - Dissociative Folded Reflection- 1:08:08 - What is the Self- 1:09:33 - Therapy Timeout- 1:15:11 - Solving the Meaning Crisis- 1:17:33 - Unbalanced Analytic Rationality- 1:19:17 - Idolatry of Nerds- 1:26:24 - Fluid Compensation for Physicalist Facade- 1:28:42 - Wrong Images of the World- 1:32:27 - Flat Ontologies and Depth Dimension- 1:34:21 - Obviousness of Experience- 1:36:54 - Normative Longing for Transcendental Noumenal- 1:40:00 - Meaning and Ontology- 1:44:40 - Meta‑meaning Worldview- 1:51:05 - Defining Existence- 1:56:44 - Drinking from Fount of Intelligibility- 1:58:29 - Behind the Scenes- 2:01:33 - Where Do You Disagree Most?- 2:04:33 - Real Field Harmonics- 2:06:11 - Grounding Monism & Spinoza Modes- 2:15:01 - Observation Beyond Dissociation- 2:16:16 - Space/Time Framework of Language- 2:18:02 - New Age Disavowal- 2:19:13 - Difference In Kind- 2:24:20 - Emergence Threshold- 2:26:37 - Inducing Dissociation in Universal Mind- 2:30:33 - Meta‑consciousness Reportability- 2:34:40 - Jung and Meta‑consciousness- 2:38:00 - Metacognition and Dissociation- 2:43:22 - Beyond Own Dissociation Boundary- 2:45:55 - Mental Dissociative CharacterSPONSORS:- Patreon: Support the show at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: Donate via https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: Follow https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: Stream on Pandora https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: Stream on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Discord: Join with code dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: Community at https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcTmeAs44I- Curt's interview with JV alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p8o3-7mvQc- Curt's interview with BK alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- JV's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- JV's "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54l8_ewcOlY&list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- BK's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDZCa3VrRQvzBlVR-oVVmA Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 May 2021 18:51:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke [Round 1] Theolocution on Consciousness, Idealism, and Naturalism full 58 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcTmeAs44I Bernardo Kastrup is the preeminent Western philosopher espousing metaphysical idealism, and John Vervaeke is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto focusing on the "meaning crisis" and a 3rd wave cognitive science approach to mindfulness. This is Round 1. Comment below as to what you'd like to see for Round 2. Curt's interview with JV alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p8o3-7mvQc Curt's interview with BK alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: JV's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke JV's "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54l8_ewcOlY&list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ BK's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDZCa3VrRQvzBlVR-oVVmA THANK YOU: -Phil Chertook (who has graciously served as a mini-Jamie to this TOE video). -Grizwald Grim (a volunteer from the TOE Discord) for the timestamps TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:50 Green Room 0:09:43 Context Exposition 0:10:33 Intros 0:12:53 Vervaeke Deep Continuity Rationalist 0:16:18 BK Analytic Idealist - mind as foundation of matter 0:19:14 Emergent Exploration of Emergence 0:22:33 Plausibility construct, trustworthy functional elegance standard 0:26:33 Psychosocial plausibility at the heart of objectivity 0:29:12 Science and Consciousness 0:30:03 Culturally manufactured emergence 0:33:30 Normative pragmatism, lead by plausibility and probability 0:34:56 The Art of Disciplined and Justifiable Plausibility 0:36:02 Scotus and Ockham - Severing from Realism 0:38:44 Incoherent Notion of Being 0:40:48 Relativity, conceptual parsimony, parsimonious postulates & Alien Abduction 0:47:18 Individuating Consciousness 0:51:33 Standard Hume Empiricism 0:52:22 Elegance & Problematic Parsimony - why not be a realist? 0:53:40 Nominal vs Ontic partitioning 0:58:28 Questioning the Experiencer - Precisely Transcendental 1:01:18 Meta-conscious Reflective Attention 1:03:03 Hume's Straw Man 1:04:16 Self, Consciousness & Meta-consciousness 1:06:33 Dissociative Folded Experiential Reflection 1:08:08 What is the Self 1:09:33 Therapy Timeout 1:15:11 Solving the Meaning Crisis 1:17:33 Unbalanced analytic rational conceptual 1:19:17 Idolatry of Nerds 1:26:24 Fluid Compensation for Physicalist Façade 1:28:42 Where we went Wrong - Images that we call the World 1:32:27 Flat Ontologies and the Depth Dimension 1:34:21 The Obviousness of Experience & Fields of Intelligibility 1:36:54 The Normative Longing for the Transcendental Noumenal 1:40:00 Meaning and Ontology 1:44:40 Meta-meaning Worldview & The Bouncer of the Heart 1:51:05 How do you define what exists - how can we know what's real? 1:56:44 Drinking from the Fount of Intelligibility 1:58:29 Behind the Scenes 2:01:33 Where do you Disagree the Most? 2:04:33 Real Field Harmonics 2:06:11 Grounding Monism & Spinoza Modes 2:15:01 Observation Beyond Dissociative Boundaries 2:16:16 The Space/Time Framework of Language 2:18:02 New Age Disavowal 2:19:13 Difference In Kind, Dissociations of Mind 2:24:20 Emergence and the Degree/Kind Threshold 2:26:37 Inducing Dissociation in the Universal Mind 2:30:33 Meta-consciousness and Reportability 2:34:40 Jung and Meta-consciousness 2:38:00 Metacognition and Dissociation 2:43:22 Beyond the Boundary of our Own Dissociation 2:45:55 Mental, and of Dissociative Character Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke debate metaphysical idealism versus naturalism and the meaning crisis They probe the nature of consciousness, the relationship between mind and matter, and the limits of naturalistic explanations.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 0:08:50 - Green Room- 0:09:43 - Context Exposition- 0:10:33 - Intros- 0:12:53 - Vervaeke Deep Continuity Rationalist- 0:16:18 - BK Analytic Idealist- 0:19:14 - Emergent Exploration- 0:22:33 - Plausibility Construct- 0:26:33 - Psychosocial Plausibility- 0:29:12 - Science and Consciousness- 0:30:03 - Culturally Manufactured Emergence- 0:33:30 - Normative Pragmatism- 0:34:56 - Disciplined Plausibility- 0:36:02 - Scotus and Ockham- 0:38:44 - Incoherent Notion of Being- 0:40:48 - Relativity and Alien Abduction- 0:47:18 - Individuating Consciousness- 0:51:33 - Standard Hume Empiricism- 0:52:22 - Elegance vs Realism- 0:53:40 - Nominal vs Ontic Partitioning- 0:58:28 - Questioning the Experiencer- 1:01:18 - Meta‑conscious Reflective Attention- 1:03:03 - Hume's Straw Man- 1:04:16 - Self and Meta‑consciousness- 1:06:33 - Dissociative Folded Reflection- 1:08:08 - What is the Self- 1:09:33 - Therapy Timeout- 1:15:11 - Solving the Meaning Crisis- 1:17:33 - Unbalanced Analytic Rationality- 1:19:17 - Idolatry of Nerds- 1:26:24 - Fluid Compensation for Physicalist Facade- 1:28:42 - Wrong Images of the World- 1:32:27 - Flat Ontologies and Depth Dimension- 1:34:21 - Obviousness of Experience- 1:36:54 - Normative Longing for Transcendental Noumenal- 1:40:00 - Meaning and Ontology- 1:44:40 - Meta‑meaning Worldview- 1:51:05 - Defining Existence- 1:56:44 - Drinking from Fount of Intelligibility- 1:58:29 - Behind the Scenes- 2:01:33 - Where Do You Disagree Most?- 2:04:33 - Real Field Harmonics- 2:06:11 - Grounding Monism & Spinoza Modes- 2:15:01 - Observation Beyond Dissociation- 2:16:16 - Space/Time Framework of Language- 2:18:02 - New Age Disavowal- 2:19:13 - Difference In Kind- 2:24:20 - Emergence Threshold- 2:26:37 - Inducing Dissociation in Universal Mind- 2:30:33 - Meta‑consciousness Reportability- 2:34:40 - Jung and Meta‑consciousness- 2:38:00 - Metacognition and Dissociation- 2:43:22 - Beyond Own Dissociation Boundary- 2:45:55 - Mental Dissociative CharacterSPONSORS:- Patreon: Support the show at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: Donate via https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: Follow https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: Stream on Pandora https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: Stream on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Discord: Join with code dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: Community at https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWcTmeAs44I- Curt's interview with JV alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p8o3-7mvQc- Curt's interview with BK alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- JV's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- JV's "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54l8_ewcOlY&list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- BK's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDZCa3VrRQvzBlVR-oVVmA Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 0:08:50 - Green Room
- 0:09:43 - Context Exposition
- 0:10:33 - Intros
- 0:12:53 - Vervaeke Deep Continuity Rationalist
- 0:16:18 - BK Analytic Idealist
- 0:19:14 - Emergent Exploration
- 0:22:33 - Plausibility Construct
- 0:26:33 - Psychosocial Plausibility
- 0:29:12 - Science and Consciousness
- 0:30:03 - Culturally Manufactured Emergence
- 0:33:30 - Normative Pragmatism
- 0:34:56 - Disciplined Plausibility
- 0:36:02 - Scotus and Ockham
- 0:38:44 - Incoherent Notion of Being
- 0:40:48 - Relativity and Alien Abduction
- 0:47:18 - Individuating Consciousness
- 0:51:33 - Standard Hume Empiricism
- 0:52:22 - Elegance vs Realism
- 0:53:40 - Nominal vs Ontic Partitioning
- 0:58:28 - Questioning the Experiencer
- 1:01:18 - Meta‑conscious Reflective Attention
- 1:03:03 - Hume's Straw Man
- 1:04:16 - Self and Meta‑consciousness
- 1:06:33 - Dissociative Folded Reflection
- 1:08:08 - What is the Self
- 1:09:33 - Therapy Timeout
- 1:15:11 - Solving the Meaning Crisis
- 1:17:33 - Unbalanced Analytic Rationality
- 1:19:17 - Idolatry of Nerds
- 1:26:24 - Fluid Compensation for Physicalist Facade
- 1:28:42 - Wrong Images of the World
- 1:32:27 - Flat Ontologies and Depth Dimension
- 1:34:21 - Obviousness of Experience
- 1:36:54 - Normative Longing for Transcendental Noumenal
- 1:40:00 - Meaning and Ontology
- 1:44:40 - Meta‑meaning Worldview
- 1:51:05 - Defining Existence
- 1:56:44 - Drinking from Fount of Intelligibility
- 1:58:29 - Behind the Scenes
- 2:01:33 - Where Do You Disagree Most?
- 2:04:33 - Real Field Harmonics
- 2:06:11 - Grounding Monism & Spinoza Modes
- 2:15:01 - Observation Beyond Dissociation
- 2:16:16 - Space/Time Framework of Language
- 2:18:02 - New Age Disavowal
- 2:19:13 - Difference In Kind
- 2:24:20 - Emergence Threshold
- 2:26:37 - Inducing Dissociation in Universal Mind
- 2:30:33 - Meta‑consciousness Reportability
- 2:34:40 - Jung and Meta‑consciousness
- 2:38:00 - Metacognition and Dissociation
- 2:43:22 - Beyond Own Dissociation Boundary
- 2:45:55 - Mental Dissociative Character

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]]> 13913 no Karl Friston: Life, Consciousness, and the Meta-Hard Problem https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Karl Friston explains the Free Energy Principle and tackles the meta-hard problem of consciousness They explore how the principle relates to physics, biology, AI, religion, and free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - Balancing work and life- 00:04:33 - Daily routine- 00:05:55 - Choosing problems- 00:10:13 - Defining deflationary/self‑evidencing- 00:14:33 - Equilibrium vs non‑equilibrium- 00:20:52 - Why called Free Energy Principle?- 00:27:20 - What is the FEP? (two answers)- 00:41:15 - Causation, time and FEP- 00:46:03 - Relativity and FEP- 00:57:21 - Schrödinger, entropy, gradient flow, life- 00:59:01 - FEP esoteric reputation- 01:01:00 - Is FEP a Theory of Everything?- 01:03:20 - Do atoms have beliefs?- 01:04:54 - Fields impacted by FEP- 01:17:47 - Occam's Razor and AI- 01:25:38 - Newcomb's paradox- 01:29:05 - FEP as law or compression- 01:36:50 - Jordan Peterson, order and chaos- 01:50:51 - Brain structure inference- 02:07:12 - Hierarchies and modeling- 02:13:59 - Shared narratives importance- 02:18:37 - Religion and narratives- 02:22:43 - Politics 50/50 splits- 02:25:53 - Free will definition- 02:28:43 - Self‑fulfilling prophecies- 02:31:37 - Schizophrenia, Curt, Karl- 02:45:48 - Existence proof quote- 02:48:03 - Thinking into non‑existence- 02:51:33 - Generative model definition- 02:54:06 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness model- 02:54:34 - Quantum consciousness & OR- 02:59:41 - FEP and consciousness- 03:09:48 - Meta‑Hard Problem of Consciousness- 03:15:22 - Idealism vs Physicalism- 03:28:13 - Meaning of life via FEP- 03:34:23 - Monotheism vs Polytheism and FEP- 03:38:50 - Do our actions matter?- 03:47:20 - Final words on schizophreniaSPONSORS:- Patreon: support conversations https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: donate https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: follow https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord: invite code dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA- Iain McGilchrist's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Donald Hoffman's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs- Stuart Hameroff's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g- Machine Learning Street Talk's interview with Karl Friston (not mentioned but an informative watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkR24ieh5Ow- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:04:00 -0000 Karl Friston on What Is Life, Consciousness, the meta-Hard Problem, and the Free Energy Principle full 57 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA Karl Friston is a British neuroscientist at University College London and an authority on the free energy principle and predictive coding theory. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED: Iain McGilchrist's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 Donald Hoffman's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs Stuart Hameroff's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g Machine Learning Street Talk's interview with Karl Friston (not mentioned but an informative watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkR24ieh5Ow TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:45 Balancing work and life with an h-index of 200+ 00:04:33 Daily routine 00:05:55 How to choose which problems to work on? 00:10:13 Defining "deflationary" and "self-evidencing" 00:14:33 Equilibrium vs non-equilibrium steady state 00:20:52 Why is it called the Free Energy Principle? 00:27:20 What is the Free Energy Principle? (two answers) 00:41:15 Is causation and time required for the FEP? 00:46:03 FEP incomplete because it doesn't incorporate relativity? 00:57:21 Schrödinger, entropy, gradient flow, and life 00:59:01 Why is the Free Energy Principle infamous for being esoteric? 01:01:00 Is FEP a TOE? A theory of everything? 01:03:20 Do atoms have "beliefs" in a Bayesian sense? 01:04:54 List of different fields FEP has implications for (physics, biology, AI, etc.) 01:17:47 On Occam's Razor and Artificial Intelligence 01:25:38 Newcomb's paradox 01:29:05 FEP - a Law of Nature or a different way of compressing? 01:36:50 Jordan Peterson's "order and chaos" and the FEP 01:50:51 Using brain structure to infer about the world 02:07:12 On hierarchies and modelling different "things" (tools don't behave like apples) 02:13:59 The importance of "shared narratives" 02:18:37 Religion as aiding "shared narratives" 02:22:43 Politics needs 50 / 50 splits on issues 02:25:53 The existence of free will and definition of it 02:28:43 Self fulfilling prophecies 02:31:37 Schizophrenia, Curt, and Karl 02:45:48 "You are your own existence proof." 02:48:03 Can you think yourself into non-existence? 02:51:33 Definition of generative model 02:54:06 Donald Hoffman's consciousness model 02:54:34 Quantum consciousness and Penrose's Orchestrated OR 02:59:41 What does FEP say about consciousness? 03:09:48 The meta-Hard Problem of Consciousness 03:15:22 Anna Lukomsky: Idealism vs Physicalism 03:28:13 Joanne Dong: Explain the meaning of life via the FEP 03:34:23 Monotheism vs Polytheism in terms of FEP and psychology 03:38:50 Faraz Honarvar: Do our actions matter to the world? 03:47:20 Final words on Schizophrenia and existential anxiety from studying different metaphysics * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I just finished (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Karl Friston explains the Free Energy Principle and tackles the meta-hard problem of consciousness They explore how the principle relates to physics, biology, AI, religion, and free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - Balancing work and life- 00:04:33 - Daily routine- 00:05:55 - Choosing problems- 00:10:13 - Defining deflationary/self‑evidencing- 00:14:33 - Equilibrium vs non‑equilibrium- 00:20:52 - Why called Free Energy Principle?- 00:27:20 - What is the FEP? (two answers)- 00:41:15 - Causation, time and FEP- 00:46:03 - Relativity and FEP- 00:57:21 - Schrödinger, entropy, gradient flow, life- 00:59:01 - FEP esoteric reputation- 01:01:00 - Is FEP a Theory of Everything?- 01:03:20 - Do atoms have beliefs?- 01:04:54 - Fields impacted by FEP- 01:17:47 - Occam's Razor and AI- 01:25:38 - Newcomb's paradox- 01:29:05 - FEP as law or compression- 01:36:50 - Jordan Peterson, order and chaos- 01:50:51 - Brain structure inference- 02:07:12 - Hierarchies and modeling- 02:13:59 - Shared narratives importance- 02:18:37 - Religion and narratives- 02:22:43 - Politics 50/50 splits- 02:25:53 - Free will definition- 02:28:43 - Self‑fulfilling prophecies- 02:31:37 - Schizophrenia, Curt, Karl- 02:45:48 - Existence proof quote- 02:48:03 - Thinking into non‑existence- 02:51:33 - Generative model definition- 02:54:06 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness model- 02:54:34 - Quantum consciousness & OR- 02:59:41 - FEP and consciousness- 03:09:48 - Meta‑Hard Problem of Consciousness- 03:15:22 - Idealism vs Physicalism- 03:28:13 - Meaning of life via FEP- 03:34:23 - Monotheism vs Polytheism and FEP- 03:38:50 - Do our actions matter?- 03:47:20 - Final words on schizophreniaSPONSORS:- Patreon: support conversations https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: donate https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: follow https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord: invite code dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA- Iain McGilchrist's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Donald Hoffman's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs- Stuart Hameroff's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g- Machine Learning Street Talk's interview with Karl Friston (not mentioned but an informative watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkR24ieh5Ow- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:45 - Balancing work and life
- 00:04:33 - Daily routine
- 00:05:55 - Choosing problems
- 00:10:13 - Defining deflationary/self‑evidencing
- 00:14:33 - Equilibrium vs non‑equilibrium
- 00:20:52 - Why called Free Energy Principle?
- 00:27:20 - What is the FEP? (two answers)
- 00:41:15 - Causation, time and FEP
- 00:46:03 - Relativity and FEP
- 00:57:21 - Schrödinger, entropy, gradient flow, life
- 00:59:01 - FEP esoteric reputation
- 01:01:00 - Is FEP a Theory of Everything?
- 01:03:20 - Do atoms have beliefs?
- 01:04:54 - Fields impacted by FEP
- 01:17:47 - Occam's Razor and AI
- 01:25:38 - Newcomb's paradox
- 01:29:05 - FEP as law or compression
- 01:36:50 - Jordan Peterson, order and chaos
- 01:50:51 - Brain structure inference
- 02:07:12 - Hierarchies and modeling
- 02:13:59 - Shared narratives importance
- 02:18:37 - Religion and narratives
- 02:22:43 - Politics 50/50 splits
- 02:25:53 - Free will definition
- 02:28:43 - Self‑fulfilling prophecies
- 02:31:37 - Schizophrenia, Curt, Karl
- 02:45:48 - Existence proof quote
- 02:48:03 - Thinking into non‑existence
- 02:51:33 - Generative model definition
- 02:54:06 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness model
- 02:54:34 - Quantum consciousness & OR
- 02:59:41 - FEP and consciousness
- 03:09:48 - Meta‑Hard Problem of Consciousness
- 03:15:22 - Idealism vs Physicalism
- 03:28:13 - Meaning of life via FEP
- 03:34:23 - Monotheism vs Polytheism and FEP
- 03:38:50 - Do our actions matter?
- 03:47:20 - Final words on schizophrenia

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA
- Iain McGilchrist's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- Donald Hoffman's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w
- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs
- Stuart Hameroff's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g
- Machine Learning Street Talk's interview with Karl Friston (not mentioned but an informative watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkR24ieh5Ow
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 14348 no Kevin Knuth: The Tic Tac UFO, Nimitz Evidence, and New Physics https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Kevin Knuth, a former NASA scientist and physics professor, joins Curt to explore the most compelling UFO cases—including the Nimitz and Tic‑Tac encounters—and to introduce his Influence Theory, a novel approach to a Theory of Everything. The conversation also tackles why mainstream physics shies away from UFO research and what the implications could be for future science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:07 - The Bethune Encounter (1951)- 00:07:14 - The lights of the UFO's are possibly due to plasma- 00:08:53 - Why study UFO's? (and cattle mutilations)- 00:21:09 - Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 (1986)- 00:24:32 - 300 ft UFO follows one of our planes for 40 minutes- 00:24:12 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?- 00:28:13 - The Nimitz Encounters (2004)- 00:34:41 - The Tic Tac video is likely the least interesting video the gov't has- 00:36:57 - UFO's are not simply drones or advanced gov't technology- 00:39:47 - Why UFO's aren't studied by physicists, and who else (as a Professor) is studying?- 00:42:05 - Is alien technology "progressing"? Why / why not?- 00:44:03 - Why are they shutting down our nuclear missiles?- 00:48:14 - Why don't people supposedly from the gov't who announce UFO's are real, get killed?- 00:50:27 - UFO's should be far more technologically advanced than they are- 00:53:50 - Theory of Kevin's that explains where UFO's go- 00:58:36 - Why do aliens look so human (or why do we look like aliens)?- 01:03:08 - Curt and Kevin speculate about alien intentions and relation to us- 01:04:33 - Alien abductions- 01:05:47 - Is Bob Lazar telling the truth?- 01:08:20 - Skinwalker ranch- 01:11:06 - New physics in UFO's, because they violate conservation laws- 01:13:49 - Are aliens living on Earth? Underwater?- 01:20:20 - Stuart Koffman and Autocatalytic sets- 01:21:32 - Why mutilate cattle? (theory of "euphoria")- 01:29:46 - Emergent consciousness and aliens- 01:31:02 - Machine learning and fundamental physics- 01:33:06 - Spectral Inference from a Multiplexing Fourier Transform Spectrometer- 01:36:28 - Perception of sound (early research of Kevin Knuth's) and Penrose's Orch OR- 01:40:40 - Kevin Knuth's work at NASA and questions about the spacetime manifold- 01:47:47 - Parsimony in science leads to idealism?- 01:51:33 - Why does 2+1=3? Building a Theory of Everything from quantification- 01:52:49 - Effectiveness of Mathematics is no surprise- 01:54:28 - Building "Robot Scientists" that you can ask questions to- 02:00:55 - Influence Theory: A different kind of Theory of Everything (in 6 papers)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code: dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Kevin Knuth's card game website: https://nobilisscientia.com- Kevin Knuth's website: http://knuthlab.org/- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:41:00 -0000 Kevin Knuth on UFOs, Nimitz / Tic Tac video, and a new kind of Theory of Everything full 56 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc Kevin Knuth is a Professor of physics at the University of Albany, a former NASA scientist, and the Editor-In-Chief of the Entropy journal. He has a unique Theory of Everything called Influence Theory. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO: Kevin Knuth's card game website: https://nobilisscientia.com Kevin Knuth's website: http://knuthlab.org/ Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:07 The Bethune Encounter (1951) 00:07:14 The lights of the UFO's are possibly due to plasma 00:08:53 Why study UFO's? (and cattle mutilations) 00:21:09 Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 (1986) 00:24:32 300 ft UFO follows one of our planes for 40 minutes 00:24:12 Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth? 00:28:13 The Nimitz Encounters (2004) 00:34:41 The Tic Tac video is likely the least interesting video the gov't has 00:36:57 UFO's are not simply drones or advanced gov't technology 00:39:47 Why UFO's aren't studied by physicists, and who else (as a Professor) is studying? 00:42:05 Is alien technology "progressing"? Why / why not? 00:44:03 Why are they shutting down our nuclear missiles? 00:48:14 Why don't people supposedly from the gov't who announce UFO's are real, get killed? 00:50:27 UFO's should be far more technologically advanced than they are 00:53:50 Theory of Kevin's that explains where UFO's go 00:58:36 Why do aliens look so human (or why do we look like aliens)? 01:03:08 Curt and Kevin speculate about alien intentions and relation to us 01:04:33 Alien abductions 01:05:47 Is Bob Lazar telling the truth? 01:08:20 Skinwalker ranch 01:11:06 New physics in UFO's, because they violate conservation laws 01:13:49 Are aliens living on Earth? Underwater? 01:20:20 Stuart Koffman and Autocatalytic sets 01:21:32 Why mutilate cattle? (theory of "euphoria") 01:29:46 Emergent consciousness and aliens 01:31:02 Machine learning and fundamental physics 01:33:06 Spectral Inference from a Multiplexing Fourier Transform Spectrometer 01:36:28 Perception of sound (early research of Kevin Knuth's) and Penrose's Orch OR 01:40:40 Kevin Knuth's work at NASA and questions about the spacetime manifold 01:47:47 Parsimony in science leads to idealism? 01:51:33 Why does 2+1=3? Building a Theory of Everything from quantification 01:52:49 Effectiveness of Mathematics is no surprise 01:54:28 Building "Robot Scientists" that you can ask questions to 02:00:55 Influence Theory: A different kind of Theory of Everything (in 6 papers) Kevin Knuth, a former NASA scientist and physics professor, joins Curt to explore the most compelling UFO cases—including the Nimitz and Tic‑Tac encounters—and to introduce his Influence Theory, a novel approach to a Theory of Everything. The conversation also tackles why mainstream physics shies away from UFO research and what the implications could be for future science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:07 - The Bethune Encounter (1951)- 00:07:14 - The lights of the UFO's are possibly due to plasma- 00:08:53 - Why study UFO's? (and cattle mutilations)- 00:21:09 - Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 (1986)- 00:24:32 - 300 ft UFO follows one of our planes for 40 minutes- 00:24:12 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?- 00:28:13 - The Nimitz Encounters (2004)- 00:34:41 - The Tic Tac video is likely the least interesting video the gov't has- 00:36:57 - UFO's are not simply drones or advanced gov't technology- 00:39:47 - Why UFO's aren't studied by physicists, and who else (as a Professor) is studying?- 00:42:05 - Is alien technology "progressing"? Why / why not?- 00:44:03 - Why are they shutting down our nuclear missiles?- 00:48:14 - Why don't people supposedly from the gov't who announce UFO's are real, get killed?- 00:50:27 - UFO's should be far more technologically advanced than they are- 00:53:50 - Theory of Kevin's that explains where UFO's go- 00:58:36 - Why do aliens look so human (or why do we look like aliens)?- 01:03:08 - Curt and Kevin speculate about alien intentions and relation to us- 01:04:33 - Alien abductions- 01:05:47 - Is Bob Lazar telling the truth?- 01:08:20 - Skinwalker ranch- 01:11:06 - New physics in UFO's, because they violate conservation laws- 01:13:49 - Are aliens living on Earth? Underwater?- 01:20:20 - Stuart Koffman and Autocatalytic sets- 01:21:32 - Why mutilate cattle? (theory of "euphoria")- 01:29:46 - Emergent consciousness and aliens- 01:31:02 - Machine learning and fundamental physics- 01:33:06 - Spectral Inference from a Multiplexing Fourier Transform Spectrometer- 01:36:28 - Perception of sound (early research of Kevin Knuth's) and Penrose's Orch OR- 01:40:40 - Kevin Knuth's work at NASA and questions about the spacetime manifold- 01:47:47 - Parsimony in science leads to idealism?- 01:51:33 - Why does 2+1=3? Building a Theory of Everything from quantification- 01:52:49 - Effectiveness of Mathematics is no surprise- 01:54:28 - Building "Robot Scientists" that you can ask questions to- 02:00:55 - Influence Theory: A different kind of Theory of Everything (in 6 papers)SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code: dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Kevin Knuth's card game website: https://nobilisscientia.com- Kevin Knuth's website: http://knuthlab.org/- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:07 - The Bethune Encounter (1951)
- 00:07:14 - The lights of the UFO's are possibly due to plasma
- 00:08:53 - Why study UFO's? (and cattle mutilations)
- 00:21:09 - Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 (1986)
- 00:24:32 - 300 ft UFO follows one of our planes for 40 minutes
- 00:24:12 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?
- 00:28:13 - The Nimitz Encounters (2004)
- 00:34:41 - The Tic Tac video is likely the least interesting video the gov't has
- 00:36:57 - UFO's are not simply drones or advanced gov't technology
- 00:39:47 - Why UFO's aren't studied by physicists, and who else (as a Professor) is studying?
- 00:42:05 - Is alien technology "progressing"? Why / why not?
- 00:44:03 - Why are they shutting down our nuclear missiles?
- 00:48:14 - Why don't people supposedly from the gov't who announce UFO's are real, get killed?
- 00:50:27 - UFO's should be far more technologically advanced than they are
- 00:53:50 - Theory of Kevin's that explains where UFO's go
- 00:58:36 - Why do aliens look so human (or why do we look like aliens)?
- 01:03:08 - Curt and Kevin speculate about alien intentions and relation to us
- 01:04:33 - Alien abductions
- 01:05:47 - Is Bob Lazar telling the truth?
- 01:08:20 - Skinwalker ranch
- 01:11:06 - New physics in UFO's, because they violate conservation laws
- 01:13:49 - Are aliens living on Earth? Underwater?
- 01:20:20 - Stuart Koffman and Autocatalytic sets
- 01:21:32 - Why mutilate cattle? (theory of "euphoria")
- 01:29:46 - Emergent consciousness and aliens
- 01:31:02 - Machine learning and fundamental physics
- 01:33:06 - Spectral Inference from a Multiplexing Fourier Transform Spectrometer
- 01:36:28 - Perception of sound (early research of Kevin Knuth's) and Penrose's Orch OR
- 01:40:40 - Kevin Knuth's work at NASA and questions about the spacetime manifold
- 01:47:47 - Parsimony in science leads to idealism?
- 01:51:33 - Why does 2+1=3? Building a Theory of Everything from quantification
- 01:52:49 - Effectiveness of Mathematics is no surprise
- 01:54:28 - Building "Robot Scientists" that you can ask questions to
- 02:00:55 - Influence Theory: A different kind of Theory of Everything (in 6 papers)

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
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- Discord Invite Code: dmGgQ2dRzS
- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc
- Kevin Knuth's card game website: https://nobilisscientia.com
- Kevin Knuth's website: http://knuthlab.org/
- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9349 no Avi Loeb: How to Find Alien Relics in Our Solar System https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Avi Loeb (Harvard) argues Oumuamua was alien technology and defends scientific pursuit of extraterrestrial life They also explore consciousness, free will, and the challenges of pursuing unconventional research.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:27 - On writing to sharpen one's thinking, and the purpose of Avi's writings- 00:04:16 - Don't let the repudiation by "experts" deter your ideas- 00:11:49 - Academia requires other people's evaluation and conformance- 00:17:12 - How do you allow outré ideas while retaining integrity?- 00:18:21 - Responding to the Pluto-like rock of Oumuamua theory of Desch and Jackson- 00:25:37 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?- 00:29:16 - How the discovery of intelligent aliens would change society- 00:30:27 - How to find alien relics- 00:31:53 - Privatizing the search for aliens, and Elon Musk- 00:34:03 - The problems with inhabiting Mars are deeper than Musk thinks- 00:35:41 - Sean Carole's Many Worlds Interpretation- 00:41:14 - Are singularities "real"?- 00:44:13 - Bob Lazar- 00:49:35 - Cosmic Inflation is not falsifiable- 01:00:26 - Comparing velocities across different points on a manifold- 01:05:56 - Testing Wolfram's theory using the lower bound on masses- 01:07:42 - Eric Weinstein and innovation coming from the outside- 01:12:34 - Gödel's theorems and a Theory of Everything- 01:15:02 - Science learning from religion (and falsifying religion)- 01:21:35 - What is the meaning of life? The question Avi would ask an alien- 01:24:29 - Living forever. Heaven and hell as psychological phenomenon.- 01:26:04 - Consciousness, emergence, and free will- 01:28:46 - Wormholes- 01:29:29 - Why is the universe "fine tuned" for life?- 01:30:37 - Wisdom vs Intelligence- 01:34:09 - Which goal should you follow?- 01:36:00 - Steve Scully: Infinity of smallness and largeness- 01:37:15 - Can you interpret data without presuming a theory?- 01:40:02 - Barfyman: How has aging changed how Avi learns new math / physics?- 01:42:25 - Learning math when you're over 40- 01:43:26 - Artificial wisdom vs Artificial intelligence- 01:44:11 - Brian Keating: Does Avi Loeb dislike the criticism of his ideas, due to his fame?- 01:49:47 - How to balance work and life if you're extremely productive and work constantly?- 01:51:09 - Why does Avi do podcasts?- 01:53:09 - On abnegating social media- 01:56:58 - Rabbitskywalk3r: Claims of Haim Eshed (former Israeli director of space programs)- 01:57:39 - On UFO's and Prof. Kevin Knuth's analysis- 01:59:36 - Getting data on aliens visiting Earth- 02:01:09 - Amjad Hussain: Panpsychism, proto-consciousness, and aliens living with usRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hTHDCD4MnqY- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Brian Keating's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ- Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:09:00 -0000 Avi Loeb on Aliens, Bob Lazar, Wormholes, Consciousness, SpaceX, and Many Worlds full 55 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hTHDCD4MnqY Abraham "Avi" Loeb is an Israeli-American theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO: Brian Keating's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:27 On writing to sharpen one's thinking, and the purpose of Avi's writings 00:04:16 Don't let the repudiation by "experts" deter your ideas 00:11:49 Academia requires other people's evaluation and conformance 00:17:12 How do you allow outré ideas while retaining integrity? 00:18:21 Responding to the Pluto-like rock of Oumuamua theory of Desch and Jackson 00:25:37 Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth? 00:29:16 How the discovery of intelligent aliens would change society 00:30:27 How to find alien relics 00:31:53 Privatizing the search for aliens, and Elon Musk 00:34:03 The problems with inhabiting Mars are deeper than Musk thinks 00:35:41 Sean Carole's Many Worlds Interpretation 00:41:14 Are singularities "real"? 00:44:13 Bob Lazar 00:49:35 Cosmic Inflation is not falsifiable 01:00:26 Comparing velocities across different points on a manifold 01:05:56 Testing Wolfram's theory using the lower bound on masses 01:07:42 Eric Weinstein and innovation coming from the outside 01:12:34 Gödel's theorems and a Theory of Everything 01:15:02 Science learning from religion (and falsifying religion) 01:21:35 What is the meaning of life? The question Avi would ask an alien 01:24:29 Living forever. Heaven and hell as psychological phenomenon. 01:26:04 Consciousness, emergence, and free will 01:28:46 Wormholes 01:29:29 Why is the universe "fine tuned" for life? 01:30:37 Wisdom vs Intelligence 01:34:09 Which goal should you follow? 01:36:00 Steve Scully: Infinity of smallness and largeness 01:37:15 Can you interpret data without presuming a theory? 01:40:02 Barfyman: How has aging changed how Avi learns new math / physics? 01:42:25 Learning math when you're over 40 01:43:26 Artificial wisdom vs Artificial intelligence 01:44:11 Brian Keating: Does Avi Loeb dislike the criticism of his ideas, due to his fame? 01:49:47 How to balance work and life if you're extremely productive and work constantly? 01:51:09 Why does Avi do podcasts? 01:53:09 On abnegating social media 01:56:58 Rabbitskywalk3r: Claims of Haim Eshed (former Israeli director of space programs) 01:57:39 On UFO's and Prof. Kevin Knuth's analysis 01:59:36 Getting data on aliens visiting Earth 02:01:09 Amjad Hussain: Panpsychism, proto-consciousness, and aliens living with us * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I just finished (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Avi Loeb (Harvard) argues Oumuamua was alien technology and defends scientific pursuit of extraterrestrial life They also explore consciousness, free will, and the challenges of pursuing unconventional research.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:27 - On writing to sharpen one's thinking, and the purpose of Avi's writings- 00:04:16 - Don't let the repudiation by "experts" deter your ideas- 00:11:49 - Academia requires other people's evaluation and conformance- 00:17:12 - How do you allow outré ideas while retaining integrity?- 00:18:21 - Responding to the Pluto-like rock of Oumuamua theory of Desch and Jackson- 00:25:37 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?- 00:29:16 - How the discovery of intelligent aliens would change society- 00:30:27 - How to find alien relics- 00:31:53 - Privatizing the search for aliens, and Elon Musk- 00:34:03 - The problems with inhabiting Mars are deeper than Musk thinks- 00:35:41 - Sean Carole's Many Worlds Interpretation- 00:41:14 - Are singularities "real"?- 00:44:13 - Bob Lazar- 00:49:35 - Cosmic Inflation is not falsifiable- 01:00:26 - Comparing velocities across different points on a manifold- 01:05:56 - Testing Wolfram's theory using the lower bound on masses- 01:07:42 - Eric Weinstein and innovation coming from the outside- 01:12:34 - Gödel's theorems and a Theory of Everything- 01:15:02 - Science learning from religion (and falsifying religion)- 01:21:35 - What is the meaning of life? The question Avi would ask an alien- 01:24:29 - Living forever. Heaven and hell as psychological phenomenon.- 01:26:04 - Consciousness, emergence, and free will- 01:28:46 - Wormholes- 01:29:29 - Why is the universe "fine tuned" for life?- 01:30:37 - Wisdom vs Intelligence- 01:34:09 - Which goal should you follow?- 01:36:00 - Steve Scully: Infinity of smallness and largeness- 01:37:15 - Can you interpret data without presuming a theory?- 01:40:02 - Barfyman: How has aging changed how Avi learns new math / physics?- 01:42:25 - Learning math when you're over 40- 01:43:26 - Artificial wisdom vs Artificial intelligence- 01:44:11 - Brian Keating: Does Avi Loeb dislike the criticism of his ideas, due to his fame?- 01:49:47 - How to balance work and life if you're extremely productive and work constantly?- 01:51:09 - Why does Avi do podcasts?- 01:53:09 - On abnegating social media- 01:56:58 - Rabbitskywalk3r: Claims of Haim Eshed (former Israeli director of space programs)- 01:57:39 - On UFO's and Prof. Kevin Knuth's analysis- 01:59:36 - Getting data on aliens visiting Earth- 02:01:09 - Amjad Hussain: Panpsychism, proto-consciousness, and aliens living with usRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hTHDCD4MnqY- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Brian Keating's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ- Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:27 - On writing to sharpen one's thinking, and the purpose of Avi's writings
- 00:04:16 - Don't let the repudiation by "experts" deter your ideas
- 00:11:49 - Academia requires other people's evaluation and conformance
- 00:17:12 - How do you allow outré ideas while retaining integrity?
- 00:18:21 - Responding to the Pluto-like rock of Oumuamua theory of Desch and Jackson
- 00:25:37 - Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?
- 00:29:16 - How the discovery of intelligent aliens would change society
- 00:30:27 - How to find alien relics
- 00:31:53 - Privatizing the search for aliens, and Elon Musk
- 00:34:03 - The problems with inhabiting Mars are deeper than Musk thinks
- 00:35:41 - Sean Carole's Many Worlds Interpretation
- 00:41:14 - Are singularities "real"?
- 00:44:13 - Bob Lazar
- 00:49:35 - Cosmic Inflation is not falsifiable
- 01:00:26 - Comparing velocities across different points on a manifold
- 01:05:56 - Testing Wolfram's theory using the lower bound on masses
- 01:07:42 - Eric Weinstein and innovation coming from the outside
- 01:12:34 - Gödel's theorems and a Theory of Everything
- 01:15:02 - Science learning from religion (and falsifying religion)
- 01:21:35 - What is the meaning of life? The question Avi would ask an alien
- 01:24:29 - Living forever. Heaven and hell as psychological phenomenon.
- 01:26:04 - Consciousness, emergence, and free will
- 01:28:46 - Wormholes
- 01:29:29 - Why is the universe "fine tuned" for life?
- 01:30:37 - Wisdom vs Intelligence
- 01:34:09 - Which goal should you follow?
- 01:36:00 - Steve Scully: Infinity of smallness and largeness
- 01:37:15 - Can you interpret data without presuming a theory?
- 01:40:02 - Barfyman: How has aging changed how Avi learns new math / physics?
- 01:42:25 - Learning math when you're over 40
- 01:43:26 - Artificial wisdom vs Artificial intelligence
- 01:44:11 - Brian Keating: Does Avi Loeb dislike the criticism of his ideas, due to his fame?
- 01:49:47 - How to balance work and life if you're extremely productive and work constantly?
- 01:51:09 - Why does Avi do podcasts?
- 01:53:09 - On abnegating social media
- 01:56:58 - Rabbitskywalk3r: Claims of Haim Eshed (former Israeli director of space programs)
- 01:57:39 - On UFO's and Prof. Kevin Knuth's analysis
- 01:59:36 - Getting data on aliens visiting Earth
- 02:01:09 - Amjad Hussain: Panpsychism, proto-consciousness, and aliens living with us

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- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS
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- Brian Keating's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw
- Steve Scully's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8_4BUpeNfEWJ-wwdIDJxQ
- Better Left Unsaid: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 7626 no Curt Jaimungal AMA: Consciousness, Education, IQ, and Which TOE Is Correct https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal tackles consciousness, IQ debates, and reveals which Theory of Everything he thinks is correct He shares personal background, discusses philosophy, free will, and the future of science while debating the nature of a final TOE.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:36 - Behind the scenes on podcast run- 00:02:19 - Aakash_1996: Who am I? Science background?- 00:09:02 - Account 1: Rupert Spira / Advaita Vedanta- 00:09:39 - Account 1: Philosophy of math- 00:10:50 - Account 2: Douglas Hofstadter on the show?- 00:10:59 - Alex Broman: Psychedelics role next 20 years- 00:11:41 - alexander96: Gamer? Favorite video games?- 00:15:13 - Amidu Kamara: Consciousness “ism” and alien abductions?- 00:16:29 - Anna Lukomsky: Podcast origin and impact- 00:18:52 - apostolos prl: Facebook and supporting Curt- 00:21:04 - Aspen French: Getting more feminists on channel- 00:22:25 - Austin Harper: Free will, aliens, God, ego death, government, panpsychism- 00:24:53 - Babak Rasolzadeh: Lessons from interviewed people- 00:26:17 - Biers Adajew: Seeing world clearly or lost?- 00:28:12 - Boris Martinez: Curt's IQ, age, net worth- 00:33:22 - Anna Lukomsky: TOE spiritual or scientific? Science 2.0- 00:34:38 - Brandon S-P: Philosophy in STEM education- 00:37:08 - Brandon S-P: How weird final TOE could be- 00:38:51 - BubblePuppy: Bob Lazar interview?- 00:41:35 - Daniel: Views on Marxism evolution- 00:43:08 - Dhruv Gupta: Film introductions and interest- 00:43:38 - eljay: Upbringing and key life moments- 00:47:57 - eljay: Most bizarre/profound experience- 00:48:29 - Filip O: Why is there something rather than nothing?- 01:00:24 - Daslt Mane: Thoughts on String Theory- 01:01:24 - Frederik Guigui: Robert Sapolsky?- 01:01:31 - Game_changer0: Risk vs manipulation in persuasion- 01:07:48 - Game_changer0: Can we ever find the Theory of Everything?- 01:08:15 - Geoffry Gifari: Interview style and abruptness- 01:15:25 - Yoon Hur: Sympathy to the left after Chomsky?- 01:16:25 - GL XL: Why not interview Jason Reza Jorjani?- 01:54:15 - Grizwald Grim: How to get on show with a TOE? Contact?- 01:17:41 - Grizwald Grim: Which interview valued most?- 01:17:57 - Chris Langan and Wittgenstein's ladder- 01:19:33 - Hans Frankfurter: Learning advanced math at 36?- 01:20:12 - Ivan Goran: Familiar with General Semantics?- 01:20:27 - ja524309: Studying math and channel research- 01:21:25 - Johan Hedvall: Interviews that energized vs drained- 01:23:49 - junaidesse: Pineapple on pizza- 01:25:03 - junaidesse: Regret on deathbed?- 01:26:59 - Light Armanov: How do you keep getting on ChomskyRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxQwwmT9Ks- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:49:00 -0000 Curt Jaimungal AMA #1 (Consciousness, education, IQ, which Theory of Everything is correct?) full 54 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxQwwmT9Ks Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:36 Behind the scenes on how the podcast is run 00:02:19 [Aakash_1996] Who am I? Science Background? Dreams with the channel? 00:09:02 [Account 1] Rupert Spira / Advaita Vedanta 00:09:39 [Account 1] Philosophy of math 00:10:50 [Account 2] Douglas Hofstadter on the show? 00:10:59 [Alex Broman] What role do you see psychedelics having in our society the next 20 years 00:11:41 [alexander96] Are you a gamer? What types of video games do you like? 00:15:13 [Amidu Kamara] Why "ism" of consciousness do you subscribe to? Thoughts on alien abductions? 00:16:29 [Anna Lukomsky] How did the podcast get started? Did you know it would change your world? 00:18:52 [apostolos prl] Facebook and supporting Curt 00:21:04 [Aspen French] Getting more feminists on the channel 00:22:25 [Austin Harper] Free will? Aliens? God? Ego death? Perfect form of government? Panpsychism? 00:24:53 [Babak Rasolzadeh] What have you learned from the brilliant people interviewed that has affected your daily life? 00:26:17 [Biers Adajew] Do you see the world more clearly or are you more lost? 00:28:12 [Boris Martinez] Curt's IQ / age / net worth 00:33:22 [Anna Lukomsky] Is your quest for a TOE spiritual or scientific? Science 2.0 00:34:38 [Brandon S-P] Do you think philosophy should feature more crucially in STEM education? 00:37:08 [Brandon S-P] How weird will the final TOE be for it to be the real deal (definition of Theory of Everything) 00:38:51 [BubblePuppy] Have you tried getting Bob Lazar on? 00:41:35 [Daniel] Views on Marxism evolved since starting the channel? 00:43:08 [Dhruv Gupta] Introduction with films and interest in watching them now 00:43:38 [eljay] Upbringing / parents / most significant life moments 00:47:57 [eljay] Most bizarre / profound experience 00:48:29 [Filip O] "Why is there something rather than nothing?" 01:00:24 [Daslt Mane] Thoughts on String Theory 01:01:24 [Frederik Guigui] Robert Sapolsky? 01:01:31 [Game_changer0] Going against belief in order not to risk financial security / when does persuasion become manipulation 01:07:48 [Game_changer0] Can we ever find the "Theory of Everything"? 01:08:15 [Geoffry Gifari] On the interview "style" of Curt and abruptness of questions / transitions 01:15:25 [Yoon Hur] Have you grown more sympathetic to the left, after interviewing Chomsky? 01:16:25 [GL XL] Why haven't you interviewed Jason Reza Jorjani yet? 01:54:15 [Grizwald Grim] How do we get on the show, if we have a TOE? How do we contact you? 01:17:41 [Grizwald Grim] Which interview do you value most? 01:17:57 Chris Langan and Wittgenstein's ladder 01:19:33 [Hans Frankfurter] I am 36, can I still learn advanced math and contribute something meaningful? 01:20:12 [Ivan Goran] Are you familiar with "General Semantics" of Alfred Korzybski? 01:20:27 [ja524309] On studying math, and the research that goes into this channel 01:21:25 [Johan Hedvall] Which interviews energized you and which ones drained you? 01:23:49 [junaidesse] Pineapple on pizza 01:25:03 [junaidesse] What could leave you with regret on your deathbed? 01:26:59 [Light Armanov] How do you keep getting on Chomsky Curt Jaimungal tackles consciousness, IQ debates, and reveals which Theory of Everything he thinks is correct He shares personal background, discusses philosophy, free will, and the future of science while debating the nature of a final TOE.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:36 - Behind the scenes on podcast run- 00:02:19 - Aakash_1996: Who am I? Science background?- 00:09:02 - Account 1: Rupert Spira / Advaita Vedanta- 00:09:39 - Account 1: Philosophy of math- 00:10:50 - Account 2: Douglas Hofstadter on the show?- 00:10:59 - Alex Broman: Psychedelics role next 20 years- 00:11:41 - alexander96: Gamer? Favorite video games?- 00:15:13 - Amidu Kamara: Consciousness “ism” and alien abductions?- 00:16:29 - Anna Lukomsky: Podcast origin and impact- 00:18:52 - apostolos prl: Facebook and supporting Curt- 00:21:04 - Aspen French: Getting more feminists on channel- 00:22:25 - Austin Harper: Free will, aliens, God, ego death, government, panpsychism- 00:24:53 - Babak Rasolzadeh: Lessons from interviewed people- 00:26:17 - Biers Adajew: Seeing world clearly or lost?- 00:28:12 - Boris Martinez: Curt's IQ, age, net worth- 00:33:22 - Anna Lukomsky: TOE spiritual or scientific? Science 2.0- 00:34:38 - Brandon S-P: Philosophy in STEM education- 00:37:08 - Brandon S-P: How weird final TOE could be- 00:38:51 - BubblePuppy: Bob Lazar interview?- 00:41:35 - Daniel: Views on Marxism evolution- 00:43:08 - Dhruv Gupta: Film introductions and interest- 00:43:38 - eljay: Upbringing and key life moments- 00:47:57 - eljay: Most bizarre/profound experience- 00:48:29 - Filip O: Why is there something rather than nothing?- 01:00:24 - Daslt Mane: Thoughts on String Theory- 01:01:24 - Frederik Guigui: Robert Sapolsky?- 01:01:31 - Game_changer0: Risk vs manipulation in persuasion- 01:07:48 - Game_changer0: Can we ever find the Theory of Everything?- 01:08:15 - Geoffry Gifari: Interview style and abruptness- 01:15:25 - Yoon Hur: Sympathy to the left after Chomsky?- 01:16:25 - GL XL: Why not interview Jason Reza Jorjani?- 01:54:15 - Grizwald Grim: How to get on show with a TOE? Contact?- 01:17:41 - Grizwald Grim: Which interview valued most?- 01:17:57 - Chris Langan and Wittgenstein's ladder- 01:19:33 - Hans Frankfurter: Learning advanced math at 36?- 01:20:12 - Ivan Goran: Familiar with General Semantics?- 01:20:27 - ja524309: Studying math and channel research- 01:21:25 - Johan Hedvall: Interviews that energized vs drained- 01:23:49 - junaidesse: Pineapple on pizza- 01:25:03 - junaidesse: Regret on deathbed?- 01:26:59 - Light Armanov: How do you keep getting on ChomskyRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxQwwmT9Ks- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:36 - Behind the scenes on podcast run
- 00:02:19 - Aakash_1996: Who am I? Science background?
- 00:09:02 - Account 1: Rupert Spira / Advaita Vedanta
- 00:09:39 - Account 1: Philosophy of math
- 00:10:50 - Account 2: Douglas Hofstadter on the show?
- 00:10:59 - Alex Broman: Psychedelics role next 20 years
- 00:11:41 - alexander96: Gamer? Favorite video games?
- 00:15:13 - Amidu Kamara: Consciousness “ism” and alien abductions?
- 00:16:29 - Anna Lukomsky: Podcast origin and impact
- 00:18:52 - apostolos prl: Facebook and supporting Curt
- 00:21:04 - Aspen French: Getting more feminists on channel
- 00:22:25 - Austin Harper: Free will, aliens, God, ego death, government, panpsychism
- 00:24:53 - Babak Rasolzadeh: Lessons from interviewed people
- 00:26:17 - Biers Adajew: Seeing world clearly or lost?
- 00:28:12 - Boris Martinez: Curt's IQ, age, net worth
- 00:33:22 - Anna Lukomsky: TOE spiritual or scientific? Science 2.0
- 00:34:38 - Brandon S-P: Philosophy in STEM education
- 00:37:08 - Brandon S-P: How weird final TOE could be
- 00:38:51 - BubblePuppy: Bob Lazar interview?
- 00:41:35 - Daniel: Views on Marxism evolution
- 00:43:08 - Dhruv Gupta: Film introductions and interest
- 00:43:38 - eljay: Upbringing and key life moments
- 00:47:57 - eljay: Most bizarre/profound experience
- 00:48:29 - Filip O: Why is there something rather than nothing?
- 01:00:24 - Daslt Mane: Thoughts on String Theory
- 01:01:24 - Frederik Guigui: Robert Sapolsky?
- 01:01:31 - Game_changer0: Risk vs manipulation in persuasion
- 01:07:48 - Game_changer0: Can we ever find the Theory of Everything?
- 01:08:15 - Geoffry Gifari: Interview style and abruptness
- 01:15:25 - Yoon Hur: Sympathy to the left after Chomsky?
- 01:16:25 - GL XL: Why not interview Jason Reza Jorjani?
- 01:54:15 - Grizwald Grim: How to get on show with a TOE? Contact?
- 01:17:41 - Grizwald Grim: Which interview valued most?
- 01:17:57 - Chris Langan and Wittgenstein's ladder
- 01:19:33 - Hans Frankfurter: Learning advanced math at 36?
- 01:20:12 - Ivan Goran: Familiar with General Semantics?
- 01:20:27 - ja524309: Studying math and channel research
- 01:21:25 - Johan Hedvall: Interviews that energized vs drained
- 01:23:49 - junaidesse: Pineapple on pizza
- 01:25:03 - junaidesse: Regret on deathbed?
- 01:26:59 - Light Armanov: How do you keep getting on Chomsky

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlxQwwmT9Ks
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8012 no Jonathan Pageau: Why Metaphor Is More Real Than the Literal https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jonathan Pageau explores the symbolism behind traditional Christian iconography and its relationship to modern and contemporary art. He critiques modern artistic movements, connects art to cultural narratives, and examines how these themes intersect with theology and society.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - The artistry of symbolism- 00:03:32 - History of an artist / transition to contemporary art- 00:06:36 - Traditional view of art as a tool- 00:08:46 - Finding personal style in contemporary era- 00:12:14 - Is it art? Purpose and meaning- 00:15:11 - Modern art as destabilization- 00:19:11 - Contemporary art as parody of modernism- 00:21:33 - Propaganda of Social Realism- 00:23:37 - Social Realism in media- 00:25:36 - Destruction of symbols reshaping culture- 00:26:49 - Modern propaganda and upside-down fairy‑tale- 00:30:30 - Miyazaki and feminine symbolism- 00:33:46 - Lord of the Rings: technological power dynamic- 00:39:51 - Taking in things to make us whole- 00:44:23 - Weight of the Ring- 00:47:23 - Little Mermaid: transition of worlds- 00:53:31 - Living in the moment: nihilism- 00:54:51 - Cain and Abel: sin of pride- 01:00:23 - Social revolution and content revolution- 01:03:37 - Society of excess- 01:07:46 - Becoming an anchor: truth, justice, civility- 01:10:17 - Fixing problems from the ground up, ecological issue- 01:12:38 - Christian story as a way out- 01:15:29 - Finding meaning in religion for art- 01:20:01 - Iconography and life’s patterns- 01:23:34 - Symbolism and life’s meanings- 01:25:48 - Islam and religious expansion- 01:29:15 - Lenses we see the world through, Identification Theory- 01:35:01 - Pattern of being and reality- 01:37:31 - Desires pulling away from center, right‑hand and left‑hand sins- 01:41:20 - Knowing one’s center- 01:42:21 - Seeing films through a lens, Shazam thought experiment- 01:46:57 - Overreading art, Hollywood narrative patterns- 01:51:05 - Personal bias in film, pattern vs counter‑pattern- 01:52:51 - Introverted vs extroverted art- 01:57:08 - Narrative morality, scales of good and bad- 01:59:25 - Framing of Christ- 02:01:55 - Film framing and narrative tropes- 02:04:52 - Hollywood problem, entertainment culture issue- 02:06:35 - When the left goes too far? Exceptions in the worldRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6umrrokgeG4- Jonathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathan- Better Left Unsaid (the documentary): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:53:00 -0000 Jonathan Pageau on Art, Metaphor vs. Literal, Christ, The West, and Better Left Unsaid full 53 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6umrrokgeG4 Jonathan Pageau carves Eastern Orthodox Icons and other traditional Christian images in wood and stone. He's a cognoscenti with regard to symbolism and the West. *NOTE: This is a re-upload of a video that is approximately 2 years old.* Jonathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathan Better Left Unsaid (the documentary): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything TIMESTAMPS BY: Cooper Sheehan 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 The artistry of symbolism 00:03:32 History of an artist / The transition from modern to contemporary art 00:06:36 The traditional view of art (art as the tool) 00:08:46 Finding a personal style in the contemporary art era 00:12:14 Is it Art? / Arts purpose (meaning/ integration) in the world  00:15:11 Modern art as destabilization 00:19:11 Contemporary art as a parody of modernism 00:21:33 The propaganda of Social Realism 00:23:37 Social Realism in contemporary media 00:25:36 The destruction of symbols as the restructuring of culture 00:26:49 Modern propaganda and the upside-down Fairy-tale 00:30:30 Miyazaki and feminine symbolism 00:33:46 Lord of the Rings: The technological power dynamic of the Ring 00:39:51 Taking in things to make us whole 00:44:23 The weight of the Ring (from Lord of the Rings) 00:47:23 The Little Mermaid: The transition of worlds 00:53:31 Living in the moment: Nihilism 00:54:51 Cain and Able: The sin of pride 01:00:23 Social revolution and the revolution of the content (happy / satisfied) 01:03:37 Our society of excess 01:07:46 Becoming an anchor / Truth, Justice, Civility 01:10:17 Fixing the problem from the ground up and the ecological problem 01:12:38 Remember the Christian story / Christianity as a way out 01:15:29 Finding one's place in life / Finding ones meaning / Jonathan Pageau finding meaning in religion for art  01:20:01 Iconography and life’s patterns 01:23:34 Symbolism life’s meanings 01:25:48 Islam and Religious expansion 01:29:15 The lenses we see the world through and Identification Theory 01:35:01 The pattern of being and reality 01:37:31 Desires as pulling away from the (ones) center / Giving into desire / The right hand and left-hand sins 01:41:20 Knowing one's center 01:42:21 Seeing films through a lens/ Shazam thought experiment/ Shazam and interpreting meaning 01:46:57 Reading too much into art / Hollywood film and narrative patterns 01:51:05 Personal bias in reading films / Pattern vs counter pattern 01:52:51 Introverted art vs extroverted art 01:57:08 Narrative morality / The scales of good or bad and narrative complexity 01:59:25 The framing of Christ 02:01:55 Film framing and narrative tropes 02:04:52 The Hollywood problem / The entertainment culture problem 02:06:35 When do you see the left going too far? / The world of exceptions  * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I just finished (April 2021) a documentary called Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to watch it. Jonathan Pageau explores the symbolism behind traditional Christian iconography and its relationship to modern and contemporary art. He critiques modern artistic movements, connects art to cultural narratives, and examines how these themes intersect with theology and society.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:10 - The artistry of symbolism- 00:03:32 - History of an artist / transition to contemporary art- 00:06:36 - Traditional view of art as a tool- 00:08:46 - Finding personal style in contemporary era- 00:12:14 - Is it art? Purpose and meaning- 00:15:11 - Modern art as destabilization- 00:19:11 - Contemporary art as parody of modernism- 00:21:33 - Propaganda of Social Realism- 00:23:37 - Social Realism in media- 00:25:36 - Destruction of symbols reshaping culture- 00:26:49 - Modern propaganda and upside-down fairy‑tale- 00:30:30 - Miyazaki and feminine symbolism- 00:33:46 - Lord of the Rings: technological power dynamic- 00:39:51 - Taking in things to make us whole- 00:44:23 - Weight of the Ring- 00:47:23 - Little Mermaid: transition of worlds- 00:53:31 - Living in the moment: nihilism- 00:54:51 - Cain and Abel: sin of pride- 01:00:23 - Social revolution and content revolution- 01:03:37 - Society of excess- 01:07:46 - Becoming an anchor: truth, justice, civility- 01:10:17 - Fixing problems from the ground up, ecological issue- 01:12:38 - Christian story as a way out- 01:15:29 - Finding meaning in religion for art- 01:20:01 - Iconography and life’s patterns- 01:23:34 - Symbolism and life’s meanings- 01:25:48 - Islam and religious expansion- 01:29:15 - Lenses we see the world through, Identification Theory- 01:35:01 - Pattern of being and reality- 01:37:31 - Desires pulling away from center, right‑hand and left‑hand sins- 01:41:20 - Knowing one’s center- 01:42:21 - Seeing films through a lens, Shazam thought experiment- 01:46:57 - Overreading art, Hollywood narrative patterns- 01:51:05 - Personal bias in film, pattern vs counter‑pattern- 01:52:51 - Introverted vs extroverted art- 01:57:08 - Narrative morality, scales of good and bad- 01:59:25 - Framing of Christ- 02:01:55 - Film framing and narrative tropes- 02:04:52 - Hollywood problem, entertainment culture issue- 02:06:35 - When the left goes too far? Exceptions in the worldRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6umrrokgeG4- Jonathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathan- Better Left Unsaid (the documentary): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:10 - The artistry of symbolism
- 00:03:32 - History of an artist / transition to contemporary art
- 00:06:36 - Traditional view of art as a tool
- 00:08:46 - Finding personal style in contemporary era
- 00:12:14 - Is it art? Purpose and meaning
- 00:15:11 - Modern art as destabilization
- 00:19:11 - Contemporary art as parody of modernism
- 00:21:33 - Propaganda of Social Realism
- 00:23:37 - Social Realism in media
- 00:25:36 - Destruction of symbols reshaping culture
- 00:26:49 - Modern propaganda and upside-down fairy‑tale
- 00:30:30 - Miyazaki and feminine symbolism
- 00:33:46 - Lord of the Rings: technological power dynamic
- 00:39:51 - Taking in things to make us whole
- 00:44:23 - Weight of the Ring
- 00:47:23 - Little Mermaid: transition of worlds
- 00:53:31 - Living in the moment: nihilism
- 00:54:51 - Cain and Abel: sin of pride
- 01:00:23 - Social revolution and content revolution
- 01:03:37 - Society of excess
- 01:07:46 - Becoming an anchor: truth, justice, civility
- 01:10:17 - Fixing problems from the ground up, ecological issue
- 01:12:38 - Christian story as a way out
- 01:15:29 - Finding meaning in religion for art
- 01:20:01 - Iconography and life’s patterns
- 01:23:34 - Symbolism and life’s meanings
- 01:25:48 - Islam and religious expansion
- 01:29:15 - Lenses we see the world through, Identification Theory
- 01:35:01 - Pattern of being and reality
- 01:37:31 - Desires pulling away from center, right‑hand and left‑hand sins
- 01:41:20 - Knowing one’s center
- 01:42:21 - Seeing films through a lens, Shazam thought experiment
- 01:46:57 - Overreading art, Hollywood narrative patterns
- 01:51:05 - Personal bias in film, pattern vs counter‑pattern
- 01:52:51 - Introverted vs extroverted art
- 01:57:08 - Narrative morality, scales of good and bad
- 01:59:25 - Framing of Christ
- 02:01:55 - Film framing and narrative tropes
- 02:04:52 - Hollywood problem, entertainment culture issue
- 02:06:35 - When the left goes too far? Exceptions in the world

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6umrrokgeG4
- Jonathan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathan
- Better Left Unsaid (the documentary): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything

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]]> 8136 no Iain McGilchrist: Why Reason and Language Cannot Capture Existence https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Iain McGilchrist explores the nature of existence, being, and the limits of reason and language, while also discussing schizophrenia. He examines how our brain’s hemispheric dynamics shape our worldview and the implications for philosophy and mental health.SPONSORS:- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4RESOURCES:- Iain McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com- Master and His Emissary: https://www.amazon.com/The-Master-and-His-Emissary-audiobook/dp/B07ZJQ4QG7/ [not affiliate link]- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:35:00 -0000 Iain McGilchrist on the Existence, Being, the Limits of Reason and Language, and Schizophrenia full 52 Theories of Everything Iain McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com Master and His Emissary: https://www.amazon.com/The-Master-and-His-Emissary-audiobook/dp/B07ZJQ4QG7/ [not affiliate link] Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Iain McGilchrist explores the nature of existence, being, and the limits of reason and language, while also discussing schizophrenia. He examines how our brain’s hemispheric dynamics shape our worldview and the implications for philosophy and mental health.SPONSORS:- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4RESOURCES:- Iain McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com- Master and His Emissary: https://www.amazon.com/The-Master-and-His-Emissary-audiobook/dp/B07ZJQ4QG7/ [not affiliate link]- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SPONSORS:

- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4

RESOURCES:

- Iain McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com
- Master and His Emissary: https://www.amazon.com/The-Master-and-His-Emissary-audiobook/dp/B07ZJQ4QG7/ [not affiliate link]
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com
- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 10925 no Noam Chomsky: GPT-3, Neuralink, and the Limits of AI Language https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky joins Curt Jaimungal for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on group selection, his own mortality, the Piraha language, and a host of philosophical and technological ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:17 - Iain McGilchrist: Language without thought?- 00:06:54 - Stuart Hameroff: X bar structure in microtubules- 00:11:16 - Roger Penrose's Emperor's New Mind- 00:11:59 - Veno Volenec: Derivational Theory of Complexity and Generative Grammar- 00:20:02 - Existentialism and Kierkegaard [John Clever]- 00:21:00 - Sam Harris and Islam [Naman Jain]- 00:21:54 - Terrance McKenna and Stoned Ape Theory (psychedelics aiding language development / evolution)- 00:22:58 - Group Selection [Slaventhefourth]- 00:23:32 - Cryptocurrencies and decentralizing money [ThrowingSn0w]- 00:31:35 - Elon Musk's Neuralink [Tarek]- 00:31:56 - Douglas Hofstadter strange loop and generative grammar [Ryan]- 00:34:25 - Peter Singer's "Drowning Child" Thought Experiment [The_platypus_king]- 00:42:31 - Steven Pinker- 00:43:48 - Yuval Harari's Sapiens and the origin of language as introspective [Brez]- 00:49:50 - Piraha language and Daniel Everett [Mahendra Varma]- 00:54:40 - Karl Friston's free energy principle [MediocreBat2]- 00:55:03 - What does Chomsky get awestruck by? [Mai April]- 01:03:58 - Žižek / Hegel / Heidegger [Zowhat]- 01:06:23 - What mysteries would Chomsky want solved? [Mai April]- 01:11:44 - Open AI and GPT-3- 01:12:22 - Do you fear death? [Wil-Waal]- 01:12:40 - How to be more like Chomsky? [Overboi1]SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code: dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MU5zQwtT4- Iain McGilchrist's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:05:00 -0000 Chomsky on Terence McKenna, GPT-3, Sam Harris, Cryptocurrencies, Kierkegaard, Neuralink, and Hofstadter full 51 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MU5zQwtT4 Noam Chomsky talks about group selection, his own death, the Piraha language, and more, it his widest varied interview yet. Iain McGilchrist's podcast: Coming next week Stuart Hameroff's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:17 Iain McGilchrist: Language without thought? 00:06:54 Stuart Hameroff: X bar structure in microtubules 00:11:16 Roger Penrose's Emperor's New Mind 00:11:59 Veno Volenec: Derivational Theory of Complexity and Generative Grammar 00:20:02 Existentialism and Kierkegaard [John Clever] 00:21:00 Sam Harris and Islam [Naman Jain] 00:21:54 Terrance McKenna and Stoned Ape Theory (psychedelics aiding language development / evolution) 00:22:58 Group Selection [Slaventhefourth] 00:23:32 Cryptocurrencies and decentralizing money [ThrowingSn0w] 00:31:35 Elon Musk's Neuralink [Tarek] 00:31:56 Douglas Hofstadter strange loop and generative grammar [Ryan] 00:34:25 Peter Singer’s “Drowning Child” Thought Experiment [The_platypus_king] 00:42:31 Steven Pinker 00:43:48 Yuval Harari's Sapiens and the origin of language as introspective [Brez] 00:49:50 Piraha language and Daniel Everett [Mahendra Varma] 00:54:40 Karl Friston's free energy principle [MediocreBat2] 00:55:03 What does Chomsky get awestruck by? [Mai April] 01:03:58 Žižek / Hegel / Heidegger [Zowhat] 01:06:23 What mysteries would Chomsky want solved? [Mai April] 01:11:44 Open AI and GPT-3 01:12:22 Do you fear death? [Wil-Waal] 01:12:40 How to be more like Chomsky? [Overboi1] * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Noam Chomsky joins Curt Jaimungal for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on group selection, his own mortality, the Piraha language, and a host of philosophical and technological ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:17 - Iain McGilchrist: Language without thought?- 00:06:54 - Stuart Hameroff: X bar structure in microtubules- 00:11:16 - Roger Penrose's Emperor's New Mind- 00:11:59 - Veno Volenec: Derivational Theory of Complexity and Generative Grammar- 00:20:02 - Existentialism and Kierkegaard [John Clever]- 00:21:00 - Sam Harris and Islam [Naman Jain]- 00:21:54 - Terrance McKenna and Stoned Ape Theory (psychedelics aiding language development / evolution)- 00:22:58 - Group Selection [Slaventhefourth]- 00:23:32 - Cryptocurrencies and decentralizing money [ThrowingSn0w]- 00:31:35 - Elon Musk's Neuralink [Tarek]- 00:31:56 - Douglas Hofstadter strange loop and generative grammar [Ryan]- 00:34:25 - Peter Singer's "Drowning Child" Thought Experiment [The_platypus_king]- 00:42:31 - Steven Pinker- 00:43:48 - Yuval Harari's Sapiens and the origin of language as introspective [Brez]- 00:49:50 - Piraha language and Daniel Everett [Mahendra Varma]- 00:54:40 - Karl Friston's free energy principle [MediocreBat2]- 00:55:03 - What does Chomsky get awestruck by? [Mai April]- 01:03:58 - Žižek / Hegel / Heidegger [Zowhat]- 01:06:23 - What mysteries would Chomsky want solved? [Mai April]- 01:11:44 - Open AI and GPT-3- 01:12:22 - Do you fear death? [Wil-Waal]- 01:12:40 - How to be more like Chomsky? [Overboi1]SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code: dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MU5zQwtT4- Iain McGilchrist's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLo0Zwe579g- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:17 - Iain McGilchrist: Language without thought?
- 00:06:54 - Stuart Hameroff: X bar structure in microtubules
- 00:11:16 - Roger Penrose's Emperor's New Mind
- 00:11:59 - Veno Volenec: Derivational Theory of Complexity and Generative Grammar
- 00:20:02 - Existentialism and Kierkegaard [John Clever]
- 00:21:00 - Sam Harris and Islam [Naman Jain]
- 00:21:54 - Terrance McKenna and Stoned Ape Theory (psychedelics aiding language development / evolution)
- 00:22:58 - Group Selection [Slaventhefourth]
- 00:23:32 - Cryptocurrencies and decentralizing money [ThrowingSn0w]
- 00:31:35 - Elon Musk's Neuralink [Tarek]
- 00:31:56 - Douglas Hofstadter strange loop and generative grammar [Ryan]
- 00:34:25 - Peter Singer's "Drowning Child" Thought Experiment [The_platypus_king]
- 00:42:31 - Steven Pinker
- 00:43:48 - Yuval Harari's Sapiens and the origin of language as introspective [Brez]
- 00:49:50 - Piraha language and Daniel Everett [Mahendra Varma]
- 00:54:40 - Karl Friston's free energy principle [MediocreBat2]
- 00:55:03 - What does Chomsky get awestruck by? [Mai April]
- 01:03:58 - Žižek / Hegel / Heidegger [Zowhat]
- 01:06:23 - What mysteries would Chomsky want solved? [Mai April]
- 01:11:44 - Open AI and GPT-3
- 01:12:22 - Do you fear death? [Wil-Waal]
- 01:12:40 - How to be more like Chomsky? [Overboi1]

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]]> 4608 no Richard Borcherds: The Monster Group and Monstrous Moonshine https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Borcherds, a Fields Medalist, talks about the Monster Group, its links to string theory, and his self‑study path in mathematics. He also dives into creativity, learning strategies, free will, consciousness, and the simulation hypothesis.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:35 - How Richard got interested in math- 00:03:42 - Math vs physics unification- 00:04:38 - Daily ritual (or non‑ritual)- 00:05:19 - Time spent working / studying- 00:07:22 - Creativity old vs young- 00:08:30 - Greatest strength: obstinacy- 00:08:58 - Working in isolation: strength or weakness?- 00:10:48 - Starting math in 20s, 30s, 40s- 00:11:45 - Choosing a problem you care about- 00:12:41 - Dealing with non‑creativity / writer’s block- 00:14:40 - Depression as a scientist- 00:15:24 - IQ and nootropics- 00:17:02 - Creative process- 00:18:33 - Thinking style: pictorial, algebraic, etc.- 00:21:11 - Not following “deep work”- 00:22:00 - Reading non‑scientific books- 00:22:48 - Audience: view on Jordan Peterson- 00:23:31 - Audience: experience of madness in isolation- 00:23:56 - Audience: diet / fasting- 00:24:37 - Learning new mathematics- 00:25:42 - Solving problems by ignoring them- 00:26:51 - Advice for 20s learning math outside field- 00:28:03 - Dislike of infinity categories- 00:28:44 - Memorizing proofs/theorems?- 00:29:53 - Happiness and meaning: math vs life- 00:30:40 - Life without math- 00:31:32 - Winning the Fields Medal- 00:32:19 - What makes math meaningful?- 00:33:10 - Discovered vs invented- 00:34:35 - Why the Monster Group matters- 00:37:18 - “Quantum Field Theory gives me a headache.”- 00:39:21 - Free will?- 00:41:17 - God, simulation hypothesis, many worlds- 00:44:53 - Hard problem of consciousness- 00:46:28 - Favorite mathematicians- 00:48:22 - “Ed Witten is terrifying”- 00:49:05 - Monster Group and physics- 00:52:55 - Contributing to math as outsider- 00:55:44 - Many Worlds again- 00:56:15 - Is set theory too unwieldy?- 01:00:03 - Pluralism in math foundations- 01:02:48 - Intuitionist / finitisim / computational logic?- 01:04:29 - Can 40‑year‑olds learn advanced math?- 01:05:20 - Unreasonable effectiveness of math- 01:06:19 - Why some don’t understand math?- 01:08:09 - On Ramanujan- 01:10:45 - Number theory lectures & QFT difficulty- 01:14:56 - Learning styles & philosophy of math- 01:17:48 - Knowing progress on a solution- 01:19:11 - Langlands program- 01:21:45 - Knowing what to learn when unaware- 01:24:02 - Learning math & physics from YouTube- 01:29:46 - Goldbach's conjecture- 01:31:53 - Nervousness, anxiety, group theory, chit‑chat- 01:38:49 - “Secret” math techniques- 01:39:56 - Why modular forms are mesmeric- 01:41:50 - Rebuttal: discovered vs inventedSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfPRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ- Richard Borcherd's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0000 Richard Borcherds (Fields Medalist) on the Monster Group, String Theory, Self Studying and Moonshine full 50 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ Richard Borcherds is a mathematician known for his work in lattices, group theory, Monstrous Moonshine, and infinite-dimensional algebras, for which he was awarded the Fields Medal in 1998.  Richard Borcherd's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:35 How Richard began to become interested in math 00:03:42 Unification in mathematics vs. unification in physics 00:04:38 Daily ritual (or non-ritual) 00:05:19 How much time spent working / studying? 00:07:22 Creativity of the old vs young 00:08:30 Greatest strength is obstinance 00:08:58 Working in isolation, with no collaborators (strength or a weakness?) 00:10:48 Starting mathematics in your 20's, 30's, or 40's 00:11:45 Why must you pick a problem you're interested in? What happens when you don't? 00:12:41 What do you during moments of non-creativity / writer's block? 00:14:40 Dealing with depression as a scientist 00:15:24 On Richard's IQ and nootropics 00:17:02 Richard's creative process 00:18:33 Does he think more pictorially, algebraically, analytically, verbally, etc.? 00:21:11 Not following "deep work" 00:22:00 Reading non-scientific books 00:22:48 Audience Q: What does Richard think of Jordan Peterson? 00:23:31 Audience Q: Have you experience madness, working in math in isolation? 00:23:56 Audience Q: Does he optimize his diet / fast? 00:24:37 How does he learn new mathematics 00:25:42 Solving problems by ignoring them 00:26:51 Audience Q: Advice for someone in their 20's trying to learn math who's not in the field 00:28:03 Why does Richard not like infinity categories? 00:28:44 Does Richard memorize proofs / theorems? 00:29:53 Happiness and meaning in life (math or relationships / marriage / kids?) 00:30:40 What would Richard do without math? 00:31:32 What was it like to win the Fields medal? 00:32:19 What is about math that's meaningful? 00:33:10 Math discovered vs invented 00:34:35 Why is the Monster Group interesting? 00:37:18 "Quantum Field Theory gives me a headache." 00:39:21 Free will? 00:41:17 God, Simulation Hypothesis, and Many Worlds 00:44:53 On the Hard Problem of Consciousness 00:46:28 Favorite mathematicians (Serre, Witten, Tao, Feynman, Weinberg, etc.) 00:48:22 "Ed Witten is terrifying" 00:49:05 The Monster Group and physics 00:52:55 How to contribute to math if you're an outsider (or a neophyte)? 00:55:44 Many Worlds (again) 00:56:15 Audience Q: Is set theory too unwieldy and can we base math off of something different? 01:00:03 Audience Q: Pluralism in the foundations of math or not? 01:02:48 Intuitionist / Finitism / Computational logic? 01:04:29 Audience Q: Can people in their 40's understand advanced math? 01:05:20 Audience Q: Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics 01:06:19 Audience Q: Does it puzzle him that some people don't understand math? 01:08:09 On Ramanujan 01:10:45 Lectures on Number Theory and the difficulty of QFT 01:14:56 On different learning styles, and philosophy of mathematics 01:17:48 Audience Q: How does one know when they're making progress on a solution? 01:19:11 Langland's program 01:21:45 Audience Q: How does one know what to learn when they don't know what they don't know? 01:24:02 Learning math and physics from YouTube 01:29:46 Audience Q: Goldbach's conjecture 01:31:53 On nervousness, performance anxiety, group theory, and chit-chat 01:38:49 "Secret" math techniques 01:39:56 Why "modular forms" are the most mesmeric of all fields of math 01:41:50 Discovered vs. invented (rebuttal from a famous mathematician) Richard Borcherds, a Fields Medalist, talks about the Monster Group, its links to string theory, and his self‑study path in mathematics. He also dives into creativity, learning strategies, free will, consciousness, and the simulation hypothesis.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:35 - How Richard got interested in math- 00:03:42 - Math vs physics unification- 00:04:38 - Daily ritual (or non‑ritual)- 00:05:19 - Time spent working / studying- 00:07:22 - Creativity old vs young- 00:08:30 - Greatest strength: obstinacy- 00:08:58 - Working in isolation: strength or weakness?- 00:10:48 - Starting math in 20s, 30s, 40s- 00:11:45 - Choosing a problem you care about- 00:12:41 - Dealing with non‑creativity / writer’s block- 00:14:40 - Depression as a scientist- 00:15:24 - IQ and nootropics- 00:17:02 - Creative process- 00:18:33 - Thinking style: pictorial, algebraic, etc.- 00:21:11 - Not following “deep work”- 00:22:00 - Reading non‑scientific books- 00:22:48 - Audience: view on Jordan Peterson- 00:23:31 - Audience: experience of madness in isolation- 00:23:56 - Audience: diet / fasting- 00:24:37 - Learning new mathematics- 00:25:42 - Solving problems by ignoring them- 00:26:51 - Advice for 20s learning math outside field- 00:28:03 - Dislike of infinity categories- 00:28:44 - Memorizing proofs/theorems?- 00:29:53 - Happiness and meaning: math vs life- 00:30:40 - Life without math- 00:31:32 - Winning the Fields Medal- 00:32:19 - What makes math meaningful?- 00:33:10 - Discovered vs invented- 00:34:35 - Why the Monster Group matters- 00:37:18 - “Quantum Field Theory gives me a headache.”- 00:39:21 - Free will?- 00:41:17 - God, simulation hypothesis, many worlds- 00:44:53 - Hard problem of consciousness- 00:46:28 - Favorite mathematicians- 00:48:22 - “Ed Witten is terrifying”- 00:49:05 - Monster Group and physics- 00:52:55 - Contributing to math as outsider- 00:55:44 - Many Worlds again- 00:56:15 - Is set theory too unwieldy?- 01:00:03 - Pluralism in math foundations- 01:02:48 - Intuitionist / finitisim / computational logic?- 01:04:29 - Can 40‑year‑olds learn advanced math?- 01:05:20 - Unreasonable effectiveness of math- 01:06:19 - Why some don’t understand math?- 01:08:09 - On Ramanujan- 01:10:45 - Number theory lectures & QFT difficulty- 01:14:56 - Learning styles & philosophy of math- 01:17:48 - Knowing progress on a solution- 01:19:11 - Langlands program- 01:21:45 - Knowing what to learn when unaware- 01:24:02 - Learning math & physics from YouTube- 01:29:46 - Goldbach's conjecture- 01:31:53 - Nervousness, anxiety, group theory, chit‑chat- 01:38:49 - “Secret” math techniques- 01:39:56 - Why modular forms are mesmeric- 01:41:50 - Rebuttal: discovered vs inventedSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfPRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xu15ZbxxnUQ- Richard Borcherd's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:35 - How Richard got interested in math
- 00:03:42 - Math vs physics unification
- 00:04:38 - Daily ritual (or non‑ritual)
- 00:05:19 - Time spent working / studying
- 00:07:22 - Creativity old vs young
- 00:08:30 - Greatest strength: obstinacy
- 00:08:58 - Working in isolation: strength or weakness?
- 00:10:48 - Starting math in 20s, 30s, 40s
- 00:11:45 - Choosing a problem you care about
- 00:12:41 - Dealing with non‑creativity / writer’s block
- 00:14:40 - Depression as a scientist
- 00:15:24 - IQ and nootropics
- 00:17:02 - Creative process
- 00:18:33 - Thinking style: pictorial, algebraic, etc.
- 00:21:11 - Not following “deep work”
- 00:22:00 - Reading non‑scientific books
- 00:22:48 - Audience: view on Jordan Peterson
- 00:23:31 - Audience: experience of madness in isolation
- 00:23:56 - Audience: diet / fasting
- 00:24:37 - Learning new mathematics
- 00:25:42 - Solving problems by ignoring them
- 00:26:51 - Advice for 20s learning math outside field
- 00:28:03 - Dislike of infinity categories
- 00:28:44 - Memorizing proofs/theorems?
- 00:29:53 - Happiness and meaning: math vs life
- 00:30:40 - Life without math
- 00:31:32 - Winning the Fields Medal
- 00:32:19 - What makes math meaningful?
- 00:33:10 - Discovered vs invented
- 00:34:35 - Why the Monster Group matters
- 00:37:18 - “Quantum Field Theory gives me a headache.”
- 00:39:21 - Free will?
- 00:41:17 - God, simulation hypothesis, many worlds
- 00:44:53 - Hard problem of consciousness
- 00:46:28 - Favorite mathematicians
- 00:48:22 - “Ed Witten is terrifying”
- 00:49:05 - Monster Group and physics
- 00:52:55 - Contributing to math as outsider
- 00:55:44 - Many Worlds again
- 00:56:15 - Is set theory too unwieldy?
- 01:00:03 - Pluralism in math foundations
- 01:02:48 - Intuitionist / finitisim / computational logic?
- 01:04:29 - Can 40‑year‑olds learn advanced math?
- 01:05:20 - Unreasonable effectiveness of math
- 01:06:19 - Why some don’t understand math?
- 01:08:09 - On Ramanujan
- 01:10:45 - Number theory lectures & QFT difficulty
- 01:14:56 - Learning styles & philosophy of math
- 01:17:48 - Knowing progress on a solution
- 01:19:11 - Langlands program
- 01:21:45 - Knowing what to learn when unaware
- 01:24:02 - Learning math & physics from YouTube
- 01:29:46 - Goldbach's conjecture
- 01:31:53 - Nervousness, anxiety, group theory, chit‑chat
- 01:38:49 - “Secret” math techniques
- 01:39:56 - Why modular forms are mesmeric
- 01:41:50 - Rebuttal: discovered vs invented

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]]> 6036 no Mithuna Yoganathan: Quantum Immortality and Self-Study in Physics https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Mithuna Yoganathan explains quantum immortality theory and reveals the Gottesman-Knill theorem's implications She also shares how she runs a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel, learning strategies, and deep theoretical debates such as the Gottesman‑Knill theorem and the source of quantum speedup.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:26 - What's it like running a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel?- 00:02:56 - Using "explanation to others" as a self‑learning tool- 00:05:27 - How do you learn new physics / mathematics?- 00:06:22 - On feeling like math / physics isn't within your ability to grasp- 00:08:29 - Is math necessary for understanding physics- 00:09:23 - Daily schedule / routine- 00:12:50 - Dealing with people emailing theories- 00:15:28 - Fat‑shattering dimensions- 00:17:01 - What's the Pauli group's relation to the Clifford group?- 00:19:44 - How do you prove that a quantum algorithm is efficiently simulable classically- 00:22:58 - Gottesman‑Knill theorem (and its extension, proved by Mithuna)- 00:25:41 - What's responsible for the "speedup" in Quantum Computing?- 00:29:24 - Which of her thesis results is the most significant? (on quantum complexity and clean Qubits)- 00:37:27 - Magic state distillation- 00:38:34 - Gödel's incompleteness, with quantum logic- 00:40:41 - Halting problem- 00:41:10 - Quantum Computers vs Probabilistic Turing Machines- 00:42:17 - P = NP- 00:44:41 - Richard Borcherd's comments on Quantum Computers not being "better" than classical (generically)- 00:47:05 - Quantum Contextuality- 00:52:29 - Quantum decoherence and why it doesn't solve the measurement problem- 00:56:26 - On the Many Worlds Interpretation- 00:58:45 - Quantum Immortality- 01:03:19 - Is space / time discrete and what would the implications of this be for QC?- 01:04:42 - Wolfram's "principle of computational equivalence"- 01:05:32 - Bohemian Pilot wave theory- 01:09:28 - Are the laws of physics ultimately beautiful and simple?- 01:10:31 - Audience Q: Thoughts on QBism?SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I- Looking Glass Universe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk__1iexL3T5gvGcMpeHNA- Link to Peter Gray video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQLkKKERWsI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:37:00 -0000 Mithuna on Quantum Immortality, Self-Studying Quantum Mechanics, PhD research, and Quantum Computing full 49 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I Mithuna Yoganathan is a quantum physicist who specializes in quantum computing, and runs the successful YouTube channel Looking Glass Universe (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk__1iexL3T5gvGcMpeHNA). This podcast serves as a general introduction to quantum foundations and computing for undergraduates and bright autodidacts. Link to Peter Gray video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQLkKKERWsI Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:26 What's it like running a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel? 00:02:56 Using "explanation to others" as a self-learning tool 00:05:27 How do you learn new physics / mathematics? 00:06:22 On feeling like math / physics isn't within your ability to grasp 00:08:29 Is math necessary for understanding physics 00:09:23 Daily schedule / routine 00:12:50 Dealing with people emailing theories 00:15:28 Fat-shattering dimensions 00:17:01 What's the Pauli group's relation to the Clifford group? 00:19:44 How do you prove that a quantum algorithm is efficiently simulable classically 00:22:58 Gottesman-Knill theorem (and its extension, proved by Mithuna) 00:25:41 What's responsible for the "speedup" in Quantum Computing? 00:29:24 Which of her thesis results is the most significant? (on quantum complexity and clean Qubits) 00:37:27 Magic state distillation 00:38:34 Gödel's incompleteness, with quantum logic 00:40:41 Halting problem 00:41:10 Quantum Computers vs Probabilistic Turing Machines 00:42:17 P = NP 00:44:41 Richard Borcherd's comments on Quantum Computers not being "better" than classical (generically) 00:47:05 Quantum Contextuality 00:52:29 Quantum decoherence and why it doesn't solve the measurement problem 00:56:26 On the Many Worlds Interpretation 00:58:45 Quantum Immortality 01:03:19 Is space / time discrete and what would the implications of this be for QC? 01:04:42 Wolfram's "principle of computational equivalence" 01:05:32 Bohemian Pilot wave theory 01:09:28 Are the laws of physics ultimately beautiful and simple? 01:10:31 Audience Q: Thoughts on QBism? Mithuna Yoganathan explains quantum immortality theory and reveals the Gottesman-Knill theorem's implications She also shares how she runs a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel, learning strategies, and deep theoretical debates such as the Gottesman‑Knill theorem and the source of quantum speedup.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:26 - What's it like running a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel?- 00:02:56 - Using "explanation to others" as a self‑learning tool- 00:05:27 - How do you learn new physics / mathematics?- 00:06:22 - On feeling like math / physics isn't within your ability to grasp- 00:08:29 - Is math necessary for understanding physics- 00:09:23 - Daily schedule / routine- 00:12:50 - Dealing with people emailing theories- 00:15:28 - Fat‑shattering dimensions- 00:17:01 - What's the Pauli group's relation to the Clifford group?- 00:19:44 - How do you prove that a quantum algorithm is efficiently simulable classically- 00:22:58 - Gottesman‑Knill theorem (and its extension, proved by Mithuna)- 00:25:41 - What's responsible for the "speedup" in Quantum Computing?- 00:29:24 - Which of her thesis results is the most significant? (on quantum complexity and clean Qubits)- 00:37:27 - Magic state distillation- 00:38:34 - Gödel's incompleteness, with quantum logic- 00:40:41 - Halting problem- 00:41:10 - Quantum Computers vs Probabilistic Turing Machines- 00:42:17 - P = NP- 00:44:41 - Richard Borcherd's comments on Quantum Computers not being "better" than classical (generically)- 00:47:05 - Quantum Contextuality- 00:52:29 - Quantum decoherence and why it doesn't solve the measurement problem- 00:56:26 - On the Many Worlds Interpretation- 00:58:45 - Quantum Immortality- 01:03:19 - Is space / time discrete and what would the implications of this be for QC?- 01:04:42 - Wolfram's "principle of computational equivalence"- 01:05:32 - Bohemian Pilot wave theory- 01:09:28 - Are the laws of physics ultimately beautiful and simple?- 01:10:31 - Audience Q: Thoughts on QBism?SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ct0zv_M-I- Looking Glass Universe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFk__1iexL3T5gvGcMpeHNA- Link to Peter Gray video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQLkKKERWsI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:26 - What's it like running a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel?
- 00:02:56 - Using "explanation to others" as a self‑learning tool
- 00:05:27 - How do you learn new physics / mathematics?
- 00:06:22 - On feeling like math / physics isn't within your ability to grasp
- 00:08:29 - Is math necessary for understanding physics
- 00:09:23 - Daily schedule / routine
- 00:12:50 - Dealing with people emailing theories
- 00:15:28 - Fat‑shattering dimensions
- 00:17:01 - What's the Pauli group's relation to the Clifford group?
- 00:19:44 - How do you prove that a quantum algorithm is efficiently simulable classically
- 00:22:58 - Gottesman‑Knill theorem (and its extension, proved by Mithuna)
- 00:25:41 - What's responsible for the "speedup" in Quantum Computing?
- 00:29:24 - Which of her thesis results is the most significant? (on quantum complexity and clean Qubits)
- 00:37:27 - Magic state distillation
- 00:38:34 - Gödel's incompleteness, with quantum logic
- 00:40:41 - Halting problem
- 00:41:10 - Quantum Computers vs Probabilistic Turing Machines
- 00:42:17 - P = NP
- 00:44:41 - Richard Borcherd's comments on Quantum Computers not being "better" than classical (generically)
- 00:47:05 - Quantum Contextuality
- 00:52:29 - Quantum decoherence and why it doesn't solve the measurement problem
- 00:56:26 - On the Many Worlds Interpretation
- 00:58:45 - Quantum Immortality
- 01:03:19 - Is space / time discrete and what would the implications of this be for QC?
- 01:04:42 - Wolfram's "principle of computational equivalence"
- 01:05:32 - Bohemian Pilot wave theory
- 01:09:28 - Are the laws of physics ultimately beautiful and simple?
- 01:10:31 - Audience Q: Thoughts on QBism?

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- Link to Peter Gray video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQLkKKERWsI

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]]> 6278 no Stuart Hameroff: Penrose's Quantum Consciousness Theory Explained https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Stuart Hameroff discusses his quantum microtubule theory of consciousness with Roger Penrose, exploring self‑similarity, Gödel’s theorem, and the hard problem. The conversation also tackles free will, quantum computing, and the relationship between cognition and consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:18 - Fast and adroit question- 00:02:58 - Personal beliefs about God- 00:03:44 - Origin of consciousness in microtubules- 00:08:55 - Non‑computational nature of consciousness- 00:11:56 - Gödel’s theorem and quantum gravity- 00:16:54 - Quantum computers and Frolich resonances- 00:19:25 - Penrose’s role- 00:23:45 - David Chalmers talk reference- 00:26:33 - Penrose modifies ideas- 00:28:04 - Vibrations of consciousness (gamma)- 00:32:00 - Collapse time calculations- 00:38:07 - Myth of the 1% brain- 00:41:33 - Neuron firing rates under psychedelics- 00:46:42 - Cognition vs consciousness order- 00:48:27 - Anesthesia and truth serums- 00:50:04 - Working with Penrose- 00:57:00 - Free will as backward‑time travel- 01:01:36 - Dennett’s comment- 01:02:33 - Agreements/disagreements with Penrose- 01:06:16 - Explaining isolated systems, quantum phases- 01:11:40 - Explaining benzene rings etc.- 01:13:08 - Microtubule structure- 01:17:33 - Tau proteins and Alzheimer’s- 01:17:00 - Fractals and self‑similarity- 01:20:06 - Quantifying consciousness with anesthesia- 01:21:42 - Glial vs neuron roles- 01:24:08 - Can quantum computers be conscious?- 01:28:55 - Periodicity requirement- 01:29:41 - IIT vs Global Neuronal vs Orch OR- 01:33:57 - Falsifying Orch OR- 01:37:00 - Koch’s Schrödinger cat thought experiment- 01:38:01 - Platonic Forms connection- 01:40:12 - Curt’s favorite about Orch OR- 01:42:52 - Experiencing “nothing”- 01:43:55 - Comparing Wolfram’s theory- 01:45:00 - Penrose solving hard problem- 01:47:07 - Existence of free will- 01:48:15 - Strong vs weak anthropic principleSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- TOE Clippings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:31:00 -0000 Stuart Hameroff on Penrose, Self-Similar Consciousness, and Time Travelling Free Will (technical) full 48 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g Stuart Hameroff is an American anesthesiologist and professor at the University of Arizona known for his studies of consciousness and contention that consciousness originates from quantum states in neural microtubules, partnering with Roger Penrose to explicate on the physics involved. TOE Clippings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:18 For 73, how does Hameroff stay fast and adroit? 00:02:58 On Hameroff's personal beliefs of God 00:03:44 How did Stuart come to the idea that consciousness arises in microtubules? 00:08:55 The non-computational nature of consciousness and the hard-problem 00:11:56 Gödel's theorem and quantum gravity / superposition 00:16:54 Quantum computers and Frolich resonances 00:19:25 Roger Penrose enters in the picture where / when / how? 00:23:45 David Chalmer's legendary talk was at the conference Hameroff organized 00:26:33 Penrose modified Hameroff's ideas 00:28:04 The vibrations of consciousness (Gamma) 00:32:00 Details on the calculations of the collapse time of tubulin and microtubules 00:38:07 The myth of the 1% of the brain 00:41:33 Firing rates of neurons during psychedelics and how the brain seemingly "decreases" 00:46:42 Which comes first, cognition or consciousness? 00:48:27 Anesthesia and "truth serums" (disinhibition revealing inner truths?) 00:50:04 What's it like to work with Penrose? What's an example of a problem you're working on? 00:57:00 Free-will as travelling backward in time (Libett's experiments) 01:01:36 Dennett won't comment on his theories 01:02:33 Agreements / disagreements with Penrose 01:06:16 Explaining terms: Isolated systems, phases of quantum computing, gamma synchrony 01:11:40 Explaining terms: Benzine rings, non-polar, and hydrophobic 01:13:08 Structure of the microtubules 01:17:33 Tau proteins and Alzheimer's 01:17:00 Fractals / self-similarity and its relation to consciousness 01:20:06 Quantifying consciousness with anesthesia 01:21:42 Glial cells vs neurons for consciousness / computation 01:24:08 Can quantum computers be consciousness? 01:28:55 Is periodicity required or is aperiodicity a prius? 01:29:41 IIT vs Global Neuronal vs Orch OR 01:33:57 Falsifying Hameroff's and Penrose's theory (Orch OR) 01:37:00 Koch's thought experiment on the ridiculousness of Schrödinger's cat being alive and dead 01:38:01 How do Platonic Forms come into this? 01:40:12 What Curt likes most about Orch OR 01:42:52 Experiencing "nothing" 01:43:55 Comparing Wolfram's theory 01:45:00 How does Penrose's theory solve the Hard problem of consciousness 01:47:07 Does there exist free will 01:48:15 Strong vs Weak anthropic principle and and an explanation for the ratios of nature Stuart Hameroff discusses his quantum microtubule theory of consciousness with Roger Penrose, exploring self‑similarity, Gödel’s theorem, and the hard problem. The conversation also tackles free will, quantum computing, and the relationship between cognition and consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:18 - Fast and adroit question- 00:02:58 - Personal beliefs about God- 00:03:44 - Origin of consciousness in microtubules- 00:08:55 - Non‑computational nature of consciousness- 00:11:56 - Gödel’s theorem and quantum gravity- 00:16:54 - Quantum computers and Frolich resonances- 00:19:25 - Penrose’s role- 00:23:45 - David Chalmers talk reference- 00:26:33 - Penrose modifies ideas- 00:28:04 - Vibrations of consciousness (gamma)- 00:32:00 - Collapse time calculations- 00:38:07 - Myth of the 1% brain- 00:41:33 - Neuron firing rates under psychedelics- 00:46:42 - Cognition vs consciousness order- 00:48:27 - Anesthesia and truth serums- 00:50:04 - Working with Penrose- 00:57:00 - Free will as backward‑time travel- 01:01:36 - Dennett’s comment- 01:02:33 - Agreements/disagreements with Penrose- 01:06:16 - Explaining isolated systems, quantum phases- 01:11:40 - Explaining benzene rings etc.- 01:13:08 - Microtubule structure- 01:17:33 - Tau proteins and Alzheimer’s- 01:17:00 - Fractals and self‑similarity- 01:20:06 - Quantifying consciousness with anesthesia- 01:21:42 - Glial vs neuron roles- 01:24:08 - Can quantum computers be conscious?- 01:28:55 - Periodicity requirement- 01:29:41 - IIT vs Global Neuronal vs Orch OR- 01:33:57 - Falsifying Orch OR- 01:37:00 - Koch’s Schrödinger cat thought experiment- 01:38:01 - Platonic Forms connection- 01:40:12 - Curt’s favorite about Orch OR- 01:42:52 - Experiencing “nothing”- 01:43:55 - Comparing Wolfram’s theory- 01:45:00 - Penrose solving hard problem- 01:47:07 - Existence of free will- 01:48:15 - Strong vs weak anthropic principleSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- TOE Clippings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdITf9DoFmndXy7nXWIoa7g- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:18 - Fast and adroit question
- 00:02:58 - Personal beliefs about God
- 00:03:44 - Origin of consciousness in microtubules
- 00:08:55 - Non‑computational nature of consciousness
- 00:11:56 - Gödel’s theorem and quantum gravity
- 00:16:54 - Quantum computers and Frolich resonances
- 00:19:25 - Penrose’s role
- 00:23:45 - David Chalmers talk reference
- 00:26:33 - Penrose modifies ideas
- 00:28:04 - Vibrations of consciousness (gamma)
- 00:32:00 - Collapse time calculations
- 00:38:07 - Myth of the 1% brain
- 00:41:33 - Neuron firing rates under psychedelics
- 00:46:42 - Cognition vs consciousness order
- 00:48:27 - Anesthesia and truth serums
- 00:50:04 - Working with Penrose
- 00:57:00 - Free will as backward‑time travel
- 01:01:36 - Dennett’s comment
- 01:02:33 - Agreements/disagreements with Penrose
- 01:06:16 - Explaining isolated systems, quantum phases
- 01:11:40 - Explaining benzene rings etc.
- 01:13:08 - Microtubule structure
- 01:17:33 - Tau proteins and Alzheimer’s
- 01:17:00 - Fractals and self‑similarity
- 01:20:06 - Quantifying consciousness with anesthesia
- 01:21:42 - Glial vs neuron roles
- 01:24:08 - Can quantum computers be conscious?
- 01:28:55 - Periodicity requirement
- 01:29:41 - IIT vs Global Neuronal vs Orch OR
- 01:33:57 - Falsifying Orch OR
- 01:37:00 - Koch’s Schrödinger cat thought experiment
- 01:38:01 - Platonic Forms connection
- 01:40:12 - Curt’s favorite about Orch OR
- 01:42:52 - Experiencing “nothing”
- 01:43:55 - Comparing Wolfram’s theory
- 01:45:00 - Penrose solving hard problem
- 01:47:07 - Existence of free will
- 01:48:15 - Strong vs weak anthropic principle

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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 8066 no Tammy Peterson: Finding God Through Tragic Illness and Gratitude https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Tammy Peterson shares her journey through a tragic illness, exploring how it led her to a deeper relationship with God, gratitude, and a commitment to serving others. The conversation examines meditation, prayer, and the meaning of suffering, offering insight into faith and self‑compassion.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:39 - Tammy's routine (morning and evening)- 00:07:13 - Type of meditation, yoga, and prayer Tammy performs- 00:09:14 - What was Tammy looking for growing up?- 00:11:44 - Does one need to be in tune with their body?- 00:14:51 - A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self‑insight- 00:24:28 - Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame- 00:26:00 - Finding God in illness- 00:27:27 - Religion vs. Spirituality- 00:28:16 - Overview of Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques)- 00:47:25 - How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life- 00:55:52 - Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others- 00:59:44 - Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse?- 01:01:51 - Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over‑confidence- 01:04:36 - On On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?)- 01:06:18 - The pandemic and introverts- 01:08:25 - Would Tammy have found God without her illness?- 01:10:10 - The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility- 01:11:01 - Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary- 01:11:38 - You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself- 01:13:10 - Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience- 01:13:38 - Mary and advice for women- 01:15:41 - What does it mean that God is only in the present moment?- 01:17:05 - On being "reborn"- 01:18:37 - The problems you deal with are often generations old- 01:20:52 - How can you love yourself, if you want to change? How can you have compassion for yourself?- 01:25:30 - What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook?- 01:26:24 - What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth?- 01:27:37 - Truth vs. Love in a relationship (do you side with the world or your partner?)- 01:29:07 - How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan?- 01:30:13 - Audience: What were the best practices Tammy's parents did? (User: Salt Lemon)- 01:30:45 - Audience: What advice do you have for parents with an extremely ill child? (User: Feels like Fire)- 01:30:59 - Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several times (User: Irish Lobster)- 01:32:11 - Audience: Favorite books? (User: Veg Mech)- 01:34:21 - How does Tammy handle the hit pieces toward Jordan?RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-XwEz3pxk- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0735278334 Canada- https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0593084640 USA- Better Left Unsaid (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIzgoFBCnY- Better Left Unsaid (link to buy late-March): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:55:00 -0000 Tammy Peterson on tragic illness, finding God, gratitude, and unselfish service full 47 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-XwEz3pxk Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802   Beyond Order (unaffiliated links): https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0735278334 Canada https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0593084640 USA   Better Left Unsaid (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIzgoFBCnY Better Left Unsaid (link to buy late-March): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/    Edited by: Antonio Pastore   00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:39 Tammy's routine (morning and evening) 00:07:13 Type of meditation, yoga, and prayer Tammy performs 00:09:14 What was Tammy looking for growing up? 00:11:44 Does one need to be in tune with their body? 00:14:51 A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self-insight 00:24:28 Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame 00:26:00 Finding God in illness 00:27:27 Religion vs. Spirituality 00:28:16 Overview of Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques) 00:47:25 How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life 00:55:52 Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others 00:59:44 Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse? 01:01:51 Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over-confidence 01:04:36 On On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?) 01:06:18 The pandemic and introverts 01:08:25 Would Tammy have found God without her illness? 01:10:10 The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility 01:11:01 Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary 01:11:38 You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself 01:13:10 Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience 01:13:38 Mary and advice for women 01:15:41 What does it mean that God is only in the present moment? 01:17:05 On being "reborn" 01:18:37 The problems you deal with are often generations old 01:20:52 How can you love yourself, if you want to change? How can you have compassion for yourself? 01:25:30 What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook? 01:26:24 What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth? 01:27:37 Truth vs. Love in a relationship (do you side with the world or your partner?) 01:29:07 How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan? 01:30:13 Audience: What were the best practices Tammy's parents did? (User: Salt Lemon) 01:30:45 Audience: What advice do you have for parents with an extremely ill child? (User: Feels like Fire) 01:30:59 Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several times (User: Irish Lobster) 01:32:11 Audience: Favorite books? (User: Veg Mech) 01:34:21 How does Tammy handle the hit pieces toward Jordan?   Tammy Peterson shares her journey through a tragic illness, exploring how it led her to a deeper relationship with God, gratitude, and a commitment to serving others. The conversation examines meditation, prayer, and the meaning of suffering, offering insight into faith and self‑compassion.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:39 - Tammy's routine (morning and evening)- 00:07:13 - Type of meditation, yoga, and prayer Tammy performs- 00:09:14 - What was Tammy looking for growing up?- 00:11:44 - Does one need to be in tune with their body?- 00:14:51 - A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self‑insight- 00:24:28 - Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame- 00:26:00 - Finding God in illness- 00:27:27 - Religion vs. Spirituality- 00:28:16 - Overview of Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques)- 00:47:25 - How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life- 00:55:52 - Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others- 00:59:44 - Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse?- 01:01:51 - Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over‑confidence- 01:04:36 - On On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?)- 01:06:18 - The pandemic and introverts- 01:08:25 - Would Tammy have found God without her illness?- 01:10:10 - The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility- 01:11:01 - Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary- 01:11:38 - You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself- 01:13:10 - Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience- 01:13:38 - Mary and advice for women- 01:15:41 - What does it mean that God is only in the present moment?- 01:17:05 - On being "reborn"- 01:18:37 - The problems you deal with are often generations old- 01:20:52 - How can you love yourself, if you want to change? How can you have compassion for yourself?- 01:25:30 - What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook?- 01:26:24 - What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth?- 01:27:37 - Truth vs. Love in a relationship (do you side with the world or your partner?)- 01:29:07 - How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan?- 01:30:13 - Audience: What were the best practices Tammy's parents did? (User: Salt Lemon)- 01:30:45 - Audience: What advice do you have for parents with an extremely ill child? (User: Feels like Fire)- 01:30:59 - Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several times (User: Irish Lobster)- 01:32:11 - Audience: Favorite books? (User: Veg Mech)- 01:34:21 - How does Tammy handle the hit pieces toward Jordan?RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-XwEz3pxk- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0735278334 Canada- https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0593084640 USA- Better Left Unsaid (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIzgoFBCnY- Better Left Unsaid (link to buy late-March): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:39 - Tammy's routine (morning and evening)
- 00:07:13 - Type of meditation, yoga, and prayer Tammy performs
- 00:09:14 - What was Tammy looking for growing up?
- 00:11:44 - Does one need to be in tune with their body?
- 00:14:51 - A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self‑insight
- 00:24:28 - Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame
- 00:26:00 - Finding God in illness
- 00:27:27 - Religion vs. Spirituality
- 00:28:16 - Overview of Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques)
- 00:47:25 - How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life
- 00:55:52 - Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others
- 00:59:44 - Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse?
- 01:01:51 - Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over‑confidence
- 01:04:36 - On On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?)
- 01:06:18 - The pandemic and introverts
- 01:08:25 - Would Tammy have found God without her illness?
- 01:10:10 - The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility
- 01:11:01 - Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary
- 01:11:38 - You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself
- 01:13:10 - Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience
- 01:13:38 - Mary and advice for women
- 01:15:41 - What does it mean that God is only in the present moment?
- 01:17:05 - On being "reborn"
- 01:18:37 - The problems you deal with are often generations old
- 01:20:52 - How can you love yourself, if you want to change? How can you have compassion for yourself?
- 01:25:30 - What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook?
- 01:26:24 - What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth?
- 01:27:37 - Truth vs. Love in a relationship (do you side with the world or your partner?)
- 01:29:07 - How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan?
- 01:30:13 - Audience: What were the best practices Tammy's parents did? (User: Salt Lemon)
- 01:30:45 - Audience: What advice do you have for parents with an extremely ill child? (User: Feels like Fire)
- 01:30:59 - Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several times (User: Irish Lobster)
- 01:32:11 - Audience: Favorite books? (User: Veg Mech)
- 01:34:21 - How does Tammy handle the hit pieces toward Jordan?

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w-XwEz3pxk
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0735278334 Canada
- https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/0593084640 USA
- Better Left Unsaid (trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIzgoFBCnY
- Better Left Unsaid (link to buy late-March): http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/

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]]> 6121 no Bernardo Kastrup: Why Analytical Idealism Defeats Materialism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Bernardo Kastrup argues for analytical idealism over materialism and challenges the illusion of individual self Curt and Bernardo debate a wide range of thinkers from Joscha Bach to Carl Jung, probing how reality might be a mental construct and what that means for meaning and purpose.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:34 - Bernardo's journey from materialism to idealism- 00:07:08 - Materialism vs analytical idealism- 00:14:03 - Dissociative identity disorder and consciousness- 00:19:20 - Why does life have separate consciousness?- 00:29:14 - Meaning of "explain" without reductionism- 00:30:25 - Starting with "nothing"? Theory outline- 00:32:15 - What does "exist" mean? Do abstractions exist?- 00:35:53 - Theories of truth beyond correspondence- 00:47:56 - Randomness doesn't exist fundamentally- 00:51:05 - If mind is deceptive, what do we trust?- 00:57:44 - Is "Mind at Large" God? Can you pray to it?- 01:01:07 - Morality and purpose- 01:08:12 - Disagreements with Joscha Bach- 01:12:30 - Disagreements with Daniel Dennett- 01:17:37 - Disagreements with Dawkins- 01:19:43 - Disagreements with Douglas Hofstadter- 01:36:18 - If everything is "in the mind" why do objects influence us?- 01:38:56 - Disagreements with Donald Hoffman and Thomas Campbell- 01:44:01 - Distinction between "in your head" and "in your mind"- 01:54:39 - Disagreements with Carl Jung- 01:57:44 - Disagreements with Roger Penrose- 01:59:56 - Why parsimony in assumptions?- 02:06:52 - Curt says Bernardo's theory isn't better than FSM- 02:13:48 - On Schopenhauer- 02:19:30 - How to properly read Jung- 02:25:11 - Bernardo and Curt on "new age" and "woo"- 02:31:00 - On Deepak Chopra- 02:36:53 - Does Bernardo fear death? (ego death story)- 02:49:17 - If reality is a "dream", how much can we control it?- 02:54:29 - Choice, free will, and becoming a slave voluntarily- 02:56:40 - The intellect is a bouncer of the heart- 02:58:08 - East vs West answers to suffering- 03:02:20 - The "self" is an illusion worth saving- 03:06:02 - Bernardo almost killed himself twice, found meaning- 03:10:14 - On the pain of writing- 03:15:59 - Should you ever regret? (Buddhism vs Christianity)- 03:20:39 - Why East got self illusion, not West?- 03:25:48 - Morality/ethics within materialism- 03:26:59 - Weakest point of Bernardo's model- 03:28:25 - Anything special about biological life?- 03:34:36 - Logic- 03:36:27 - What beats rationality? The "game of all games"- 03:45:33 - How does Bernardo write? Process- 03:51:19 - Bernardo gives Curt advice- 04:03:51 - Don't feel like "others have it worse." Honor suffering- 04:06:22 - Don't take yourself seriously but take life seriously- 04:07:59 - Disagreements with Tony Robbins and self-help- 04:15:00 - Brain as a radio tuner (Plastic Pears)- 04:24:29 - How to falsify Bernardo's theory? Predictions- 04:27:29 - Other audience questions- 04:33:57 - Metaphysical questions are dangerousSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:23:00 -0000 Bernardo Kastrup on Idealism, Materialism, The Self, and the Connectedness of You and I full 45 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Editing: Antonio Pastore 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:34 Bernardo's journey from materialism to idealism 00:07:08 Materialism vs Analytical idealism 00:14:03 Dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder) and consciousness 00:19:20 Why does life has a separate consciousness and not, say, a rock? 00:29:14 What does it mean to "explain" without reductionism? 00:30:25 Why not start with "nothing"? What would a theory like that look like? 00:32:15 What does it mean to "exist"? Do abstractions exist? 00:35:53 Theories of "truth" other than correspondence 00:47:56 Randomness doesn't exist fundamentally 00:51:05 If the mind is deceptive then what do we trust? 00:57:44 Is "Mind At Large" God? Can you pray to it? 01:01:07 Morality and purpose 01:08:12 On disagreements with Joscha Bach 01:12:30 On disagreements with Daniel Dennett 01:17:37 On disagreements with Dawkins 01:19:43 On disagreements with Douglas Hofstadter 01:36:18 If everything is "in the mind" then why are objects independently verified and exert an influence when I'm gone? 01:38:56 On disagreements with Donald Hoffman and Thomas Campbell 01:44:01 The distinction between "in your head" and "in your mind" is crucial 01:54:39 On disagreements with Carl Jung 01:57:44 On disagreements with Roger Penrose 01:59:56 Why parsimony in assumptions? Why not many assumptions? 02:06:52 Curt says Bernardo's theory isn't better than the Flying Spaghetti Monster 02:13:48 On Schopenhauer 02:19:30 How to properly read Jung 02:25:11 Bernardo and Curt speak about the "new age" and "woo" 02:31:00 On Deepak Chopra 02:36:53 Does Bernardo fear death? (a story about ego death) 02:49:17 If this reality is a "dream", how much can we control it? 02:54:29 Choice, free will, and becoming a slave voluntarily 02:56:40 The intellect is a bouncer of the heart 02:58:08 The East vs the West have different answers to the suffering of life 03:02:20 The "self" is an illusion worth saving 03:06:02 Bernardo almost killed himself twice, and later found meaning in the suffering 03:10:14 On the pain of writing 03:15:59 Should you ever regret? (Buddhism vs Christianity) 03:20:39 If consciousness is all there is, and the self is an illusion, why did the East get that and not the West? 03:25:48 Can you have morality / ethics within materialism? 03:26:59 What's the weakest point of Bernardo's model? 03:28:25 Is there anything special about biological life? 03:34:36 Logic 03:36:27 What beats rationality? What's the "game of all games"? 03:45:33 How does Bernardo write? What's the process look like? 03:51:19 Bernardo gives Curt advice 04:03:51 Don't feel like "others have it worse." Honor your suffering. 04:06:22 Don't take yourself seriously but take life seriously 04:07:59 Disagreements with Tony Robbins and self-help 04:15:00 Brain as a radio tuner (Plastic Pears) 04:24:29 How to falsify Bernardo's theory? What predictions does his model make? 04:27:29 Other audience questions 04:33:57 These metaphysical questions are dangerous questions Bernardo Kastrup argues for analytical idealism over materialism and challenges the illusion of individual self Curt and Bernardo debate a wide range of thinkers from Joscha Bach to Carl Jung, probing how reality might be a mental construct and what that means for meaning and purpose.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:34 - Bernardo's journey from materialism to idealism- 00:07:08 - Materialism vs analytical idealism- 00:14:03 - Dissociative identity disorder and consciousness- 00:19:20 - Why does life have separate consciousness?- 00:29:14 - Meaning of "explain" without reductionism- 00:30:25 - Starting with "nothing"? Theory outline- 00:32:15 - What does "exist" mean? Do abstractions exist?- 00:35:53 - Theories of truth beyond correspondence- 00:47:56 - Randomness doesn't exist fundamentally- 00:51:05 - If mind is deceptive, what do we trust?- 00:57:44 - Is "Mind at Large" God? Can you pray to it?- 01:01:07 - Morality and purpose- 01:08:12 - Disagreements with Joscha Bach- 01:12:30 - Disagreements with Daniel Dennett- 01:17:37 - Disagreements with Dawkins- 01:19:43 - Disagreements with Douglas Hofstadter- 01:36:18 - If everything is "in the mind" why do objects influence us?- 01:38:56 - Disagreements with Donald Hoffman and Thomas Campbell- 01:44:01 - Distinction between "in your head" and "in your mind"- 01:54:39 - Disagreements with Carl Jung- 01:57:44 - Disagreements with Roger Penrose- 01:59:56 - Why parsimony in assumptions?- 02:06:52 - Curt says Bernardo's theory isn't better than FSM- 02:13:48 - On Schopenhauer- 02:19:30 - How to properly read Jung- 02:25:11 - Bernardo and Curt on "new age" and "woo"- 02:31:00 - On Deepak Chopra- 02:36:53 - Does Bernardo fear death? (ego death story)- 02:49:17 - If reality is a "dream", how much can we control it?- 02:54:29 - Choice, free will, and becoming a slave voluntarily- 02:56:40 - The intellect is a bouncer of the heart- 02:58:08 - East vs West answers to suffering- 03:02:20 - The "self" is an illusion worth saving- 03:06:02 - Bernardo almost killed himself twice, found meaning- 03:10:14 - On the pain of writing- 03:15:59 - Should you ever regret? (Buddhism vs Christianity)- 03:20:39 - Why East got self illusion, not West?- 03:25:48 - Morality/ethics within materialism- 03:26:59 - Weakest point of Bernardo's model- 03:28:25 - Anything special about biological life?- 03:34:36 - Logic- 03:36:27 - What beats rationality? The "game of all games"- 03:45:33 - How does Bernardo write? Process- 03:51:19 - Bernardo gives Curt advice- 04:03:51 - Don't feel like "others have it worse." Honor suffering- 04:06:22 - Don't take yourself seriously but take life seriously- 04:07:59 - Disagreements with Tony Robbins and self-help- 04:15:00 - Brain as a radio tuner (Plastic Pears)- 04:24:29 - How to falsify Bernardo's theory? Predictions- 04:27:29 - Other audience questions- 04:33:57 - Metaphysical questions are dangerousSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lAB21FAXCDE Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:34 - Bernardo's journey from materialism to idealism
- 00:07:08 - Materialism vs analytical idealism
- 00:14:03 - Dissociative identity disorder and consciousness
- 00:19:20 - Why does life have separate consciousness?
- 00:29:14 - Meaning of "explain" without reductionism
- 00:30:25 - Starting with "nothing"? Theory outline
- 00:32:15 - What does "exist" mean? Do abstractions exist?
- 00:35:53 - Theories of truth beyond correspondence
- 00:47:56 - Randomness doesn't exist fundamentally
- 00:51:05 - If mind is deceptive, what do we trust?
- 00:57:44 - Is "Mind at Large" God? Can you pray to it?
- 01:01:07 - Morality and purpose
- 01:08:12 - Disagreements with Joscha Bach
- 01:12:30 - Disagreements with Daniel Dennett
- 01:17:37 - Disagreements with Dawkins
- 01:19:43 - Disagreements with Douglas Hofstadter
- 01:36:18 - If everything is "in the mind" why do objects influence us?
- 01:38:56 - Disagreements with Donald Hoffman and Thomas Campbell
- 01:44:01 - Distinction between "in your head" and "in your mind"
- 01:54:39 - Disagreements with Carl Jung
- 01:57:44 - Disagreements with Roger Penrose
- 01:59:56 - Why parsimony in assumptions?
- 02:06:52 - Curt says Bernardo's theory isn't better than FSM
- 02:13:48 - On Schopenhauer
- 02:19:30 - How to properly read Jung
- 02:25:11 - Bernardo and Curt on "new age" and "woo"
- 02:31:00 - On Deepak Chopra
- 02:36:53 - Does Bernardo fear death? (ego death story)
- 02:49:17 - If reality is a "dream", how much can we control it?
- 02:54:29 - Choice, free will, and becoming a slave voluntarily
- 02:56:40 - The intellect is a bouncer of the heart
- 02:58:08 - East vs West answers to suffering
- 03:02:20 - The "self" is an illusion worth saving
- 03:06:02 - Bernardo almost killed himself twice, found meaning
- 03:10:14 - On the pain of writing
- 03:15:59 - Should you ever regret? (Buddhism vs Christianity)
- 03:20:39 - Why East got self illusion, not West?
- 03:25:48 - Morality/ethics within materialism
- 03:26:59 - Weakest point of Bernardo's model
- 03:28:25 - Anything special about biological life?
- 03:34:36 - Logic
- 03:36:27 - What beats rationality? The "game of all games"
- 03:45:33 - How does Bernardo write? Process
- 03:51:19 - Bernardo gives Curt advice
- 04:03:51 - Don't feel like "others have it worse." Honor suffering
- 04:06:22 - Don't take yourself seriously but take life seriously
- 04:07:59 - Disagreements with Tony Robbins and self-help
- 04:15:00 - Brain as a radio tuner (Plastic Pears)
- 04:24:29 - How to falsify Bernardo's theory? Predictions
- 04:27:29 - Other audience questions
- 04:33:57 - Metaphysical questions are dangerous

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]]> 17449 no Alex Tsakiris: Evil, Objective Morality, and the Limits of Materialism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Alex Tsakiris joins Curt Jaimungal to examine the nature of evil, objective morality, and post‑modernism, using Curt’s documentary Better Left Unsaid as a focal point. The conversation also explores Alex’s book “Why Evil Matters,” critiques rationalist and humanist ideologies, and delves into topics from consciousness to the Horseshoe Theory.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:21 - Alex’s introduces Better Left Unsaid (trailer)- 00:03:01 - Comments on Alex's book "Why Evil Matters"- 00:04:56 - Curt's theoretical background- 00:07:21 - Discussion on Donald Hoffman- 00:13:30 - The problem in Academia- 00:13:21 - Alex’s on "why are we here?"- 00:15:21 - The problem with rationalists (quote from Hildegard De Bingen)- 00:21:01 - Humanists ideologies... What do they believe?- 00:22:01 - Is Curt a Christian?- 00:23:21 - If values are a social construction, then what happens to morality?- 00:25:21 - Consciousness is an illusion- 00:28:21 - Near death experiences- 00:34:27 - Alex on Dennett and Dawkins being part of a conspiracy- 00:37:01 - "No, you didn't meet Jesus."- 00:41:21 - Alex's breakdown of Curt's film Better Left Unsaid- 00:42:29 - On utilitarianism- 00:43:26 - Curt on his own "destructiveness"- 00:46:21 - Who will you be judged by?- 00:48:07 - Unbounded forgiveness- 00:50:21 - What does "Psy-Ops" mean?- 00:53:51 - Feminism was co-opted by the CIA (Gloria Steinem story)- 00:57:21 - A bit more on Alex's Book "Why Evil Matters"- 00:58:01 - Love vs Power (a Jungian perspective)- 00:58:40 - Is the world supposed to be unintelligible? Should we not know all the answers?- 01:02:59 - Why does this world exist at all?- 01:03:47 - Kierkegaard on what it means to be a Christian- 01:04:36 - Doubt and faith as essential in spirituality- 01:06:58 - What is Better Left Unsaid's target audience?- 01:08:41 - The Horseshoe Theory- 01:12:44 - Curt's fasting -- why does he do it?- 01:17:21 - Alex's / Curt's meditation -- what do they do? (Wim Hof)- 01:23:14 - Where to find Better Left Unsaid?RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xrkQumFzwS0- Alex Tsakiris is the host of Skeptiko (a podcast with guests such as Donald Hoffman, Michael Shermer, and others. It's can be found here): https://www.youtube.com/user/skeptiko- The film Better Left Unsaid can be followed here: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:40:00 -0000 Alex Tsakiris on Evil, Objective Morality, Post-Modernism, and Curt's film Better Left Unsaid full 44 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xrkQumFzwS0 Alex Tsakiris is the host of Skeptiko (a podcast with guests such as Donald Hoffman, Michael Shermer, and others. It's can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/skeptiko) The film Better Left Unsaid can be followed here: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com (release in Feb or March 2021) Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 * * * 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:21 Alex’s introduces Better Left Unsaid (trailer) 00:03:01 Comments on Alex's book "Why Evil Matters" 00:04:56 Curt's theoretical background 00:07:21 Discussion on Donald Hoffman 00:13:30 The problem in Academia 00:13:21 Alex’s on “why are we here?" 00:15:21 The problem with rationalists (quote from Hildegard De Bingen) 00:21:01 Humanists ideologies... What do they believe? 00:22:01 Is Curt a Christian? 00:23:21 If values are a social construction, then what happens to morality? 00:25:21 Consciousness is an illusion 00:28:21 Near death experiences 00:34:27 Alex on Dennett and Dawkins being part of a conspiracy 00:37:01 "No, you didn't meet Jesus." 00:41:21 Alex's breakdown of Curt's film Better Left Unsaid 00:42:29 On utilitarianism 00:43:26 Curt on his own "destructiveness" 00:46:21 Who will you be judged by? 00:48:07 Unbounded forgiveness 00:50:21 What does "Psy-Ops" mean? 00:53:51 Feminism was co-opted by the CIA (Gloria Steinem story) 00:57:21 A bit more on Alex's Book "Why Evil Matters" 00:58:01 Love vs Power (a Jungian perspective) 00:58:40 Is the world supposed to be unintelligible? Should we not know all the answers? 01:02:59 Why does this world exist at all? 01:03:47 Kierkegaard on what it means to be a Christian 01:04:36 Doubt and faith as essential in spirituality 01:06:58 What is Better Left Unsaid's target audience? 01:08:41 The Horseshoe Theory 01:12:44 Curt's fasting -- why does he do it? 01:17:21 Alex's / Curt's meditation -- what do they do? (Wim Hof) 01:23:14 Where to find Better Left Unsaid? Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Alex Tsakiris joins Curt Jaimungal to examine the nature of evil, objective morality, and post‑modernism, using Curt’s documentary Better Left Unsaid as a focal point. The conversation also explores Alex’s book “Why Evil Matters,” critiques rationalist and humanist ideologies, and delves into topics from consciousness to the Horseshoe Theory.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:21 - Alex’s introduces Better Left Unsaid (trailer)- 00:03:01 - Comments on Alex's book "Why Evil Matters"- 00:04:56 - Curt's theoretical background- 00:07:21 - Discussion on Donald Hoffman- 00:13:30 - The problem in Academia- 00:13:21 - Alex’s on "why are we here?"- 00:15:21 - The problem with rationalists (quote from Hildegard De Bingen)- 00:21:01 - Humanists ideologies... What do they believe?- 00:22:01 - Is Curt a Christian?- 00:23:21 - If values are a social construction, then what happens to morality?- 00:25:21 - Consciousness is an illusion- 00:28:21 - Near death experiences- 00:34:27 - Alex on Dennett and Dawkins being part of a conspiracy- 00:37:01 - "No, you didn't meet Jesus."- 00:41:21 - Alex's breakdown of Curt's film Better Left Unsaid- 00:42:29 - On utilitarianism- 00:43:26 - Curt on his own "destructiveness"- 00:46:21 - Who will you be judged by?- 00:48:07 - Unbounded forgiveness- 00:50:21 - What does "Psy-Ops" mean?- 00:53:51 - Feminism was co-opted by the CIA (Gloria Steinem story)- 00:57:21 - A bit more on Alex's Book "Why Evil Matters"- 00:58:01 - Love vs Power (a Jungian perspective)- 00:58:40 - Is the world supposed to be unintelligible? Should we not know all the answers?- 01:02:59 - Why does this world exist at all?- 01:03:47 - Kierkegaard on what it means to be a Christian- 01:04:36 - Doubt and faith as essential in spirituality- 01:06:58 - What is Better Left Unsaid's target audience?- 01:08:41 - The Horseshoe Theory- 01:12:44 - Curt's fasting -- why does he do it?- 01:17:21 - Alex's / Curt's meditation -- what do they do? (Wim Hof)- 01:23:14 - Where to find Better Left Unsaid?RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xrkQumFzwS0- Alex Tsakiris is the host of Skeptiko (a podcast with guests such as Donald Hoffman, Michael Shermer, and others. It's can be found here): https://www.youtube.com/user/skeptiko- The film Better Left Unsaid can be followed here: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:21 - Alex’s introduces Better Left Unsaid (trailer)
- 00:03:01 - Comments on Alex's book "Why Evil Matters"
- 00:04:56 - Curt's theoretical background
- 00:07:21 - Discussion on Donald Hoffman
- 00:13:30 - The problem in Academia
- 00:13:21 - Alex’s on "why are we here?"
- 00:15:21 - The problem with rationalists (quote from Hildegard De Bingen)
- 00:21:01 - Humanists ideologies... What do they believe?
- 00:22:01 - Is Curt a Christian?
- 00:23:21 - If values are a social construction, then what happens to morality?
- 00:25:21 - Consciousness is an illusion
- 00:28:21 - Near death experiences
- 00:34:27 - Alex on Dennett and Dawkins being part of a conspiracy
- 00:37:01 - "No, you didn't meet Jesus."
- 00:41:21 - Alex's breakdown of Curt's film Better Left Unsaid
- 00:42:29 - On utilitarianism
- 00:43:26 - Curt on his own "destructiveness"
- 00:46:21 - Who will you be judged by?
- 00:48:07 - Unbounded forgiveness
- 00:50:21 - What does "Psy-Ops" mean?
- 00:53:51 - Feminism was co-opted by the CIA (Gloria Steinem story)
- 00:57:21 - A bit more on Alex's Book "Why Evil Matters"
- 00:58:01 - Love vs Power (a Jungian perspective)
- 00:58:40 - Is the world supposed to be unintelligible? Should we not know all the answers?
- 01:02:59 - Why does this world exist at all?
- 01:03:47 - Kierkegaard on what it means to be a Christian
- 01:04:36 - Doubt and faith as essential in spirituality
- 01:06:58 - What is Better Left Unsaid's target audience?
- 01:08:41 - The Horseshoe Theory
- 01:12:44 - Curt's fasting -- why does he do it?
- 01:17:21 - Alex's / Curt's meditation -- what do they do? (Wim Hof)
- 01:23:14 - Where to find Better Left Unsaid?

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xrkQumFzwS0
- Alex Tsakiris is the host of Skeptiko (a podcast with guests such as Donald Hoffman, Michael Shermer, and others. It's can be found here): https://www.youtube.com/user/skeptiko
- The film Better Left Unsaid can be followed here: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44

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]]> 5382 no Thomas Campbell: Remote Viewing, Meditation, and Entity Communication https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Thomas Campbell reveals remote viewing techniques and claims of communicating with non-physical entities He explores the scientific claims behind his Theory of Everything, offers practical meditation tips, and fields challenging questions about consciousness after death.- 00:00:00 - Introduction / Chit-chat- 00:03:09 - Views on Eric Weinstein and Wolfram's Theories of Everything- 00:06:09 - Has "My Big TOE" been published in academic journals?- 00:07:19 - Back to Wolfram's computational model of reality- 00:08:44 - Brian Whitworth's TOE vs Wolfram's- 00:12:29 - Klee Irwin's account of consciousness- 00:15:16 - What predictions does Thomas' TOE make?- 00:30:35 - On "entities" and communicating with them- 00:42:01 - Visiting "other worlds" in your mind- 00:44:18 - Giving advice to Curt on Transcendental Meditation- 00:47:39 - How can you have an "intention" but not use your "intellectual" in meditation?- 00:50:01 - Beginner tips for meditating- 00:53:29 - Should I meditate while getting a massage?- 00:59:20 - Training someone (from scratch) to remote view- 01:04:01 - Binaural beats and meditation- 01:11:13 - Can Thomas demonstrate his psychic abilities right now?- 01:12:35 - What evidence can Thomas cite (right now) regarding his theories?- 01:15:16 - Real remote viewing vs. fake- 01:20:25 - Using children to test if remote viewing works- 01:24:06 - Impressions from non-physical reality come to you instantly- 01:26:19 - Why can't you use psychic abilities to win the lottery?- 01:27:54 - The evidence for the paranormal- 01:28:56 - The Randi prize and further evidence for Psi- 01:35:56 - Where do aliens / UFO's fit into this model?- 01:36:55 - On Bob Lazar- 01:39:59 - Curt's explications on Thomas' view of Curt- 01:42:01 - Why should I care if my "consciousness" survives death if my personality / relationships don't survive?- 01:47:56 - AUO is outside our imagination. Why the choicy use of tellurian concepts?- 01:51:39 - Curt's final judgementsRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5nyXBX1fHpo- Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:48:00 -0000 Thomas Campbell on Remote Viewing, Transcendental Meditation, and Speaking to Entities [Part 2 of 2] full 43 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5nyXBX1fHpo Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything (link to Part 1 is here) Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 * * * 00:00:00 Introduction / Chit-chat 00:03:09 Views on Eric Weinstein and Wolfram's Theories of Everything 00:06:09 Has "My Big TOE" been published in academic journals? 00:07:19 Back to Wolfram's computational model of reality 00:08:44 Brian Whitworth's TOE vs Wolfram's 00:12:29 Klee Irwin's account of consciousness 00:15:16 What predictions does Thomas' TOE make? 00:30:35 On "entities" and communicating with them 00:42:01 Visiting "other worlds" in your mind 00:44:18 Giving advice to Curt on Transcendental Meditation 00:47:39 How can you have an "intention" but not use your "intellectual" in meditation? 00:50:01 Beginner tips for meditating 00:53:29 Should I meditate while getting a massage? 00:59:20 Training someone (from scratch) to remote view 01:04:01 Binaural beats and meditation 01:11:13 Can Thomas demonstrate his psychic abilities right now? 01:12:35 What evidence can Thomas cite (right now) regarding his theories? 01:15:16 Real remote viewing vs. fake 01:20:25 Using children to test if remote viewing works 01:24:06 Impressions from non-physical reality come to you instantly 01:26:19 Why can't you use psychic abilities to win the lottery? 01:27:54 The evidence for the paranormal 01:28:56 The Randi prize and further evidence for Psi 01:35:56 Where do aliens / UFO's fit into this model? 01:36:55 On Bob Lazar 01:39:59 Curt's explications on Thomas' view of Curt 01:42:01 Why should I care if my "consciousness" survives death if my personality / relationships don't survive? 01:47:56 AUO is outside our imagination. Why the choicy use of tellurian concepts? 01:51:39 Curt's final judgements   Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Thomas Campbell reveals remote viewing techniques and claims of communicating with non-physical entities He explores the scientific claims behind his Theory of Everything, offers practical meditation tips, and fields challenging questions about consciousness after death.- 00:00:00 - Introduction / Chit-chat- 00:03:09 - Views on Eric Weinstein and Wolfram's Theories of Everything- 00:06:09 - Has "My Big TOE" been published in academic journals?- 00:07:19 - Back to Wolfram's computational model of reality- 00:08:44 - Brian Whitworth's TOE vs Wolfram's- 00:12:29 - Klee Irwin's account of consciousness- 00:15:16 - What predictions does Thomas' TOE make?- 00:30:35 - On "entities" and communicating with them- 00:42:01 - Visiting "other worlds" in your mind- 00:44:18 - Giving advice to Curt on Transcendental Meditation- 00:47:39 - How can you have an "intention" but not use your "intellectual" in meditation?- 00:50:01 - Beginner tips for meditating- 00:53:29 - Should I meditate while getting a massage?- 00:59:20 - Training someone (from scratch) to remote view- 01:04:01 - Binaural beats and meditation- 01:11:13 - Can Thomas demonstrate his psychic abilities right now?- 01:12:35 - What evidence can Thomas cite (right now) regarding his theories?- 01:15:16 - Real remote viewing vs. fake- 01:20:25 - Using children to test if remote viewing works- 01:24:06 - Impressions from non-physical reality come to you instantly- 01:26:19 - Why can't you use psychic abilities to win the lottery?- 01:27:54 - The evidence for the paranormal- 01:28:56 - The Randi prize and further evidence for Psi- 01:35:56 - Where do aliens / UFO's fit into this model?- 01:36:55 - On Bob Lazar- 01:39:59 - Curt's explications on Thomas' view of Curt- 01:42:01 - Why should I care if my "consciousness" survives death if my personality / relationships don't survive?- 01:47:56 - AUO is outside our imagination. Why the choicy use of tellurian concepts?- 01:51:39 - Curt's final judgementsRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5nyXBX1fHpo- Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction / Chit-chat
- 00:03:09 - Views on Eric Weinstein and Wolfram's Theories of Everything
- 00:06:09 - Has "My Big TOE" been published in academic journals?
- 00:07:19 - Back to Wolfram's computational model of reality
- 00:08:44 - Brian Whitworth's TOE vs Wolfram's
- 00:12:29 - Klee Irwin's account of consciousness
- 00:15:16 - What predictions does Thomas' TOE make?
- 00:30:35 - On "entities" and communicating with them
- 00:42:01 - Visiting "other worlds" in your mind
- 00:44:18 - Giving advice to Curt on Transcendental Meditation
- 00:47:39 - How can you have an "intention" but not use your "intellectual" in meditation?
- 00:50:01 - Beginner tips for meditating
- 00:53:29 - Should I meditate while getting a massage?
- 00:59:20 - Training someone (from scratch) to remote view
- 01:04:01 - Binaural beats and meditation
- 01:11:13 - Can Thomas demonstrate his psychic abilities right now?
- 01:12:35 - What evidence can Thomas cite (right now) regarding his theories?
- 01:15:16 - Real remote viewing vs. fake
- 01:20:25 - Using children to test if remote viewing works
- 01:24:06 - Impressions from non-physical reality come to you instantly
- 01:26:19 - Why can't you use psychic abilities to win the lottery?
- 01:27:54 - The evidence for the paranormal
- 01:28:56 - The Randi prize and further evidence for Psi
- 01:35:56 - Where do aliens / UFO's fit into this model?
- 01:36:55 - On Bob Lazar
- 01:39:59 - Curt's explications on Thomas' view of Curt
- 01:42:01 - Why should I care if my "consciousness" survives death if my personality / relationships don't survive?
- 01:47:56 - AUO is outside our imagination. Why the choicy use of tellurian concepts?
- 01:51:39 - Curt's final judgements

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5nyXBX1fHpo
- Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7154 no Nathan Myhrvold: Working with Hawking, NASA's Errors, and Innovation https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt and inventor Nathan Myhrvold discuss how Myhrvold stays extraordinarily productive, his collaboration with Stephen Hawking, and controversial viewpoints on NASA data, COVID lockdown policies, and geo‑engineering solutions to climate change. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing theoretical physics, modernist cuisine, and how to discern trustworthy science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:08 - Curt's story of becoming interested in Nathan Myhrvold- 00:05:04 - How does Nathan remain so productive? (daily habits?)- 00:08:49 - The difficulty in taking pictures of large storms, waves, birds, and meteors- 00:11:54 - What problems are outside Nathan's ken? (nuclear power, etc.)- 00:15:22 - Working with Stephen Hawking (practically, how does one do so?)- 00:17:41 - Comparing Hawking to Einstein- 00:22:24 - Newton's contribution to the minting of coins (the ridges are because of him)- 00:23:46 - What's holding theoretical physics back (since the 80's)?- 00:28:43 - General relativity and quantum mechanics combine in a candle flame- 00:30:21 - String theory, Weinstein's Geometric Unity, Wolfram's computational model, and Supersymmetry- 00:50:04 - Our ideas of "simplicity" in math is wrong- 00:50:48 - "Laser cooking" and modernist cuisine- 00:52:50 - Reasons why Curt fasts- 00:53:40 - About "simplicity" in math and physics, continued- 00:54:49 - How does Nathan learn a new domain, quickly?- 01:00:16 - How would Nathan "solve the problem" of COVID?- 01:03:18 - RNA viruses replicate haphazardly and we're lucky COVID hasn't mutated more- 01:10:17 - Current lockdown is worse than doing nothing- 01:13:20 - The WHO suggesting masks were ineffective / counter-effective- 01:14:53 - The scientists are at fault because...- 01:17:10 - Was it China's authoritarianism that curbed the numbers or another factor?- 01:23:04 - What was different about South Korea, in response to COVID?- 01:24:30 - Herd immunity- 01:30:53 - COVID compared to the ordinary flu- 01:38:34 - On the "new strain"- 01:42:45 - No evidence for COVID being "only seasonal" and same with the common cold- 01:46:58 - Why did NASA analyze their asteroid as spherical (giving abjectly incorrect data)?- 01:50:38 - Solutions coming from outside the academy and established institutions- 01:52:18 - We've underestimated the danger of asteroid collisions because of NASA's data- 01:56:27 - NASA violated basic physical law, unethically- 01:59:20 - What's the alternative to trusting mainstream science, when not everyone can investigate an issue on their own?- 02:06:28 - How do you know what to trust in science without looking into the research yourself?- 02:11:10 - Food myths: Margarine vs Butter, Olive oil vs bacon oil- 02:14:10 - Health food advocates have killed people- 02:15:19 - It's dangerous to physically take someone's temperature before allowing them to enter- 02:20:25 - Why don't we talk more about geo‑engineering solutions to global warming?- 02:27:53 - Global warming has become capitalism vs. something else- 02:30:15 - The best solutions global warming via geo‑engineering- 02:32:03 - Myth: You need "fresh" ingredients for the best tasting food- 02:34:53 - How were the pyramids built?- 02:35:26 - Opinions on UFO's and Bob Lazar- 02:36:03 - On the Hard Problem of Consciousness and materialismRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YUXHLTlx9DA- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:03:00 -0000 Nathan Myhrvold on NASA's lies, Theories of Everything, working with Hawking, and COVID lockdowns full 42 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YUXHLTlx9DA Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 * * * 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 Curt's story of becoming interested in Nathan Myhrvold 00:05:04 How does Nathan remain so productive? (daily habits?) 00:08:49 The difficulty in taking pictures of large storms, waves, birds, and meteors 00:11:54 What problems are outside Nathan's ken? (nuclear power, etc.) 00:15:22 Working with Stephen Hawking (practically, how does one do so?) 00:17:41 Comparing Hawking to Einstein 00:22:24 Newton's contribution to the minting of coins (the ridges are because of him) 00:23:46 What's holding theoretical physics back (since the 80's)? 00:28:43 General relativity and quantum mechanics combine in a candle flame 00:30:21 String theory, Weinstein's Geometric Unity, Wolfram's computational model, and Supersymmetry 00:50:04 Our ideas of "simplicity" in math is wrong 00:50:48 "Laser cooking" and modernist cuisine 00:52:50 Reasons why Curt fasts 00:53:40 About "simplicity" in math and physics, continued 00:54:49 How does Nathan learn a new domain, quickly? 01:00:16 How would Nathan "solve the problem" of COVID? 01:03:18 RNA viruses replicate haphazardly and we're lucky COVID hasn't mutated more 01:10:17 Current lockdown is worse than doing nothing 01:13:20 The WHO suggesting masks were ineffective / counter-effective 01:14:53 The scientists are at fault because... 01:17:10 Was it China's authoritarianism that curbed the numbers or another factor? 01:23:04 What was different about South Korea, in response to COVID? 01:24:30 Herd immunity 01:30:53 COVID compared to the ordinary flu 01:38:34 On the "new strain" 01:42:45 No evidence for COVID being "only seasonal" and same with the common cold 01:46:58 Why did NASA analyze their asteroid as spherical (giving abjectly incorrect data)? 01:50:38 Solutions coming from outside the academy and established institutions 01:52:18 We've underestimated the danger of asteroid collisions because of NASA's data 01:56:27 NASA violated basic physical law, unethically 01:59:20 What's the alternative to trusting mainstream science, when not everyone can investigate an issue on their own? 02:06:28 How do you know what to trust in science without looking into the research yourself? 02:11:10 Food myths: Margarine vs Butter, Olive oil vs bacon oil 02:14:10 Health food advocates have killed people 02:15:19 It's dangerous to physically take someone's temperature before allowing them to enter 02:20:25 Why don't we talk more about geo-engineering solutions to global warming? 02:27:53 Global warming has become capitalism vs. something else 02:30:15 The best solutions global warming via geo-engineering 02:32:03 Myth: You need "fresh" ingredients for the best tasting food 02:34:53 How were the pyramids built? 02:35:26 Opinions on UFO's and Bob Lazar 02:36:03 On the Hard Problem of Consciousness and materialism Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Curt and inventor Nathan Myhrvold discuss how Myhrvold stays extraordinarily productive, his collaboration with Stephen Hawking, and controversial viewpoints on NASA data, COVID lockdown policies, and geo‑engineering solutions to climate change. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing theoretical physics, modernist cuisine, and how to discern trustworthy science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:08 - Curt's story of becoming interested in Nathan Myhrvold- 00:05:04 - How does Nathan remain so productive? (daily habits?)- 00:08:49 - The difficulty in taking pictures of large storms, waves, birds, and meteors- 00:11:54 - What problems are outside Nathan's ken? (nuclear power, etc.)- 00:15:22 - Working with Stephen Hawking (practically, how does one do so?)- 00:17:41 - Comparing Hawking to Einstein- 00:22:24 - Newton's contribution to the minting of coins (the ridges are because of him)- 00:23:46 - What's holding theoretical physics back (since the 80's)?- 00:28:43 - General relativity and quantum mechanics combine in a candle flame- 00:30:21 - String theory, Weinstein's Geometric Unity, Wolfram's computational model, and Supersymmetry- 00:50:04 - Our ideas of "simplicity" in math is wrong- 00:50:48 - "Laser cooking" and modernist cuisine- 00:52:50 - Reasons why Curt fasts- 00:53:40 - About "simplicity" in math and physics, continued- 00:54:49 - How does Nathan learn a new domain, quickly?- 01:00:16 - How would Nathan "solve the problem" of COVID?- 01:03:18 - RNA viruses replicate haphazardly and we're lucky COVID hasn't mutated more- 01:10:17 - Current lockdown is worse than doing nothing- 01:13:20 - The WHO suggesting masks were ineffective / counter-effective- 01:14:53 - The scientists are at fault because...- 01:17:10 - Was it China's authoritarianism that curbed the numbers or another factor?- 01:23:04 - What was different about South Korea, in response to COVID?- 01:24:30 - Herd immunity- 01:30:53 - COVID compared to the ordinary flu- 01:38:34 - On the "new strain"- 01:42:45 - No evidence for COVID being "only seasonal" and same with the common cold- 01:46:58 - Why did NASA analyze their asteroid as spherical (giving abjectly incorrect data)?- 01:50:38 - Solutions coming from outside the academy and established institutions- 01:52:18 - We've underestimated the danger of asteroid collisions because of NASA's data- 01:56:27 - NASA violated basic physical law, unethically- 01:59:20 - What's the alternative to trusting mainstream science, when not everyone can investigate an issue on their own?- 02:06:28 - How do you know what to trust in science without looking into the research yourself?- 02:11:10 - Food myths: Margarine vs Butter, Olive oil vs bacon oil- 02:14:10 - Health food advocates have killed people- 02:15:19 - It's dangerous to physically take someone's temperature before allowing them to enter- 02:20:25 - Why don't we talk more about geo‑engineering solutions to global warming?- 02:27:53 - Global warming has become capitalism vs. something else- 02:30:15 - The best solutions global warming via geo‑engineering- 02:32:03 - Myth: You need "fresh" ingredients for the best tasting food- 02:34:53 - How were the pyramids built?- 02:35:26 - Opinions on UFO's and Bob Lazar- 02:36:03 - On the Hard Problem of Consciousness and materialismRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YUXHLTlx9DA- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:08 - Curt's story of becoming interested in Nathan Myhrvold
- 00:05:04 - How does Nathan remain so productive? (daily habits?)
- 00:08:49 - The difficulty in taking pictures of large storms, waves, birds, and meteors
- 00:11:54 - What problems are outside Nathan's ken? (nuclear power, etc.)
- 00:15:22 - Working with Stephen Hawking (practically, how does one do so?)
- 00:17:41 - Comparing Hawking to Einstein
- 00:22:24 - Newton's contribution to the minting of coins (the ridges are because of him)
- 00:23:46 - What's holding theoretical physics back (since the 80's)?
- 00:28:43 - General relativity and quantum mechanics combine in a candle flame
- 00:30:21 - String theory, Weinstein's Geometric Unity, Wolfram's computational model, and Supersymmetry
- 00:50:04 - Our ideas of "simplicity" in math is wrong
- 00:50:48 - "Laser cooking" and modernist cuisine
- 00:52:50 - Reasons why Curt fasts
- 00:53:40 - About "simplicity" in math and physics, continued
- 00:54:49 - How does Nathan learn a new domain, quickly?
- 01:00:16 - How would Nathan "solve the problem" of COVID?
- 01:03:18 - RNA viruses replicate haphazardly and we're lucky COVID hasn't mutated more
- 01:10:17 - Current lockdown is worse than doing nothing
- 01:13:20 - The WHO suggesting masks were ineffective / counter-effective
- 01:14:53 - The scientists are at fault because...
- 01:17:10 - Was it China's authoritarianism that curbed the numbers or another factor?
- 01:23:04 - What was different about South Korea, in response to COVID?
- 01:24:30 - Herd immunity
- 01:30:53 - COVID compared to the ordinary flu
- 01:38:34 - On the "new strain"
- 01:42:45 - No evidence for COVID being "only seasonal" and same with the common cold
- 01:46:58 - Why did NASA analyze their asteroid as spherical (giving abjectly incorrect data)?
- 01:50:38 - Solutions coming from outside the academy and established institutions
- 01:52:18 - We've underestimated the danger of asteroid collisions because of NASA's data
- 01:56:27 - NASA violated basic physical law, unethically
- 01:59:20 - What's the alternative to trusting mainstream science, when not everyone can investigate an issue on their own?
- 02:06:28 - How do you know what to trust in science without looking into the research yourself?
- 02:11:10 - Food myths: Margarine vs Butter, Olive oil vs bacon oil
- 02:14:10 - Health food advocates have killed people
- 02:15:19 - It's dangerous to physically take someone's temperature before allowing them to enter
- 02:20:25 - Why don't we talk more about geo‑engineering solutions to global warming?
- 02:27:53 - Global warming has become capitalism vs. something else
- 02:30:15 - The best solutions global warming via geo‑engineering
- 02:32:03 - Myth: You need "fresh" ingredients for the best tasting food
- 02:34:53 - How were the pyramids built?
- 02:35:26 - Opinions on UFO's and Bob Lazar
- 02:36:03 - On the Hard Problem of Consciousness and materialism

RESOURCES:

- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YUXHLTlx9DA
- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9763 no Thomas Campbell: A Physicist's Comprehensive Theory of Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Thomas Campbell, author of the My Big TOE trilogy, explores his comprehensive Theory of Everything, linking scientific paradoxes with paranormal phenomena and the nature of consciousness. The conversation dives into remote viewing, psi variables, ego, intuition, and the implications of a virtual reality universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:05 - How did he develop his TOE?- 00:10:05 - Reality beyond operational definitions- 00:12:27 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:20:59 - Remote viewing vs OBE- 00:24:45 - Variables affecting psi- 00:27:26 - Writing My Big TOE book- 00:34:44 - MBT overview- 00:42:03 - Overcoming GR non-renormalizability- 00:46:08 - Model beyond force unification- 00:47:59 - Logical vs intuitive audience- 00:52:05 - Math describes not explains- 00:52:57 - Platonism question- 00:53:40 - Weinstein & Wolfram mention- 00:58:16 - Probabilistic QM- 01:00:56 - Hoffman vs Campbell vs Matrix- 01:03:33 - Intellect vs intuition- 01:10:30 - Jung vs Campbell- 01:12:51 - Curt on fear/ego- 01:20:18 - Peterson vs Campbell- 01:27:04 - Discussion on fear- 01:32:29 - Consciousness vs self- 01:34:26 - AUO and AUM definitions- 01:38:16 - Curt's entropy objections- 01:46:05 - Virtual Reality claim- 01:52:29 - Identity question- 01:56:35 - Identity and death- 02:01:54 - Consciousness and ego- 02:05:34 - Intuition reliability- 02:09:50 - Psychedelics caution- 02:20:06 - Psychedelics vs meditation- 02:24:20 - Politeness and society- 02:27:41 - Morality without ego- 02:40:33 - Science and consciousness- 02:42:12 - Campbell's OBE specifics- 02:45:27 - Transcendental Meditation help- 02:49:54 - Non-dualism vs Campbell- 02:58:09 - World determinism question- 03:03:05 - Start with nothing?- 03:07:01 - Auras in photos- 03:08:50 - Second quantization foundationsRESOURCES:- Video version (necessary to see equations): https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU- Thomas Campbell's WEBSITE: https://www.my-big-toe.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:22:00 -0000 Thomas Campbell on Ego, Paranormal Psi, and a comprehensive Theory of Everything [Part 1 of 2] full 41 Theories of Everything Video version (necessary to see equations): https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU Thomas Campbell is the author of My Big TOE trilogy (MBT) which represents the results and conclusions of his scientific exploration of the nature of existence. This overarching model of reality, mind, and consciousness explains the paranormal as well as the normal, places spirituality within a scientific context, solves a host of scientific paradoxes and provides direction for those wishing to personally experience an expanded awareness of All That Is.  Thomas Campbell's WEBSITE: https://www.my-big-toe.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 How did he come up with his Theory of Everything? 00:10:05 There's more to reality than what's operationally defined 00:12:27 Evidence involving remote viewing 00:20:59 Remote viewing vs Out of body experiences 00:24:45 Variables that affect Psi (paranormal) phenomenon 00:27:26 Writing the "My Big Theory of Everything" book (My Big TOE) 00:34:44 Brief overview of MBT (My Big TOE) 00:42:03 Overcoming the non-renormalizability of General Relativity (to merge with Quantum Field Theory) 00:46:08 Campbell's model is larger than just unifying the fundamental forces 00:47:59 Writing the book for the logical vs. intuitive types 00:52:05 Mathematics doesn't explain, but describe 00:52:57 But what about Platonism? 00:53:40 Eric Weinstein and Stephen Wolfram (briefly mentioned) 00:58:16 Explaining the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics 01:00:56 Donald Hoffman's views vs. Campbell's vs. The Matrix 01:03:33 The intellect vs. the intuitive part of you (which one to let go, if any, and how?) 01:10:30 Jung vs. Campbell 01:12:51 Curt's rant against "fear" / "ego" being the problem 01:20:18 Jordan Peterson vs. Campbell 01:27:04 Explications on fear 01:32:29 Is "your" consciousness separate from "you"? 01:34:26 Definitions of AUO and AUM (the foundational consciousness that preceded the universe) 01:38:16 Curt objects, mathematically, to the definition of entropy and other claims 01:46:05 We live in a "Virtual Reality" 01:52:29 What is "you"? What's identity? Are your body or mind? 01:56:35 Identity and death. What part of "you" survives after your body? 02:01:54 Relationship between consciousness and ego 02:05:34 Why follow our "intuition" when it's notoriously inaccurate? 02:09:50 Psychedelics are "real bad idea" for personal growth 02:20:06 Do psychedelics open the same doors as meditation? 02:24:20 The problem with our society is politeness (but how to raise children, if not to be polite?) 02:27:41 How can we have morality without an appeal to ego? 02:40:33 The place of science in the study of consciousness 02:42:12 Out of body experiences (specifics of Campbell's first journey) 02:45:27 Helping Curt with Transcendental Meditation 02:49:54 Non-dualism vs. Campbell (is truth subjective?) 02:58:09 Is the world determined? (asked by: G 007) 03:03:05 Why not start with "nothing" rather than consciousness? (asked by: Repair Masculinity) 03:07:01 How can you see aura's through photographs? Are they recorded in pixels? 03:08:50 Can we query NPMR and find out how to place second quantization / path integrals on rigorous foundations? Thomas Campbell, author of the My Big TOE trilogy, explores his comprehensive Theory of Everything, linking scientific paradoxes with paranormal phenomena and the nature of consciousness. The conversation dives into remote viewing, psi variables, ego, intuition, and the implications of a virtual reality universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:05 - How did he develop his TOE?- 00:10:05 - Reality beyond operational definitions- 00:12:27 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:20:59 - Remote viewing vs OBE- 00:24:45 - Variables affecting psi- 00:27:26 - Writing My Big TOE book- 00:34:44 - MBT overview- 00:42:03 - Overcoming GR non-renormalizability- 00:46:08 - Model beyond force unification- 00:47:59 - Logical vs intuitive audience- 00:52:05 - Math describes not explains- 00:52:57 - Platonism question- 00:53:40 - Weinstein & Wolfram mention- 00:58:16 - Probabilistic QM- 01:00:56 - Hoffman vs Campbell vs Matrix- 01:03:33 - Intellect vs intuition- 01:10:30 - Jung vs Campbell- 01:12:51 - Curt on fear/ego- 01:20:18 - Peterson vs Campbell- 01:27:04 - Discussion on fear- 01:32:29 - Consciousness vs self- 01:34:26 - AUO and AUM definitions- 01:38:16 - Curt's entropy objections- 01:46:05 - Virtual Reality claim- 01:52:29 - Identity question- 01:56:35 - Identity and death- 02:01:54 - Consciousness and ego- 02:05:34 - Intuition reliability- 02:09:50 - Psychedelics caution- 02:20:06 - Psychedelics vs meditation- 02:24:20 - Politeness and society- 02:27:41 - Morality without ego- 02:40:33 - Science and consciousness- 02:42:12 - Campbell's OBE specifics- 02:45:27 - Transcendental Meditation help- 02:49:54 - Non-dualism vs Campbell- 02:58:09 - World determinism question- 03:03:05 - Start with nothing?- 03:07:01 - Auras in photos- 03:08:50 - Second quantization foundationsRESOURCES:- Video version (necessary to see equations): https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU- Thomas Campbell's WEBSITE: https://www.my-big-toe.com/ Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:03:05 - How did he develop his TOE?
- 00:10:05 - Reality beyond operational definitions
- 00:12:27 - Remote viewing evidence
- 00:20:59 - Remote viewing vs OBE
- 00:24:45 - Variables affecting psi
- 00:27:26 - Writing My Big TOE book
- 00:34:44 - MBT overview
- 00:42:03 - Overcoming GR non-renormalizability
- 00:46:08 - Model beyond force unification
- 00:47:59 - Logical vs intuitive audience
- 00:52:05 - Math describes not explains
- 00:52:57 - Platonism question
- 00:53:40 - Weinstein & Wolfram mention
- 00:58:16 - Probabilistic QM
- 01:00:56 - Hoffman vs Campbell vs Matrix
- 01:03:33 - Intellect vs intuition
- 01:10:30 - Jung vs Campbell
- 01:12:51 - Curt on fear/ego
- 01:20:18 - Peterson vs Campbell
- 01:27:04 - Discussion on fear
- 01:32:29 - Consciousness vs self
- 01:34:26 - AUO and AUM definitions
- 01:38:16 - Curt's entropy objections
- 01:46:05 - Virtual Reality claim
- 01:52:29 - Identity question
- 01:56:35 - Identity and death
- 02:01:54 - Consciousness and ego
- 02:05:34 - Intuition reliability
- 02:09:50 - Psychedelics caution
- 02:20:06 - Psychedelics vs meditation
- 02:24:20 - Politeness and society
- 02:27:41 - Morality without ego
- 02:40:33 - Science and consciousness
- 02:42:12 - Campbell's OBE specifics
- 02:45:27 - Transcendental Meditation help
- 02:49:54 - Non-dualism vs Campbell
- 02:58:09 - World determinism question
- 03:03:05 - Start with nothing?
- 03:07:01 - Auras in photos
- 03:08:50 - Second quantization foundations

RESOURCES:

- Video version (necessary to see equations): https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU
- Thomas Campbell's WEBSITE: https://www.my-big-toe.com/

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter

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]]> 12182 no Noam Chomsky on Jung, Wittgenstein, and Gödel https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky (MIT) tackles Gödel's incompleteness, challenges Wittgenstein, and defends mathematical realism He engages with scholars on topics such as Wittgenstein, Jung, and the Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis, offering his linguistic perspective on philosophy and science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:03 - Gödel incompleteness and realism- 00:04:25 - Science of consciousness- 00:09:52 - Modern Ptolemaic models in science- 00:11:29 - Analyzing infinitival phrases- 00:14:38 - Units of culture and memes- 00:21:55 - Extralinguistic experiences via linguistics- 00:25:16 - Perceiving thought without verbal expression- 00:27:37 - Chomskyan pre‑grammar for religion- 00:33:52 - Wittgenstein’s influence on Chomsky- 00:39:51 - Conscious volition vs unconscious wiring- 00:44:51 - Mathematics as domain of all languages- 00:46:33 - Language creation: top‑down vs bottom‑up- 00:49:47 - Social constructionism vs Chomsky- 00:51:47 - Jung’s archetypes and Chomskyan grammar- 00:54:02 - Bakunin, freedom, language, and human nature- 00:57:51 - Forgotten revolutionary words and phrases- 00:58:39 - Changes in universal grammar view- 01:08:13 - Change vs evolution (variation, replication, selection)- 01:15:12 - LatinX, BIPOC and linguistic difference- 01:17:14 - Sapir‑Whorf hypothesisSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Video version here: https://youtu.be/pUWmTXkpHjE- Rebecca Goldstein's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs- Anil Seth's twitter: https://twitter.com/anilkseth- Daniel Bonevac's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhiloofAlexandria- Eric Weinstein interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElq_MLO1kw- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:55:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky on Jung, Wittgenstein, and Gödel full 40 Theories of Everything Noam Chomsky in his only Ask Me Anything in years. Video version here: https://youtu.be/pUWmTXkpHjE Links to what's been mentioned in the video are below (scroll). 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:03 What do Gödel's incompleteness theorems say about mathematical realism / linguistics? (Prof. Rebecca Goldstein) 00:04:25 Progress on the science of consciousness? (Prof. Anil Seth) 00:09:52 Modern Ptolemaic models in science 00:11:29 Analyzing infinitival phrases (Prof. Daniel Bonevac) 00:14:38 Are there units of culture, like memes? (Prof. Joseph Velikovsky) 00:21:55 Extralinguistic experiences being fathomed only through linguistics? (Andres Zuleta) 00:25:16 Can you perceive a thought even if you don't verbally express it? (Rivulet) 00:27:37 Is there a Chomskyan pre-grammar for religion like Eric Weinstein suggests? (Aro Own) 00:33:52 On Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations and its influence on Chomsky (Jack McGreevy) 00:39:51 Conscious volition vs. unconscious "wiring" in relation to free will (Joel Suro) 00:44:51 Is mathematics itself the domain of all languages? (Boris Costello) 00:46:33 Is language created from the top down (enforcement from authorities) or bottom up ("the people")? 00:49:47 Social constructionism vs. Chomsky 00:51:47 Jung's archetypes' relationship to Chomskyan grammar 00:54:02 Bakunin, freedom, language, and human nature 00:57:51 What revolutionary words / phrases have we forgotten that we should re-learn? 00:58:39 How has Chomsky's views on universal grammar changed since he conceived it? 01:08:13 Change vs. Evolution (variation, replication, selection) 01:15:12 The invention of terms like LatinX and BIPOC, etc. Is there something different about them? 01:17:14 The Sapir Whorf hypothesis Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 * * * Rebecca Goldstein's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs Anil Seth's twitter: https://twitter.com/anilkseth Daniel Bonevac's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhiloofAlexandria Eric Weinstein interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElq_MLO1kw * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). Noam Chomsky (MIT) tackles Gödel's incompleteness, challenges Wittgenstein, and defends mathematical realism He engages with scholars on topics such as Wittgenstein, Jung, and the Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis, offering his linguistic perspective on philosophy and science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:03 - Gödel incompleteness and realism- 00:04:25 - Science of consciousness- 00:09:52 - Modern Ptolemaic models in science- 00:11:29 - Analyzing infinitival phrases- 00:14:38 - Units of culture and memes- 00:21:55 - Extralinguistic experiences via linguistics- 00:25:16 - Perceiving thought without verbal expression- 00:27:37 - Chomskyan pre‑grammar for religion- 00:33:52 - Wittgenstein’s influence on Chomsky- 00:39:51 - Conscious volition vs unconscious wiring- 00:44:51 - Mathematics as domain of all languages- 00:46:33 - Language creation: top‑down vs bottom‑up- 00:49:47 - Social constructionism vs Chomsky- 00:51:47 - Jung’s archetypes and Chomskyan grammar- 00:54:02 - Bakunin, freedom, language, and human nature- 00:57:51 - Forgotten revolutionary words and phrases- 00:58:39 - Changes in universal grammar view- 01:08:13 - Change vs evolution (variation, replication, selection)- 01:15:12 - LatinX, BIPOC and linguistic difference- 01:17:14 - Sapir‑Whorf hypothesisSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Video version here: https://youtu.be/pUWmTXkpHjE- Rebecca Goldstein's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs- Anil Seth's twitter: https://twitter.com/anilkseth- Daniel Bonevac's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhiloofAlexandria- Eric Weinstein interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElq_MLO1kw- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:03 - Gödel incompleteness and realism
- 00:04:25 - Science of consciousness
- 00:09:52 - Modern Ptolemaic models in science
- 00:11:29 - Analyzing infinitival phrases
- 00:14:38 - Units of culture and memes
- 00:21:55 - Extralinguistic experiences via linguistics
- 00:25:16 - Perceiving thought without verbal expression
- 00:27:37 - Chomskyan pre‑grammar for religion
- 00:33:52 - Wittgenstein’s influence on Chomsky
- 00:39:51 - Conscious volition vs unconscious wiring
- 00:44:51 - Mathematics as domain of all languages
- 00:46:33 - Language creation: top‑down vs bottom‑up
- 00:49:47 - Social constructionism vs Chomsky
- 00:51:47 - Jung’s archetypes and Chomskyan grammar
- 00:54:02 - Bakunin, freedom, language, and human nature
- 00:57:51 - Forgotten revolutionary words and phrases
- 00:58:39 - Changes in universal grammar view
- 01:08:13 - Change vs evolution (variation, replication, selection)
- 01:15:12 - LatinX, BIPOC and linguistic difference
- 01:17:14 - Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44

RESOURCES:

- Video version here: https://youtu.be/pUWmTXkpHjE
- Rebecca Goldstein's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y
- Anil Seth's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUEqXhDbVs
- Anil Seth's twitter: https://twitter.com/anilkseth
- Daniel Bonevac's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PhiloofAlexandria
- Eric Weinstein interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElq_MLO1kw
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4874 no David Sloan Wilson: Why Dawkins Got Group Selection Wrong https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything David Sloan Wilson defends group selection theory and examines how memes threaten Western cultural values They explore how evolutionary theory intersects with politics, identity, and culture, and discuss the upcoming documentary Better Left Unsaid.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:54 - Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values?- 00:05:24 - Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection- 00:11:10 - The political right vs left in terms of level of evolutionary selection- 00:12:51 - Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition of Identity Politics)- 00:15:04 - Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics?- 00:20:05 - How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it?- 00:23:47 - What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so?- 00:28:16 - Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism- 00:30:00 - Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large)- 00:32:49 - We've selected ourselves for timidity- 00:38:03 - A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values- 00:38:32 - Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive- 00:40:44 - If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult?- 00:44:54 - Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run)- 00:50:24 - A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit- 00:53:00 - How good is altruism as a motivational agent for behavior?- 00:55:54 - Tribalism is the answer, not the problem- 00:57:05 - Problems with Social Constructionism- 00:59:18 - Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it- 01:03:28 - Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry"- 01:06:53 - The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology- 01:09:55 - On this "tribal circuitry" again- 01:17:40 - On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument- 01:23:58 - Is communism more adaptive than capitalism?- 01:28:31 - "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security)- 01:31:38 - Which memes are prius to liberalism?- 01:36:28 - Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized heating?- 01:42:37 - Is virtue as "honesty / forthrightness / generosity" a human universal given most studies are done on Westerners?- 01:45:10 - Is David Sloan Wilson a moral relativist?- 01:47:38 - The effects of arcane disciplines in Universities spreading outward to the culture- 01:49:47 - Evolutionary theory as a unifying language for the disparate fields of science- 01:54:05 - "When does the left go too far?"- 01:56:18 - Memes that last so long they affect our evolution- 01:57:26 - Dawkin's concept of "gene" was problematic, and thus so is "meme"- 02:00:06 - Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore on memes and Jung- 02:02:10 - Chomskyan grammar and Pinker's language instinct is wrong- 02:04:06 - On Victor Huang's "innovation oasis"RESOURCES:- YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU- https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:04:00 -0000 David Sloan Wilson interview on Group Selection, Memes, and Western Values full 39 Theories of Everything YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU David Sloan Wilson is an American evolutionary biologist and a Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at Binghamton University. https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson Curt Jaimungal is directing / writing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (early-2021). * * * 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:54 Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values? 00:05:24 Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection 00:11:10 The political right vs left in terms of level of evolutionary selection 00:12:51 Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition of Identity Politics) 00:15:04 Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics? 00:20:05 How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it? 00:23:47 What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so? 00:28:16 Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism 00:30:00 Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large) 00:32:49 We've selected ourselves for timidity 00:38:03 A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values 00:38:32 Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive 00:40:44 If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult? 00:44:54 Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run) 00:50:24 A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit 00:53:00 How good is altruism as a motivational agent for behavior? 00:55:54 Tribalism is the answer, not the problem 00:57:05 Problems with Social Constructionism 00:59:18 Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it 01:03:28 Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry" 01:06:53 The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology 01:09:55 On this "tribal circuitry" again 01:17:40 On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument 01:23:58 Is communism more adaptive than capitalism? 01:28:31 "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security) 01:31:38 Which memes are prius to liberalism? 01:36:28 Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized heating? 01:42:37 Is virtue as "honesty / forthrightness / generosity" a human universal given most studies are done on Westerners? 01:45:10 Is David Sloan Wilson a moral relativist? 01:47:38 The effects of arcane disciplines in Universities spreading outward to the culture 01:49:47 Evolutionary theory as a unifying language for the disparate fields of science 01:54:05 "When does the left go too far?" 01:56:18 Memes that last so long they affect our evolution 01:57:26 Dawkin's concept of "gene" was problematic, and thus so is "meme" 02:00:06 Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore on memes and Jung 02:02:10 Chomskyan grammar and Pinker's language instinct is wrong 02:04:06 On Victor Huang's "innovation oasis" David Sloan Wilson defends group selection theory and examines how memes threaten Western cultural values They explore how evolutionary theory intersects with politics, identity, and culture, and discuss the upcoming documentary Better Left Unsaid.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:54 - Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values?- 00:05:24 - Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection- 00:11:10 - The political right vs left in terms of level of evolutionary selection- 00:12:51 - Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition of Identity Politics)- 00:15:04 - Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics?- 00:20:05 - How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it?- 00:23:47 - What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so?- 00:28:16 - Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism- 00:30:00 - Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large)- 00:32:49 - We've selected ourselves for timidity- 00:38:03 - A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values- 00:38:32 - Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive- 00:40:44 - If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult?- 00:44:54 - Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run)- 00:50:24 - A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit- 00:53:00 - How good is altruism as a motivational agent for behavior?- 00:55:54 - Tribalism is the answer, not the problem- 00:57:05 - Problems with Social Constructionism- 00:59:18 - Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it- 01:03:28 - Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry"- 01:06:53 - The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology- 01:09:55 - On this "tribal circuitry" again- 01:17:40 - On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument- 01:23:58 - Is communism more adaptive than capitalism?- 01:28:31 - "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security)- 01:31:38 - Which memes are prius to liberalism?- 01:36:28 - Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized heating?- 01:42:37 - Is virtue as "honesty / forthrightness / generosity" a human universal given most studies are done on Westerners?- 01:45:10 - Is David Sloan Wilson a moral relativist?- 01:47:38 - The effects of arcane disciplines in Universities spreading outward to the culture- 01:49:47 - Evolutionary theory as a unifying language for the disparate fields of science- 01:54:05 - "When does the left go too far?"- 01:56:18 - Memes that last so long they affect our evolution- 01:57:26 - Dawkin's concept of "gene" was problematic, and thus so is "meme"- 02:00:06 - Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore on memes and Jung- 02:02:10 - Chomskyan grammar and Pinker's language instinct is wrong- 02:04:06 - On Victor Huang's "innovation oasis"RESOURCES:- YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU- https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:54 - Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values?
- 00:05:24 - Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection
- 00:11:10 - The political right vs left in terms of level of evolutionary selection
- 00:12:51 - Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition of Identity Politics)
- 00:15:04 - Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics?
- 00:20:05 - How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it?
- 00:23:47 - What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so?
- 00:28:16 - Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism
- 00:30:00 - Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large)
- 00:32:49 - We've selected ourselves for timidity
- 00:38:03 - A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values
- 00:38:32 - Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive
- 00:40:44 - If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult?
- 00:44:54 - Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run)
- 00:50:24 - A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit
- 00:53:00 - How good is altruism as a motivational agent for behavior?
- 00:55:54 - Tribalism is the answer, not the problem
- 00:57:05 - Problems with Social Constructionism
- 00:59:18 - Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it
- 01:03:28 - Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry"
- 01:06:53 - The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology
- 01:09:55 - On this "tribal circuitry" again
- 01:17:40 - On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument
- 01:23:58 - Is communism more adaptive than capitalism?
- 01:28:31 - "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security)
- 01:31:38 - Which memes are prius to liberalism?
- 01:36:28 - Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized heating?
- 01:42:37 - Is virtue as "honesty / forthrightness / generosity" a human universal given most studies are done on Westerners?
- 01:45:10 - Is David Sloan Wilson a moral relativist?
- 01:47:38 - The effects of arcane disciplines in Universities spreading outward to the culture
- 01:49:47 - Evolutionary theory as a unifying language for the disparate fields of science
- 01:54:05 - "When does the left go too far?"
- 01:56:18 - Memes that last so long they affect our evolution
- 01:57:26 - Dawkin's concept of "gene" was problematic, and thus so is "meme"
- 02:00:06 - Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore on memes and Jung
- 02:02:10 - Chomskyan grammar and Pinker's language instinct is wrong
- 02:04:06 - On Victor Huang's "innovation oasis"

RESOURCES:

- YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3fG96gvgLU
- https://twitter.com/David_S_Wilson
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9526 no Anil Seth: Why Consciousness Is a Controlled Hallucination https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Anil Seth (University of Sussex) explains the Bayesian brain model and challenges Dennett's views on consciousness They explore perception, illusion, free will, and even the prospects of mind uploading, weaving together neuroscience, philosophy, and AI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:08 - What's alluring about "consciousness" research?- 01:03:51 - Defining "phenomenology"- 02:05:56 - What does it mean to "explain" consciousness?- 03:14:52 - Difference between illusion and hallucination- 04:18:16 - If perception is tuned for fitness, why care about objective reality?- 05:24:44 - Applying Donald Hoffman's ideas to Anil Seth's- 06:33:39 - Does time actually slow down, during high valence emotions- 07:36:31 - Details on the Bayesian model of consciousness- 08:41:50 - Can you be wrong about your own perceptions?- 09:46:29 - Myth of left brain vs. right brain- 10:54:31 - The role of the "ego" and the loss of it- 11:56:45 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics- 13:00:37 - Sapir Whorf hypothesis and Curt's polemics- 14:10:24 - Language and conscious experience- 15:13:33 - Can I "see" without noticing? What's the difference?- 16:17:27 - The Bayesian model of consciousness (and its limitations)- 17:25:16 - How does the Bayesian model deal with mental disorders- 18:36:26 - Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications on the computational nature of the brain- 19:42:23 - Can we upload our minds? (a neuroscientific perspective)- 20:45:48 - Integrated Information Theory and measuring Phi- 21:50:21 - Peter Lush's recent paper and undermining the rubber hand illusion- 22:55:09 - Placebo effect and hypnosis- 24:01:25 - Experiments involving psychedelics (LSD and microdosing)- 25:04:01 - Anil's personal insights from psychedelics- 26:06:18 - Anil's views on Daniel Dennett's "Explaining Consciousness"- 27:12:26 - Compatibilism, free will, and Douglas Hofstadter- 28:15:21 - Global Workspace Theory- 29:19:45 - Anil Seth and Pragmatism- 30:22:39 - Curt's list of final questions, repudiated- 31:23:35 - How do the various AI architectures relate to the brain? (GAN / Convultional / etc.)- 32:32:17 - How does Anil stay so fit?- 33:33:44 - Comporting rationalism with irrational behaviorsRESOURCES:- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Anil Seth's Links WEBSITE: https://anilseth.com- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anilkseth- TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7v7nWzfo- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:44:00 -0000 Anil Seth on The Neuroscience of Consciousness, Sapir Whorf, and Daniel Dennett's ideas full 38 Theories of Everything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Anil Seth's Links WEBSITE: https://anilseth.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anilkseth TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7v7nWzfo 00:00:00    Introduction 00:01:08 What's alluring about "consciousness" research? 01:03:51 Defining "phenomenonology" 02:05:56 What does it mean to "explain" consciousness? 03:14:52 Difference between illusion and hallucination 04:18:16 If perception is tuned for fitness, why care about objective reality? 05:24:44 Applying Donald Hoffman's ideas to Anil Seth's 06:33:39 Does time actually slow down, during high valence emotions 07:36:31 Details on the Bayesian model of consciousness 08:41:50 Can you be wrong about your own perceptions? 09:46:29 Myth of left brain vs. right brain 10:54:31 The role of the "ego" and the loss of it 11:56:45 Consciousness and quantum mechanics 13:00:37 Sapir Whorf hypothesis and Curt's polemics 14:10:24 Language and conscious experience 15:13:33 Can I "see" without noticing? What's the difference? 16:17:27 The Bayesian model of consciousness (and its limitations) 17:25:16 How does the Bayesian model deal with mental disorders 18:36:26 Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications on the computational nature of the brain 19:42:23 Can we upload our minds? (a neuroscientific perspective) 20:45:48 Integrated Information Theory and measuring Phi 21:50:21 Peter Lush's recent paper and undermining the rubber hand illusion 22:55:09 Placebo effect and hypnosis 24:01:25 Experiments involving psychedelics (LSD and microdosing) 25:04:01 Anil's personal insights from psychedelics 26:06:18 Anil's views on Daniel Dennett's "Explaining Consciousness" 27:12:26 Compatibilism, free will, and Douglas Hofstadter 28:15:21 Global Workspace Theory 29:19:45 Anil Seth and Pragmatism 30:22:39 Curt's list of final questions, repudiated 31:23:35 How do the various AI architectures relate to the brain? (GAN / Convultional / etc.) 32:32:17 How does Anil stay so fit? 33:33:44 Comporting rationalism with irrational behaviors  * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Anil Seth (University of Sussex) explains the Bayesian brain model and challenges Dennett's views on consciousness They explore perception, illusion, free will, and even the prospects of mind uploading, weaving together neuroscience, philosophy, and AI.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:08 - What's alluring about "consciousness" research?- 01:03:51 - Defining "phenomenology"- 02:05:56 - What does it mean to "explain" consciousness?- 03:14:52 - Difference between illusion and hallucination- 04:18:16 - If perception is tuned for fitness, why care about objective reality?- 05:24:44 - Applying Donald Hoffman's ideas to Anil Seth's- 06:33:39 - Does time actually slow down, during high valence emotions- 07:36:31 - Details on the Bayesian model of consciousness- 08:41:50 - Can you be wrong about your own perceptions?- 09:46:29 - Myth of left brain vs. right brain- 10:54:31 - The role of the "ego" and the loss of it- 11:56:45 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics- 13:00:37 - Sapir Whorf hypothesis and Curt's polemics- 14:10:24 - Language and conscious experience- 15:13:33 - Can I "see" without noticing? What's the difference?- 16:17:27 - The Bayesian model of consciousness (and its limitations)- 17:25:16 - How does the Bayesian model deal with mental disorders- 18:36:26 - Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications on the computational nature of the brain- 19:42:23 - Can we upload our minds? (a neuroscientific perspective)- 20:45:48 - Integrated Information Theory and measuring Phi- 21:50:21 - Peter Lush's recent paper and undermining the rubber hand illusion- 22:55:09 - Placebo effect and hypnosis- 24:01:25 - Experiments involving psychedelics (LSD and microdosing)- 25:04:01 - Anil's personal insights from psychedelics- 26:06:18 - Anil's views on Daniel Dennett's "Explaining Consciousness"- 27:12:26 - Compatibilism, free will, and Douglas Hofstadter- 28:15:21 - Global Workspace Theory- 29:19:45 - Anil Seth and Pragmatism- 30:22:39 - Curt's list of final questions, repudiated- 31:23:35 - How do the various AI architectures relate to the brain? (GAN / Convultional / etc.)- 32:32:17 - How does Anil stay so fit?- 33:33:44 - Comporting rationalism with irrational behaviorsRESOURCES:- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Anil Seth's Links WEBSITE: https://anilseth.com- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anilkseth- TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7v7nWzfo- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:08 - What's alluring about "consciousness" research?
- 01:03:51 - Defining "phenomenology"
- 02:05:56 - What does it mean to "explain" consciousness?
- 03:14:52 - Difference between illusion and hallucination
- 04:18:16 - If perception is tuned for fitness, why care about objective reality?
- 05:24:44 - Applying Donald Hoffman's ideas to Anil Seth's
- 06:33:39 - Does time actually slow down, during high valence emotions
- 07:36:31 - Details on the Bayesian model of consciousness
- 08:41:50 - Can you be wrong about your own perceptions?
- 09:46:29 - Myth of left brain vs. right brain
- 10:54:31 - The role of the "ego" and the loss of it
- 11:56:45 - Consciousness and quantum mechanics
- 13:00:37 - Sapir Whorf hypothesis and Curt's polemics
- 14:10:24 - Language and conscious experience
- 15:13:33 - Can I "see" without noticing? What's the difference?
- 16:17:27 - The Bayesian model of consciousness (and its limitations)
- 17:25:16 - How does the Bayesian model deal with mental disorders
- 18:36:26 - Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications on the computational nature of the brain
- 19:42:23 - Can we upload our minds? (a neuroscientific perspective)
- 20:45:48 - Integrated Information Theory and measuring Phi
- 21:50:21 - Peter Lush's recent paper and undermining the rubber hand illusion
- 22:55:09 - Placebo effect and hypnosis
- 24:01:25 - Experiments involving psychedelics (LSD and microdosing)
- 25:04:01 - Anil's personal insights from psychedelics
- 26:06:18 - Anil's views on Daniel Dennett's "Explaining Consciousness"
- 27:12:26 - Compatibilism, free will, and Douglas Hofstadter
- 28:15:21 - Global Workspace Theory
- 29:19:45 - Anil Seth and Pragmatism
- 30:22:39 - Curt's list of final questions, repudiated
- 31:23:35 - How do the various AI architectures relate to the brain? (GAN / Convultional / etc.)
- 32:32:17 - How does Anil stay so fit?
- 33:33:44 - Comporting rationalism with irrational behaviors

RESOURCES:

- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Anil Seth's Links WEBSITE: https://anilseth.com
- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anilkseth
- TED TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyu7v7nWzfo
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 9723 no Jeremy Corbell: Inside the Bob Lazar Raid and Skinwalker Ranch https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Jeremy Corbell reveals the inside story of Bob Lazar's raid and exposes Skinwalker Ranch UFO encounters They explore source credibility, government secrecy, and the creative process behind investigative documentaries.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:17 - Choosing topics- 00:06:01 - Early paranormal interest- 00:07:02 - Reason to interview- 00:09:06 - Who is Bob Lazar- 00:13:31 - Trust in John Lear- 00:14:43 - Credible UFO sources- 00:18:21 - Reason for alien visits- 00:18:59 - Human-like aliens- 00:25:11 - Skinwalker Ranch intro- 00:26:13 - Alien displays in cities?- 00:28:26 - Psychedelics and aliens- 00:30:02 - Tic-Tac video motive- 00:32:04 - Defending Jeremy- 00:37:16 - Daily routine and meditation- 00:40:26 - Film funding sources- 00:42:30 - Creative scene design- 00:45:05 - Unreleased director's cut- 00:45:46 - Netflix contract details- 00:46:15 - Music and visual style- 00:50:14 - Alien-government collusion?- 00:51:46 - Disinformation and Project Blue Book- 00:54:49 - Curiosity weaponized?- 00:55:48 - Next project preview- 00:56:45 - Timing film releases- 00:58:03 - Access tips for filmmakers- 00:59:28 - Government surveillance?- 01:01:15 - Lazar raid and Element 115- 01:14:10 - Why Lazar not killed- 01:16:13 - John Lear story- 01:21:48 - Aliens as small phenomenon- 01:23:23 - Skinwalker, bigfoot, etc.- 01:29:07 - Aliens see us as containers- 01:34:32 - Richard Doty story- 01:37:43 - Paid debunking?- 01:38:37 - Hostile UFO cases- 01:41:17 - Skinwalker activities- 01:46:31 - Audience: Jeremy as kid- 01:46:45 - Audience: Job danger- 01:47:06 - Audience: Best UFO evidence- 01:47:36 - Audience: Changing books- 01:48:19 - Audience: Hand scanner in CE- 01:50:47 - Audience: Sensemaking & Future Shock- 01:51:06 - Audience: Filming problems- 01:51:25 - Audience: Disclosure prospects- 01:51:41 - Audience: Filmmaker advice- 01:52:03 - Audience: Wright Patterson thoughts- 01:52:50 - Audience: Alien tech influence- 01:54:01 - Audience: Species continuity- 01:54:32 - Audience: Aliens and religion- 01:54:59 - Audience: Jeremy's fascinationSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:28:00 -0000 Jeremy Corbell on The Inside Story of Lazar's raid, Skin Walker, and UFOs full 37 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:17 How does Jeremy choose what topic to investigate, for his films 00:06:01 Has he always been interested in the paranormal? 00:07:02 Curt's reasoning for speaking with Jeremy Corbell 00:09:06 Who is Bob Lazar? 00:13:31 Why Jeremy doesn't trust all of John Lear's claims 00:14:43 Who are the most credible people (such as Lazar) on UFOs, etc.? 00:18:21 If aliens have visited, what's the reason? 00:18:59 Why do aliens look so human-like? (plus some documented cases) 00:25:11 Brief introduction to Skin Walker ranch 00:26:13 If aliens are trying to show their power, why not do it at a metropolitan area up-close? 00:28:26 Connection between psychedelics (or consciousness) and aliens? 00:30:02 Why did the government release the Tic-Tac video, if they're trying to cover aliens up? 00:32:04 Curt defends Jeremy + how Jeremy deals with negative comments 00:37:16 Jeremy's structure for his day / sleep / work ethic / meditation 00:40:26 Where does Jeremy get funding for his films? 00:42:30 Creatively how does Jeremy structure / conceive of the scenes for his documentaries 00:45:05 The unreleased (much longer) "director's cut" of the Bob Lazar film 00:45:46 The Netflix contract for the Lazar film and re-using footage for his channel 00:46:15 Specific example of the creative process, music choice, and visual style 00:50:14 Are aliens in collusion with our government? What relationship do they have with tellurian authorities? 00:51:46 Disinformation campaigns by the gov't and Project Blue Book 00:54:49 Has Jeremy's curiosity been weaponized? 00:55:48 Jeremy's next project (what is he working on now?) 00:56:45 The art of timing the release of a film 00:58:03 Tips for documentary filmmakers on getting inside access 00:59:28 Has the gov't ever followed Jeremy / threatened him? 01:01:15 Bob Lazar's raid, regarding Element 115 01:14:10 Why hasn't the gov't killed Lazar (or others who claim to have worked for the gov't w.r.t. alien tech) 01:16:13 Never before heard story about John Lear, and his explosive personality 01:21:48 Why are aliens a "small part of a larger phenomenon"? (alternate realities) 01:23:23 Skin Walker, bigfoot, cattle mutilation, entities... 01:29:07 Aliens referring to us as "containers" 01:34:32 The story of Richard Doty 01:37:43 Has the gov't ever paid people to debunk UFOs / aliens / etc. 01:38:37 Cases where UFOs have been hostile 01:41:17 What goes on at Skin Walker? 01:46:31 Audience Q: What was Jeremy like as a kid? 01:46:45 Audience Q: Has his job ever been dangerous? 01:47:06 Audience Q: What's the single best piece of evidence for UFOs? 01:47:36 Audience Q: 3 most perspective changing books in Jeremy's life 01:48:19 Audience Q: The hand scanner was also used in Close Encounters. What are your thoughts? 01:50:47 Audience Q: How do you navigate "sensemaking"? Have you read Future Shock? 01:51:06 Audience Q: Did you have any problems when trying to film? 01:51:25 Audience Q: Do you think the gov't will ever expose aliens as "disclosure"? 01:51:41 Audience Q: What's your advice to other filmmakers who want to make documentaries? 01:52:03 Audience Q: What are your thoughts on Wright Patterson Air Force base? 01:52:50 Audience Q: How much of our technology was inspired by alien tech? 01:54:01 Audience Q: Are the same species of aliens visiting us? How far back does it go? 01:54:32 Audience Q: Did aliens create religion? Why are they furtively abducting? 01:54:59 Audience Q: What fascinates Jeremy about aliens Jeremy Corbell reveals the inside story of Bob Lazar's raid and exposes Skinwalker Ranch UFO encounters They explore source credibility, government secrecy, and the creative process behind investigative documentaries.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:17 - Choosing topics- 00:06:01 - Early paranormal interest- 00:07:02 - Reason to interview- 00:09:06 - Who is Bob Lazar- 00:13:31 - Trust in John Lear- 00:14:43 - Credible UFO sources- 00:18:21 - Reason for alien visits- 00:18:59 - Human-like aliens- 00:25:11 - Skinwalker Ranch intro- 00:26:13 - Alien displays in cities?- 00:28:26 - Psychedelics and aliens- 00:30:02 - Tic-Tac video motive- 00:32:04 - Defending Jeremy- 00:37:16 - Daily routine and meditation- 00:40:26 - Film funding sources- 00:42:30 - Creative scene design- 00:45:05 - Unreleased director's cut- 00:45:46 - Netflix contract details- 00:46:15 - Music and visual style- 00:50:14 - Alien-government collusion?- 00:51:46 - Disinformation and Project Blue Book- 00:54:49 - Curiosity weaponized?- 00:55:48 - Next project preview- 00:56:45 - Timing film releases- 00:58:03 - Access tips for filmmakers- 00:59:28 - Government surveillance?- 01:01:15 - Lazar raid and Element 115- 01:14:10 - Why Lazar not killed- 01:16:13 - John Lear story- 01:21:48 - Aliens as small phenomenon- 01:23:23 - Skinwalker, bigfoot, etc.- 01:29:07 - Aliens see us as containers- 01:34:32 - Richard Doty story- 01:37:43 - Paid debunking?- 01:38:37 - Hostile UFO cases- 01:41:17 - Skinwalker activities- 01:46:31 - Audience: Jeremy as kid- 01:46:45 - Audience: Job danger- 01:47:06 - Audience: Best UFO evidence- 01:47:36 - Audience: Changing books- 01:48:19 - Audience: Hand scanner in CE- 01:50:47 - Audience: Sensemaking & Future Shock- 01:51:06 - Audience: Filming problems- 01:51:25 - Audience: Disclosure prospects- 01:51:41 - Audience: Filmmaker advice- 01:52:03 - Audience: Wright Patterson thoughts- 01:52:50 - Audience: Alien tech influence- 01:54:01 - Audience: Species continuity- 01:54:32 - Audience: Aliens and religion- 01:54:59 - Audience: Jeremy's fascinationSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:04:17 - Choosing topics
- 00:06:01 - Early paranormal interest
- 00:07:02 - Reason to interview
- 00:09:06 - Who is Bob Lazar
- 00:13:31 - Trust in John Lear
- 00:14:43 - Credible UFO sources
- 00:18:21 - Reason for alien visits
- 00:18:59 - Human-like aliens
- 00:25:11 - Skinwalker Ranch intro
- 00:26:13 - Alien displays in cities?
- 00:28:26 - Psychedelics and aliens
- 00:30:02 - Tic-Tac video motive
- 00:32:04 - Defending Jeremy
- 00:37:16 - Daily routine and meditation
- 00:40:26 - Film funding sources
- 00:42:30 - Creative scene design
- 00:45:05 - Unreleased director's cut
- 00:45:46 - Netflix contract details
- 00:46:15 - Music and visual style
- 00:50:14 - Alien-government collusion?
- 00:51:46 - Disinformation and Project Blue Book
- 00:54:49 - Curiosity weaponized?
- 00:55:48 - Next project preview
- 00:56:45 - Timing film releases
- 00:58:03 - Access tips for filmmakers
- 00:59:28 - Government surveillance?
- 01:01:15 - Lazar raid and Element 115
- 01:14:10 - Why Lazar not killed
- 01:16:13 - John Lear story
- 01:21:48 - Aliens as small phenomenon
- 01:23:23 - Skinwalker, bigfoot, etc.
- 01:29:07 - Aliens see us as containers
- 01:34:32 - Richard Doty story
- 01:37:43 - Paid debunking?
- 01:38:37 - Hostile UFO cases
- 01:41:17 - Skinwalker activities
- 01:46:31 - Audience: Jeremy as kid
- 01:46:45 - Audience: Job danger
- 01:47:06 - Audience: Best UFO evidence
- 01:47:36 - Audience: Changing books
- 01:48:19 - Audience: Hand scanner in CE
- 01:50:47 - Audience: Sensemaking & Future Shock
- 01:51:06 - Audience: Filming problems
- 01:51:25 - Audience: Disclosure prospects
- 01:51:41 - Audience: Filmmaker advice
- 01:52:03 - Audience: Wright Patterson thoughts
- 01:52:50 - Audience: Alien tech influence
- 01:54:01 - Audience: Species continuity
- 01:54:32 - Audience: Aliens and religion
- 01:54:59 - Audience: Jeremy's fascination

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt

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- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 7659 no Merel Kindt: How to Eliminate Phobias and PTSD Permanently https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Merel Kindt discusses how fear extinction can be achieved permanently, covering propranolol, epigenetics, psychedelics, and the broader implications of erasing fear. The conversation explores scientific approaches to phobias, PTSD, and future challenges in fear‑removal research.- 00:00 - Introduction to fear extinction- 14:07 - Propranolol and blood/brain barrier- 18:32 - Epigenetics and inherited fears- 26:33 - Removing fear of public speaking- 30:36 - PTSD- 33:45 - Psychedelics MDMA for self‑treatment- 37:29 - Pilot study with cigarette addiction- 42:31 - Should we get rid of fear? Consequences- 43:13 - MDMA vs LSD vs Psilocybin- 48:07 - Fear of silverfish- 50:13 - Modeling‑based phobias- 54:37 - Kindt 2009 paper on memory engrams- 55:34 - Kindt 2019 paper- 58:02 - Imagery scripting- 59:35 - Disgust removal?- 1:00:36 - How beta‑blockers work- 1:02:04 - Sleep for memory reconsolidation- 1:03:33 - Startle reflex measurement- 1:06:07 - Testing alternative beta‑blocker- 1:07:12 - Future challenges and limitationsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- DOCUMENTARY SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk- MEREL'S WEBSITE: https://kindtclinics.com/en/- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:20:00 -0000 Merel Kindt on Eliminating Phobias / PTSD enduringly full 36 Theories of Everything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 DOCUMENTARY SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk MEREL'S WEBSITE: https://kindtclinics.com/en/ [1]: Beyond extinction: erasing human fear responses and preventing the return of fear [2]: Missing INTERVIEWERS: Peter Glinos, Faraz Honarvar, Curt Jaimungal EDITED BY: Efron Monsanto TIMESTAMPS BY: Prof. Joe Velikovsky 00:00 Introduction to fear extinction 14:07 ​Propranolol & the blood/brain barrier 18:32 ​Epigenetics & inherited fears (vs irrational/phobic fears) 26:33 ​Removing the fear of Public Speaking 30:36 ​PTSD 33:45 Using ​psychedelics / MDMA to enhance self-treatment 37:29 ​Pilot study with cigarette addiction 42:31 Should we get rid of fear? What are the consequences? 43:13 ​MDMA vs LSD vs Psilocybin 48:07 Fear of ​silverfish 50:13 ​Phobias don't always come from trauma, they can be from modelling someone else's behavior 54:37 ​Prof. Kindt's groundbreaking 2009 paper, and memory engrams [1] 55:34 Prof. Kindt's 2019 paper [2] 58:02 ​Imagery scripting 59:35 What about disgust-removal? 1:00:36 ​How beta-blockers work 1:02:04 The necessity of sleep for memory transcription and re-consolidation 1:03:33 Prof. Kindt measures the startle reflex (emanating from the amygdala) when someone's threatened 1:06:07 Testing a different beta-blocker (but it didn't pass the blood/brain barrier) 1:07:12 ​Future challenges & limitations (re: fear extinction) * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Merel Kindt discusses how fear extinction can be achieved permanently, covering propranolol, epigenetics, psychedelics, and the broader implications of erasing fear. The conversation explores scientific approaches to phobias, PTSD, and future challenges in fear‑removal research.- 00:00 - Introduction to fear extinction- 14:07 - Propranolol and blood/brain barrier- 18:32 - Epigenetics and inherited fears- 26:33 - Removing fear of public speaking- 30:36 - PTSD- 33:45 - Psychedelics MDMA for self‑treatment- 37:29 - Pilot study with cigarette addiction- 42:31 - Should we get rid of fear? Consequences- 43:13 - MDMA vs LSD vs Psilocybin- 48:07 - Fear of silverfish- 50:13 - Modeling‑based phobias- 54:37 - Kindt 2009 paper on memory engrams- 55:34 - Kindt 2019 paper- 58:02 - Imagery scripting- 59:35 - Disgust removal?- 1:00:36 - How beta‑blockers work- 1:02:04 - Sleep for memory reconsolidation- 1:03:33 - Startle reflex measurement- 1:06:07 - Testing alternative beta‑blocker- 1:07:12 - Future challenges and limitationsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- DOCUMENTARY SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk- MEREL'S WEBSITE: https://kindtclinics.com/en/- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00 - Introduction to fear extinction
- 14:07 - Propranolol and blood/brain barrier
- 18:32 - Epigenetics and inherited fears
- 26:33 - Removing fear of public speaking
- 30:36 - PTSD
- 33:45 - Psychedelics MDMA for self‑treatment
- 37:29 - Pilot study with cigarette addiction
- 42:31 - Should we get rid of fear? Consequences
- 43:13 - MDMA vs LSD vs Psilocybin
- 48:07 - Fear of silverfish
- 50:13 - Modeling‑based phobias
- 54:37 - Kindt 2009 paper on memory engrams
- 55:34 - Kindt 2019 paper
- 58:02 - Imagery scripting
- 59:35 - Disgust removal?
- 1:00:36 - How beta‑blockers work
- 1:02:04 - Sleep for memory reconsolidation
- 1:03:33 - Startle reflex measurement
- 1:06:07 - Testing alternative beta‑blocker
- 1:07:12 - Future challenges and limitations

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44

RESOURCES:

- DOCUMENTARY SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM3G6kITdYk
- MEREL'S WEBSITE: https://kindtclinics.com/en/
- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 4338 no Richard Haier: What Brain Scans Reveal About Human Intelligence https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Haier reveals how brain efficiency correlates with IQ and explains the controversial g-factor of intelligence They examine controversies such as The Bell Curve, discuss genetic and environmental influences, and explore interventions from brain training to neuromodulation.- 0:00:00 - Intro and book overview- 0:02:50 - Bell Curve controversy- 0:06:26 - Brain efficiency hypothesis- 0:16:06 - Stigma, race and IQ- 0:21:31 - IQ and morality- 0:22:27 - IQ vs g‑factor vs intelligence- 0:23:46 - Chronometry ratio scale- 0:26:38 - Low IQ as societal problem- 0:29:04 - Genetics and interventions- 0:31:18 - Brain training and nootropics- 0:31:55 - Dual n‑back- 0:33:17 - TDCS, PEMF and EM‑stimulation- 0:36:01 - Parietofrontal integration theory- 0:46:50 - IQ correlates with life outcomes- 0:47:47 - Character and morality tests- 0:49:16 - RAPM test demo- 0:53:24 - Path length between regions- 0:57:36 - Finn et al 2015 study- 1:04:12 - IQ genes probabilistic- 1:05:14 - Children IQ vs parents- 1:06:46 - Brain damage and savantism- 1:08:34 - Openness and intelligence- 1:09:40 - LSD trips and intelligence- 1:11:01 - IQ and happiness- 1:11:53 - Flynn effect limits- 1:15:26 - Factors that decrease IQ- 1:16:59 - IQ and consciousness- 1:22:00 - Mindfulness meditation- 1:23:27 - Joscha Bach on intelligence- 1:24:26 - Eric Weinstein on intelligence- 1:27:16 - Elon Musk Neurolink- 1:27:57 - AI and IQ tests for computers- 1:31:14 - Finding g‑factor in animals- 1:32:55 - What separates humansSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter (Curt): https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.comRESOURCES:- RICHARD HAIER'S LINKS WEBSITE: http://richardhaier.com- BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Neuroscience-I... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:28:00 -0000 Richard Haier on the Neuroscience of Intelligence, Correlates of IQ, and the G-Factor full 35 Theories of Everything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 RICHARD HAIER'S LINKS WEBSITE: http://richardhaier.com BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Neuroscience-I... TWITTER: @rjhaier (https://twitter.com/rjhaier TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 Thoughts on his book "The Neuroscience of Intelligence" 0:02:50 The Bell Curve's controversy 0:06:26 The "brain efficiency" hypothesis 0:16:06 The stigma associated with intelligence research, and race & IQ 0:21:31 No relationship between IQ and morality 0:22:27 IQ vs. the g-factor vs. intelligence 0:23:46 Using chronometry to develop a ratio scale 0:26:38 Low IQ (below 85) is a societal problem 0:29:04 Intelligence is genetic, but that's hopeful since it means we can design interventions around it 0:31:18 Do "brain training games" help with IQ? What about piracetam / nootropics? 0:31:55 Dual n back? 0:33:17 TDCS, PEMF (eg. NeoRythym), and other EM-stimulation devices 0:36:01 Particular brain regions associated with intelligence (Parietofrontal integration theory) 0:46:50 The correlates of IQ on life outcomes 0:47:47 Psychometric tests of character / morality 0:49:16 RAPM test (pause and see what you guess) 0:53:24 Path length's between regions and why they matter 0:57:36 The famous Finn et al 2015 study, and groundbreaking studies that have been published since 1:04:12 IQ genes aren't deterministic but probabilistic 1:05:14 Do children have the average IQ of their parents? 1:06:46 Can brain damage increase IQ? (acquired savantism demonstrates abilities but what about IQ?) 1:08:34 Relationship between openness and intelligence 1:09:40 Relationship between LSD trips and intelligence 1:11:01 Relationship between IQ and happiness 1:11:53 Is the Flynn effect real? What are the limitations? 1:15:26 What decreases one's IQ? (cautionary tales) 1:16:59 IQ's relationship to consciousness 1:22:00 Mindfulness meditation and IQ 1:23:27 Joscha Bach's idea of intelligence (Haier's perspective) 1:24:26 Eric Weinstein's ideas on intelligence (Haier's perspective) 1:27:16 Elon Musk's Neurolink 1:27:57 Artificial intelligence and IQ tests for computers 1:31:14 Finding the g-factor in animals 1:32:55 What separates humans from the rest of the animals? * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Richard Haier reveals how brain efficiency correlates with IQ and explains the controversial g-factor of intelligence They examine controversies such as The Bell Curve, discuss genetic and environmental influences, and explore interventions from brain training to neuromodulation.- 0:00:00 - Intro and book overview- 0:02:50 - Bell Curve controversy- 0:06:26 - Brain efficiency hypothesis- 0:16:06 - Stigma, race and IQ- 0:21:31 - IQ and morality- 0:22:27 - IQ vs g‑factor vs intelligence- 0:23:46 - Chronometry ratio scale- 0:26:38 - Low IQ as societal problem- 0:29:04 - Genetics and interventions- 0:31:18 - Brain training and nootropics- 0:31:55 - Dual n‑back- 0:33:17 - TDCS, PEMF and EM‑stimulation- 0:36:01 - Parietofrontal integration theory- 0:46:50 - IQ correlates with life outcomes- 0:47:47 - Character and morality tests- 0:49:16 - RAPM test demo- 0:53:24 - Path length between regions- 0:57:36 - Finn et al 2015 study- 1:04:12 - IQ genes probabilistic- 1:05:14 - Children IQ vs parents- 1:06:46 - Brain damage and savantism- 1:08:34 - Openness and intelligence- 1:09:40 - LSD trips and intelligence- 1:11:01 - IQ and happiness- 1:11:53 - Flynn effect limits- 1:15:26 - Factors that decrease IQ- 1:16:59 - IQ and consciousness- 1:22:00 - Mindfulness meditation- 1:23:27 - Joscha Bach on intelligence- 1:24:26 - Eric Weinstein on intelligence- 1:27:16 - Elon Musk Neurolink- 1:27:57 - AI and IQ tests for computers- 1:31:14 - Finding g‑factor in animals- 1:32:55 - What separates humansSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter (Curt): https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.comRESOURCES:- RICHARD HAIER'S LINKS WEBSITE: http://richardhaier.com- BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Neuroscience-I... Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Intro and book overview
- 0:02:50 - Bell Curve controversy
- 0:06:26 - Brain efficiency hypothesis
- 0:16:06 - Stigma, race and IQ
- 0:21:31 - IQ and morality
- 0:22:27 - IQ vs g‑factor vs intelligence
- 0:23:46 - Chronometry ratio scale
- 0:26:38 - Low IQ as societal problem
- 0:29:04 - Genetics and interventions
- 0:31:18 - Brain training and nootropics
- 0:31:55 - Dual n‑back
- 0:33:17 - TDCS, PEMF and EM‑stimulation
- 0:36:01 - Parietofrontal integration theory
- 0:46:50 - IQ correlates with life outcomes
- 0:47:47 - Character and morality tests
- 0:49:16 - RAPM test demo
- 0:53:24 - Path length between regions
- 0:57:36 - Finn et al 2015 study
- 1:04:12 - IQ genes probabilistic
- 1:05:14 - Children IQ vs parents
- 1:06:46 - Brain damage and savantism
- 1:08:34 - Openness and intelligence
- 1:09:40 - LSD trips and intelligence
- 1:11:01 - IQ and happiness
- 1:11:53 - Flynn effect limits
- 1:15:26 - Factors that decrease IQ
- 1:16:59 - IQ and consciousness
- 1:22:00 - Mindfulness meditation
- 1:23:27 - Joscha Bach on intelligence
- 1:24:26 - Eric Weinstein on intelligence
- 1:27:16 - Elon Musk Neurolink
- 1:27:57 - AI and IQ tests for computers
- 1:31:14 - Finding g‑factor in animals
- 1:32:55 - What separates humans

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter (Curt): https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44
- Documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

RESOURCES:

- RICHARD HAIER'S LINKS WEBSITE: http://richardhaier.com
- BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Neuroscience-I...

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 5914 no Joscha Bach: Why Consciousness Is Computation All the Way Down https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Joscha Bach explores the nature of intelligence, consciousness, and reality, tackling questions from the definition of truth to the existence of free will. He contrasts various theories of consciousness, discusses the role of art and society, and presents his own model of control, attention, and reflective recall.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 0:00:17 - Work ethic and daily routine- 0:01:35 - Definition of truth- 0:04:41 - Quantum graph as nature's substratum- 0:06:25 - Mathematics as language descriptor- 0:13:52 - Constructivist mathematics and reality- 0:17:06 - Meaning of existence and pi- 0:20:14 - Something vs nothing, existence default- 0:21:11 - Bach's model vs multiverse- 0:26:51 - Is the universe deterministic- 0:28:23 - Determining initial conditions and rules- 0:30:55 - Nature of time, fundamental?- 0:34:21 - Optimal algorithm for finding truth- 0:40:40 - Simplicity of fundamental laws- 0:50:17 - Art and the artist's cost function- 0:54:02 - Ideas as stories driven by intuitions- 0:58:00 - Society's minimal role in training intuitions- 0:59:24 - Art under repressive government- 1:04:01 - Market case for civil rights- 1:06:40 - Fascism vs communism- 1:10:50 - Control/attention/reflective recall model- 1:13:32 - Consciousness vs attention- 1:16:02 - Chinese Room experiment- 1:25:22 - Understanding predicated on consciousness- 1:26:22 - Integrated Information Theory (IIT)- 1:30:15 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness theory- 1:32:40 - Hofstadter's strange loop theory- 1:34:10 - Holonomic brain theory- 1:34:42 - Dennett's consciousness theory- 1:36:57 - Sensorimotor (embodied cognition) theory- 1:44:39 - What is intelligence?- 1:45:08 - Intelligence vs consciousness- 1:46:36 - Free will in Bach's model- 1:48:46 - Opposite of free will and addiction- 1:51:48 - Changing identity to live forever- 1:59:13 - Depersonalization and illusory self- 2:02:25 - Fear of loss of control- 2:05:00 - Heart and conscience- 2:07:28 - Testing/falsifying Bach's consciousness model- 2:13:46 - Evolution of Bach's model- 2:14:41 - Stopping lucid dreaming- 2:15:33 - Dreams and GANs- 2:18:08 - Why we don't remember dreams- 2:19:58 - Are dreams real? Is reality a dream?- 2:20:39 - Practically improving experience- 2:23:56 - What matters more than survival?- 2:28:27 - Bach's identity- 2:29:44 - Is hating humanity objectively wrong?- 2:30:31 - Practical Platonism- 2:33:00 - What "God" is- 2:36:24 - Gods as real as you claim- 2:37:44 - Nature of prayer and its effect- 2:41:06 - Society losing future and culture- 2:43:24 - Disagreement with Jordan Peterson- 2:47:16 - Millennials as authoritarian generation- 2:48:31 - Views on social justice movement- 2:51:29 - UBI vs social inequality and AGI- 2:57:39 - Nested hierarchy of "I"s- 2:59:22 - Innovation as "cheating" in USA- 3:02:27 - Activists operating on false info- 3:03:04 - Bach's Marxist roots and lessons- 3:08:45 - BONUS BIT: Societal problemsRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:50:00 -0000 Joscha Bach on Intelligence, Existence, Time, and Consciousness full 34 Theories of Everything YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:17 Bach's work ethic / daily routine 0:01:35 What is your definition of truth? 0:04:41 Nature's substratum is a "quantum graph"? 0:06:25 Mathematics as the descriptor of all language 0:13:52 Why is constructivist mathematics "real"? What's the definition of "real"? 0:17:06 What does it mean to "exist"? Does "pi" exist? 0:20:14 The mystery of something vs. nothing. Existence is the default. 0:21:11 Bach's model vs. the multiverse 0:26:51 Is the universe deterministic 0:28:23 What determines the initial conditions, as well as the rules? 0:30:55 What is time? Is time fundamental? 0:34:21 What's the optimal algorithm for finding truth? 0:40:40 Are the fundamental laws of physics ultimately "simple"? 0:50:17 The relationship between art and the artist's cost function 0:54:02 Ideas are stories, being directed by intuitions 0:58:00 Society has a minimal role in training your intuitions 0:59:24 Why does art benefit from a repressive government? 1:04:01 A market case for civil rights 1:06:40 Fascism vs communism 1:10:50 Bach's "control / attention / reflective recall" model 1:13:32 What's more fundamental... Consciousness or attention? 1:16:02 The Chinese Room Experiment 1:25:22 Is understanding predicated on consciousness? 1:26:22 Integrated Information Theory of consciousness (IIT) 1:30:15 Donald Hoffman's theory of consciousness 1:32:40 Douglas Hofstadter's "strange loop" theory of consciousness 1:34:10 Holonomic Brain theory of consciousness 1:34:42 Daniel Dennett's theory of consciousness 1:36:57 Sensorimotor theory of consciousness (embodied cognition) 1:44:39 What is intelligence? 1:45:08 Intelligence vs. consciousness 1:46:36 Where does Free Will come into play, in Bach's model? 1:48:46 The opposite of free will can lead to, or feel like, addiction 1:51:48 Changing your identity to effectively live forever 1:59:13 Depersonalization disorder as a result of conceiving of your "self" as illusory 2:02:25 Dealing with a fear of loss of control 2:05:00 What about heart and conscience? 2:07:28 How to test / falsify Bach's model of consciousness 2:13:46 How has Bach's model changed in the past few years? 2:14:41 Why Bach doesn't practice Lucid Dreaming anymore 2:15:33 Dreams and GAN's (a machine learning framework) 2:18:08 If dreams are for helping us learn, why don't we consciously remember our dreams 2:19:58 Are dreams "real"? Is all of reality a dream? 2:20:39 How do you practically change your experience to be most positive / helpful? 2:23:56 What's more important than survival? What's worth dying for? 2:28:27 Bach's identity 2:29:44 Is there anything objectively wrong with hating humanity? 2:30:31 Practical Platonism 2:33:00 What "God" is 2:36:24 Gods are as real as you, Bach claims 2:37:44 What "prayer" is, and why it works 2:41:06 Our society has lost its future and thus our culture 2:43:24 What does Bach disagree with Jordan Peterson about? 2:47:16 The millennials are the first generation that's authoritarian since WW2 2:48:31 Bach's views on the "social justice" movement 2:51:29 Universal Basic Income as an answer to social inequality, or General Artificial Intelligence? 2:57:39 Nested hierarchy of "I"s (the conflicts within ourselves) 2:59:22 In the USA, innovation is "cheating" (for the most part) 3:02:27 Activists are usually operating on false information 3:03:04 Bach's Marxist roots and lessons to his former self 3:08:45 BONUS BIT: On societies problems Joscha Bach explores the nature of intelligence, consciousness, and reality, tackling questions from the definition of truth to the existence of free will. He contrasts various theories of consciousness, discusses the role of art and society, and presents his own model of control, attention, and reflective recall.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 0:00:17 - Work ethic and daily routine- 0:01:35 - Definition of truth- 0:04:41 - Quantum graph as nature's substratum- 0:06:25 - Mathematics as language descriptor- 0:13:52 - Constructivist mathematics and reality- 0:17:06 - Meaning of existence and pi- 0:20:14 - Something vs nothing, existence default- 0:21:11 - Bach's model vs multiverse- 0:26:51 - Is the universe deterministic- 0:28:23 - Determining initial conditions and rules- 0:30:55 - Nature of time, fundamental?- 0:34:21 - Optimal algorithm for finding truth- 0:40:40 - Simplicity of fundamental laws- 0:50:17 - Art and the artist's cost function- 0:54:02 - Ideas as stories driven by intuitions- 0:58:00 - Society's minimal role in training intuitions- 0:59:24 - Art under repressive government- 1:04:01 - Market case for civil rights- 1:06:40 - Fascism vs communism- 1:10:50 - Control/attention/reflective recall model- 1:13:32 - Consciousness vs attention- 1:16:02 - Chinese Room experiment- 1:25:22 - Understanding predicated on consciousness- 1:26:22 - Integrated Information Theory (IIT)- 1:30:15 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness theory- 1:32:40 - Hofstadter's strange loop theory- 1:34:10 - Holonomic brain theory- 1:34:42 - Dennett's consciousness theory- 1:36:57 - Sensorimotor (embodied cognition) theory- 1:44:39 - What is intelligence?- 1:45:08 - Intelligence vs consciousness- 1:46:36 - Free will in Bach's model- 1:48:46 - Opposite of free will and addiction- 1:51:48 - Changing identity to live forever- 1:59:13 - Depersonalization and illusory self- 2:02:25 - Fear of loss of control- 2:05:00 - Heart and conscience- 2:07:28 - Testing/falsifying Bach's consciousness model- 2:13:46 - Evolution of Bach's model- 2:14:41 - Stopping lucid dreaming- 2:15:33 - Dreams and GANs- 2:18:08 - Why we don't remember dreams- 2:19:58 - Are dreams real? Is reality a dream?- 2:20:39 - Practically improving experience- 2:23:56 - What matters more than survival?- 2:28:27 - Bach's identity- 2:29:44 - Is hating humanity objectively wrong?- 2:30:31 - Practical Platonism- 2:33:00 - What "God" is- 2:36:24 - Gods as real as you claim- 2:37:44 - Nature of prayer and its effect- 2:41:06 - Society losing future and culture- 2:43:24 - Disagreement with Jordan Peterson- 2:47:16 - Millennials as authoritarian generation- 2:48:31 - Views on social justice movement- 2:51:29 - UBI vs social inequality and AGI- 2:57:39 - Nested hierarchy of "I"s- 2:59:22 - Innovation as "cheating" in USA- 3:02:27 - Activists operating on false info- 3:03:04 - Bach's Marxist roots and lessons- 3:08:45 - BONUS BIT: Societal problemsRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNBxfrmfmI Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Introduction
- 0:00:17 - Work ethic and daily routine
- 0:01:35 - Definition of truth
- 0:04:41 - Quantum graph as nature's substratum
- 0:06:25 - Mathematics as language descriptor
- 0:13:52 - Constructivist mathematics and reality
- 0:17:06 - Meaning of existence and pi
- 0:20:14 - Something vs nothing, existence default
- 0:21:11 - Bach's model vs multiverse
- 0:26:51 - Is the universe deterministic
- 0:28:23 - Determining initial conditions and rules
- 0:30:55 - Nature of time, fundamental?
- 0:34:21 - Optimal algorithm for finding truth
- 0:40:40 - Simplicity of fundamental laws
- 0:50:17 - Art and the artist's cost function
- 0:54:02 - Ideas as stories driven by intuitions
- 0:58:00 - Society's minimal role in training intuitions
- 0:59:24 - Art under repressive government
- 1:04:01 - Market case for civil rights
- 1:06:40 - Fascism vs communism
- 1:10:50 - Control/attention/reflective recall model
- 1:13:32 - Consciousness vs attention
- 1:16:02 - Chinese Room experiment
- 1:25:22 - Understanding predicated on consciousness
- 1:26:22 - Integrated Information Theory (IIT)
- 1:30:15 - Donald Hoffman's consciousness theory
- 1:32:40 - Hofstadter's strange loop theory
- 1:34:10 - Holonomic brain theory
- 1:34:42 - Dennett's consciousness theory
- 1:36:57 - Sensorimotor (embodied cognition) theory
- 1:44:39 - What is intelligence?
- 1:45:08 - Intelligence vs consciousness
- 1:46:36 - Free will in Bach's model
- 1:48:46 - Opposite of free will and addiction
- 1:51:48 - Changing identity to live forever
- 1:59:13 - Depersonalization and illusory self
- 2:02:25 - Fear of loss of control
- 2:05:00 - Heart and conscience
- 2:07:28 - Testing/falsifying Bach's consciousness model
- 2:13:46 - Evolution of Bach's model
- 2:14:41 - Stopping lucid dreaming
- 2:15:33 - Dreams and GANs
- 2:18:08 - Why we don't remember dreams
- 2:19:58 - Are dreams real? Is reality a dream?
- 2:20:39 - Practically improving experience
- 2:23:56 - What matters more than survival?
- 2:28:27 - Bach's identity
- 2:29:44 - Is hating humanity objectively wrong?
- 2:30:31 - Practical Platonism
- 2:33:00 - What "God" is
- 2:36:24 - Gods as real as you claim
- 2:37:44 - Nature of prayer and its effect
- 2:41:06 - Society losing future and culture
- 2:43:24 - Disagreement with Jordan Peterson
- 2:47:16 - Millennials as authoritarian generation
- 2:48:31 - Views on social justice movement
- 2:51:29 - UBI vs social inequality and AGI
- 2:57:39 - Nested hierarchy of "I"s
- 2:59:22 - Innovation as "cheating" in USA
- 3:02:27 - Activists operating on false info
- 3:03:04 - Bach's Marxist roots and lessons
- 3:08:45 - BONUS BIT: Societal problems

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]]> 11989 no James Robert Brown: Thought Experiments Reveal Mathematical Reality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything James Robert Brown (University of Toronto) argues for mathematical Platonism and examines the Continuum Hypothesis He examines moral realism, the nature of mathematical objects, and debates free will versus physics while probing Platonism and alternative foundations.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:17 - The connection between mathematics and ethics- 00:03:05 - Mathematical concepts that are interpreted solely physically (thick and thin concepts)- 00:16:33 - The continuum hypothesis- 00:19:23 - A counter proof to the continuum hypothesis- 00:24:45 - What's possible can have probability of zero (measure zero, technically)- 00:33:50 - Platonism and "thick" mathematical concepts- 00:34:39 - Moral realism / objectivity, without God- 00:36:59 - Does 2+2=5?- 00:40:43 - Moral intuitions as serving a marker for what's "correct"?- 00:46:42 - What's makes some theory correct beside its ability to predict / explain?- 00:47:54 - Does libertarian Free Will exist, and how is it coexistent with physics?- 00:53:13 - VIEWER TEST: Platonism test for the audience- 00:54:53 - Did Shakespeare invent Hamlet, or discover it?- 00:56:09 - What created the Platonic world?- 00:57:42 - Eternal vs Sempiternal- 00:59:12 - Thought experiments as a tool of probing physics, without experiment- 01:00:39 - Galileo's thought experiment demonstrating objects fall at the same rate despite different masses / heaviness- 01:03:39 - Thought experiment demonstrating relative motion (invariance of physical laws given uniform motion)- 01:05:01 - The Tower thought experiment demonstrating the opposite of the above- 01:09:43 - VIEWER TEST: Are you a Newtonian absolutist, or a Leibnizian relationalist?- 01:12:45 - Why did Prof Brown go into the philosophy of math, instead of directly into mathematics (or physics)?- 01:13:20 - Have any philosophical problems ever been solved?- 01:14:47 - Is God good? Or is goodness independent of God?- 01:15:41 - Descartes vs Leibniz on God's power (God can do anything -- except what's logically impossible)- 01:18:43 - The parochial view of physicists / mathematicians to dismiss what they can't define- 01:22:31 - Thought experiment from Newton regarding the necessity of space- 01:24:45 - Einstein's variation on the above thought experiment- 01:28:17 - How to classify thought experiments- 01:31:35 - Prof. Brown's thoughts on Wolfram's TOE and Eric Weinstein's TOE- 01:32:40 - Nicholas Gisin's thoughts on real numbers, and free will- 01:33:02 - What other foundations are there to physics, other than classical logic?- 01:39:05 - What does Mathematical Realism look like when it's NOT Platonic?- 01:45:31 - The physical laws themselves as abstract entities, which have causal power- 01:55:55 - Lee Smolin's Principle of Precedence as a bridge between Platonism and non-Platonism- 01:59:01 - Deriving an "ought" from an "is"- 02:03:29 - What does James not like about Sam Harris?- 02:06:45 - Is Math discovered or invented?- 02:10:18 - Does Platonism entail some idea of a God?- 02:14:49 - Theism vs Deism- 02:16:34 - On the Sokal Affair and the trouble with Postmodernism- 02:22:01 - Limits of free speech?- 02:27:41 - The problem of commercializing research- 02:33:09 - On Jordan Peterson's "Darwinian" definition of truthSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Graphics are included in the YouTube version to make it easier to comprehend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV7BQZy1A6o- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:48:00 -0000 James Robert Brown on Thought Experiments, the reality of mathematics, and the Continuum Hypothesis full 33 Theories of Everything Graphics are included in the YouTube version to make it easier to comprehend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV7BQZy1A6o Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 * * * 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:17 The connection between mathematics and ethics 00:03:05 Mathematical concepts that are interpreted solely physically (thick and thin concepts) 00:16:33 The continuum hypothesis 00:19:23 A counter proof to the continuum hypothesis 00:24:45 What's possible can have probability of zero (measure zero, technically) 00:33:50 Platonism and "thick" mathematical concepts 00:34:39 Moral realism / objectivity, without God 00:36:59 Does 2+2=5? 00:40:43 Moral intuitions as serving a marker for what's "correct"? 00:46:42 What's makes some theory correct beside its ability to predict / explain? 00:47:54 Does libertarian Free Will exist, and how is it coexistent with physics? 00:53:13 VIEWER TEST: Platonism test for the audience 00:54:53 Did Shakespeare invent Hamlet, or discover it? 00:56:09 What created the Platonic world? 00:57:42 Eternal vs Sempiternal 00:59:12 Thought experiments as a tool of probing physics, without experiment 01:00:39 Galileo's thought experiment demonstrating objects fall at the same rate despite different masses / heaviness 01:03:39 Thought experiment demonstrating relative motion (invariance of physical laws given uniform motion) 01:05:01 The Tower thought experiment demonstrating the opposite of the above 01:09:43 VIEWER TEST: Are you a Newtonian absolutist, or a Leibnizian relationalist? 01:12:45 Why did Prof Brown go into the philosophy of math, instead of directly into mathematics (or physics)? 01:13:20 Have any philosophical problems ever been solved? 01:14:47 Is God good? Or is goodness independent of God? 01:15:41 Descartes vs Leibniz on God's power (God can do anything -- except what's logically impossible) 01:18:43 The parochial view of physicists / mathematicians to dismiss what they can't define 01:22:31 Thought experiment from Newton regarding the necessity of space 01:24:45 Einstein's variation on the above thought experiment 01:28:17 How to classify thought experiments 01:31:35 Prof. Brown's thoughts on Wolfram's TOE and Eric Weinstein's TOE 01:32:40 Nicholas Gisin's thoughts on real numbers, and free will 01:33:02 What other foundations are there to physics, other than classical logic? 01:39:05 What does Mathematical Realism look like when it's NOT Platonic? 01:45:31 The physical laws themselves as abstract entities, which have causal power 01:55:55 Lee Smolin's Principle of Precedence as a bridge between Platonism and non-Platonism 01:59:01 Deriving an "ought" from an "is" 02:03:29 What does James not like about Sam Harris? 02:06:45 Is Math discovered or invented? 02:10:18 Does Platonism entail some idea of a God? 02:14:49 Theism vs Deism 02:16:34 On the Sokal Affair and the trouble with Postmodernism 02:22:01 Limits of free speech? 02:27:41 The problem of commercializing research 02:33:09 On Jordan Peterson's "Darwinian" definition of truth Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this James Robert Brown (University of Toronto) argues for mathematical Platonism and examines the Continuum Hypothesis He examines moral realism, the nature of mathematical objects, and debates free will versus physics while probing Platonism and alternative foundations.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:17 - The connection between mathematics and ethics- 00:03:05 - Mathematical concepts that are interpreted solely physically (thick and thin concepts)- 00:16:33 - The continuum hypothesis- 00:19:23 - A counter proof to the continuum hypothesis- 00:24:45 - What's possible can have probability of zero (measure zero, technically)- 00:33:50 - Platonism and "thick" mathematical concepts- 00:34:39 - Moral realism / objectivity, without God- 00:36:59 - Does 2+2=5?- 00:40:43 - Moral intuitions as serving a marker for what's "correct"?- 00:46:42 - What's makes some theory correct beside its ability to predict / explain?- 00:47:54 - Does libertarian Free Will exist, and how is it coexistent with physics?- 00:53:13 - VIEWER TEST: Platonism test for the audience- 00:54:53 - Did Shakespeare invent Hamlet, or discover it?- 00:56:09 - What created the Platonic world?- 00:57:42 - Eternal vs Sempiternal- 00:59:12 - Thought experiments as a tool of probing physics, without experiment- 01:00:39 - Galileo's thought experiment demonstrating objects fall at the same rate despite different masses / heaviness- 01:03:39 - Thought experiment demonstrating relative motion (invariance of physical laws given uniform motion)- 01:05:01 - The Tower thought experiment demonstrating the opposite of the above- 01:09:43 - VIEWER TEST: Are you a Newtonian absolutist, or a Leibnizian relationalist?- 01:12:45 - Why did Prof Brown go into the philosophy of math, instead of directly into mathematics (or physics)?- 01:13:20 - Have any philosophical problems ever been solved?- 01:14:47 - Is God good? Or is goodness independent of God?- 01:15:41 - Descartes vs Leibniz on God's power (God can do anything -- except what's logically impossible)- 01:18:43 - The parochial view of physicists / mathematicians to dismiss what they can't define- 01:22:31 - Thought experiment from Newton regarding the necessity of space- 01:24:45 - Einstein's variation on the above thought experiment- 01:28:17 - How to classify thought experiments- 01:31:35 - Prof. Brown's thoughts on Wolfram's TOE and Eric Weinstein's TOE- 01:32:40 - Nicholas Gisin's thoughts on real numbers, and free will- 01:33:02 - What other foundations are there to physics, other than classical logic?- 01:39:05 - What does Mathematical Realism look like when it's NOT Platonic?- 01:45:31 - The physical laws themselves as abstract entities, which have causal power- 01:55:55 - Lee Smolin's Principle of Precedence as a bridge between Platonism and non-Platonism- 01:59:01 - Deriving an "ought" from an "is"- 02:03:29 - What does James not like about Sam Harris?- 02:06:45 - Is Math discovered or invented?- 02:10:18 - Does Platonism entail some idea of a God?- 02:14:49 - Theism vs Deism- 02:16:34 - On the Sokal Affair and the trouble with Postmodernism- 02:22:01 - Limits of free speech?- 02:27:41 - The problem of commercializing research- 02:33:09 - On Jordan Peterson's "Darwinian" definition of truthSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Graphics are included in the YouTube version to make it easier to comprehend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV7BQZy1A6o- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:01:17 - The connection between mathematics and ethics
- 00:03:05 - Mathematical concepts that are interpreted solely physically (thick and thin concepts)
- 00:16:33 - The continuum hypothesis
- 00:19:23 - A counter proof to the continuum hypothesis
- 00:24:45 - What's possible can have probability of zero (measure zero, technically)
- 00:33:50 - Platonism and "thick" mathematical concepts
- 00:34:39 - Moral realism / objectivity, without God
- 00:36:59 - Does 2+2=5?
- 00:40:43 - Moral intuitions as serving a marker for what's "correct"?
- 00:46:42 - What's makes some theory correct beside its ability to predict / explain?
- 00:47:54 - Does libertarian Free Will exist, and how is it coexistent with physics?
- 00:53:13 - VIEWER TEST: Platonism test for the audience
- 00:54:53 - Did Shakespeare invent Hamlet, or discover it?
- 00:56:09 - What created the Platonic world?
- 00:57:42 - Eternal vs Sempiternal
- 00:59:12 - Thought experiments as a tool of probing physics, without experiment
- 01:00:39 - Galileo's thought experiment demonstrating objects fall at the same rate despite different masses / heaviness
- 01:03:39 - Thought experiment demonstrating relative motion (invariance of physical laws given uniform motion)
- 01:05:01 - The Tower thought experiment demonstrating the opposite of the above
- 01:09:43 - VIEWER TEST: Are you a Newtonian absolutist, or a Leibnizian relationalist?
- 01:12:45 - Why did Prof Brown go into the philosophy of math, instead of directly into mathematics (or physics)?
- 01:13:20 - Have any philosophical problems ever been solved?
- 01:14:47 - Is God good? Or is goodness independent of God?
- 01:15:41 - Descartes vs Leibniz on God's power (God can do anything -- except what's logically impossible)
- 01:18:43 - The parochial view of physicists / mathematicians to dismiss what they can't define
- 01:22:31 - Thought experiment from Newton regarding the necessity of space
- 01:24:45 - Einstein's variation on the above thought experiment
- 01:28:17 - How to classify thought experiments
- 01:31:35 - Prof. Brown's thoughts on Wolfram's TOE and Eric Weinstein's TOE
- 01:32:40 - Nicholas Gisin's thoughts on real numbers, and free will
- 01:33:02 - What other foundations are there to physics, other than classical logic?
- 01:39:05 - What does Mathematical Realism look like when it's NOT Platonic?
- 01:45:31 - The physical laws themselves as abstract entities, which have causal power
- 01:55:55 - Lee Smolin's Principle of Precedence as a bridge between Platonism and non-Platonism
- 01:59:01 - Deriving an "ought" from an "is"
- 02:03:29 - What does James not like about Sam Harris?
- 02:06:45 - Is Math discovered or invented?
- 02:10:18 - Does Platonism entail some idea of a God?
- 02:14:49 - Theism vs Deism
- 02:16:34 - On the Sokal Affair and the trouble with Postmodernism
- 02:22:01 - Limits of free speech?
- 02:27:41 - The problem of commercializing research
- 02:33:09 - On Jordan Peterson's "Darwinian" definition of truth

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- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 9871 no John Vervaeke: Evil, Psychedelics, and the Roots of Consciousness https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything John Vervaeke examines the meaning crisis and argues for integrating Buddhism with Christianity via psychedelics He weaves cognitive science, philosophy, and personal practice to map how we can cultivate wisdom and purpose.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:43 - What is an "affordance" in Cognitive Science?- 00:07:28 - The different uses of the word "meaning"- 00:10:10 - Materialism vs Physical-ism- 00:12:48 - What is "truth"? Harris vs Peterson from a Cognitive Scientific perspective- 00:17:43 - Perspectival knowledge (definition and examples)- 00:21:13 - The ways we practice narrative- 00:27:13 - The two world model- 00:31:13 - Buddhism's influence on John's worldview- 00:33:43 - The definition of Harry Frankfurt's "bullshit"- 00:42:43 - Addiction- 00:45:48 - Relationship between Lucifer and Frankfurt's BS- 00:55:23 - What is the "meaning crisis"? (explicating the "meaning of life")- 01:10:23 - Poetry should be read aloud- 01:11:53 - Faith, love, and participatory knowledge- 01:18:23 - The Platonic / Aristotelian influence on Christianity- 01:21:43 - How do reverse-engineer other points of view (such as what it's like to be someone in the 1200s)- 01:32:13 - The relationship between "reason" and "love"- 01:47:43 - The skepticism toward wisdom institutions and the birth of narcissism- 01:49:43 - The way Vervaeke uses the word "God" (God as affording transcendence)- 01:54:53 - The language of myth is lost but we retain the grammar- 02:00:43 - Where are we going with the "meaning crisis"? Is it getting worse?- 02:06:20 - How does John manage his time?- 02:07:45 - What do psychedelics provide that meditation doesn't?- 02:18:00 - Modelling truth in the other domains of knowledge (procedural, participatory, perspectival)- 02:21:40 - The "interpretation crisis" vs the "meaning crisis"- 02:22:40 - "Meaning" is not present in the scientific world view- 02:25:50 - What's relevance? (technical term is: "relevance realization")- 02:31:30 - John Vervaeke's origin of recognition of others- 02:34:10 - How does John collaborate?- 02:38:50 - People will sacrifice wealth for meaning- 02:43:50 - What is "evil"? Buddhism vs Christianity- 02:49:35 - Is Nihilism negative to the psyche, or salutary?- 02:50:00 - What could "free will" mean, possibly? ("freedom" in a certain sense isn't intrinsically "good")- 02:57:20 - Trolley Problem + Sam Harris' model of "evil" being neurological and a reduction of responsibility- 03:00:50 - Jungian individuation's relationship to the Big 5 model- 03:05:50 - How do we practically use this knowledge to cultivate character?- 03:10:45 - On self-deception- 03:13:00 - Tony Robbins (and other self development gurus) operate primarily on the placebo effect- 03:14:15 - "Being in the present moment" is horrible advice- 03:17:10 - What is 3rd generation Cognitive Science?- 03:24:40 - On "wisdom is knowing the difference between what you control and what you don't."- 03:27:50 - What wisdom is (relevance realization)- 03:28:15 - Which theory of consciousness does Vervaeke think is most correct / wrong?- 03:32:50 - Are intelligent people more "consciousness" or wise? If so, are they then more valuable people?- 03:39:00 - What is "reason" vs "rationality"?- 03:41:30 - Audience question: What is objectivity / what is real?- 03:45:40 - Audience question: On evil, and a "moral dimension"- 03:48:00 - Audience question: Is the point of meditation to reduce anxiety?RESOURCES:- Prof. John Vervaeke's info: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:37:00 -0000 John Vervaeke on Psychedelics, Evil, Consciousness, and Buddhism vs Christianity full 32 Theories of Everything Prof. John Vervaeke's info: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke The "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:43 What is an "affordance" in Cognitive Science? 00:07:28 The different uses of the word "meaning" 00:10:10 Materialism vs Physical-ism 00:12:48 What is "truth"? Harris vs Peterson from a Cognitive Scientific perspective 00:17:43 Perspectival knowledge (definition and examples) 00:21:13 The ways we practice narrative 00:27:13 The two world model 00:31:13 Buddhism's influence on John's worldview 00:33:43 The definition of Harry Frankfurt's "bullshit" 00:42:43 Addiction 00:45:48 Relationship between Lucifer and Frankfurt's BS 00:55:23 What is the "meaning crisis"? (explicating the "meaning of life") 01:10:23 Poetry should be read aloud 01:11:53 Faith, love, and participatory knowledge 01:18:23 The Platonic / Aristotelian influence on Christianity 01:21:43 How do reverse-engineer other points of view (such as what it's like to be someone in the 1200s) 01:32:13 The relationship between "reason" and "love" 01:47:43 The skepticism toward wisdom institutions and the birth of narcissism 01:49:43 The way Vervaeke uses the word "God" (God as affording transcendence) 01:54:53 The language of myth is lost but we retain the grammar 02:00:43 Where are we going with the "meaning crisis"? Is it getting worse? 02:06:20 How does John manage his time? 02:07:45 What do psychedelics provide that meditation doesn't? 02:18:00 Modelling truth in the other domains of knowledge (procedural, participatory, perspectival) 02:21:40 The "interpretation crisis" vs the "meaning crisis" 02:22:40 "Meaning" is not present in the scientific world view 02:25:50 What's relevance? (technical term is: "relevance realization") 02:31:30 John Vervaeke's origin of recognition of others 02:34:10 How does John collaborate? 02:38:50 People will sacrifice wealth for meaning 02:43:50 What is "evil"? Buddhism vs Christianity 02:49:35 Is Nihilism negative to the psyche, or salutary? 02:50:00 What could "free will" mean, possibly? ("freedom" in a certain sense isn't intrinsically "good") 02:57:20 Trolley Problem + Sam Harris' model of "evil" being neurological and a reduction of responsibility 03:00:50 Jungian individuation's relationship to the Big 5 model 03:05:50 How do we practically use this knowledge to cultivate character? 03:10:45 On self-deception 03:13:00 Tony Robbins (and other self development gurus) operate primarily on the placebo effect 03:14:15 "Being in the present moment" is horrible advice 03:17:10 What is 3rd generation Cognitive Science? 03:24:40 On "wisdom is knowing the difference between what you control and what you don't." 03:27:50 What wisdom is (relevance realization) 03:28:15 Which theory of consciousness does Vervaeke think is most correct / wrong? 03:32:50 Are intelligent people more "consciousness" or wise? If so, are they then more valuable people? 03:39:00 What is "reason" vs "rationality"? 03:41:30 Audience question: What is objectivity / what is real? 03:45:40 Audience question: On evil, and a "moral dimension" 03:48:00 Audience question: Is the point of meditation to reduce anxiety? John Vervaeke examines the meaning crisis and argues for integrating Buddhism with Christianity via psychedelics He weaves cognitive science, philosophy, and personal practice to map how we can cultivate wisdom and purpose.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:43 - What is an "affordance" in Cognitive Science?- 00:07:28 - The different uses of the word "meaning"- 00:10:10 - Materialism vs Physical-ism- 00:12:48 - What is "truth"? Harris vs Peterson from a Cognitive Scientific perspective- 00:17:43 - Perspectival knowledge (definition and examples)- 00:21:13 - The ways we practice narrative- 00:27:13 - The two world model- 00:31:13 - Buddhism's influence on John's worldview- 00:33:43 - The definition of Harry Frankfurt's "bullshit"- 00:42:43 - Addiction- 00:45:48 - Relationship between Lucifer and Frankfurt's BS- 00:55:23 - What is the "meaning crisis"? (explicating the "meaning of life")- 01:10:23 - Poetry should be read aloud- 01:11:53 - Faith, love, and participatory knowledge- 01:18:23 - The Platonic / Aristotelian influence on Christianity- 01:21:43 - How do reverse-engineer other points of view (such as what it's like to be someone in the 1200s)- 01:32:13 - The relationship between "reason" and "love"- 01:47:43 - The skepticism toward wisdom institutions and the birth of narcissism- 01:49:43 - The way Vervaeke uses the word "God" (God as affording transcendence)- 01:54:53 - The language of myth is lost but we retain the grammar- 02:00:43 - Where are we going with the "meaning crisis"? Is it getting worse?- 02:06:20 - How does John manage his time?- 02:07:45 - What do psychedelics provide that meditation doesn't?- 02:18:00 - Modelling truth in the other domains of knowledge (procedural, participatory, perspectival)- 02:21:40 - The "interpretation crisis" vs the "meaning crisis"- 02:22:40 - "Meaning" is not present in the scientific world view- 02:25:50 - What's relevance? (technical term is: "relevance realization")- 02:31:30 - John Vervaeke's origin of recognition of others- 02:34:10 - How does John collaborate?- 02:38:50 - People will sacrifice wealth for meaning- 02:43:50 - What is "evil"? Buddhism vs Christianity- 02:49:35 - Is Nihilism negative to the psyche, or salutary?- 02:50:00 - What could "free will" mean, possibly? ("freedom" in a certain sense isn't intrinsically "good")- 02:57:20 - Trolley Problem + Sam Harris' model of "evil" being neurological and a reduction of responsibility- 03:00:50 - Jungian individuation's relationship to the Big 5 model- 03:05:50 - How do we practically use this knowledge to cultivate character?- 03:10:45 - On self-deception- 03:13:00 - Tony Robbins (and other self development gurus) operate primarily on the placebo effect- 03:14:15 - "Being in the present moment" is horrible advice- 03:17:10 - What is 3rd generation Cognitive Science?- 03:24:40 - On "wisdom is knowing the difference between what you control and what you don't."- 03:27:50 - What wisdom is (relevance realization)- 03:28:15 - Which theory of consciousness does Vervaeke think is most correct / wrong?- 03:32:50 - Are intelligent people more "consciousness" or wise? If so, are they then more valuable people?- 03:39:00 - What is "reason" vs "rationality"?- 03:41:30 - Audience question: What is objectivity / what is real?- 03:45:40 - Audience question: On evil, and a "moral dimension"- 03:48:00 - Audience question: Is the point of meditation to reduce anxiety?RESOURCES:- Prof. John Vervaeke's info: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:43 - What is an "affordance" in Cognitive Science?
- 00:07:28 - The different uses of the word "meaning"
- 00:10:10 - Materialism vs Physical-ism
- 00:12:48 - What is "truth"? Harris vs Peterson from a Cognitive Scientific perspective
- 00:17:43 - Perspectival knowledge (definition and examples)
- 00:21:13 - The ways we practice narrative
- 00:27:13 - The two world model
- 00:31:13 - Buddhism's influence on John's worldview
- 00:33:43 - The definition of Harry Frankfurt's "bullshit"
- 00:42:43 - Addiction
- 00:45:48 - Relationship between Lucifer and Frankfurt's BS
- 00:55:23 - What is the "meaning crisis"? (explicating the "meaning of life")
- 01:10:23 - Poetry should be read aloud
- 01:11:53 - Faith, love, and participatory knowledge
- 01:18:23 - The Platonic / Aristotelian influence on Christianity
- 01:21:43 - How do reverse-engineer other points of view (such as what it's like to be someone in the 1200s)
- 01:32:13 - The relationship between "reason" and "love"
- 01:47:43 - The skepticism toward wisdom institutions and the birth of narcissism
- 01:49:43 - The way Vervaeke uses the word "God" (God as affording transcendence)
- 01:54:53 - The language of myth is lost but we retain the grammar
- 02:00:43 - Where are we going with the "meaning crisis"? Is it getting worse?
- 02:06:20 - How does John manage his time?
- 02:07:45 - What do psychedelics provide that meditation doesn't?
- 02:18:00 - Modelling truth in the other domains of knowledge (procedural, participatory, perspectival)
- 02:21:40 - The "interpretation crisis" vs the "meaning crisis"
- 02:22:40 - "Meaning" is not present in the scientific world view
- 02:25:50 - What's relevance? (technical term is: "relevance realization")
- 02:31:30 - John Vervaeke's origin of recognition of others
- 02:34:10 - How does John collaborate?
- 02:38:50 - People will sacrifice wealth for meaning
- 02:43:50 - What is "evil"? Buddhism vs Christianity
- 02:49:35 - Is Nihilism negative to the psyche, or salutary?
- 02:50:00 - What could "free will" mean, possibly? ("freedom" in a certain sense isn't intrinsically "good")
- 02:57:20 - Trolley Problem + Sam Harris' model of "evil" being neurological and a reduction of responsibility
- 03:00:50 - Jungian individuation's relationship to the Big 5 model
- 03:05:50 - How do we practically use this knowledge to cultivate character?
- 03:10:45 - On self-deception
- 03:13:00 - Tony Robbins (and other self development gurus) operate primarily on the placebo effect
- 03:14:15 - "Being in the present moment" is horrible advice
- 03:17:10 - What is 3rd generation Cognitive Science?
- 03:24:40 - On "wisdom is knowing the difference between what you control and what you don't."
- 03:27:50 - What wisdom is (relevance realization)
- 03:28:15 - Which theory of consciousness does Vervaeke think is most correct / wrong?
- 03:32:50 - Are intelligent people more "consciousness" or wise? If so, are they then more valuable people?
- 03:39:00 - What is "reason" vs "rationality"?
- 03:41:30 - Audience question: What is objectivity / what is real?
- 03:45:40 - Audience question: On evil, and a "moral dimension"
- 03:48:00 - Audience question: Is the point of meditation to reduce anxiety?

RESOURCES:

- Prof. John Vervaeke's info: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke
- "Meaning Crisis" series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ
- John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 14308 no Noam Chomsky: Why Consciousness Cannot Be Reduced to Brain Activity https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Curt Jaimungal interviews Noam Chomsky, diving into consciousness, free will, and the nature of God before tackling moral relativism, activism, and the challenges of modern education. The conversation also examines neoliberal influences, Black Lives Matter, and Chomsky’s personal reflections on religion and politics.- 0:00 - Introduction- 0:32 - Consciousness and free will- 6:04 - Views on God- 8:02 - Moral relativism vs objectivism- 9:55 - Mythology and religious upbringing- 13:30 - Childhood and religion comment- 17:53 - Christianity as pacifism, liberation theology- 22:12 - Liberation of the poor activism- 24:02 - Neoliberalism origins- 30:40 - Job as autocrat control- 36:48 - Democratic education ideas- 39:32 - Neoliberal crisis- 42:20 - Schools vs learning instinct- 49:00 - Illich de‑schooling critique- 52:15 - Multiple school systems- 54:52 - Charter schools problems- 57:36 - Openness, diversity, BLM- 1:00:28 - Imprisonment fear- 1:01:38 - Trump war crimesSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Sep 2020 07:49:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky on Religion, Consciousness, Black Lives Matter #BLM, and Education full 31 Theories of Everything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Chomsky's views on consciousness and free will (and marijuana) 6:04 Views on "God" (do you believe in it? how do you define it?) 8:02 Chomsky's views on Moral Relativism vs Objectivism 9:55 Views on mythology, and religious upbringing 13:30 Personal story on Chomsky's childhood (religion is based on the assumption that "God is an idiot") 17:53 True Christianity is pacifism and the US squelched Liberation Theology 22:12 The most important activism is the liberation of the poor 24:02 Where does Neoliberalism come from and what's it maintained by? 30:40 Having a job is placing yourself under the control of an autocrat, worse than Stalin 36:48 What can be done to make education more democratic? 39:32 The Neoliberal "crisis" 42:20 Do schools run counter to our evolutionary "learning instinct"? 49:00 What's wrong with Illich's "de-schooling"? 52:15 Why not allow multiple competing school systems? 54:52 The problems with Charter Schools 57:36 Is there such a thing as too much openness / diversity / equality? (thoughts on Black Lives Matter) 1:00:28 Chomsky was afraid of being imprisoned. Why didn't it happen? 1:01:38 The war crimes of Trump * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Curt Jaimungal interviews Noam Chomsky, diving into consciousness, free will, and the nature of God before tackling moral relativism, activism, and the challenges of modern education. The conversation also examines neoliberal influences, Black Lives Matter, and Chomsky’s personal reflections on religion and politics.- 0:00 - Introduction- 0:32 - Consciousness and free will- 6:04 - Views on God- 8:02 - Moral relativism vs objectivism- 9:55 - Mythology and religious upbringing- 13:30 - Childhood and religion comment- 17:53 - Christianity as pacifism, liberation theology- 22:12 - Liberation of the poor activism- 24:02 - Neoliberalism origins- 30:40 - Job as autocrat control- 36:48 - Democratic education ideas- 39:32 - Neoliberal crisis- 42:20 - Schools vs learning instinct- 49:00 - Illich de‑schooling critique- 52:15 - Multiple school systems- 54:52 - Charter schools problems- 57:36 - Openness, diversity, BLM- 1:00:28 - Imprisonment fear- 1:01:38 - Trump war crimesSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 0:32 - Consciousness and free will
- 6:04 - Views on God
- 8:02 - Moral relativism vs objectivism
- 9:55 - Mythology and religious upbringing
- 13:30 - Childhood and religion comment
- 17:53 - Christianity as pacifism, liberation theology
- 22:12 - Liberation of the poor activism
- 24:02 - Neoliberalism origins
- 30:40 - Job as autocrat control
- 36:48 - Democratic education ideas
- 39:32 - Neoliberal crisis
- 42:20 - Schools vs learning instinct
- 49:00 - Illich de‑schooling critique
- 52:15 - Multiple school systems
- 54:52 - Charter schools problems
- 57:36 - Openness, diversity, BLM
- 1:00:28 - Imprisonment fear
- 1:01:38 - Trump war crimes

SPONSORS:

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44

RESOURCES:

- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE

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]]> 4047 no Rupert Sheldrake: Peer-Reviewed Telepathy and Scientific Suppression https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Rupert Sheldrake exposes alleged scientific deception and defends his peer-reviewed dog telepathy experiments They explore why mainstream science dismisses Sheldrake's ideas, discuss the role of myth and religion, and consider the possibility of simulation and psychedelic insight.- 0:00 - Introduction- 1:00 - Scientists dismiss Sheldrake's ideas- 2:40 - Will science end?- 5:10 - Natural vs supernatural divide- 11:10 - Sheldrake on Dennett's consciousness theory- 13:10 - Nature of reason- 15:25 - Unconscious within unconscious- 18:05 - Free will and external influence- 22:05 - Ordered or random consciousness bedrock- 28:15 - Psychedelic reality- 28:25 - LSD vs DMT differences- 35:10 - Religion ahead of science- 37:50 - Dog telepathy experiment controversy- 44:25 - Richard Wiseman's alleged distortion- 48:08 - Wikipedia manipulation by skeptics- 50:00 - Myth and truth- 53:40 - Simulation hypothesis- 56:00 - Religion, myth, and creation- 57:10 - New Atheists' view of God- 1:04:10 - Views on Jordan Peterson- 1:06:10 - Where to find more on SheldrakeSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- All the data Rupert Sheldrake references is here: https://www.sheldrake.org/research- mini-doc about the affair is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkrLJhBC3X4- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:42:00 -0000 Rupert Sheldrake on Exposing the deliberate lies of certain scientists, and peer reviewed telepathy full 30 Theories of Everything YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 All the data Rupert Sheldrake references is here: https://www.sheldrake.org/research A mini-doc about the affair is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkrLJhBC3X4 0:00 Introduction    1:00 Why is it that scientists tend to not take Rupert's ideas seriously? (polemics on materialism and dogmatic atheists) 2:40 Will "science" come to an end? What will cause this? 5:10 On the false divide between the natural and the supernatural 11:10 Rupert's opinion on Daniel Dennett's theory of consciousness 13:10 On the benign or deleterious nature of "reason" 15:25 Does our unconscious have an unconscious? How far down does this go? 18:05 Do we have free will, if we're infinitely influenced by what lies outside our control? 22:05 Is the "bedrock" of consciousness ordered or random? 28:15 What's the reality to the picture psychedelics give you access to? 28:25 What's the ontological reason for the difference between LSD from DMT trips? 35:10 In what ways is religion ahead of science? 37:50 On Rupert's famous dog telepathy experiment and the mendacity of certain scientists 44:25 On Richard Wiseman's supposed lies / distortion (of Rupert's experiment) to the media 48:08 Wikipedia has been overtaken and distorted by guerrilla skeptics 50:00 What is the role of myth in "truth"? 53:40 Are we living in a simulation? 56:00 What religion and myth say about the creation of world 57:10 The New Atheists have a false view of God (a bearded man in the sky reprimanding you) 1:04:10 What do you like / dislike about Jordan Peterson (with regards to making religion more admissible)? 1:06:10 Where you can find out more about Rupert Sheldrake, and what he's working on next * * * Subscribe if you want more conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, God, and the mathematics / physics of each. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Rupert Sheldrake exposes alleged scientific deception and defends his peer-reviewed dog telepathy experiments They explore why mainstream science dismisses Sheldrake's ideas, discuss the role of myth and religion, and consider the possibility of simulation and psychedelic insight.- 0:00 - Introduction- 1:00 - Scientists dismiss Sheldrake's ideas- 2:40 - Will science end?- 5:10 - Natural vs supernatural divide- 11:10 - Sheldrake on Dennett's consciousness theory- 13:10 - Nature of reason- 15:25 - Unconscious within unconscious- 18:05 - Free will and external influence- 22:05 - Ordered or random consciousness bedrock- 28:15 - Psychedelic reality- 28:25 - LSD vs DMT differences- 35:10 - Religion ahead of science- 37:50 - Dog telepathy experiment controversy- 44:25 - Richard Wiseman's alleged distortion- 48:08 - Wikipedia manipulation by skeptics- 50:00 - Myth and truth- 53:40 - Simulation hypothesis- 56:00 - Religion, myth, and creation- 57:10 - New Atheists' view of God- 1:04:10 - Views on Jordan Peterson- 1:06:10 - Where to find more on SheldrakeSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44RESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- All the data Rupert Sheldrake references is here: https://www.sheldrake.org/research- mini-doc about the affair is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkrLJhBC3X4- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:00 - Scientists dismiss Sheldrake's ideas
- 2:40 - Will science end?
- 5:10 - Natural vs supernatural divide
- 11:10 - Sheldrake on Dennett's consciousness theory
- 13:10 - Nature of reason
- 15:25 - Unconscious within unconscious
- 18:05 - Free will and external influence
- 22:05 - Ordered or random consciousness bedrock
- 28:15 - Psychedelic reality
- 28:25 - LSD vs DMT differences
- 35:10 - Religion ahead of science
- 37:50 - Dog telepathy experiment controversy
- 44:25 - Richard Wiseman's alleged distortion
- 48:08 - Wikipedia manipulation by skeptics
- 50:00 - Myth and truth
- 53:40 - Simulation hypothesis
- 56:00 - Religion, myth, and creation
- 57:10 - New Atheists' view of God
- 1:04:10 - Views on Jordan Peterson
- 1:06:10 - Where to find more on Sheldrake

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- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 4338 no Richard Wolff: Why Capitalism Is Failing and What Comes Next https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Richard Wolff discusses the foundations of Marxist economics, the relevance of Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and the prospects of a third‑wave socialism. He examines historical Marxist ideas, contemporary activism, and policy proposals while questioning institutional biases.- 0:00 - Humility as condition for scholarship- 4:04 - How Wolff became a Marxist economist- 14:14 - West’s fear of Marxism- 17:36 - Taboo of Marxism and education- 23:58 - Definitions of Marxism, Socialism, Communism- 36:02 - The “third phase” of Socialism- 40:10 - Different experiments of Communism- 42:22 - Marx on worker co‑ops- 50:59 - Violence and self‑defense in revolution- 53:20 - Defunding the police movement- 57:32 - Is the state antithetical to Marxism?- 1:02:07 - Black Lives Matter- 1:04:02 - Anarcho‑communism and Marxism- 1:06:02 - Advice for BLM activism- 1:08:02 - Root problem: race or economics?- 1:12:37 - Measuring freedom- 1:16:43 - Identity politics and class- 1:18:45 - Where Wolff disagrees with Marx- 1:22:36 - Limits of right and left politics- 1:25:50 - Policy Wolff would enact if elected- 1:29:50 - Kamala Harris’ father as Marxist- 1:30:45 - Quota‑based systems and affirmative action- 1:35:51 - Definitive answer on affirmative action- 1:38:19 - Hegel’s relation to Marx- 1:40:14 - Hegelian contradiction and logic- 1:42:08 - Overview of the labor theory of value- 1:45:26 - Exploitation in employer‑employee relationsRESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:35:00 -0000 Richard Wolff on Black Lives Matter, Defunding the Police, and 3rd wave Socialism full 29 Theories of Everything YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Richard David Wolff is an American Marxian economist, known for his work on economic methodology and class analysis. He is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School in New York. 0:00 On humility functioning as a necessary condition for scholarship 4:04 How Richard came to being a Marxist Economist 14:14 On the West being afraid of Marxism (and why) 17:36 Does the taboo of Marxism highlight an institutional / educational problem? 23:58 Defintions of Marxism / Socialism / Communism 36:02 The "third phase" of Socialism; Richard Wolff's ante 40:10 The different experiments of Communism 42:22 Karl Marx's writings on worker coops 50:59 Is violence justified to bring about the revolution? What defines "self defense"? 53:20 What does Wolff think about the "Defunding The Police" movement? 57:32 Is the state antithetical to Marxism? 1:02:07 On Black Lives Matters 1:04:02 On anarcho-communism / Marxism's relationship to Anarchism 1:06:02 What would Richard advise #BLM to make it more puissant 1:08:02 Is the root problem of the USA racial or economic? 1:12:37 How do we measure who's more "free"? 1:16:43 Richard Wolff is not more "white" than he is an "employee" (polemics on Identity Politics) 1:18:45 Where does Wolff disagree with Marx? 1:22:36 When does the right go too far? When does the left go too far? 1:25:50 What specific policy would Wolff enact if elected? 1:29:50 Kamala Harris' father is a Marxist 1:30:45 Wolff on "quota" based systems, like Afirmative Action 1:35:51 Definitive answer on Affirmative Action 1:38:19 Hegel is disliked because of his association to Marx 1:40:14 Why doesn't Hegelian contradiction lead to ex falso quodlibet 1:42:08 Overview of the "labor theory of value" 1:45:26 A boss pays an employee with the hope of making money, but doesn't, then who's exploited? Richard Wolff discusses the foundations of Marxist economics, the relevance of Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and the prospects of a third‑wave socialism. He examines historical Marxist ideas, contemporary activism, and policy proposals while questioning institutional biases.- 0:00 - Humility as condition for scholarship- 4:04 - How Wolff became a Marxist economist- 14:14 - West’s fear of Marxism- 17:36 - Taboo of Marxism and education- 23:58 - Definitions of Marxism, Socialism, Communism- 36:02 - The “third phase” of Socialism- 40:10 - Different experiments of Communism- 42:22 - Marx on worker co‑ops- 50:59 - Violence and self‑defense in revolution- 53:20 - Defunding the police movement- 57:32 - Is the state antithetical to Marxism?- 1:02:07 - Black Lives Matter- 1:04:02 - Anarcho‑communism and Marxism- 1:06:02 - Advice for BLM activism- 1:08:02 - Root problem: race or economics?- 1:12:37 - Measuring freedom- 1:16:43 - Identity politics and class- 1:18:45 - Where Wolff disagrees with Marx- 1:22:36 - Limits of right and left politics- 1:25:50 - Policy Wolff would enact if elected- 1:29:50 - Kamala Harris’ father as Marxist- 1:30:45 - Quota‑based systems and affirmative action- 1:35:51 - Definitive answer on affirmative action- 1:38:19 - Hegel’s relation to Marx- 1:40:14 - Hegelian contradiction and logic- 1:42:08 - Overview of the labor theory of value- 1:45:26 - Exploitation in employer‑employee relationsRESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00 - Humility as condition for scholarship
- 4:04 - How Wolff became a Marxist economist
- 14:14 - West’s fear of Marxism
- 17:36 - Taboo of Marxism and education
- 23:58 - Definitions of Marxism, Socialism, Communism
- 36:02 - The “third phase” of Socialism
- 40:10 - Different experiments of Communism
- 42:22 - Marx on worker co‑ops
- 50:59 - Violence and self‑defense in revolution
- 53:20 - Defunding the police movement
- 57:32 - Is the state antithetical to Marxism?
- 1:02:07 - Black Lives Matter
- 1:04:02 - Anarcho‑communism and Marxism
- 1:06:02 - Advice for BLM activism
- 1:08:02 - Root problem: race or economics?
- 1:12:37 - Measuring freedom
- 1:16:43 - Identity politics and class
- 1:18:45 - Where Wolff disagrees with Marx
- 1:22:36 - Limits of right and left politics
- 1:25:50 - Policy Wolff would enact if elected
- 1:29:50 - Kamala Harris’ father as Marxist
- 1:30:45 - Quota‑based systems and affirmative action
- 1:35:51 - Definitive answer on affirmative action
- 1:38:19 - Hegel’s relation to Marx
- 1:40:14 - Hegelian contradiction and logic
- 1:42:08 - Overview of the labor theory of value
- 1:45:26 - Exploitation in employer‑employee relations

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- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything
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- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44

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]]> 6845 no Edward Stuart: Comparing Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Edward Stuart, Professor Emeritus of Economics, examines the core differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism, debating their historical outcomes and contemporary relevance in China, the United States, and the Korean peninsula.- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Prof. Edward Stuart- 0:01:11 - Difference between Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism- 0:03:53 - Social democracy vs Welfare State- 0:04:32 - What is State Capitalism? And does that characterize China?- 0:08:05 - Is China successful economically, because of Capitalism or Communism?- 0:12:50 - Does Stalin's regime deserve praise for raising literacy, health care, employment?- 0:20:30 - What about Mao? (same question as above)- 0:23:23 - South vs North Korea on Capitalism vs Communism- 0:34:39 - Why North Korea will collapse economically and politically imminently- 0:35:50 - Not "real" Communism: Why equality doesn't happen in Communist societies- 0:40:03 - Difference between economic collapse and a Depression- 0:41:03 - Conditions for Depression and current US predicament- 0:54:22 - US tariffs on China and economic growth/protection- 0:59:23 - Is the US economy headed toward another Depression?- 1:01:51 - Why printing money doesn't always lead to inflation- 1:04:15 - Hyperinflation and how to paradoxically solve it- 1:08:14 - "Communism has killed 10's of millions?" True.- 1:09:41 - "Capitalism has lifted more out of poverty than any other system?" Partially true.- 1:13:55 - Can slavery be blamed on Capitalism given it needs voluntary exchange? (+ an economics joke)- 1:19:30 - What is "black envy" vs "white envy"? Does Marxism lead to "black envy"?- 1:29:21 - Edward Stuart's biggest differences with Richard Wolff- 1:30:58 - Where you can find more from Prof. Edward Stuart- 1:31:33 - Bonus: Economics vs. PhysicsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:29:00 -0000 Edward Stuart on Capitalism vs Socialism vs Communism full 28 Theories of Everything Edward F. Stuart is a Professor Emeritus of Economics at Northeastern Illinois University, where he teaches courses in international economics, the economics of the European Union, comparative economic systems, European economic history, and macroeconomic theory.  0:00:00 Introduction to Prof. Edward Stuart 0:01:11 Difference between Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism 0:03:53 Social democracy vs Welfare State 0:04:32 What is State Capitalism? And does that characterize China? 0:08:05 Is China "successful" economically, because of Capitalism or Communism? 0:12:50 Does Stalin and his regime deserve praise for raising literacy rates, health care, employment, etc.? 0:20:30 What about Mao? (same question as above / before) 0:23:23 What South vs North Korea says about Capitalism vs Communism 0:34:39 Why North Korea will collapse economically and politically imminently 0:35:50 Not "real" Communism: Why equality doesn't happen in Communist societies 0:40:03 Difference between economic collapse, and a Depression 0:41:03 The conditions for Depression (and how it relates to the current US predicament) 0:54:22 The current US tariff's on China as it relates economic growth / protection 0:59:23 Is the US economy currently headed toward another Depression? 1:01:51 Why printing money doesn't always lead to inflation 1:04:15 Hyperinflation and how to paradoxically solve it 1:08:14 "Communism has killed 10's of millions?" True. 1:09:41 "Capitalism has lifted more out of poverty than any other system?" Partially true. 1:13:55 Can slavery be blamed on Capitalism given Capitalism needs voluntary exchange? (+ an economics joke) 1:19:30 What is "black envy" vs "white envy"? And does Marxism lead to "black envy"? 1:29:21 What are Edward Stuart's biggest differences with Richard Wolff? 1:30:58 Where you can find more from Prof. Edward Stuart 1:31:33 Bonus: Economics vs. Physics Patreon *NEW*: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm Edward Stuart, Professor Emeritus of Economics, examines the core differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism, debating their historical outcomes and contemporary relevance in China, the United States, and the Korean peninsula.- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Prof. Edward Stuart- 0:01:11 - Difference between Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism- 0:03:53 - Social democracy vs Welfare State- 0:04:32 - What is State Capitalism? And does that characterize China?- 0:08:05 - Is China successful economically, because of Capitalism or Communism?- 0:12:50 - Does Stalin's regime deserve praise for raising literacy, health care, employment?- 0:20:30 - What about Mao? (same question as above)- 0:23:23 - South vs North Korea on Capitalism vs Communism- 0:34:39 - Why North Korea will collapse economically and politically imminently- 0:35:50 - Not "real" Communism: Why equality doesn't happen in Communist societies- 0:40:03 - Difference between economic collapse and a Depression- 0:41:03 - Conditions for Depression and current US predicament- 0:54:22 - US tariffs on China and economic growth/protection- 0:59:23 - Is the US economy headed toward another Depression?- 1:01:51 - Why printing money doesn't always lead to inflation- 1:04:15 - Hyperinflation and how to paradoxically solve it- 1:08:14 - "Communism has killed 10's of millions?" True.- 1:09:41 - "Capitalism has lifted more out of poverty than any other system?" Partially true.- 1:13:55 - Can slavery be blamed on Capitalism given it needs voluntary exchange? (+ an economics joke)- 1:19:30 - What is "black envy" vs "white envy"? Does Marxism lead to "black envy"?- 1:29:21 - Edward Stuart's biggest differences with Richard Wolff- 1:30:58 - Where you can find more from Prof. Edward Stuart- 1:31:33 - Bonus: Economics vs. PhysicsSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Prof. Edward Stuart
- 0:01:11 - Difference between Socialism, Social Democracy, and Communism
- 0:03:53 - Social democracy vs Welfare State
- 0:04:32 - What is State Capitalism? And does that characterize China?
- 0:08:05 - Is China successful economically, because of Capitalism or Communism?
- 0:12:50 - Does Stalin's regime deserve praise for raising literacy, health care, employment?
- 0:20:30 - What about Mao? (same question as above)
- 0:23:23 - South vs North Korea on Capitalism vs Communism
- 0:34:39 - Why North Korea will collapse economically and politically imminently
- 0:35:50 - Not "real" Communism: Why equality doesn't happen in Communist societies
- 0:40:03 - Difference between economic collapse and a Depression
- 0:41:03 - Conditions for Depression and current US predicament
- 0:54:22 - US tariffs on China and economic growth/protection
- 0:59:23 - Is the US economy headed toward another Depression?
- 1:01:51 - Why printing money doesn't always lead to inflation
- 1:04:15 - Hyperinflation and how to paradoxically solve it
- 1:08:14 - "Communism has killed 10's of millions?" True.
- 1:09:41 - "Capitalism has lifted more out of poverty than any other system?" Partially true.
- 1:13:55 - Can slavery be blamed on Capitalism given it needs voluntary exchange? (+ an economics joke)
- 1:19:30 - What is "black envy" vs "white envy"? Does Marxism lead to "black envy"?
- 1:29:21 - Edward Stuart's biggest differences with Richard Wolff
- 1:30:58 - Where you can find more from Prof. Edward Stuart
- 1:31:33 - Bonus: Economics vs. Physics

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- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm

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]]> 5810 no Paul Vanderklay: Why Sam Harris Is Wrong About Meaning and God https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Paul Vanderklay, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church, joins Curt Jaimungal to examine how Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau, and Sam Harris shape a “new Christianity.” They debate the nature of Christian belief, the role of God, and the intersection of religion with secularism and the state.- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Vanderklay- 0:02:55 - Pros and cons of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau approaches- 0:08:10 - How Christian is the “new Christianity” put forward by Peterson and Jung- 0:10:04 - Is this the same old debate referenced by Dostoevsky and Nietzsche?- 0:13:15 - Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of “religion”- 0:16:32 - What makes someone a Christian?- 0:20:42 - What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate)- 0:24:24 - Why deriding God by analogizing him to “Zeus” is incorrect- 0:27:30 - Relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State- 0:34:16 - Can you rationally prove God’s existence?- 0:44:40 - Is Sam Harris a Christian?- 0:47:47 - How “religion without religion” makes sense- 0:53:19 - Does freedom just mean “more choice”?SPONSORS:- Curt Jaimungal Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Curt Jaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilmRESOURCES:- PAUL VANDERKLAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg- PAUL VANDERKLAY Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay- JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ- JONATHAN PAGEAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:35:00 -0000 Paul Vanderklay on Peterson, Vervaeke, and why Sam Harris is wrong full 27 Theories of Everything Paul Vanderklay is a minister in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. In this conversation we talk about Jordan Peterson's / John Vervaeke's / Jonathan Pageau's and Sam Harris' influence on "new Christianity." This wasn't going to be releaseed because Paul Vanderklay and I had our schedule's jumbled; meaning, I had simultaneous people vying for my attention due to double-booking meetings and as a result, am not as present as I would have liked to be. However, due to a few requests I'm releasing and hopefully you enjoy, since Peter does a superlative job in my absence (despite the issues with the sound quality). If you'd like Part 2 with Paul Vanderklay, let me know and leave your questions for him below. - Curt Jaimungal   PAUL VANDERKLAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan INFO FOR CURT JAIMUNGAL Patreon *NEW*: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm   * * * 0:00:00 Introduction to Paul Vanderklay 0:02:55 What are the pros and cons of Jordan Peterson's, John Vervaeke's, and Jonathan Pageau's approaches? 0:08:10 How Christian is this "new Christianity" put forward by people like Peterson, and Jung? 0:10:04 Is this the same old debate that Dostoevsky / Nietzsche referred to before the 1900's? 0:13:15 On Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of "religion" 0:16:32 What makes someone a Christian? 0:20:42 What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate) 0:24:24 Deriding God by analogizing him to "Zeus" is incorrect 0:27:30 What's the relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State 0:34:16 Can you rationally prove God's existence? 0:44:40 Is Sam Harris a Christian? 0:47:47 How does "religion without religion" make sense? 0:53:19 Does freedom just mean "more choice"? Paul Vanderklay, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church, joins Curt Jaimungal to examine how Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, Jonathan Pageau, and Sam Harris shape a “new Christianity.” They debate the nature of Christian belief, the role of God, and the intersection of religion with secularism and the state.- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Vanderklay- 0:02:55 - Pros and cons of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau approaches- 0:08:10 - How Christian is the “new Christianity” put forward by Peterson and Jung- 0:10:04 - Is this the same old debate referenced by Dostoevsky and Nietzsche?- 0:13:15 - Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of “religion”- 0:16:32 - What makes someone a Christian?- 0:20:42 - What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate)- 0:24:24 - Why deriding God by analogizing him to “Zeus” is incorrect- 0:27:30 - Relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State- 0:34:16 - Can you rationally prove God’s existence?- 0:44:40 - Is Sam Harris a Christian?- 0:47:47 - How “religion without religion” makes sense- 0:53:19 - Does freedom just mean “more choice”?SPONSORS:- Curt Jaimungal Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Curt Jaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilmRESOURCES:- PAUL VANDERKLAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsDIP_K6J6VSTqlq-9IPlg- PAUL VANDERKLAY Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay- JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke- JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ- JONATHAN PAGEAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Introduction to Paul Vanderklay
- 0:02:55 - Pros and cons of Peterson, Vervaeke, and Pageau approaches
- 0:08:10 - How Christian is the “new Christianity” put forward by Peterson and Jung
- 0:10:04 - Is this the same old debate referenced by Dostoevsky and Nietzsche?
- 0:13:15 - Solzhenitsyn and the new definition of “religion”
- 0:16:32 - What makes someone a Christian?
- 0:20:42 - What is God? (thoughts on the Sam Harris / Peterson debate)
- 0:24:24 - Why deriding God by analogizing him to “Zeus” is incorrect
- 0:27:30 - Relationship between Christianity, Secularism, and the State
- 0:34:16 - Can you rationally prove God’s existence?
- 0:44:40 - Is Sam Harris a Christian?
- 0:47:47 - How “religion without religion” makes sense
- 0:53:19 - Does freedom just mean “more choice”?

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- PAUL VANDERKLAY Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulVanderKlay
- JOHN VERVAEKE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnvervaeke
- JONATHAN PAGEAU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ
- JONATHAN PAGEAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageauJonathan

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]]> 4939 no John Moffat: The 88-Year-Old Physicist Who Challenges Dark Matter https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything John Moffat (88-year-old physicist) explains his Modified Gravity theory and shares stories of meeting Schrödinger He also shares personal stories, including his meeting with Feynman and his early start in mathematics, while reviewing his current work and non‑technical books.- 0:00:00 - Modified Gravity and theory origins- 0:24:58 - Does MOG match data?- 0:29:53 - Black holes: mass, spin, alpha- 0:32:49 - Thoughts on TOE, Weinberg and Wolfram- 0:34:56 - Problem with quantum gravity- 0:43:16 - Modifying QFT and learning method- 0:55:27 - Higgs emergence from non‑renormalizable SU(2)xU(1)- 1:00:16 - Higgs needed for unitarity in Moffat's theory- 1:04:54 - Arrow of Time- 1:06:44 - Meeting Feynman (brief story)- 1:07:36 - Difficulty of modifying gravity- 1:10:58 - Current research focus- 1:12:01 - Non‑technical books by Moffat- 1:14:04 - Black hole singularities and coordinates- 1:18:55 - Early math/physics start from painter with PTSD- 1:30:16 - Einstein's early TOE attempts- 1:41:04 - Bohr and Schrödinger vs Einstein- 1:52:17 - Attending Dirac's course- 2:02:44 - Appreciation for Prof. Brian KeatingSPONSORS:- Patreon: NEW https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:37:00 -0000 John Moffat on Modified Gravity, Theories of Everything, and meeting Schrödinger full 26 Theories of Everything These interviews can be extremely technically dense at times but I'm not willing to sacrifice depth, nor my personal engrossment, for views. The latter half of this video is primarily for posterity and I think you'll find it intriguiging only if you care about the history of physics around the time of Einstein, Dirac, and Feynman, which is why I put the answers to the more contemporary questions up front. John Moffat is an 88 year old luminary, which means there's a tendency to drone / ramble, since he doesn't perform much public speaking. But the content is there. Enjoy. - Curt Patreon *NEW*: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm 0:00:00 On "Modified Gravity" (or MOG) and how new theories are born 0:24:58 Does MOG agree with the data? 0:29:53 Black holes are characterized by "mass, spin, and alpha" not "mass, spin, and charge" 0:32:49 His thoughts on current Theories of Everything, including Weinstien's and Wolfram's 0:34:56 The problem with quantum gravity 0:43:16 Modifying Quantum Field Theory and Moffat's method for learning 0:55:27 The advent of the Higgs, due to the non-renormalizability of SU(2) x U(1) 1:00:16 The Higgs is needed for unitarity, not renormalizing (in Moffat's theory) 1:04:54 On the Arrow of Time 1:06:44 When Moffat met Feynman (brief story) 1:07:36 Why modifying gravity is so difficult, apart from quantum gravity 1:10:58 What Moffat is currently working on 1:12:01 Non-technical books Moffat has written, explaining all his theories 1:14:04 Black hole singularity points often being dependent on coordinate choice 1:18:55 Moffat's start in math and physics from a painter with PTSD who had no previous predilection for mathematics 1:30:16 The history of Einstein's first attempts at a Theory of Everything (or Unified Field Theory) 1:41:04 Bohr and Schrödinger hating on Einstein 1:52:17 Attending Dirac's course 2:02:44 Some love for Prof. Brian Keating from Moffat John Moffat (88-year-old physicist) explains his Modified Gravity theory and shares stories of meeting Schrödinger He also shares personal stories, including his meeting with Feynman and his early start in mathematics, while reviewing his current work and non‑technical books.- 0:00:00 - Modified Gravity and theory origins- 0:24:58 - Does MOG match data?- 0:29:53 - Black holes: mass, spin, alpha- 0:32:49 - Thoughts on TOE, Weinberg and Wolfram- 0:34:56 - Problem with quantum gravity- 0:43:16 - Modifying QFT and learning method- 0:55:27 - Higgs emergence from non‑renormalizable SU(2)xU(1)- 1:00:16 - Higgs needed for unitarity in Moffat's theory- 1:04:54 - Arrow of Time- 1:06:44 - Meeting Feynman (brief story)- 1:07:36 - Difficulty of modifying gravity- 1:10:58 - Current research focus- 1:12:01 - Non‑technical books by Moffat- 1:14:04 - Black hole singularities and coordinates- 1:18:55 - Early math/physics start from painter with PTSD- 1:30:16 - Einstein's early TOE attempts- 1:41:04 - Bohr and Schrödinger vs Einstein- 1:52:17 - Attending Dirac's course- 2:02:44 - Appreciation for Prof. Brian KeatingSPONSORS:- Patreon: NEW https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 0:00:00 - Modified Gravity and theory origins
- 0:24:58 - Does MOG match data?
- 0:29:53 - Black holes: mass, spin, alpha
- 0:32:49 - Thoughts on TOE, Weinberg and Wolfram
- 0:34:56 - Problem with quantum gravity
- 0:43:16 - Modifying QFT and learning method
- 0:55:27 - Higgs emergence from non‑renormalizable SU(2)xU(1)
- 1:00:16 - Higgs needed for unitarity in Moffat's theory
- 1:04:54 - Arrow of Time
- 1:06:44 - Meeting Feynman (brief story)
- 1:07:36 - Difficulty of modifying gravity
- 1:10:58 - Current research focus
- 1:12:01 - Non‑technical books by Moffat
- 1:14:04 - Black hole singularities and coordinates
- 1:18:55 - Early math/physics start from painter with PTSD
- 1:30:16 - Einstein's early TOE attempts
- 1:41:04 - Bohr and Schrödinger vs Einstein
- 1:52:17 - Attending Dirac's course
- 2:02:44 - Appreciation for Prof. Brian Keating

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]]> 7718 no Sabine Hossenfelder: Why Most Theories of Everything Are Wrong https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Sabine Hossenfelder dismantles aesthetic arguments in fundamental physics and challenges quantum gravity approaches She critiques the reliance on aesthetic arguments in fundamental physics and shares insights from her work on quantum gravity.RESOURCES:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w- Sabine's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder/videos- Sabine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/skdh- Follow us: http://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:46:00 -0000 Sabine Hossenfelder on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, and Truth full 25 Theories of Everything Sabine Hossenfelder is a theoretical physicist who researches quantum gravity at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, and is the author of Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray. Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w for more weekly conversations with intellectuals. Sabine's YouTube is: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder/videos Sabine's Twitter is: https://twitter.com/skdh Follow us at http://twitter.com/bluthefilm Sabine Hossenfelder dismantles aesthetic arguments in fundamental physics and challenges quantum gravity approaches She critiques the reliance on aesthetic arguments in fundamental physics and shares insights from her work on quantum gravity.RESOURCES:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w- Sabine's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder/videos- Sabine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/skdh- Follow us: http://twitter.com/bluthefilm Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 4627 no Brian Keating: Can We Ever Test a Theory of Everything? https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Brian Keating (UCSD) evaluates Weinstein's Geometric Unity and Wolfram's Theory of Everything proposals I talk with Brian Keating about theories of everything, the role of free will, and his thoughts on the ideas of Eric Weinstein and Stephen Wolfram. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:42:00 -0000 Brian Keating on Theories of Everything, Free Will, and thoughts on Eric Weinstein's / Wolfram's TOE full 22 Theories of Everything As the show pivots away from strictly political matters, we revisit my background -- mathematics and physics. Brian Keating (UCSD) evaluates Weinstein's Geometric Unity and Wolfram's Theory of Everything proposals I talk with Brian Keating about theories of everything, the role of free will, and his thoughts on the ideas of Eric Weinstein and Stephen Wolfram. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brian Keating (UCSD) evaluates Weinstein's Geometric Unity and Wolfram's Theory of Everything proposals I talk with Brian Keating about theories of everything, the role of free will, and his thoughts on the ideas of Eric Weinstein and Stephen Wolfram.

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]]> 3705 no Donald Hoffman: The Technical Case That Consciousness Creates Reality https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Donald Hoffman (UCI) proves consciousness creates reality and spacetime is merely an interface hiding truth Host Curt Jaimungal, a mathematical physicist, probes the scientific and philosophical implications, making it the most technical conversation Hoffman has given. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:09:00 -0000 Donald Hoffman on the fundamental nature of consciousness (the most technical interview published with him) full 24 Theories of Everything Donald Hoffman a cognitive psychologist and Professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. The interviewer is Curt Jaimungal, who has a background in mathematical physics, making this an eminently scholarly and technical talk (relative to what exists with Donald Hoffman). Familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of his theory before watching this in order to be maximally edified. Donald Hoffman (UCI) proves consciousness creates reality and spacetime is merely an interface hiding truth Host Curt Jaimungal, a mathematical physicist, probes the scientific and philosophical implications, making it the most technical conversation Hoffman has given. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Donald Hoffman (UCI) proves consciousness creates reality and spacetime is merely an interface hiding truth Host Curt Jaimungal, a mathematical physicist, probes the scientific and philosophical implications, making it the most technical conversation Hoffman has given.

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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]]> 11375 no Douglas Lain: Marxism, Revolution, and Christianity Compared https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Douglas Lain (Marxist writer) debates violent revolution versus peaceful change and Christianity's role in society The conversation shifts from interview to friendly debate, with Peter Glinos also joining the discussion.RESOURCES:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoQK-mZXr2ws4C0nXGCH1w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:52:00 -0000 Douglas Lain on Marxism, violent revolution vs non-violent, and Christianity full 23 Theories of Everything Today's episode is eminently different as we have a self-proclaimed Marxist to chat with. Douglas Lain runs the Zer0 Books YouTube channel (linked here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoQK-mZXr2ws4C0nXGCH1w) and is an accomplished writer.   This episode is distinguished by its sublimation from "interview" ⇒ "conversation" ⇒ "friendly debate", where I (Curt Jaimungal) took a backseat in the arena of Douglas Lain and my colleague Peter Glinos. If you'd like a Part 2, let me know. Douglas Lain (Marxist writer) debates violent revolution versus peaceful change and Christianity's role in society The conversation shifts from interview to friendly debate, with Peter Glinos also joining the discussion.RESOURCES:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyoQK-mZXr2ws4C0nXGCH1w Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Douglas Lain (Marxist writer) debates violent revolution versus peaceful change and Christianity's role in society The conversation shifts from interview to friendly debate, with Peter Glinos also joining the discussion.

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]]> 8903 no Rebecca Goldstein: Godel's Incompleteness and Mathematical Realism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Rebecca Goldstein, an American philosopher, novelist and public intellectual, discusses Gödel's incompleteness, Sam Harris's Landscape, and her debate with Jordan Peterson. She also introduces her upcoming documentary Better Left Unsaid, exploring when the left goes too far.RESOURCES:- Better Left Unsaid: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbetterleftunsaidfilm.com&v=VkL3BcKEB6Y&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hVZF95dHY2U1NHcy1nRTBTMkZqd3JpdGY0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trdU5UYUl3ZE05dm5FZWRjTW5OZWlVdWhoRmpILXRQaHcyemprS3ozNm1CVkFKanRYaU41cnpXSzU2TEE5SmpqX2pxZXM4eFhqSE9ZZzY0OXoxcWxPZGJpVE5Bd09FRG5LRnBSSjhFd2FpamU3aFVQNA== Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:51:00 -0000 Rebecca Goldstein on Gödels' incompleteness, Sam Harris' Landscape, and debate with Jordan Peterson full 7 Theories of Everything Rebecca Goldstein is an American philosopher, novelist and public intellectual. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy of science from Princeton University and is sometimes grouped with novelists such as Richard Powers and Alan Lightman, who create fiction that is knowledgeable of, and sympathetic toward, science. * * * I'm producing an imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com on the topic of "when does the left go too far?" Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film distributed (in 2020) and seeing more conversations like this. Rebecca Goldstein, an American philosopher, novelist and public intellectual, discusses Gödel's incompleteness, Sam Harris's Landscape, and her debate with Jordan Peterson. She also introduces her upcoming documentary Better Left Unsaid, exploring when the left goes too far.RESOURCES:- Better Left Unsaid: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbetterleftunsaidfilm.com&v=VkL3BcKEB6Y&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hVZF95dHY2U1NHcy1nRTBTMkZqd3JpdGY0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trdU5UYUl3ZE05dm5FZWRjTW5OZWlVdWhoRmpILXRQaHcyemprS3ozNm1CVkFKanRYaU41cnpXSzU2TEE5SmpqX2pxZXM4eFhqSE9ZZzY0OXoxcWxPZGJpVE5Bd09FRG5LRnBSSjhFd2FpamU3aFVQNA== Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 6574 no Eric Weinstein: How He Generates Ideas No One Else Considers https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Eric Weinstein joins Curt to discuss how he generates ideas, the Marxist roots of Black Lives Matter, and his decision to avoid nootropics. The conversation deconstructs his cognitive process and offers a fresh perspective on contemporary cultural debates.RESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Eric's podcast, The Portal: https://www.youtube.com/user/nobani88 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:02:00 -0000 Eric Weinstein on how he comes up with ideas, Black Lives Matter's Marxism, and why he doesn't use nootropics full 4 Theories of Everything YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44   Another deviating episode, this time focusing on Eric Weinstein. We delve deep into a deconstruction process on his cognition, where he exposes his thought process more here than anywhere else -- a refreshing take. Eric's podcast, The Portal: https://www.youtube.com/user/nobani88. Eric Weinstein joins Curt to discuss how he generates ideas, the Marxist roots of Black Lives Matter, and his decision to avoid nootropics. The conversation deconstructs his cognitive process and offers a fresh perspective on contemporary cultural debates.RESOURCES:- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Eric's podcast, The Portal: https://www.youtube.com/user/nobani88 Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
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- Eric's podcast, The Portal: https://www.youtube.com/user/nobani88

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]]> 5997 no Steven Pinker: The Radical Left, Jordan Peterson, and Sam Harris https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Steven Pinker (Harvard) defends free speech against radical left censorship and discusses Peterson controversy The conversation explores the radical left, free speech, and the challenges of presenting controversial ideas.RESOURCES:- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:32:00 -0000 Steven Pinker on the radical left, Jordan Peterson, Chomsky, and Sam Harris full 3 Theories of Everything What you're seeing is un-edited, raw footage for the imminent documentary Better Left Unsaid (http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com). Visit that site if you'd like to contribute to getting the film made. Every dollar helps tremendously. The conversation is between Curt Jaimungal, Peter Glinos, and Steven Pinker. Steven Pinker (Harvard) defends free speech against radical left censorship and discusses Peterson controversy The conversation explores the radical left, free speech, and the challenges of presenting controversial ideas.RESOURCES:- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steven Pinker (Harvard) defends free speech against radical left censorship and discusses Peterson controversy The conversation explores the radical left, free speech, and the challenges of presenting controversial ideas.

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- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com

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]]> 3603 no Noam Chomsky: Peterson, Foucault, and the Crisis of Post-Modernism https://youtube.com/TheoriesOfEverything Noam Chomsky (MIT) dissects Jordan Peterson's ideas, postmodernism, and Michel Foucault's influence on academia The interview is conducted by Peter Glinos and Curt Jaimungal for the documentary Better Left Unsaid.RESOURCES:- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:24:00 -0000 Noam Chomsky on Jordan Peterson, Post-Modernism, Foucault and Ali G full 1 Theories of Everything In this inaugural episode, we speak to Noam Chomsky about his views on Peterson, anarchism, postmodernism, Foucault, and even touch on Ali G. Interview conducted by Peter Glinos and Curt Jaimungal, for a documentary Better Left Unsaid http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Noam Chomsky (MIT) dissects Jordan Peterson's ideas, postmodernism, and Michel Foucault's influence on academia The interview is conducted by Peter Glinos and Curt Jaimungal for the documentary Better Left Unsaid.RESOURCES:- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Noam Chomsky (MIT) dissects Jordan Peterson's ideas, postmodernism, and Michel Foucault's influence on academia The interview is conducted by Peter Glinos and Curt Jaimungal for the documentary Better Left Unsaid.
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