Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support.
My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approaches. The separating factor of TOE from other podcasts is its focus on depth even at the risk of limiting the audience due to how much detail we delve into subjects. Paralleling the intensity found in academic discourse, we're increasingly embracing a spectrum of unconventional ideas to conduct research during this podcast, rather than merely conveying existing information.
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Google's Top AI Scientists On Quantum Superpositions Creating Consciousness | Hartmut Neven
May 07, 2024 16:26 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support 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/TO...
Consciousness, Free Will, The Subconscious, Quantum Mechanics | George Musser
May 03, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis 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/ Links Mentioned: - 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): htt...
The Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3)
April 30, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHere 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 Please consider signing up for TOEmail at http...
Tim Palmer: Non-Locality, General Relativity, Einstein, Quantum Mechanics
April 26, 2024 15:58 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBTim 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early a...
The (Simple) Theory That Explains Everything | Neil Turok
April 23, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBNeil 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-fre...
Nathaniel Kahn: The Cosmos, Filmmaking, Art, Humanity, Transcendence
April 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBNathaniel 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl....
Graham Priest: Logic, Nothingness, Paradoxes, Truth, Eastern Philosophy, Metaphysics
April 15, 2024 20:49 - 1 hour - 107 MBCurt 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE...
OpenAI's Scott Aaronson On The Simulation Hypothesis
April 12, 2024 16:20 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBScott 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. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org LINKS MENTIONED: - Center for the Future Mind (Mind...
The Quantum Simulation Hypothesis | David Chalmers
April 09, 2024 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBDavid 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. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https:/...
Roy Baumeister: Free Will, The Self, Ego, Will Power
April 05, 2024 15:57 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBRoy 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 LINKS MENTIONED: 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://pubme...
Richard Dolan: UFOs, God, Disclosure, Alien Encounters, Totalitarianism, Faith
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 158 MBPlease consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org LINKS MENTIONED: - 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 Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tiny...
Jonathan Gorard: Quantum Gravity & Wolfram Physics Project
March 29, 2024 16:55 - 3 hours - 165 MBIn today's episode 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. Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPa...
Microtubules: The Gateway To Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff
March 26, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBStuart 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. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider. Ple...
Egyptologist Interviews Curt on Love, Truth, God, Childhood
March 22, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBEgyptologist Interviews Curt on Love, Truth, God, Childhood
Society Is At A Major Turning Point | Karl Friston Λ Anna Lembke
March 21, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn 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". Please consider signing up for TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - ...
Earth Holds The Key To Alien Life | Sara Walker
March 15, 2024 17:07 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBSara 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. This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schn...
The String Theory Iceberg EXPLAINED
March 05, 2024 15:29 - 2 hours - 162 MBCurt details the most comprehensive guide to the math of string theory that there exists, on YouTube. This is meant to be a video you can watch multiple times, through multiple sittings, across multiple years, and gain something new from it each time. Take it slow and steady. Welcome to the rabbit hole. TIMESTAMPS: - 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 NO...
OpenAI INSIDER On Future Scenarios | Scott Aaronson
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis 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. LINKS MENTIONED: 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 ...
Curt Jaimungal's Presentation at Polymath
February 27, 2024 13:03 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBCurt Jaimungal was asked to give a presentation at a new "thinkubator" called ekkólapto® for their event, titled "Polymath" (Feb 2024). It was an exclusive event that wasn't recorded but someone captured it with their cell phone and with permission is being released here. Thank you to : - @Tyfoods4Thought (Ty Roachford) for recording this. - Amjad, Bijou, Brad, Curtis, Dan, David, Kristine, Matthew, and Zach for your comments on the first draft of the talk - Importantly, thank you to A...
Solving the Problem of Observers & ENTROPY | Stephen Wolfram
February 20, 2024 20:18 - 2 hours - 150 MBStephen 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. TIMESTAMPS: - 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 - 0...
Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal on UFOs, Religion, God, Free Will
February 15, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBFull episode where Marwa interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JGoDc9BUL8 Marwa's Soft Robotics channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marwaeldiwiny
Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin
February 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBLee Smolin joins TOE to discuss his work in theoretical physics, the dynamic nature of the laws of physics and the concept of time. TIMESTAMPS: 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...
Carlos Farias interviews Curt Jaimungal on String Theory, Hopf Fibrations, Paradoxes
February 12, 2024 16:59 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBFull episode where Carlos interviews Curt Jaimungal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FSkVTLu1Y Carlos Farias' channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Carlos.Explains
Physics, UFOs, Parapsychology | Jesse Michels & Curt Jaimungal
February 02, 2024 15:07 - 2 hours - 132 MBJesse 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 NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror m...
Parker Interviews Curt Jaimungal on the Simulation Hypothesis, God, and Authenticity
February 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBParker's Curt Interview: https://youtu.be/SGl0uoBzIpk Parker's Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees
Alex Honnold: Fear, Finding Purpose, Climbing
January 30, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn today's episode, Alex Honnold shares insights from his climbing adventures, delving into how facing fear and embracing risk shape his approach to life. Alex reflects on the interplay between physical challenges and emotional growth, offering a unique perspective on finding purpose and meaning through extreme sports. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4oXvxqzSyA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - What Is Fear? 04:38 - Shifts In Consciousness 06:28 - Mentality 08:59 - C...
Michael Levin: Introducing Anthrobots and Hyper-Embryos [WORLD EXCLUSIVE]
January 17, 2024 14:54 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBGroundbreaking 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 Papers 08:45 - Cell vs. Anthrobot 13:49 - Structure & Function 17:39 - Cross Embryo Morphogenetic Assistan...
Fidias interviews Curt Jaimungal on Podcasting, Free Will, & Morality
January 15, 2024 12:12 - 1 hour - 82 MBA popular YouTuber (Fidias https://www.youtube.com/@FidiasPanayiotou w/ over 2.5M subs) just received the Guinness Record for "longest time spent consecutively in VR". Congrats to him! https://youtu.be/cUmZywem8VE 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! Enjoy this episode where Fidias intervie...
Chiara Marletto: Constructor Theory, Ghost Particles, and New Form of Science
January 09, 2024 17:05 - 2 hours - 115 MBChiara 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...
“Virtual Reality Is GENUINE Reality" | David Chalmers Mindfest Lecture
January 02, 2024 17:16 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn 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. Chalmers examines the simulation hypothesis, challenging conventional views of reality and suggesting that virtual worlds might be as real and meaningful as the physical world. This insightful talk, bridging technology and philosophy, invites a reevaluation of our perceptio...
Free Will, Morality, Responsibility, Intuition | Robert Sapolsky
December 29, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn 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
Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Free Will, Thinking Differently
December 26, 2023 21:37 - 2 hours - 152 MBThe deepest dive into philosopher Daniel Dennett's mind. TIMESTAMPS: 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...
The Best of Lue Elizondo | UFOs, Human History, Altered DNA
December 22, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThe most astounding UFO revelations from Lue Elizondo. - 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 TIMESTAMPS: 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 - P...
Reality, God, Consciousness | Donald Hoffman Λ Philip Goff
December 19, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBDonald 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 TIMESTAMPS: 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 - Multivers...
Joscha Bach Λ Karl Friston: Ai, Death, Self, God, Consciousness
December 12, 2023 16:14 - 2 hours - 145 MBKarl Friston, Joscha Bach, and Curt Jaimungal delve into death, neuroscientific models of Ai, God, and consciousness. SPONSORS: - HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/theoriesofever... and use code theoriesofeverythingfree for FREE breakfast for life! TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:01:47 Karl and Joscha's new paper - 00:09:13 Sentience vs. consciousness vs. The Self - 00:21:00 Self-organization, thingness, and self-evidencing - 00:29:02 Overlapping realities and physics...
Scott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in Math
December 11, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBYouTube link https://youtu.be/1ZpGCQoL2Rk Scott Aaronson joins us to explore quantum computing, complexity theory, Ai, superdeterminism, consciousness, and free will. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:27 Turing universality & computational efficiency - 00:12:35 Does prediction undermine 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...
Free Will Explained by World’s Top Intellectuals
December 08, 2023 17:00 - 4 hours - 239 MBYouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSbUCEleJhg&t=9315s 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. TIMESTAMPS: - 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...
Massive Channel Update Dec 2023
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBWe appreciate your support! - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
Peter Woit: Unification, Twistors, and the Death of String Theory
December 06, 2023 15:54 - 3 hours - 170 MBYouTube 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. TIMESTAMPS: - 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...
Peter Woit: Unification, Spinors, Twistors, String Theory
November 22, 2023 15:13 - 3 hoursYouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs Prof. Peter Woit discusses string theory, its decline, and introduces his graviweak unification theory using Euclidean twistor in Euclidean spacetime. TIMESTAMPS: - 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 W...
David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious?
November 09, 2023 14:42 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBYouTube 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 view...
Addiction, Trauma, Porn, Dopamine Detox | Anna Lembke
November 06, 2023 13:54 - 2 hours - 131 MBYouTube 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...
Anand Vaidya: Vedic Philosophy, Epistemology, Counterfactuals
October 24, 2023 14:15 - 3 hours - 212 MBYouTube 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. - Pa...
Jesse Michels: UFOs, David Grusch, Venture Capital
October 19, 2023 16:00 - 3 hours - 186 MBYouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDM8YyV7RA Jesse 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 mirr...
Joscha Bach Λ Ben Goertzel: Conscious Ai, LLMs, AGI
October 17, 2023 15:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBYouTube 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...
Lawrence Krauss: Multiverse, Dark Energy, Living Forever
October 10, 2023 14:44 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBYouTube 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...
Tim Maudlin Λ Bernardo Kastrup: Non-locality, Bell's Theorem
October 03, 2023 22:14 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBYouTube 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 Man Who Found Post-Quantum Reality: Jonathan Oppenheim
September 26, 2023 14:46 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBYouTube 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: h...
Edward Frenkel: Infinity, String Theory, Death, The Self
September 20, 2023 00:30 - 3 hours - 178 MBYouTube 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 BOO...
Jeffrey Mishlove: Remote Viewing & Testing the Paranormal
September 07, 2023 21:00 - 3 hours - 173 MBYouTube 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 ...