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  • This episode features Yang-Hui He, a mathematical physicist and professor known for his groundbreaking work in string theory, geometry, and AI-driven approaches to mathematical research, as he explains how machine learning is revolutionizing the field and leading to major discoveries.

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    Timestamps:
    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

    Links Mentioned:
    •⁠ ⁠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

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    In today’s episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal is joined by renowned physicists Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to delve into the complexities of String Theory. Together, they explore its potential as a unified framework for understanding the fundamental forces of the universe, discussing both its strengths and the criticisms it faces. Peter Woit is a renowned mathematical physicist and outspoken critic of string theory, and Joseph Conlon is a distinguished theoretical physicist and strong proponent of string theory.

    NOTE: The video of Brian Greene in the introduction was intended to serve as a visual representation related to string theory as a general subject. It wasn’t meant to imply his support or opposition to string theory without understanding the details of it. I love Brian Greene. I even spoke to him here for the podcast. https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo. - Curt

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    Timestamps:
    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

    Links:
    •⁠ ⁠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

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    In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with Matthew Segall, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, on the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. We delve into the limitations of contemporary views of reality, paralleling them with the Ptolemaic model, and explore how an awareness of mortality can enrich our understanding of existence. Matthew argues for a shift toward introspection and self-inquiry in a society grappling with existential challenges, emphasizing that confronting mortality can foster a deeper sense of meaning in our lives.

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    LINKED MENTIONED:
    •⁠ ⁠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

    Timestamps:
    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

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    In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Maria Volaris for a gentle introduction to quantum computing, diving into quantum no-go theorems, Schrödinger's cat, the nature of quantum entanglement, and how these concepts lay the foundation for the future of computational science.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    •⁠ ⁠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/

    Timestamps:
    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

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  • In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Jonathan Pageau about a cognitive theory of everything where symbolism, purpose, and meaning reconcile ancient wisdom with modern understanding, culminating in a radical Christian non-dualism that unites unity and multiplicity.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    •⁠ 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

    Timestamps:
    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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    In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.

    Links Mentions:
    - 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
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8

    Timestamps:
    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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  • In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal sits down with Iain McGilchrist to dive deep into the practical implications of his groundbreaking work on brain hemispheres, consciousness, and wisdom. We explore how Eastern and Western philosophies intersect with his insights, shaping our understanding of reality, spirituality, and the human experience.

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    LINKED MENTIONED:
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    - 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

    Timestamps:
    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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    #science #consciousness #psychology #philosophy #spirituality
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  • Explore the deepest mysteries of consciousness in Layer 4 of the Consciousness Iceberg: Strange loops, quantum theories, CTMU, and more. Dive into the paradox of self and the mind's hidden dimensions.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - TOE’s previous Consciousness layers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk
    - Joscha Bach and Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww
    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
    - David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PlmOXQ18jk
    - David Chalmers’ solo Mindfest lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5qjdHhtBk
    - Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
    https://www.amazon.ca/Godel-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567
    - God, Infinity, The Sacred, Prayer, Relations vs. Objects | John Vervaeke
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
    - Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Robert Sapolsky, Human Clones, Free Will, Existence
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI
    - Microtubules: The Gateway to Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o
    - 20th Century’s Greatest Living Scientist | Sir Roger Penrose
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
    - Chris Langan: CTMU, IQ, Free Will, Non-Duality
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA&t=1095s
    - Chris Langan and Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXxgQy4xLQ&t=450s
    - QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yABPvDJ6Zgs
    - The Most Obscure Theories of Consciousness Explained [Layer 3]
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqgEkWtQPto&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk&index=3
    - Interviewing UK’s Most Controversial Scientist
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM&t=1017s
    - Iain McGilchrist: The Self, Consciousness, Jung, Jesus.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6571s
    - Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke: God, Being, Meaning
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag&t=3501s
    - Curt Jaimungal’s Language isn’t just “low resolution communication.
    https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution

    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:33 - Douglas Hofstadter
    06:58 - Roger Penrose
    11:10 - Chris Langan
    15:39 - Johnjoe McFadden
    19:31 - David Chalmers
    24:25 - Ian McGilchrist
    28:53 - Support TOE

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  • In this episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Avshalom Elitzur, co-creator of the famous bomb-testing experiment, as he unveils a bold new vision of reality where spacetime emerges from quantum interactions in pure nothingness. Elitzur challenges conventional physics with ideas like negative mass particles and the continuous creation of spacetime, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of existence.

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    - 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

    Timestamps:
    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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  • In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal and Julian Barbour challenge conventional physics by exploring Barbour's revolutionary ideas on time as an emergent property of change, the universe's increasing order contrary to entropy, and the foundational nature of shape dynamics.

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    - 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

    Timestamps:
    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 - Leinbiz’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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  • In today’s episode, Jacob, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, explores groundbreaking ideas on measurement, the role of probabilistic laws, and the foundational principles of quantum theory. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, Jacob offers unique insights into the nature of particles, fields, and the evolution of quantum mechanics.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - 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/

    TIMESTAMPS:
    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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  • In today’s episode, MIT computational biologist Manolis Kellis dive into the hidden patterns linking DNA, evolution, and cognition, exploring a potential unifying theory that bridges biology, AI, and the essence of life.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - 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

    TIMESTAMPS:
    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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  • In today's episode, Chiara Marletto and Professor Vlatko Vedral explore a groundbreaking experiment that could reveal the quantum nature of gravity, potentially challenging Einstein's classical theory of general relativity.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - 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

    TIMESTAMPS:
    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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  • In today's episode, we are joined by Leonard Susskind, the renowned theoretical physicist often called the "Father of String Theory," who has profoundly shaped our understanding of quantum mechanics, black holes, and the nature of the universe.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - 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

    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Intro

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  • In today's episode, biologist Rupert Sheldrake, a former research fellow at Cambridge University with a PhD in biochemistry, explores the concepts of morphic resonance, the extended mind, and telepathy, challenging mainstream scientific paradigms. Sheldrake discusses how memory and habits may exist beyond the brain, proposing that our consciousness and gaze have tangible, measurable effects on the world around us.

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    LINKS MENTIONED:
    - 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

    TIMESTAMPS:
    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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  • Carlo Rovelli is a renowned theoretical physicist and author, best known for his work on loop quantum gravity, a leading candidate for a theory of quantum gravity. Carlo explores the intersection of physics and philosophy, delving into the nature of time, reality, and the fundamental structure of the universe.

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    - 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

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  • Gabriele Carcassi is a dedicated physicist and software engineer based in Michigan, leading the innovative "Assumptions of Physics" project to redefine the foundational principles of physics. By bridging mathematics, physics, and philosophy, Gabriele advocates for an open-source, interdisciplinary approach to advance our understanding of the universe.

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    - 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
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    TIMESTAMPS:
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    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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  • William Hahn is Director of AGI & AI Safety and the founder of Hahn AI, a company that develops cutting-edge AI solutions. William is a technologist and researcher, specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, programming languages, and the nature of consciousness.

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    - 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

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    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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  • Fall Asleep to Theoretical Physics Theories

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    CHAPTERS:
    Roger Penrose - Collapse of the Wave Function
    Stephen Wolfram - Observer Theory
    Brian Greene - Faster Than Light Travel and Wormholes
    Sean Carroll - Crisis in Physics
    Lee Smolin - Thick Time
    Neil Turok - Fields and Particles
    Garrett Lisi - Unification, Spinors, Fermions
    Roger Penrose - Cosmology and Twistor Theory
    Jonathan Oppenehim - Observation Causes a Collapse
    Wolfram/Hoffman - Entropy
    Ivette Fuentes - Current Developments in Physics
    Jonathan Oppenheim - Quantum Mechanics and Quantizing Gravity
    Ivette Fuentes - Quantum Theory and Relativity
    Carlo Rovelli - Quantum Mechanics
    Cumrun Vafa - Swampland (String Theory)
    Sean Carroll - Big Bang, Boltzman, Holography
    Cumrun Vafa - Swampland (Continued)
    Tim Palmer - General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
    Neil Turok - Singularity (Black Hole vs. Big Bang)
    Stephen Wolfram - Beliefs Dictate Laws of Physics
    Neil Turok - Unification, Spacetime, Time
    Tim Palmer - Infinity
    Wolfram/Hoffman - Ruliad and Consciousness
    Fay Dowker - Causal Set Theory
    Jonathan Gorard - Constructor Theory
    Chiara Marletto - Constructor Theory
    Peter Woit - Twistor Theory
    Lawrence Krauss - Quantum Fluctuations
    Tim Palmer and Tim Maudlin - Quantum Mechanics & Bell's Theorem
    Stephon Alexander - Autodidactic Universe
    Thomas Campbell - Theory of Everything
    Bernardo and Sabine - Superdeterminism
    Sabine - Superdeterminism and Bell’s Inequality
    Salvatore Pais - Superforce / Plank Force
    Chris Langan - CTMU
    Tim Maudlin - Superdeterminism and Retrocausality

    Links to Main Episodes:
    - 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

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  • Edward Frenkel is a renowned mathematician, professor of University of California, Berkeley, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and winner of the Herman Weyl Prize in Mathematical Physics. In this episode, Edward Frenkel discusses the recent monumental proof in the Langlands program, explaining its significance and how it advances understanding in modern mathematics.

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    •⁠ 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

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    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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