I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE Peter Woit (Columbia senior lecturer, *Not Even Wrong*) on GUT/string failures and a 4D spinor/Wick-rotation approach.0:00 Introduction1:31 Overview of Unification in Physics and the Standard Model5:11 Historical Development of the Standard Model and its Success7:00 Introduction to General Relativity and its Challenges9:32 Unanswered Questions in the Standard Model (SU1, SU2, SU3)13:12 Technical Issues in Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity17:24 The Rise of Grand Unified Theories (GUTs)21:07 Challenges and Failures of GUTs (Proton Decay)25:43 Abandonment of GUTs and Introduction of Supersymmetry26:45 Basics of Supersymmetry and Its Predictions31:28 Failure of Supersymmetry (No Evidence for Superpartners)32:08 Supergravity, Kaluza-Klein Theories, and Extra Dimensions35:52 String Theory and the Unification Paradigm in the 1980s39:00 Experimental Failures and the Lack of Evidence for String Theory41:00 Ongoing Pursuit of Failed Theories and Resistance to New Ideas47:09 The Shift in Attitudes Towards Unification Efforts in Physics48:13 Introduction to Peter Woit's New Ideas on Unification52:32 The Role of Four-Dimensional Geometry and Spinors in Unification58:11 Wick Rotation and Differences Between Euclidean and Minkowski Space-Time1:03:05 Technical Challenges in Wick Rotation and Quantum Field Theory1:09:01 Unique Aspects of Spinors in Euclidean vs. Minkowski Space-Time1:14:38 The Dirac Operator and its Role in Space-Time Symmetry1:18:02 Relation to Supersymmetry and the Right-Handed Nature of Space-Time1:22:04 Connection to Gravity and Loop Quantum Gravity (Ashtakar Variables)1:23:04 Outro / Support TOESPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Peter Woit’s prior TOE appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit, 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, “Not Even Wrong”: https://amzn.to/3X8c1pS- YouTube Membership: 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

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 “There are entities more advanced than us.”5:09 What are UFOs?15:28 Relationship with Chris Mellon and Lue Elizondo25:21 This is why we need to take UFO sightings seriously27:15 North American UAP "Balloons"29:13 "These objects are clearly extraterrestrial."30:43 [Ross Coulthart] White House vs. Pentagon on UAPs33:44 We don't have a stigma problem, we have a cowardice problem35:29 Evidence indicating extraterrestrials or breakaway civilization41:08 One side is the alien (ET) hypothesis, the other is…45:56 What classifies "The Phenomenon" exactly?48:33 Developing Psi abilities after UAP encounters50:57 Leslie's research into the afterlife1:00:41 Skinwalker and communicating with the deceased1:04:57 Peer reviewed studies on the afterlife1:14:21 Disclosure destabilizes society? I don’t buy it!1:18:20 [Tom Delonge] Gov’t secrecy is good for us1:23:01 The infamous Varginha case1:26:13 Who knows more? Gov't vs. Private industry (Lockheed Martin)1:28:08 The Wilson Memo1:32:01 Stewart Alexander (the physical medium)1:39:32 Ectoplasm and etheric hands1:42:01 Apparitions1:48:08 Pentagon reports studying mediumship / peer-reviewed studies2:05:02 "UFOs: Investigating the Unknown"2:08:05 Something big is coming in 2030s2:12:16 How would the world change if they knew what Leslie knew?2:13:19 What convinces Leslie that UFOs are intelligent?2:16:20 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 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. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 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.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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Introduction0:35 Hoffman's view on the country during COVID and its relevance to his theories2:51 Why he meditates three hours daily and the type of practice7:26 Hoffman's diet and health habits9:52 Computational psychology background13:05 Outline of the conscious agent model and its motivation16:41 Consciousness as primary to being, a challenge to rationalists26:50 Neural correlates as potentially causal and limits of the virtual‑reality metaphor38:44 Nima Armani Hamed's amplituhedron and consciousness40:23 Local hidden variables and loopholes in Bell's theorem47:46 Uniform probability of fitness functions on cyclic groups as a problem for non‑veridical perception1:01:44 Evolution hides truth and reality1:05:10 Over‑simplification of evolutionary models to a one‑dimensional line1:09:17 Intensity of meditation and fear of the unknown1:15:25 “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 agents1:32:39 Nature of causality1:37:50 Objectivity of reality in a subjectively predicated model1:40:00 Questions of “you,” identity, and self (Eastern vs Western views)1:50:15 Free will in a stochastic framework1:58:59 Hofstadter’s “strange loop” vs Tononi’s IIT and Hoffman’s model2:14:37 Where God fits and Hoffman’s definition of God2:21:22 What happens when you die?2:28:38 Gödel’s incompleteness theorem implications for Hoffman’s model2:34:35 Vervaeke’s non‑propositional forms of knowledge2:37:45 Landauer’s limit critiques2:41:29 The moon’s existence without observation2:48:06 Shared qualia: seeing the same red?2:51:31 Paradox of pursuing truth that is inimical to fitness2:56:44 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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter 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. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 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.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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Introduction0:48 Preamble with Dr. Greer4:18 Workout routine and favorite music3:30 Why appear on TOE when you decline so many podcasts?4:06 Open source free energy and documentary10:20 Danger with the phenomenon and Curt's views on NDAs / secrecy18:14 Bob Lazar and popularity to keep yourself safe19:59 Two governments?22:21 Being offered 2 billion to "shut up"29:39 Hughes' suicide, Miller, and 199839:00 Curt asks for evidence, disinformation, and briefing presidents44:10 Why release information only to those who pay? (creating an archive)46:56 How exactly does this "open source" energy work?50:20 The asserted physics52:36 Justice53:15 The asserted physics (continued)1:05:34 Working with Galileo project and CE51:17:15 Skin walker1:21:21 Evidence for faking the analysis of the Atacama mummy?1:32:20 On Tom DeLonge and To The Stars Academy1:38:48 CE5 and hoaxing UFOs with flares?1:50:05 Opinions on Bob Lazar1:53:08 How to identify disinformation?1:56:52 Non human entities and technology / black projects2:02:33 Cattle mutilations2:13:09 The asserted physics (continued)2:16:12 Ukrainian UAPs and World War 32:18:18 Disclosure and "the others" controlling it (or CIA / gov't?)2:21:51 Non-benevolt entities2:26:15 Love, faith, goodness2:28:29 Richard Doty2:32:12 High up officials claiming to not meet Greer2:34:11 Post-show (temporary extra)2:39:00 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Introduction5:44 Iain on the "meaning crisis"9:29 John on the "meaning crisis"15:10 Technology amplifies our lack of wisdom18:26 Rationality and Belief (Iain vs. John)28:35 Imaginary vs. Imaginal37:03 Non-theism vs. Religion (against meditation as spiritual redress)53:38 Not doing vs. Un-doing vs. Being passive vs. Un-Knowing1:09:22 The way God sees us vs. The way we see God1:22:06 Sam Harris, Closing yourself off to the Divine, and Terror1:29:20 The importance of Sangha (community), and how can John's neoplatonism work?1:40:43 Faith, Whitehead, and Reciprocal Opening1:47:56 Against "being present"1:54:58 Marrying a religion2:04:24 Should we certainly give up on certainty?2:06:06 On not speaking and the un‑making of TOE2:08:14 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

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Introduction4:45 Genes don't create life7:34 Is the origins of life a physics question or biology question?10:23 Synthetic chemistry14:37 What is a "Pathway"18:27 Life is about energy -- NOT information22:04 The definition of life. Life is a spectrum.27:54 TOE takes a biological turn (why biology is difficult)31:35 21st century biology will be the study of "fields"42:01 Mitochondria are vital for consciousness45:23 Multiple overlapping consciousnesses56:40 Turin and quantum consciousness59:04 Mechanisms for ESP (extra sensory perception)1:05:48 Problems with Occam's Razor and God1:25:06 Are cities alive? Is the world alive?1:32:28 Life on other planets (alien life)1:37:46 The size of bacteria indicate limitations on life in the universe1:44:34 Speciation (how species develop) and Mother's Curse1:58:07 The cell imitates the planet2:04:04 Scientists don't like to ask "why"... Why?2:06:41 Groundbreaking research is difficult to do in the Academy2:20:46 [Karl Friston] Explanation for phenotypic diversity?2:31:22 [RH0D3Z] Respirasomes and Supercomplexes2:37:50 Ending poem by Richard Howard2:39:21 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Introduction3:38 Jordan's Introduction4:41 Noam Chomsky15:08 The Political Runaway Feedback Loop19:54 Self-deception26:28 Perception, Power, & Psychopathy32:04 On Dialogue35:08 Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss38:28 The Imitation Instinct42:52 Religious Depth46:08 Atheism, Dogma, & Perception50:38 Visual Perception53:38 Persistent Patterns56:38 South Park59:38 Sam Harris & Truth1:04:38 Mysteries of Math & Science1:08:43 Science in Religion1:09:38 Computation & Consciousness1:14:55 Jung I1:17:48 Ethics & Psychotherapy1:22:06 Better Left Unsaid1:23:49 God & Responsibility, Defined1:28:38 Jung II1:34:08 Atheistic Scientists1:37:38 Defining God II1:42:56 Imitation & Worship1:44:28 Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit1:51:01 Not Repeating Oneself1:51:58 Podcasting1:55:26 TOE Clippings and LivestreamsSPONSORS:RESOURCES:- 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.0:00 Introduction0:00 Is LaMDA alive? Can computers be conscious?6:48 Lambda calculus, the mental world, and the physical13:08 Computation, reality, metaphysics, and Penrose25:53 schopenhauer, the will, and representation35:22 Disagreements on free will and indeterminism1:01:41 Jesus vs. Buddha vs. Vedics1:12:34 Consciousness is something we *do*? Consciousness is not important?1:16:49 Analytical Idealism and other theories1:19:35 Nondualism and Love as "fundamental" is nonsense1:24:51 Fear vs. Love1:32:49 Personal stories of existential dread from Chris and Bernardo1:45:36 Some truths will eviscerate you. Some lies will utterly deceive you.1:56:23 Plato's Cave is real, not illusory2:03:52 What does Chris value most?2:06:08 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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Introduction0:00 Inner World vs Outer World5:35 Buddha's Poison Arrow11:05 Merging philosophy and physics13:33 Buddha not wrong19:30 Studying enlightenment scientifically23:29 Psychedelics caution25:17 Loop Quantum Gravity overview36:39 Wheeler‑DeWitt equation44:48 Self‑dual and anti‑self‑dual48:16 Hodge dual and metric52:06 Linearized gravity55:32 Quantum gravity1:03:22 Einstein vs Schrödinger1:09:24 Quantizing geometry details1:13:41 Yang‑Mills theory intro1:20:52 Tetrads and vierbeins1:24:26 Penrose’s twistor theory1:26:44 Einstein’s hole argument1:40:48 Mach’s principle1:49:04 Singularities and black holes2:12:18 Quantum bounce (Ashtekar bounce)2:23:07 Pure and mixed quantum states2:26:38 Black holes and horizons2:42:09 ADM decomposition2:43:55 Gödel universe, time travel, CTCs2:52:38 Superforce question2:56:13 Universe before the Big Bang3:01:44 String theory vs LQG3:17:31 Ed Witten critiques LQG3:21:14 Duality between string theory and LQG3:25:20 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE Eric Weinstein and Mick West on UFO phenomena — the evidence, the role of skepticism, the stigma, and what counts as credible data.0:00 Introduction3:12 What does Mick respect about Eric?4:20 What does Eric respect about Mick?5:24 What does Curt respect about each6:55 Skeptic vs. Debunker (Mick... which are you?)9:32 Salutary role of skepticism and Eric's thoughts on Mick14:53 The "woo" that's concomitant with UFO research19:00 UFO research isn't a "hobby"23:34 Mick's "agenda" (or non‑agenda)25:19 No convincing public UFO data30:58 The "superposition" argument: exotic explanations Mick entertains35:03 Where is the evidence?36:28 Outlying data points matter40:07 Some debunkers stifle the UFO community, but not all43:34 Disagreement between Eric and Mick45:50 Mick has changed his mind about UFOs50:38 CE5 and invitations to Skin Walker (would Mick / Eric go?)53:26 Cattle mutilation? Remote viewing?1:06:14 Classifying different UFO craft1:07:31 Why so many sober UFO witnesses?1:09:22 Brandon Fugal's story1:16:46 UFOs as "technology" vs. "new physics"1:23:37 Secret history of anti‑gravity research with Lefschetz and DeWitt1:30:58 Remaining terrestrial explanations1:41:26 Eric's 1988 sighting1:44:57 Skin Walker TV show and stigma1:46:30 Brandon's high‑quality data points?1:47:45 Opinions on Bob Lazar1:48:52 Opprobrium from stigma1:51:45 Twitter squabble between Eric and Mick1:54:11 Ongoing opprobrium toward firsthand accounts1:58:46 Defending claims without physical evidence2:03:05 Some conspiracies are real2:07:56 Rectifying ridicule in ufology2:21:41 Eric's view on precipitating disclosure2:24:48 Mick's view on precipitating disclosure2:27:21 Curt asked: "What do you want to see happen?"2:33:32 Is it improbable we're visited? If we were, we'd visit others.SPONSORS:RESOURCES:- 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

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 personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE 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.0:00 Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type2:37 Meditation11:33 Prepping for the Podcast19:20 Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"25:38 How Has TOE Changed You?28:32 What is Time?33:55 What Microphone Do You Use?35:26 How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?40:13 How Many Hours Worked Per Day48:37 The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter52:43 Paranormal Experiences55:11 Upcoming Guests1:01:44 What is a "Theolocution"1:08:33 Burger King vs. KFC1:11:10 What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?1:18:38 Dark Night of the Soul1:24:10 Favorite Books1:30:23 Being Too Hard On Yourself1:39:36 Curt's Furrowed Brows1:41:45 Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind1:43:34 What is "ROE"1:51:33 Remaining "True" To TOE1:58:43 Evidence of UFOs?2:04:25 TOELive Shows2:07:06 Something Interesting You Learned Recently?2:16:03 If You Could Have 1 Question Answered2:18:15 LanganΛWeinstein2:25:19 What Were You Like In High School?SPONSORS:- 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