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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal This is 42
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support.
My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approaches. The separating factor of TOE from other podcasts is its focus on depth even at the risk of limiting the audience due to how much detail we delve into subjects. Paralleling the intensity found in academic discourse, we're increasingly embracing a spectrum of unconventional ideas to conduct research during this podcast, rather than merely conveying existing information.
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The Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3)
Here is a panel between David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest 2024. This discussion covers the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, exploring whether our reality might be a simulation and engaging with various perspectives on the topic.
This presentation was recorded at MindFest, held at Florida Atlantic University, CENTER FOR THE FUTURE MIND, spearheaded by Susan Schneider.
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Tim Palmer: Non-Locality, General Relativity, Einstein, Quantum Mechanics
Tim Palmer joins Curt Jaimungal to discuss the progress and persistent challenges in fundamental physics, touching on topics such as the successes of the Standard Model, the unresolved issues of quantum mechanics and general relativity, and the potential implications of quantum entanglement and non-locality for our understanding of the universe.
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The (Simple) Theory That Explains Everything | Neil Turok
Neil Turok joins Curt Jaimungal and Theories of Everything to discuss his new hypothesis regarding the origins of the universe, building on Stephen Hawking's geometrical model to propose a theoretical approach that avoids the singularity at the Big Bang by suggesting a minimal, mirror universe scenario without requiring inflation.
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Nathaniel Kahn: The Cosmos, Filmmaking, Art, Humanity, Transcendence
Nathaniel Kahn joins Theories of Everything to discuss his artistic journey and the existential insights sparked by his filmmaking, exploring themes of human connection to the universe, the emotional impact of his work, and the intricate relationship between life, art, and the cosmos.
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Graham Priest: Logic, Nothingness, Paradoxes, Truth, Eastern Philosophy, Metaphysics
Curt Jaimungal and Graham Priest sit down to discuss various philosophical themes including the nature of truth, logic and paradoxes, the philosophy of mathematics, concepts of nothingness and existence, and the influence of Eastern philosophy on Western logical traditions.
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OpenAI's Scott Aaronson On The Simulation Hypothesis
Scott Aaronson gives a presentation at MindFest 2024, where he critiques the simulation hypothesis by questioning its scientific relevance and examining the computational feasibility of simulating complex physical theories.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/h16qJLGOXvw
Customer Reviews
Amazing podcast
So glad I found this podcast. Loved the interview with Neil Turok .
One of the best podcasts and hosts to do it.
Anyone who genuinely does not like this podcast is simply a hater. Curt has one of the most thoughtful, intellectually competent podcasts being made right now. He never tries to dominate a conversation, letting his guests grace us with their expertise. If you don’t enjoy technical conversation that goes deeper into subjects than most then this may not be the show for you. However, if your intellectual curiosity is insatiable, this is a must listen!
One of the great thinkers of our generation.
I like that this host simply asks questions and lets our best minds give their answers.
The questions he poses are deep with a lot of complexity and subtlety and yet are always spot on.
I’ve listened to two of his podcasts so far, Lee Smolin and Stephen Wolfram.
Wolfram speaks with such authority on every topic and you can tell he’s thought about it for so long and yet the host poses questions simple but deep questions where you can literally hear the gears in Mr. Wolfram’s head begin to strip as he grapples with the weight of the question.
It’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot.
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