Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Curt Jaimungal

  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    A (Gentle) Introduction to Quantum Computing | Maria Violaris

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


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    LINKS MENTIONED:

    •⁠ ⁠Maria Violaris’s OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris

    •⁠ ⁠Maria’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos

    •⁠ ⁠Maria’s series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg

    •⁠ ⁠Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM

    •⁠ ⁠Curt Jaimungal’s Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:59 - Maria’s Background

    04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems

    09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat

    13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes

    17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)

    23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)

    31:58 - Bell’s Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)

    45:12 - Locality & Realism

    49:04 - Bell’s Theorem Continued…

    01:00:06 - GHZ States


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    17 December 2024, 5:43 pm
  • 3 hours 29 minutes
    How Symbols Shape Our World | Jonathan Pageau

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


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    LINKS MENTIONED:

    •⁠ Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/

    •⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau

    •⁠ ⁠The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp

    •⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4

    •⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY

    •⁠ ⁠Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE

    •⁠ ⁠Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0

    •⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0

    •⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI


    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name

    4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming

    11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice

    20:26 - Christian vs. Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness

    34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?

    41:38 - Jesus

    45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision

    55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity

    01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights

    01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence

    01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity

    01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality

    02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries

    02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion

    02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs. Metaphorical

    02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God

    03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose

    03:15:39 - Conclusion


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    12 December 2024, 8:21 pm
  • 2 hours 10 minutes
    What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder

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


    Links Mentions:

    - Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML

    - Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV

    - Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo

    - Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs

    - Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8

    - Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis

    03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics

    06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity

    08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics

    11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research

    12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics

    15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia

    18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies

    19:51 - The Crisis in Science

    32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities

    37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia

    42:08 - Humor in Science Communication

    57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia

    58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market

    1:02:29 - Academic Exodus

    1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints

    1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development

    1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground

    1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress

    1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity

    1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma

    1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery

    1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem

    1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration


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    7 December 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 2 hours 55 minutes
    Iain McGilchrist: The Potential of the Human Brain

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


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    LINKED MENTIONED:

    - Iain McGilchrist’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrIainMcGilchrist/videos

    - Iain and John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag

    - Iain’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4

    - The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3Zpa8Yc

    - The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/4g8JUid

    - Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (book): https://amzn.to/4eMT8iL

    - Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk

    - Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (book): https://amzn.to/4fKTtDV

    - Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI

    - Curt’s Substack article on the brain: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/yin-and-yang-mills

    - Chris Langan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA

    - Seven Types of Ambiguity (book): https://amzn.to/3Z1qCnQ

    - Awakenings (book): https://amzn.to/3B3hvuT

    - Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A

    - Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI

    - Rupert Sheldrake on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM

    - Living in Wonder (book): https://amzn.to/49cP4ar


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    03:47 - "The Matter with Things"

    16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation

    21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness

    31:06 - Perspectives on Truth

    47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism

    54:04 - Ethics and Morality

    1:01:26 - Language and the Brain

    1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"

    1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health

    1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis

    1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred

    1:45:47 - Personal Practices

    1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love

    2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy

    2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives

    2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death

    2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art

    2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships

    2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine

    2:44:44 - Concluding Remarks


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    26 November 2024, 7:45 pm
  • 34 minutes 29 seconds
    The Consciousness Iceberg: CTMU, Hofstadter, Penrose, CEMI, McGilchrist [Layer 4]

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


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    LINKS MENTIONED:

    - TOE’s previous Consciousness layers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk

    - Joscha Bach and Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww

    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU

    - David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PlmOXQ18jk

    - David Chalmers’ solo Mindfest lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5qjdHhtBk

    - Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid

    https://www.amazon.ca/Godel-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567

    - God, Infinity, The Sacred, Prayer, Relations vs. Objects | John Vervaeke

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI

    - Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Robert Sapolsky, Human Clones, Free Will, Existence

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI

    - Microtubules: The Gateway to Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o

    - 20th Century’s Greatest Living Scientist | Sir Roger Penrose

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU

    - Chris Langan: CTMU, IQ, Free Will, Non-Duality

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA&t=1095s

    - Chris Langan and Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXxgQy4xLQ&t=450s

    - QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yABPvDJ6Zgs

    - The Most Obscure Theories of Consciousness Explained [Layer 3]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqgEkWtQPto&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk&index=3

    - Interviewing UK’s Most Controversial Scientist

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM&t=1017s

    - Iain McGilchrist: The Self, Consciousness, Jung, Jesus.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6571s

    - Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke: God, Being, Meaning

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag&t=3501s

    - Curt Jaimungal’s Language isn’t just “low resolution communication.

    https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:33 - Douglas Hofstadter

    06:58 - Roger Penrose

    11:10 - Chris Langan

    15:39 - Johnjoe McFadden

    19:31 - David Chalmers

    24:25 - Ian McGilchrist

    28:53 - Support TOE


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    22 November 2024, 8:16 pm
  • 2 hours 23 minutes
    Avshalom Elitzur: A New Theory of Time

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


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    LINKED MENTIONED:

    - Avshalom’s citations: https://scholar.google.co.il/citations?user=ZivyhegAAAAJ&hl=en

    - Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok

    - The Physicist and the Philosopher (book): https://www.amazon.com/Physicist-Philosopher-Einstein-Bergson-Understanding/dp/0691173176

    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=7

    - Interpretations of quantum mechanics (paper): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics

    - Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc

    - Quantum mechanical interaction-free measurements (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9305002

    - Nonlocal Position Changes of a Photon Revealed by Quantum Routers

    (paper): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26018-y

    - Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg

    - The Quark and the Jaguar (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quark-Jaguar-Adventures-Simple-Complex/dp/0805072535


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    03:04 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity

    04:42 - Prof. Elitzur’s Unconventional Path in Physics

    07:02 - The Problem of Unifying Forces in Physics

    10:06 - Time’s Role in Relativity and Simplicity in Physics

    13:34 - The Nature of Time and the Flow of Events

    19:20 - Relativity of Simultaneity Explained

    24:22 - Free Will and the Block Universe Debate

    28:49 - Time Asymmetry in Physics

    31:06 - The Universe’s Expanding Time and Black Holes

    35:39 - Einstein, Minkowski, and the Concept of Time

    39:43 - Paradigm Shifts in Quantum Mechanics

    43:00 - The Concept of Becoming in Physics

    49:15 - Quantum Mechanics and Time Symmetry

    55:43 - The Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF)

    01:06:15 - Non-Locality and Quantum Zigzag

    01:12:50 - New Physics from TSVF: Negative Mass

    01:23:00 - Implications of Negative Mass in Physics

    01:32:00 - The Emerging New Paradigm in Physics

    01:46:46 - Biology, mistakes, and innovation

    01:48:01 - Spacetime emerging from nothing

    01:50:03 - Wave functions creating spacetime

    01:56:08 - Schrödinger's cat and spacetime

    02:00:01 - Unifying quantum mechanics and gravity

    02:11:05 - Advice for young physicists

    02:16:29 - Support TOE


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    19 November 2024, 6:37 pm
  • 1 hour 59 minutes
    Julian Barbour: The Physicist Who Says Time Doesn't Exist

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


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    LINKED MENTIONED:

    - The Janus Point (Julian Barbour’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Janus-Point-New-Theory-Time/dp/0465095461

    - ‘Relational Concepts of Space and Time’ (Julian Barbour’s 1982 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/687224

    - ‘The Theory of Gravitation’ (Paul Dirac’s 1958 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/100497

    - Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY

    - ‘On the Nature of Things’ (book): https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674992009

    - Leibniz: Philosophical Writings (book): https://www.amazon.com/Leibniz-Philosophical-Writings-Everymans-University/dp/0460119052

    - Elementary Principles of Statistical Mechanics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Principles-Statistical-Mechanics-Physics/dp/0486789950

    - The interpretations of quantum mechanics in 5 minutes (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics

    - Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo


    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction

    02:12 - Working Outside of Academia

    03:53 - Space, Time, Dimension

    10:40 - Mach’s Principle

    21:33 - Mach Confused Einstein

    24:22 - Two Particle Universe

    31:46 - Carlo Rovelli

    35:02 - Julian’s Ontology

    43:37 - Julian’s Theory ‘Shape Statistics’

    51:11 - Leinbiz’s Philosophical Writings

    56:14 - Expansion of the Universe (Scale Invariance)

    01:05:02 - Cosmological Principle

    01:15:34 - Thermodynamics

    01:17:15 - Entropy and Complexity

    01:30:40 - Wave Function / Double Slit Experiment

    01:39:21 - God

    01:44:48 - The Role of Instruments

    01:47:44 - Etymology of Pattern and Matter

    01:51:25 - Join My Substack!


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    16 November 2024, 5:40 pm
  • 2 hours 15 minutes
    There is No Wave Function | Jacob Barandes

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


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    LINKS MENTIONED:

    - Wigner’s paper ‘Remarks on the Mind-Body Question’: https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/wigner/Wigner_Remarks.pdf

    - Jacob’s lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics

    - John von Neumann’s book on ‘Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics’: https://amzn.to/48OkeVj

    - The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers

    - Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057

    - Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo

    - Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind’s paper on ‘Quantum Necromancy’: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450

    - Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk

    - Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok

    - Ekkolapto’s website: https://www.ekkolapto.org/


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:26 - Jacob's Background

    07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics

    10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?

    16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real

    20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained

    23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics

    30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics

    35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications

    39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms

    45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces

    50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox

    55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics

    01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students

    01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes

    01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes

    01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained

    01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence

    01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory

    1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory

    1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?

    1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition

    1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities

    1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes

    1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers

    1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function

    1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations

    1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies

    1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes

    1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model

    2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?

    2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics

    2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research

    2:12:22 - Outro


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    13 November 2024, 5:42 pm
  • 2 hours 3 minutes
    MIT Scientist on Unifying Cognition and Biology | Manolis Kellis

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


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    - Manolis Kellis’s profile: https://web.mit.edu/manoli/

    - Curt’s article on language: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution

    - Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uey_mUy1vN0

    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Introduction

    02:05 - The Scope of Biological Unification

    06:02 - Biology vs. Physics

    09:31 - DNA as Life’s Language

    13:45 - The Universal Compatibility of DNA

    16:55 - Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Isolation

    20:17 - Layers of Abstraction in Biology

    24:51 - Beyond DNA: The Role of Histones

    30:30 - Protein Folding and Function

    35:26 - How Cells Interpret DNA Signals

    40:24 - The Creativity of Language and Miscommunication

    44:55 - Teaching and Simplification

    51:09 - Evolution of Cognition and Centralized Decision-Making

    57:35 - Vertical vs. Horizontal Evolution

    1:04:20 - Specialization and Society’s Role in Evolution

    1:08:50 - The Future of Biological Understanding


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    8 November 2024, 9:15 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Did 100 Years of Physics Just Shift? | Chiara Marletto

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


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    - Vlatko Vedral’s website: https://www.vlatkovedral.com/

    - Constructor Theory website: https://www.constructortheory.org/

    - Learn more & support Chiara and Vlatko’s projects: https://wolfsonquantumhub.squarespace.com/

    - Chiara’s last appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM

    - Chiara and Vlatko’s paper on Quantum-information methods: https://arxiv.org/html/2410.07262v1

    - Jonathan Oppenheim on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s

    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU

    - Chiara and Vlatko’s additional papers: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/marletto/publications?page=3

    - The Dark History of Anti-Gravity (TOE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc

    - Ai wins big at the Nobels (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Introduction: Potential Falsification of General Relativity

    04:50 - The Quantum Gravity Conundrum

    09:30 - Gravitationally Induced Entanglement (GIE) Explained

    14:10 - Challenges in Testing Quantum Gravity with Current Technology

    19:00 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity

    23:45 - Constructor Theory’s Contribution to Quantum Gravity

    28:30 - Designing the GIE Experiment: Micro Crystals and Superposition

    33:15 - Technological Hurdles in Implementing GIE

    38:00 - Comparing GIE with Previous Experiments (Bose, Sugato)

    42:50 - Feasibility Studies and Experimental Setup Insights

    47:35 - Funding Fundamental Physics: Challenges and Strategies

    52:20 - AI’s Nobel Prize Controversy and Its Impact on Physics

    57:10 - Public Awareness and the Current State of Fundamental Physics

    1:02:00 - Future Directions in Quantum Gravity and Constructor Theory

    1:07:45 - Advice for Researchers: Bridging Theory and Experiment

    1:13:30 - Guidance for Young Physicists: Following Passion Over Trends


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    4 November 2024, 7:01 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    The Crisis in String Theory is Worse Than You Think...[feat. Leonard Susskind]

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


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    LINKS MENTIONED:

    - Conformal Field Theory (book): https://amzn.to/4fooVr8

    - Leonard Susskind Bio: https://physics.stanford.edu/people/leonard-susskind

    - Leonard on The Origins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhszd_wqAgQ

    - Leonard Susskind’s String Theory lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL202191442DB1B300

    - Latham Boyle on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyLeeEFKk04

    - Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=8

    - Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4

    - Stephen Wolfram at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPQ_oSsJgg

    - Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU

    - Cumrun Vafa on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHOoMX4Bqw

    - Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE

    - Garrett Lisi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ulJmfFvd8

    - TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY

    - Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo

    - Sean Carroll’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrxfgDEc2NxY_fRExpDXr87tzRbPCaA5x

    - The de Sitter: https://hal.science/hal-00109682/document

    - Susskind: String theory not a complete picture of how quantum gravity works: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=6252

    - Can we unify quantum mechanics and gravity?: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-unify-quantum-mechanics-and-gravity/

    - New theory claims to unite Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics:

    https://phys.org/news/2023-12-theory-einstein-gravity-quantum-mechanics.html

    - Time and Quantum Mechanics SOLVED? | Lee Smolin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc

    - Fay Dowker on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYHEPCLVas

    - Edward Frenkel on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 - Intro


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    31 October 2024, 4:47 pm
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