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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Theories of Everything
Consciousness
Quantum Mechanics
Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Gravity
Philosophy
String Theory
General Relativity
Free Will
Mathematics
Dark Matter
Quantum Field Theory
Cosmology
Gravity
Physics
Philosophy Of Physics
Dark Energy
Cognition
Simulation Hypothesis
Evolution
Quantum Computing

Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Substack curtjaimungal.substack.com as you get ad-free extras. 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 analy... more

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Adrian Owen
Professor of cognitive neuroscience
Western University
Episode: Adrian Owen: Awake. Aware. Unable to Move.
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Professor at the University of Sydney and author of Other Minds, The Octopus and the Deep Origins of Consciousness
University of Sydney
Episode: Peter Godfrey-Smith: This Scientist Found Earth’s “Alien” Minds
Jacob Tsimerman
Mathematician; Fields Medalist
University of Toronto
Episode: Jacob Tsimerman: He Won Math's Highest Prize. Then Announced the End
Becca Tarnas
Assistant Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
Episode: Becca Tarnas: Did Jung and Tolkien Enter the Same World?
Tim Maudlin
Professor of Philosophy at New York University
New York University
Episode: Tim Maudlin: Quantum Mechanics Explained FROM SCRATCH
Emily Adlam
Professor of Philosophy of Science
University of Oxford (former supervisor), Theories of Everything guest
Episode: Emily Adlam & David Wallace: The Quantum Interpretation That Divides Physicists
David Wallace
Professor of Philosophy of Science
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Emily Adlam & David Wallace: The Quantum Interpretation That Divides Physicists
Ginestra Bianconi
Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, architect of modern network science
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Ginestra Bianconi: The Physicist Who (Unexpectedly) Derived Gravity From Entropy
Philip Mannheim
Professor of theoretical physics
University (unspecified)
Episode: Philip Mannheim: The Story of Conformal Gravity

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Curt Jaimungal
Host of Theories of Everything; Toronto-based filmmaker and interviewer focusing on theoretical physics, consciousness, and related topics.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Learning Physics again

    Completed physics degree 25 years ago. Listening to Curt and his guests reminds me of all the fascinating topics that I missed or just never learnt. Thanks!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ra008
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • Excellent: Insightful & Illuminating

    The host & guests discuss topics in well crafted, thematically designed structured podcasts with: knowledge, intelligence, experience, analytics, nuance, context, courtesy - & - with a profound curiosity for studying & researching, & "understanding" what is known & knowable about our world & ourselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ! ***** !
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show!

    Love the real deep dives in this podcast. You go where no one dares to go. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoolMilk555
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Wading in too deep

    Although I like the topics, half-baked ideas are presented as plausible. The platforming of grifters and pseudoscientists, I believe, is doing a great disservice to scientific literacy at a time when we need that more than ever. Curt, if you’re reading this, please consider the damage you’re doing by propping up and legitimizing people like Chris Langan. You’re one step away from platforming flat-earthers.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Maya Loomis
    United States3 months ago
  • Very good questions.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    M. Reve.
    4 months ago

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Peter Godfrey-Smith: This Scientist Found Earth’s “Alien” Minds
Q: Do earthworms have a mind?
The guest predicts a graded view where some aspects of mentality are present in earthworms, but not in a way that maps neatly onto our typical notion of mind; the discussion suggests varying degrees of selfhood and information processing.
Peter Godfrey-Smith: This Scientist Found Earth’s “Alien” Minds
Q: Why can't we just put out a stipulative definition of mind and just say this is what mind is?
Philosophers argue about the implications of any definition for ethics and action; a single blanket definition may miss how concepts like mind entail different properties and relationships across contexts, and a graded or contextual approach may be more accurate.
Jacob Tsimerman: He Won Math's Highest Prize. Then Announced the End
Q: Did you watch The Odyssey?
No, I didn't watch it; I don't want spoilers and I prefer to avoid knowing the poster or genre of the film I like.
Emily Adlam & David Wallace: The Quantum Interpretation That Divides Physicists
Q: What is the wave function?
David explains that the wave function is a representational tool encoding the properties and relations of a system, not necessarily a thing in itself; for some readings it represents current properties, others predictive relations, with debate over its ontological status.
Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness, Irreducibility, and the Local to Global
Q: How do you see the hard problem of consciousness in relation to local-to-global coherence?
The hard problem is one of several potential obstructions; solving local puzzles does not automatically yield a coherent global picture, and different frameworks (functionalism, panpsychism, etc.) offer incompatible routes to a unified explanation, so the search remains open and contingent on the chosen formalism.

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The show features rigorous conversations at the intersection of theoretical physics, philosophy, consciousness, and AI. Guests range from leading philosophers of physics and cosmologists to AI safety researchers, exploring foundational questions about reality, space-time, quantum mechanics, and the nature of consciousness, often with sharp critiques, fresh interpretations, and practical implications for science and society. Listeners can expect dense, idea-driven discussions that push conceptual boundaries, with a strong emphasis on clear reasoning, technical detail, and thoughtful skepticism. A notable strength is the ability to make abstract topics approachable without sacrificing depth, making it a distinctive place for listeners who wan... more

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