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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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

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.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 analyze variou... more

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Hirosi Ooguri
Theoretical physicist and chair of Caltech's Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.
California Institute of Technology
Episode: Hirosi Ooguri: Could AI Find Physics We Can’t Understand?
Philip Mannheim
Professor of physics at the University of Connecticut who developed conformal gravity.
University of Connecticut
Episode: Philip Mannheim: Dark Matter and General Relativity Explained FROM SCRATCH
Jonathan Gorard
Applied mathematician, co-founder of the Wolfram Physics Project and CEO of Lanyon AI
Lanyon AI / Wolfram Physics Project
Episode: Jonathan Gorard: The Physicist Revolutionizing Physics With AI
Olaf Dreyer
Theoretical physicist who earned his PhD at Penn State and works in finance.
Episode: Olaf Dreyer: This One Number Explains the Beginning
Jim Al-Khalili
Theoretical physicist, Royal Society fellow, host of The Life Scientific
University/Institute not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: Jim Al-Khalili: The (Unsettling) Reason Time Only Runs One Way
Lucrezia Ravera
Physicist at the Polytechnic University of Turin
Polytechnic University of Turin
Episode: Lucrezia Ravera: Take Away the Fields and Spacetime Disappears
Tanya Luhrmann
Professor of Anthropology at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: Tanya Luhrmann: The Experience Is Real. But Is God?
Tim Maudlin
Professor of Philosophy at New York University, founder and director of the John Bell Institute
New York University
Episode: Tim Maudlin: Quantum Nonlocality Explained FROM SCRATCH
Adrian Owen
Professor of cognitive neuroscience
Western University
Episode: Adrian Owen: Awake. Aware. Unable to Move.

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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
    Switzerland3 months 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 States4 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
    Sweden5 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 States5 months ago
  • Very good questions.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    M. Reve.
    6 months ago

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Philip Mannheim: Dark Matter and General Relativity Explained FROM SCRATCH
Q: What is the physical mechanism by which the local knows about the global?
Mannheim says higher-order gravity produces a linear potential that grows with distance, so distant matter can contribute substantially to the gravitational field affecting a galaxy.
Philip Mannheim: Dark Matter and General Relativity Explained FROM SCRATCH
Q: Can you explain that again about the dwarfs?
Mannheim explains that dwarf galaxies show a large gap between measured velocities and the Newtonian expectation from luminous matter even in their inner regions, unlike bright spirals.
Hirosi Ooguri: Could AI Find Physics We Can’t Understand?
Q: Could AI give us an answer to a fundamental question in theoretical physics that we would not be able to understand?
Ooguri considers that possible because human intelligence is not a fundamental ceiling. He hopes people can understand AI's discoveries but says its answers could exceed human comprehension, as a dog may know food is in a refrigerator without understanding how it works.
Hirosi Ooguri: Could AI Find Physics We Can’t Understand?
Q: What is different about physics that requires professionals to evaluate whether a provisional theory is correct or on the right track?
Physics statements are often approximate and lack rigorous mathematical foundations or automatic certification. Unlike proofs checked by Lean, theoretical models also require identifying mathematical structures in natural phenomena, a task for which AI has been less effective so far.
Olaf Dreyer: This One Number Explains the Beginning
Q: Do you have any ideas on consciousness?
Dreyer says consciousness may involve emergent representations that include a relation to a “little I,” but he does not know what mechanism would turn those into subjective experience. He thinks a persuasive explanation would need to show how consciousness arises, not merely reproduce conscious behavior.

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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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