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The Fundamental Why

Saahil and Cary
Philosophy
Physics
Big Bang
Cosmic Inflation
Quantum Mechanics
Big Crunch
Philosophy Of Time
Simulation Hypothesis
Heat Death Theory
Big Rip
Vacuum Decay
Max Tegmark
Doppelgängers
Superposition
Self-Identity
Free Will
Multiverse Theory
Occam's Razor
Nihilism
Astrophysics

Welcome to The Fundamental Why, a biweekly podcast where we dive deep into the fundamentals of physics and philosophy through engaging 15-minute conversations. What sets us apart? We don’t just talk about complex ideas—we break them down from the ground up, asking the "why" behind the "what" and exploring the connections between science, thought, and the human experience.

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What if every choice you ever made—and didn't make—created a new reality? A universe where you missed that train, took that job, or never existed at all. This isn't just science fiction; it's a possibility that emerges from our deepest theories of th... more

How does the universe meet its end? Will it drift into a frozen void, collapse in on itself, or be torn apart by dark energy? In the 3rd episode of The Fundamental Why, Cary and Saahil explore both physics and philosophy: from heat death, the Big Cru... more

How did the universe begin? Was it a divine creation, a quantum glitch, or a line of alien code? In this episode, co-hosts Saahil and Cary explore the origin of everything—from the dramatic Big Bang and cosmic inflation to the mind-bending simulation... more

In this episode, co-hosts Cary and Saahil explore the nature of time through both scientific and philosophical lenses. They discuss its definition, relativity’s impact on time perception, and theories like time dilation, A-Theory vs. B-Theory, and th... more

In this teaser episode, hosts Saahil and Cary introduce The Fundamental Why, a podcast dedicated to exploring the deepest questions in physics and philosophy — from the nature of time and consciousness to the origin and structure of the universe.

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Recent Guests

John Wang
Founder of a STEM nonprofit called Minds in Motion, aimed at inspiring kids to pursue STEM careers.
Minds in Motion
Episode: 4 | The Multiverse

Hosts

Saahil
Co-host of The Fundamental Why and an 11th IB student passionate about math and physics, aiming to make complex subjects accessible to listeners.
Cary
Co-host of The Fundamental Why and an 11th IB student discovering a love for physics and philosophy, contributing to engaging discussions.

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#20
Canada/Science/Physics
Apple Podcasts
#72
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Apple Podcasts
#19
Taiwan/Science/Physics

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4 | The Multiverse
Q: Do you believe, personally, in any of the multiverse theories that we have explained previously?
John expresses uncertainty but acknowledges that multiverse theories are based on multiple scientific theories that still require validation.
4 | The Multiverse
Q: Is the universe really fine-tuned for life, where we can exist, or are we simply in one of the few universes where life can even ask such a question?
John Wang argues that while the conditions on Earth may seem perfect for life, it's possible that it is simply a result of coincidence, highlighting the lack of evidence for life elsewhere in the universe.
1 | The Nature of Time
Q: How does time relate to the Big Bang? What was time like before the Big Bang?
Before the universe originated from the Big Bang, there may have been no change, suggesting that time did not exist, as time is linked to change.
1 | The Nature of Time
Q: Why can we only move forward through the dimension of time and not back?
Time is different from spatial dimensions; in our experience, time moves forward due to the increase of entropy, which leads to more disorder over time.
3 | The End of the Universe
Q: Is there any value in even understanding the end of the universe?
Yes, because investigating the end of the universe may lead to accidental discoveries that could have significant impacts.

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