Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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1. Stephon Alexander: The Autodidactic Universe Learns Its Own Laws

   19 januari 2022 · 1 uur 34 min

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   Stephon Alexander joins Curt to explore the Autodidactic Universe, matrix models versus string theory, and Chern‑Simons gravity, while debating evolutionary cosmology, anomalies, and practical advice for self‑studying advanced physics.0:00 Introduction4:46 BTS banter and framing the conversation6:05 The Autodidactic Universe18:54 BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)26:45 Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn29:06 Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws30:36 Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality36:02 When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused36:55 Chern‑Simons Gravity49:03 Anomaly Cancellations51:43 Klein Gordon equation and renormalization55:55 What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?59:15 Story about Curt's brother's "genius"1:02:40 Doubting your own mathematical abilities1:06:02 Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory1:10:24 Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)1:11:08 How does learning math / physics change with age?1:15:14 Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights1:18:02 No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)1:23:26 Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?1:25:41 Gems in Geometric Unity1:29:12 Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project1:31:05 Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical UnificationSPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off via https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off via https://brilliant.org/TOEEvery episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4xlXUEEnZ6s- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: http… Lees meer

2. Joscha Bach and John Vervaeke: Mind, Idealism, and Computation

   18 januari 2022 · 3 uur 5 min

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   Joscha Bach and John Vervaeke explore the nature of mind, idealism, consciousness, and computation, debating the limits of science and the reality of simulation. They dissect qualia, dualism, and the meaning crisis while questioning ontology and the foundations of physics.0:00 Introduction4:26 Behind the scenes conversation5:48 Joscha on John's work6:52 John on Joscha's work8:58 Defining consciousness, sentience, mind, self17:39 Primary qualia vs experience of qualia25:00 Science vs Joscha's simulated consciousness model34:55 Solution to Dualism35:52 Psychedelic trips mistaken for idealism40:55 Not experiencing the physical world42:30 Skepticism and solipsism problem52:11 What is rationality?55:17 Mysterianism and epistemic boundedness1:00:38 Boundaries of consciousness1:07:08 What is real? Ontology discussion1:22:15 Simulation and Plato's cave1:27:25 Gods as personality archetypes1:29:32 Physics less real than the Forms1:43:58 Academia undervalues dialogue1:57:57 Is truth always good?2:01:45 The meaning crisis2:11:55 Past views changed2:16:17 Consciousness as a government2:21:16 Donald Hoffman: Is spacetime fundamental?2:30:40 Sad Face: Chinese room thought experiment2:36:08 Software as physical law2:43:45 Zanthius: Why should simulation feel anything?2:52:43 Anil Seth: Is consciousness substrate independent?2:55:31 Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- The Anagoge Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/AnagogePodcast- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.… Lees meer

3. Tom DeLonge: Inside To The Stars Academy and the Physics of UFOs

   24 december 2021 · 1 uur 31 min

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   Tom Delonge joins Curt to explore his UFO experiences, the controversy around Skinwalker Ranch, the departure of Luis Elizondo from To The Stars Academy, and the viewpoints of Steven Greer and other insiders.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:10 - Behind the scenes banter (prior to going live)- 00:06:12 - Curt's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:07:18 - Jim Semivan's introduction- 00:10:07 - Tom Delonge's interest in the UFO phenomenon- 00:15:17 - Why the scorn on the UFO topic?- 00:19:02 - What's going on at Skin Walker?- 00:26:50 - Cattle mutilation theories- 00:28:59 - Do the skeptics have a point?- 00:35:52 - Curt's journey delving into physics and UFOs- 00:37:20 - Government's perspective on UFOs (from former CIA employee Jim Semivan)- 00:40:17 - Best arguments AGAINST the UFO phenomenon- 00:45:23 - What was Tom told that "kept him up for days"- 00:52:31 - Why Lue Elizondo / Chris Mellon left the To The Stars Academy- 00:55:50 - TTSA a part of government disinformation?- 01:03:28 - Does the government have alien bodies?- 01:05:27 - Thumbnail reference about "beings"- 01:07:40 - The reason why astronomers don't find evidence of UFOs- 01:11:54 - Project Galileo and the scientific study of aliens- 01:19:29 - Opinion of Steven Greer and CE5- 01:22:10 - What can the audience do to further disclosure and learn more?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LVmxzCF-oeo- Brian Keating's podcast: youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Dec 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pa… Lees meer

4. Carlo Rovelli: Time Is an Illusion and Relational QM Proves It

   17 december 2021 · 3 uur 55 min

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   Carlo Rovelli defends relational quantum mechanics and argues time is an illusion in loop quantum gravity. The conversation weaves philosophy and physics, challenging conventional views of reality and exploring the nature of the universe.0:00 Introduction3:27 The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics12:29 Consistency in the world16:35 Relationships vs things24:05 Visualizing relations33:43 Philosophy and physics45:11 Definition of the Universe51:06 Problems with the concept of Universe56:00 Many Worlds (Carlo's view)1:00 40 Mathematics alone insufficient1:06 13 Sun revolves around Earth analogy1:08 45 Ecumenical approach to Universe and religions1:15 29 Anti-foundationalism in philosophy1:20 04 Entropic/thermal time (illusion)1:38 18 Lee Smolin on time1:48 26 Julian Barbour's theory of time1:56 00 Thoughts on Wolfram's model2:05 08 Thoughts on Sean Carroll's Many Worlds2:14 08 Donald Hoffman and Eric Weinstein2:22 04 What is "real"? (Wittgenstein)2:28 09 Knowledge beyond awareness2:32 25 Philosophy as cure against wrong questions2:43 11 Information paradox analogy2:50 23 Learning math/physics with age2:51 33 Carlo's LQG hindsight2:53 27 [Stephon Alexander] Time in Quantum Gravity2:55 48 [Bernardo Kastrup] Relations and infinite regress3:00 43 Idealism vs Materialism3:12 33 Hard Problem of Consciousness as confusion3:17 36 Philosophical Babies vs Zombies1:38 29 [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity3:23 53 [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience influence on LQG3:34 25 [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead3:38 13 No new ideas needed for quantum gravitySPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- TOE merch (until Dec 2021) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.c… Lees meer

5. Michael Levin: The Morphogenetic Code That Governs All Life

   17 november 2021 · 1 uur 54 min

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   Michael Levin explores the morphogenetic code that governs development, regeneration, and consciousness, highlighting groundbreaking experiments with xenobots and cellular reprogramming, and the implications for health, identity, and future technologies.0:00 Intro3:35 Michael's results of code that isn't genomic7:08 What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast)8:30 Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first)17:01 Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result?20:42 Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized?23:23 DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software27:22 Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa32:23 What is the Self? (on identity and ego)33:55 Living robots (xenobots)44:50 The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now47:15 Perception and the morphogenetic code51:06 Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans?52:18 Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code54:38 Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work55:53 [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code57:05 Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment58:17 5G and its possible effects?1:00 32 Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints1:02 34 How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play?1:05 57 Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics?1:07 13 The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles1:16 18 Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person1:18 13 [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people?1:19 48 Morphoceuticals1:22 03 [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically?1:23 46 [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"?1:28 36 [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate?1:31 23 [Tom] Penrose's and Ham…

6. Curt Jaimungal: Podcasting, UFOs, Consciousness, and Theories of Everything

   28 oktober 2021 · 2 uur 10 min

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   Curt Jaimungal on podcasting, UFO phenomena, consciousness, and the search for a Theory of Everything. He shares personal routines, debates with guests, and explores fringe ideas from quantum theory to alien disclosure.0:00 Introduction1:39 Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach?4:04 Research methods and chill7:31 Responding to comments8:26 High school grades9:37 Podcast lighting10:36 Roy Dopson: TOE and god belief11:52 Leo Gura vs Chris Langan12:10 5‑year outlook13:55 Anime and Tom DeLonge14:49 Daily spiritual routine16:14 Frank Yang and audience extremism18:39 Fasting and sleep18:51 The Zignal: fusion dance question19:11 Skinwalker, aliens, favorite video23:29 Left‑wing views Curt likes24:18 Lue Elizondo hat question26:22 The Zignal: advice for podcasters27:04 Kava, UFOs, anti‑Christ, Lazar, US UAPs30:02 Work‑life balance30:29 Disease‑free birth, loving strangers32:57 Music and guitar33:59 CTMU?34:26 Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup34:59 Time travel & NDEs36:05 Travis Walton details39:08 Leaving mathematics39:48 Preferred TOE and interview request41:06 Current UFO thoughts42:03 Materialists on channel45:05 Innovation from the fringe48:40 Lucid dreaming, Lazar, altered states49:28 Interview skills, Klee Irwin50:24 After‑death wishes, livestream privacy54:22 Leo Gura Part 3, Elizondo breadcrumbs, belief in God56:51 Indian?, Joscha Bach chat, movies, TOE book1:00 16 TOE impact, after death, interview prep1:02 48 Hollywood disclosure?1:04 23 Last meal, guest acquisition1:05 47 Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking pace1:09 24 Roger Penrose, IQ, Spiral Dynamics, Elizondo1:11 17 String Theory, briefings, alien monitoring1:16 07 Taboo topics, fascination with TOEs1:16 53 Writing routine, Chris Langan interview, podcast thinking1:24 00 Thomas Campbell, favorite TOE, question for Lazar1:26 09 Robert Lanza, Balaji, audience reaction1:29 14 Not challenging Jeremy Corbell, self‑break1:32 16 Chris Le…

7. Luis Elizondo: What "Somber" Means and the Biological UFO Evidence

   21 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Luis Elizondo discusses UFO phenomena, including biological samples, remote viewing, and the somber tone surrounding recent disclosures. They explore evidence, government secrecy, and the challenges of proving extraordinary claims.0:00 Intro4:13 What's been keeping Lue busy?10:03 Shape shifting / mimicking aliens13:36 Orbs and UFOs: drones or cloaked?17:07 Tom Delonge on orbs and CE519:19 Breadcrumbs dropped by gov't22:20 AATIP restrictions26:25 Why authorities suppress UFO truth32:23 Duration of alien presence45:39 Other evidence sources48:47 Evidence UFOs are craft51:14 Compelling occupant photos52:37 Truth & reconciliation petition57:45 High strangeness & hitchhiker effect1:06 12 The Adam and Eve event1:07 34 AAWSAP vs AATIP involvement1:09 59 Remote viewing1:11 25 Disclosure and engagement1:12 45 Transmedium travel1:16 28 Biological material collected1:17 06 Warp drives without motion1:17 56 Tax forms for AATIP proof1:21 32 Anjali & direct UFO communications1:24 13 Preparing for post-disclosure1:27 50 Greer on Lue's somber comment1:37 46 Tyson & anti-disparagement1:44 20 Extraordinary claims require evidence1:47 48 Idealist vs Materialist1:52 45 Why Curt is interested1:56 11 Lue's audience question2:04 38 Alien abduction experiences2:07 45 Cattle mutilations2:13 16 Zimmernacht2:13 56 Allies of Humanity2:14 23 Key questions to ask2:15 47 More reasons against disclosure2:21 39 Pale blue dot perspective2:29 22 Gov't knowledge of UFOs2:30 48 Language & telepathy limits2:31 30 Cryptoterrestrials2:32 21 Project Crystal Knight / Serpo2:32 47 Lue's "holy s**t" moments2:33 44 NDA & new book2:36 19 Men in black intimidation2:40 31 Curt addresses audienceSPONSORS:- Shortform: 5‑day trial and 20% discount - https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Merch (until end of Oct) - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter … Lees meer

8. Les Stroud: Survivorman on Bigfoot, Orbs, and Wilderness Anomalies

   9 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 39 min

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   Les Stroud (Survivorman) reveals Bigfoot encounters and orb sightings during wilderness filmmaking They compare investigating cryptids to exploring the unknown, delve into altered states and existential questions, and consider what it means to be creative in a world of fame and mystery.0:00 Introduction3:13 Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception7:19 Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les)8:46 Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood12:48 The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey15:16 What drives Les' output? Is it pure creativity?17:27 The peace in not mattering18:51 Altered states21:19 It's okay to be a multitasker22:06 Wim Hoff method23:52 Elements of filmmaking purposefully NOT included in Survivorman27:12 People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.)29:49 Ratio of filmed footage to edited content31:12 What art has largely become34:42 How meticulous filmmaking is40:20 Techniques for making episodes engaging44:24 Permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE)49:57 Is anything separate from God?54:51 Bigfoot and consciousness58:08 Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs1:03:53 Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot1:05:56 Never before told story about a being speaking to Les1:09:09 Orbs1:11:20 UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les)1:16:14 Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end1:18:27 [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show?1:19:34 [Boukm3n] Limits and mindset in survival1:21:05 [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you strength?1:21:53 [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions1:22:43 [James McKevitt] Long term damage from extreme survival outings?1:23:41 [Jimi Lee] The great reset1:25:41 [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is most important skill?1:27:15 [Phillip Wareham] Prepping for climate change and EMP/solar storms?1:29:42 Will Les do a survival online course?1:30:44 [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot interd… Lees meer

9. Jonathan Blow: What Game Design Reveals About Consciousness

   28 september 2021 · 3 uur 39 min

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   Jonathan Blow: game mechanics, consciousness, free will0:00 Intro2:46 Jon recounts people using him for clicks5:53 Too many wannabe gurus, lack of instruction8:00 Curt's manipulation of formal film aspects9:34 Goal of understanding the universe17:23 Understanding self vs universe19:41 Limits of language and truth25:10 Video game design and building a TOE33:22 What works in Braid aesthetics44:03 Game mechanics vs theme54:29 Struggling to explain true art56:06 True art vs propaganda1:04 01 Dislike of contemporary art1:12 06 Jon on game reviews and art1:32 32 Specifics of Jon's game design1:42 02 Rupert Spira in The Witness1:47 08 Original ideas are difficult1:49 34 Meditation and insights2:00 20 Materialism vs qualia vs stories vs models2:06 25 Wolfram's physics model2:09 21 Free will is too simple2:16 12 Super Bunyhop & Joseph Anderson review2:16 39 Dunkey?2:16 45 VR interesting but not for immersion2:22 54 Stanley Parable2:23 36 OpenAI applied to games2:26 00 Unreal Engine 5 hype?2:31 24 [ForceField] Henri Bergson2:32 49 [stef] Subconscious artistic expression2:34 41 [Steven Brent] Games vs other media emotions2:36 45 [Pooja Soni] Games helping mental illness2:40 27 [James R] Mind uploading2:43 31 [Tom] Analytic vs intuitive vs supra‑rational2:45 34 [Chris Merola] Sausage Roll praised2:48 42 [championchap] Aphantasia and design2:49 50 [Brian Mauch] Industry criticism2:51 41 [James Jones] Neuralink2:53 37 [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai language opinions2:56 33 [Lara Lebeu] Connection to non‑duality teachers2:59 35 Societal stagnation point3:04 00 [Mr. K] Kojima speculation3:04 16 [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Braid copycats3:06 31 [Wes Lord] Burnout and motivation3:08 45 [bc1n0] Beta access request3:10 54 [Michael Bespalov] Hades early access model3:13 22 Playtesting methods3:15 25 [Ivan] Free speech3:21 07 Weinstein, Thiel, stagnation revisit3:26 02 SCRUM vs Kanban work proce…

10. Ross Coulthart: The Wilson Memos and the Fight for UFO Disclosure

    24 september 2021 · 3 uur 17 min

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    Acclaimed journalist Ross Coulthart investigates the UFO phenomenon, discussing the Wilson memo, the SAFIRE project, and human abductions. The episode explores evidence, government involvement, and the broader implications for science and society.SPONSORS:- Curiosity Stream: 25% off https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOEb- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- In Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Sight-Investigation-Impossible-Science/dp/B09B7ZJ9TP/ (not an affiliate link)- ALGO's podcast (Amjad's): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Tom Delonge / Brian Keating / Jim Semivan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSdg3nwxoo- The UFO Podcast with Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpgwNkO7fY- Truthseekers (Steve Cambian): https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo interview ("somber"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM- Project Unity podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectUnity- Red Panda Koala (Tom Delonge documentary): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSbzThCfsiETLp3eOdVkNw- NASA Footage (STS-48 Shuttle): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vVvEdPXOXg- James Oberg's debunk: http://www.jamesoberg.com/sts48.html- Ross Coulthart's documentary (UFO Phenomenon): https://youtu.be/sm6AL5lA4Zc- Order it here: https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI- Brian Keating YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Better Left Unsaid do… Lees meer

11. Curt Jaimungal Reads "Is God a Taoist?" by Raymond Smullyan

    22 september 2021 · 59 min

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    Curt reads Raymond Smullyan’s essay “Is God A Taoist?” and offers commentary on its playful logic and Taoist perspective on divinity. He also reflects on Smullyan’s broader influence as a mathematician and philosopher. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw - Raymond Smullyan's book: amazon.com/Tao-Silent-Raymond-M-Smullyan/dp/0060674695/ (not an affiliate link) - Read along with the excerpt: https://www.mit.edu/people/dpolicar/writing/prose/text/godTaoist.html - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com Lees meer

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12. Leo Gura: Ego Death, God, and Whether Reality Is a Dream

    21 september 2021 · 7 uur 36 min

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    Leo Gura and Curt dive into ego death, the nature of God, and whether reality is a dream, weaving these themes into a broader discussion of theories of everything. The conversation blends philosophy, physics, and personal insight, ending with an open AMA segment.- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.com- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YspFR9JAq3w- Part 1 with Leo Gura (watch first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-w8k4smC74- Chris Langan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA- Frank Yang (questions): https://www.youtube.com/post/UgwC63Ol9xj3GyR3Ef94AaABCQ- Tyler Goldstein's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K52EW8SxJVw- Fakery's analysis of Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJ5cuguHNc- Steve Scully's TOE: https://www.cascadinguniverse.org/- Unreleased and unlisted Matthew Phillips interview: https://youtu.be/DTC6ZW4_VKk- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Lees meer

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13. Noam Chomsky: Why Sam Harris Is Wrong About Consciousness

    11 september 2021 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges evidence-based belief limits and debates vaccine mandates and phenomenology The dialogue also weaves in debates with Sam Harris, Husserlian phenomenology, and Kripkenstein’s rule‑following paradox, offering a deep dive into both scientific and continental perspectives.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:10 - Beliefs with least evidence- 00:03:45 - Phenomenology and consciousness- 00:05:50 - Hume as rationalist?- 00:08:05 - Retrocausality and free will- 00:09:55 - Descriptivist vs causal theory- 00:18:36 - Meaning of cognitive plan- 00:20:47 - Recursion in human language- 00:22:39 - Stone duality and formal languages- 00:25:40 - Pre‑linguistic consciousness- 00:28:39 - Consciousness-language link- 00:30:37 - Multiculturalism vs progress- 00:34:18 - Sam Harris Middle East debate- 00:37:38 - Mandated vaccination trust- 00:46:10 - Chomsky on Stoicism- 00:47:48 - Continental philosophy overview- 00:48:28 - Animal agriculture ethics- 00:54:57 - Language after brain trauma- 00:56:35 - Universal grammar legacy- 01:02:45 - Questions for Noam- 01:05:36 - Kripkenstein paradoxSPONSORS:- CuriosityStream: Use code TOE to save 25% off today. https://curiositystream.thld.co/TOE- Brilliant: 20% off. https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: for supply chain AI. http://algo.com Lees meer

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14. Dror Bar-Natan: What Knots Reveal About Quantum Field Theory

    9 september 2021 · 2 uur 48 min

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    Dror Bar‑Natan on the deep connections between knot theory and quantum field theory, insights from Ed Witten and Eric Weinstein, and reflections on mathematical research, teaching, and creativity.0:00 Introduction3:29 Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory10:19 Another QFT / Knot Theory connection20:46 Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar‑Natan's PhD on Chern‑Simons24:08 Homology and Cohomology32:54 Dror's average day / routines / laziness35:23 What is "work" for a Professor?36:50 All the research is to support teaching41:34 Motivated examples missing in math teaching47:35 More creative when younger or older?48:43 Being "systematic" with learning and research50:37 Rant against theorems and proofs54:51 What understanding a mathematical concept looks like1:03:35 On laziness, strengths, weaknesses in math1:07:47 Advice for the struggling mathematician1:09:30 What Dror learned from Ed Witten1:12:12 On Eric Weinstein1:19:32 Knot Theory and Physics (again)1:20:10 Why can't 2/3D physics extend to 4 easily?1:34:21 Hard Problem of Consciousness1:35:54 Problems Dror thinks about daily1:37:49 Direction for mathematics research1:40:26 Philosophy of math (ultra‑finitism)1:44:45 Pure math in service to applied math1:47:14 How to learn a new field of math1:47:15 Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics1:48:28 On IQ1:51:06 Biology / psychology / philosophy1:54:03 What led him into math? Can anyone learn advanced math?2:03:52 New research institutions outside academia?2:06:04 Bias in academia2:10:15 Who's a mathematician and who's not?2:14:31 Knot theory and protein folding?2:19:49 Is math a human construct?2:22:50 Does he believe in god?5:19:49 Ramanujan and his Goddess2:23:47 Story about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma2:30:27 Bible Code and applying advanced math2:37:26 Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" 1+1=2?SPONSORS:RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Patreon: https:…

15. Leo Gura: Infinite Consciousness, God Realization, and Free Will

    5 september 2021 · 6 uur 1 min

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    Curt Jaimungal and Leo Gura explore infinite consciousness, god realization, free will, and love, weaving together physics, philosophy, and personal experience. The conversation dives into nondualism, solipsism, psychedelics, and moral questions while questioning the nature of reality.0:00 Introduction4:15 Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism10:12 Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung14:05 Embodying a philosophy22:35 Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism27:08 Physics and consciousness depend on one another32:36 Reality is a dream and truth45:12 Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem1:11 02 Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies1:27 25 Using language is delusive and deficient1:30 49 The two kinds of "love"1:43 19 Being precise with one's words1:59 25 Free will2:15 23 The reason the universe was created2:23 55 Creation and destruction (the same? different?)2:30 03 Paradoxes and contradictions2:41 34 Meditative exercise for God realization2:55 56 On Donald Hoffman3:08 15 Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?)3:19 34 Ego, and free will3:26 43 Leo's own self-deception3:29 37 The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories)3:49 50 On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape4:01 35 Experimentations with psychedelics4:09 42 How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism4:19 05 On attachment (beneficial or not?)4:22 51 Thomas Campbell4:30 31 Bernardo Kastrup4:33 47 Frank Yang4:51 28 Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt)5:03 49 Curt is too selfish to have a TOE5:05 52 When you realize you're God, the universe ends5:09 11 Why use the term "God"?5:12 58 Principle of impermanence not impermanent?5:14 39 Proof that you have free will5:19 49 "Everyone has good intentions"5:23 08 Hate comes from love5:31 45 Interview with Matthew Phillips of TranscendSPONSORS:- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brill… Lees meer

16. Travis Walton: What I Saw Inside the UFO That Took Me

    8 augustus 2021 · 2 uur 24 min

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    Travis Walton recounts his UFO abduction experience, describing alien faces and the craft's interior The conversation also explores his experiences with psychedelics, the physics of the craft, and the broader UFO phenomenon.0:00 Introduction3:38 Why Travis sees many UFOs5:01 Saqib Ali: incident aspect he avoids7:03 I-5 pyramidal UFO sighting8:39 Pregnant girlfriend alien experience11:43 Does Travis regret the abduction?13:24 DMT, psychedelics and aliens14:41 Consciousness and telepathy16:27 jonny 80: new tech memories19:54 New screen details22:47 Steve Cambian: Roger Lier association26:31 Roger Mawby: alien face with nose and mouth?27:00 Did Travis watch Betty Hill case?27:46 Steve Cambian: Mike Rogers hoax claim35:16 Who is the filmmaker against Travis?40:11 Archer: Skinny Bob41:01 Smells inside the craft41:45 Jackson Vega: thoughts on Steven Greer1:40:54 Randol: were aliens part of craft?1:41:53 Jason Brown: other physical evidence?1:43:54 Dynomyte Bizquick: gravity on craft?1:45:37 How did aliens walk?1:46:33 Benito: did they heal you?1:47:24 Impact on view of death and God1:48:29 Kelley Waldrip accusation of lying1:54:21 Eve Clancy: multiple abductions?1:54:59 Bilbo Baggins: UAP disclosures same craft?1:55:55 Noise of the craft1:58:08 John Doe: UFO story origin1:58:54 Buck Fanx: communication between beings1:59:24 Freedom Loving Fool: underwater vs aerial?1:59:40 Freedom Fighter: UFOs as psy ops?2:02:05 Dynomyte Bizquick: alien depictions vs sightings2:02:50 Testing clothes for radiation2:03:21 Stephon Exodus: amazement at repeated questions2:04:48 Steve Cambien: Roger Lier inspect pregnant girlfriend?2:08:25 Tim: recall signs / symbolsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0Myis6JOaZw- Prof. Brian Keating's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1- Steven Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyK7hcP5xVlWNI3h6T5_UQ- Je… Lees meer

17. Atlas, Matthew Widen, and Curt Jaimungal: Consciousness and Nondualism

    3 augustus 2021 · 2 uur 41 min

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    Atlas and Matthew join Curt Jaimungal to explore podcasting, consciousness, and nondualism, drawing connections between their respective shows and broader philosophical questions.- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMgRESOURCES:- Simulation with Atlas podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6JhS4GvWf3AJfOTfkrse2w- Adopt Responsibility with Matthew Widen podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwP_qFSXmDs-79VMFmcQQw/- Fakery’s brutally honest commentary on the Simulation podcast with Curt and Atlas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnK6ynHxMg Lees meer

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18. Zubin Damania: How Non-Dualism and Fasting Reshape Consciousness

    2 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 2 min

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    Zubin Damania joins Curt Jaimungal to explore nondualism, fasting, consciousness, and the ways self‑fulfilling beliefs shape our reality. The conversation weaves personal anecdotes, scientific skepticism, and meditation practice into a lively discussion about free will and the limits of language.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:02 - Similarities between ZdoggMD and Theories of Everything- 00:09:34 - Uncertainty and the present moment- 00:13:11 - Self deception and lies- 00:22:59 - The nature of reality and ancient texts (Bible, Vedas, etc.)- 00:28:06 - Curt's problems with sleeping- 00:39:11 - Free will and too much chatter in the brain- 00:47:54 - Nonduality (who's experiencing the experiences?)- 00:54:24 - Belief isn't just a "thought"- 01:02:34 - Limits of language- 01:08:22 - Limits of science- 01:10:50 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 01:23:05 - Placebo and self-fulfilling beliefs being as primary as consciousness- 01:28:07 - Atheism and Sam Harris- 01:34:20 - What's fundamental, in nondualism?- 01:37:14 - Nondualism is nihilism- 01:51:41 - The public's mistrust of "science" is warranted- 02:00:57 - As podcasters, should we delete comments that decelerate conversations?- 02:05:38 - When certain topics / viewpoints become demonitized, suspicion is raised- 02:12:10 - Fasting and difficulty sleeping- 02:15:46 - Zubin and Curt exchange podcasting foibles- 02:24:17 - Rationality doesn't motivate you, and perhaps shouldn't.- 02:32:20 - Admonishments against being "left" or "right"- 02:44:40 - Live audience questions answered by Zubin on meditation and nondualismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comEvery episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://d… Lees meer

19. Richard Dolan: UFOs, the Wilson Memo, and Psychedelic Connections

    1 augustus 2021 · 3 uur 3 min

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    Richard Dolan discusses UFO encounters, the controversial Wilson memos, Bob Lazar’s claims, and the role of psychedelics in alien experiences. The conversation also explores underwater UFO bases, inter‑alien politics, and how to study the UAP phenomenon scientifically.0:00 Introduction4:51 UFO hit by nuclear bomb10:21 Common ufology myth12:12 Why aliens don’t harm us17:41 Underwater UFO base evidence21:23 Alien inter‑species conflict27:16 High strangeness31:37 Remote viewing evidence42:46 Sleep paralysis and ET45:38 Paul Benowitz, Mount Archuleta54:06 Ufology community infighting1:06:35 Studying UAP data sets1:09:59 Skinwalker1:13:05 UFOs and Bigfoot1:17:39 CIA deathbed interview claim1:20:16 Wilson Memos credibility1:40:20 Bob Lazar truthfulness1:51:52 Israeli space head on UFOs1:56:39 Aliens call us "containers"1:58:16 Convince me of aliens2:04:11 Psychedelics, DMT, alien encounters2:06:50 Avi Loeb’s Project Galileo2:08:08 Ross Coulthart black budget2:08:57 World reaction to alien sighting2:13:02 Bill Clinton “hands are tied”2:20:23 COVID and aliens2:24:46 Access to alien tech strategy2:31:09 Losing humanity and freedoms2:37:12 Credible UFO figures2:39:49 Identifying misinformation2:43:49 Lack of clear UFO video2:50:43 Alien body picturesSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI - http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything-… Lees meer

20. Chris Langan: The Highest-IQ American on God, Reality, and Free Will

    14 juli 2021 · 4 uur 19 min

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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNAChris Langan, highest recorded IQ in America, on his CTMU theory of everything. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE http://algo.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingLANGAN: http://CTMUradio.com http://CTMU.org https://www.patreon.com/CTMU https://twitter.com/RealChrisLangan00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 Time to learn the CTMU 00:09:52 Intro to the CTMU 00:12:03 Syntax/Semantics duality (Stone) 00:13:26 Syntactic covering, cognitive vs reality syntax 00:14:38 "Language" closer to reality than math 00:15:19 Love and "inner expansion" 00:16:28 No "literal interpretation" 00:17:47 Standard physics as linear-ectomorphic semi-model 00:19:59 Zeno's paradox, continuity, real numbers 00:22:00 The conspansive manifold 00:24:03 Meta-simultaneity 00:25:58 CTMU set theory vs ZFC 00:28:15 Metaformal vs formal systems 00:32:37 Free will and telic recursion 00:34:17 Evil is incoherent 00:35:20 Syndiffeonesis and metalanguage hierarchy 00:37:32 Difference from sameness (monism) 00:40:00 Mach's principle 00:42:08 Expanding universe: into what? 00:44:37 How Chris came up with the CTMU 00:45:41 Newcomb's paradox and free will 00:55:16 Unary relations and syndiffeonesis 00:57:02 You participate in what you perceive 01:01:38 A TOE must explain cognition 01:03:19 Many Worlds is "hogwash" 01:08:17 Existence as a choice to exist 01:12:58 Definition of G.O.D. 01:14:16 Can a particle be evil? 01:15:25 Good vs evil in the CTMU 01:17:14 Human vs Te…

21. Jeremy Corbell: The June UFO Report, Bob Lazar, and New Footage

    24 juni 2021 · 1 uur 32 min

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    Jeremy Corbell joins Curt Jaimungal to dissect the June Report, the Bob Lazar saga, and newly released UAP footage, questioning government credibility and the nature of alien evidence. The discussion also explores related topics such as consciousness, psychedelics, and the broader cultural impact of UFO disclosures.0:00 Introduction3:26 Convincing ET / alien footage5:45 What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story?7:16 Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth)13:33 Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges?15:41 What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen20:43 Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer?24:28 Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO?26:45 What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources?28:56 Contact via remote viewing30:23 UFOs and Bigfoot31:30 Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on33:05 The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?)35:46 Why cattle mutilations?37:15 Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens40:19 What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does?42:41 Correlation between climate and UFOs?43:05 Mick West debunks45:47 Salvador Pais48:23 Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar?48:44 Familiar with Tr3b?51:09 Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help?53:37 June Report... what's coming?55:19 Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 194557:56 Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels?59:36 International effort / president's don't even know1:02 39 We're "containers"... what does that mean?1:03 43 Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates?1:07 33 How did the UFO know where the cap point was?1:10 45 Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored1:12 48 Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016?1:13 21 Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent?1:16 58 Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAP… Lees meer

22. Luis Elizondo: UFOs, Skinwalker, and the Invisible College

    23 juni 2021 · 2 uur 50 min

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    Luis Elizondo discusses the newly released June UFO report, explores how UFOs are classified, and connects consciousness, remote viewing, and the concept of an Invisible College to the UAP phenomenon. He also addresses skeptics, the role of psychedelics, and the cultural impact of sites like Skinwalker Ranch.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:45 - UFO classification by size- 00:08:27 - The June Report overview- 00:13:19 - Why revelations now?- 00:14:07 - Remote viewing and aliens- 00:15:41 - Invisible College and Hal Puthoff- 00:17:57 - Tellurian / mundane explanations- 00:23:06 - Government UAP checklist- 00:26:00 - Transmedium travel vs spoofing- 00:31:37 - Are they demons? Angels?- 00:34:21 - Communication with UAPs?- 00:39:11 - Psychedelics and UAPs- 00:41:20 - Why not reveal all info?- 00:49:13 - World if public knew Lue does- 00:50:10 - Tom Delong calls them “the Others”- 00:50:43 - Opinion on Bob Lazar, aliens as "containers"- 00:53:26 - Frequency of abductions- 00:55:58 - UAPs underwater in Nimitz case?- 00:56:54 - Does USA have alien bodies?- 00:57:41 - Skinwalker Ranch and Bigfoot- 01:05:29 - Audience thanks- 01:06:11 - Questions the public should ask- 01:06:49 - Lue's predictions fulfilled- 01:08:04 - International UAP effort- 01:08:59 - Lue's personal encounter- 01:09:34 - Nimitz "cap point" explanation- 01:10:35 - Was Sam Harris contacted?- 01:11:09 - World if public knew Lue does- 01:14:24 - Advice for Curt on TOEs and UAPs- 01:15:28 - Is Lue a misinformation agent?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca… Lees meer

23. Rupert Spira: Non-Duality, God, and What Happens When You Die

    18 juni 2021 · 4 uur 54 min

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    Rupert Spira explores non‑dualism, the nature of consciousness and the mystery of death, offering direct‑path meditation insights and philosophical reflections. The conversation weaves together personal practice, scientific perspectives and timeless teachings to examine how awareness underlies reality.0:00 Introduction6:07 Overview of non‑dualism9:09 Experience vs consciousness vs awareness10:31 Quote on ignorance and understanding14:29 Discovering self beyond thoughts17:09 Meditative exercise on union33:14 Awareness of not being aware?48:34 Why only one consciousness?51:54 Consciousness as fundamental1:04 55 Infinite consciousness becoming finite1:09 17 No real things1:11 40 Definition of enlightenment1:14 47 Atheists/materialists and peace1:21 30 Body pain vs mind peace1:28 19 Consciousness as happiness1:34 55 Logos1:40 35 Donald Hoffman & Bernardo Kastrup1:48 03 Psychedelics1:58 01 Consciousness as love2:00 19 Love, truth, beauty unity2:04 12 Psychological suffering veiled happiness2:07 31 Truths that break you2:17 40 New age missing malice2:24 26 Rupert's speech style2:27 07 Does infinite consciousness speak?2:29 15 Why suffering exists2:43 04 Overlapping consciousness & objective world2:49 40 Materialists vs non‑dualism2:51 22 Curt's fractal theory3:00 17 Death and continuation3:06 11 Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)3:18 48 Hubur Galula question3:23 44 Functional vs dysfunctional attachments3:25 37 Inannawhimsey question3:35 22 Rebecca Briggs question3:42 10 Why separation?3:47 59 Descartes debate3:52 27 East vs West non‑dualism history3:57 59 Prodigal son interpretation4:02 59 Prayer vs meditationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.com- Patreon: support at https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast… Lees meer

24. Stephen Wolfram: Black Holes, Infinity, and Computational Reality

    8 juni 2021 · 2 uur 18 min

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    Stephen Wolfram dives deep into his Wolfram Physics project, tackling causal graphs, computational equivalence, and the nature of consciousness while also debating alien communication and the reality of infinity. He shares his perspectives on cryptocurrencies, black holes, and how to build a personal Theory of Everything.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:26 - Behind the scenes- 00:04:00 - Critiques of Wolfram (unread papers)- 00:10:39 - Wolfram Model overview- 00:29:35 - Causal vs multiway graph- 00:39:42 - Global confluence & causal invariance- 00:44:06 - Rulial space- 00:49:05 - Build your own TOE- 00:54:00 - Computational reducibility- 00:59:14 - Communicating with aliens- 01:06:06 - Extraterrestrials everywhere- 01:10:03 - Universe consciousness & intelligence- 01:13:03 - Do photons experience time?- 01:15:07 - Speed of light in rulial space- 01:16:37 - Principle of computational equivalence- 01:21:13 - Irreducibility vs undecidability- 01:23:47 - Is infinity real?- 01:28:08 - Discrete vs continuous space- 01:33:40 - Testing discrete space with CMB- 01:34:35 - Multiple dimensions of time- 01:36:12 - Defining beauty in math- 01:37:29 - Particles as black holes in branchial space- 01:39:44 - New Feynman stories- 01:43:52 - Holographic principle & AdS/CFT- 01:46:38 - Wolfram on cryptocurrencies- 01:57:38 - Einstein equations in economics- 02:03:04 - Revolutionizing a field as a beginner- 02:04:50 - Bonus thoughts and questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI at http://algo.comEvery episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Link to the Wolfram project: https://www.wolframphysics.org/- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.… Lees meer

25. Jacques Vallee and Kevin Knuth: The Physics Behind UFO Phenomena

    8 juni 2021 · 2 uur 41 min

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    Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth explore psychedelics-UFO connections and examine the Trinity case physics They also discuss the Trinity case, consciousness encounters, and how scientific research can legitimize the study of UFOs.0:00 Introduction4:38 Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else5:11 Vallée summarizes the Trinity case7:34 Physics of UFO craft12:03 This case has never been revealed to the public17:09 Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced?21:23 Pattern of UFO sightings and nuclear tests22:08 How the aliens and craft looked at the Trinity site30:24 UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base36:26 Consciousness and alien encounters37:47 Creatures behavior in their craft41:11 Visions beamed into your head48:49 Biblical and apocalyptical visions58:30 Psychedelics and UFO's1:03 28 Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, Idealism1:09 43 Motives and intent of the aliens1:16 28 Studying UFO's is "non-sense"1:21 20 UFO's in space (recorded incidents)1:25 58 June report 2021 preview1:30 40 UFO research and ball lightning publication issues1:33 04 Compelling video not declassified1:33 53 Mick West and skeptics1:37 15 Peer‑reviewed research on UFO's1:44 16 Secrets above the President of the USA1:48 47 Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo credibility1:51 54 Metallurgical analysis of UFO parts1:53 55 Violence in Brazilian UFO cases1:56 54 Physics of UFO "beams"1:57 56 Why disclosure is happening now2:01 28 Legitimizing UFO research in academia2:03 01 Defining study of the UFO phenomenon2:09 42 Jacques' future work on alien material2:11 29 Recovering alien debris from Trinity case2:20 36 Operation Highjump2:21 55 New Navy footage2:23 52 Bob Lazar and "containers"2:28 57 More on Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth2:32 27 Chat with Mick WestSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: http://algo.com for supply chain AI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.… Lees meer

26. Noam Chomsky AMA: Nietzsche, Godel, and the Fear of Death

    2 juni 2021 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Noam Chomsky (MIT) on mortality, UFO disclosures, cryptocurrency, and his encounter with Kurt Gödel. He fielded questions from philosophy and politics to neuroscience and the future of AI.0:00 Introduction2:29 [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics?4:06 [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language?5:03 [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics?5:44 [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political?7:56 [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines?10:04 [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness13:39 [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience?16:58 [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad?17:53 [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system?22:42 [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon?23:28 [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens31:04 [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school?31:38 [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not?32:46 [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages?34:02 [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality35:52 [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty39:19 [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will41:48 [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met48:08 [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky51:45 [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet?53:06 [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92?54:30 [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement55:37 [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal?1:01 56 [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche?2:28 12 [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others1:04 20 [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on… Lees meer

27. Kastrup vs. Vervaeke: Mind Upload and the Shadow (Round 2 Debate)

    22 mei 2021 · 4 uur 10 min

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    Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke on mind uploading, shadow integration, and consciousness.0:00 Intro2:32 Round 1 summary10:29 Best counter to John's and Bernardo's position28:42 Vedanta, Brahma, and Lucid Dreaming40:45 Local vs global consciousness, and meta-consciousness43:40 Psychedelics and experiencing "mind at large"46:10 Whitehead and prehension51:40 John and Bernardo have moved closer philosophically55:39 Karl Friston's "inference"52:30 How to improve as an interviewer57:46 Transjectivity, and rejecting both the blank slate and romanticism1:02 42 Bernardo began as an "objectivist"1:08 15 Mind Uploading is nonsense1:12 58 Joscha Bach knows nothing about consciousness1:24 12 There's no "simulation" of consciousness. Who's the illusion occurring to?1:29 56 Growth doesn't stop when you're 20. We need more than the propositional.1:36 03 "Idolatry of the nerds" and how "thinking" is just one function of the psyche.1:39 25 Respecting the elderly1:41 52 Having mode vs. the Being mode1:48 05 Love is a kind of knowing. On "agape"1:58 30 Love is a part of nature, but not the only part.2:05 54 How to integrate the Shadow2:10 57 The processes that make us adaptive, make us self deceptive.2:13 18 Internal family systems therapy2:21 08 Curt's personal confession2:28 12 We think we must "win" but we must surrender. Surrender to what you are.2:34 40 Trying not to try2:40 05 Personal stories of darkness, from John and Bernardo2:50 50 Self knowledge, self acceptance, and "participating" in this world2:54 34 Bernardo and John are the opposite of how they seem. John more "woo" and Bernardo anti-"woo"2:58 37 Bernardo's shadow3:01 35 We need to reintegrate humor in spirituality3:05 28 How to build the modern religion?3:33 44 Where to find more about John and Bernardo3:39 36 BONUS [MrChocolateCookie] The paradox of trying not to try3:44 07 BONUS [Queerdo] Veganism and spiritual bypassing3:57 03 BONUS [David] What did you enjoy most about this conversation?3:59 33 BONUS John takes… Lees meer

28. Anthony Metivier: How to Remember Everything (And Why It Matters)

    16 mei 2021 · 3 uur 31 min

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    Anthony Metivier discusses his Magnetic Memory Method, the rise of Uber Atheism, and how memory training intersects with depression, consciousness and philosophy. They explore Sanskrit study, free will, and the limits of intelligence while sharing practical memory techniques.0:00 Introduction3:40 Anthony's story7:00 Switch from political science to literature12:00 Nihilism in pop culture vs authenticity17:55 Theory of CRAPHT24:10 Buddha, Jesus, and Love27:05 Depression and memory work33:47 TEDx talk35:30 Memory & intelligence37:45 Raising IQ?43:45 Adaptive forgetting50:45 Oneness of information54:48 Flow theory55:10 Card memorization example59:25 Ripples in consciousness1:03 40 Uber Atheist philosophy in Sanskrit1:05 35 Secret typing weapon1:07 40 From Atheism to Uber Atheism1:10 28 Sanskrit for depression1:12 15 Does Sanskrit help?1:17 25 Dual N-back test?1:21 30 Letting go tips1:26 30 Foucault & non‑duality parallels1:34 45 Intellectual vs experiential understanding1:40 20 Slavoj Zizek professor1:42 00 Master‑slave relationship question1:45 10 Slavoj awareness1:54 23 Zero consciousness?1:54 54 Nietzsche interpretation1:59 10 Ideal life causing misery?2:02 22 Responding to Sam Harris2:10 34 Illusion of self2:15 15 Atheism, Uber Atheism, metaphysical cop‑outs2:22 17 Free will2:35 48 Consequence of enlightenment2:36 55 Friston free energy principle2:43 01 Omega point2:46 05 Curt learns German2:53 15 Memory improvement & free will? [Matrin]2:54 26 TEDx talk adumbration3:03 48 Favorite German authors? [Audience]3:07 07 Tim Berners‑Lee & internet future3:15 15 Drugs & cognitive performance? [Steve Agnew]3:16 22 Memory improvement routines? [Rajesh]3:17 27 Addiction & memory? [Mysterybear]3:18 17 Memory practice duration? [Trollop7]3:20 48 Final thoughts & where to find moreSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://d… Lees meer

29. Robert Lawrence Kuhn: What 4,000 Interviews Taught Him About God

    10 mei 2021 · 2 uur 37 min

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    Curt Jaimungal and Robert Lawrence Kuhn on truth, faith, and the contrast between Eastern and Western approaches to knowledge. They examine logic, idealism versus physicalism, and classic arguments for and against God.0:00 Introduction2:41 Why is Robert doing more interviews?8:19 Soon to focus on Eastern modes of "knowing" and philosophies18:40 The difference between the East and West in approach to answers / truth22:46 Venerating verification puts you at odds with studying consciousness26:24 How Robert prepares for each interview30:33 Dealing with people emailing their Theories to you42:33 Defining "truth"46:20 Can one get closer to truth without knowing what truth is?52:30 How to improve as an interviewer55:47 Factors to weigh when conducting an edifying and entertaining interview1:00 31 Which "logic" is correct? (classical v. intuitionist v. fuzzy v. etc.)1:12 29 Faith in logic1:14 37 Curt doesn't buy it when people say they "don't have faith"1:21 18 Science, physicalism, idealism, and Bernardo Kastrup1:27 21 If neither physicalism nor idealism can be refuted then it's faith to choose one1:33 39 Both Robert and Curt find it hard to come to conclusions1:40 08 Questioning Robert's faith1:44 50 Is there a difference between faith in God and faith in driving a car?1:51 59 Bede Rundle's argument against God1:55 38 Alvin Plantinga's argument for God2:04 46 Why do intelligent people disagree extensively?2:07 46 Is Robert any "closer to truth"?2:10 55 How to keep all the Theories one's heard in one's working memory2:14 07 Unedited podcasts vs. polished edited clips2:15 44 [Pandaproducts] When is the Kastrup interview coming out?2:16 33 [Andrea S] Why is anything and not nothing?2:21 00 [Steve Scully] Just because "something" exists, does this preclude "nothing" from existing?2:22 07 [PF] Thoughts on UFO's / sightings / encounters?2:22 41 [Pandaproducts] Thoughts on life after death / NDE's?2:27 23 Demarcation problem2:27 36 [Abdullah Khalid] Robert's best interview?2:27… Lees meer

30. Kastrup vs. Vervaeke: Idealism vs. Naturalism (Round 1 Debate)

    1 mei 2021 · 3 uur 52 min

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    Bernardo Kastrup and John Vervaeke debate metaphysical idealism, naturalism, consciousness, and the meaning crisis.0:00 Intro8:50 Green Room9:43 Context Exposition10:33 Intros12:53 Vervaeke Deep Continuity Rationalist16:18 BK Analytic Idealist19:14 Emergent Exploration22:33 Plausibility Construct26:33 Psychosocial Plausibility29:12 Science and Consciousness30:03 Culturally Manufactured Emergence33:30 Normative Pragmatism34:56 Disciplined Plausibility36:02 Scotus and Ockham38:44 Incoherent Notion of Being40:48 Relativity and Alien Abduction47:18 Individuating Consciousness51:33 Standard Hume Empiricism52:22 Elegance vs Realism53:40 Nominal vs Ontic Partitioning58:28 Questioning the Experiencer1:01 18 Meta‑conscious Reflective Attention1:03 03 Hume's Straw Man1:04 16 Self and Meta‑consciousness1:06 33 Dissociative Folded Reflection1:08 08 What is the Self1:09 33 Therapy Timeout1:15 11 Solving the Meaning Crisis1:17 33 Unbalanced Analytic Rationality1:19 17 Idolatry of Nerds1:26 24 Fluid Compensation for Physicalist Facade1:28 42 Wrong Images of the World1:32 27 Flat Ontologies and Depth Dimension1:34 21 Obviousness of Experience1:36 54 Normative Longing for Transcendental Noumenal1:40 00 Meaning and Ontology1:44 40 Meta‑meaning Worldview1:51 05 Defining Existence1:56 44 Drinking from Fount of Intelligibility1:58 29 Behind the Scenes2:01 33 Where Do You Disagree Most?2:04 33 Real Field Harmonics2:06 11 Grounding Monism & Spinoza Modes2:15 01 Observation Beyond Dissociation2:16 16 Space/Time Framework of Language2:18 02 New Age Disavowal2:19 13 Difference In Kind2:24 20 Emergence Threshold2:26 37 Inducing Dissociation in Universal Mind2:30 33 Meta‑consciousness Reportability2:34 40 Jung and Meta‑consciousness2:38 00 Metacognition and Dissociation2:43 22 Beyond Own Dissociation Boundary2:45 55 Mental Dissociative CharacterSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Discord: Join with… Lees meer

31. Karl Friston: Life, Consciousness, and the Meta-Hard Problem

    26 april 2021 · 3 uur 59 min

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    Karl Friston explains the Free Energy Principle and tackles the meta-hard problem of consciousness They explore how the principle relates to physics, biology, AI, religion, and free will.0:00 Introduction2:45 Balancing work and life4:33 Daily routine5:55 Choosing problems10:13 Defining deflationary/self‑evidencing14:33 Equilibrium vs non‑equilibrium20:52 Why called Free Energy Principle?27:20 What is the FEP? (two answers)41:15 Causation, time and FEP46:03 Relativity and FEP57:21 Schrödinger, entropy, gradient flow, life59:01 FEP esoteric reputation1:01 00 Is FEP a Theory of Everything?1:03 20 Do atoms have beliefs?1:04 54 Fields impacted by FEP1:17 47 Occam's Razor and AI1:25 38 Newcomb's paradox1:29 05 FEP as law or compression1:36 50 Jordan Peterson, order and chaos1:50 51 Brain structure inference2:07 12 Hierarchies and modeling2:13 59 Shared narratives importance2:18 37 Religion and narratives2:22 43 Politics 50/50 splits2:25 53 Free will definition2:28 43 Self‑fulfilling prophecies2:31 37 Schizophrenia, Curt, Karl2:45 48 Existence proof quote2:48 03 Thinking into non‑existence2:51 33 Generative model definition2:54 06 Donald Hoffman's consciousness model2:54 34 Quantum consciousness & OR2:59 41 FEP and consciousness3:09 48 Meta‑Hard Problem of Consciousness3:15 22 Idealism vs Physicalism3:28 13 Meaning of life via FEP3:34 23 Monotheism vs Polytheism and FEP3:38 50 Do our actions matter?3:47 20 Final words on schizophreniaSPONSORS:- Patreon: support conversations https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: donate https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: follow https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discord: invite code dmGgQ2dRzS- Reddit: h… Lees meer

32. Kevin Knuth: The Tic Tac UFO, Nimitz Evidence, and New Physics

    12 april 2021 · 2 uur 36 min

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    Kevin Knuth (former NASA scientist) on the Nimitz/Tic-Tac UFO cases and his Influence Theory: a novel approach to a Theory of Everything.0:00 Intro4:07 The Bethune Encounter (1951)7:14 UFO lights are possibly due to plasma8:53 Why study UFO's? (and cattle mutilations)21:09 Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 (1986)24:32 300 ft UFO follows one of our planes for 40 minutes24:12 Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?28:13 The Nimitz Encounters (2004)34:41 The Tic Tac is likely the least interesting video the gov't has36:57 UFO's aren't simply drones or advanced gov't tech39:47 Why UFO's aren't studied by physicists, and who else (as a Professor) is studying?42:05 Is alien technology "progressing"? Why / why not?44:03 Why are they shutting down our nuclear missiles?48:14 Why don't supposed gov't people who announce UFO's are real get killed?50:27 UFO's should be far more technologically advanced than they are53:50 Kevin's theory of where UFO's go58:36 Why do aliens look so human (or why do we look like aliens)?1:03 08 Curt and Kevin speculate about alien intentions and relation to us1:04 33 Alien abductions1:05 47 Is Bob Lazar telling the truth?1:08 20 Skinwalker ranch1:11 06 New physics in UFO's: they violate conservation laws1:13 49 Are aliens living on Earth? Underwater?1:20 20 Stuart Koffman and Autocatalytic sets1:21 32 Why mutilate cattle? (theory of "euphoria")1:29 46 Emergent consciousness and aliens1:31 02 Machine learning and fundamental physics1:33 06 Spectral Inference from a Multiplexing Fourier Transform Spectrometer1:36 28 Perception of sound (Knuth's early research) and Penrose's Orch OR1:40 40 Knuth's NASA work and questions about the spacetime manifold1:47 47 Parsimony in science leads to idealism?1:51 33 Why does 2+1=3? Building a Theory of Everything from quantification1:52 49 Effectiveness of Mathematics is no surprise1:54 28 Building "Robot Scientists" you can ask questions to2:00 55 Influence Theory: A different kind of Theory of Ev… Lees meer

33. Avi Loeb: How to Find Alien Relics in Our Solar System

    10 april 2021 · 2 uur 7 min

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    Avi Loeb (Harvard) on Oumuamua as alien technology, consciousness, and free will.0:00 Intro1:27 On writing to sharpen thinking, and the purpose of Avi's writings4:16 Don't let repudiation by "experts" deter your ideas11:49 Academia requires other people's evaluation and conformance17:12 Allowing outré ideas while retaining integrity18:21 Responding to the Pluto-like rock of Oumuamua theory of Desch and Jackson25:37 Why is investigating aliens considered academically uncouth?29:16 How discovering intelligent aliens would change society30:27 Finding alien relics31:53 Privatizing the search for aliens, and Elon Musk34:03 Problems with inhabiting Mars are deeper than Musk thinks35:41 Sean Carole's Many Worlds Interpretation41:14 Are singularities "real"?44:13 Bob Lazar49:35 Cosmic Inflation is not falsifiable1:00 26 Comparing velocities at different points on a manifold1:05 56 Testing Wolfram's theory using the lower bound on masses1:07 42 Eric Weinstein and innovation from the outside1:12 34 Gödel's theorems and a Theory of Everything1:15 02 Science learning from religion (and falsifying religion)1:21 35 The meaning of life: the question Avi would ask an alien1:24 29 Living forever. Heaven and hell as psychological phenomenon.1:26 04 Consciousness, emergence, and free will1:28 46 Wormholes1:29 29 Why is the universe "fine tuned" for life?1:30 37 Wisdom vs Intelligence1:34 09 Which goal should you follow?1:36 00 Steve Scully: Infinity of smallness and largeness1:37 15 Can you interpret data without presuming a theory?1:40 02 Barfyman: How has aging changed how Avi learns new math/physics?1:42 25 Learning math when you're over 401:43 26 Artificial wisdom vs Artificial intelligence1:44 11 Brian Keating: Does Avi dislike criticism of his ideas due to his fame?1:49 47 How to balance work and life if you're extremely productive and work constantly?1:51 09 Why does Avi do podcasts?1:53 09 On abnegating social media1:56 58 Rabbitskywalk3r: Claims of Haim Eshed (former Israeli… Lees meer

34. Curt Jaimungal AMA: Consciousness, Education, IQ, and Which TOE Is Correct

    3 april 2021 · 2 uur 14 min

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    Curt Jaimungal answers listener questions on consciousness, IQ, free will, philosophy, and which Theory of Everything he thinks is correct.0:00 Intro1:36 Behind the scenes on podcast run2:19 Aakash_1996: Who am I? Science background?9:02 Account 1: Rupert Spira / Advaita Vedanta9:39 Account 1: Philosophy of math10:50 Account 2: Douglas Hofstadter on the show?10:59 Alex Broman: Psychedelics role next 20 years11:41 alexander96: Gamer? Favorite video games?15:13 Amidu Kamara: Consciousness “ism” and alien abductions?16:29 Anna Lukomsky: Podcast origin and impact18:52 apostolos prl: Facebook and supporting Curt21:04 Aspen French: Getting more feminists on channel22:25 Austin Harper: Free will, aliens, God, ego death, government, panpsychism24:53 Babak Rasolzadeh: Lessons from interviewed people26:17 Biers Adajew: Seeing world clearly or lost?28:12 Boris Martinez: Curt's IQ, age, net worth33:22 Anna Lukomsky: TOE spiritual or scientific? Science 2.034:38 Brandon S-P: Philosophy in STEM education37:08 Brandon S-P: How weird final TOE could be38:51 BubblePuppy: Bob Lazar interview?41:35 Daniel: Marxism evolution43:08 Dhruv Gupta: Film introductions and interest43:38 eljay: Upbringing and key life moments47:57 eljay: Most bizarre/profound experience48:29 Filip O: Why is there something rather than nothing?1:00 24 Daslt Mane: String Theory1:01 24 Frederik Guigui: Robert Sapolsky?1:01 31 Game_changer0: Risk vs manipulation in persuasion1:07 48 Game_changer0: Can we ever find the Theory of Everything?1:08 15 Geoffry Gifari: Interview style and abruptness1:15 25 Yoon Hur: Sympathy to the left after Chomsky?1:16 25 GL XL: Why not interview Jason Reza Jorjani?1:54 15 Grizwald Grim: How to get on show with a TOE? Contact?1:17 41 Grizwald Grim: Which interview valued most?1:17 57 Chris Langan and Wittgenstein's ladder1:19 33 Hans Frankfurter: Learning advanced math at 36?1:20 12 Ivan Goran: Familiar with General Semantics?1:20 27 ja524309: Studying math and channel research1:21 25… Lees meer

35. Jonathan Pageau: Why Metaphor Is More Real Than the Literal

    2 april 2021 · 2 uur 16 min

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    Jonathan Pageau explores the symbolism of traditional Christian iconography and its relation to modern and contemporary art. He critiques modern art movements, links art to cultural narratives, and examines their intersection with theology and society.0:00 Intro2:10 Artistry of symbolism3:32 History of an artist / transition to contemporary art6:36 Traditional view of art as a tool8:46 Finding personal style in contemporary era12:14 Is it art? Purpose and meaning15:11 Modern art as destabilization19:11 Contemporary art as parody of modernism21:33 Propaganda of Social Realism23:37 Social Realism in media25:36 Destruction of symbols reshaping culture26:49 Modern propaganda and upside-down fairy‑tale30:30 Miyazaki and feminine symbolism33:46 Lord of the Rings: technological power dynamic39:51 Taking in things to make us whole44:23 Weight of the Ring47:23 Little Mermaid: transition of worlds53:31 Living in the moment: nihilism54:51 Cain and Abel: sin of pride1:00 23 Social and content revolutions1:03 37 Society of excess1:07 46 Becoming an anchor: truth, justice, civility1:10 17 Fixing problems from the ground up, ecological issue1:12 38 Christian story as a way out1:15 29 Finding meaning in religion for art1:20 01 Iconography and life’s patterns1:23 34 Symbolism and life’s meanings1:25 48 Islam and religious expansion1:29 15 Lenses we see the world through, Identification Theory1:35 01 Pattern of being and reality1:37 31 Desires pulling away from center, right‑ and left‑hand sins1:41 20 Knowing one’s center1:42 21 Seeing films through a lens, Shazam thought experiment1:46 57 Overreading art, Hollywood narrative patterns1:51 05 Personal bias in film, pattern vs counter‑pattern1:52 51 Introverted vs extroverted art1:57 08 Narrative morality, scales of good and bad1:59 25 Framing of Christ2:01 55 Film framing and narrative tropes2:04 52 Hollywood problem, entertainment culture issue2:06 35 When the left goes too far? Exceptions in the worldRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://yo… Lees meer

36. Iain McGilchrist: Why Reason and Language Cannot Capture Existence

    29 maart 2021 · 3 uur 2 min

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    Iain McGilchrist explores the nature of existence, being, and the limits of reason and language, while also discussing schizophrenia. He examines how our brain’s hemispheric dynamics shape our worldview and the implications for philosophy and mental health.SPONSORS:- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- Help support conversations like this via PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- Iain McGilchrist's website: https://channelmcgilchrist.com- Master and His Emissary: https://www.amazon.com/The-Master-and-His-Emissary-audiobook/dp/B07ZJQ4QG7/ [not affiliate link]- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com- Discord Invite Code (as of Mar 04 2021): dmGgQ2dRzS Lees meer

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37. Noam Chomsky: GPT-3, Neuralink, and the Limits of AI Language

    24 maart 2021 · 1 uur 17 min

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    Noam Chomsky joins Curt Jaimungal for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on group selection, his own mortality, the Piraha language, and a host of philosophical and technological ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:17 - Iain McGilchrist: Language without thought?- 00:06:54 - Stuart Hameroff: X bar structure in microtubules- 00:11:16 - Roger Penrose's Emperor's New Mind- 00:11:59 - Veno Volenec: Derivational Theory of Complexity and Generative Grammar- 00:20:02 - Existentialism and Kierkegaard [John Clever]- 00:21:00 - Sam Harris and Islam [Naman Jain]- 00:21:54 - Terrance McKenna and Stoned Ape Theory (psychedelics aiding language development / evolution)- 00:22:58 - Group Selection [Slaventhefourth]- 00:23:32 - Cryptocurrencies and decentralizing money [ThrowingSn0w]- 00:31:35 - Elon Musk's Neuralink [Tarek]- 00:31:56 - Douglas Hofstadter strange loop and generative grammar [Ryan]- 00:34:25 - Peter Singer's "Drowning Child" Thought Experiment [The_platypus_king]- 00:42:31 - Steven Pinker- 00:43:48 - Yuval Harari's Sapiens and the origin of language as introspective [Brez]- 00:49:50 - Piraha language and Daniel Everett [Mahendra Varma]- 00:54:40 - Karl Friston's free energy principle [MediocreBat2]- 00:55:03 - What does Chomsky get awestruck by? [Mai April]- 01:03:58 - Žižek / Hegel / Heidegger [Zowhat]- 01:06:23 - What mysteries would Chomsky want solved? [Mai April]- 01:11:44 - Open AI and GPT-3- 01:12:22 - Do you fear death? [Wil-Waal]- 01:12:40 - How to be more like Chomsky? [Overboi1]SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44- Discor… Lees meer

38. Richard Borcherds: The Monster Group and Monstrous Moonshine

    17 maart 2021 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Fields Medalist Richard Borcherds talks about the Monster Group, its links to string theory, and his self‑study path in math. Also: creativity, learning strategies, free will, consciousness, and the simulation hypothesis.0:00 Introduction2:35 How Richard got interested in math3:42 Math vs physics unification4:38 Daily ritual (or non‑ritual)5:19 Time spent working / studying7:22 Creativity old vs young8:30 Greatest strength: obstinacy8:58 Working in isolation: strength or weakness?10:48 Starting math in 20s, 30s, 40s11:45 Choosing a problem you care about12:41 Dealing with non‑creativity / writer’s block14:40 Depression as a scientist15:24 IQ and nootropics17:02 Creative process18:33 Thinking style: pictorial, algebraic, etc.21:11 Not following “deep work”22:00 Reading non‑scientific books22:48 Audience: view on Jordan Peterson23:31 Audience: experience of madness in isolation23:56 Audience: diet / fasting24:37 Learning new mathematics25:42 Solving problems by ignoring them26:51 Advice for 20s learning math outside field28:03 Dislike of infinity categories28:44 Memorizing proofs/theorems?29:53 Happiness and meaning: math vs life30:40 Life without math31:32 Winning the Fields Medal32:19 What makes math meaningful?33:10 Discovered vs invented34:35 Why the Monster Group matters37:18 “Quantum Field Theory gives me a headache.”39:21 Free will?41:17 God, simulation hypothesis, many worlds44:53 Hard problem of consciousness46:28 Favorite mathematicians48:22 “Ed Witten is terrifying”49:05 Monster Group and physics52:55 Contributing to math as outsider55:44 Many Worlds again56:15 Is set theory too unwieldy?1:00 03 Pluralism in math foundations1:02 48 Intuitionist / finitisim / computational logic?1:04 29 Can 40‑year‑olds learn advanced math?1:05 20 Unreasonable effectiveness of math1:06 19 Why some don’t understand math?1:08 09 On Ramanujan1:10 45 Number theory lectures & QFT difficulty1:14 56 Learning styles & philosophy of math1:17 48 Knowing progress on a solution1:19 11 … Lees meer

39. Mithuna Yoganathan: Quantum Immortality and Self-Study in Physics

    11 maart 2021 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Mithuna Yoganathan explains quantum immortality theory and reveals the Gottesman-Knill theorem's implications She also shares how she runs a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel, learning strategies, and deep theoretical debates such as the Gottesman‑Knill theorem and the source of quantum speedup.0:00 Introduction2:26 What's it like running a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel?2:56 Using "explanation to others" as a self‑learning tool5:27 How do you learn new physics / mathematics?6:22 On feeling like math / physics isn't within your ability to grasp8:29 Is math necessary for understanding physics9:23 Daily schedule / routine12:50 Dealing with people emailing theories15:28 Fat‑shattering dimensions17:01 What's the Pauli group's relation to the Clifford group?19:44 How do you prove that a quantum algorithm is efficiently simulable classically22:58 Gottesman‑Knill theorem (and its extension, proved by Mithuna)25:41 What's responsible for the "speedup" in Quantum Computing?29:24 Which of her thesis results is the most significant? (on quantum complexity and clean Qubits)37:27 Magic state distillation38:34 Gödel's incompleteness, with quantum logic40:41 Halting problem41:10 Quantum Computers vs Probabilistic Turing Machines42:17 P = NP44:41 Richard Borcherd's comments on Quantum Computers not being "better" than classical (generically)47:05 Quantum Contextuality52:29 Quantum decoherence and why it doesn't solve the measurement problem56:26 On the Many Worlds Interpretation58:45 Quantum Immortality1:03:19 Is space / time discrete and what would the implications of this be for QC?1:04:42 Wolfram's "principle of computational equivalence"1:05:32 Bohemian Pilot wave theory1:09:28 Are the laws of physics ultimately beautiful and simple?1:10:31 Audience Q: Thoughts on QBism?SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/… Lees meer

40. Stuart Hameroff: Penrose's Quantum Consciousness Theory Explained

    4 maart 2021 · 2 uur 14 min

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    Stuart Hameroff discusses his quantum microtubule theory of consciousness with Roger Penrose, exploring self‑similarity, Gödel’s theorem, and the hard problem. The conversation also tackles free will, quantum computing, and the relationship between cognition and consciousness.0:00 Introduction2:18 Fast and adroit question2:58 Personal beliefs about God3:44 Origin of consciousness in microtubules8:55 Non‑computational nature of consciousness11:56 Gödel’s theorem and quantum gravity16:54 Quantum computers and Frolich resonances19:25 Penrose’s role23:45 David Chalmers talk reference26:33 Penrose modifies ideas28:04 Vibrations of consciousness (gamma)32:00 Collapse time calculations38:07 Myth of the 1% brain41:33 Neuron firing rates under psychedelics46:42 Cognition vs consciousness order48:27 Anesthesia and truth serums50:04 Working with Penrose57:00 Free will as backward‑time travel1:01:36 Dennett’s comment1:02:33 Agreements/disagreements with Penrose1:06:16 Explaining isolated systems, quantum phases1:11:40 Explaining benzene rings etc.1:13:08 Microtubule structure1:17:33 Tau proteins and Alzheimer’s1:17:00 Fractals and self‑similarity1:20:06 Quantifying consciousness with anesthesia1:21:42 Glial vs neuron roles1:24:08 Can quantum computers be conscious?1:28:55 Periodicity requirement1:29:41 IIT vs Global Neuronal vs Orch OR1:33:57 Falsifying Orch OR1:37:00 Koch’s Schrödinger cat thought experiment1:38:01 Platonic Forms connection1:40:12 Curt’s favorite about Orch OR1:42:52 Experiencing “nothing”1:43:55 Comparing Wolfram’s theory1:45:00 Penrose solving hard problem1:47:07 Existence of free will1:48:15 Strong vs weak anthropic principleSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify… Lees meer

41. Tammy Peterson: Finding God Through Tragic Illness and Gratitude

    25 februari 2021 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Tammy Peterson shares her journey through a tragic illness — how it led her to a deeper relationship with God, gratitude, and serving others. The conversation examines meditation, prayer, and the meaning of suffering.0:00 Introduction2:39 Tammy's routine (morning and evening)7:13 Tammy's meditation, yoga, and prayer9:14 What was Tammy looking for growing up?11:44 Does one need to be in tune with their body?14:51 A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self‑insight24:28 Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame26:00 Finding God in illness27:27 Religion vs. Spirituality28:16 Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques)47:25 How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life55:52 Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others59:44 Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse?1:01 51 Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over‑confidence1:04 36 On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?)1:06 18 The pandemic and introverts1:08 25 Would Tammy have found God without her illness?1:10 10 The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility1:11 01 Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary1:11 38 You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself1:13 10 Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience1:13 38 Mary and advice for women1:15 41 What does it mean that God is only in the present moment?1:17 05 On being "reborn"1:18 37 The problems you deal with are often generations old1:20 52 How can you love yourself, if you want to change?1:25 30 What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook?1:26 24 What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth?1:27 37 Truth vs. Love in a relationship1:29 07 How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan?1:30 13 Audience: Best practices Tammy's parents did?1:30 45 Audience: Advice for parents with an extremely ill child?1:30 59 Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several … Lees meer

42. Bernardo Kastrup: Why Analytical Idealism Defeats Materialism

    20 februari 2021 · 4 uur 51 min

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    0:00 Intro2:34 Bernardo's journey: materialism to idealism7:08 Materialism vs analytical idealism14:03 Dissociative identity disorder and consciousness19:20 Why does life have separate consciousness?29:14 Meaning of "explain" without reductionism30:25 Starting with "nothing"? Theory outline32:15 What does "exist" mean? Do abstractions exist?35:53 Theories of truth beyond correspondence47:56 Randomness doesn't exist fundamentally51:05 If mind is deceptive, what do we trust?57:44 Is "Mind at Large" God? Can you pray to it?1:01 07 Morality and purpose1:08 12 Disagreements: Joscha Bach1:12 30 Disagreements: Daniel Dennett1:17 37 Disagreements: Dawkins1:19 43 Disagreements: Douglas Hofstadter1:36 18 If everything is "in the mind" why do objects influence us?1:38 56 Disagreements: Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell1:44 01 "In your head" vs "in your mind"1:54 39 Disagreements: Carl Jung1:57 44 Disagreements: Roger Penrose1:59 56 Why parsimony in assumptions?2:06 52 Curt says Bernardo's theory isn't better than FSM2:13 48 On Schopenhauer2:19 30 Properly reading Jung2:25 11 Bernardo and Curt on "new age" and "woo"2:31 00 On Deepak Chopra2:36 53 Does Bernardo fear death? (ego death story)2:49 17 If reality is a "dream", how much can we control it?2:54 29 Choice, free will, becoming a slave voluntarily2:56 40 The intellect is a bouncer of the heart2:58 08 East vs West answers to suffering3:02 20 The "self" is an illusion worth saving3:06 02 Bernardo almost killed himself twice, found meaning3:10 14 On the pain of writing3:15 59 Should you ever regret? (Buddhism vs Christianity)3:20 39 Why East got self illusion, not West?3:25 48 Morality/ethics within materialism3:26 59 Weakest point of Bernardo's model3:28 25 Anything special about biological life?3:34 36 Logic3:36 27 What beats rationality? The "game of all games"3:45 33 How does Bernardo write? Process3:51 19 Bernardo gives Curt advice4:03 51 Don't feel like "others have it worse." Honor suffering4:06 22 Don't take yourself s… Lees meer

43. Alex Tsakiris: Evil, Objective Morality, and the Limits of Materialism

    2 februari 2021 · 1 uur 30 min

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    Alex Tsakiris joins Curt Jaimungal to examine the nature of evil, objective morality, and post‑modernism, using Curt’s documentary Better Left Unsaid as a focal point. The conversation also explores Alex’s book “Why Evil Matters,” critiques rationalist and humanist ideologies, and delves into topics from consciousness to the Horseshoe Theory.0:00 Introduction1:21 Alex’s introduces Better Left Unsaid (trailer)3:01 Comments on Alex's book "Why Evil Matters"4:56 Curt's theoretical background7:21 Discussion on Donald Hoffman13:30 The problem in Academia13:21 Alex’s on "why are we here?"15:21 The problem with rationalists (quote from Hildegard De Bingen)21:01 Humanists ideologies... What do they believe?22:01 Is Curt a Christian?23:21 If values are a social construction, then what happens to morality?25:21 Consciousness is an illusion28:21 Near death experiences34:27 Alex on Dennett and Dawkins being part of a conspiracy37:01 "No, you didn't meet Jesus."41:21 Alex's breakdown of Curt's film Better Left Unsaid42:29 On utilitarianism43:26 Curt on his own "destructiveness"46:21 Who will you be judged by?48:07 Unbounded forgiveness50:21 What does "Psy-Ops" mean?53:51 Feminism was co-opted by the CIA (Gloria Steinem story)57:21 A bit more on Alex's Book "Why Evil Matters"58:01 Love vs Power (a Jungian perspective)58:40 Is the world supposed to be unintelligible? Should we not know all the answers?1:02:59 Why does this world exist at all?1:03:47 Kierkegaard on what it means to be a Christian1:04:36 Doubt and faith as essential in spirituality1:06:58 What is Better Left Unsaid's target audience?1:08:41 The Horseshoe Theory1:12:44 Curt's fasting -- why does he do it?1:17:21 Alex's / Curt's meditation -- what do they do? (Wim Hof)1:23:14 Where to find Better Left Unsaid?RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xrkQumFzwS0- Alex Tsakiris is the host of Skeptiko (a podcast with guests such as Donald Hoffman, Michael Shermer, and others. It's can be found here): https://www.youtu… Lees meer

44. Thomas Campbell: Remote Viewing, Meditation, and Entity Communication

    30 januari 2021 · 1 uur 59 min

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    Thomas Campbell reveals remote viewing techniques and claims of communicating with non-physical entities He explores the scientific claims behind his Theory of Everything, offers practical meditation tips, and fields challenging questions about consciousness after death.0:00 Introduction / Chit-chat3:09 Views on Eric Weinstein and Wolfram's Theories of Everything6:09 Has "My Big TOE" been published in academic journals?7:19 Back to Wolfram's computational model of reality8:44 Brian Whitworth's TOE vs Wolfram's12:29 Klee Irwin's account of consciousness15:16 What predictions does Thomas' TOE make?30:35 On "entities" and communicating with them42:01 Visiting "other worlds" in your mind44:18 Giving advice to Curt on Transcendental Meditation47:39 How can you have an "intention" but not use your "intellectual" in meditation?50:01 Beginner tips for meditating53:29 Should I meditate while getting a massage?59:20 Training someone (from scratch) to remote view1:04:01 Binaural beats and meditation1:11:13 Can Thomas demonstrate his psychic abilities right now?1:12:35 What evidence can Thomas cite (right now) regarding his theories?1:15:16 Real remote viewing vs. fake1:20:25 Using children to test if remote viewing works1:24:06 Impressions from non-physical reality come to you instantly1:26:19 Why can't you use psychic abilities to win the lottery?1:27:54 The evidence for the paranormal1:28:56 The Randi prize and further evidence for Psi1:35:56 Where do aliens / UFO's fit into this model?1:36:55 On Bob Lazar1:39:59 Curt's explications on Thomas' view of Curt1:42:01 Why should I care if my "consciousness" survives death if my personality / relationships don't survive?1:47:56 AUO is outside our imagination. Why the choicy use of tellurian concepts?1:51:39 Curt's final judgementsRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5nyXBX1fHpo- Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesOfEverything- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and Go… Lees meer

45. Nathan Myhrvold: Working with Hawking, NASA's Errors, and Innovation

    30 januari 2021 · 2 uur 43 min

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    Curt and inventor Nathan Myhrvold discuss productivity, collaborating with Stephen Hawking, and controversial views on NASA data, COVID lockdowns, and geo-engineering. Also: theoretical physics, modernist cuisine, and discerning trustworthy science.0:00 Introduction1:08 Curt's interest in Nathan Myhrvold5:04 How Nathan stays productive8:49 Difficulty photographing storms, waves, birds, meteors11:54 Problems outside Nathan's ken15:22 Working with Stephen Hawking17:41 Hawking vs Einstein22:24 Newton's contribution to minting coins23:46 What's holding theoretical physics back since the 80's28:43 GR and QM combine in a candle flame30:21 String theory, Weinstein's Geometric Unity, Wolfram's model, Supersymmetry50:04 Our ideas of "simplicity" in math is wrong50:48 "Laser cooking" and modernist cuisine52:50 Why Curt fasts53:40 "Simplicity" in math and physics, continued54:49 How Nathan learns a new domain quickly1:00 16 How would Nathan "solve" COVID?1:03 18 RNA viruses replicate haphazardly; lucky COVID hasn't mutated more1:10 17 Current lockdown is worse than doing nothing1:13 20 WHO suggesting masks were ineffective1:14 53 The scientists are at fault because...1:17 10 Was it China's authoritarianism that curbed the numbers?1:23 04 What was different about South Korea?1:24 30 Herd immunity1:30 53 COVID compared to the ordinary flu1:38 34 On the "new strain"1:42 45 No evidence COVID is "only seasonal"1:46 58 Why did NASA analyze their asteroid as spherical?1:50 38 Solutions from outside the academy1:52 18 We've underestimated asteroid collision danger1:56 27 NASA violated basic physical law1:59 20 Alternatives to trusting mainstream science2:06 28 How to know what to trust in science2:11 10 Food myths: Margarine vs Butter, Olive oil vs bacon oil2:14 10 Health food advocates have killed people2:15 19 Dangers of taking someone's temperature before entry2:20 25 Why don't we talk more about geo-engineering?2:27 53 Global warming has become capitalism vs. something else2:30 1… Lees meer

46. Thomas Campbell: A Physicist's Comprehensive Theory of Consciousness

    23 december 2020 · 3 uur 23 min

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    Thomas Campbell, author of the My Big TOE trilogy, explores his comprehensive Theory of Everything, linking scientific paradoxes with paranormal phenomena and the nature of consciousness. The conversation dives into remote viewing, psi variables, ego, intuition, and the implications of a virtual reality universe.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:05 - How did he develop his TOE?- 00:10:05 - Reality beyond operational definitions- 00:12:27 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:20:59 - Remote viewing vs OBE- 00:24:45 - Variables affecting psi- 00:27:26 - Writing My Big TOE book- 00:34:44 - MBT overview- 00:42:03 - Overcoming GR non-renormalizability- 00:46:08 - Model beyond force unification- 00:47:59 - Logical vs intuitive audience- 00:52:05 - Math describes not explains- 00:52:57 - Platonism question- 00:53:40 - Weinstein & Wolfram mention- 00:58:16 - Probabilistic QM- 01:00:56 - Hoffman vs Campbell vs Matrix- 01:03:33 - Intellect vs intuition- 01:10:30 - Jung vs Campbell- 01:12:51 - Curt on fear/ego- 01:20:18 - Peterson vs Campbell- 01:27:04 - Discussion on fear- 01:32:29 - Consciousness vs self- 01:34:26 - AUO and AUM definitions- 01:38:16 - Curt's entropy objections- 01:46:05 - Virtual Reality claim- 01:52:29 - Identity question- 01:56:35 - Identity and death- 02:01:54 - Consciousness and ego- 02:05:34 - Intuition reliability- 02:09:50 - Psychedelics caution- 02:20:06 - Psychedelics vs meditation- 02:24:20 - Politeness and society- 02:27:41 - Morality without ego- 02:40:33 - Science and consciousness- 02:42:12 - Campbell's OBE specifics- 02:45:27 - Transcendental Meditation help- 02:49:54 - Non-dualism vs Campbell- 02:58:09 - World determinism question- 03:03:05 - Start with nothing?- 03:07:01 - Auras in photos- 03:08:50 - Second quantization foundationsRESOURCES:- Video version (necessary to see equations): https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU- Thomas Campbell's WEBSITE: https://www.my-big-toe.com/ Lees meer

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47. Noam Chomsky on Jung, Wittgenstein, and Gödel

    20 december 2020 · 1 uur 21 min

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    Noam Chomsky (MIT) tackles Gödel's incompleteness, challenges Wittgenstein, and defends mathematical realism He engages with scholars on topics such as Wittgenstein, Jung, and the Sapir‑Whorf hypothesis, offering his linguistic perspective on philosophy and science.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:03 - Gödel incompleteness and realism- 00:04:25 - Science of consciousness- 00:09:52 - Modern Ptolemaic models in science- 00:11:29 - Analyzing infinitival phrases- 00:14:38 - Units of culture and memes- 00:21:55 - Extralinguistic experiences via linguistics- 00:25:16 - Perceiving thought without verbal expression- 00:27:37 - Chomskyan pre‑grammar for religion- 00:33:52 - Wittgenstein’s influence on Chomsky- 00:39:51 - Conscious volition vs unconscious wiring- 00:44:51 - Mathematics as domain of all languages- 00:46:33 - Language creation: top‑down vs bottom‑up- 00:49:47 - Social constructionism vs Chomsky- 00:51:47 - Jung’s archetypes and Chomskyan grammar- 00:54:02 - Bakunin, freedom, language, and human nature- 00:57:51 - Forgotten revolutionary words and phrases- 00:58:39 - Changes in universal grammar view- 01:08:13 - Change vs evolution (variation, replication, selection)- 01:15:12 - LatinX, BIPOC and linguistic difference- 01:17:14 - Sapir‑Whorf hypothesisSPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE- PayPal: https://bit.ly/2EOR0M4- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Id3k7k7mfzahfx2fjqmw3vufb44Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribeRESOURCES:- Video version here: https://youtu.be/pUWmTXkpHjE- Rebecca Goldstein's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkL3BcKEB6Y- Anil Seth's interview: https:/… Lees meer

48. David Sloan Wilson: Why Dawkins Got Group Selection Wrong

    14 december 2020 · 2 uur 39 min

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    David Sloan Wilson defends group selection theory and examines how memes threaten Western cultural values They explore how evolutionary theory intersects with politics, identity, and culture, and discuss the upcoming documentary Better Left Unsaid.0:00 Introduction1:54 Is "the West" losing its values? What are those values?5:24 Multi-level selection vs. Group Selection11:10 The political right vs left by level of evolutionary selection12:51 Identity Politics framed in terms of group selection (plus a definition)15:04 Why can't a propitious argument made FOR Identity Politics?20:05 How can we adopt a "whole Earth ethic" as a country, when others don't adopt it?23:47 What do humans need to behave "selflessly" when animals get along with doing so?28:16 Link between evolutionary theory and Buddhism30:00 Humans are built to cooperate in small groups (not large)32:49 We've selected ourselves for timidity38:03 A synoptic view of "This View of Life" and the need for encompassing values38:32 Classical economics (and some contemporary) is wrong and unadaptive40:44 If we've been selected for altruism, why is it difficult?44:54 Carl Jung and selfish acts being unselfish (because they harm you in the long-run)50:24 A $1000 suit isn't to look good, but to look BETTER than the guy with a $500 suit53:00 How good is altruism as a motivator for behavior?55:54 Tribalism is the answer, not the problem57:05 Problems with Social Constructionism59:18 Postmodernism and David Sloan Wilson's issues with it1:03 28 Women's studies / LGBTQ studies / etc. utilizing "tribal circuitry"1:06 53 The "Ultimatum Game" in evolutionary psychology1:09 55 On this "tribal circuitry" again1:17 40 On the Nordic countries and the "homogeneity" argument1:23 58 Is communism more adaptive than capitalism?1:28 31 "Tight and loose" compared to totalitarian systems (existential security)1:31 38 Which memes are prius to liberalism?1:36 28 Are the Inuit less adapted than the White Europeans who invented centralized h… Lees meer

49. Anil Seth: Why Consciousness Is a Controlled Hallucination

    23 november 2020 · 2 uur 42 min

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    Anil Seth (University of Sussex) explains the Bayesian brain model and challenges Dennett's views on consciousness They explore perception, illusion, free will, and even the prospects of mind uploading, weaving together neuroscience, philosophy, and AI.0:00 Introduction1:08 What's alluring about "consciousness" research?1:03 51 Defining "phenomenology"2:05 56 What does it mean to "explain" consciousness?3:14 52 Difference between illusion and hallucination4:18 16 If perception is tuned for fitness, why care about objective reality?5:24 44 Applying Donald Hoffman's ideas to Anil Seth's6:33 39 Does time actually slow down, during high valence emotions7:36 31 Details on the Bayesian model of consciousness8:41 50 Can you be wrong about your own perceptions?9:46 29 Myth of left brain vs. right brain10:54 31 The role of the "ego" and the loss of it11:56 45 Consciousness and quantum mechanics13:00 37 Sapir Whorf hypothesis and Curt's polemics14:10 24 Language and conscious experience15:13 33 Can I "see" without noticing? What's the difference?16:17 27 The Bayesian model of consciousness (and its limitations)17:25 16 How does the Bayesian model deal with mental disorders18:36 26 Gödel's incompleteness theorem's implications on the computational nature of the brain19:42 23 Can we upload our minds? (a neuroscientific perspective)20:45 48 Integrated Information Theory and measuring Phi21:50 21 Peter Lush's recent paper and undermining the rubber hand illusion22:55 09 Placebo effect and hypnosis24:01 25 Experiments involving psychedelics (LSD and microdosing)25:04 01 Anil's personal insights from psychedelics26:06 18 Anil's views on Daniel Dennett's "Explaining Consciousness"27:12 26 Compatibilism, free will, and Douglas Hofstadter28:15 21 Global Workspace Theory29:19 45 Anil Seth and Pragmatism30:22 39 Curt's list of final questions, repudiated31:23 35 How do the various AI archit…

50. Jeremy Corbell: Inside the Bob Lazar Raid and Skinwalker Ranch

    16 november 2020 · 2 uur 8 min

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    Jeremy Corbell reveals the inside story of Bob Lazar's raid and exposes Skinwalker Ranch UFO encounters They explore source credibility, government secrecy, and the creative process behind investigative documentaries.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:17 - Choosing topics- 00:06:01 - Early paranormal interest- 00:07:02 - Reason to interview- 00:09:06 - Who is Bob Lazar- 00:13:31 - Trust in John Lear- 00:14:43 - Credible UFO sources- 00:18:21 - Reason for alien visits- 00:18:59 - Human-like aliens- 00:25:11 - Skinwalker Ranch intro- 00:26:13 - Alien displays in cities?- 00:28:26 - Psychedelics and aliens- 00:30:02 - Tic-Tac video motive- 00:32:04 - Defending Jeremy- 00:37:16 - Daily routine and meditation- 00:40:26 - Film funding sources- 00:42:30 - Creative scene design- 00:45:05 - Unreleased director's cut- 00:45:46 - Netflix contract details- 00:46:15 - Music and visual style- 00:50:14 - Alien-government collusion?- 00:51:46 - Disinformation and Project Blue Book- 00:54:49 - Curiosity weaponized?- 00:55:48 - Next project preview- 00:56:45 - Timing film releases- 00:58:03 - Access tips for filmmakers- 00:59:28 - Government surveillance?- 01:01:15 - Lazar raid and Element 115- 01:14:10 - Why Lazar not killed- 01:16:13 - John Lear story- 01:21:48 - Aliens as small phenomenon- 01:23:23 - Skinwalker, bigfoot, etc.- 01:29:07 - Aliens see us as containers- 01:34:32 - Richard Doty story- 01:37:43 - Paid debunking?- 01:38:37 - Hostile UFO cases- 01:41:17 - Skinwalker activities- 01:46:31 - Audience: Jeremy as kid- 01:46:45 - Audience: Job danger- 01:47:06 - Audience: Best UFO evidence- 01:47:36 - Audience: Changing books- 01:48:19 - Audience: Hand scanner in CE- 01:50:47 - Audience: Sensemaking & Future Shock- 01:51:06 - Audience: Filming problems- 01:51:25 - Audience: Disclosure prospects- 01:51:41 - Audience: Filmmaker advice- 01:52:03 - Audience: Wright Patterson thoughts- 01:52:50 - Audience: Alien tech influence- 01:54:01 - Audience: Species continuity- 01:54:32 - Audi… Lees meer