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In this captivating of Theories of Everything, Jacob Barandes and I delve into the intricate world of Indivisible Stochastic Processes and their profound impact on quantum mechanics. We explore how these non-Markovian systems introduce quantum phenomena like superposition and interference without the traditional wave function collapse.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:29 – Philosophy of Physics
07:04 – Philosophical Physics
10:55 – Understanding Symmetry Breaking in Physics
15:03 – Historical Contributions of Philosophers to Quantum Theory
25:03 – Real-World Examples of Symmetry Breaking
32:03 – Philosophical Contributions and Funding in Physics
38:00 – The Wigner's Friend Thought Experiment
55:24 – Eternalism vs. Presentism: The Flow of Time
1:05:31 – Connection to Cosmology and FLRW Models
1:12:07 – Spontaneous vs. Explicit Symmetry Breaking
1:15:37 – Indivisible Stochastic Processes and Future Directions
01:40:06 - Markovianity in Quantum Mechanics
01:42:12 - Linearity and Unitarity in Quantum Evolution
01:43:23 - Unistochastic Processes and Quantum Channels
01:45:20 - Quantum Channels and Steinspring Dilation
01:46:18 - Hamiltonian Formulation Analogy
01:49:05 - Double-Slit Experiment with Indivisible Processes
01:52:08 - Measurement Devices and Emergibles
02:00:04 - Seminar Culture and Philosophy in Physics
02:02:38 - Coarse-Grained Double-Slit Example
02:05:03 - No Wave Function Collapse in Indivisible Processes
02:12:16 - Philosophical Insights and Importance in Physics
02:18:08 - Critique of David Griffiths' Quantum Mechanics Textbook
02:35:07 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics
Links Mentioned (additional links in comments):
- Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobbarandes.com/
- Jacob’s first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWip00iXbo&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
- Jacob’s talk on “A New Formulation of Quantum Theory”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sshJyD0aWXg
- The Stochastic-Quantum Correspondence (Jacob’s paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2302.10778
- McTaggart’s paper on time: https://philpapers.org/archive/MCTTUO.pdf
- Putnam’s paper on time and geometry: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024493?origin=JSTOR-pdf
- Neil deGrasse Tyson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhWWlJFwTqs
- Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paper: https://cds.cern.ch/record/405662/files/PhysRev.47.777.pdf
- Greta Hermann’s paper on quantum mechanics in the philosophy of nature: https://cqi.inf.usi.ch/qic/grete_en.pdf
- John Bell’s paper on the Einstein Podolsky Rosen paradox: https://journals.aps.org/ppf/pdf/10.1103/PhysicsPhysiqueFizika.1.195
- Bell’s theorem without inequalities (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0409190
- Quantum mysteries revisited (paper): https://www.physics.smu.edu/scalise/P5382fa15/Mermin1990a.pdf
- Quantum Theory by David Bohm (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Theory-Dover-Books-Physics/dp/0486659690
- Bohm’s second paper on quantum theory: https://journals.aps.org/pr/abstract/10.1103/PhysRev.85.180
- Dirac’s textbook on quantum mechanics: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Quantum-Mechanics-International-Monographs/dp/0198520115
- Wigner’s paper on the mind-body question: https://www.scribd.com/doc/240712078/Eugen-Wigner-Remarks-on-the-Mind-body-Question
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In this episode, developmental biologist Michael Levin and cognitive scientist Anna Ciaunica examine how cellular intelligence challenges our traditional understanding of consciousness. They explore how memory, embodiment, and our interactions with others fundamentally shape the self.
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Links Mentioned:
Michael Levin’s website: https://drmichaellevin.org/
Anna Ciaunica’s website: https://annaciaunica.fr/
Curt’s previous talk with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&t=3924s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening
01:42 – The Biggest Myths in Biology and Neuroscience
03:18 – Anna’s Take on How Self Emerges from “Bunches of Cells”
04:10 – Critique of Adult-Centric Perspectives
05:15 – Dropping Old Conceptual “Epicycles”
07:45 – Continuity from Single Cells to Human Minds
09:28 – On Memory, Metaphors, and Shifting Perspectives
10:46 – Bridging Disciplinary Silos & The Power of Interdisciplinarity
13:04 – Development, Evolution, and Goal-Directed Systems
17:05 – Expanding the Concept of “Goal-Seeking” in Biology
25:12 – Depression, Body States, and Self-Regulation
31:57 – Aging, Goals, and the Problem of “Having Nothing Left to Do”
41:10 – Pregnancy, Immune Systems, and “Sharing a Self”
51:08 – “Interconnectedness” as Fundamental to Selfhood
57:56 – The Story We Tell Ourselves vs. The Agency of Thoughts
1:07:00 – Rewriting “You”: Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Memory
1:16:15 – Final Thoughts: The Self as an Ongoing, Embodied Process
1:24:01 – Closing Remarks and Where to Find More
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The classical and quantum worlds are not as apart as we thought.
Eva Miranda, a renowned researcher in symplectic and Poisson geometry, explains how “hidden” geometric structures can unite classical and quantum frameworks. Eva dives into integrable systems, Bohr–Sommerfeld leaves, and the art of geometric quantization, revealing a promising path to bridging longstanding gaps in theoretical physics.
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Links Mentioned:
•â â Eva Miranda’s website: https://web.mat.upc.edu/eva.miranda/nova/
•â â Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
•â â Curt’s post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7284265597671034880/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
06:12 – Classical vs. Quantum Mechanics
15:32 – Poisson Brackets & Symplectic Forms
24:14 – Integrable Systems
32:01 – Dirac’s Dream & NoâGo Results
39:04 – ActionâAngle Coordinates
47:05 – Toric Manifolds & Polytopes
54:55 – Geometric Quantization Basics
1:03:46 – Bohr–Sommerfeld Leaves
1:12:03 – Handling Singularities
1:20:23 – Poisson Manifolds Beyond Symplectic
1:28:50 – Turing Completeness & Fluid Mechanics TieâIn
1:35:06 – Topological QFT Overview
1:45:53 – Open Questions in Quantization
1:53:20 – Conclusion
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Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in AI and 2024 Nobel Prize recipient, discusses the urgent risks posed by rapid AI advancements in today's episode of Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal.
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Timestamps:
00:00 The Existential Threat of AI
01:25 The Speed of AI Development
7:11 The Nature of Subjective Experience
14:18 Consciousness vs Self-Consciousness
23:36 The Misunderstanding of Mental States
29:19 The Chinese Room Argument
30:47 The Rise of AI in China
37:18 The Future of AI Development
40:00 The Societal Impact of AI
47:02 Understanding and Intelligence
1:00:47 Predictions on Subjective Experience
1:05:45 The Future Landscape of AI
1:10:14 Reflections on Recognition and Impact
Geoffrey Hinton Links:
•â â Geoffrey Hinton’s publications: https://www.cs.toronto.edu/~hinton/papers.html#1983-1976
•â â The Economist’s several mentions of Geoffrey Hinton: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/08/ai-researchers-receive-the-nobel-prize-for-physics
•â â https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/02/would-an-artificial-intelligence-bubble-be-so-bad
•â â https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels
•â â https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/08/14/ai-scientists-are-producing-new-theories-of-how-the-brain-learns
•â â Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
•â â Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=19
•â â The Emperor’s New Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980
•â â Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=78
•â â Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQuiso493ro&t=1353s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal
•â â Ray Kurzweil’s books: https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/
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David Bentley Hart is a renowned author, philosopher, religious studies scholar, and theologian. In today's episode David explores the problem of evil, labeling it the most compelling argument against theism due to the undeniable suffering of innocents. David candidly acknowledges the dilemma, finding it intellectually irresolvable, yet juxtaposes this with the profound hope and transformative significance of Christ’s resurrection. Drawing on Stoic metaphysics, David explores the concept of a spiritual body and its philosophical ties to early Christian thought, all while challenging conventional Trinitarian interpretations of texts like John 1:1. This conversation is a rich tapestry of theology, philosophy, and personal insight, inviting listeners to reconsider foundational beliefs about faith, suffering, and the nature of reality.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Evil
08:50 - New Testament
15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics
24:51 - The Spirit
31:12 - Books of the Bible
39:24 - John 1:1
47:55 - Jesus
54:14 - Language
01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism
01:08:53 - Self Awareness
01:14:35 - Consciousness
01:18:05 - God
01:19:51 - Spirituality
01:27:36 - Perennialism
01:36:55 - Belief
01:39:44 - Episode Recap!
01:50:50 - Outro
Links Mentioned:
•â â Johnathan Bi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured
•â â David Bentley Hart’s bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA
•â â The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO
•â â The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv
•â â All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm
•â â A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D
•â â Curt’s OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763
•â â Michael Levin’s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/
•â â The Atheist’s Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n
•â â Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA
•â â Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0
•â â Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=7139s
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This episode features Yang-Hui He, a mathematical physicist and professor known for his groundbreaking work in string theory, geometry, and AI-driven approaches to mathematical research, as he explains how machine learning is revolutionizing the field and leading to major discoveries.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - String Theory & Mathematics
10:54 - How Does One Do Mathematics?
16:28 - Computers & Mathematics
20:04 - Bottom-Up Mathematics
28:44 - Meta-Mathematics
46:17 - Top-Down Mathematics
55:22 - Pattern Recognition
01:01:30 - Platonic Data
01:07:15 - A Classic Problem Since 1736
01:17:38 - Classical Results for Reimann Surface
01:22:29 - Manifolds
01:26:52 - Superstring Theory
01:30:45 - When Physics Meets Math
01:43:01 - Progress in String Theory
01:45:45 - Image Processing
01:59:33 - Episode Recap
02:12:50 - Outro
Links Mentioned:
•â â The Calibi-Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/41XmUi0
•â â Machine Learning (book): https://amzn.to/49YQ42t
•â â Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4gCcjxr
•â â Yang-Hui He’s recent physics lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuZar2C55U
•â â Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
•â â Edward Frenkel’s String Theory discussion on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc
•â â Edward Frenkel’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y
•â â Joseph Conlon and Peter Toit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ
•â â A New Lower Bound For Sphere Packing (article): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.10026
•â â Principia Mathematica (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principia-Mathematica-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1603864377/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANIKKX6G8KRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c62w_u2CfXIK6AaEt-QKx6dp22lbkUr17cSyr3O-rltVBjvb8xCrwLWz8CQ6iWjo8rjmeCsSCwPwM_U0T8_InZfz0vEX9UKDWfSa5Oan86o4YwU6F3GdBPz3J2d_hXbLOc-EULawZ47JksUzndhf5q7ydfCMlK9lYKc2XLZQq-6_dHWQSbjYI82e_dcKw9EWp71DPKIZ9v5qvbyP3CnE7gRpN7uPMZpj-lxlo7Wjsl4.iSUZDFr0n-ZlkiADza8yEePerPoxBJRRCLhO0tQm2wU&dib_tag=se&keywords=principia+mathematica&qid=1735580157&s=books&sprefix=principia+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-5
•â â Tshitoyan’s paper on Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1335-8
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In today’s episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal is joined by renowned physicists Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to delve into the complexities of String Theory. Together, they explore its potential as a unified framework for understanding the fundamental forces of the universe, discussing both its strengths and the criticisms it faces. Peter Woit is a renowned mathematical physicist and outspoken critic of string theory, and Joseph Conlon is a distinguished theoretical physicist and strong proponent of string theory.
NOTE: The video of Brian Greene in the introduction was intended to serve as a visual representation related to string theory as a general subject. It wasn’t meant to imply his support or opposition to string theory without understanding the details of it. I love Brian Greene. I even spoke to him here for the podcast. https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo. - Curt
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:10 What Wrong with the Standard Model?
10:27 The Axion and Experimental Hope
15:01 Critiques of String Theory
17:25 Evaluating String Theory's Validity
20:44 The Sociological Landscape of Physics
25:20 Holography and Its Implications
29:03 The Complexities of ADS-CFT
32:59 Witten's Influence and Controversies
36:32 The Balance of Arrogance and Humility
40:37 Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics
44:20 The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics
48:55 Young Researchers and Career Concerns
52:42 The Disconnect from Experimental Data
56:24 The Evolution of Theoretical Physics
59:48 Challenges Facing the Field Today
01:02:28 Future Directions
01:35:36 The State of Fundamental Physics
01:47:07 Exploring Time Dimensions
02:07:40 AI Recap
02:20:50 Outro
Links:
•â â Why String Theory? (Joseph’s book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42
•â â Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph’s book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b
•â â Not Even Wrong (Peter’s book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn
•â â Quantum Theory (Peter’s book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h
•â â Peter Woit’s blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/
•â â Edward Witten’s recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549
•â â Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp
•â â Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/
•â â Physics Today: Edward Witten’s 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string
•â â Peter Woit’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
•â â Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon’s paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388
•â â Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
•â â Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo
•â â TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with Matthew Segall, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, on the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. We delve into the limitations of contemporary views of reality, paralleling them with the Ptolemaic model, and explore how an awareness of mortality can enrich our understanding of existence. Matthew argues for a shift toward introspection and self-inquiry in a society grappling with existential challenges, emphasizing that confronting mortality can foster a deeper sense of meaning in our lives.
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LINKED MENTIONED:
•â â Matthew’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato
•â â Matthew’s Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs
•â â Matthew’s talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo
•â â Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474
•â â Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
•â â The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086
•â â 1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040
•â â Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time
•â â The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188
•â â John Vervaeke’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke
•â â John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
•â â Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4
•â â Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg
•â â Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w
•â â Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo
•â â Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0
•â â Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU
•â â Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
•â â v=3lcDT_-3v2k&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY&index=3
•â â Michael Levin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8iFtaltX-s&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=39
•â â Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16
•â â Neil Turok’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35
•â â TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal
•â â TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:35 The Roots of Process Philosophy
4:47 The Rise of Nominalism
8:26 The Evolution of Substance
11:02 Descartes and the Dualist Divide
21:34 Kant's Copernican Revolution
33:08 The Nature of Knowledge
37:42 Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds
46:18 Schelling's Panpsychism
56:50 Whitehead's Organic Realism
1:22:17 The Bifurcation of Nature
1:31:38 The Emergence of Consciousness
1:38:37 The Nature of Self-Organization
1:53:40 Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality
2:11:35 The Role of God in Process Philosophy
2:23:55 The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry
2:40:34 Reflections on Mortality and Meaning
2:47:44 The Shift from Substance to Process
2:58:02 Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness
3:00:49 The Call for Inner Exploration
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Maria Volaris for a gentle introduction to quantum computing, diving into quantum no-go theorems, Schrödinger's cat, the nature of quantum entanglement, and how these concepts lay the foundation for the future of computational science.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
•â â Maria Violaris’s OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris
•â â Maria’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos
•â â Maria’s series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg
•â â Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM
•â â Curt Jaimungal’s Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - Maria’s Background
04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems
09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat
13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes
17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)
23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)
31:58 - Bell’s Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)
45:12 - Locality & Realism
49:04 - Bell’s Theorem Continued…
01:00:06 - GHZ States
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Jonathan Pageau about a cognitive theory of everything where symbolism, purpose, and meaning reconcile ancient wisdom with modern understanding, culminating in a radical Christian non-dualism that unites unity and multiplicity.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
•â Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/
•â â Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau
•â â The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp
•â â Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4
•â â Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY
•â â Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE
•â â Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0
•â â Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0
•â â John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
Timestamps:
0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name
4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming
11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice
20:26 - Christian vs. Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness
34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?
41:38 - Jesus
45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision
55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity
01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights
01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence
01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity
01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality
02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries
02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion
02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs. Metaphorical
02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God
03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose
03:15:39 - Conclusion
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.
Links Mentions:
- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML
- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV
- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis
03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics
06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity
08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics
11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research
12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics
15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia
18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies
19:51 - The Crisis in Science
32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities
37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia
42:08 - Humor in Science Communication
57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia
58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market
1:02:29 - Academic Exodus
1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints
1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development
1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground
1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress
1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity
1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma
1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery
1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem
1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal sits down with Iain McGilchrist to dive deep into the practical implications of his groundbreaking work on brain hemispheres, consciousness, and wisdom. We explore how Eastern and Western philosophies intersect with his insights, shaping our understanding of reality, spirituality, and the human experience.
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LINKED MENTIONED:
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- Iain and John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag
- Iain’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4
- The Master and His Emissary (book): https://amzn.to/3Zpa8Yc
- The Matter With Things (book): https://amzn.to/4g8JUid
- Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (book): https://amzn.to/4eMT8iL
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (book): https://amzn.to/4fKTtDV
- Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI
- Curt’s Substack article on the brain: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/yin-and-yang-mills
- Chris Langan on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA
- Seven Types of Ambiguity (book): https://amzn.to/3Z1qCnQ
- Awakenings (book): https://amzn.to/3B3hvuT
- Anand Vaidya on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A
- Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_uFQNDlvI
- Rupert Sheldrake on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM
- Living in Wonder (book): https://amzn.to/49cP4ar
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:47 - "The Matter with Things"
16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation
21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness
31:06 - Perspectives on Truth
47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism
54:04 - Ethics and Morality
1:01:26 - Language and the Brain
1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"
1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health
1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis
1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred
1:45:47 - Personal Practices
1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love
2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy
2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives
2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death
2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art
2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships
2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine
2:44:44 - Concluding Remarks
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Explore the deepest mysteries of consciousness in Layer 4 of the Consciousness Iceberg: Strange loops, quantum theories, CTMU, and more. Dive into the paradox of self and the mind's hidden dimensions.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
- TOE’s previous Consciousness layers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk
- Joscha Bach and Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhSlYfVtgww
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson at Mindfest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PlmOXQ18jk
- David Chalmers’ solo Mindfest lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5qjdHhtBk
- Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
https://www.amazon.ca/Godel-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567
- God, Infinity, The Sacred, Prayer, Relations vs. Objects | John Vervaeke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI
- Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Robert Sapolsky, Human Clones, Free Will, Existence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI
- Microtubules: The Gateway to Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_bQwdJir1o
- 20th Century’s Greatest Living Scientist | Sir Roger Penrose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Chris Langan: CTMU, IQ, Free Will, Non-Duality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-bRM1kYuNA&t=1095s
- Chris Langan and Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXxgQy4xLQ&t=450s
- QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yABPvDJ6Zgs
- The Most Obscure Theories of Consciousness Explained [Layer 3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqgEkWtQPto&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN7M6CrEnBPZ2qywnGYdUDk&index=3
- Interviewing UK’s Most Controversial Scientist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Y5dRyX4mM&t=1017s
- Iain McGilchrist: The Self, Consciousness, Jung, Jesus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4&t=6571s
- Iain McGilchrist and John Vervaeke: God, Being, Meaning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzT4tcC-aag&t=3501s
- Curt Jaimungal’s Language isn’t just “low resolution communication.
https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/language-isnt-just-low-resolution
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Douglas Hofstadter
06:58 - Roger Penrose
11:10 - Chris Langan
15:39 - Johnjoe McFadden
19:31 - David Chalmers
24:25 - Ian McGilchrist
28:53 - Support TOE
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In this episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Avshalom Elitzur, co-creator of the famous bomb-testing experiment, as he unveils a bold new vision of reality where spacetime emerges from quantum interactions in pure nothingness. Elitzur challenges conventional physics with ideas like negative mass particles and the continuous creation of spacetime, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of existence.
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- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok
- The Physicist and the Philosopher (book): https://www.amazon.com/Physicist-Philosopher-Einstein-Bergson-Understanding/dp/0691173176
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=7
- Interpretations of quantum mechanics (paper): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics
- Lee Smolin on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKOodQXjhc
- Quantum mechanical interaction-free measurements (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9305002
- Nonlocal Position Changes of a Photon Revealed by Quantum Routers
(paper): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26018-y
- Manolis Kellis on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g56lxZwnaqg
- The Quark and the Jaguar (book): https://www.amazon.com/Quark-Jaguar-Adventures-Simple-Complex/dp/0805072535
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:04 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
04:42 - Prof. Elitzur’s Unconventional Path in Physics
07:02 - The Problem of Unifying Forces in Physics
10:06 - Time’s Role in Relativity and Simplicity in Physics
13:34 - The Nature of Time and the Flow of Events
19:20 - Relativity of Simultaneity Explained
24:22 - Free Will and the Block Universe Debate
28:49 - Time Asymmetry in Physics
31:06 - The Universe’s Expanding Time and Black Holes
35:39 - Einstein, Minkowski, and the Concept of Time
39:43 - Paradigm Shifts in Quantum Mechanics
43:00 - The Concept of Becoming in Physics
49:15 - Quantum Mechanics and Time Symmetry
55:43 - The Two-State Vector Formalism (TSVF)
01:06:15 - Non-Locality and Quantum Zigzag
01:12:50 - New Physics from TSVF: Negative Mass
01:23:00 - Implications of Negative Mass in Physics
01:32:00 - The Emerging New Paradigm in Physics
01:46:46 - Biology, mistakes, and innovation
01:48:01 - Spacetime emerging from nothing
01:50:03 - Wave functions creating spacetime
01:56:08 - Schrödinger's cat and spacetime
02:00:01 - Unifying quantum mechanics and gravity
02:11:05 - Advice for young physicists
02:16:29 - Support TOE
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal and Julian Barbour challenge conventional physics by exploring Barbour's revolutionary ideas on time as an emergent property of change, the universe's increasing order contrary to entropy, and the foundational nature of shape dynamics.
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LINKED MENTIONED:
- The Janus Point (Julian Barbour’s book): https://www.amazon.com/Janus-Point-New-Theory-Time/dp/0465095461
- ‘Relational Concepts of Space and Time’ (Julian Barbour’s 1982 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/687224
- ‘The Theory of Gravitation’ (Paul Dirac’s 1958 paper): https://www.jstor.org/stable/100497
- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4SAketEHY
- ‘On the Nature of Things’ (book): https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674992009
- Leibniz: Philosophical Writings (book): https://www.amazon.com/Leibniz-Philosophical-Writings-Everymans-University/dp/0460119052
- Elementary Principles of Statistical Mechanics (book): https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Principles-Statistical-Mechanics-Physics/dp/0486789950
- The interpretations of quantum mechanics in 5 minutes (article): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/p/the-interpretations-of-quantum-mechanics
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:12 - Working Outside of Academia
03:53 - Space, Time, Dimension
10:40 - Mach’s Principle
21:33 - Mach Confused Einstein
24:22 - Two Particle Universe
31:46 - Carlo Rovelli
35:02 - Julian’s Ontology
43:37 - Julian’s Theory ‘Shape Statistics’
51:11 - Leinbiz’s Philosophical Writings
56:14 - Expansion of the Universe (Scale Invariance)
01:05:02 - Cosmological Principle
01:15:34 - Thermodynamics
01:17:15 - Entropy and Complexity
01:30:40 - Wave Function / Double Slit Experiment
01:39:21 - God
01:44:48 - The Role of Instruments
01:47:44 - Etymology of Pattern and Matter
01:51:25 - Join My Substack!
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In today’s episode, Jacob, a physicist specializing in quantum mechanics, explores groundbreaking ideas on measurement, the role of probabilistic laws, and the foundational principles of quantum theory. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, Jacob offers unique insights into the nature of particles, fields, and the evolution of quantum mechanics.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
- Wigner’s paper ‘Remarks on the Mind-Body Question’: https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/wigner/Wigner_Remarks.pdf
- Jacob’s lecture on Hilbert Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaSAG4J6nw&ab_channel=OxfordPhilosophyofPhysics
- John von Neumann’s book on ‘Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics’: https://amzn.to/48OkeVj
- The 1905 Papers (Albert Einstein): https://guides.loc.gov/einstein-annus-mirabilis/1905-papers
- Dividing Quantum Channels (paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/math-ph/0611057
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
- Scott Aaronson and Leonard Susskind’s paper on ‘Quantum Necromancy’: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.07450
- Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk
- Leonard Susskind on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_Hlm6aCok
- Ekkolapto’s website: https://www.ekkolapto.org/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Jacob's Background
07:32 - Pursuing Theoretical Physics
10:28 - Is Consciousness Linked to Quantum Mechanics?
16:07 - Why the Wave Function Might Not Be Real
20:12 - The Schrödinger Equation Explained
23:04 - Higher Dimensions in Quantum Physics
30:11 - Heisenberg’s Matrix Mechanics
35:08 - Schrödinger’s Wave Function and Its Implications
39:57 - Dirac and von Neumann's Quantum Axioms
45:09 - The Problem with Hilbert Spaces
50:02 - Wigner's Friend Paradox
55:06 - Challenges in Defining Measurement in Quantum Mechanics
01:00:17 - Trying to Simplify Quantum for Students
01:03:35 - Bridging Quantum Mechanics with Stochastic Processes
01:05:05 - Discovering Indivisible Stochastic Processes
01:12:03 - Interference and Coherence Explained
01:16:06 - Redefining Measurement and Decoherence
01:18:01 - The Future of Quantum Theory
1:24:09 - Foundationalism and Quantum Theory
1:25:04 - Why Use Indivisible Stochastic Laws?
1:26:10 - The Quantum-Classical Transition
1:27:30 - Classical vs Quantum Probabilities
1:28:36 - Hilbert Space and the Convenience of Amplitudes
1:30:01 - No Special Role for Observers
1:33:40 - Emergence of the Wave Function
1:38:27 - Physicists' Reluctance to Change Foundations
1:43:04 - Resolving Quantum Mechanics' Inconsistencies
1:50:46 - Practical Applications of Indivisible Stochastic Processes
1:57:53 - Understanding Particles in the Indivisible Stochastic Model
2:00:48 - Is There a Fundamental Ontology?
2:07:02 - Advice for Students Entering Physics
2:09:32 - Encouragement for Interdisciplinary Research
2:12:22 - Outro
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In today’s episode, MIT computational biologist Manolis Kellis dive into the hidden patterns linking DNA, evolution, and cognition, exploring a potential unifying theory that bridges biology, AI, and the essence of life.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - The Scope of Biological Unification
06:02 - Biology vs. Physics
09:31 - DNA as Life’s Language
13:45 - The Universal Compatibility of DNA
16:55 - Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Isolation
20:17 - Layers of Abstraction in Biology
24:51 - Beyond DNA: The Role of Histones
30:30 - Protein Folding and Function
35:26 - How Cells Interpret DNA Signals
40:24 - The Creativity of Language and Miscommunication
44:55 - Teaching and Simplification
51:09 - Evolution of Cognition and Centralized Decision-Making
57:35 - Vertical vs. Horizontal Evolution
1:04:20 - Specialization and Society’s Role in Evolution
1:08:50 - The Future of Biological Understanding
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In today's episode, Chiara Marletto and Professor Vlatko Vedral explore a groundbreaking experiment that could reveal the quantum nature of gravity, potentially challenging Einstein's classical theory of general relativity.
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- Chiara and Vlatko’s paper on Quantum-information methods: https://arxiv.org/html/2410.07262v1
- Jonathan Oppenheim on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s
- Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU
- Chiara and Vlatko’s additional papers: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/marletto/publications?page=3
- The Dark History of Anti-Gravity (TOE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBA3RUxkZdc
- Ai wins big at the Nobels (Economist article): https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Potential Falsification of General Relativity
04:50 - The Quantum Gravity Conundrum
09:30 - Gravitationally Induced Entanglement (GIE) Explained
14:10 - Challenges in Testing Quantum Gravity with Current Technology
19:00 - Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
23:45 - Constructor Theory’s Contribution to Quantum Gravity
28:30 - Designing the GIE Experiment: Micro Crystals and Superposition
33:15 - Technological Hurdles in Implementing GIE
38:00 - Comparing GIE with Previous Experiments (Bose, Sugato)
42:50 - Feasibility Studies and Experimental Setup Insights
47:35 - Funding Fundamental Physics: Challenges and Strategies
52:20 - AI’s Nobel Prize Controversy and Its Impact on Physics
57:10 - Public Awareness and the Current State of Fundamental Physics
1:02:00 - Future Directions in Quantum Gravity and Constructor Theory
1:07:45 - Advice for Researchers: Bridging Theory and Experiment
1:13:30 - Guidance for Young Physicists: Following Passion Over Trends
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In today's episode, we are joined by Leonard Susskind, the renowned theoretical physicist often called the "Father of String Theory," who has profoundly shaped our understanding of quantum mechanics, black holes, and the nature of the universe.
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- Peter Woit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=8
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- Cumrun Vafa on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHOoMX4Bqw
- Neil Turok on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUp9x44N3uE
- Garrett Lisi on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ulJmfFvd8
- TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY
- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo
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- The de Sitter: https://hal.science/hal-00109682/document
- Susskind: String theory not a complete picture of how quantum gravity works: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/?p=6252
- Can we unify quantum mechanics and gravity?: https://physicsworld.com/a/can-we-unify-quantum-mechanics-and-gravity/
- New theory claims to unite Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics:
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