Fay Dowker: Causal Set Theory as Quantum Gravity's Best Candidate

Fay Dowker: Causal Set Theory as Quantum Gravity's Best Candidate

Fay Dowker joins us to explore causal set theory as a candidate for quantum gravity, discussing how discrete spacetime might reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics. The conversation also delves into the implications for consciousness, non‑locality, and the legacy of Stephen Hawking’s work. Listeners gain a clear overview of the challenges and promises of this emerging framework. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Avi Loeb (Harvard) argues Oumuamua was alien technology and defends scientific pursuit of extraterrestrial life They also explore consciousness, free will, and the challenges of pursuing unconventiona...

10 Huhti 20212h 7min

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

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

Curt Jaimungal tackles consciousness, IQ debates, and reveals which Theory of Everything he thinks is correct He shares personal background, discusses philosophy, free will, and the future of science ...

2 Huhti 20212h 13min

Jonathan Pageau: Why Metaphor Is More Real Than the Literal

Jonathan Pageau: Why Metaphor Is More Real Than the Literal

Jonathan Pageau explores the symbolism behind traditional Christian iconography and its relationship to modern and contemporary art. He critiques modern artistic movements, connects art to cultural na...

2 Huhti 20212h 15min

Iain McGilchrist: Why Reason and Language Cannot Capture Existence

Iain McGilchrist: Why Reason and Language Cannot Capture Existence

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 worldvi...

29 Maalis 20213h 2min

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

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

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.- 00:00:0...

24 Maalis 20211h 16min

Richard Borcherds: The Monster Group and Monstrous Moonshine

Richard Borcherds: The Monster Group and Monstrous Moonshine

Richard Borcherds, a Fields Medalist, talks about the Monster Group, its links to string theory, and his self‑study path in mathematics. He also dives into creativity, learning strategies, free will, ...

17 Maalis 20211h 40min

Mithuna Yoganathan: Quantum Immortality and Self-Study in Physics

Mithuna Yoganathan: Quantum Immortality and Self-Study in Physics

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 ...

11 Maalis 20211h 44min

Stuart Hameroff: Penrose's Quantum Consciousness Theory Explained

Stuart Hameroff: Penrose's Quantum Consciousness Theory Explained

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,...

4 Maalis 20212h 14min

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