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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Eric Weinstein: The Theory He Kept Secret for Four Decades (Geometric Unity)

Eric Weinstein: The Theory He Kept Secret for Four Decades (Geometric Unity)

Eric Weinstein reveals the core of his Geometric Unity theory after 40 years of development. He also explores philosophical implications, quantum‑classical relationships, and the challenges of communi...

3 Kesä 20253h 10min

David Wallace: Why Many Worlds Is the Only Consistent Interpretation

David Wallace: Why Many Worlds Is the Only Consistent Interpretation

Philosopher of physics David Wallace unpacks the Everett (Many‑Worlds) interpretation, tackling common misconceptions, probability, emergence and personal identity across multiple worlds. He also exam...

29 Touko 20252h 18min

Yang-Hui He: How AI Is Reshaping Pure Mathematics Right Now

Yang-Hui He: How AI Is Reshaping Pure Mathematics Right Now

Yang-Hui He explores how AI is reshaping pure mathematics, from the murmuration conjecture to Riemann Hypothesis. We examine the changing research landscape, the role of intuition, and what a future w...

23 Touko 20251h 59min

Curt Jaimungal: Explain Like I'm Five? Challenge Accepted.

Curt Jaimungal: Explain Like I'm Five? Challenge Accepted.

We examine the common claim that you must be able to explain a concept to a five‑year‑old to truly understand it, arguing that the idea can be misleading and even harmful. The episode explores why som...

15 Touko 202520min

David Kaiser: MIT Physicist on Black Holes Older Than the Universe

David Kaiser: MIT Physicist on Black Holes Older Than the Universe

MIT physicist and historian David Kaiser examines primordial black holes, exploring how they might explain dark matter and connect to cosmic inflation. He discusses their potential impact on our under...

12 Touko 20251h 53min

Curt Jaimungal: Demystifying Godel's Theorem

Curt Jaimungal: Demystifying Godel's Theorem

Gödel’s incompleteness theorem is often misrepresented in popular science. In this episode we cut through the hype, correcting misconceptions from figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Veritasium, Michio ...

5 Touko 202524min

Ted Jacobson: The Proof That Gravity Equals Entropy

Ted Jacobson: The Proof That Gravity Equals Entropy

Ted Jacobson explains how Einstein's equations emerge from thermodynamic principles, proving gravity is entropic. The discussion explores Rindler horizons, quantum vacuum states, and holographic duali...

1 Touko 20251h 49min

Julian Barbour: What Happens When Physics Abandons Time Entirely

Julian Barbour: What Happens When Physics Abandons Time Entirely

Julian Barbour argues that time is an illusion and quantum mechanics should be replaced by relational ratios. He explores how entropy, consciousness, and the structure of the universe can be understoo...

29 Huhti 20252h 22min

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