Michael Levin: Why Biology Holds the Key to Consciousness

Michael Levin: Why Biology Holds the Key to Consciousness

Michael Levin explores how consciousness and cognition arise from biological processes, arguing that emergent properties of living systems provide a bridge between mind and matter. He discusses recent research on cellular memory, bioelectric networks, and the implications for understanding the origins of consciousness. 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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Brian Greene: String Theory, Faster Than Light, and Death

Brian Greene: String Theory, Faster Than Light, and Death

Brian Greene explores the frontiers of string theory, the possibility of faster‑than‑light travel, and the nature of death and the afterlife. He also delves into wormholes, consciousness, and the holo...

16 Jan 20231h 46min

Curt Jaimungal: Intro to Modern Physics in 13 Minutes

Curt Jaimungal: Intro to Modern Physics in 13 Minutes

Curt Jaimungal explains modern physics fundamentals using only high-school math and natural units The lesson is available early in an ad-free audio version for TOE members.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% of...

10 Jan 202319min

Live: Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin, and 40 More

Live: Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin, and 40 More

Knapp, Corbell, Hoffman, Vervaeke, Levin and 40+ thinkers explore cutting-edge theory of everything ideas The conversation pushes the boundaries of philosophy, science and culture, offering fresh pers...

4 Jan 20238h 19min

I interviewed ChatGPT on Existence and Meaning

I interviewed ChatGPT on Existence and Meaning

Curt converses with ChatGPT on free will, AI, consciousness, existence, physics, and meaning. This early ad‑free audio version is available for TOE members. SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org...

29 Des 20221h 13min

Matt O'Dowd: PBS Space Time Host on Free Will and Dualism

Matt O'Dowd: PBS Space Time Host on Free Will and Dualism

Matt O'Dowd, host of PBS Space Time, discusses free will, consciousness, and spacetime, proposing a dualistic view that integrates metaphysics into scientific theory. He also talks about his upcoming ...

23 Des 20222h 13min

Terrence Deacon: How Consciousness Emerges from Entropy Gradients

Terrence Deacon: How Consciousness Emerges from Entropy Gradients

Terrence Deacon examines the origins of life, consciousness, entropy and sentience, arguing that meaning emerges from symbol grounding in far‑from‑equilibrium processes. He connects mental representat...

22 Des 20223h 8min

Bernardo Kastrup: Why Materialism Cannot Explain Consciousness

Bernardo Kastrup: Why Materialism Cannot Explain Consciousness

Bernardo Kastrup defends analytical idealism against materialism, arguing consciousness is primary reality He argues that consciousness is primary and that our sense of separateness is an illusion, of...

11 Des 20224h 55min

Donald Hoffman: The Most Rigorous Argument for Conscious Realism

Donald Hoffman: The Most Rigorous Argument for Conscious Realism

Donald Hoffman argues consciousness is fundamental and perception functions as evolutionary user interface He debates evolutionary implications, quantum realism, free will, and the limits of virtual‑r...

5 Des 20223h 17min

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