Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Michael Levin, Karl Friston, and Chris Fields examine the meta hard problem of consciousness and societal cognition They debate whether society functions as a giant brain and examine the role of quantum randomness in consciousness.- 0:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:20 - Levin: respect for Chris/Karl- 00:04:45 - Fields: respect for Michael/Karl- 00:05:45 - Friston: respect for Chris/Michael- 00:07:46 - Self‑organization and autopoiesis- 00:12:11 - Emergence of cognition- 00:14:18 - Perception of independent things- 00:18:40 - Cognition vs consciousness- 00:22:03 - The Meta Hard Problem- 00:30:37 - Complexity and awareness- 00:35:56 - Society as a brain?- 00:44:17 - Agency duality- 00:51:32 - Babbling and self- 01:11:22 - 300 ms unit of consciousness- 01:15:49 - Quantum babbling- 01:21:49 - Randomness vs quantum randomness- 01:30:03 - External vs internal reality- 01:33:41 - Studying consciousness and existential dread- 01:48:19 - Levin: deep importance- 01:51:12 - Science starts with faithSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE - NordVPN: Exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories - Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com - Wren: plant 10 extra trees when you sign up at wren.co/theories - Trade Coffee: $30 off first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything - ButcherBox: two New York strip steaks and lobster claw free with first order at butcherbox.com/THEORIES RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/J6eJ44Jq_pw - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - 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 - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Curt's AMA #:3 https://youtu.be/SX9q2D6b5bc - Karl Friston #2: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M - Karl Friston #1: https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA - Michael Levin: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc - Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curt Jaimungal explores consciousness, the challenges of learning physics, and the practicalities of preparing a podcast while diving into topics like ROEs, UFOs, and personal growth. He shares insights on meditation, study techniques, and the evolving impact of the Theory of Everything on his life.- 00:00:00 - Curt's Myers Brigg Personality Type- 00:02:37 - Meditation- 00:11:33 - Prepping for the Podcast- 00:19:20 - Wolfram and Pais "Blackholes"- 00:25:38 - How Has TOE Changed You?- 00:28:32 - What is Time?- 00:33:55 - What Microphone Do You Use?- 00:35:26 - How Quick Can You Study a "TOE"?- 00:40:13 - How Many Hours Worked Per Day- 00:48:37 - The "Present" Is No Trifling Matter- 00:52:43 - Paranormal Experiences- 00:55:11 - Upcoming Guests- 01:01:44 - What is a "Theolocution"- 01:08:33 - Burger King vs. KFC- 01:11:10 - What Has Lue Elizondo Seen?- 01:18:38 - Dark Night of the Soul- 01:24:10 - Favorite Books- 01:30:23 - Being Too Hard On Yourself- 01:39:36 - Curt's Furrowed Brows- 01:41:45 - Difficulty In Leaving One's Mind- 01:43:34 - What is "ROE"- 01:51:33 - Remaining "True" To TOE- 01:58:43 - Evidence of UFOs?- 02:04:25 - TOELive Shows- 02:07:06 - Something Interesting You Learned Recently?- 02:16:03 - If You Could Have 1 Question Answered- 02:18:15 - LanganΛWeinstein- 02:25:19 - What Were You Like In High School?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- NordVPN: exclusive deal at https://nordvpn.com/theories (risk‑free with 30‑day money back guarantee)- Manscaped: 20% off + free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20] at Manscaped.com- Wren: sign up through wren.co/theories, plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: $30 off first order + free shipping at drinktrade.com/everything- butcherbox: two steaks and lobster claw free at butcherbox.com/THEORIES- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- pdora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- TOEmerch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Karl Friston https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- A H Almaas https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Diana Pasulka https://youtu.be/E5MuTHUbMUs- Generation Zed interviews Curt https://youtu.be/IjZlb2bGrgE- Crash Course on Physics https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://youtu.be/LbZ9OxrLTVM- Carlo Rovelli https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Request for Greer on TOE annakramer [at] siriusdisclosure.com- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/325VKso- Gödel Escher Bach https://amzn.to/3nipKbT- Raymond Smullyan (Curt reads) https://youtu.be/P-jh6tRh3Jw- April Fools (Ranking Each TOE) https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools (Announcements) https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Rupert Spira https://youtu.be/ocP6JSyicY0- Curt's first AMA https://youtu.be/DlxQwwmT9Ks- Curt's second AMA https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 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. 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

Peter Gray (Boston College) argues for unschooling and teaching children without hierarchical structures He draws on his research in evolutionary psychology to argue for child‑led learning and the importance of autonomy in education.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/theories risk‑free 30‑day money back guarantee- Manscaped: 20% off and free shipping with code [EVERYTHING20]- Wren: https://wren.co/theories plant 10 extra trees- Trade Coffee: drinktrade.com/everything $30 off first order plus free shipping- ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/THEORIES two New York strip steaks and lobster claw meat free in first order 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Diana Pasulka explores the intersection of religion, atheism, Jungian psychology, and UFO phenomena, debating how belief systems shape our understanding of the unknown. The conversation delves into Heidegger's philosophy, the role of the Sangha, and the cultural impact of recent UFO hearings.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:24 - Diana's journey from atheist to agnostic- 00:07:17 - Nuns who saw orbs and prayed- 00:11:45 - What are beliefs?- 00:12:27 - Atheists who believe in God- 00:19:50 - Spiritual vs religious and secularization thesis- 00:22:58 - UFOs as a religion- 00:29:37 - Psychedelics and religion- 00:37:01 - Facing flack for covering the phenomenon- 00:39:42 - Rationality of believing in UFOs- 00:47:38 - Atheism not like a religion but can be dogmatic- 00:49:18 - False claim that religions tell you what to think- 00:55:03 - The case for dogma- 01:01:06 - Heidegger on technology- 01:06:04 - Heidegger and Jacques Vallée- 01:10:03 - Why many UFO researchers are Catholic- 01:13:49 - Vatican view of UFOs- 01:15:12 - Religious stories vs materialistic UFO interpretation- 01:20:05 - Near death experiences, UFOs, and Dean Radin- 01:22:35 - CIA/DOD strategies- 01:26:57 - What Diana uncovered she shouldn't have- 01:29:45 - Roswell and the Promethean myth- 01:31:10 - Dangers and reality of CE5- 01:33:48 - Bob Lazar credibility- 01:36:02 - Protecting against disinformation- 01:38:08 - Academic openness vs governmental closedness- 01:42:39 - SpaceX and Latin writing- 01:48:18 - President as a short timer- 01:49:02 - Who is Tyler?- 01:50:48 - Does the government understand UFOs?- 01:52:01 - Multiple phenomena, not just one- 01:52:51 - Biblically accurate angels- 01:55:26 - Physical evidence of purgatory- 01:57:36 - Collocating UFOs with religion- 02:02:10 - Who is the modern Heidegger?- 02:05:21 - Jung and UFOs- 02:08:00 - Plato's Cave and shackling- 02:12:54 - Sangha as the answer to deception- 02:18:46 - Rediscovering meaning, Heidegger, Weinstein, TOE- 02:22:09 - Experiential vs analytical approach to God- 02:24:52 - Lovecraft and the open mind peril- 02:27:14 - Epistemic shock vs ontological shock- 02:38:10 - Importance of Sangha- 02:41:21 - Reconciling religion with ET- 02:42:15 - How Diana's faith was affected- 02:44:27 - Why the Hitchhiker effect occurs- 02:45:32 - Angels, demons, and the third option- 02:46:45 - Rosicrucianism and Gnosticism- 02:50:52 - Kurzweil's singularity, Omega Point, UAPs- 02:55:14 - Jung and the UFO archetype (continued)- 02:56:10 - UFO hearings (May 2022)- 03:00:23 - Catholic Church, remote viewing, Thomas Campbell, Jacques Vallée- 03:05:54 - Podcasts sanctioned behind the scenes for disclosureSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3MsaOmI- American Cosmic (Diana's book): https://amzn.to/3FWYCaW- Fatima Trilogy (a book Diana references): https://amzn.to/3wDGoao- Dark Night of the Soul podcast (with Chloe Valdary interviewing Curt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfJ20TNpNU- Karl Friston podcast (most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://youtu.be/kko-hVA-8IU is part 1 and part 2 is also on the channel.- Tupacabra Twitter: https://twitter.com/TUPACABRA2 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. 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

Curt Jaimungal reveals how natural units and high-school math can solve any theoretical physics problem He walks through unit conversions, forces, quantum concepts and even the role of consciousness in physics.- 00:00:00 - The Why: A shift in perspective- 00:02:07 - The What: What to expect to learn in this video- 00:04:53 - The How: The TOE approach- 00:10:53 - What are Natural Units?- 00:26:09 - Conversion equations- 00:40:09 - Newton's constant / Entropy / Why speed is "dimensionless"- 00:47:56 - A Neutron star's pressure- 00:49:16 - Proportionate strengths of forces / "Wave function" is not a function- 00:54:41 - Knots / Extra dimensions- 01:02:41 - Inside Microtubules / Consciousness / Penrose's theory- 01:07:55 - Naïve Vacuum Expectation / Dark Energy- 01:14:01 - Calculating with the Schwinger Limit / Superforce- 01:21:41 - Annihilating electron - positron pairs / Quantum gravity / Black holes- 01:31:32 - *Sponsor and Patreon*- 01:34:23 - Length of an atom- 01:41:12 - Cutting a solid / How "special relativity" challenges what it means to "exist"- 01:42:25 - Laconically deriving the Casimir Pressure falloff / Rigor in math and physics- 01:44:35 - Analyzing the Sun- 01:36:31 - The size of Earth (derivation from fundamental constants)- 01:46:16 - Intuiting the radius of an electron / Classical Mechanics break down- 01:31:51 - On why we use X Rays to probe solid matter- 01:51:33 - Scales of the LHC / God particle- 01:53:18 - Summary- 01:54:21 - What's next?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e8kyvdPP8os- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Sabine Hossenfelder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP5G20ImveU- Andrew Dotson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5NKHsOzvAc- Pretty Much Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQqRYVA3Ms- Nima's Lecture: https://youtu.be/nVO4I3D38O0- Richard Borcherds' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyDqfi_cbkp-RU20aBF-MQ- Norman Wildberger's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Conversion Chart #1: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~korytov/phz4390/note_01_NaturalUnits_SMsummary.pdf- Conversion Chart #2: http://www.saha.ac.in/theory/palashbaran.pal/conv.html- Quantum Gravity podcast (Salvatore Pais): https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o?t=3057- On Enthymemes (Lue Elizondo): https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg?t=6971- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- Stephen Wolfram's TOE: https://youtu.be/1sXrRc3Bhrs- Eric Weinstein podcast: https://youtu.be/KElq_MLO1kw- String Theory podcast (Stephon Alexander): https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- QFT and Knot Theory podcast (Dror Bar Natan): https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curt Jaimungal explores the scientific foundations of God and consciousness with Jordan Peterson They debate the limits of physics, the role of mathematics, and how belief systems intersect with empirical inquiry.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Jordan Peterson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos- JP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curt Jaimungal reveals the psychological turmoil of studying consciousness with Chloe Valdary They discuss how deep inquiry can affect mental health and the challenges of navigating intense self‑reflection.SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- Chloe Valdary's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/cvaldary123- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garry Nolan (Stanford) examines UFO evidence, psychedelics connections, and artificial consciousness The conversation blends hard data with speculative science, challenging listeners to reconsider what counts as proof.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Most extraordinary UFO evidence- 00:08:25 - Trinity case creatures- 00:13:12 - Biological samples?- 00:17:04 - What to do if you encounter- 00:20:50 - Science depends on speculation- 00:26:48 - Responding to skeptics- 00:33:01 - Speed of light myth- 00:33:38 - Drug interfacing UFOs- 00:36:14 - Studying consciousness trauma- 00:41:50 - Caudate and Putamen differences- 01:00:57 - ESP, mediums, psychics- 01:05:56 - State actors and Havana Syndrome- 01:16:01 - Defense Intelligence doc reports- 01:16:27 - Non‑airborne phenomenon effects- 01:20:01 - Psychedelics and UFO studies- 01:21:02 - Psychedelics caudate connection- 01:22:53 - Psychedelics modulating sensory info- 01:27:08 - Consciousness survives death (Heim)- 01:28:39 - Artificial consciousness (Heim)- 01:32:13 - Remote viewing- 01:33:38 - Sun / Pentagon 1500‑page UFO docs- 01:38:14 - Skeptics needed, bias positive- 01:42:47 - Garry's personal experiences- 01:45:44 - Physical component of UAPs- 01:48:15 - Hyper‑dimensional reality challenges- 01:52:16 - Who's watching Lue and Garry?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and website https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/g3bk1UXjKLI- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools video (Ranking Every TOE): https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- Cristina Gomez's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParadigmShifts- Lex Fridman's podcast with Garry Nolan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCc2-1tbBQ- The New Worldview of the Physicist Burkhard Heim (by Ludwiger): http://heim-theory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-v-Ludwiger-The-New-Worldview-of-the-Physicist-Burkhard-Heim-160321.pdf- The Sun 1,500 page document release: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18113689/us-government-releases-1500-pages-secret-documents-ufo-programme/- Jacque Vallée TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Diana Pasulka "Calling All Beings" podcast: https://youtu.be/ziTXnFIScwI- Analysis of Data Hypothesis Related to Embassy Incidents: https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/jason-report-on-havana-syndrome-cases/08bb387091859944/full.pdf- Stuart Hameroff TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/uLo0Zwe579g- Karl Friston TOE podcast (regarding dealing with being psychology destabilized by studying consciousness / the phenomenon): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Jordan Peterson interviews Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbZ9OxrLTVM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A. H. Almaas (physicist/Diamond Approach creator) examines God, awakening, and analytical spirituality They explore how consciousness can be both unified and differentiated, and debate the limits of spiritual advice.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:50 - The Diamond Approach- 00:14:32 - Socratic dialogue is superior to meditation- 00:17:43 - Depth psychology- 00:20:37 - Unifying Buddhism / Christianity / Emptiness / Somethingness- 00:22:27 - God: The Unknown Unknowable- 00:25:00 - Awakening vs. Realization- 00:30:12 - How are consciousness are the same AND different- 00:35:05 - Not everyone should be "realized" / "awakened" (including YOU, and that's okay)- 00:41:00 - Valuable vs. Should- 00:42:32 - The problem with spiritual advice from "gurus"- 00:52:15 - Curt's terrifying experience- 01:00:39 - Sometimes it's better to not be "awakened"- 01:04:53 - TOE has changed to be one step forward, instead of the final TOE- 01:06:02 - Integrating the analytic pursuit with the experiential (and Roger Penrose)- 01:12:22 - God's words of "I am that I am"- 01:13:54 - The expression of truth is love- 01:16:06 - Thoughts on Ken Wilber- 01:22:20 - DMT and God- 01:24:57 - Spiritual "path dependence" is what's generally not taken into accountSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6JlKf1QAvXA- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Karl Friston podcast (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noam Chomsky (MIT) challenges mathematical realism while exploring consciousness and the mind-body connection They debate whether numbers are real, explore dualism, and question the limits of certainty.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:41 - Putnam and Mathematical Realism- 00:09:06 - Are numbers "real"?- 00:10:01 - Text vs. Meaning / Content vs. Meaning- 00:13:28 - Are all words "contrast words"? (only making sense in terms of their negation)- 00:16:01 - How can the word "meaningless" ever be "meaningful"?- 00:17:38 - Reference vs. Referent- 00:28:32 - Daniel Dennett's "Quining Qualia"- 00:30:44 - Consciousness explained?- 00:34:27 - Mind Body dualism ("body" is no more fundamental than "mind")- 00:44:32 - Is Chomsky an idealist?- 00:46:29 - We can't answer anything with certainty- 00:50:53 - Articulating what's ambiguous (what the heck is going on!?)- 00:58:24 - Studying consciousness from the 1st person vs 3rd person perspective- 00:59:34 - How do we generate "definitions"- 01:04:59 - Curt's question to the audience (for linguists)SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xNXqAaF_cxU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- April Fools / Ranking every TOE: https://youtu.be/QOV1pcSOoZ4- April Fools / Announcements for TOE: https://youtu.be/a5hp-7sGo0A- Chomsky TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY- Dennett's Quining Qualia: https://ase.tufts.edu/cogstud/dennett/papers/quinqual.htm- Michael Levin TOE podcast: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salvatore Pais reveals the Pais Effect and his controversial UFO patents linking quantum gravity to propulsion We explore the physics behind the patents, the challenges of publishing, and the broader implications for advanced technology.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:58 - UFO patents story- 00:09:23 - Why Sal emailed Curt- 00:12:16 - Pais Effect- 00:13:38 - UFO patents- 00:17:28 - Patent officer rejection- 00:21:23 - Energy in quantum vacuum (Superforce intro)- 00:23:58 - Are patents disinformation?- 00:25:13 - James Sheehy claim "operable"- 00:26:31 - Using 1 Coulomb charge- 00:28:05 - Inspiration for patents- 00:29:15 - Spin vs Vibration- 00:30:19 - Piezoelectric materials- 00:35:11 - Eric Davis book influence- 00:36:19 - Schwinger effect- 00:39:13 - Gertsenshtein effect- 00:42:35 - Microwave emitters in craft walls- 00:46:15 - Prigogine effect- 00:50:57 - Why Quantum Gravity is non-trivial- 00:58:32 - Superforce / Planck force- 01:10:21 - [Dan Zetterstrom] Ball lightning and plasma- 01:11:17 - UFO orbs as plasma probes- 01:16:10 - Trying to publish on Arxiv- 01:17:47 - Publishing the patents- 01:22:49 - Detecting UAPs via effect- 01:23:21 - Being called a charlatan- 01:26:36 - Cost to build technology- 01:28:24 - Why gov't didn't file secretly- 01:31:34 - Sal on disinformation claims- 01:33:33 - Hurt by being called charlatan- 01:35:24 - Eric Davis and Hal Puthoff- 01:37:13 - Being kind to unkind- 01:38:47 - Physics without philosophy analogy- 01:45:30 - Convincing James Sheehy- 01:50:05 - Podkletnov and Ning Li research- 01:54:56 - Behind the scenes?- 01:58:32 - Sal's message to audienceSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE (20% off)- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5E6QyAhTB3o- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.075910- https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2017-01-2040/- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8871349- https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2015.069339- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2019-0869- https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2017-5343- https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1991saea.confR....P/abstract- "Ashtekar Bounce" / Robustness of key features of loop quantum cosmology: https://arxiv.org/abs/0710.3565- Eric Davis' "Frontiers of Propulsion Science" book: https://amzn.to/3JKBdL3- Converstaoins on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3tPtHJj- Ross Coulthart's "In Plain Sight": https://amzn.to/3tQn1e7- Carlo Rovelli podcast: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- David Gross with Carlo Rovelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyylR5RPZw- Ross Coulthart's interview: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lue Elizondo and Sean Cahill explore UFOs, consciousness, time travel, and the challenges of discussing the phenomenon, touching on element 115, secrecy, and potential future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:22 - Element 115- 00:08:25 - UFOs intervening on nuclear issues?- 00:10:11 - Imminent cataclysm?- 00:14:11 - Future selves and time travel- 00:19:48 - Thick time and Gisin / present moment- 00:26:53 - Secrecy: private sector vs government?- 00:30:23 - Dishonor and stigma limiting disclosure- 00:37:03 - What should I do?- 00:45:29 - Lue's advice to his children- 00:47:52 - Field to study UFOs?- 00:55:36 - Parapsychology- 01:02:46 - Aphantasia and phenomenon- 01:08:44 - Karl Friston episode importance- 01:09:28 - Recovering a UFO craft- 01:15:54 - Types of UAP interaction- 01:21:10 - Attempts to contact UAP- 01:26:53 - Psychedelics and communication- 01:30:25 - Semantics matter- 01:30:48 - Moon evidence of prior intelligence- 01:34:25 - DNA lineage with Others?- 01:34:49 - "Crap is going to hit the fan soon..."- 01:40:03 - Frustration about topic- 01:51:24 - Gov't attracting UFOs?- 01:52:50 - UAP tech advancement?- 01:53:44 - Missing time- 01:55:51 - New Area 51 names- 01:59:54 - Notable UAP incidents- 02:04:13 - USO photograph evidence- 02:09:07 - Sound importance for advanced physics- 02:10:21 - Civilian data collection- 02:11:49 - Holloman base- 02:13:59 - Getting involved in data collection- 02:17:52 - Continued frustration- 02:28:49 - Loving enemy, extending hand, Curt's journey- 02:53:24 - Audience Q&A after Lue/Sean leaveSPONSORS:- Ground News: https://ground.news/toe- Urgent Care: https://urgentcare.com/- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Algo: https://www.algo.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AlgoPodcastRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9g5e9UzEDkw- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Jesse Michels' YouTube (American Alchemy): https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseMichels- Lue Elizondo Part 1: https://youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Lue Elizondo Part 2: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Nuremberg UFO Incident: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1561_celestial_phenomenon_over_Nuremberg- Karl Friston (the most important TOE podcast): https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- UFO Joe Murgia: https://www.youtube.com/c/ufojoe1- Jacob Lizzio's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio- Richard Dolan on TOE: https://youtu.be/cDZEb-GKAJ4- Nicholas Gisin on TOE: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Carlo Rovelli on TOE: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

David Wolpert explores the Monotheism Theorem, Penrose’s ideas, consciousness, free will, and the notion of uncaused causation, challenging deterministic assumptions and highlighting limits of inference devices. The conversation weaves philosophy, physics, and algorithmic information theory into a provocative debate.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:21 - No Go Theorem regarding Laplace's Demon- 00:08:06 - Limits on Inference Devices- 00:16:40 - The Monotheism Theorem- 00:21:05 - Gaining wisdom from dogs- 00:21:34 - The Monotheism Theorem (explained in detail)- 00:29:49 - Norton's Dome (Newtonian mechanics is NOT deterministic)- 00:35:06 - What is an "observer"? An inference device!- 00:39:48 - Prediction vs Memory- 00:42:45 - No Free Lunch and Inference Devices- 00:47:22 - Opinions on Donald Hoffman- 00:48:34 - Church Turing thesis (a theorem or definition?)- 00:50:46 - Thoughts on Donald Hoffman again- 00:53:24 - Profound results from algorithmic information theory- 00:57:27 - Busy beaver function- 01:02:27 - [Chris Langan] On definition of "observer" being teleological- 01:03:42 - [Chris Langan] Mind and Matter / Dualism / Chalmers / Penrose- 01:08:50 - [Prof. Karl Friston] Non-equilibrium Steady States consequences- 01:12:05 - [Prof. Anil Seth] Consciousness substrate independent? Free Will?- 01:18:59 - Wolpert on debate over definitions- 01:31:14 - [Prof. Kevin Knuth] Remarks on what life is- 01:38:04 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Why people offended by uncaused cause?- 01:43:54 - [Sam Thompson] Sociopolitical implications of inference theorems- 01:45:04 - [Chris Langan] On modifying physicalismSPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off- Algo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ and https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WkVq0p2WBmQ- Chris Langan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CTMURadio- Anil Seth's book: https://amzn.to/3iaWLUY- Part 1 with David Wolpert: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

Curt Jaimungal unpacks UFOs, theories of everything, consciousness, free will, and God for Singularity Lab The conversation explores scientific, philosophical, and speculative perspectives on these profound topics.RESOURCES:- The Singularity Lab: https://youtube.com/channel/UCL_gVI2CFdgEpcDeB3AB4CQ- The Unidentified Celebrity Review: https://youtube.com/c/TheUnidentifiedCelebrityReview- Michael Mataluni: @SingularityMike https://twitter.com/singularitymike- Luis Jimenez: @LuAngeles https://twitter.com/LuAngeles- Rather B. Squidding: @BSquidding https://twitter.com/BSquidding- Kristin Mataluni: @KMataluni https://twitter.com/KMataluni- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Wildberger interviews Curt Jaimungal, exploring free will, the nature of consciousness, and the interplay of mathematics, physics, and UFO phenomena while debating the risks and promises of grand theories of everything.- 0:40 - Introducing Curt- 1:44 - Film making and maths physics background- 3:40 - Curt's film Better Left Unsaid- 7:50 - Rise of intellectual podcasts- 9:53 - Theories of Everything channel- 13:59 - Role of Consciousness- 16:58 - Mathematical computational cognitive TOEs- 19:46 - Physical TOE landscape and Standard Model- 24:45 - Sociology of physics and string theory- 28:35 - Many illustrious guests- 32:43 - Exceptional objects E8 monster- 36:55 - Effective teaching and learning- 38:45 - Great Free Will debate- 47:40 - UFO conundrum- 53:50 - Probabilistic approach to uncertainty- 58:58 - Government policy on UFOs and truth- 1:02:54 - Sociological differences maths vs physics- 1:07:59 - Ignored individual TOEs, Wolfram new physics- 1:11:54 - Risks of taking TOEs too seriously- 1:17:50 - Moving forward, new episodesRESOURCES:- Norman Wildberger's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/njwildberger- Patreon for Curt: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal 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

Sabine Hossenfelder and Bernardo Kastrup discuss the prospects of superdeterminism as a solution to quantum foundations and its metaphysical implications. The conversation examines statistical independence, experimental falsifiability, and the role of consciousness in measurement while weighing philosophical objections.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:16 - Overview of Superdeterminism- 00:08:31 - Bernardo's agreements / disagreements- 00:13:15 - It's more promising to violate statistical independence (SI)- 00:15:59 - What are the hidden variables in Superdeterminism?- 00:18:20 - What is statistical independence? Is it a mere assumption?- 00:22:41 - People claim Superdeterminism isn't falsifiable, but is it?- 00:31:17 - Back and forth criticism and justification of proposed experiments- 00:38:35 - Does experiment change the outcome of what's measured?- 00:41:37 - Contrarian views -- should they be put forward tentatively?- 00:44:57 - Decoherence and the observer- 00:49:22 - The observer (and consciousness) is irrelevant in quantum mechanics- 00:52:37 - Why oppose violating statistical independence (SI)?- 00:54:57 - Metaphysics? Or simply trying to solve the measurement problem?- 00:55:57 - We don't have a good reason to depart with SI- 00:59:10 - Holding Sabine to higher standards than John Bell?- 01:01:31 - [gastronic] What is the definition of measurement / What does it mean to "look at"?- 01:02:22 - [Salvatore Pais] Unification of forces by means of the "Super Force"- 01:05:18 - [rad capsule] "Without thought, there is no science."- 01:07:22 - Falsifying idealism- 01:11:53 - Joscha Bach?- 01:13:20 - Notes about the upcoming Salvatore Pais interviewSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Sabine Hossefelder's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SabineHossenfelder- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286- Testing Superdeterminism: https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676- Other Superdeterminism articles: https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327- Decoherence article: https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282- Bernardo Kastrup's website: https://www.bernardokastrup.com/- No Go Theorem on Wigner: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x- Making Sense of the Mental Universe by Kastrup: http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://arxiv.org/abs/1712.01826- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature05677- https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1367-2630/12/12/123007/meta- https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.05080- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0085-3- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1012682413597- https://books.google.nl/books/about/Mindful_Universe.html?id=pArDC3K3O2UC- http://ispcjournal.org/journals/2017-19/Kastrup_19.pdf- https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.49.1804- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9806043- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9810080- https://www.nature.com/articles/nature10119- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys3343- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1026096313729- https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609002- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

Karl Friston (UCL) explains the Free Energy Principle and its perils for consciousness research They explore the relationship between perception, action, and mental health, and offer practical advice for navigating existential challenges.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:07:25 - FEP TOE explained- 00:15:48 - FEP for physicists- 00:18:24 - External world dual to you- 00:24:25 - Senses and actions- 00:36:25 - Marginal likelihood- 00:54:34 - Change evidence or model- 00:58:51 - Eye-touch consciousness demo- 01:03:09 - Definition of "works"- 01:12:45 - Advice on reality- 01:22:45 - Derealization and depersonalization- 01:34:34 - Ego death social lure- 01:37:12 - Acceptance therapy (ACT)- 01:43:09 - Thought loops- 01:53:09 - Preventing existential crises- 01:56:34 - Tea and smoking benefits- 01:59:28 - Beta-blockers and fear extinctionSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off with code TOE - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverything- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SWtFU1Lit3M- Part 1 with Karl Friston (technical): https://youtu.be/2v7LBABwZKA- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolas Gisin (University of Geneva) argues time is NOT an illusion while defending quantum free will They discuss quantum chance, superdeterminism, and Gisin’s views on quantum gravity and the logical foundations of physics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM- 00:06:36 - Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be- 00:07:48 - Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will- 00:09:37 - Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist- 00:10:40 - Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order"- 00:21:39 - What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness?- 00:27:18 - Intuitionism vs Constructionism- 00:28:22 - Classical physics is NOT deterministic- 00:34:27 - Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics?- 00:36:06 - Time is "thick" like molasses- 00:40:21 - Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle- 00:42:57 - Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic- 00:49:32 - A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity- 00:52:55 - Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not- 00:53:21 - Philosophy of Jules Lequier- 00:55:15 - On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will- 00:58:33 - Superdeterminism- 01:01:52 - Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will?- 01:03:39 - Many Worlds is nonsense- 01:05:37 - Should logic be the basis of mathematics?- 01:10:00 - Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor?- 01:10:17 - [Stephen Robbins] Bergson?- 01:11:23 - [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a modelSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jcHzgy0I6gk- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- website: https://www.algo.com/- Quantum Chance by Nicholas Gisin (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3KPHG8x- Sabine Hossenfelder's Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Wildberger (UNSW) dismantles infinity and real numbers, defending finitism as math's true foundation He also explains his rational trigonometry approach and discusses how his views intersect with physics, set theory, and even UFOs.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Banter- 00:08:08 - Overview of Wildberger's philosophy- 00:09:35 - Problem with infinity in mathematics- 00:14:46 - Algorithmic reality & Wolfram model- 00:16:03 - Physics and infinity (Riemann sphere, spinors)- 00:19:14 - Infinity cannot be "done"- 00:42:26 - Physics doesn't use infinities- 00:45:03 - Wave function of half spin up/down- 00:47:25 - Learning tip: ask what is really going on- 00:48:32 - What is Rational Trigonometry?- 00:53:23 - Why Wildberger rethinks foundations- 01:01:49 - Beauty in constructive approach- 01:04:52 - Simplicity of Wildberger's courses- 01:08:31 - Non‑standard analysis- 01:10:42 - Problems with set theory- 01:13:57 - Penrose and Witten on real numbers- 01:16:09 - Pure mathematicians vs physicists- 01:17:17 - How would Wildberger rephrase IVT?- 01:19:31 - Is math flawed but no inconsistencies?- 01:21:21 - Constructionists' physics foundations- 01:27:21 - Infinite index sets?- 01:32:13 - Cranks and Platonism- 01:34:30 - Dealing with calumny- 01:36:33 - Wildberger interested in UFOsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Prof. Norman Wildberger's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/njwildberger- Rational Trigonometry (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3C58498718451C47- Rational Trigonometry (book): https://amzn.to/3rEygVW- https://youtu.be/l7LvgvunVCM- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach debate whether consciousness is computational and reality fundamental They debate the limits of a Theory of Everything and examine how physical and algorithmic worlds intersect.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:34 - Theory of Everything possible? / Definition of Consciousness- 00:08:32 - Spacetime's fundamental nature (or not)- 00:14:27 - Joscha Bach on mysterianism, telepathy, and consciousness- 00:34:40 - Joscha has a way of interpreting the Bible literally- 00:42:01 - Physical world vs Computational world- 00:57:57 - Gödel and changing the definition of truth to provable / computable- 01:12:33 - Mind parts that make statements beyond computation- 01:13:57 - Real numbers don't exist?- 01:15:23 - [Prof. Edward Lee] Reality is not necessarily algorithmic- 01:34:02 - Donald Hoffman on Free Will- 01:44:03 - Joscha Bach on Free Will and whether a TOE exists- 01:57:10 - Changes in Bach's model if classical logic was correct- 02:07:42 - Penrose and Lucas argument regarding Gödel and the mind- 02:13:55 - Closing thoughts from Bach and Hoffman on each other's workSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website - https://www.algo.com/- Patreon - https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto donation - https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal donation - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- 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- Reddit - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything- Merch - https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube - https://youtu.be/bhSlYfVtgww- QBism Paper - https://arxiv.org/abs/1003.5209- Donald Hoffman's book The Case Against Reality (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34eWmxz- Plato and the Nerd (affiliate) - https://amzn.to/34GMexr- Better Left Unsaid documentary - http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Knapp and Colm Kelleher explore fresh revelations from Skinwalker Ranch, dissect the Hitchhiker Effect, and examine the most compelling UFO evidence.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:04 - Overview of the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:13:10 - Most remarkable evidence- 00:20:05 - Dan Zetterstrom on Skinwalkers At The Pentagon details- 00:34:38 - Arthur Switalski on factors influencing the Hitchhiker Effect- 00:39:02 - Acronym overview (AAWSAP, AATIP, etc.)- 00:40:32 - kf on the Hitchhiker Effect with the blind- 00:45:28 - MossyMoose on neutrinos as a source- 00:56:21 - Benevolent beings? (Travis Walton, Anjali)- 01:00:50 - Arthur Switalski on Lue Elizondo and remote viewing- 01:04:21 - Da Gummit on cultural variation in phenomena- 01:09:38 - The Oz Effect on photographing UFOs- 01:12:16 - Where evidence is recorded at Skinwalker- 01:15:12 - Jackson Vega on Steven Greer and CE5- 01:20:27 - Richard Brewster on extraterrestrial vs terrene- 01:33:11 - Purpose of the Black Helicopters- 01:38:16 - Cattle mutilation and possible government links- 01:52:48 - chris123457839 on consciousness and UFPs- 02:00:09 - Steven Greenstreet on best paranormal evidence- 02:05:39 - Curt answers audience questionsSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/RFGMdp4fRog- Skinwalkers At The Pentagon book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3uqrSTQ- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- https://www.algo.com/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- 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- George Knapp's website: https://www.mysterywire.com/- The "Start Here" Playlist for TOE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- Donald Hoffman's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Bernardo Kastrup's TOE interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Acronym Glossary: https://twitter.com/FettuccineSplit/status/1489418129717571589/retweets/with_comments- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

David Wolpert (Santa Fe Institute) proves the No Free Lunch theorem and challenges the Mathematical Universe They explore how Bayesian reasoning, Zen Buddhism, and superdeterminism intersect with physics and philosophy, and critique popular views on free will.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:05:41 - No Free Lunch theorem explained- 00:08:42 - Limits of mathematical proof- 00:18:38 - Limits of Bayesian reasoning- 00:24:23 - Meaning of No Free Lunch theorems- 00:32:15 - The Problem and NFL nihilism- 00:40:01 - Life's temporary meaning- 00:44:07 - Zen Buddhism and No Free Lunch- 00:45:50 - Artist vs Mathematician- 00:48:54 - NFL and Zen continuation- 00:51:38 - Atheism and intellectuals- 00:57:30 - Superdeterminism video discussion- 00:59:23 - What free will is and is not- 01:02:23 - Critique of Dennett and Wolfram on free will- 01:12:46 - Science as instrumental vs metaphysical- 01:21:12 - Map vs Territory and Mathematical Universe- 01:35:05 - Physics supervening on free will- 01:39:36 - Explaining the Mathematical Universe- 01:43:09 - Preview Part 2 with Wolpert- 01:46:06 - Philosophy of mathematics and reality- 01:47:45 - Why science shouldn't work / cross validationSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qj_YUxg-qtY- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- 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- Sabine Hossenfelder's video on Superdeterminism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytyjgIyegDI- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Keating and Lee Cronin debate assembly theory and whether new physics laws explain life's origin They also tackle controversial claims about entropy, the prevalence of life in the universe, and the UFO phenomenon.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:59 - Keating opening statements- 00:08:21 - Cronin opening statements- 00:13:45 - Defining life challenges- 00:23:43 - Origin of life disagreements- 00:38:12 - Entropy definition controversy- 00:51:44 - Life in the universe- 01:09:20 - JWST and life- 01:12:37 - Fermi Paradox answer- 01:24:26 - Assembly Theory overview- 01:38:00 - Circular definition critique- 01:46:37 - UFOs as academic project- 01:54:26 - Galileo Project critique- 02:03:47 - UFO video views- 02:08:30 - Books and talks- 02:12:54 - Time vs space claim- 02:17:45 - Weinstein on UAP data- 02:21:53 - Assembly theory and life detection- 02:23:46 - Materialism and consciousness- 02:30:05 - Need new laws?- 02:33:41 - Physics and causation- 02:35:27 - Something vs nothing- 02:41:47 - Causation and lifeSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- 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: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BI7-5YnXSqk- Brian Keating's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating- Brian Keating's "Losing the Nobel Prize": https://amzn.to/3AyXMyE- Brian Keating's "Into the Impossible": https://amzn.to/33IjsfC- Brian Keating's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating- Lee Cronin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecronin- Brian Keating's appearance on Lex's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGwJLXzHs8- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Moulton Howe examines cattle mutilation evidence and exposes Richard Doty's UFO disinformation campaign They examine evidence, discuss government involvement, and explore how misinformation spreads.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:57 - People who have seen cattle being mutilated- 00:16:58 - Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation- 00:20:37 - Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft- 00:23:24 - Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of- 00:24:10 - Arts Parts (can we trust them?)- 00:31:09 - Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts- 00:50:37 - Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't)- 00:55:33 - Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy- 01:08:58 - Being used for disinformation unwittingly- 01:20:09 - [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles?- 01:21:38 - [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me")- 01:26:02 - [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone?- 01:39:40 - [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker- 01:49:32 - Bigfoot and Orbs- 01:54:16 - Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter- 01:57:49 - [BrandonDetroitfan Michaels] She'll be 80 in a couple of weeks and looks amazing! Could you ask her... If that's alien technology, keeping her looking great?- 02:00:04 - [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation- 02:03:10 - [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation- 02:07:59 - [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases- 02:14:29 - [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft- 02:18:49 - [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty- 02:35:00 - Were you misinformed by Richard Doty?- 02:36:00 - [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website- 02:37:28 - [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview?SPONSORS:- Shortform: https://shortform.com/TOE- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQRESOURCES:- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- 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- Stephon Alexander's TOE interview: https://youtu.be/VETxb96a3qk- That UFO Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast- Steve Cambian's Truthseekers: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Mysterious Lights and Crop Circles: https://amzn.to/3FJ6b3j- How to Read the Akashic Records: https://amzn.to/3fIInCk- Glimpses of Other Realities: https://amzn.to/3qLjj3A- An Alien Harvest: https://amzn.to/3rBE8Oj- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Better Left Unsaid documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:46 - BTS banter and framing the conversation- 00:06:05 - The Autodidactic Universe- 00:18:54 - BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)- 00:26:45 - Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn- 00:29:06 - Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws- 00:30:36 - Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality- 00:36:02 - When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused- 00:36:55 - Chern‑Simons Gravity- 00:49:03 - Anomaly Cancellations- 00:51:43 - Klein Gordon equation and renormalization- 00:55:55 - What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?- 00:59:15 - Story about Curt's brother's "genius"- 01:02:40 - Doubting your own mathematical abilities- 01:06:02 - Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory- 01:10:24 - Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)- 01:11:08 - How does learning math / physics change with age?- 01:15:14 - Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights- 01:18:02 - No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)- 01:23:26 - Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?- 01:25:41 - Gems in Geometric Unity- 01:29:12 - Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project- 01:31:05 - 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/TOERESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4xlXUEEnZ6s- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- 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- Algo's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- Fear of a Black Universe: https://amzn.to/3rxGFcj- The Jazz of Physics: https://amzn.to/3qR7KIx- Brian Keating's podcast with Stephon Alexander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehEbrD42U_g- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:26 - Behind the scenes conversation- 00:05:48 - Joscha on John's work- 00:06:52 - John on Joscha's work- 00:08:58 - Defining consciousness, sentience, mind, self- 00:17:39 - Primary qualia vs experience of qualia- 00:25:00 - Science vs Joscha's simulated consciousness model- 00:34:55 - Solution to Dualism- 00:35:52 - Psychedelic trips mistaken for idealism- 00:40:55 - Not experiencing the physical world- 00:42:30 - Skepticism and solipsism problem- 00:52:11 - What is rationality?- 00:55:17 - Mysterianism and epistemic boundedness- 01:00:38 - Boundaries of consciousness- 01:07:08 - What is real? Ontology discussion- 01:22:15 - Simulation and Plato's cave- 01:27:25 - Gods as personality archetypes- 01:29:32 - Physics less real than the Forms- 01:43:58 - Academia undervalues dialogue- 01:57:57 - Is truth always good?- 02:01:45 - The meaning crisis- 02:11:55 - Past views changed- 02:16:17 - Consciousness as a government- 02:21:16 - Donald Hoffman: Is spacetime fundamental?- 02:30:40 - Sad Face: Chinese room thought experiment- 02:36:08 - Software as physical law- 02:43:45 - Zanthius: Why should simulation feel anything?- 02:52:43 - Anil Seth: Is consciousness substrate independent?- 02:55:31 - 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/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rK7ux_JhHM4- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- 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- John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ- Joscha Bach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Plinz- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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: 3CSm4FH6975J8wvKp8x8BSefH6QCVuk736- 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- Red Panda Koala's documentary on Tom Delonge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjUK5V5sTg (there are multiple parts)- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:27 - The relational interpretation of quantum mechanics- 00:12:29 - Consistency in the world- 00:16:35 - Relationships vs things- 00:24:05 - Visualizing relations- 00:33:43 - Philosophy and physics- 00:45:11 - Definition of the Universe- 00:51:06 - Problems with the concept of Universe- 00:56:00 - Many Worlds (Carlo's view)- 01:00:40 - Mathematics alone insufficient- 01:06:13 - Sun revolves around Earth analogy- 01:08:45 - Ecumenical approach to Universe and religions- 01:15:29 - Anti-foundationalism in philosophy- 01:20:04 - Entropic/thermal time (illusion)- 01:38:18 - Lee Smolin on time- 01:48:26 - Julian Barbour's theory of time- 01:56:00 - Thoughts on Wolfram's model- 02:05:08 - Thoughts on Sean Carroll's Many Worlds- 02:14:08 - Donald Hoffman and Eric Weinstein- 02:22:04 - What is "real"? (Wittgenstein)- 02:28:09 - Knowledge beyond awareness- 02:32:25 - Philosophy as cure against wrong questions- 02:43:11 - Information paradox analogy- 02:50:23 - Learning math/physics with age- 02:51:33 - Carlo's LQG hindsight- 02:53:27 - [Stephon Alexander] Time in Quantum Gravity- 02:55:48 - [Bernardo Kastrup] Relations and infinite regress- 03:00:43 - Idealism vs Materialism- 03:12:33 - Hard Problem of Consciousness as confusion- 03:17:36 - Philosophical Babies vs Zombies- 01:38:29 - [Nikhil Ns] Quantum principle of relativity- 03:23:53 - [goodsirknight] Carlo's LSD experience influence on LQG- 03:34:25 - [Aaron Heidari] Alfred North Whitehead- 03:38:13 - 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://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r_fUPbBNmBw- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://amzn.to/3ISZYo7- The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist: https://amzn.to/325VKso- Stephon Alexander's "Fear of a Black Universe": https://amzn.to/3seSpTb- Conversations on Quantum Gravity: https://amzn.to/3dXtafH- Quantum principle of relativity: https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.02780- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Levin explores the morphogenetic code that governs development, regeneration, and consciousness, highlighting groundbreaking experiments with xenobots and cellular reprogramming. The conversation also tackles the implications for health, identity, and future technologies.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:35 - An overview of Michael's results of code that isn't genomic- 00:07:08 - What's the standard view in development biology? (compare and contrast)- 00:08:30 - Regenerating limbs on animals which don't have regenerative properties (watch this first)- 00:17:01 - Why did it take so long to discover this momentous result?- 00:20:42 - Precisely what is voltage and what's being visualized?- 00:23:23 - DNA encodes hardware, and Michael discovered the software- 00:27:22 - Taking a cancerous cell and making it non-cancerous, and vice versa- 00:32:23 - What is the Self? (on identity and ego)- 00:33:55 - Living robots (xenobots)- 00:44:50 - The terms "alive" and "dead" are almost useless now- 00:47:15 - Perception and the morphogenetic code- 00:51:06 - Immortality is possible in flatworms... What about humans?- 00:52:18 - Jungian archetypes and their relation to the morphogenetic code- 00:54:38 - Curt believes this is Nobel prize winning work- 00:55:53 - [Rupert Sheldrake] Morphogenetic fields vs code- 00:57:05 - Engineering xenobots to clean up the environment- 00:58:17 - 5G and its possible effects?- 01:00:32 - Microbiome and the non-neural electric imprints- 01:02:34 - How do you decode the code? What factors go are in play?- 01:05:57 - Psychedelics ⇒ change in morphogenetics?- 01:07:13 - The least action principle, intelligence, and the "intention" of particles- 01:16:18 - Studying consciousness is a first person activity, not a third person- 01:18:13 - [Faraz Honarvar] Does the code differ between people?- 01:19:48 - Morphoceuticals- 01:22:03 - [Nadia Markova] How does the ML algorithm work, specifically?- 01:23:46 - [Sam Thompson] Biological self-emergence is "proto-algorithmic"?- 01:28:36 - [Thane] Should we regenerate? Isn't it beneficial to NOT regenerate?- 01:31:23 - [Tom] Penrose's and Hameroff's Orch OR- 01:35:59 - [Mo Flow] Biological clock, aging, and David Sinclair- 01:38:29 - [Nate Grundmann] Placebo, healing yourself with your mind, and Joe Dispenza - 01:44:53 - Future projects of Prof. Michael Levin- 01:46:01 - Consciousness and developmental biology are relatedSPONSORS:- Brilliant – 20% off: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z0TNfysTazc- Merch (until end of Oct 2021): https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

Curt Jaimungal dives deep into 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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:01:39 - Favorite TOE? Wolfram? Bach?- 00:04:04 - Research methods and chill- 00:07:31 - Responding to comments- 00:08:26 - High school grades- 00:09:37 - Podcast lighting- 00:10:36 - Roy Dopson: TOE and god belief- 00:11:52 - Leo Gura vs Chris Langan- 00:12:10 - 5‑year outlook- 00:13:55 - Anime and Tom DeLonge- 00:14:49 - Daily spiritual routine- 00:16:14 - Frank Yang and audience extremism- 00:18:39 - Fasting and sleep- 00:18:51 - The Zignal: fusion dance question- 00:19:11 - Skinwalker, aliens, favorite video- 00:23:29 - Left‑wing views Curt likes- 00:24:18 - Lue Elizondo hat question- 00:26:22 - The Zignal: advice for podcasters- 00:27:04 - Kava, UFOs, anti‑Christ, Lazar, US UAPs- 00:30:02 - Work‑life balance- 00:30:29 - Disease‑free birth, loving strangers- 00:32:57 - Music and guitar- 00:33:59 - CTMU?- 00:34:26 - Joscha Bach vs Bernardo Kastrup- 00:34:59 - Time travel & NDEs- 00:36:05 - Travis Walton details- 00:39:08 - Leaving mathematics- 00:39:48 - Preferred TOE and interview request- 00:41:06 - Current UFO thoughts- 00:42:03 - Materialists on channel- 00:45:05 - Innovation from the fringe- 00:48:40 - Lucid dreaming, Lazar, altered states- 00:49:28 - Interview skills, Klee Irwin- 00:50:24 - After‑death wishes, livestream privacy- 00:54:22 - Leo Gura Part 3, Elizondo breadcrumbs, belief in God- 00:56:51 - Indian?, Joscha Bach chat, movies, TOE book- 01:00:16 - TOE impact, after death, interview prep- 01:02:48 - Hollywood disclosure?- 01:04:23 - Last meal, guest acquisition- 01:05:47 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking pace- 01:09:24 - Roger Penrose, IQ, Spiral Dynamics, Elizondo- 01:11:17 - String Theory, briefings, alien monitoring- 01:16:07 - Taboo topics, fascination with TOEs- 01:16:53 - Writing routine, Chris Langan interview, podcast thinking- 01:24:00 - Thomas Campbell, favorite TOE, question for Lazar- 01:26:09 - Robert Lanza, Balaji, audience reaction- 01:29:14 - Not challenging Jeremy Corbell, self‑break- 01:32:16 - Chris Lehto, private UAPs, Fermi paradox- 01:34:04 - Decompression, self‑critique, TOE research- 01:35:37 - Living vs believing a TOE, Rupert Spira- 01:39:02 - Necessity of a TOE, politics complexity- 01:41:07 - Advice for podcasters, building following- 01:42:58 - Knowing the answer, Nietzsche, Einstein- 01:45:07 - Mind‑body problem, TOE impact, Sadhguru, E8- 01:46:40 - Buddhism, Richard Doty, audience effort- 01:48:41 - Dead interviewees- 01:49:27 - Android vs iPhone, consciousness, Jordan Peterson- 01:52:23 - Sasquatch, solipsism, upcoming video games- 01:55:05 - Dean Radin, Annaka Harris- 01:55:15 - Art, film, vocabulary, UFO edits, Running TOE- 02:04:27 - Fundamental forces, Linda Moulton Howe, Diana PasulkaRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0sYUevp41N4 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. 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

Luis Elizondo discusses UFO phenomena, including biological samples, remote viewing, and the somber tone surrounding recent disclosures. The conversation explores evidence, government secrecy, and the challenges of proving extraordinary claims.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:13 - What's been keeping Lue busy?- 00:10:03 - Shape shifting / mimicking aliens- 00:13:36 - Orbs and UFOs: drones or cloaked?- 00:17:07 - Tom Delonge on orbs and CE5- 00:19:19 - Breadcrumbs dropped by gov't- 00:22:20 - AATIP restrictions- 00:26:25 - Why authorities suppress UFO truth- 00:32:23 - Duration of alien presence- 00:45:39 - Other evidence sources- 00:48:47 - Evidence UFOs are craft- 00:51:14 - Compelling occupant photos- 00:52:37 - Truth & reconciliation petition- 00:57:45 - High strangeness & hitchhiker effect- 01:06:12 - The Adam and Eve event- 01:07:34 - AAWSAP vs AATIP involvement- 01:09:59 - Remote viewing- 01:11:25 - Disclosure and engagement- 01:12:45 - Transmedium travel- 01:16:28 - Biological material collected- 01:17:06 - Warp drives without motion- 01:17:56 - Tax forms for AATIP proof- 01:21:32 - Anjali & direct UFO communications- 01:24:13 - Preparing for post-disclosure- 01:27:50 - Greer on Lue's somber comment- 01:37:46 - Tyson & anti-disparagement- 01:44:20 - Extraordinary claims require evidence- 01:47:48 - Idealist vs Materialist- 01:52:45 - Why Curt is interested- 01:56:11 - Lue's audience question- 02:04:38 - Alien abduction experiences- 02:07:45 - Cattle mutilations- 02:13:16 - Zimmernacht- 02:13:56 - Allies of Humanity- 02:14:23 - Key questions to ask- 02:15:47 - More reasons against disclosure- 02:21:39 - Pale blue dot perspective- 02:29:22 - Gov't knowledge of UFOs- 02:30:48 - Language & telepathy limits- 02:31:30 - Cryptoterrestrials- 02:32:21 - Project Crystal Knight / Serpo- 02:32:47 - Lue's "holy s**t" moments- 02:33:44 - NDA & new book- 02:36:19 - Men in black intimidation- 02:40:31 - 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://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal - https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter - https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite - https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything - https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wULw64ZL1Bg- Algo podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9IfRw1QaTglRoX0sN11AQQ- Algo website: https://www.algo.com/- That UFO Podcast with Dan and Andy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHw9Lru3EcpRQyM7AI5TlmA- Truthseeker's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/Truthseekershow- Luis Elizondo podcast (Part 1): https://www.youtu.be/aAmFlLfsZKM- Kevin Knuth podcast: https://youtu.be/atntnU_baHc- Ross Coulthart podcast: https://youtu.be/JM3kxeU_oDE- Anjali's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaliOnGaia 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. 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:13 - Bigfoot and Survivorman series inception- 00:07:19 - Similarities of investigating UFOs to investigating Bigfoot (Curt owes Les)- 00:08:46 - Les' poor upbringing in a drug ridden neighborhood- 00:12:48 - The trappings of fame and being treated like a monkey- 00:15:16 - What drives Les' output? Is it pure creativity?- 00:17:27 - The peace in not mattering- 00:18:51 - Altered states- 00:21:19 - It's okay to be a multitasker- 00:22:06 - Wim Hoff method- 00:23:52 - Elements of filmmaking purposefully NOT included in Survivorman- 00:27:12 - People stealing Les' style (Bear Grylls, etc.)- 00:29:49 - Ratio of filmed footage to edited content- 00:31:12 - What art has largely become- 00:34:42 - How meticulous filmmaking is- 00:40:20 - Techniques for making episodes engaging- 00:44:24 - Permanent mild existential crises (and Les' relation to TOE)- 00:49:57 - Is anything separate from God?- 00:54:51 - Bigfoot and consciousness- 00:58:08 - Les' Bigfoot experience with orbs- 01:03:53 - Interacting telepathically with Bigfoot- 01:05:56 - Never before told story about a being speaking to Les- 01:09:09 - Orbs- 01:11:20 - UFOs and Bigfoot (story by Les)- 01:16:14 - Alien intentions, evil, good, and love overcoming in the end- 01:18:27 - [Crepitus s] Has Les ever considered doing an urban survival show?- 01:19:34 - [Boukm3n] Limits and mindset in survival- 01:21:05 - [Paul V] When times are hardest what gives you strength?- 01:21:53 - [@StanAlister] Wim Hoff applied to harsh survival conditions- 01:22:43 - [James McKevitt] Long term damage from extreme survival outings?- 01:23:41 - [Jimi Lee] The great reset- 01:25:41 - [Some Guy] Being comfortable alone is most important skill?- 01:27:15 - [Phillip Wareham] Prepping for climate change and EMP/solar storms?- 01:29:42 - Will Les do a survival online course?- 01:30:44 - [Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Comacho] Bigfoot interdimensional and low tech?- 01:31:29 - Lost time while campingSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off - https://brilliant.org/TOE - Algo: supply chain AI - http://algo.com - Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - 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 - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Blow argues video game mechanics express philosophical truths about consciousness and free will They explore free will, the limits of language, and the way game mechanics express deep philosophical ideas.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:46 - Jon recounts people using him for clicks- 00:05:53 - Too many wannabe gurus, lack of instruction- 00:08:00 - Curt's manipulation of formal film aspects- 00:09:34 - Goal of understanding the universe- 00:17:23 - Understanding self vs universe- 00:19:41 - Limits of language and truth- 00:25:10 - Video game design and building a TOE- 00:33:22 - What works in Braid aesthetics- 00:44:03 - Game mechanics vs theme- 00:54:29 - Struggling to explain true art- 00:56:06 - True art vs propaganda- 01:04:01 - Dislike of contemporary art- 01:12:06 - Jon on game reviews and art- 01:32:32 - Specifics of Jon's game design- 01:42:02 - Rupert Spira in The Witness- 01:47:08 - Original ideas are difficult- 01:49:34 - Meditation and insights- 02:00:20 - Materialism vs qualia vs stories vs models- 02:06:25 - Wolfram's physics model- 02:09:21 - Free will is too simple- 02:16:12 - Super Bunyhop & Joseph Anderson review- 02:16:39 - Dunkey?- 02:16:45 - VR interesting but not for immersion- 02:22:54 - Stanley Parable- 02:23:36 - OpenAI applied to games- 02:26:00 - Unreal Engine 5 hype?- 02:31:24 - [ForceField] On Henri Bergson- 02:32:49 - [stef] Subconscious artistic expression- 02:34:41 - [Steven Brent] Games vs other media emotions- 02:36:45 - [Pooja Soni] Games helping mental illness- 02:40:27 - [James R] Mind uploading- 02:43:31 - [Tom] Analytic vs intuitive vs supra‑rational- 02:45:34 - [Chris Merola] Sausage Roll praised- 02:48:42 - [championchap] Aphantasia and design- 02:49:50 - [Brian Mauch] Industry criticism- 02:51:41 - [James Jones] Neuralink- 02:53:37 - [Johannes Norrbacka] Jai language opinions- 02:56:33 - [Lara Lebeu] Connection to non‑duality teachers- 02:59:35 - Societal stagnation point- 03:04:00 - [Mr. K] Kojima speculation- 03:04:16 - [ZenoEvil - Meaning Machines] Braid copycats question- 03:06:31 - [Wes Lord] Burnout and motivation- 03:08:45 - [bc1n0] Beta access request- 03:10:54 - [Michael Bespalov] Hades early access model- 03:13:22 - Playtesting methods- 03:15:25 - [Ivan] Free speech thoughts- 03:21:07 - Weinstein, Thiel, stagnation revisit- 03:26:02 - SCRUM vs Kanban work process- 03:29:49 - [Ruari VK] Why it's called The WitnessSPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off at https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI at http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/80f47smhYEI- Jon's talk on video game ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCVVLAs9mJU- Jon's talk on motivation and burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7kh8pNRWOo- Iain McGilchrist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4- Rupert Spira interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocP6JSyicY0- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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 documentary site: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - 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 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 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

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://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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 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

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dror Bar‑Natan explores the deep connections between knot theory and quantum field theory, discusses insights from Ed Witten and Eric Weinstein, and reflects on the nature of mathematical research and teaching. He also shares personal routines, thoughts on creativity, and the philosophical implications of mathematics.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:29 - Quantum Field Theory and Knot Theory- 00:10:19 - Another QFT / Knot Theory connection or analogy- 00:20:46 - Knot Theory and Gravity + Bar‑Natan's PhD on Chern‑Simons- 00:24:08 - Homology and Cohomology- 00:32:54 - Dror's average day / routines / laziness- 00:35:23 - What is "work" for a Professor? How much of it is thinking vs. reading etc.?- 00:36:50 - All the research is to support teaching- 00:41:34 - Motivated examples are what's missing in math teaching- 00:47:35 - Are you more creative when younger or older?- 00:48:43 - Being "systematic" with learning and research- 00:50:37 - Rant against theorems and proofs (emphasis)- 00:54:51 - What understanding a mathematical concept looks like- 01:03:35 - On laziness, strengths, and weaknesses in mathematics- 01:07:47 - Advice for the struggling mathematician- 01:09:30 - What did Dror learn from studying with Ed Witten- 01:12:12 - On Eric Weinstein- 01:19:32 - Knot Theory and Physics (again)- 01:20:10 - Why can't physics of 2 or 3 dimensions be extended to 4 easily?- 01:34:21 - Hard Problem of Consciousness- 01:35:54 - The problems Dror thinks about daily- 01:37:49 - What direction would he like mathematics research to head in?- 01:40:26 - Philosophy of math (ultra‑finitism)- 01:44:45 - Pure mathematics in service to applied mathematics- 01:47:14 - How to learn a new field of mathematics- 01:47:15 - Unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics- 01:48:28 - On IQ- 01:51:06 - What do you think about biology / psychology / philosophy- 01:54:03 - What led him into the field of mathematics? Can anyone learn advanced math?- 02:03:52 - Do we need to make new research institutions not linked to academia?- 02:06:04 - Bias in academia- 02:10:15 - What's a mathematician? Who's a mathematician and who's not?- 02:14:31 - Does he think there is a connection between knot theory and protein folding?- 02:19:49 - Is math a human construct?- 02:22:50 - Does he believe in a concept of god?- 05:19:49 - Ramanujan and his Goddess- 02:23:47 - Revealed story that Dror has about Curt and the Prisoner's Dilemma- 02:30:27 - Bible Code and applying advanced math in one's life- 02:37:26 - Why does it take 360 pages to "prove" that 1+1=2?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: supply chain AI http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rJz_Badd43c- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- PDF link of notes: https://tinyurl.com/4u4ru2yh- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:15 - Disclaimers + physicalism vs nondualism- 00:10:12 - Truth is merciless + developing one's own Weltanschauung- 00:14:05 - Embodying a philosophy- 00:22:35 - Chris Langan, the CTMU, and Distributed Solipsism- 00:27:08 - Physics and consciousness depend on one another- 00:32:36 - Reality is a dream and truth- 00:45:12 - Epi-consciousness and Gödel's incompleteness theorem- 01:11:02 - Epistemology, nescience vs ignorance, and hierarchies- 01:27:25 - Using language is delusive and deficient- 01:30:49 - The two kinds of "love"- 01:43:19 - Being precise with one's words- 01:59:25 - Free will- 02:15:23 - The reason the universe was created- 02:23:55 - Creation and destruction (the same? different?)- 02:30:03 - Paradoxes and contradictions- 02:41:34 - Meditative exercise for God realization- 02:55:56 - On Donald Hoffman- 03:08:15 - Steelmanning the materialist (how do you insights from psychedelics are true?)- 03:19:34 - Ego, and free will- 03:26:43 - Leo's own self-deception- 03:29:37 - The "woo" of paranormal healers and psychics (Leo's personal stories)- 03:49:50 - On Sam Harris' morality and the Moral Landscape- 04:01:35 - Experimentations with psychedelics- 04:09:42 - How to not have a bad trip / become suicidal from nihilism- 04:19:05 - On attachment (beneficial or not?)- 04:22:51 - Thomas Campbell- 04:30:31 - Bernardo Kastrup- 04:33:47 - Frank Yang- 04:51:28 - Raymond Smullyan (excerpt reading by Curt)- 05:03:49 - Curt is too selfish to have a TOE- 05:05:52 - When you realize you're God, the universe ends- 05:09:11 - Why use the term "God"?- 05:12:58 - Principle of impermanence not impermanent?- 05:14:39 - Proof that you have free will- 05:19:49 - "Everyone has good intentions"- 05:23:08 - Hate comes from love- 05:31:45 - Interview with Matthew Phillips of TranscendSPONSORS:- Project Transcend: https://www.projecttranscend.com/- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/R-w8k4smC74- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:38 - Why Travis sees many UFOs- 00:05:01 - Saqib Ali: incident aspect he avoids- 00:07:03 - I-5 pyramidal UFO sighting- 00:08:39 - Pregnant girlfriend alien experience- 00:11:43 - Does Travis regret the abduction?- 00:13:24 - DMT, psychedelics and aliens- 00:14:41 - Consciousness and telepathy- 00:16:27 - jonny 80: new tech memories- 00:19:54 - New screen details- 00:22:47 - Steve Cambian: Roger Lier association- 00:26:31 - Roger Mawby: alien face with nose and mouth?- 00:27:00 - Did Travis watch Betty Hill case?- 00:27:46 - Steve Cambian: Mike Rogers hoax claim- 00:35:16 - Who is the filmmaker against Travis?- 00:40:11 - Archer: Skinny Bob- 00:41:01 - Smells inside the craft- 00:41:45 - Jackson Vega: thoughts on Steven Greer- 01:40:54 - Randol: were aliens part of craft?- 01:41:53 - Jason Brown: other physical evidence?- 01:43:54 - Dynomyte Bizquick: gravity on craft?- 01:45:37 - How did aliens walk?- 01:46:33 - Benito: did they heal you?- 01:47:24 - Impact on view of death and God- 01:48:29 - Kelley Waldrip accusation of lying- 01:54:21 - Eve Clancy: multiple abductions?- 01:54:59 - Bilbo Baggins: UAP disclosures same craft?- 01:55:55 - Noise of the craft- 01:58:08 - John Doe: UFO story origin- 01:58:54 - Buck Fanx: communication between beings- 01:59:24 - Freedom Loving Fool: underwater vs aerial?- 01:59:40 - Freedom Fighter: UFOs as psy ops?- 02:02:05 - Dynomyte Bizquick: alien depictions vs sightings- 02:02:50 - Testing clothes for radiation- 02:03:21 - Stephon Exodus: amazement at repeated questions- 02:04:48 - Steve Cambien: Roger Lier inspect pregnant girlfriend?- 02:08:25 - 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- Jeremy Rys' Alien Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlienScientist- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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

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.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/X6qeFzrmRqU- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- ZdoggMD (Zubin's channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDoggMD- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:51 - UFO hit by nuclear bomb- 00:10:21 - Common ufology myth- 00:12:12 - Why aliens don’t harm us- 00:17:41 - Underwater UFO base evidence- 00:21:23 - Alien inter‑species conflict- 00:27:16 - High strangeness- 00:31:37 - Remote viewing evidence- 00:42:46 - Sleep paralysis and ET- 00:45:38 - Paul Benowitz, Mount Archuleta- 00:54:06 - Ufology community infighting- 01:06:35 - Studying UAP data sets- 01:09:59 - Skinwalker- 01:13:05 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 01:17:39 - CIA deathbed interview claim- 01:20:16 - Wilson Memos credibility- 01:40:20 - Bob Lazar truthfulness- 01:51:52 - Israeli space head on UFOs- 01:56:39 - Aliens call us "containers"- 01:58:16 - Convince me of aliens- 02:04:11 - Psychedelics, DMT, alien encounters- 02:06:50 - Avi Loeb’s Project Galileo- 02:08:08 - Ross Coulthart black budget- 02:08:57 - World reaction to alien sighting- 02:13:02 - Bill Clinton “hands are tied”- 02:20:23 - COVID and aliens- 02:24:46 - Access to alien tech strategy- 02:31:09 - Losing humanity and freedoms- 02:37:12 - Credible UFO figures- 02:39:49 - Identifying misinformation- 02:43:49 - Lack of clear UFO video- 02:50:43 - 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 (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Top 10 Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlMS2MP3hzVot4Z77AWFnHzQ- UFO Playlist for TOE - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlPd4Y5pg8XtzS_0-ChSTeJ6- Avi Loeb interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTHDCD4MnqY- Luis Elizondo interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmFlLfsZKM&pp=sAQA- Better Left Unsaid film: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N-bRM1kYuNAChris Langan has the highest recorded IQ in America, and has invented a theory of everything called the CTMU based in metalogic. Sponsors: https://brilliant.org/TOE for 20% off. http://algo.com for supply chain AI.Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE 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/theoriesofeverythingCHRIS LANGAN LINKS: http://CTMUradio.com http://CTMU.org https://www.patreon.com/CTMU https://twitter.com/RealChrisLanganSPECIAL THANK YOU: Sam ThompsonTIMSTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:00 How long does it take to learn the CTMU? 00:09:52 Introduction to the CTMU 00:12:03 Syntax and Semantics duality (Stone duality) 00:13:26 Syntactic covering, human cognitive syntax, and reality syntax 00:14:38 "Language" is more like reality than mathematical language 00:15:19 Love, related to "inner expansion" 00:16:28 There's no such thing as a "literal interpretation" 00:17:47 Standard physics is a linear-ectomorphic semi-model 00:19:59 Zeno's paradox and the problem with 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 system vs formal system 00:32:37 Free will and telic recursion 00:34:17 Evil is incoherent 00:35:20 Syndiffeonesis and the hierarchy of metalanguages 00:37:32 Difference from sameness (monism / nonduality) 00:40:00 Mach's principle 00:42:08 Expanding universe (expanding INTO what? vs. the metric) 00:44:37 How did Chris come 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. You help create the world. 01:01:38 A theory of everything must "explain" cognition 01:02:26 Origin of life 01:03:19 Many Worlds Interpretation is "hogwash" 01:08:17 Existence is everywhere a choice to exist 01:12:58 Definition of G.O.D. (God) 01:14:16 If consciousness is associated with quantum collapse, can a particle be evil? 01:15:25 Good vs evil (in the CTMU) 01:17:14 Human Singularity vs Tech Singularity 01:20:18 Mind uploading 01:22:14 Maximum entanglement speed 01:23:01 Liar's paradox 01:24:49 What is death? What happens after death? 01:26:38 UFOs / UAPs / Jack Sarfatti 01:30:58 Chris' paranormal experiences 01:39:10 On the criticism of Chris' CTMU (and Weinstein / Wolfram) 01:43:27 Supertautology 01:46:05 Interpreting different religions as aspect of the same reality 01:46:55 Why is atheism associated with being intellectual? 01:51:31 IQ and Stephen Jay Gould 02:00:04 The truth about intelligence is that there's more to it than IQ 02:03:46 On Chris' personality, and how he chose his wife 02:11:18 New Atheism and Sam Harris / Dawkins 02:18:07 Hell exists 02:23:47 Belief vs action 02:27:29 God is his own bound 02:28:10 Who was Jesus? Who was Buddha? 02:30:52 Klee Irwin 02:36:05 Joscha Bach 02:38:33 Proto-computation vs Turing machine 02:44:50 Eric Weinstein's Geometric Unity 02:46:57 Stephen Wolfram's Theory of Everything 02:49:04 Donald Hoffman's "reality is an illusion" 02:50:34 Bohm and Bergson 02:55:07 Douglas Hofstadter's Strange Loop 02:56:37 Penrose and Hameroff 02:59:36 Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" 03:02:07 Noam Chomsky 03:06:06 Jordan Peterson 03:07:45 Metacausation 03:10:56 Logico-geometric duality 03:13:17 Trialic 03:14:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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. 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:03:26 - Convincing ET / alien footage- 00:05:45 - What else is coming, with the Bob Lazar story?- 00:07:16 - Alien structures in the sea (or inside the Earth)- 00:13:33 - Bob Lazar lied about his job, was actually scanning radiation badges?- 00:15:41 - What else is going to be "released" that Jeremy has seen- 00:20:43 - Is Luis Elizondo credible? What about Stephen Greer?- 00:24:28 - Where's the high res photo of the triangle UFO?- 00:26:45 - What should journalists do to cover this story, if they don't have sources?- 00:28:56 - Contact via remote viewing- 00:30:23 - UFOs and Bigfoot- 00:31:30 - Skinwalker. What's the heck is going on- 00:33:05 - The Bob Lazar raid true story (what was the reason?)- 00:35:46 - Why cattle mutilations?- 00:37:15 - Consciousness, psychedelics, and aliens- 00:40:19 - What would the world look like if the public knew what Lue does?- 00:42:41 - Correlation between climate and UFOs?- 00:43:05 - Mick West debunks- 00:45:47 - Salvador Pais- 00:48:23 - Can Curt speak to Bob Lazar?- 00:48:44 - Familiar with Tr3b?- 00:51:09 - Why doesn't the gov't contact scientists, or can scientists offer their help?- 00:53:37 - June Report... what's coming?- 00:55:19 - Department of Energy, Land Management, craft recovery 1945- 00:57:56 - Why don't people like bringing up demons / angels?- 00:59:36 - International effort / president's don't even know- 01:02:39 - We're "containers"... what does that mean?- 01:03:43 - Why does the triangle UFO flash at the NSA mandated rates?- 01:07:33 - How did the UFO know where the cap point was?- 01:10:45 - Further unexplained issues with the Fravor case that need to be explored- 01:12:48 - Archaeological digs in Antarctica by John Kerry, Buzz Aldrin, and Patriarch Kyrill in 2016?- 01:13:21 - Alien Abductions. Correlation? Intent?- 01:16:58 - Deciphering alien messages / receiving messages from UAPs- 01:18:40 - What questions SHOULD we be asking?SPONSORS:- Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo: http://algo.comRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NnaYguRA6uI- Patreon for conversations on Theories of Everything, Consciousness, Free Will, and God: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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

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 (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Brian Keating's INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw- Interview with Kevin Knuth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:06:07 - Overview of non‑dualism- 00:09:09 - Experience vs consciousness vs awareness- 00:10:31 - Quote on ignorance and understanding- 00:14:29 - Discovering self beyond thoughts- 00:17:09 - Meditative exercise on union- 00:33:14 - Awareness of not being aware?- 00:48:34 - Why only one consciousness?- 00:51:54 - Consciousness as fundamental- 01:04:55 - Infinite consciousness becoming finite- 01:09:17 - No real things- 01:11:40 - Definition of enlightenment- 01:14:47 - Atheists/materialists and peace- 01:21:30 - Body pain vs mind peace- 01:28:19 - Consciousness as happiness- 01:34:55 - Logos- 01:40:35 - Donald Hoffman & Bernardo Kastrup- 01:48:03 - Psychedelics- 01:58:01 - Consciousness as love- 02:00:19 - Love, truth, beauty unity- 02:04:12 - Psychological suffering veiled happiness- 02:07:31 - Truths that break you- 02:17:40 - New age missing malice- 02:24:26 - Rupert's speech style- 02:27:07 - Does infinite consciousness speak?- 02:29:15 - Why suffering exists- 02:43:04 - Overlapping consciousness & objective world- 02:49:40 - Materialists vs non‑dualism- 02:51:22 - Curt's fractal theory- 03:00:17 - Death and continuation- 03:06:11 - Science 2.0 (abhijgnosis)- 03:18:48 - Hubur Galula question- 03:23:44 - Functional vs dysfunctional attachments- 03:25:37 - Inannawhimsey question- 03:35:22 - Rebecca Briggs question- 03:42:10 - Why separation?- 03:47:59 - Descartes debate- 03:52:27 - East vs West non‑dualism history- 03:57:59 - Prodigal son interpretation- 04:02:59 - 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 (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLd9y1MG4c- Rupert's Website: https://rupertspira.com/- Rupert's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupertSpira- Interview with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE- Interview with Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w- Interview with Iain McGilchrist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-SgOwc6Pe4 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. 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

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.comRESOURCES:- 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 (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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

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.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:04:38 - Vallée on his Theory of Everything Else- 00:05:11 - Vallée summarizes the Trinity case- 00:07:34 - Physics of UFO craft- 00:12:03 - This case has never been revealed to the public- 00:17:09 - Why are there so many crashes, if Aliens are so advanced?- 00:21:23 - Pattern of UFO sightings and nuclear tests- 00:22:08 - How the aliens and craft looked at the Trinity site- 00:30:24 - UFO activity at Whitesand's Missile Base- 00:36:26 - Consciousness and alien encounters- 00:37:47 - Creatures behavior in their craft- 00:41:11 - Visions beamed into your head- 00:48:49 - Biblical and apocalyptical visions- 00:58:30 - Psychedelics and UFO's- 01:03:28 - Simulation Hypothesis, Donald Hoffman, Thomas Campbell, Idealism- 01:09:43 - Motives and intent of the aliens- 01:16:28 - Studying UFO's is "non-sense"- 01:21:20 - UFO's in space (recorded incidents)- 01:25:58 - June report 2021 preview- 01:30:40 - UFO research and ball lightning publication issues- 01:33:04 - Compelling video not declassified- 01:33:53 - Mick West and skeptics- 01:37:15 - Peer‑reviewed research on UFO's- 01:44:16 - Secrets above the President of the USA- 01:48:47 - Chris Mellon and Luis Elizondo credibility- 01:51:54 - Metallurgical analysis of UFO parts- 01:53:55 - Violence in Brazilian UFO cases- 01:56:54 - Physics of UFO "beams"- 01:57:56 - Why disclosure is happening now- 02:01:28 - Legitimizing UFO research in academia- 02:03:01 - Defining study of the UFO phenomenon- 02:09:42 - Jacques' future work on alien material- 02:11:29 - Recovering alien debris from Trinity case- 02:20:36 - Operation Highjump- 02:21:55 - New Navy footage- 02:23:52 - Bob Lazar and "containers"- 02:28:57 - More on Jacques Vallée and Kevin Knuth- 02:32:27 - 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 (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- 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- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uVo51khU8AE- Vallée's and Harris' book: Trinity: The Best Kept Secret amazon.com/TRINITY-Best-Kept-Secret-Jaques-Vallée-ebook/dp/B094YNBG8T (not affiliate)- Kevin Knuth's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atntnU_baHc- Jeremy Corbell's podcast with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4wZbcovkXY- Better Left Unsaid documentary: http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noam Chomsky (MIT) examines mortality, UFO disclosures, cryptocurrency, and his encounter with Kurt Gödel He fielded questions ranging from philosophy and politics to neuroscience and the future of AI, offering his characteristic depth and wit.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:29 - [Stephen Wolfram] If we knew the operation of each neuron, could we understand linguistics?- 00:04:06 - [Sebastiaan Kampers] Is there meaning outside language?- 00:05:03 - [Ar On] Are you more proud of your contributions to linguistics or of your contributions to politics?- 00:05:44 - [Cowicide] How can one discuss philosophy while staying non-political?- 00:07:56 - [Ar On] What are your thoughts on mandating vaccines?- 00:10:04 - [Bulldog Madhav] How to avoid despair, after seeing life's meaninglessness- 00:13:39 - [Amjad Hussain] How to tell the difference between science and pseudoscience?- 00:16:58 - [CryptoND1] Will crypto lead to a monetary revolution? Good or bad?- 00:17:53 - [Global] Blockchain technology for direct democratic voting system?- 00:22:42 - [John Doe] What about the latest UAP / UFO revelations by pentagon?- 00:23:28 - [Patrick O'Donnell] How to communicating with aliens- 00:31:04 - [Connor] Opinion on Frankfurt school?- 00:31:38 - [Wiil-Waal] Do you fear death? Why / why not?- 00:32:46 - [Ivan Bilu] How to explain multiple personalities, with different languages?- 00:34:02 - [Brandon] Speaking in tongues phenomenon and spirituality- 00:35:52 - [Prof. Janice Fiamengo] Feminism / MeToo and liberty- 00:39:19 - [Biers Adajew] Societies with a belief in free will vs. no free will- 00:41:48 - [Ideas Sleep Furiously] Who's the smartest person Chomsky ever met- 00:48:08 - [Tobia Davico] On Jacques Lacan and his influence on Chomsky- 00:51:45 - [Queerdo] Are you a part of an anti-aging study based on plant diet?- 00:53:06 - [Henry S] How does Chomsky stay sharp at 92?- 00:54:30 - [Noah Müller] Connection between language and movement- 00:55:37 - [Lavl2001] Why are psychedelics illegal?- 01:01:56 - [Joshua Bracho] Do you have any thoughts on the work of Friedrich Nietzsche?- 02:28:12 - [Ravi Ray] Objectively determine that some works of art are better than others- 01:04:20 - [Biers Adajew] What are Chomsky's views on anti-natalism?- 01:06:04 - [Hamid] What do you think about "It from Bit" idea from John Wheeler?- 01:06:34 - [Jens] On Steven Pinker's words and rules theory of languageSPONSORS:- Brilliant.org: 20% off https://brilliant.org/TOE- Algo.com: supply chain AI http://algo.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto (anonymous): https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- 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/theoriesofeverythingRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX0hn6F-jsI- Janice Fiamengo interview with Curt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwT-w47Il5c- http://betterleftunsaidfilm.com 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices