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The Theory Beyond Einstein: Fay Dowker
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06/07/24 • 110 min
Fay is a physicist and is currently a professor of Theoretical Physics and a member of the Theoretical Physics Group at Imperial College London and a Visiting Fellow at the Perimeter Institute. Fay conducts research in a number of areas of theoretical physics including quantum gravity and causal set theory.
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The Life of Alexander Grothendieck & Topos Theory | Colin McLarty
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06/11/24 • 101 min
Colin McLarty is an American philosopher and mathematician renowned for his contributions to category theory, particularly in the philosophy of mathematics, and for his role as a leading scholar on the works of mathematician Saunders Mac Lane.
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Anand Vaidya: Vedic Philosophy, Epistemology, Counterfactuals
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10/24/23 • 233 min
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BPLcuHnS_A
This is a banger. Prof. Anand Vaidya of philosophy specializes in Vedic philosophy, epistemology, and we talk about God, free will, mathematics, Kripke, and even the ego as both an illusion and real.
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Michael Levin IN-PERSON AT TUFTS / LEVIN LAB
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06/14/24 • 138 min
Michael Levin is an American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University, where he is the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor. Levin is a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. He is also co-director of the Institute for Computationally Designed Organisms with Josh Bongard.
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The String Theory Iceberg EXPLAINED
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03/05/24 • 184 min
Curt details the most comprehensive guide to the math of string theory that there exists, on YouTube. This is meant to be a video you can watch multiple times, through multiple sittings, across multiple years, and gain something new from it each time. Take it slow and steady. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:01 Layer 1
00:13:22 Layer 2
00:28:49 Layer 3
00:58:53 Layer 4
01:32:50 Layer 5
01:58:54 Layer 6
02:28:47 Layer 7
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Alex Honnold: Fear, Finding Purpose, Climbing
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01/30/24 • 79 min
In today's episode, Alex Honnold shares insights from his climbing adventures, delving into how facing fear and embracing risk shape his approach to life. Alex reflects on the interplay between physical challenges and emotional growth, offering a unique perspective on finding purpose and meaning through extreme sports.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - What Is Fear?
04:38 - Shifts In Consciousness
06:28 - Mentality
08:59 - Climbing With Cameras
13:29 - Climbing As Art
17:48 - Courage
19:51 - The Sacred / Transcendent
23:58 - Meaning
26:03 - What Drives Alex?
36:29 - Having Children
42:20 - Arctic Ascent
46:08 - Alex’s Foundation
53:32 - Life Purpose
56:34 - Advice
01:01:47 - Breakthrough Moments
01:06:42 - What’s Next?
01:11:56 - Outro
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Monumental Breakthrough in Mathematics (Part 2) | Edward Frenkel
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10/02/24 • 140 min
Edward Frenkel is a renowned mathematician, professor of University of California, Berkeley, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and winner of the Herman Weyl Prize in Mathematical Physics. In this episode, Edward Frenkel discusses the recent monumental proof in the Langlands program, explaining its significance and how it advances understanding in modern mathematics.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Edward’s Previous Appearance on TOE
01:15 - Discoveries in Mathematics
04:31 - Langland’s Program
11:02 - Counting Problem
14:58 - Symmetries of the Unit Disc
26:55 - Part 1 of Edward’s Talk
30:20 - Shimura-Taniyama-Weil Conjecture
40:02 - Quick Recap
42:38 - Langlands Dual Group
51:50 - Rosetta Stone of Math
01:00:10 - Riemann Surfaces
01:10:20 - Proof of the Geometric Langlands Conjecture
01:21:42 - Tribute to Legends
01:26:02 - Langlands Correspondence for Riemann Surface
01:43:30 - Galois Groups
01:53:33 - Other Objects Involved
02:10:40 - Outro / Support TOE
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Joscha Bach Λ Ben Goertzel: Conscious Ai, LLMs, AGI
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10/17/23 • 123 min
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7omaQ8SgA
Joscha Bach meets with Ben Goertzel to discuss cognitive architectures, AGI, and conscious computers in another theolocution on TOE.
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The Man Who Found Post-Quantum Reality: Jonathan Oppenheim
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09/26/23 • 94 min
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Prof. Jonathan Oppenheim focuses on the stochastic coupling between quantum mechanics and gravity, offering alternative views to loop quantum gravity and string theory.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:37 Integrating general relativity and quantum theory
00:05:18 The nature of classical mechanics
00:10:12 Discrete vs continuous space in physics
00:13:32 Boundary of physics and philosophy
00:18:44 Post-quantum theory of classical gravity
00:20:00 Mongrel relativity
00:24:00 The issue of causal structure in quantum theory of gravity
00:27:18 Gravity and string theory
00:34:26 Quantum-classical system coupling (Feynman's position)
00:45:31 Quantum vs post-quantum noise
00:58:08 Quantum thermodynamics and the multiple Second Laws
01:03:35 No-go theorem and classical gravity
01:06:09 Bohmian mechanics vs many-worlds
01:08:07 Advice for quantum gravity researchers
01:13:57 Independent study and learning
01:15:35 Graviton entanglement testing
01:20:05 The struggle of podcasting (Theories of Everything's journey)
01:21:26 Future projects for TOE
01:24:52 Gratitude for support
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What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder
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12/07/24 • 130 min
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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis
03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics
06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity
08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics
11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research
12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics
15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia
18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies
19:51 - The Crisis in Science
32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities
37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia
42:08 - Humor in Science Communication
57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia
58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market
1:02:29 - Academic Exodus
1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints
1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development
1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground
1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress
1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity
1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma
1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery
1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem
1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration
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