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Sabine Hossenfelder vs. Bernardo Kastrup: Superdeterminism Debate Feb 24, 2022

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Sabine Hossenfelder and Bernardo Kastrup on superdeterminism, statistical independence, and consciousness in measurement.
0:00 Introduction
4:16 Superdeterminism overview
8:31 Bernardo's agreements / disagreements
13:15 Violating statistical independence (SI)
15:59 Hidden variables in Superdeterminism
18:20 Is statistical independence a mere assumption?
22:41 Is Superdeterminism falsifiable?
31:17 Criticism of proposed experiments
38:35 Does experiment change the outcome measured?
44:57 Decoherence and the observer
49:22 Consciousness is irrelevant in QM
52:37 Why oppose violating SI?
55:57 No good reason to depart with SI
59:10 Holding Sabine to higher standards than Bell?
1:01:31 Definition of measurement
1:02:22 [Pais] Unification via "Super Force"
1:05:18 "Without thought, there is no science"
1:07:22 Falsifying idealism
1:13:20 Upcoming Salvatore Pais interview
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- https://arxiv.org/abs/1401.0286
- https://arxiv.org/abs/1105.4326
- https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.02676
- https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.01327
- https://arxiv.org/abs/1911.06282
- https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-0990-x
- 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
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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.

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Karl Friston: When Studying Consciousness Triggers Derealization Feb 21, 2022

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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 extinction
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Nicolas Gisin: Free Will, Quantum Gravity, and Why Time Is Real Feb 13, 2022

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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.
0:00 Introduction
3:38 Gisin's "Quantum Chance" book is a friendly introduction to QM
6:36 Consciousness is outside today's physics and may always be
7:48 Indeterminacy is necessary but not sufficient for free will
9:37 Free will is necessary for "rationality" to exist
10:40 Free will comes FIRST in the "logical order"
21:39 What does mathematics have to say about free will and consciousness?
27:18 Intuitionism vs Constructionism
28:22 Classical physics is NOT deterministic
34:27 Does he agree with Stephen Wolfram that it's computation underlying physics?
36:06 Time is "thick" like molasses
40:21 Intuitionist mathematics and law of excluded middle
42:57 Graham Priest's paraconsistent logic and other forms of logic
49:32 A new understanding of time is needed for Quantum Gravity
52:55 Discrete spacetime? Perhaps not
53:21 Philosophy of Jules Lequier
55:15 On Sabine Hossenfelder's views on free will
58:33 Superdeterminism
1:01:52 Is indeterminacy truly necessary for free will?
1:03:39 Many Worlds is nonsense
1:05:37 Should logic be the basis of mathematics?
1:10:00 Which approach to quantum gravity does Gisin favor?
1:10:17 [Stephen Robbins] Bergson?
1:11:23 [Complex Plane @kekule6] Chomsky and denial of free will by physicists is an attempt to make evidence fit a model
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Norman Wildberger: Why Infinity Is a Mathematical Mistake Feb 09, 2022

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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 UFOs
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Donald Hoffman and Joscha Bach: Is Reality Computation or Consciousness? Feb 07, 2022

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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 work
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George Knapp and Colm Kelleher: Inside Skinwalker Ranch Feb 03, 2022

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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 questions
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David Wolpert: Why Science Has Absolute Limits It Cannot Cross Jan 28, 2022

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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 validation
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Brian Keating and Lee Cronin: Do We Need New Laws for Life? Jan 24, 2022

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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 life
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Linda Moulton Howe: Cattle Mutilation and Humanity's Place in the Cosmos Jan 21, 2022

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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.
0:00 Introduction
4:57 People who have seen cattle being mutilated
16:58 Ground mutilations vs. craft mutilation
20:37 Details on the cows being "dropped" from craft
23:24 Trump knows more about UFOs than he gives the impression of
24:10 Arts Parts (can we trust them?)
31:09 Mick West's analysis of Arts Parts
50:37 Giving Arts Parts to the TTSA (which works in partnership with the gov't)
55:33 Crop Circles are side effects of UFOs measuring their accuracy
1:08 58 Being used for disinformation unwittingly
1:20 09 [Dan Zetterstrom] What new information do you have on crop circles?
1:21 38 [Andy] How does she see her place in ufology? ("ufology means nothing to me")
1:26 02 [moonobserver Gilles] Why haven't UFOs revealed themselves to everyone?
1:39 40 [Jesus Barrabi] Alien species and Skin Walker
1:49 32 Bigfoot and Orbs
1:54 16 Steven Greer's CE5 and Linda's own encounter
1:57 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?
2:00 04 [Kaleb Peters] Opinion on the UAP footage from the gov't, and disclosure preparation
2:03 10 [ratx 172] Time travel and time manipulation
2:07 59 [Mark] Antarctica's purported hidden UFO bases
2:14 29 [kinger90210] Consciousness (Penrose / Hameroff) and Physicality of craft
2:18 49 [Jacob C] Linda's relationship to Richard Doty
2:35 00 Were you misinformed by Richard Doty?
2:36 00 [Steve Cambian] An image on Linda's website
2:37 28 [@LuAngeles] Have you ever had to redact an interview?
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Stephon Alexander: The Autodidactic Universe Learns Its Own Laws Jan 19, 2022

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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.
0:00 Introduction
4:46 BTS banter and framing the conversation
6:05 The Autodidactic Universe
18:54 BMN vs BFSS (type IIA String Theory)
26:45 Lee Smolin's evolutionary model of the universe as black hole spawn
29:06 Matrix models linked to particles rather than laws
30:36 Explaining D‑branes and their dimensionality
36:02 When watching TOE, it's okay to be confused
36:55 Chern‑Simons Gravity
49:03 Anomaly Cancellations
51:43 Klein Gordon equation and renormalization
55:55 What is a Theory of Everything? Conditions?
59:15 Story about Curt's brother's "genius"
1:02:40 Doubting your own mathematical abilities
1:06:02 Advice for learners in 20s‑40s studying String Theory
1:10:24 Brian Keating is no friend to Stephon (kidding)
1:11:08 How does learning math / physics change with age?
1:15:14 Anomalies and purposeful mistakes leading to insights
1:18:02 No Go theorems (and AdS / CFT correspondence)
1:23:26 Why does the Graviton have Spin 2?
1:25:41 Gems in Geometric Unity
1:29:12 Opinion on Stephen Wolfram's theory / project
1:31:05 Future plans for TOE: Geometric Algebra and Categorical Unification
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