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Our Mathematical Universe

My Quest for the Ultimate Nature of Reality
Book • 2014
In this book, Max Tegmark presents his mathematical universe hypothesis, which posits that reality is not just described by mathematics but is actually a mathematical structure.

The book is divided into three parts: 'Zooming Out' explores our location in the cosmos and multiverse, 'Zooming In' delves into quantum mechanics and particle physics, and 'Stepping Back' discusses Tegmark's speculative ideas about the mathematical nature of reality.

Tegmark introduces four levels of multiverse, culminating in the 'Level IV multiverse,' where all possible mathematical structures have physical existence.

The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, using anecdotes and clear explanations to make complex scientific concepts understandable to a broad audience.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Lex Fridman
when discussing the mathematical universe.
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#370 – Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox – Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love
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Lex Fridman
as one of his guests in the podcast.
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Max Tegmark: Life 3.0
Mentioned by Philip Goff in the context of an argument from the cosmological fine-tuning of the laws of physics for life to the multiverse.
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#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind
Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson as the author of "Our Mathematical Universe" and "Life 3.0", exploring the future of life and the concept that everything is math.
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Cosmic Queries– Multiverse Madness with Max Tegmark
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Tim Urban
in the context of discussing theories about the multiverse and the nature of the universe.
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Tim Urban on the path to AGI and trends in tech history | E1779
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Liron Shapira
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Peter Berezin
as a source for their discussion on the multiverse.
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Top Economist Sees AI Doom Coming — Dr. Peter Berezin, BCA Research
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Sean Carroll
as a book discussing the universe's mathematical nature.
AMA | November 2023
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Sean Carroll
in the context of theories of all possible worlds.
AMA | February 2024
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Brian Keating
as a book featuring his PhD thesis experiment.
Our Universe Is A Math Problem! Max Tegmark’s Brilliant Theory of Reality [Ep. 465]
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Sean Carroll
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Max Tegmark
's previous book, proposing a theory of a vast multiverse.
75 | Max Tegmark on Reality, Simulation, and the Multiverse
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Liron Shapira
in relation to the multiverse hypothesis and the probability of living in a simulation.
AI Will Kill Us All — Liron Shapira on The Flares
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Max Tegmark
as a book where he shares his views on the world.
51. Max Tegmark on Why Treating Humanity Like a Child Will Save Us All

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