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Chasing Consciousness

Vitaly Vanchurin PHD - THE WORLD AS A NEURAL NETWORK

Apr 30, 2023
Physics researcher Vitaly Vanchurin, exploring the possibility of the world being a neural network. Discusses fine-tuning in the universe, application of learning dynamics to physics, and the reconciliation of quantum mechanics and general relativity. Explores the concept of life and consciousness as technologies. Connects the dynamics of the universe with biological systems. Examines the distinction between non-trainable and trainable variables in neural networks and their association with gravitational equations and quantum mechanics. Considers the emergence of observers in the universe and proposes learning dynamics as an explanation. Explores hidden variables and deviations from quantum mechanics, suggesting further experiments are needed. Explores the concept of subsystems of conscious learning and collective consciousness.
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Quick takeaways

  • The world can be seen as a neural network, with the dynamics of learning playing a crucial role in understanding the fine-tuning of the universe and the emergence of life.
  • Introducing trainable variables to modify the laws of physics can potentially reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity, leading towards a theory of quantum gravity.

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The podcast discusses a theory that views the world as a neural network.

The podcast explores a theory that proposes the world can be seen as a neural network, with the dynamics of learning playing a crucial role. The speaker suggests that by understanding how learning works and introducing it into the dynamics of the universe, we can view the world as a unified system from microscopic to macroscopic scales.

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