Formscapes | Andrés Gomez Emilsson | Michael Hughes – Paradigm Drift #2

Apr 4, 2025

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INSIGHT

Formative Causation

Formative causation suggests that higher-order forms influence lower-level systems.
This contrasts with reductionism, where understanding parts explains the whole.

INSIGHT

Universal Nonviolence Law

No government has ever enshrined non-initiation of force in its constitution.
A universal law of non-initiation of force could ensure peace and collaboration.

ANECDOTE

Cancer Remission

Wendy Gardner, after a prostate cancer diagnosis, used bicarbonate of soda to treat it.
She claims her PSA levels dropped significantly, suggesting remission.

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Invited theorists: Kehlan Morgan (Formscapes), Andrés Goméz Emilsson, Michael HughesRandom theorists: Edwin's Basye, Wendi Gardiner, Ricky Cisco, Philip Sportel, Jack Neefus, David de Hilster, Casey BrophyPanel: Kate Owlsley, Anastasia Bendebury, Michael Shilo DeLayLearn how to think, not what to think! Paradigm Drift is the show where we celebrate the principles of scientific anarchy. Anything goes, as long as you can make a coherent presentation about your theory and why you think it’s going to change the world. Each theorist gets 60 seconds, followed by an interview with us and our panelist. MAKE HISTORY WITH US THIS SUMMER:https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFT:https://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show(00:00) Go! (00:05:07) Kehlan Morgan on Formative Causation(00:16:36) Edwin's Basye's Proposal on Universal Nonviolence Law(00:25:49) Wendi Gardiner's Theory of Cancer(00:35:01) Ricky Cisco's Theory of Archetypes and Society’s Evolution(00:47:18) Andrés Emilsson's Consciousness and Experience Theory(01:00:01) Philip Sportel's Information Scaling Framework(01:13:35) Michael Hughes' on Water's Piezoelectric Role in Cellular Identity(01:26:37) Jack Neefus' Structured Universe Theory(01:37:02) David de Hilster's Universal Particles Theory(01:49:10) Casey Brophy's Theory of Communication in the Cosmos(01:59:06) Next Paradigm Drift Plans(02:01:46) Recap, Night Cap#livepodcast, #ScientificTheories, #InnovativeIdeas, #moog #synth #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasBMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/allAMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics- Mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss- Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD- Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671