Manil Suri: Can We Build The Universe Using Only Math? The Big Bang Of Numbers

Manil Suri is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is the author of The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math, as well as three internationally acclaimed novels, The Death of Vishnu, The Age of Shiva, and The City of Devi. His fiction has been translated into twenty-seven languages, longlisted for the Booker Prize, shortlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award, LA Times Book Award, PEN/Hemingway Award and the W. H. Smith Literary Award, and has won the McKittrick Prize and the Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among others. He is a former contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, for which he has written several widely read pieces on mathematics, India, and LGBTQ+ issues. EPISODE LINKS: - Manil's Website: https://www.manilsuri.com/ - Manil's Books: https://tinyurl.com/5fyr9z9c - Manil's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/248xach6 - Manil's RI Lecture: https://tinyurl.com/4frnrcfr TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (0:26) - The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics (4:29) - Mathematics vs Literature (12:53) - Creatio Ex Nihilo (16:44) - Why does the Universe have patterns of regularity? (19:34) - How to Construct a Universe with Mathematics (24:37) - Nothingness = Empty Sets (26:21) - Mathematical "Nature" (29:36) - The Big Bang of Numbers in a nutshell (32:58) - Complexity from Simplicity (Fractals) (36:42) - Life & Consciousness (47:49) - Practicality & Teleology of a Mathematical Cosmos (53:11) - Manil's Current work (59:37) - AI & Machine Learning (1:06:53) - Final thoughts on The Big Bang of Numbers (1:11:45) - Conclusion CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu/ For Business Inquiries: info@tevinnaidu.com ============================= ABOUT MIND-BODY SOLUTION: Mind-Body Solution explores the nature of consciousness, reality, free will, morality, mental health, and more. This podcast presents enlightening discourse with the world’s leading experts in philosophy, physics, neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, AI, and beyond. It will change the way you think about the mind-body dichotomy by showing just how difficult — intellectually and practically — the mind-body problem is. Join Dr. Tevin Naidu on a quest to conquer the mind-body problem and take one step closer to the mind-body solution. Dr Tevin Naidu is a medical doctor, philosopher & ethicist. He attained his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery degree from Stellenbosch University, & his Master of Philosophy degree Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria. His academic work focuses on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, & the philosophy & ethics of science, mind & mental health. ===================== Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and audio channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of Mind-Body Solution. You are authorised to share the link and channel, and embed this link in your website or others as long as a link back to this channel is provided. © Mind-Body Solution