Closer To Truth

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Renowned mathematicians and physicists discuss breakthroughs in mathematics, including the significance of solving problems like the Colabi conjecture, the impact on physics, complexities of four-dimensional spaces, random sequences, and the relationship between mathematics and physics.

Terrence Deacon, Neuroanthropologist and co-chair of the N2 Conference, discusses the noosphere, biological evolution, and the upcoming N2 conference. Topics include the concept of the noosphere, its relation to the geosphere and biosphere, the presence of teleology in evolution, and the global interest in cosmology, physics, and philosophy. The discussion also explores emergence and its connection to the noosphere.

In this podcast, philosopher and consciousness researcher Philip Goff discusses his book on the purpose of the universe. He challenges traditional religious and atheistic views and argues for cosmic purpose. The topics covered include fine-tuning in the universe, the multiverse theory, the problem of evil, and the relationship between cosmocytism and morality. Goff explores the origins of a conscious universe and different possibilities for its existence.

Mathematical physicists and cosmologists discuss the truth and beauty of mathematics, exploring topics such as the rigor of mathematical proofs, the cultural relativity of mathematics, the interplay of truth and beauty in mathematics, and the role of beauty in physics and as a clue to scientific validity.

Guests include Charles Tart, Richard Swinburne, Robert Park, James Tabor, and Keith Ward. They discuss topics such as consciousness, scientific tests, skepticism, religious perspectives, the afterlife in Judaism and Christianity, contrasting views on the afterlife, and different religious conceptions of the afterlife.

Art experts and artists explore the connection between creativity and art. They discuss the creative process in art, the power of solitude in creativity, collective creativity in film, and the meaning of creativity in the arts.

Neuroscientists, neurologists, and cognitive scientists explore the nature of consciousness and its relationship with the brain. They discuss the role of the thalamus, the mind-body problem, brain lesions, social behavior, and the limitations of brain science in understanding subjective experience.

Philosopher and cognitive scientist, Dan Dennett, discusses the mysteries of the mind in his memoir. Topics include language, evolution, logic, religion, free will, consciousness, and AI. Insights on Cartesian Materialism, Intentional Stance, and Darwinism. The illusion of reality and the concept of illusionism. Determinism, unpredictability, and the potential dangers of AI. Analyzing religion as a natural phenomenon. Humor, evolution, and consciousness.

Cosmologist and physics professor Will Kinney discusses his latest book exploring the origin of structure in the cosmos and the possibility of an infinite number of hidden universes. Topics include cosmic inflation, supermassive black holes, and alternatives to inflation like bouncing universes. The chapter on the origins of inflation and the initial singularity explores the connection between black hole and universe horizons. The podcast reflects on the limitations of science in unraveling the mystery of the universe's origin.