In this first installment of a brand new, six-part interview series with Nobel Laureate Sir Roger Penrose, we explore his approach to the deep nature of reality. Trace the intellectual and scientific history of each of his major contributions to the fields of science and philosophy, the challenges he faced, the criticisms he received, and…
In this extended interview with physicist Stephen Wolfram, he discusses the Wolfram Physics Project, computation, quantum mechanics, spacetime, mathematics, and more.
Physicist and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram explores how simple rules can generate complex realities, offering a bold new vision of fundamental physics and the structure of the universe.
In this extended conversation with philosopher Clément Vidal, we explore the noosphere (the collective human consciousness that envelops the Earth), Fermi’s Paradox and the possible existence of intelligent alien life, fine-tuning in the universe, and much more.
In this extended conversation with Professor Terry Sejnowski, find out his thoughts on the future of AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. He also discusses the deep connections between neurobiology and artificial intelligence and what studying the human brain can teach us about building intelligent machines.
How does belief in the paranormal correlate with other religious, political, or intellectual beliefs? What are the psychological tools or categories that can help elucidate why so many people believe in the paranormal?
The Ruliad is a term that Stephen Wolfram developed, which he describes as the entangled limit of everything that is computationally possible, the result of following all possible computational rules in all possible ways.
Do intelligent aliens exist? In perhaps his boldest hypothesis, Clément Vidal argues that signs of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations are already present in our astrophysical data.
Why do we believe—or want to believe—the things we do? From psychics to ghostly encounters to alien abductions and UFO sightings, Chris French lays out the psychology behind the belief in these inexplicable experiences. Chris French’s book, The Science of Weird Shit: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal, is available for purchase now.
Clement Vidal, philosopher of science and astrobiologist, discusses fine-tuning in the universe and an evolutionary developmental universe. We also explore whether natural or artificial selection could hold on a cosmic scale.
In this extended interview with Professor Janna Levin, we explore the mysteries of the cosmos, physics, spacetime, black holes, the multiverse, and much more. Levin’s latest book, Black Hole Survival Guide, is an evocative exploration of black holes, provoking us to imagine the visceral experience of a black hole encounter illustrated with original artwork. The…
How does complexity emerge from simplicity? In this interview, Stephen Wolfram explores the concept of universal computation and how simple rules can generate intricate, seemingly random patterns. This perspective challenges traditional views of complexity in physics, biology, and beyond, revealing deep insights into the computational universe. From the foundations of cellular automata to the discovery…