Dean Radin on the State of the Psi Studies Field
Roger Penrose on Mind & Consciousness
Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do quantum mechanics and cosmology shape our understanding of reality? Can human consciousness be fully explained by physical laws, or does it transcend computation? This six-part…
Full Interview: Uziel Awret on The Science of Consciousness
Closer To Truth journeys to Barcelona for the 31st annual conference of The Science of Consciousness. Topics include: quantum consciousness, AI and transhuman consciousness, psi, altered states, and life after death. Featured are CTT old friends, such as Deepak Chopra and Stuart Hameroff, and CTT new friends, such as Imants Baruss, Jimo Borjian, Thomas Brophy,…
Priya Natarajan: Did the James Webb Telescope ‘Blow Up’ Cosmology?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed galaxies that seem too massive, too early— discoveries that could shake the very foundations of cosmology. Theoretical astrophysicist Priya Natarajan explores whether JWST’s findings truly “blow up” our current understanding of the universe. What surprises Priya most? What new questions do these discoveries raise about dark matter,…
Full Interview – Daniel Whiteson: Do Aliens Speak Physics?: And Other Questions about Science and the Nature of Reality
When the long-awaited day dawns and the aliens finally arrive on Earth, they might eat us and destroy the planet―or, just maybe, they might share the secrets of the Universe with us. When that time comes, will we be able to cross the communication barrier to beg for our lives? If the aliens do hold…
Full Interview: Dean Radin on The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality
There is an idea that shakes the core of our scientific principles: That our consciousness participates in creating our physical reality. It’s an idea that runs counter to the materialist worldview we’re all taught in school. But the outer edges of scientific inquiry bleed into what can only be called ‘magic.’ With a uniquely science-backed…
Blaise Agüera y Arcas: Can AI Become Conscious?
Can AI become conscious or will machines always just simulate awareness? Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP at Google Research and a leading voice in artificial intelligence, joins Robert Lawrence Kuhn to explore one of the most profound questions in science and philosophy: Can artificial intelligence ever develop real consciousness? They discuss the nature of mind,…
Full Interview: Roger Penrose on Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, and Deep Reality
Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do quantum mechanics and cosmology shape our understanding of reality? Can human consciousness be fully explained by physical laws, or does it transcend computation? This wide-ranging…
Daniel Whiteson on Aliens, Physics, and the Nature of Reality
When the long-awaited day dawns and the aliens finally arrive on Earth, they might eat us and destroy the planet―or, just maybe, they might share the secrets of the Universe with us. When that time comes, will we be able to cross the communication barrier to beg for our lives? If the aliens do hold…
Full Interview: Blaise Agüera y Arcas on What Is Intelligence? AI About Evolution, Computing, and Minds
It has come as a shock to some AI researchers that a large neural net that predicts next words seems to produce a system with general intelligence. Yet this is consistent with a long-held view among some neuroscientists that the brain evolved precisely to predict the future—the “predictive brain” hypothesis. In What Is Intelligence?, Blaise Agüera…
Full Interview: Zorana Pringle on the Creativity Choice
What does it really take to be creative? Zorana Ivcevic Pringle joins Closer To Truth’s Robert Lawrence Kuhn to reveal the surprising science behind creativity. From the power of emotions to the importance of taking action, Pringle explains how creativity is not just about having ideas—but choosing to pursue them. Based on her new book…