Bedste Discussions With A Physicist-podcasts (2024)

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Information About Energy is More Critical Than Ever: Time to Reboot the IEA 36:36

8M ago36:36

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) is 50 years old this year, created because of the 1973/4 “oil shock” that triggered a global recession. Today’s energy markets and geopolitics are just as vulnerable to similar disruptions, but the IEA has since shifted its mission to advocate for abandoning hydrocarbons, erasing its ability to serve as a credi…

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The Imminent Prospect of a Very Bad Idea: A Carbon Tax 33:39

8M ago33:39

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At the end of 2023, Congress had four different pieces of proposed legislation directed at creating a carbon tax; three had bipartisan support. Thus, bookmakers see a rising prospect for some form of carbon tax. We return to unbundling why that’s such a bad idea, and the flaws in claiming that it would unleash “market forces” to create alternatives…

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Chemicals, Climate, Carbon, and a Cri de Coeur for Rational Dialogue 48:21

9M ago48:21

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Joining this episode, Peter Huntsman - CEO of a multi-billion-dollar US-based multinational with operations in 30 countries - for a far ranging-conversation about the role and nature of chemicals (used in everything from batteries to Boeings), workplace culture, regulations, energy issues, and the challenges of global competition. Biography of Pete…

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Will Climate Policies Throttle the A.I. Era? 42:43

10M ago42:43

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We revisit, with new research, the astonishing energy appetite of artificial intelligence (A.I.), a reality completely absent from the just-released 18,000 word Executive Order on A.I. Yet the Administration's “whole-of-government” pursuit of climate policies is seen everywhere else. Meanwhile, fueling A.I. will propel the world beyond today’s zett…

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Hybrid-electric Cars: Faster, Cheaper, Better and Fairer Way to Cut Oil Use 32:46

10M ago32:46

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If one feels compelled, and by that, I mean if Congress and state policymakers feel compelled to subsidize ways to reduce the amount of oil used by vehicles on the roads, the facts point to hybrids making far more sense. Sales figures in recent months suggest that consumers think so too. Related to this episode’s topic, to watch or listen to the Oc…

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Artificial Intelligence and its Energy Appetite 42:06

12M ago42:06

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The invention of useful artificial intelligence (AI), epitomized by the hype over ChatGPT, is the latest example of a basic truth about technology: There have always been many more inventions that use energy than those that can produce it. Only a few inventions over history are as energy-hungry as AI; it ranks up there with the invention of the aut…

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EVs and the Simplicity Trope 34:41

1y ago34:41

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At the core of the belief that EVs inevitably displace conventional cars is the claim that EVs are, inherently, just simpler machines. That means, we’re told, fewer jobs—hence the ostensible reason for the UAW’s anxiety. But the simplicity claim is a canard. EVs entail a complexity swap, not a simplification. Electric Vehicles for Everyone? The Imp…

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Jen Berry - CEO, Digitas UK 37:34

1y ago37:34

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Born in Australia, Jen traveled to New York City to work at Razorfish, becoming VP of Client Engagement, Managing Partner and then Executive Vice President and North East Region Lead. She moved to fellow Publicis Groupe agency Digitas UK at the start of 2023. She has worked with some of the biggest brands including Unilever, Citi, United Nations an…

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Harold Hamm, Icon of the Oilfields 41:50

1y ago41:50

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We talk with Harold Hamm, founder and former CEO, now Exec Chairman of Continental Resources. Hamm, one of the key pioneers of the American shale revolution, has written a book about his life’s journey and the critical role of the U.S. oil and gas industry. Game Changer: Our Fifty-Year Mission to Secure America's Energy Independence, Harold Hamm, F…

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Charlie Beckett - Journalism Professor, London School of Economics 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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Working as a programme editor at both the BBC and Channel 4 News specialising in politics and international affairs, Charlie covered major stories such as the terrorist attacks on New York and London, and is an award-winning filmmaker. In 2006, Charlie joined the London School of Economics and Political Science, and became founding director of Poli…

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The Impossible Dream of EVs for Everyone: Part 4 of 4 Inconvenient Geopolitics 48:41

1y ago48:41

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The refrain, the claim, from EV and green-tech advocates is that EVs and the massive alternative energy subsidies will free us from “our geopolitical adversaries” and the “manipulation of the price of oil.” Instead, supply chain realities show just how profoundly misguided those claims are. Electric Vehicles for Everyone? The Impossible Dream, Manh…

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Steve Youngwood - Chief Executive Officer, Sesame Workshop 42:47

1y ago42:47

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Steve has been involved for almost 30 years with TV, book, and video game growth, working with big names such as Viacom, Disney, and GSV Ventures—a venture capitalist firm that invests in EdTech. Now, as the CEO of Sesame Workshop, he’s leading the world-famous nonprofit educational organisation to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and k…

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The Impossible Dream of EVs for Everyone: Part 3 No Salvation from Magic Battery Tech 43:29

1y ago43:29

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The ubiquitous clickbait headline about some new battery innovation that “changes everything” is just that; clickbait. The underlying realities of energy physics and electrical engineering determine the usefully foreseeable future and it’s not one with EVs cheaper, better and universal. Electric Vehicles for Everyone? The Impossible Dream, Manhatta…

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The Impossible Dream of EVs for Everyone: Part 2 The ‘Hidden’ CO2 Emissions 48:38

1y ago48:38

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The entire motivation for government subsidies and mandates to pursue an all-EV future is the claim that it will result in radical reductions in CO2 emissions. But known unknowns in EV supply chains show that all EV emission claims are ‘guesstimates’ based on averages, approximations, or aspirations. Pushing an all-EV world is likely to increase CO…

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The Impossible Dream of EVs for Everyone: Part 1 The State of Play 43:06

1y ago43:06

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With a dozen states planning to ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines and massive subsidies for electric vehicles (EV) from production to infrastructures, it’s time to dig deep into whether the facts support claims about EV emissions reductions and operational superiority. We start with a review of the state of play. Electric Ve…

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Katie Forde - Senior Vice President Brand & Digital, Guinness World Records 49:30

1y ago49:30

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For nearly 18 years, Katie has guided Guinness World Records through innovative initiatives that maintain its relevance and international esteem. She started as a software engineer and led teams in IT, marketing, to becoming SVP of Content and Product in 2018. In her most recent appointment in 2022, she has led the company’s expansion into digital …

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Marc Malkin - Senior Culture & Events Editor, Variety 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

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With over twenty years working across print, digital and broadcast media, Marc is one of the most prominent entertainment journalists in the industry. He’s served as a writer and editor for leading publications, including the New York Daily News, Us Weekly, and New York magazine, and was an on-air correspondent at E! News. In 2018, he became senior…

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In Praise of (Virtuous) Autonomous Weapons, Part 2: Has Silicon Valley Developed a Soul? 34:53

1y ago34:53

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We continue our conversation with philosopher Don Howard who has very practical ideas about, and projects engaged in advancing the principles of ethics in robotics and artificial intelligence. For dystopians, prof Howard provides hope that Silicon Valley’s rising innovators are embracing ethics.Af The Manhattan Institute

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In Praise of (Virtuous) Autonomous Weapons, Part 1: The Ethical Dimension of Robots and AI 35:20

1y ago35:20

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One of Hollywood’s favorite SciFi themes, robo-wars, is in the real-world a serious topic with features and implications different from fevered movie scripts and clickbait. In this first of a two-part episode, we are joined by Don Howard, the brilliant Notre Dame professor of philosophy and ethics of technologies. “In Defense of (Virtuous) Autonomo…

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Sara Goudarzi – Editor, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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Sara is a leading writer and editor with expertise in science and disruptive technologies; her work appears in publications such as Scientific American, The New York Times, and National Geographic News. Sara is the author of the novel The Almond in the Apricot and children’s book, Leila’s Day at the Pool. Sara details the threat that chatbots pose …

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Sophie Holland - Casting Director 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

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Sophie started off as an actor, and founded her own casting agency in 2015, working predominantly with high-end TV, film and theatre productions. She has collaborated to source talent for The Witcher and Wednesday among others, and advocates for casting more diverse talent into leading acting roles to encourage broader representation in Hollywood.S…

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Tech Investing: Where the Rubber Meets the Road (Part 2) 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

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In part 2, we pick up the conversation with legendary tech analyst Mark Mahaney. “Institutional Investor magazine has ranked him as a top Internet analyst every year for the past 15 years, including five years as number one.” Mahaney and Mills dig deeper into the implications of AI and ChatGPT, and more.…

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Lawrence Krauss - Theoretical physicist and cosmologist 1:07:32

1+ y ago1:07:32

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Lawrence is a sought after public speaker, university lecturer, and bestselling author of several books, including "The Physics of Star Trek," and "A Universe from Nothing", which explain complex scientific ideas clearly to the general public. He’s also the host of “The Origins” podcast, which explores human experiences through science and culture.…

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Tech Investing: Where the Rubber Meets the Road (Part 1) 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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It’s one thing to forecast the big picture for a technology future, the “macro,” and quite another to be a successful stock picker. In this first of a two-part episode, we’re joined by Evercore ISI’s legendary stock analyst, Mark Mahaney, to talk technology, ChatGPT, and AI and the implications for tech investing.…

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Emily Reuben - CEO and Co-founder, Duchenne UK 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

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In 2012 inspired by her son’s diagnosis, Emily founded Duchenne UK, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Coming from a background in TV news, Emily shares how their successes in raising millions of pounds to support research were in part due to her understanding of the media from within and having connections to hi…

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My Big TOE, Episode 20 - The Logic Behind the Scenes - Schrödinger's Cat, Zeno Effect, Double Slit Experiment 2:28:25

1+ y ago2:28:25

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In this episode, Tom explains the mechanics of computing reality – analytical vs digital. He then explains how the rendering engine computes three paradoxes: Schrödinger’s Cat; The Zeno Effect; and The Double Slit Experiment. This episode is Part 3 of the MBT Science Trilogy series. YouTube Link to the original MBT Science Trilogy playlist: https:/…

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Martin Kaelble - Co-founder, Informed 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

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Martin spent over a decade working for some of the biggest names in German media, including the Financial Times, Gruner + Jahr, and Capital Magazin. In 2021, frustrated with “wasting time sifting through the overwhelming ‘wild west’ news feed” and the escalating problem of misinformation – he founded the app Informed. Starting as a newsletter, he s…

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EVs and the Myth of Zero Emissions 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

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The idea that EVs are not only inevitable but have “zero emissions,” or at least radically reduce carbon dioxide emissions, is the central claim justifying governments banning — directly, or indirectly as EPA’s proposed rules would do — the sale of cars with internal combustion engines. But the data show that whatever emissions reductions might hap…

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My Big TOE, Episode 19 - Thomas Campbell Answers Your Questions Vol. 4_June 2021 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

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Thomas Campbell's big theory of everything generates many questions from those seeking answers to the bigger picture viewpoint. A lot of these questions are received via email, website contact forms, and YouTube comments. In this episode, Donna of MBT Events asks Tom some questions that could be beneficial for many listeners. Topics include: 1) Bel…

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Inzamam Rashid - North of England Correspondent, Sky News 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

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Inzamam kicked off his career on regional BBC radio in 2016 before making his way into TV, covering breaking news, politics, and human interest stories. He has reported on major events such as the Manchester Arena bombing and the Grenfell Tower fire and won two awards for his pandemic coverage. Inzamam shares his experience transitioning from radio…

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My Big TOE, Episode 18 - The Softer Side of MBT 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

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While Tom’s Theory of Everything provides a fully scientific explanation of both the objective and subjective worlds and can derive both Relativity and Quantum Mechanics – the purpose in all of it is love. “Your mission is to grow up. It's to lower your entropy. It's to become love. That's your mission. That's what you're here for.” –Tom Campbell L…

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Sir Robin Millar - Chairman, Chrysalis Records & Chairman, Scope 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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Known for being one of the most influential people in the music industry with the “best ears”, Robin has been awarded 150 gold and platinum discs and has produced 44 number one hits alongside prominent musicians including Elton John, Sting, Sade, Everything but the Girl, and Boy George. Blind since the age of 16, he’s been an outspoken advocate for…

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My Big TOE, Episode 17 - The Logic of Virtual Reality 1:53:16

1+ y ago1:53:16

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Tom walks us through applying the logic of Virtual Reality (VR) to ourselves. This VR provides an effective evolutionary process because of the significant and challenging ethical and moral choices available to us. As a social system, we can lower our entropy if we maximize our caring for, and cooperation with, each other. Love is the answer! This …

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Peter Tatchell - Human rights campaigner 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

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From campaigning for Aboriginal rights in Australia in the 1960s to attempting to arrest Robert Mugabe in 2001, Peter made a name for himself over a six-decade-long career as an international human rights and social justice activist, challenging preconceptions around transphobia, homophobia, and xenophobia around the world. Peter reflects on how ac…

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My Big TOE, Episode 16 - The Origins of Consciousness; a New Look at MBT 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

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In this discussion, Donna asks Tom about the evolution of the Larger Consciousness System (LCS). Tom’s My Big TOE trilogy is built upon the assumptions that consciousness both exists, and evolves, but what may have happened leading up to this? How did the LCS figure out that Love is the answer? Growing up is a slow process, even for the LCS! Rememb…

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Julian Treasure - TED speaker & soundscaping expert 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

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As one of the foremost experts on the science of sound, Julian’s five TED talks have been viewed over 150 million times, with “How to Speak so That People Want to Listen” ranking in the top ten all-time most popular. He founded The Sound Agency in 2003, focusing on helping brands through ‘soundscaping’, which “uses sound to connect with customers o…

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Controlling Inflation: Are There “Other Things” Besides Interest Rate Hikes? 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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In the aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the role played by the Fed hiking interest rates to cool the economy, we explore the nature of — in words used by Senator Elizabeth Warren in sparring with Federal Reserve Chairman Powell — the “other things” keeping inflation at a multi-decade high.…

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My Big TOE, Episode 15 - Afterlife: A Clear View of the MBT Concept 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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Is there an afterlife? What happens after we die? Can psychic mediums really connect with our deceased loved ones? In this episode, Tom addresses the concept of afterlife from the MBT viewpoint.

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My Big TOE, Episode 14 - Science, Math, and My Big TOE 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

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Tom explains that the mathematics applied to physics is just the logic of quantity, but it’s not the only thing that matters. He goes on to describe his conceptual theory, and how logic is the key to this paradigm-shifting model of reality. This episode is Part 1 of the MBT Science Trilogy playlist. YouTube Link to the original MBT Science Trilogy …

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Questions & Objections About the “Delusions” in the “Energy Transition” 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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In this episode we’re responding to a curated collection of questions and objections we’ve received about ideas, facts and claims made in earlier podcasts, speeches, and articles about the challenges—the realities—of the “energy transition.”... SourceAf The Manhattan Institute

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My Big TOE, Episode 13 - Thomas Campbell Answers Your Questions Vol. 3_May 2021 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

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Tom Campbell's big theory of everything generates many questions from those seeking answers to the bigger picture viewpoint. A lot of these questions are received via email, website contact forms, and YouTube comments. In this episode (originally recorded in May of 2021), Donna of MBT Events asks Tom some questions that could be beneficial for many…

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John Thornhill - Innovation Editor, Financial Times & Founder, Sifted 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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Describing himself as an “accidental journalist”, John joined the FT in 1989. In the three decades since, he was Moscow correspondent in 1994 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and led six editorial teams around the world – including Asia and Europe. As Innovation Editor since 2016, he widened the publication's technology coverage, even cr…

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My Big TOE, Episode 12 - Viktor Erdelyi and Thomas Campbell Discuss Conscious Computers 2:26:33

1+ y ago2:26:33

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MBT Volunteer, Viktor Erdelyi, facilitator of the Conscious Computer Project, discusses the nature and future of conscious computers with Tom. Topics Include: 1) a brief introduction to MBT concepts and definitions; 2) consciousness, time, and free will; 3) consciousness evolution and lowering entropy 4) intuition and its potential availability to …

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The Malthusian Invective: Are There Enough Minerals For The “Energy Transition”? 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

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The observation that the world is not mining (nor planning to mine) enough minerals to build the scale of solar/wind/battery hardware needed for the goals of Energy Transitionists has inspired the response that such limits are only espoused by modern Malthusians. The claim is that the world has plenty of minerals and that innovation will solve the …

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My Big TOE, Episode 11 - Solving the "Hard Problem" of Physics and Consciousness 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

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The hard problem of physics and consciousness can be solved with a new understanding of our reality – that it is a computed, virtual reality and consciousness has nothing to do with the physical process. Tom and Donna discuss how Tom’s theory solves numerous paradoxes without adding any new assumptions or hard problems.…

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What Are You Worried About? 54:52

1+ y ago54:52

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Every month, Gallup asks an open-ended question—“what’s the most important problem?”– in a tracking poll to gauge Americans’ unprompted top-of-mind concerns. Economic issues top the list. So, despite the many challenges (and obvious horrors) in the world, in this episode we revisit what today’s technology trends tell us about tomorrow’s economy. So…

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My Big TOE, Episode 10 - The Three Paths of Spiritual Growth 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

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Tom elaborates on the three paths of spiritual growth he spoke about in his book and discusses the advantages, and some disadvantages, of each. Those paths are that of the warrior, the path of surrender, and the path of service. Everybody's path is really a combination of those three, and everybody's process is unique to that individual.…

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My Big TOE, Episode 9 - An Elegant Big Theory of Everything 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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A short history of the origin and evolution of MBT. Thomas Campbell’s Theory of Everything is a model of reality that begins with two assumptions: Consciousness exists and Evolution exists; and from those two assumptions, provides a fully scientific explanation of both the objective and subjective worlds. It can derive both Relativity and Quantum M…

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David Ewalt - Editor-in-Chief, Gizmodo 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

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Gizmodo was the first independent tech blog, which launched in 2002, reporting on technology, science and internet culture. With over 40 million actively engaged monthly readers the site is growing, with a new section focusing on the technology and business of spaceflight and exploration. David shares how his career began working at his university’…

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The Coming Tsunami of Energy (Transition) Spending and the Physics of Money 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

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Hundreds of billions of American dollars are about to gush forth from Washington in service of accelerating the vaunted energy transition. But there’s a problem, one anchored in what can only be called the physics of money. Economists and policymakers like to talk about “market failures” in achieving energy goals. But even gushers of money can’t ch…

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