Justin Riddle #12 - A Theory of Everything

In episode 12 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle explores what it means to create a theory of everything. Theories in physics explain natural phenomena; and yet, the two most predominant theories, general relativity and quantum mechanics, are fundamentally incompatible at the moment. How do we gravitize quantum mechanics or quantize gravity in order to bridge this apparent divide? Next, we discuss how humans are able to prove mathematical statements using simple visualization techniques that appear to exceed the capacity of digital computers. Roger Penrose calls this ability to ascertain mathematical truth “noncomputation.” Geometry plays a fundamental role as math prodigies use visualization techniques to solve complex numeric problems and physicists dream up novel geometric shapes, like the amplituhedron, to solve physics equations with increased elegance and simplicity. Roger Penrose speculates that our ability to access geometric forms is possible through resonance with a Platonic world of forms that is universally accessible. All of this begs the question, is geometry some magical catch-all to explain reality? Can love be described geometrically? There appears to be something missing in the geometric description… but what is it?

~~~ Timestamps ~~~

0:00 Introduction

1:41 Types of Knowledge

4:21 General Relativity vs Quantum Mechanics

9:32 Scientific Authority Complex

14:58 Mathematics as Visualization

17:41 Amplituhedron

20:40 Noncomputation

23:40 Resonance with Platonic Forms

26:52 Geometric Order vs Arbitrary Construction

30:45 Outro

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Music licensed from and created by Baylor Odabashian. BandCamp: @UnscrewablePooch

Painting behind me by Paul Seli. IG: @Paul.Seli.art