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Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in AI and 2024 Nobel Prize recipient, discusses the urgent risks posed by rapid AI advancements in today's episode of Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal.

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Timestamps:

00:00 The Existential Threat of AI

01:25 The Speed of AI Development

7:11 The Nature of Subjective Experience

14:18 Consciousness vs Self-Consciousness

23:36 The Misunderstanding of Mental States

29:19 The Chinese Room Argument

30:47 The Rise of AI in China

37:18 The Future of AI Development

40:00 The Societal Impact of AI

47:02 Understanding and Intelligence

1:00:47 Predictions on Subjective Experience

1:05:45 The Future Landscape of AI

1:10:14 Reflections on Recognition and Impact

Geoffrey Hinton Links:

•⁠ ⁠Geoffrey Hinton’s publications: https://www.cs.toronto.edu/~hinton/papers.html#1983-1976

•⁠ ⁠The Economist’s several mentions of Geoffrey Hinton: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/08/ai-researchers-receive-the-nobel-prize-for-physics

•⁠ ⁠https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/02/would-an-artificial-intelligence-bubble-be-so-bad

•⁠ ⁠https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/10/10/ai-wins-big-at-the-nobels

•⁠ ⁠https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/08/14/ai-scientists-are-producing-new-theories-of-how-the-brain-learns

•⁠ ⁠Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal

•⁠ ⁠Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=19

•⁠ ⁠The Emperor’s New Mind (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980

•⁠ ⁠Daniel Dennett on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH553zzjQlI&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=78

•⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQuiso493ro&t=1353s&ab_channel=CurtJaimungal

•⁠ ⁠Ray Kurzweil’s books: https://www.thekurzweillibrary.com/

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David Bentley Hart is a renowned author, philosopher, religious studies scholar, and theologian. In today's episode David explores the problem of evil, labeling it the most compelling argument against theism due to the undeniable suffering of innocents. David candidly acknowledges the dilemma, finding it intellectually irresolvable, yet juxtaposes this with the profound hope and transformative significance of Christ’s resurrection. Drawing on Stoic metaphysics, David explores the concept of a spiritual body and its philosophical ties to early Christian thought, all while challenging conventional Trinitarian interpretations of texts like John 1:1. This conversation is a rich tapestry of theology, philosophy, and personal insight, inviting listeners to reconsider foundational beliefs about faith, suffering, and the nature of reality.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Evil

08:50 - New Testament

15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics

24:51 - The Spirit

31:12 - Books of the Bible

39:24 - John 1:1

47:55 - Jesus

54:14 - Language

01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism

01:08:53 - Self Awareness

01:14:35 - Consciousness

01:18:05 - God

01:19:51 - Spirituality

01:27:36 - Perennialism

01:36:55 - Belief

01:39:44 - Episode Recap!

01:50:50 - Outro

Links Mentioned:

•⁠ ⁠Johnathan Bi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured

•⁠ ⁠David Bentley Hart’s bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA

•⁠ ⁠The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO

•⁠ ⁠The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv

•⁠ ⁠All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm

•⁠ ⁠A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D

•⁠ ⁠Curt’s OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763

•⁠ ⁠Michael Levin’s blog: https://thoughtforms.life/

•⁠ ⁠The Atheist’s Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n

•⁠ ⁠Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA

•⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0

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This episode features Yang-Hui He, a mathematical physicist and professor known for his groundbreaking work in string theory, geometry, and AI-driven approaches to mathematical research, as he explains how machine learning is revolutionizing the field and leading to major discoveries.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - String Theory & Mathematics

10:54 - How Does One Do Mathematics?

16:28 - Computers & Mathematics

20:04 - Bottom-Up Mathematics

28:44 - Meta-Mathematics

46:17 - Top-Down Mathematics

55:22 - Pattern Recognition

01:01:30 - Platonic Data

01:07:15 - A Classic Problem Since 1736

01:17:38 - Classical Results for Reimann Surface

01:22:29 - Manifolds

01:26:52 - Superstring Theory

01:30:45 - When Physics Meets Math

01:43:01 - Progress in String Theory

01:45:45 - Image Processing

01:59:33 - Episode Recap

02:12:50 - Outro

Links Mentioned:

•⁠ ⁠The Calibi-Yau Landscape (book): https://amzn.to/41XmUi0

•⁠ ⁠Machine Learning (book): https://amzn.to/49YQ42t

•⁠ ⁠Topology and Physics (book): https://amzn.to/4gCcjxr

•⁠ ⁠Yang-Hui He’s recent physics lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuZar2C55U

•⁠ ⁠Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU

•⁠ ⁠Edward Frenkel’s String Theory discussion on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_oPMcvHbAc

•⁠ ⁠Edward Frenkel’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1tZv_Nv4Y

•⁠ ⁠Joseph Conlon and Peter Toit on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaXk_WoQqQ

•⁠ ⁠A New Lower Bound For Sphere Packing (article): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.10026

•⁠ ⁠Principia Mathematica (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principia-Mathematica-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1603864377/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ANIKKX6G8KRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c62w_u2CfXIK6AaEt-QKx6dp22lbkUr17cSyr3O-rltVBjvb8xCrwLWz8CQ6iWjo8rjmeCsSCwPwM_U0T8_InZfz0vEX9UKDWfSa5Oan86o4YwU6F3GdBPz3J2d_hXbLOc-EULawZ47JksUzndhf5q7ydfCMlK9lYKc2XLZQq-6_dHWQSbjYI82e_dcKw9EWp71DPKIZ9v5qvbyP3CnE7gRpN7uPMZpj-lxlo7Wjsl4.iSUZDFr0n-ZlkiADza8yEePerPoxBJRRCLhO0tQm2wU&dib_tag=se&keywords=principia+mathematica&qid=1735580157&s=books&sprefix=principia+ma%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-5

•⁠ ⁠Tshitoyan’s paper on Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1335-8

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In today’s episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal is joined by renowned physicists Peter Woit and Joseph Conlon to delve into the complexities of String Theory. Together, they explore its potential as a unified framework for understanding the fundamental forces of the universe, discussing both its strengths and the criticisms it faces. Peter Woit is a renowned mathematical physicist and outspoken critic of string theory, and Joseph Conlon is a distinguished theoretical physicist and strong proponent of string theory.

NOTE: The video of Brian Greene in the introduction was intended to serve as a visual representation related to string theory as a general subject. It wasn’t meant to imply his support or opposition to string theory without understanding the details of it. I love Brian Greene. I even spoke to him here for the podcast. https://youtu.be/O2EtTE9Czzo. - Curt

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:10 What Wrong with the Standard Model?

10:27 The Axion and Experimental Hope

15:01 Critiques of String Theory

17:25 Evaluating String Theory's Validity

20:44 The Sociological Landscape of Physics

25:20 Holography and Its Implications

29:03 The Complexities of ADS-CFT

32:59 Witten's Influence and Controversies

36:32 The Balance of Arrogance and Humility

40:37 Structural Issues in Theoretical Physics

44:20 The Diminishing Returns of Mathematical Physics

48:55 Young Researchers and Career Concerns

52:42 The Disconnect from Experimental Data

56:24 The Evolution of Theoretical Physics

59:48 Challenges Facing the Field Today

01:02:28 Future Directions

01:35:36 The State of Fundamental Physics

01:47:07 Exploring Time Dimensions

02:07:40 AI Recap

02:20:50 Outro

Links:

•⁠ ⁠Why String Theory? (Joseph’s book): https://amzn.to/4gSJr42

•⁠ ⁠Origins: The Cosmos in Verse (Joseph’s book): https://amzn.to/3Dz887b

•⁠ ⁠Not Even Wrong (Peter’s book): https://amzn.to/49T1mFn

•⁠ ⁠Quantum Theory (Peter’s book): https://amzn.to/408Jp2h

•⁠ ⁠Peter Woit’s blog: https://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/wordpress/

•⁠ ⁠Edward Witten’s recent paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15549

•⁠ ⁠Strings Conference (2024): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSDiHgXimR9pHoFPhCDPfDOhreEg8vSp

•⁠ ⁠Istanbul Stringy Meeting (2024): https://istringy.org/ism24/

•⁠ ⁠Physics Today: Edward Witten’s 2015 post: https://pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/article/68/11/38/414984/What-every-physicist-should-know-about-string

•⁠ ⁠Peter Woit’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8

•⁠ ⁠Moduli Redefinitions and Moduli Stabilisation (Conlon’s paper): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1003.0388

•⁠ ⁠Scott Aaronson on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpGCQoL2Rk

•⁠ ⁠Brian Greene on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2EtTE9Czzo

•⁠ ⁠TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY&t=1749s

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with Matthew Segall, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, on the evolution of philosophical thought, linking ancient teachings on consciousness to modern scientific perspectives. We delve into the limitations of contemporary views of reality, paralleling them with the Ptolemaic model, and explore how an awareness of mortality can enrich our understanding of existence. Matthew argues for a shift toward introspection and self-inquiry in a society grappling with existential challenges, emphasizing that confronting mortality can foster a deeper sense of meaning in our lives.

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LINKED MENTIONED:

•⁠ ⁠Matthew’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Footnotes2Plato

•⁠ ⁠Matthew’s Diagram of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1zY39EKbs

•⁠ ⁠Matthew’s talk with John Vervaeke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15akhXGHwzo

•⁠ ⁠Critique of Pure Reason (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Pure-Reason-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140447474

•⁠ ⁠Critique of Judgement (book): https://www.amazon.com/Critique-Judgement-Immanuel-Kant/dp/1545245673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

•⁠ ⁠The Phenomenology of Spirit (book): https://www.amazon.com/Georg-Wilhelm-Friedrich-Hegel-Phenomenology/dp/1108730086

•⁠ ⁠1919 Eclipse (paper): https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/epdf/10.1098/rsnr.2020.0040

•⁠ ⁠Einstein/Bergson debate (article): https://www.faena.com/aleph/einstein-vs-bergson-the-struggle-for-time

•⁠ ⁠The Principle of Relativity (book): https://www.amazon.com/Principle-Relativity-Alfred-North-Whitehead/dp/1602062188

•⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke

•⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI

•⁠ ⁠Philip Goff on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmaIBxkqcT4

•⁠ ⁠Sabine Hossenfelder on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3y-Z0pgupg

•⁠ ⁠Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w

•⁠ ⁠Karl Friston on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4NZorRjCo

•⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0

•⁠ ⁠Thomas Campbell on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kko-hVA-8IU

•⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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•⁠ ⁠Roger Penrose on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGm505TFMbU&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=16

•⁠ ⁠Neil Turok’s lecture on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwhqmPqRl4&list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlN6E8KrxcYCWQIHg2tfkqvR&index=35

•⁠ ⁠TOE’s Consciousness Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4cpn8m9i0&ab_channel=TheoriesofEverythingwithCurtJaimungal

•⁠ ⁠TOE’s String Theory Iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4PdPnQuwjY

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

1:35 The Roots of Process Philosophy

4:47 The Rise of Nominalism

8:26 The Evolution of Substance

11:02 Descartes and the Dualist Divide

21:34 Kant's Copernican Revolution

33:08 The Nature of Knowledge

37:42 Hegel's Dialectic Unfolds

46:18 Schelling's Panpsychism

56:50 Whitehead's Organic Realism

1:22:17 The Bifurcation of Nature

1:31:38 The Emergence of Consciousness

1:38:37 The Nature of Self-Organization

1:53:40 Perspectives on Actuality and Potentiality

2:11:35 The Role of God in Process Philosophy

2:23:55 The Human Experience and Self-Inquiry

2:40:34 Reflections on Mortality and Meaning

2:47:44 The Shift from Substance to Process

2:58:02 Embracing Interconnectedness and Consciousness

3:00:49 The Call for Inner Exploration

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Maria Volaris for a gentle introduction to quantum computing, diving into quantum no-go theorems, Schrödinger's cat, the nature of quantum entanglement, and how these concepts lay the foundation for the future of computational science.

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•⁠ ⁠Maria Violaris’s OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/maria-violaris

•⁠ ⁠Maria’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maria_violaris/videos

•⁠ ⁠Maria’s series on Qiskit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz829XZIxXg

•⁠ ⁠Chiara Marletto on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40CB12cj_aM

•⁠ ⁠Curt Jaimungal’s Substack: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:59 - Maria’s Background

04:20 - Quantum No-Go Theorems

09:55 - Schrödinger's Cat

13:41 - Theory Independence & Loopholes

17:21 - Uncertainty Principle (Entanglement)

23:11 - Qubits (Quantum Bit)

31:58 - Bell’s Theorem (Quantum Entanglement)

45:12 - Locality & Realism

49:04 - Bell’s Theorem Continued…

01:00:06 - GHZ States

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks to Jonathan Pageau about a cognitive theory of everything where symbolism, purpose, and meaning reconcile ancient wisdom with modern understanding, culminating in a radical Christian non-dualism that unites unity and multiplicity.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

•⁠ Jonathan Pageau links: - The Symbolic World (website): https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/

•⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanPageau

•⁠ ⁠The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen (book): https://www.amazon.com/Tale-White-Widow-Queen-Tales-ebook/dp/B0D7K74165?ref_=ast_author_dp

•⁠ ⁠Jonathan’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umrrokgeG4

•⁠ ⁠Noam Chomsky’s TOE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlORiRfcaQe8ZdxKxF-e2BCY

•⁠ ⁠Bernardo Kastrup on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB21FAXCDE

•⁠ ⁠Wolfgang Smith on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4S_P_o-g0

•⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0

•⁠ ⁠John Vervaeke on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVj1KYGyesI

Timestamps:

0:00 - Initial Context & Channel Name

4:21 - Vertical Causation & Naming

11:01 - Symbolism & Patterns in Practice

20:26 - Christian vs. Eastern Non-Dualism & Forgiveness

34:18 - What Makes Humans Unique?

41:38 - Jesus

45:02 - Resurrection, Incarnation & Structural Vision

55:00 - Love, Theosis & Multiplicity-in-Unity

01:10:30 - Incarnation, Forgiveness & Concluding Insights

01:17:10 - Subtle Bodies, Saints & Patterns of Influence

01:30:28 - Authenticity, Difference & Proper Unity

01:45:13 - Incarnation as Eternal Fulcrum & Purpose of Reality

02:00:17 - Apophatic Theology, Dogma as Protective Boundaries

02:15:26 - Synergy, Faith Traditions & Proper Communion

02:30:10 - Degrees of Reality, Literal vs. Metaphorical

02:45:13 - Representing the Invisible, Analogies for God

03:00:17 - Scientific Language, Physical Grounding & Purpose

03:15:39 - Conclusion

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.

Links Mentions:

- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML

- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV

- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo

- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs

- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8

- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis

03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics

06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity

08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics

11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research

12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics

15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia

18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies

19:51 - The Crisis in Science

32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities

37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia

42:08 - Humor in Science Communication

57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia

58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market

1:02:29 - Academic Exodus

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1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground

1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress

1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity

1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma

1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery

1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem

1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal sits down with Iain McGilchrist to dive deep into the practical implications of his groundbreaking work on brain hemispheres, consciousness, and wisdom. We explore how Eastern and Western philosophies intersect with his insights, shaping our understanding of reality, spirituality, and the human experience.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:47 - "The Matter with Things"

16:07 - Matter, Consciousness, and Creation

21:05 - From Analysis to Wholeness

31:06 - Perspectives on Truth

47:45 - Certainty, Simplicity, and Organicism vs. Reductionism

54:04 - Ethics and Morality

1:01:26 - Language and the Brain

1:11:08 - "The Master and His Emissary"

1:18:15 - Hemispheric Roles in Mental Health

1:28:03 - Personal Experiences with Psychosis

1:34:10 - The Cosmos and the Sacred

1:45:47 - Personal Practices

1:54:06 - Moral Intelligence, Wisdom, and the Nature of Love

2:00:03 - Eastern Philosophy

2:08:13 - Religious Perspectives

2:15:02 - Prayer, Meditation, and Death

2:28:03 - The Importance of Endings in Life and Art

2:32:11 - The Role of Relationships

2:36:02 - Listening to the Divine

2:44:44 - Concluding Remarks

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