Conjecture Institute

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A podcast all about https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/ with approximately bi-monthly interviews with the Fellows

Episodes

  1. SEP 5

    Ep 8: David Deutsch. How to reverse academia's stagnation.

    In this episode Conjecture Institute Advisor David Deutsch takes a deep dive into the problems that plague existing academic institutions and, crucially, the ways research (in particular fundamental research in science) tends to be funded. David explains his own experiences in finding a career in physics early in his life, how things have changed and therefore what problems now beset young researchers. David then presents a positive vision for a new way forward and how Conjecture Institute is playing a key role in the formation of a unique model for fostering creativity and making progress by providing an alternative place for research to be conducted and philanthropic support for people and projects to be directed.  Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:34 How Bureaucracy Stifles Scientific Discovery 9:50 Restoring Freedom to Research 20:34 The Purpose of a University 30:30 Would Quantum Computing Get Funded Today? 37:40 The Manhattan Project’s Unintended Breakthrough 46:56 What’s Missing from Every Quantum Mechanics Textbook 53:25 The One and Only AGI Researcher 55:57 The Case for Constructor Theory 1:04:35 A $7 Million Bet on the Biggest Question in Physics 1:09:04 Countering Pessimism 1:14:21 Confronting Irrationality 1:24:37 Does the UK Need a First Amendment? Does the U.S.? 1:33:17 Final Words X (Twitter): @ConjectureInst Website: http://conjectureinstitute.org

    1h 35m

  2. AUG 10

    Ep 7: Questions with Paul Raymond-Robichaud

    Mathematician Paul Raymond-Robichaud answers questions posed on Twitter/X. Note: there were some connection issues so at times the audio is a bit "lossy" or patchy. But the substance is all still there. Timestamps as follow: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Hugo Graw wants to know about Paul’s background and intellectual inspirations and the future of mathematics given AI. 07:16 People Paul wishes to thank 17:16 Extended discussion about mathematics as proxy for high IQ or intelligence and the usefulness of mathematics examinations in gauging creativity, etc. 30:41 Thibault wants to know about the big ideas in mathematics and interdisciplinary thinking. 34:37 Lu wants to know if Paul can make the case for voluntarily learning mathematics 38:34 The pseudoscience in “education”. 39:54 Sam asks several questions (1) What is your favourite branch of mathematics (if you have one) and why do you consider it important? 41:33 (2) How did you become interested in quantum theory? 44:36 (3) What do you consider the most impactful use of mathematics in physics? That is, how does better, more rigorous mathematics help is do phyiscs better? 46:26 Nivi asks if Paul has any extensions, improvements, criticisms of David Deutsch’s theories of mathematics. 48:07 Anders asks for an intro to spaced repetition and thoughts on how it intersects with the fun criterion alongside what stoicism can add to CR? 54:09 Guillem asks if we can define purely mathematically the forgetting process? 55:00 Erik asks in what ways can mathematics be considered a language, and in what ways not? 56:21 Josh asks about Imre Lakatos. 56:40 Hemant asks what Paul you thinks is the biggest misconception humans have about the nature of mathematics itself? And if you had to choose one concept from which all of mathematics could be rebuilt, what would it be? 1:00:50 Aziz asks about Category Theory 1:03:01 Ariya asks about Paul’s favourite books and why information helps to understand quantum mechanics. 1:08:02 Cory asks about the connection between entropy in information theory and entropy in thermodynamics? 1:08:45 Josh asks how Paul approaches criticizing explanations (or parts of them) mathematically. 1:10:13 Hemant asks what role do you think pure mathematics and abstract reasoning play in solving complex real-world problems like AI alignment or the control of advanced technologies? 1:13:10 Šmingvin asks about there claim that “no one understands quantum mechanics”.

    1h 17m

  3. AUG 5

    Ep 6: Paul Raymond-Robichaud

    Mathematician Paul Raymond-Robichaud (⁨@PaulRaymond-Robichaud on Youtube⁩ and @PaulRRobichaud on @X) joins Brett Hall for a discussion about the foundations of mathematics, physics, education and philosophy. Paul works in quantum foundations. He developed a mathematical theory of local realism that generalizes the notion beyond the frameworks of existing theories. In particular, he formally proved that quantum theory itself is locally realistic. This result settles an important scientific question that once troubled luminaries such as Einstein. Beyond his work in physics, Paul is passionate about Stoic philosophy and is exploring ways to merge it with critical rationalism. He is also investigating how physics, computing, and critical rationalism might be brought together to improve the foundations of mathematics.

    1h 11m

  4. JUL 1

    Ep 5: Carlos De La Guardia

    Conjecture Institute Fellow Carlos De la Guardia speaks with Brett Hall about his AGI research. We compare and contrast approaches to artificial intelligence with a focus on what makes Carlos' approach unique. Support Carlos by visiting https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/

    1h 37m

  5. JUN 2

    Ep 4: Tom Hyde

    Tom Hyde is a philosopher and polymath interested in the relationship between epistemology and aesthetics. He is developing Wonderism, a bold new book aiming to reconcile Enlightenment rationality with Romanticist sentiment. To wonder, both to think and to feel, to question and to marvel, lies at the heart of all human action. Wonderism explains both sides of this balance and sheds light on the relationships between knowledge and experience, reason and feeling, science and art. Tom has degrees in science and can be found on X at https://x.com/tomhyde_ and on Substack at https://tomhyde.substack.com/

    1h 18m

  6. MAY 24

    Ep 3: Arjun Khemani

    Arjun Khemani is a content creator and fellow of Conjecture Institute. He is an 18-year-old high school dropout who launched and helped lead support at Naval Ravikant's Airchat. He is creating a documentary about our deepest theory of knowledge. In general, he works to spread optimism and fight the enemies of civilization. His Youtube channel can be found  @arjunkhemani  and can be followed on X at https://x.com/arjunkhemani

    1h 24m

  7. MAY 24

    Ep 2: Sam Kuypers

    Sam Kuypers is a theoretical physicist who works on quantum information among other things and is a fellow of Conjecture Institute. To learn more about Sam's work see his blog https://substack.com/@samuelkuypers or scroll down to find Sam here at https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/

    1h 52m

  8. MAY 24

    Ep 1: Conjecture Institute Co-Founder and President Logan Chipkin

    Brett Hall speaks with Logan Chipkin about https://www.conjectureinstitute.org/ and the purpose of this podcast series.

    45 min
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