Highly underrated show. It’s so wild how much of an education you can get from sources such as this.

Certainty and stupidity are best friends; my favorite refrain is often exemplified herein. Expositions including some of the brightest minds in contemporary thought. Academic but not inaccessible; illuminating and inspiring. Curt is an unusually talented and committed interviewer, clearly passionate and intellectually dexterous. Free of agenda and without guile, he seeks only to elucidate the (sometimes massive) structures of thought posited by his varied guests. (My lone criticism of his style would be an occasional impatience: he sometimes interrupts the remarkable thinkers with whom he consorts when he’s guessed where their statement might be leading...) This channel is well on its way to becoming the rich repository of reason, conjecture, and philosophy that is obviously its destiny.

Liked it okay until listened to the episode about the theory of everything, seemed to political for me

Curt covers so many topics. Somehow the show is not dumbed down for general audiences and yet the show is understandable. My only complaint is that it could be Olympic scale good with the help of technology. AI knows what makes me pay attention and could replace a few words here and there so I would understand and stay alert.

A “theory of everything” is proposed here from a person who has never published a scientific paper about his theory. In fact, Weinstein has been presented with countless responses debunking his work, showing his math to be wrong, and his idea to be bunk. Curt seems to have fallen victim to flowery vocabulary without considering the facts, math, or lack thereof in his guests self admittedly fake paper that was published as “entertainment only” because it can’t survive scientific scrutiny. I’m sure the revenue for the host increases when entertaining conspiracy theories and pseudoscience, but is a short term paycheck really worth the loss of credibility in communicating science and mathematics?

Wish I’d known about this podcast when it started. Curt’s interview with Iain McGilchrist is absolutely wonderful. I’ve heard and read McGilchrist for years and no one has gotten to the heart of it all like Curt because he’s studied him enough to know what to ask and he gives him the time and space needed to answer. Also because, with Curt, it’s personal. Curt allows the conversation to unfold naturally. I sure look forward to his next one to talk with McGilchrist about his more recent book: The Matter With Things. And now I’ll enjoy all the rest of Theories of Everything!

Unfortunately, Curt has begun to drop the conversational format and let guests deliver their standard lecture on their subject, with little interruption. This is practically unlistenable for the average podcast connoisseur. In the latest episode re an intro to QM, the preview section describing the no go theorems should have been dropped. Instead, Curt should have gone straight to concrete particulars re the first theorem (eg, by eliciting from the guest a technical description of the data that suggested the theorem in the first place). Conversation and concrete particulars are what the podcast listener craves, esp in the scientific genre. Return to the formula that made this podcast great and indispensable, and you’ll be golden.

At first the host came across as brilliant. Now he comes of petty and tries to anthropomorphize every subject he speaks about.

Pick one of Curt’s topics that you enjoy then listen to the episode twice a couple weeks apart and then you will realize how much Curt gets his guests in a place to make you learn. The second time you will be loaded with nuance and Curt’s well placed skepticism. My favorites involve logic, yours might be physics or consciousness.

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To listen to this podcast and also to read the critical reviews. Materialism is having a bad season for good reason - the “hard problem” work arounds are not so stable.

This podcast is well researched and intelligent. I always enjoy the interviews and would rate it much higher if only the host would make an attempt to hide his contempt for those people without a physics background. After I heard a reference to “lower quality people” I had to stop listening.

Anyone who genuinely does not like this podcast is simply a hater. Curt has one of the most thoughtful, intellectually competent podcasts being made right now. He never tries to dominate a conversation, letting his guests grace us with their expertise. If you don’t enjoy technical conversation that goes deeper into subjects than most then this may not be the show for you. However, if your intellectual curiosity is insatiable, this is a must listen!

I like that this host simply asks questions and lets our best minds give their answers. The questions he poses are deep with a lot of complexity and subtlety and yet are always spot on. I’ve listened to two of his podcasts so far, Lee Smolin and Stephen Wolfram. Wolfram speaks with such authority on every topic and you can tell he’s thought about it for so long and yet the host poses questions simple but deep questions where you can literally hear the gears in Mr. Wolfram’s head begin to strip as he grapples with the weight of the question. It’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot.

Heartbreak to hear that TOE has had any troubles staying afloat or has been taken advantage of by advertisers. I personally love the content of this podcast and Curt’s honesty and his obvious passion for physics. Keep it up please TOE

Curt has the bold curiosity and intellectual honesty that is so absent in most of the world. It’s so refreshing to hear deep scientific and philosophical topics discussed with such open mindedness and aversion dogma.

The Kastrup interview is brilliant. Well done interview with focused relevant questions.

Terrific interview with Jeffrey Mishlove.

Show would be great expect for the constant ads

Curt, I want to personally thank you for your work. TOE is top tier quality and your thoughtful interviews are worth much more than you know. Shouts out to your wife, for real. I am sorry I cannot contribute financially. However, I am sharing your episodes with my friends and family and will continue to do so. You’re the man and I am rooting for you. You have legitimate fans and I want to see you win. Please keep going. Your work is not going unnoticed. Shouts out to Theo Von. With love, Sam.

It would have been nice of you to not put the Oct 3, 2023 podcast out, or at least describe its contents as Kastrup saying something that needed much explication and Maudlin saying what Kastrup just said was just plain silly-stupid-wrong and a brief session of them heatedly talking over one another and then abandoning the show followed by an ad and a long lament by the host about how difficult it is to have a life and a podcast. Because then I could have downloaded a podcast that would sustain me for my half-hour walk instead of this nonsense.

But I couldn’t finish the episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson. So cringe…he’s become a terrible guest. Fantastic show with a fantastic host, but I think that choice of guest was a mistake, no matter how well-known he is.

The contrast between your patients and his lack of, was amazing. You kept your cool and were professional. Well done. He was dismissive and uninterested in a calm discussion. I am now not a fan of Tyson. Disappointed.

really great host with amazing guests/interviews

Hydrophobic !

The fact this podcast has Chomsky on it is disturbing. He was just exposed to be an associate of the man that didn’t kill himself

Theories of Everything podcast is the best of its kind.

The podcast is called Theories of Everything and he interviews some respected physicists/mathematicians (Borcherds, Ashtekar, O’Dowd), this seemed like something I would love. I was expecting a science podcast like Mindscape. However, a lot of discussions revolve around pseudo scientific topics like consciousness, AI, and UFOs. AI can be scientific if they talk about GANs, NLP, etc, but not when you talk about if computers really think like us or have emotions. This distinction between AI as a science and pseudoscience really encapsulates my review; the podcast has the potential to host meaningful conversations but choses not to The podcast content itself feels like a bunch of buzz words got thrown in a blender. Randomly the host will ask the guest what they think of Jordan Peterson without any context. By asking Borcherds about Peterson (no connection between the two), he is giving clout to Peterson undeservingly while also allowing himself to post click-baity titles If you care about consciousness, UFOs, Jordan Peterson then this is the right podcast for you. If you want to hear from academics at the foundations of science, look elsewhere

The end of the interview with Linda Moulton Howe was a great example of elder abuse.

Your list of people you’ve interviewed in the field of not just ufology, is almost unrivaled. Add the fact that you come off as not only extremely intelligent, but also kind and respectful towards everyone (see Rogan for an example of the opposite 😁)…and your on the mt. Rushmore of podcasts, as well as all other investigative shows. Thank you Curt!! Please keep it up!!!!!

Finally, a podcast/show that goes in depth to all the topics you love! Despite having a MD, I've frequently contemplated going back to school for another advanced degree in various topics - astronomy, astrophysics, quantum computing, cognitive neuroscience, chemistry, astrobiology, philosophy, religious studies and even UFOs/UAP. So little time, so much to do. Then along comes Curt Jaimungal, a very detail oriented science minded individidual who takes the time and puts in the work to not only interview but also interrogate some of the greatest minds of our time on topics such as these. So many pop science books or modern documentaries lightly touch on the topics without digging in; but not Curt. Each episode will keep you captivated and pondering the mysteries of the universe hours and days later. Not only that, each episode is chock full of new names and books to add to your lists for future independent study and research. Curt is modern day Socrates that brings us together to contemplate the truly big issues such as what is spacetime? What is the true nature of our reality? How does physics interface with consciousness, religion and the unknown? And simliar to Socrates, he may not give you the answers, but more importantly, he provides you with the questions. God bless you Curt, and thank you for your service.

Curt really submerges his audience into various topics by bringing on subject matter experts. If you want to go into the rabbit hole, listen to the episode(s) with Lue Elizondo.

The questions Curt asks are thoughtful and out of the group-think box. He is gracious to guests and to fans, but not in a way that so many other hosts do where they end up regurgitating cheap twitter buzz. Almost always I end up thinking about something in a new light or think about something I’ve never thought about before after listening, which is wonderful.

Curt’s pursuit of a true TOE isn’t just a schtick. It’s clearly a passion that he has pursued tirelessly, and to which we, his audience, are lucky enough to bear witness. There is no fluff here. Curt talks to the best and the brightest, engaging with them deeply and meaningfully on their theories, showing a truly staggering mastery of a number of disciplines. He challenges his audience, but also takes care of them, making sure that key definitions and resources are laid out in a manner that is intuitive and accessible if you’re willing to do the work. This podcast is so much more than just entertainment, it’s a tool and a roadmap for all those who seek.

This guy is very thoughtful and introspective. Asks the questions you would want to know. Very informative and great subject matter

If I wanted to hear old guys ramble about topics they don’t actually understand, I’d go talk to my grandfather. This show is like history channel’s ancient aliens but without the budget and more pretentious pseudo intellectualism.

Very impressed. For what it’s worth from someone with an inquisitive mind and no higher education degree

I’ve been enjoying these on YouTube for several months. I’m not what you’d call a learned man, a lot of this goes over my head. I don’t know much about these subjects but I find it interesting. Five stars because I honestly don’t know where else I’d get information like this. -A positive review in lieu of financial support. A few of these kids or cats need to move out lol. Thank you Curt

Please continue interviewing people associated with the the Phenomenon ! Also bring back Eric Weinstein.

Curt you are a gifted interviewer. Humble, extremely well-prepared, engaged, passionate, with just the right amount of self-deprecation. Also, I love how the podcast is focused on the most technical and advanced aspects of the topic at hand. It allows you to get so much more from your guests, and really sets the podcast apart from the rest. While I admit that I am truly lost sometimes when things get above my head, it is a good thing because I am learning something. Ok that is my compliment - you are a really gifted interviewer and it’s important that you know it and that you keep using it for good.

Do you like podcasts that really challenge you to explore and be curious? This is 100% the podcast for you!

Great work! Very professional! Easy and fun to listen to.

This is the best podcast I have stumbled upon in some time. Give it chance, you won’t be disappointed. I’ve been looking for something else since Joe Rogan went so political. The reason I went to podcasts is so I can get away from that division stuff. Also Alex is dope too check him out too

The UFO content has gotten out of hand. The endless empty jabbering reflects the endless empty evidence. You’ll have a better and more interesting podcast claiming a Caucasian in a white robe sits on clouds and stewards a clock work universe.

Curt let’s his guests speak and stays out of the way Topics fascinating and so enjoyable. Great job!

Great sound quality. Fabulous subjects. This smart host has excellent grammar and lets his guests speak without interrupting and telling stories about himself. Keep up the superb job.

Curt has some of the best long-form science-related podcasts — he let’s his diverse selection of guests speak, and maintains an open-minded and curious approach, something that is very much needed in society: 2021 and beyond. If you value the physics, the scientific method, and pushing towards the unknown, then this is the podcast for you.

How did this Curt get these guests? He’s incredibly unlikable, with a cold, unmusical, abrasive ways of speaking. When he shuts up, there’s a lot of good information here!

I have recently become fascinated with physics, consciousness, and theories of everything, and I owe a big thanks to this podcast. Curt is extremely thoughtful and uplifting, brilliant yet humble and deeply human. As a listener I feel my mind open up as new ideas sink in and become understandable. I hope he completes his compilation book on theories of everything because I believe it is very important work to help us in our understanding of the universe (and will make a great gift for friends & family!!)

When you have brilliant people on and ask them a question, let them finish the thought without interrupting them constantly