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Raphaël Liogier: Humanity, Metaphysics, Mainstream Science, and Physicalism
Published 2 years, 2 months ago
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Raphaël Liogier explores the origins of science, what it means to be human, and the metaphysical foundations underlying modern physics, challenging both physicalist and “zombie” science narratives. The conversation moves from anthropology and epistemology to the ultimate question of the universe’s nature.
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:38 - Origins of Science
- 04:50 - What Are Human Beings? (Anthropology)
- 10:05 - Why Humans Create Obstacles
- 16:13 - Epistemology / Determinism / Astrology
- 33:00 - The Traditional Man & Paradigm Shifts
- 36:39 - Current Phase of Science
- 40:41 - Physicalism / Totalism
- 49:29 - Zombie Science
- 59:46 - Metaphysical Foundation of Science
- 01:09:00 - What is the Universe?
- 01:18:03 - Outro / Support TOE
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- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:38 - Origins of Science
- 04:50 - What Are Human Beings? (Anthropology)
- 10:05 - Why Humans Create Obstacles
- 16:13 - Epistemology / Determinism / Astrology
- 33:00 - The Traditional Man & Paradigm Shifts
- 36:39 - Current Phase of Science
- 40:41 - Physicalism / Totalism
- 49:29 - Zombie Science
- 59:46 - Metaphysical Foundation of Science
- 01:09:00 - What is the Universe?
- 01:18:03 - Outro / Support TOE
SPONSORS:
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)
- Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE
- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE
- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch
Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com/subscribe
RESOURCES:
- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join
- Raphaël Liogier's Book Khaos - https://amzn.to/4bWc7pQ
- Rethinking the Foundations (YouTube Playlist) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOYgTu7P4nfjYkv3mkikyBa
- Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt
- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs
- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802
- Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP
- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything
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