The Theory of Anything

Bruce Nielson and Peter Johansen

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A podcast that explores the unseen and surprising connections between nearly everything, with special emphasis on intelligence and the search for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through the lens of Karl Popper's Theory of Knowledge. David Deutsch argued that Quantum Mechanics, Darwinian Evolution, Karl Popper's Theory of Knowledge, and Computational Theory (aka "The Four Strands") represent an early 'theory of everything' be it science, philosophy, computation, religion, politics, or art. So we explore everything. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brucenielson/membership

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Recent episodes

  • Episode 151: Cox's TheoremNov 3, 2026 · 55 min
  • Episode 150: Cosmic Optimism vs Cosmic PessimismOct 20, 2026 · 2 hr 57 min
  • Episode 149: CritRats vs Bayesians Pt 1 : 4 Kinds of BayesOct 6, 2026 · 44 min
  • Episode 148: Pascal's Improved WagerSep 29, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 147: DecisionalismSep 15, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 146: The Put Up or Shut Up PrincipleSep 1, 2026 · 42 min
  • Episode 145: Pascal’s Wager and Probability TheoryAug 18, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 144: Memes, Words, and ConceptsJul 28, 2026 · 27 min
  • Episode 143: Is AGI Possible? (State of the Debate)Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 142: Self Deception and DogmatismJun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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