Is math a universal truth, or just a story we tell? From Plato’s ideal numbers to Archimedes’ infinite circles... from A.N. Whitehead’s process philosophy to the mysteries of modern physics, we explore where mathematics lives and what it tells us about the nature of reality. So join me as I dissect the symmetries that stand between being and becomi…

From the quiet intelligence of plants and the Gaia hypothesis, to ancient animistic traditions and the fractal structure of the universe, we follow the hidden thread connecting all self-organising systems across the universe to ask the provocative question: Is consciousness limited to living organisms? Drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell, James …

What is plant intelligence? What is thought without a brain? Although many will react strongly against the notion of plant consciousness, it does nonetheless remain a profound field of academic enquiry. From Mimosa to mycelial networks, we explore how plants and mushrooms challenge our understanding of thought, intelligence, consciousness and even …

Beneath what you see lies a structure shaped by consciousness—a hidden universe born not of matter, but of relation, attention, and limitation. In this episode, we follow a path from ordinary space and time to extraordinary insight: where a single shape in an endless desert opens up worlds, and where perspective reveals not just what’s seen, but wh…

Sentience vs. Sapience: Understanding the Boundaries of Consciousness. How can we measure awareness in different species? While the structure of a species' nervous system may provide insight, are the lines of consciousness that easily drawn? Join us as we delve into the complexities and implications of consciousness measurement. Act 2 - Chapter 15:…

From the hard problem of consciousness to integrated information theory, humanity has desperately tried to understand the bounds of consciousness. But can it be reduced to a numerical value? Join us as we explore the complexities and the implications of measuring consciousness. Act 2 - Chapter 14: The Many Pages Of Perspective Full Series Podcast, …

What is the nature of Self and change? In this mesmerising chapter, we discuss the self's own 'Ship of Theseus' and ask, Is Identity Physical? What ties matter to mind? Does the self die during teleportation & Can a self be uploaded? So join us for the final chapter of Act 1 as we journey through the realms where science and philosophy meet. Act 1 …

Dive into the mysterious world of quanta and explore the intriguing question: What does it mean to be "emergent"? Recent theories have even begun suggesting that space & time are themselves emergent. But if so, what are they emerging from? Is reality made of fundamental quanta, or are they merely aspects of some unbounded wholeness? And how does th…

What happens when two minds govern the same body? Do parasites dictate my identity? Can the mind be replicated, and how does a Self retain identity when it’s in this constant state of flux? In this chapter, we investigate a 21st-century view of the metaphysical self and ask whether it stands up against eternity's ever-shifting nature. Act 1 - Chapt…

What happens when two minds govern the same body? Do parasites dictate my identity? Can the mind be replicated, and how does a Self retain identity when it’s in this constant state of flux? In this chapter, we investigate a 21st-century view of the metaphysical self and ask whether it stands up against eternity's ever-shifting nature. Act 1 - Chapt…

In this episode, we explore psychedelic research, neurobiology, and meditation, examining their effects on the brain, all with the goal of further understanding the existential nature of self and mortality. Act 1 - Chapter 10: Nothing But The Storm Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT…

In this episode, we uncover the history behind mind-body dualism and ponder the materialism of neuroscience. Act 1 - Chapter 9: Brain, Am I? Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld…

In this episode, we unfold the pillars of quantum mechanics—from superposition to wave-particle duality—and continue our ongoing inquiry into the physical self. Act 1 - Chapter 8: Atom, I Am Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series Films, click here: https:…

In this episode, we begin our exploration of the self, asking: Is there any physical basis to our idea of self? And how does the study of emergence inform us on this? What came first, life or the body, colour or the eye, chicken or the egg? When does life truly start? Act 1 - Chapter 7: Cell I Am Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com…

In this episode, we examine the realities of the past, present, and future, and consider how this might impact the existence of free will. So, don your headphones, lie back, and take a moment as I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that have plagued humanity since we first looked up at the stars. Act 1 - Chapter 6. Of Moss & Men Full…

In this episode, we revisit the beginning of time and explore how modern physics has influenced our understanding of absolute fundamental states. Join us as we investigate the domain of infinities, singularities and even time itself. So, don your headphones, lay back, and take a moment as I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that hav…

In this episode, we begin to unravel the mathematical concept of infinity and explore how the great minds of the past have influenced our modern intuitions of infinity, the universe's boundaries, and time. So, don your headphones, lay back, and take a moment as I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that have plagued humanity since we …

With the help of Aristotle, Newton & Einstein, we continue our investigation into the cosmology of Time, and consider how their thinking has shaped the modern understanding of time's beginning and end. So don the headphones, lay back, and take that pause in the crazy while I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that have plagued humani…

In this episode, we untangle the endless stretches of time. From the birth of the universe to the universal heat death, to the birth of the next. So don your headphones, lay back, and take a moment as I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that have plagued humanity since we first looked up at the stars. Act 1 - Chapter 2: An Even Brei…

What are we made of? Are atoms the fundamental substance of reality, or is reality shaped by perception, infinity, and change? In Chapter 1 of Infinite Now, we explore the hidden architecture of reality. Moving from the classical idea of matter to the strange implications of quantum theory, perception, and relational being, asking the fundamental q…

Welcome to Infinite Now! A place for untangling physics, philosophy, metaphysics, theology and any other school of thought that has dared to take a swing at answering the riddle of life, the universe and everything. So don your headphones, lay back, and take a moment as I meander through some of the many timeless riddles that have plagued humanity …