Justin Riddle Podcast
1) #40 – Nested Observer Windows: the case for hierarchical consciousness
In episode 40 of the Justin Riddle Podcast, Justin provides an update of the Nested Observer Windows (NOW) Model. The paper describing this theory was recently published in the open-access Neuroscienc...Show More
2) #39 – The Problem with Natural Selection: exploring modern mechanisms for evolution
In episode 39 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle explores the mechanism behind natural selection in evolution. This is not a question about humans evolving from animals, but instead is...Show More
#39 – The Problem with Natural Selection: exploring modern mechanisms for evolution
42:09 | Mar 31st, 2024
3) #38 – Reject the Multiverse: taking wave function collapse seriously
In episode 38 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle takes on the concept of the multiverse and provides arguments for why he thinks we live in a single universe. The concept of the multiv...Show More
4) #37 – Decorated permutation in conscious agents: an interview with Donald Hoffman
In episode 37 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle takes a deep dive into Donald Hoffman’s conscious agent model and relates it to the leading theories of quantum consciousness. The stru...Show More
#37 – Decorated permutation in conscious agents: an interview with Donald Hoffman
1:13:23 | Aug 4th, 2023
5) #36 – Quantum Simulation Theory: the limitations of simulating a quantum reality
In episode 36 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle describes the popular simulation hypothesis and discusses the implication of running the simulation using quantum computers. First off,...Show More
#36 – Quantum Simulation Theory: the limitations of simulating a quantum reality
44:39 | Jun 26th, 2023
6) #35 - Digital AI is not Conscious: the role of quantum computers and the mind in the AI revolution
In episode 35 of the Quantum Consciousness series, Justin Riddle explores the role of quantum computers in the current revolution in digital artificial intelligence (AI). First, Justin describes some ...Show More
7) #34 - In defense of freewill: three ways that consciousness might collapse the wave function
In episode 34 of the Quantum Consciousness series, Justin Riddle puts forth a defense of freewill. In a deterministic universe guided by physical principles, there is no room for freewill. Surely, we ...Show More
8) #33 – Testing consciousness causes collapse: an interview with Kelvin McQueen
In episode 33 of the Quantum Consciousness series, Justin Riddle interviews Kelvin McQueen on his recent theory on how consciousness might collapse the wave function. Kelvin is a professor of philosop...Show More
#33 – Testing consciousness causes collapse: an interview with Kelvin McQueen
1:32:48 | Feb 15th, 2023
9) #32 - Symmetry in Qualia - an interview with Andres Gomez-Emilsson
In episode 32 of the quantum consciousness series, Justin Riddle interviews Andres Gomez-Emilsson, the director of research of the Qualia Research Institute. Andres is passionate about understanding q...Show More
10) #31 – Geometry of Mind: lattices, quasicrystals, and hyperbolic hallucinations
In episode 31 of the Quantum Consciousness series, Justin Riddle discusses the role of geometry in our understanding of the universe. The discussion begins looking at the manifestation of geometric fo...Show More
#31 – Geometry of Mind: lattices, quasicrystals, and hyperbolic hallucinations
39:06 | Nov 3rd, 2022