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ToKCast

This is a podcast largely about the work of David Deutsch and his books ”The Beginning of Infinity” and ”The Fabric of Reality”.

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Ep 19: Mr. Popper's Problems

Ep 19: Mr. Popper's Problems

An irregular episode barely touching upon "The Beginning of Infinity". Somewhat self-indulgently, and purely for my own ... Read more

17 Dec 2019

1hr 8mins

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Ep 18: Ch 9, Part 3: “Optimism”

Ep 18: Ch 9, Part 3: “Optimism”

In this, the final episode covering Chapter 9 Optimism, we explore optimism as applied to politics and institutions. A p... Read more

31 Oct 2019

47mins

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Ep 20: Ch 10, Part 1 "A Dream of Socrates"

Ep 20: Ch 10, Part 1 "A Dream of Socrates"

In this, the first episode covering Chapter 10 "A Dream of Socrates", we explore epistemology directly. Hermes comes to ... Read more

26 Dec 2019

52mins

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Ep 10 "The Jump to Universality" Ch.6

Ep 10 "The Jump to Universality" Ch.6

David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity" - some remarks by Brett Hall on Chapter 6 "The Jump to Universality". This i... Read more

30 Dec 2018

52mins

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Ep 16: Ch 9, Part 1: "Optimism"

Ep 16: Ch 9, Part 1: "Optimism"

This is the first of a 3 part series on chapter 9 of David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity". Chapter 9 is titled "O... Read more

19 Jul 2019

1hr 9mins

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Ep 15: A diversion on Free Will and Artificial Intelligence

Ep 15: A diversion on Free Will and Artificial Intelligence

Note that this one is not primarily about a chapter from "The Beginning of Infinity". Some remarks on Sam Harris positio... Read more

22 Apr 2019

34mins

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Ep 17: Ch 9, Part 2: "Optimism"

Ep 17: Ch 9, Part 2: "Optimism"

In part 2 on Optimism, we explore the implications of David Deutsch's philosophy for individuals and institutiuons. Give... Read more

19 Jul 2019

36mins

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Ep 22: The Logic of Experimental Tests

Ep 22: The Logic of Experimental Tests

This is not a regular ToKCast (about a chapter from "The Beginning of Infinity"). Instead it will serve in part firstly ... Read more

11 Feb 2020

1hr 15mins

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Ep 9 "The Reality of Abstractions" Ch.5 Part 2

Ep 9 "The Reality of Abstractions" Ch.5 Part 2

David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity" Chapter 5, Part 2 "The Reality of Abstractions".

30 Dec 2018

53mins

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Ep 12 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Pt 2

Ep 12 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Pt 2

2 Feb 2019

45mins

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Ep 14: Ch 8, Part 2: "A Window on Infinity"

Ep 14: Ch 8, Part 2: "A Window on Infinity"

22 Apr 2019

1hr 12mins

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Ep 11 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Part 1

Ep 11 "Artificial Creativity" Ch 7 Part 1

1 Feb 2019

1hr 4mins

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Ep 13: Ch 8 "A Window on Infinity" Part 1

Ep 13: Ch 8 "A Window on Infinity" Part 1

Unlucky 13: The microphone failed for this one, so the backup audio has been used. It's a little sub par but still "list... Read more

22 Apr 2019

20mins

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Ep 21: Ch 10, Part 2 "A Dream of Socrates"

Ep 21: Ch 10, Part 2 "A Dream of Socrates"

In this, the second episode covering Chapter 10 "A Dream of Socrates", we encounter Plato in dialogue with Socrates. An ... Read more

1 Feb 2020

56mins

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Ep 28: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 4

Ep 28: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 4

With apologies to audio only listeners, this one was up on Youtube for a while (and contains a few visuals) - I simply f... Read more

15 May 2020

1hr 38mins

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Ep 27: Christian Atheists

Ep 27: Christian Atheists

This is a very brief and non-standard non-Beginning of Infinity podcast. It also does not mention COVID-19 at all. It is... Read more

25 Apr 2020

9mins

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Ep 26: Problems, Knowledge and Wealth

Ep 26: Problems, Knowledge and Wealth

This is a non-Beginning of Infinity Podcast. While it makes some references, as always, to the work of David Deutsch, it... Read more

17 Apr 2020

1hr 8mins

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Ep 25: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 3

Ep 25: Ch 11 "The Multiverse" Part 3

Some readings and remarks about David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity" Chapter 11 "The Multiverse". This is the 3rd... Read more

3 Mar 2020

1hr

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Ep 24: The Multiverse, Part 2

Ep 24: The Multiverse, Part 2

This is the first episode that includes reading from Chapter 11 of "The Beginning of Infinity" about "The Multiverse". I... Read more

25 Feb 2020

40mins

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Ep 23: The Multiverse, Part 1

Ep 23: The Multiverse, Part 1

This episode is an introduction to chapter 11 from "The Beginning of Infinity". While there are no readings from the boo... Read more

19 Feb 2020

1hr 2mins

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