Infinite Now, with Sean Crowley

Aether, atoms, waves, and particles.

These are not only the building blocks of science’s oldest debate, but a mirror into our philosophical quest to understand whether nature is an aspect of being or becoming. For over 8,000 years, humans have grappled with this riddle, asking whether the universe is composed of particles or waves.

In this episode, we explore The Forgotten Battle That Shaped Science: Aether vs. Atoms, and how these ...

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 becoming, parts and process, finite and infinite.

This is a chapter in a wider metaphysical ...

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 Lovelock, Rupert Sheldrake, and the philosophy of panpsychism, this video explore...

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 free will. From biology to philosophy, we ask if intelligence is truly confined to ne...

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 what is missed. So join me as I attempt to reimagine consciousness, not as a property o...

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: The Sentinel Of Sentience

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

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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 - Chapter 13: Spectre / Robot...

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 this shape our understanding of self? Is reality objective or subject...

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 - Chapter 11: The Shifting Self (Part 2)

In loving memory of Angelina Low. 

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 - Chapter 11: The Shifting Self (Part 1)

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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

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In this episode, we uncover the history behind mind-body dualism and ponder the materialism of neuroscience.

Act 1 - Chapter 9: Brain, Am I?

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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

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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

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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 have plagued humanity since we first looked up at the stars.

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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 humanity since we first looked up at the stars.

Act 1 - Chapter 3: The Ends o...