Sending Poets

Continuing the adventure towards 3 Body Solutions, this time we talk about gravity - specifically around some concepts Isaac Newton introduced as well as relevant theories, terms, and thought experiments. Part 2. Newton's Gravity A. Barycenter (heavy center) B. Thought Experiment: Train Tracks C. Force of Gravity Formula & Gravitational Constant D. "Little g" Acceleration due to Earth's gravit...

NOTE: this episode was pulled from the Callin platform we started with. Apologies for the drop in audio quality. A reflection on Jon and Tucker’s experience in the band Try Redemption and other musings of life and evolution. https://tryredemption.com/   Adrian and Sadaam: https://tryredemption.com/pics/Adri[...]Sadaam.jpg   Dave Otero: https://www.facebook.com/flatlineaudio/   Tony Koehl: https://...

NOTE: this episode was pulled from the Callin platform we started with. Apologies for the drop in audio quality. Follow up on previous 2 episodes The 5 Rules Dunbar’s Number: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.10[...]he%20group   Haiku: It is always hard To live within absolutes It never works out Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com

Wow, please take heed of the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode - make some time to sit with this one. Close your eyes and get in to the thought experiments, you won't regret it! Brief outline of the topics discussed this time around: Part 1. Dimensions A. Flatland Point of View B. Thought Experiment: String & Bell C. Wave Theory -mechanics of a wave -equal and opposite  -inertia -entr...

SPOILER ALERT!!! We talk about many storylines and plot points in the first season Netflix's adaptation of the 3 Body Problem series. Our aim for this episode is to discuss the "problems" brought up in this show so that we can address possible "solutions" in the following episode. What is the actual 3 Body Problem? Simulation Theory Fermi Paradox The problem of lying Hive mind Nano Tech What would...

Taking inspiration from the Holberg Debate, we tackled the traditional approach to a three person debate (Defender of the Faith, Heretic, Social Democrat) on four specific factors of consciousness and subconsciousness. Consciousness: Subjective point of view  Deductive Reasoning Forward directionality of thought  Semantic memory Subconsciousness: Objective point of view Inductive Reasoning Backwar...

Wrapping up the conversation of the 2023 Holberg Debate "Does Consciousness Extend Beyond Brains?" Topics: - Replication crisis - Extramission/Scopaesthesia  - Panpsychism - Near Death Experiences   Quotes: "Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts." - Richard P. Feynman   References: Holberg Debate: https://holbergprize.org/en/en/holberg-prize/holberg-debate Watch 2023 Holberg Debate: ht...

NOTE: this episode was pulled from the Callin platform we started with. Apologies for the drop in audio quality. Cave within a cave Oxygen deprivation in caves: https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-c[...]n-to-paint Consciousness/Subconsciousness flow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C[...]p=drivesdk Poems: I’m sure I have much to say and sure that for much of it, I’m unsure how to say it Surely m...

Further discussion of the 2023 Holberg Debate "Does Consciousness Extend Beyond Brains?" This time we explore some of Tanya Luhrmann's points - inner homunculus and tulpamancy.   References: Holberg Debate: https://holbergprize.org/en/en/holberg-prize/holberg-debate Watch 2023 Holberg Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSUaZOW9h8&t=168s   Don't forget to leave us a review and feel free t...

We keep digging in to the fascinating topics brought up in the 2023 Holberg Debate "Does Consciousness Extend Beyond Brains?"   References: Holberg Debate: https://holbergprize.org/en/en/holberg-prize/holberg-debate Watch 2023 Holberg Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSUaZOW9h8&t=168s   Poetry: - "The history of the world is none other than the progress of the consciousness of freedom....

We finally wrap up our Contact conversation and then transition to Consciousness, fueled by the 2023 Holberg Debate "Does Consciousness Extend Beyond Brains?"   References: Holberg Debate: https://holbergprize.org/en/en/holberg-prize/holberg-debate Watch 2023 Holberg Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofSUaZOW9h8&t=168s Epic Spaceman video on the scale of the Milky Way Galaxy: https://www...

Part 5 of our conversation about Contact and Carl Sagan, we dive in to the destination of the machine trip and the return. References: THE DREAM OF THE NUMINOUS, Mark Kelly https://www.blackgate.com/2021/08/30/the-dream-of-the-numinous-carl-sagans-icontacti/ Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com

NOTE: this episode was pulled from the Callin platform we started with. Apologies for the drop in audio quality. Starting at the beginning, how flavor profiles like sugar, fat, and salt played a role in our evolution References: Article about Lucy walking like humans: https://www.newser.com/story/336[...]ke-us.html Article about spherical shaped stones: https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2[...]y-...

Part 4 of our conversation about Contact and Carl Sagan. We talk about the machine and the trip, as well as the line that inspired this whole thing! Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com

Part 3 of our conversation about Contact and Carl Sagan. This time we dive deep in to pi and the topics of faith and science. Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com

Part 2 of our conversation about Contact: the book, the movie, and the genius of the Johnny Appleseed of Imagination, Carl Sagan. Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com

The first of what will be many parts of our conversation about the 1997 movie "Contact", the book that inspired it, and the genius of Carl Sagan. Contact us: sendingpoets@gmail.com