Gregory Chaitin: Has Scientific Innovation Stalled Since the 1920s?

Gregory Chaitin argues scientific innovation stalled since the 1920s using algorithmic information theory. Chaitin shares his perspective on metabiology, complexity, and how the academy might be reimagined to foster breakthrough ideas.SPONSORS:- THE ECONOMIST: 20% off digital access at https://www.economist.com/toe- INDEED: $75 credit for job visibility at https://indeed.com/theories- HELLOFRESH: Free breakfast for life at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything- PLANET WILD: First month free with code EVERYTHING9 at https://planetwild.com/r/theoriesofeverything/joinRESOURCES:- Gregory Chaitin’s previous appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMPnrNL3zsE- Algorithmic Information Theory (book): https://amzn.to/3BdBMxF- Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo- Stephen Wolfram on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRlQQw0d-4- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Listen to TOE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e- Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Join TOE's Newsletter 'TOEmail' at https://www.curtjaimungal.org- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science. FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices