What if reality isn’t made of things at all?In this episode, we move beyond the search for fundamental building blocks and begin to question the assumption behind it. From atoms to fields, physics has long tried to locate the “things” that make up reality. But what if that search is misguided from the start?Instead, we explore a different possibility: that reality is not composed of objects, but of relationships—a continuous process of interaction, where what we call “things” are only temporary stabilisations within a deeper flow.Drawing on ideas from quantum physics, process philosophy, and contemporary metaphysics, this episode reframes how we think about identity, structure, and existence itself. If everything is relational, then even concepts like self, boundary, and separation begin to shift in meaning.This is not just a scientific question—it’s a philosophical one. And it may change how we understand reality, consciousness, and our place within it. So join me as I attempt to unpick the infinites of ‘what is’.🔍 Topics covered* What is reality made of?* The limits of reductionism* Process philosophy and relational ontology* Why “things” may not be fundamental* The role of relationships in defining identity* Consciousness as relational, not isolatedFull Series Podcast, or Full Series Films, click here: http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow

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Act 2 - Chapter 23: Fragments of Process0:00 - 03:30 Introduction03:30 - 08:32 Modern Materialism08:32 - 15:20 Limits of Math & Measure15:20 - 19:22 Relations or Relata?19:22 - 27:40 Consciousness & Identity27:40 - 28:53 Sean’s Update

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Does Consciousness Collapse the Wave?

Does the Wave Collapse at all?

Do Particles even exist?

These are not merely the concerns of a few fringe physicists; these are the questions that nature has forced upon us as we attempt to learn what both mind and matter are.

In this episode, we investigate four real and significant interpretations of quantum mechanics, thereby giving us a detailed look into, not only how theorists are grappling with the current dilemmas, but indeed, what all the fuss is about—and finally, what does it all say about consciousness?

So join me as I attempt to unpick the infinites of ‘what is’.

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Act 2 - Chapter 19: Waves & Perfect Circles

0:00 - 01:10 Introduction

01:10 - 09:02 Consciousness Collapses The Wave

09:02 - 16:46 There Is No Collapse

16:46 - 24:26 Perspective Is Key

24:26 - 30:38 Hidden Variables

30:38 - 35:50 Wholeness & Consciousness

31:50 - 36:59 Sean

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Vacuums, photons, potentialities, and quanta.

These are not merely the building blocks of science’s latest debate, but a mirror into our philosophical quest to understand the nature of being & becoming.

In this episode, we continue our unraveling of the battle which shaped science and our understanding of the physical world. How ancient concepts influenced the ideas of modern science, from Plank to Maxwell, Einstein & Bohr.

So join us as we trace a dialogue between philosophy and physics, and humanity’s quest to understand the very fabric of reality.

💡This is part two of a two-part chapter on the history of light, from Plato to Maxwell.

These chapters are part of a wider metaphysical journey—one that invites you to look again at the world around you, and to see the unseen. Join the conversation:

0:00 - 07:12 The Ultimate Uereka Moment

07:12 - 13:25 Seeking The Aether

13:25 - 25:14 The Birth of Relativity

25:14 - 31:43 The Standard Model

31:43 - 35:56 A Wholeness In Flowing Movement

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Act 2 - Chapter 19: Waves & Perfect Circles

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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 ancient concepts influenced the development of modern science. Join us as we trace the dialogue between philosophy and physics, uncovering the hidden stories behind humanity’s quest to understand the very fabric of reality.

💡This is part one of a two-part chapter on the history of light, from Plato to Maxwell

These chapters are part of a wider metaphysical journey—one that invites you to look again at the world around you, and to see the unseen. Join the conversation:

0:00 - 03:04 Introduction

03:04 - 05:37 What is Light?

05:37 - 10:40 Atomos & Æthers

10:40 - 17:26 Islamic Optics

17:26 - 27:39 Corpuscles or Waves?

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Act 2 - Chapter 19: Waves & Perfect Circles

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#Being and Becoming #Plato #Cosmos #Consciousness #Metaphysics #Infinity #Philosophy #Aristotle #Newton #Ibn al-Haytham #Thomas Young #doundle slit experiment

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 journey—one that invites you to look again at the world around you, and to see the unseen. Join the conversation:

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#Philosophy of Math #Mathematics and Reality, #Being and Becoming #Process Philosophy #Plato #Archimedes #Whitehead #Heraclitus #Cosmos #Number theory #Math and Consciousness #Panpsychism #Consciousness #Metaphysics #Perception #Infinity #Philosophy #ConsciousnessReimagined #Mind #Reality #systems theory #philosophy of mind

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 explores the question: What is consciousness really? And where, if anywhere, does it end?

So whether you're curious about the nature of the mind, fascinated by systems theory, or questioning the limits of scientific materialism, this journey into the conscious cosmos may offer a new perspective on life, energy, and the mysterious force that connects it all.

This is a chapter in a wider metaphysical journey—one that invites you to look again at the world around you, and see the unseen.

Act 2 - Chapter 18: The Great Opera Omnia

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#Panpsychism #Gaia #JamesLovelock #OrganismEarth #Consciousness #Metaphysics #Perception #Infinity #Philosophy #ConsciousnessReimagined #Mind #Reality #PlantMind #Gaia theory, #systems theory #Joseph Campbell #Rupert Sheldrake #Earth system science #fractals in nature #cosmic web #animism #philosophy of mind #hylozoism

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 neurons, or something far more ancient, abstract and expansive. This is a chapter in a wider metaphysical journey—one that invites you to look again at the world around you, to see the unseen.

Act 2 - Chapter 17: Life In The Slow Lane

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