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 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 MaxwellThese 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? Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5mFull Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfHAct 2 - Chapter 19: Waves & Perfect Circleshttp://linktr.ee/Infinitenow👋 Join The Discussion: infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com For extended research notes and further credits, please view our full visual episodes on You Tube#Being and Becoming #Plato #Cosmos #Consciousness #Metaphysics #Infinity #Philosophy #Aristotle #Newton #Ibn al-Haytham #Thomas Young #doundle slit experiment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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: Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5mFull Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfHAct 2 - Chapter 19: Waves & Perfect Circleshttp://linktr.ee/InfinitenowFor extended research notes and further credits, please view our full visual episode on YouTube, out 30/08/2025.#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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Audiobook, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/InfinitenowFor extended research notes and further credits, please view our full visual episode (link above). #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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#Consciousness #Metaphysics #Perception #Infinity #Philosophy #ConsciousnessReimagined #Mind #Reality #PlantMind #Micelium #Fungi #Mushrooms #DrGagliano #PaulStaments This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 of the brain, but as a kind of lens through which the infinite becomes finite. This is a chapter in our wider metaphysical journey, inviting you to look again at the world and see the unseen. Act 2 - Chapter 15: Investigating The Dark Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH   http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#Consciousness #Metaphysics #HiddenReality #Perception #Infinity #Philosophy #ConsciousnessReimagined #Mind #Reality   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH    http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #biology #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #MetaphysicsOfSelf #InfiniteNow #SeanCrowley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH   http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #MetaphysicsOfSelf #InfiniteNow #SeanCrowley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 / Robota  Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #MetaphysicsOfSelf #InfiniteNow #SeanCrowley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 subjective? Join us on a journey into the realm where science and philosophy meet. Act 1 - Chapter 12: The Digital & The Spaces Between Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #metaphysics of self This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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.  Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #neurobiology #philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #biology #brain anatomy #consciousness #neuroscience #cognative science #metaphysics of self  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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) Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #neurobiology #philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #biology #brain anatomy #consciousness #neuroscience #cognative science #metaphysics of self This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #psychedelicresearch #nde #obe #dmt #psychedelicscience #buddhism #meditation #neurobiology #philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #nuerobiology #mindmatter #history #mind #science #physics #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #biology #whatisdeath #meaningoflife #deepdive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

In this episode, we uncover the history behind mind-body dualism and ponder the materialism of neuroscience. Act 1 - Chapter 9: Brain, Am I? Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#philosophy #metaphysics #hardproblem #consciousness #mindmatter #history #Plato #Spinoza #Anil Seth  #thehardproblemofmind #mind #science #cosmos #cosmology #theology #deepthoughts #biology #whatisdeath #meaningoflife #deepdive  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #quantum mechanics #quantum physics #physics #metaphysics #science #cosmos #cosmology #philosophy #physics #deepthoughts #theology #biology #whatisdeath #meaningoflife #deepdive #heisenberguncertainty #shroedingerscat This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #metaphysics #science #cosmos #cosmology #philosophy #physics #deepthoughts #theology #biology #whatcamefirst #chickenortheegg #life #earlylifeonearth #whatisdeath #death #meaningoflife #deepdive  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

In this episode, we examine the realities of the past, present, and future, and consider how this might impact the existence of free will. So, don your headphones, lie 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. Act 1 - Chapter 6. Of Moss & Men Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow  All words & music written & performed by Sean Crowley  I want to give special thanks to the Low family for Jim's story and to his nephew, Keith Low, for reading Jim's words.   #metaphysics #science #cosmos #cosmology #philosophy #physics #deepthoughts #theology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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. Act 1 - Chapter 5 The Ends Of Time - part 2 Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  Full Series Films, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow  #cosmology #time #spacetime #universe #cosmos #astronomy #bigbang #heatdeath #philosophyofscience #metaphysics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

In this episode, we begin to unravel the mathematical concept of infinity and explore how the great minds of the past have influenced our modern intuitions of infinity, the universe's boundaries, and time. 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. Act 1 - Chapter 4: Apples Don't Exist Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow All words & music written & performed by Sean Crowley #infinity #cosmos #universe #cantor #mathematics #philosophy #different sized infinity #cosmology #time #spacetime #cantor #settheory #universe #cosmos #astronomy #bigbang #heatdeath This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

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 of Time (part 1) Full Series Podcast, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m Full Series + Pretty Pictures, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow #cosmology #time #spacetime #Albert Einstein #isaacnewton #aristotle #universe #cosmos #astronomy #bigbang #heatdeath This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com

In this episode, we untangle the endless stretches of time. From the birth of the universe to the universal heat death, to the birth of the next. 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. Act 1 - Chapter 2: An Even Breifer Histoiry...Full Series Film, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9izBq6z39TFxNNeljB5r17_J&si=sp_7K-nidAdFisfH  Full Series Audio Only, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJKKoGjld9iyiHfe9N27SR4VOxN4tHSuT&si=hFF1dFq4vdXYRa5m  http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow#carl sagan #cosmology #space #universe #cosmos #astronomy #bigbang #heatdeath http://linktr.ee/Infinitenow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitenowwithseancrowley.substack.com