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Michio Kaku on The God Equation

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Could a single theory explain the fundamental workings of the universe? Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku joins Robert Lawrence Kuhn to discuss The God Equation and the quest for a Theory of Everything. They explore string theory, the multiverse, higher dimensions, time travel, the Big Bang, and what a final theory might reveal about reality and our place in the cosmos. This conversation was originally recorded following the publication of Kaku’s The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything. Subscribe to Closer To Truth: https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV Join the Community: Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.comSupport the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/X: https://x.com/CloserToTruth

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