Julian Gough is an award-winning writer and musician. We explore the breadth of his creative journey, from crafting the 'End Poem' in Minecraft to writing children's books and rock band experiences.
Transcript and links here: https://www.thendobetter.com/arts/2024/9/20/julian-gough-minecraft-end-poem-evolution-of-the-universe-being-creative-podcast

We discuss his latest project 'The Egg and the Rock,' which investigates the universe's evolutionary complexity, paralleling biological evolution, and its implications on life, consciousness, and AI. 

This conversation extends to a critical reflection on current scientific approaches, the importance of interdisciplinary thinking and writing in public and creative processes. 

“…the universe does love us, and we are love, in a way. I think love is a kind of an interface with the universe. You can think of love as our interface with the universe. Love, if you are loving and loved, you're probably living correctly. The way in which you're aligned to the universe is good. It's a feedback mechanism."

Contents:

The Creation and Impact of Minecraft's End Poem

Julian's Rock Band Days

Writing Children's Stories: Rabbit and Bear

Julian's Writing Process

The Goat Bubble: A Satirical Play

Exploring the Universe's Evolution

Building Complexity from Simplicity

The Eternal Existence of Matter and Time

The Fermi Paradox and Alien Life

Darwinian Evolution of Universes

The Role of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Predicting the Early Universe

Writing in Public and Creative Processes

The Egg and the Rock: An Evolutionary Analogy

Advice for Future Thinkers and Creatives

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