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.
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