Introduction : Theory Of Everything
Looking inside the blueprint for science, civilization and human potential
PROLOGUE: WHY DEUTSCH MATTERS NOW
A few days ago, I shared a teaser — a way to wrap your head around David Deutsch’s worldview.
This series builds on that model. Over the coming months, I’ll unpack Deutsch’s ideas — not just as abstract theory, but as a mental toolkit for thinking, solving, and building in the 21st century.
I’ve broken the series into five core sections:
Setting the Stage — Why Deutsch matters now
The Foundation — The core principles behind his worldview
The Engine of Progress — How infinite improvement becomes possible
The Operating System — How to apply his ideas to systems and life
The Horizon — What Deutsch leaves open, and what comes next
Note:
This is an attempt to break down a sweeping theory into manageable parts — not just to understand it, but to explore how it might help us build better futures.The series will evolve as we go. So buckle up — we’re just getting started.
Where We Go Next
David Deutsch’s worldview isn’t just another set of abstract theories — it’s a practical blueprint for thinking, creating, and steering civilization toward better futures.
This series will break his ideas into manageable, interconnected parts so you can see not only what he’s saying, but how you can use it, in your own life, work, and decision-making.
In the chapters ahead, we’ll move from why Deutsch matters now into the core questions his books answer, before diving deep into each of the four strands of reality that anchor his theory.
So, buckle up. We’re about to take the first step into a bigger, stranger, and more hopeful picture of reality, one explanation at a time.