The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

The Vancrux Podcast explores the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shape who we become. From psychology and philosophy to success stories, history, spirituality, and even conspiracies , this podcast is for thinkers, seekers, and those questioning the world around them. We feature a mix of in-person guest conversations , virtual interviews , and solo episodes that break down powerful ideas around mindset, identity, meaning, and personal transformation . Our Guests come from all walks of life—sharing raw insights, hard-won lessons, and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Vancrux is a coined word: “Van” — to rise, go beyond, or overcome “Crux” — a critical moment or turning point To Vancrux is to vanquish at the crucial time —when challenge meets choice. This podcast blends self-improvement with deep philosophical inquiry , grounded in freedom of thought and intellectual honesty. It’s not about motivation alone—it’s about clarity, courage, and becoming your best self when it matters most. Welcome to The Vancrux Podcast . Your turning point starts here. Formerly known as The Vanquish Podcast.

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  Episode #407

  Are we living in a simulation — and if so, should it change how we live?

  Sep 21, 202623 minS1

  In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , we explore the simulation hypothesis, from Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, Descartes’ evil demon and Kant’s unknowable reality to Nick Bostrom’s simulation argument and the possibility that advanced technology could create indistinguishable simulated worlds. We examine ideas from quantum mechanics, information theory, consciousness, glitches, the Mandela Effect and the limits of perception , while asking whether reality could be computationally constructed. But perhaps the deeper question is not whether we are simulated, but whether it would actually matter. If we still experience love, pain, joy, relationships and choice , would a simulated reality make those experiences any less real? And if we can never step outside the system to find out, how should we live inside it? Useful Links: Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math — https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu A Question a Day Journal — https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 Daily Quotes of Wisdom — https://amzn.to/4cKiltb The Ruse of Gottlob — https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare — https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP Philosophical Questions: Volume I – Reality and Mind: Metaphysics, Epistemology and Consciousness — https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Philosophical-Questions-Epistemology-Consciousness/dp/B0HH862LNG Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label — https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality — https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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  Episode #406

  Why do some problems seem impossible to solve?

  Sep 18, 202623 minS1

  Why do some problems seem impossible to solve ? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , we explore why certain questions appear to resist every attempt at an answer. Is a problem truly impossible, or are we simply approaching it with the wrong assumptions, tools or way of thinking? We examine the limits of mathematics, logic, science and human reasoning, from Gödel’s incompleteness theorems and the halting problem to paradoxes, undecidability, complexity and the limits of computation. We also explore why some problems are difficult because they are too complex, while others may be impossible in principle—and what happens when we confuse the two. Along the way, we consider whether every well-formed question must have an answer, whether reality itself places limits on what we can know, and whether changing the way we frame a problem can transform something that seems impossible into something solvable. Perhaps the most interesting question isn't “Can this problem be solved?” but “What exactly would it mean for it to be solvable?” Useful Links: Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math — https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu A Question a Day Journal — https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 Daily Quotes of Wisdom — https://amzn.to/4cKiltb The Ruse of Gottlob — https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare — https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP Philosophical Questions: Volume I – Reality and Mind: Metaphysics, Epistemology and Consciousness — https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Philosophical-Questions-Epistemology-Consciousness/dp/B0HH862LNG Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label — https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality — https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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  Episode #405

  Society, Science and Hydrogen — with Alex Tarnava

  Sep 16, 20261h 19mS1

  What happens when we start questioning not just what we know, but how we know it? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , I sit down with Alex Tarnava for a wide-ranging conversation covering science, epistemology, society, work, gender, philosophy and technology . We explore some of the problems and limitations within modern science, how we establish what constitutes knowledge, and whether our social structures and ideas about work and gender are serving us as well as we assume. We also dive into Alex's work with hydrogen technology , including hydrogen water and molecular hydrogen, and the ideas behind his products. A fascinating discussion about science, society, philosophy, knowledge and the technologies that could shape our future. Follow Alex Tarnava: Hydrogen Water Tablets HydrogenWaterTablets.com Inhale H2 InhaleH2.com Useful Links: Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP Big Philosophical Questions: Volume I – Reality and Mind: Metaphysics, Epistemology and Consciousness https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Philosophical-Questions-Epistemology-Consciousness/dp/B0HH862LNG Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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  Episode #404

  What do we mean by 'real'?

  Sep 8, 202622 minS1

  What do we mean by “real” ? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , we question one of the most basic assumptions we make about the world: that we know what reality is. Is something real because we can see, touch or scientifically prove it? What about gravity before we discovered it, dreams that feel completely real, love, money, countries, fictional characters, mathematics or consciousness? We explore realism, idealism, materialism, pragmatism and structural realism , alongside ideas from Descartes, Berkeley, Jung, Anil Seth, John Searle, Eugene Wigner, Max Tegmark and others. We also examine perception, dreams, neuroscience, quantum physics and the possibility that reality is not one single category but a series of different layers—physical, biological, psychological, social and mathematical. Perhaps the better question isn't “What is real?” but “Real in what sense?” Useful Links: Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP Philosophical Questions: Volume I – Reality and Mind: Metaphysics, Epistemology and Consciousness https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Philosophical-Questions-Epistemology-Consciousness/dp/B0HH862LNG Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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  Episode #403

  Why is there something rather than nothing?

  Sep 7, 202612 minS1

  Why is there something rather than nothing? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast , we tackle one of the biggest questions in philosophy: why does anything exist at all? Is “nothing” actually possible, or is it an idea our minds have created because we cannot truly imagine absolute nothingness? We explore the arguments of Leibniz, Spinoza, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Sartre, Hawking, Krauss, Tegmark, Wheeler and others, asking whether the universe requires a cause, whether existence is necessary, whether the multiverse actually explains anything, and whether mathematics, God, randomness or physics could provide the answer. Perhaps the universe created itself. Perhaps existence has always been inevitable. Or perhaps the question itself is flawed. Why is there something rather than nothing—and was nothing ever really possible? Useful Links: Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb The Ruse of Gottlob https://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snare https://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP Philosophical Questions: Volume I – Reality and Mind: Metaphysics, Epistemology and Consciousness https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Philosophical-Questions-Epistemology-Consciousness/dp/B0HH862LNG Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

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