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A podcast about how we understand the world, scientifically and as humans. Each conversation brings together visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, and technology discussing the nature of reality and how we collaborate to create the future. Hosted by Dr Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. For show notes go to: https://briankeating.com/podcast
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Brian Keating Discusses the Ultimate Issues of Life With Dennis Prager
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How are cosmology and cosmetology linked? Has the Big Bang happened an infinite number of times? And why has no one ever seen a perfect triangle?
I recently had the opportunity to discuss these and other exciting topics with Dennis Prager! Dennis is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis Prager Show, which can be heard nationwide on nearly 400 stations! He is also the founder of Prager University (PragerU), the world's most-watched conservative video website with a billion views a year, more than half of them by people under 35.
Enjoy our insightful conversation!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Cosmology and cosmetology
00:04:58 The origin of the universe
00:09:01 The perfect triangle
00:13:01 The first scientific crack in cosmology and Olber’s paradox
00:18:26 Do most physicists believe in the Big Bang?
00:22:59 My predictions about the past
00:27:50 Outro
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Searching for Alien Earths with Lisa Kaltenegger
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Is Earth unique, or are there other Earth-like planets full of life? If so, what might life be like on these other planets? Could we even detect it? These questions have puzzled people for millennia.
Now, we finally have the technology to explore it. Among the people who have taken up the search for other Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life is today's guest, Lisa Kaltenegger!
Lisa Kaltenegger is an award-winning astrophysicist and astrobiologist and the founding director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell. She is a pioneer and world-leading expert in modeling habitable worlds and their light footprints. For the last decade, she has been finding new ways to discover life in space, working with NASA and ESA from Austria to the Netherlands, Harvard, Germany, and now Cornell.
Today, she will take us on an exciting journey through space in search of habitable planets and life.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:00 Judging a book by its cover
00:06:16 What kind of aliens is Lisa looking for?
00:10:50 The key technology for planet hunting
00:16:51 Modeling habitable planets
00:24:09 A trip through probability space
00:33:58 Panspermia and life on Mars
00:38:02 Proof of life
00:44:51 Information theory and identifying signs of life
00:48:11 The implications of discovering extraterrestrial life
00:53:16 The future of pedagogy
00:57:39 Outro
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Exploring the Scientific Validity of the Multiverse Theory w/ Paul Halpern
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The multiverse has captured the imagination of scientists and thinkers for centuries, sparking debates in physics, philosophy, and beyond.
But is it a valid scientific theory or just science fiction?
I’ve had the pleasure of exploring this issue with the leading expert in this field, physicist and author Paul Halpern. Halpern is a professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University and the author of eighteen popular science books, including Flashes of Creation, The Quantum Labyrinth, Einstein's Dice, Schrodinger's Cat, and Synchronicity. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.
Halpern recently published The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes, which tells the epic story of how science became besotted with the multiverse and the controversies that ensued. Today, we’re going to dive headfirst into this fascinating investigation!
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:17 Judging a book by its cover
00:06:39 Bruno’s speculations about exoplanets
00:11:20 Why is the multiverse such a controversial theory?
00:16:54 Richard Feynman And John Wheeler
00:23:31 Can we falsify the multiverse?
00:30:30 Has anyone ever written a biography of Bob Dickey?
00:39:11 Inflationary models, multiverse and cyclic cosmology
00:45:36 Evidence of bubble collisions in the CMB?
00:57:45 String theory and the multiverse
01:01:41 Outro
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Daniel Dennett: Do We Have Free Will?
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Welcome everyone to a fascinating deep dive with the late Daniel Dennett!
In our interview, we tackled fascinating problems like free will, human consciousness, ethics, and the philosophy of science. He also explained why he’s sounding the alarm on AI!
Shortly after our interview, Daniel sadly passed away at the age of 82. He was a renowned philosopher, thought-provoking writer, brilliant cognitive scientist, and vocal atheist. He was the co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies, the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, a member of the editorial board for The Rutherford Journal, and a co-founder of The Clergy Project.
Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, he was at the forefront of discussions on consciousness, free will, and the impact of Darwinian evolution on religious belief. Dennett's works, including "Breaking the Spell" and "Consciousness Explained," have provoked both admiration and controversy, challenging readers to reconsider deeply held beliefs about the mind and its relationship to the physical world. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have Dan on the show!
The world has truly lost an extraordinary soul and a groundbreaking thinker.
RIP
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:09:27 Judging a book by its cover
00:12:29 Dan's critique of Sam Harris's position on free will
00:21:43 The evolutionary advantage of music
00:29:01 Language, nonverbal communication, and artificial intelligence
00:34:33 Are brains computers?
00:46:04 Sounding the alarm on AI
00:51:38 Bioengineering and bioethics
00:57:21 Philosophy of physics
01:02:47 The evolution of academia
01:09:08 Audience questions
01:23:10 Outro
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Does Time Really Exist and How Can We Measure It w/ Chad Orzel
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Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad Orzel.
Chad is a professor of physics and science communicator renowned for his popular science books, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, Breakfast with Einstein, and How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com.
In his most recent book, A Brief History of Timekeeping, Chad revisits the delicate negotiations involved in Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea of time as an absolute and universal quantity.
From sundials to sandglasses and mechanical clocks, this sharp and engaging story isn't just about the science of timekeeping—it's a riveting tale encompassing politics, philosophy, and the very essence of space and time.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:07 Judging a book by its cover
00:05:07 Galileo’s telescope helmet
00:10:23 The connection between time and astronomy
00:13:11 Why is longitude so hard to measure?
00:15:32 The relativity of simultaneity
00:22:12 The future of education after COVID
00:25:55 The standard definition of time
00:31:19 Attosecond clocks
00:36:33 Why time is so much more perplexing than space
00:40:23 How to teach students new things
00:43:14 On education
00:49:05 Outro
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The Science and Wonder of Solar Eclipses: 4/8/24
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On April 8th, 2024, the USA will be treated to a rare celestial phenomenon—a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that temporarily darkens parts of the Earth. Astronomers and enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to witness this remarkable event and delve deeper into the mysteries of our solar system.
Today, I want to do a deep dive into solar eclipses so that you can better appreciate them, whether you’ll be able to see the one on Monday or not. Eclipses are awe-inspiring phenomena that bridge the gap between wonder and discovery and have fascinated humanity for millennia. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:37 Ancient observations
00:03:02 Cultural and religious significance
00:04:27 Scientific contributions
00:05:47 Practical applications
00:09:09 Solar eclipse of 2024
00:10:40 Outro
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Weinstein
So interesting! Did Weinstein ever talk to Donald Hoffman? Isn’t that what he’s looking for? Wow, a week later your guest is Hoffman, so great! Love all the insides from your podcast!
-PS: the conversation with Don Hoffman is an old Clubhouse talk from around two years ago, isn’t it? Maybe mention that in the show notes?
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Great interview with Sam Harris today!!
Inspiring!
I always walk away from the podcast smarter, but also more thoughtful. Clear recommendation to expand your knowledge horizon! 👍🏽
Good one
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