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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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Are Aliens Artificial Intelligence? w/ Chris Sweat
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Are aliens artificial intelligence? What’s the deal with string theory? And how are campus politics affecting our classrooms?
I had the pleasure of discussing all of this and more with Christopher Sweat, a highly opinionated thinker and analyst. Christopher started his career as a tinkerer, fascinated by computers, flights, and racing simulators.
His practical and theoretical understanding of AI, computer science, and cybersecurity led him to become a tech consultant for large enterprises. He’s also the host of A Rant, a podcast for impromptu intellectual dialogue.
This is our second interview, this time led by Chris and with me in the hot seat. Accordingly, we talked about things close to my heart – string theory, God, spacetime, aliens, Israel, and more.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What’s it like to be a guest on Joe Rogan Experience
02:55 What is cosmology?
06:18 God and physics
11:27 Biggest crises in modern cosmology
14:51 What is space-time?
18:27 Do aliens exist, and are they AI?
24:52 Eric Weinstein’s critique of string theory
35:56 Campus politics
40:52 Outro
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Rajendra Gupta On Tired Light and the REAL Age of the Universe
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Is the universe twice as old as we thought?
Current estimates suggest that the Big Bang occurred 13.8 billion years ago. But today, we’re joined by Rajendra Gupta, a luminary in the field of cosmology who claims that the universe is actually 26.7 billion years old. I've invited him on the show so he can make a case for his claims!
Professor Gupta is a theoretical physicist currently teaching astrophysics to senior undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, the dynamics of the universe under evolutionary physical constants beyond the standard model, CMB, JWST, BAO, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the large-scale structure and formation of galaxies, dark matter, and dark energy.
To say I am thrilled to have him on the show for the second time would be an understatement.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Judging Rajendra’s paper
05:34 Changing cosmic constants
10:45 Tired light hypothesis
13:58 Falsifying the notion that the universe is 26 billion years old
18:57 Falsifying tired light
21:41 The Big Bang and galaxy formation
28:31 Hybrid model of dark energy
33:27 The expanding universe
36:41 Audience questions
44:20 Outro
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Astrophysicist Exposes UFO Whistleblower David Grusch
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How likely is it that aliens exist? How credible are the testimonies of David Grusch, Ryan Graves, and other UFO whistleblowers? Does antigravity defy the laws of physics? And do US universities have a problem with free speech?
I had the pleasure of exploring these issues on The Danny Jones Podcast. A podcast that exists to bring fringe cultures to a broad audience through thoughtful storytelling and beautiful cinematography.
In our thought-provoking conversation, Danny and I challenged the boundaries of free thinking. And let me tell you, whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode is worth a listen.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 - Harvard, Hamas, and Israel
00:14:49 - Keating vs. Jack Sarfatti on string theory
00:17:44 - Physics can't prove anything
00:20:06 - David Grusch
00:26:36 - Existence of alien life
00:34:16 - Radar spoofing technology
00:43:27 - Likelihood ratio test
00:50:56 - UFO "Zoo hypothesis"
00:54:56 - Ryan Graves's account of "Cube inside a Sphere" UFO
01:01:30 - Radar reflectors or UFOs?
01:08:33 - Antigravity research went dark
01:12:03 - Does antigravity defy the laws of physics?
01:20:06 - Tic Tac UFO physics
01:28:18 - Outro
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How to Teach Physics to Students Without Lecturing with Eric Mazur
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Imagine walking into a classroom where the students are the ones driving the discussion. Where curiosity and collaboration have replaced rote memorization. A place where traditional education has been turned on its head, and the power of learning is placed directly in the hands of those who seek it.
It's almost hard to imagine such a classroom after having studied in our current education system, right? But today’s guest on Into the Impossible has turned this unlikely fantasy into a reality by developing an active learning system that engages students rather than just lecturing them.
Meet Eric Mazur, physicist, educator, and mastermind behind peer instruction. Eric is a professor of physics and applied physics at Harvard University, and today, he’s here to discuss the past, present, and future of our education system.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What is peer instruction?
10:54 Are professors necessary in the classroom?
17:37 Are lectures an effective way to teach?
23:39 Using technology in the classroom
28:11 Hiring good teachers and professors
31:41 The problem with grading
36:56 Tenure system in academia
41:36 Which subjects would Eric make compulsory
44:41 Outro
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Adam Frank: Are We About to Discover Alien Life?
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Are we alone in the universe?
This question has intrigued thinkers for centuries. Now, we finally have the tools and theoretical frameworks to explore the possibility of alien life scientifically. But how far have we come in our search? And are we close to finally finding our otherworldly neighbors?
Here today to help us answer these questions is none other than Professor Adam Frank. Adam is an astrophysicist and astrobiologist at the University of Rochester. His ground-breaking work has transformed our understanding of the universe and life itself.
In this episode of Into the Impossible, we explore the scientific frontier of detecting aliens, the incredible potential of new technologies like the JWST, and how to evaluate extraordinary claims about UFOs and other phenomena.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:18 Does Adam agree with Carl Sagan?
00:04:44 Judging a book by its cover
00:08:51 What are the odds?
00:15:09 Does space equal life?
00:27:02 Addressing the replication crisis in astrobiology
00:31:49 Theoretical frameworks for understanding extraterrestrial life
00:34:38 Technology for discovering extraterrestrial life
00:39:38 There is no Fermi paradox!
00:44:59 Rare Earth hypothesis
00:48:55 Video “evidence” of UFOs
00:54:34 Audience questions
01:08:21 Outro
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Is There a CRISIS in Cosmology? with Abhijit Chavda
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Is there a crisis in cosmology?!
Well, not exactly. You see, there’s not just one crisis in cosmology. There are many crises! But don’t worry, that’s a good thing. Crises are what scientists live for!
And what a time it is to be a cosmologist. We are at the forefront of uncovering the universe’s greatest mysteries, and we get to play with cutting-edge technology!
Recently, I got to share this passion of mine with Abhijit Chavda’s audience on his incredible show. We discussed the new and exciting breakthroughs that have been making headlines recently. But we also dove fearlessly into some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology that have been agitating the minds of thinkers for centuries.
It was delightful to discuss the current state and future of cosmology. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 Recent breakthroughs in cosmology and galaxy clustering
00:06:22 Mission and impact of the Simons Observatory
00:12:05 Recent crises in cosmology
00:26:55 Insights from James Webb Space Telescope
00:34:41 Event Horizon Telescope and Sagittarius A* findings
00:38:21 Theoretical and observational challenges in cosmology
00:44:04 Is the multiverse theory dangerous for science and society?
00:47:03 Antisemitism on campuses and academic freedom
01:00:42 Israel's unlikely supporter, India
01:07:12 Outro
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