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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.
Tune in!
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?!
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!
Tune in.
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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What’s the relationship between matter and space-time? What’s the fundamental nature of reality? And how should we, as science communicators, push back against anti-scientific BS?
These are just some of the topics I had the pleasure of discussing with Tevin Naidu. Tevin is a medical doctor, philosopher, and ethicist whose academic work spans theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, and the philosophy and ethics of science, mind, and mental health.
Tune in and join us for this thought-provoking conversation!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:36 - What are space, time, and matter?
00:07:11 - How I approach theoretical physics
00:12:43 - How my podcast changed my perspective
00:18:58 - How to "push back" against BS with respectful, open discourse
00:28:50 - Origin of the word podcast and inspiration for Into The Impossible
00:33:55 - Historic moments captured by humans
00:41:21 - Fundamental nature of reality
00:45:02 - Debunking Terrence Howard's JRE comments
00:57:25 - Religion & atheism
01:04:07 - My thoughts on the success of Into The Impossible
01:08:38 - Thoughts on trusting NASA, evidence for alien life, and extraterrestrial tech
01:14:54 - Outro
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Enjoy this thorough conversation between me and the one and only Jordan Peterson, in which we discuss many long-standing cosmological theories, from the Big Bang to the expansion of the universe, and why we might be completely wrong… about everything!
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned Canadian psychologist, best-selling author, public speaker, media commentator, and podcast host. He has lectured at prestigious universities, published numerous scientific papers, and developed online programs to help individuals explore their personalities and improve their lives.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:15 My primary focus of concern
00:05:06 How far back can we look?
00:07:36 Visible light vs. microwave radiation
00:15:31 Olbers paradox
00:21:32 The accelerating universe
00:32:59 What we know and don't know about the early universe
00:48:24 A consequence of dust
00:55:57 The initial state of the universe prior to the elemental state
01:01:52 Eintein’s happiest thought
01:09:21 Everything hinges on curvature
01:12:11 Inflation and the multiverse
01:21:39 Lean into that which would devastate you
01:26:47 Scientists and religion
01:34:02 What happened on the dust front?
01:42:54 The status of the quantum fluctuation field agglomeration theory
01:45:20 A little story from Exodus and outro
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How did life begin? What makes us human? Why do we get sick and grow old?
For more than half a century, we've searched for answers to these questions in DNA. But after a series of groundbreaking discoveries, attention has turned to RNA, the long-overlooked molecule that is now at the heart of biology's greatest mysteries.
Here today, to shed light on this topic, is none other than the Nobel laureate Thomas Cech. Thomas shared the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Sidney Altman for their discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. He discovered that RNA could cut strands of RNA itself, suggesting that life might have started as RNA, and found that RNA can not only transmit instructions but also speed up the necessary reactions.
His upcoming book, The Catalyst, promises to bring years of pioneering research to the forefront, demonstrating how RNA holds the key to understanding life on Earth—from its very origins to our future.
Join us as we explore the most transformative breakthroughs in biology and beyond on this episode of Into the Impossible!
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:17 What is life?
02:05 Judging a book by its cover
05:44 Does profit drive innovation?
10:51 The RNA breakthrough
14:40 Is DNA a one-trick pony?
24:54 Panspermia, DNA and RNA
29:25 RNA’s role in the end of life
37:01 CRISPR
42:09 Are DNA and RNA the only two informational molecules?
46:57 The future of education
51:38 The greatest thing humans have ever done
53:08 What Thomas has been wrong about
54:22 Outro
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Is there hope for humanity?
In light of the numerous challenges we face today, from political to environmental crises, it seems like there isn’t.
But according to today’s esteemed guest Marcelo Gleiser, there’s still hope! However, we need to shift our perspective, recognize our place in the universe, and rediscover our connection to the natural world.
These are topics he thoroughly explored in his most recent book: The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future. I used our interview to ask him a few questions that came to my mind when I was reading this wonderful book.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:11 Judging a book by its cover
00:09:44 Copernicus’ heliocentric model
00:15:57 The perfect cosmological principle
00:21:14 Crises in cosmology
00:26:38 Humans, the natural world, and biocentrism
00:38:05 But what about technological progress?
00:42:16 Information theory, panspermia, and exoplanets
00:55:33 The origins of life and unifying theories
01:00:39 On a more optimistic note
01:05:28 AI’s impact on education
01:11:30 Audience questions
01:26:21 Outro
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Why do physicists fight philosophers?
A couple of months ago, I was invited to Robinson Erhardt’s podcast to discuss the expansion and inflation of the universe, the relationship between theory and experiment in cosmology, gravitational waves, my brainchild, the BICEP experiment, and a lot more. Enjoy!
Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in between: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxwneBx6apV1mQ7CbWKfXQ
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:15 Brian the Builder
00:07:15 The Theory of Cosmological Expansion?
00:23:48 The Origins of Inflation
00:31:47 On Theory and Experiment in Astrophysics
00:41:55 On Gravitational Waves and Inflation
00:58:27 BICEP Tech Specs
01:12:01 What Did BICEP Find?
01:26:46 The Simons Array
01:30:37 On Eric Weinstein’s Theory of Everything
01:36:44 Outro
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Are experts failing us?
While there is no clear answer to this question, it is clear that there is a growing public distrust of experts and institutions, and even more clear that this has severe consequences for society and science.
Join me and my colleague Eric Weinstein as we explore this issue, dig deep into the reasons for this skepticism, from political pressures to historical deceptions, and hypothesize potential solutions!
Eric Weinstein is an American managing director of Thiel Capital, Peter Thiel's investment firm, a position he has held since 2015. Though not an academic physicist, he proposed a unified theory of physics in 2013. He and his brother Bret Weinstein coined the term Intellectual Dark Web to refer to an informal group of pundits. Eric is a vocal critic of modern academic hierarchies and advocates for advances in scientific theory over an emphasis on experimental results. We discuss funding, academic freedom, and theoretical vs experimental physics.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:33 Giving platforms to unorthodox thinkers
00:03:39 Eric on the collapse of institutional trust
00:06:25 The decline in the reputation of universities and their impact
00:11:49 Need for reconciliation over COVID-related lies
00:24:08 Dangers of misinformation
00:28:04 The complicated relationship between national security and science
00:40:57 Eric’s vision for re-establishing trust in the scientific community
01:08:14 Outro
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You know what's better than a 250k sub celebration?
Nothing!
I am immensely grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. There is nothing I love more than engaging with all of you and sharing my passion for the impossible every day.
To celebrate and commemorate this crazy milestone, I've asked for questions on all my channels, and today, I'm going to answer them all!
So, without further ado, let’s get right Into the Impossible!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:37 Does time have any relationship with temperature?
00:07:18 On losing the Nobel Prize
00:14:07 How much do I get paid?
00:16:43 Why do we prioritize studying the minutiae?
00:22:35 How do we know that the CMB occurred 380,000 years after the Big Bang?
00:27:52 The greatest challenge of our educational system
00:36:04 Why I’m not convinced by determinism
00:41:52 The reality of podcasting and money
00:50:01 Is it time to stop taking Sam Harris seriously?
00:56:24 Problems in our educational system and the prestige of physics
01:08:30 How do I explain my work at cocktail parties?
01:11:56 Could gravity be massive?
01:15:00 Could the universe be an infinite multidimensional fractal?
01:24:43 Gravitational lensing
01:28:00 How many galaxies does the universe contain?
01:30:57 Joe Rogan’s mini-me?
01:36:37 Does dark matter even exist?
01:39:50 My favorite meteorites, Starlink and the Simons Observatory
01:43:29 Extra interdimensional beings?
01:48:30 Are there various ways to solve the Hubble tension?
01:54:50 Outro
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The acceleration of the expansion of the universe is one of the fundamental questions in cosmology.
Scientists believe that dark energy is driving and accelerating the expansion; however, there is a discrepancy between the predicted amount of dark energy in the universe and our theoretical calculations based on the properties of fundamental particles.
To get to the bottom of this, today's guest, Professor Claudia de Rham, proposed a new theory of "massive gravity" that could solve this “impossible” riddle.
Claudia de Rham is a Swiss theoretical physicist at Imperial College London. She is known for her work at the intersection of gravity, cosmology, and particle physics. She won the 2020 Blavatnik Young Scientist Award for reviving the theory of massive gravity and has made significant contributions to understanding dark energy, dark matter, and gravity. Her research focuses on modified theories of gravity, including massive gravity and Galileon gravity.
Join us as we explore the true nature of gravity and the beauty of falling!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:19 Mass of the graviton
00:08:20 Judging a book by its cover
00:15:20 Could AI experience the joy of falling?
00:20:07 The speed of gravity
00:22:55 How would a breathing mode manifest itself?
00:34:08 Extra dimensions
00:40:00 Do we need a quantum theory of gravity?
00:45:00 Nothing happens at the Planck length
00:50:27 Quantum nature of gravity
00:55:34 Outro
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In this personal conversation with a long-time friend of the show, Lawrence Krauss, I talk about my origins, my passion for physics, how I started researching the CMB, the BICEP experiments, my relationship with religion and Judaism, and much more. Tune in!
Lawrence M. Krauss is a highly acclaimed theoretical physicist, commentator, bestselling author, President of The Origins Project Foundation, and host of the Origins Podcast. Among his many significant scientific contributions was the 1995 proposal that most of the Universe's energy resides in empty space.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:38 My origins
00:09:27 The importance of reading science and sci-fi
00:20:11 My passion for physics
00:30:49 On religion & my relationship with Judaism
00:49:35 Why I research the CMB
01:05:12 The BICEP experiments
01:17:39 The rush to publish
01:23:24 Inflation theory and the multiverse
01:35:52 Simons Array and Simons Observatory
01:51:37 Outro
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A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with James Altucher. James is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author, and host of The James Altucher show.
In the first part of our interview, James wanted to learn more about black holes, wormholes, and the origin of the universe, so we explored these topics in detail. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:37 IQ and intelligence
00:01:40 History of the alphabet and Rosetta Stone
00:03:12 Recent JWST discoveries and black holes
00:07:19 The relationship between time and gravity
00:11:51 Falling into a black hole
00:23:39 Mathematics vs. physics
00:27:53 What happened with Mercury?
00:33:00 Why is there dark matter?
00:35:45 The concept of a wormhole
00:38:07 Limits of the speed of light and Einstein’s relativity
00:49:47 Outro
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Ever wondered what happens when the realms of physics and philosophy collide?
You get an unparalleled intellectual odyssey that goes far beyond the limits of traditional discourse. Join me and the renowned philosopher and computer engineer Bernardo Kastrup as we explore the nature of reality, the mind-body problem, psychedelics, AI, and some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology.
Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.
He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the ‘Casimir Effect’ of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).
Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured in Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association, and Big Think, among others. Bernardo’s most recent book is The Idea of the World: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit www.bernardokastrup.com.
Our thought-provoking conversation was led by Fidias Panayiotou, who took us on an exciting journey from empirical observations to abstract speculations.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:11 My thoughts on Bernardo’s theory
00:23:41 The true potential of AI
00:39:11 Spirituality and God
00:45:47 Bernardo’s experiences with psychedelics
00:55:51 How I discovered Galileo
01:02:42 The problem of fine-tuning
01:07:50 Getting lost in abstraction
01:15:05 Why I have a podcast
01:24:37 The case for idealism
01:33:25 Why you should be interested in astrophysics
01:37:14 Outro
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Join Eric Metaxas and me for a thought-provoking discussion on the origins of the Universe, the Big Bang theory, and the multiverse. I also share my personal experience of almost winning the Nobel Prize and how it changed my perspective on the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
Eric Metaxas is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Bonhoeffer and many other books, including Is Atheism Dead?, Martin Luther, Amazing Grace, and Letter to the American Church, which was made into a full-length documentary by the same name. Metaxas’s latest book is Religionless Christianity: God’s Answer to Evil. He has written over thirty children’s books, including the bestsellers Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving and It’s Time to Sleep, My Love, illustrated by Nancy Tillman. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He hosts Socrates in the City and the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show — “The Show about Everything!” — which also airs as a weekly TV program on TBN.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:17 Losing the Nobel Prize
00:03:56 Looking into the past with telescopes
00:14:39 The origin of the universe
00:21:04 What happened before the Big Bang?
00:27:32 Does the standard model imply multiverses?
00:38:29 Faith, science, and the multiverse
00:48:34 Outro
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In 1969, Apollo 11 was the first crewed mission to land on the Moon.
Or was it?
According to conspiracy theorists, it's obvious that the moon landing was faked. Now, I don't usually pay much attention to such claims, but a few days ago Joe Rogan published a new episode of his podcast, in which he hosted none other than Bart Sibrel himself, giving him a platform to spread his anti-science nonsense to millions of people around the world.
So, as a scientist, more specifically an astrophysicist, I feel that it is my duty to debunk his claims one by one and to explain the science behind the Apollo 11 mission.
Tune in!
Bart Sibrel on Joe Rogan full video β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/P7xu0t9dTbI?si=9NzaGK7R0fgKcaDm
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:26 Getting the terminology right
00:03:11 Wind on the Moon
00:04:57 Magnetic fields and radiation
00:08:48 Going to Antarctica
00:10:50 Let’s look at the evidence
00:17:00 Why are so many people defending the moon landing?
00:20:14 The science behind the Moon landing
00:33:37 Back to the Moon!
00:39:23 Outro
References:
• Moon had magnetic field at least a billion years longer than thought https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/09/moon-had-magnetic-field-at-least-a-billion-years-longer-than-thought-study
• A Real Dynamo: Moon’s Magnetic Field Lasted Far Longer Than ... https://www.space.com/37756-moon-magnetic-field-lasted-billion-years-longer.html
• Magnetic fields on the moon are the remnant of an ancient core ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201015173133.htm
• Mystery of Moon’s Magnetic Field Deepens | Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mystery-moons-magnetic-field-deepens/
• How strong is Sun magnetic field on Moon surface? And on Mars? https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/41246/how-strong-is-sun-magnetic-field-on-moon-surface-and-on-mars
• A Study of the Magnetic Field of Moon - NASA/ADS https://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1962IAUS...14...45D
• Lunar Laser Ranging experiments - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Laser_Ranging_experiments
• How NASA Uses Simple Technology to Track Lunar Missions https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/how-nasa-uses-simple-technology-to-track-lunar-missions/
• Tests of Gravity Using Lunar Laser Ranging - SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/article/10.12942/lrr-2010-7
• Next-generation Laser Ranging at Lunar Geophysical Network and ... https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/PSJ/ac6c25/pdf
• International Laser Ranging Service - NASA https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov
SEISMOGRAPH
INDIA AND CHINA
• Independent Verification
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has taken high-definition photos of the Apollo landing sites, capturing the Lunar Module descent stages and the tracks left by the astronauts. This provides independent verification of the landings, as the LRO is a separate spacecraft not involved in the original Apollo missions.
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There are many stories, notions, and theories about what might happen if the development of artificial intelligence goes wrong. But what if it goes right? What if we develop superintelligence safely, govern it well, and make good use of it?
These are the profound questions that today’s esteemed guest, Nick Bostrom, has explored in his highly anticipated new book, Deep Utopia.
Nick is a Professor at Oxford University, where he heads the Future of Humanity Institute as its founding director. He is the most-cited professional philosopher in the world aged 50 or under and is the author of some 200 publications, including Anthropic Bias (2002), Global Catastrophic Risks (2008), Human Enhancement (2009), and Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014), a New York Times bestseller.
With a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, he is a leading expert in this field so without further ado, let’s dive right into his beautiful utopia!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:37 Judging a book by its cover
00:06:01 Failed utopian experiments
00:10:47 The future of work
00:16:16 The limits to growth and superintelligence
00:28:30 Simulation hypothesis
00:39:14 The potential for AI alignment
00:47:53 Why Nick hopes there are no aliens
00:50:19 Audience questions
01:03:49 Outro
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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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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.
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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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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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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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