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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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Today on Into the Impossible, we're joined by the renowned cosmic journalist Rebecca Boyle.
As a lifelong lunar enthusiast, Rebecca has extensively studied how the Moon has shaped human history and life on Earth. Rebecca's new book, aptly titled ‘Our Moon,’ explores the mysteries of the Moon, from its crucial role in stabilizing Earth's orbit and shaping our climate to its influence on the evolution of life itself. Furthermore, she sheds light on how ancient civilizations used the Moon's phases to measure time, laying the foundations for scientific observations that continue to this day.
Today, she has kindly joined us to share her insights and discoveries. So, without further ado, let's dive right into this pure lunacy!
Rebecca Boyle is a journalist covering the cosmos, focusing on astronomy, space exploration, and history. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American, a contributing writer for Quanta Magazine and The Atlantic, and a frequent contributor at the New York Times, Popular Science, Smithsonian Air & Space, and many other publications. She has received numerous writing awards throughout her career, and her work has been anthologized multiple times in The Best American Science & Nature Writing. Boyle is a former newspaper reporter, a former Space Camp attendee, and a lifelong Moon enthusiast.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Judging a book by its cover
00:05:08 Rebecca’s personal connection to the Moon
00:11:16 The Moon in occultism and modern science
00:13:36 Women’s menstrual cycles and the Moon
00:16:03 The Moon’s impact on climate change on Earth
00:18:50 How Earth beat the odds
00:22:58 Early life formation and the impact of the Moon
00:26:48 Going back to the Moon and colonizing space
00:35:53 Audience questions
00:38:38 Outro
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When the JWST captured the first images of the earliest galaxies in our universe, scientists were shocked.
The galaxies appeared to be way too bright, way too big, and way too mature to have formed so soon after the Big Bang. This discovery has, rightfully so, sparked a massive debate among astrophysicists. Some even started to question the standard model of cosmology.
However, using new simulations, some astrophysicists decided to investigate this controversy. Among these extraordinarily talented and bright minds is today’s guest, Chris Hayward, founding member of the FIRE project.
Tune in to discover the truth about the mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 What is a FIRE simulation?
00:03:11 The mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn
00:12:36 How FIRE provides information on the maturity of a galaxy
00:16:18 Galaxy dynamics and black holes
00:18:50 How FIRE simulations can help resolve tensions in cosmology
00:27:32 “I was made for science.”
00:34:09 The experimental minimum
00:39:54 What if the universe is actually 26 billion years old?
00:43:35 What's next for this type of research?
00:47:25 Outro
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“What is it about Artificial Intelligence driving tech giants like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman? Why are they racing to develop and own these thinking machines while unsure of the harm they could cause us? Can we trust nation-states and NGOs to use their totalitarian strategies when they don’t truly understand the problems we face?”
Here today to discuss this with me are John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne, two extraordinarily bright minds in the field of artificial intelligence.
John Vervaeke is a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work and research are far-ranging, including topics such as human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI.
Shawn Coyne is a writer, editor, and publisher with over 30 years of experience. He has analyzed, acquired, edited, written, marketed, agented, or published 374 books, including dozens of bestsellers in all genres, generating more than $150,000,000 in revenue.
John and Shawn recently published Mentoring the Machines, a book in which they discuss the issues that others like to sweep under the rug. In today's episode of Into the Impossible, we'll tackle these issues with them!
Tune in.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:31 Judging a book by its cover
00:08:20 Psychology, alignment, and embodiment
00:16:20 AI’s impact on editing and publishing
00:20:39 Knowledge and wisdom
00:30:08 The true Turing test
00:37:05 Conscious machines
00:44:26 AI’s impact on education
00:53:30 Tailored audiobooks for kids
00:58:12 Promising intersections of AI and psychology
01:04:04 Outro
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Today’s guest needs no introduction…
Meet Sam Harris. Neuroscientist, philosopher, New York Times best-selling author, host of Making Sense, creator of Waking Up, and one of the most thought-provoking intellectuals of our time. Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, along with Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett, he fearlessly navigates even the most difficult of topics.
He’s a true advocate of reason and an explorer of the human condition. His ideas transcend boundaries, challenge our perceptions, and invite us to think deeply about the world around us. In our thought-provoking conversation, we wrestle with topics ranging from the existence of free will to psychedelic drugs, meditation, and religion.
Join us for an exploration of reason, morality, and consciousness like no other!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:10:18 Judging a book by its cover
00:13:37 Woke identitarian politics and recent developments in AI
00:25:43 Making your mind into a friend
00:30:52 Meditation and the nature of self
00:52:51 Slipping into psychopathy
01:00:59 The psychedelic experience
01:18:52 Who Sam relies on for external advice
01:25:42 On Trump’s narcissism
01:42:21 Musk’s ambition to colonize Mars
01:59:14 Does Sam miss academia?
02:08:51 Free will, consciousness, and scientific experimentation
02:52:32 Can AI have free will?
02:54:38 Should we teach kids religion?
03:03:50 Barbaric beliefs in different religions
03:18:46 Outro
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Today, we’re joined by a real hero of mine and mentor to millions around the world – dr. Robert Kirshner!
Robert is an astronomer of great renown. He is the Clowes Research Professor of Science at Harvard University and executive director of the Thirty Meter Telescope. This remarkable international scientific endeavor will radically change our understanding of the universe and our place within it. With its unprecedented design, the TMT will feature unique capabilities for exploring black holes, dark matter, and the possibility of life outside the solar system.
Tune in to learn more about Robert’s monumental discoveries and the most controversial telescope on Earth.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 Judging a book by its cover
00:03:29 The discovery of cosmic acceleration
00:08:18 The history of cosmic expansion, dark energy, and the density of the universe
00:22:51 Balancing confidence and humility in scientific research
00:25:21 Telescope technology and its applications in astronomy
00:35:05 Did the Big Bang never happen?
00:39:54 The most controversial telescope on Earth
00:56:49 What would Robert do differently?
01:00:21 Outro
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What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing less?
Sounds crazy, but as per today’s extraordinary guest, it’s true! Meet Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and other books that offer a refreshing departure from the hustle culture that pervades modern society.
Instead of advocating for endless multitasking and shallow engagement, Newport champions the art of deep work – the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks, producing results that are not only profound but also deeply satisfying.
Today, he presents his newest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.
Join us as we explore the potential beyond the constant hustle and bustle of modern life and discover what you can accomplish by doing not more but fewer things!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:50 Judging a book by its cover
00:07:48 The meandering path of productivity
00:13:54 The importance of time blocking
00:17:47 Working on fewer things
00:26:48 Controlling time and scheduling
00:31:02 Quality over quantity
00:45:31 Cal’s thoughts on writing books
00:53:37 Galileo’s scientific legacy and engaging with new ideas
01:12:44 What’s your five-year plan?
01:22:06 The potentials and dangers of AI
01:33:45 The value of technology in education
01:54:14 Outro
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Katherine Brodsky recently hosted an interview with the one and only Elon Musk. I had the privilege of joining them and used my opportunity to confront Elon about Starlink, AI, and his plan to colonize Mars! Enjoy.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:44 Starlink and Cosmic Microwave Background Research
00:06:57 A True Turing Test
00:09:54 Can We Break Physics?
00:11:24 Dying on Mars
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What do you get when you combine the minds of a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and an outstanding artist?
The Warped Side of Our Universe by Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran! A remarkable book that explores Thorne's astrophysical discoveries through poetic verse and otherworldly paintings.
Today, Kip and Lia will guide us through the process of creating their wonderful book. Tune in!
Kip Thorne is a theoretical physicist known for his contributions to gravitational physics and astrophysics. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with Rainer Weiss and Barry Barish for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves.
Lia Halloran is an award-winning painter and photographer. She received her BFA at UCLA and her MFA in Painting in Printmaking at Yale. She serves as Associate Professor of Art and Director of the Painting and Drawing Department at Chapman University in Orange, CA.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Judging a book by its cover
00:04:46 What would Stephen Hawking make of the LIGO detector?
00:08:04 The color choices in the book
00:11:55 The origin story of their collaboration
00:21:33 The two cultures and the scientific revolution
00:33:16 Teaching arts and physics
00:44:42 Fermilab and the intersection of arts and science
00:51:10 Is the Big Bang too good to be true?
00:59:45 The criticisms of LIGO
01:08:16 What motivates Kip and Lia?
01:14:41 Kip’s bet with Stephen Hawking
01:15:54 Can human beings be replaced?
01:21:28 Kip’s book Gravitation
01:25:20 The most magical human invention
01:29:14 What were Kip and Lia wrong about?
01:34:05 Advice for their younger selves
01:37:26 Outro
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There are few concepts in physics as frequently discussed but as poorly understood as dark matter. After all, we don’t even know what it’s made of!
However, there are many potential candidates, and I had the pleasure of explaining them in my interview with Arvin Ash. We also talked about the fascinating possibility of detecting gravitational waves from the polarization of the CMB and why it is very likely that there is, in fact, no life outside of Earth.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:37 What is the CMB?
00:01:25 What is the polarization of the CMB?
00:04:49 What is the evidence for cosmic inflation?
00:05:46 What is the leading contender for dark matter?
00:11:51 There may be no other life in the universe!
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Whether or not there is free will has tortured scientists from many fields since philosophers in ancient Greece started wondering about it.
But for one scientist, there’s no question about it…
Meet neuroendocrinology researcher, bestselling author, and Stanford University professor – Robert Sapolsky! Sapolsky’s journey has led him from studying stress and neuronal degeneration in wild baboons in Kenya to exploring the relationship between schizotypal disorders and the emergence of shamanism and the major Western religions.
But more recently, Sapolsky has plunged into philosophical waters, studying free will, or rather the lack thereof, to come up with A Science of Life Without Free Will.
Today, he’s here to present his case! Tune in.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 How can we understand free will without understanding consciousness?
00:04:30 Panpsychism
00:07:25 Quantum indeterminacy and free will
00:15:17 Do baboons have free will?
00:19:36 Are there levels of determinism?
00:30:46 The neuroscience of free will
00:37:42 Free will, ethics, and a criminal justice reform
00:45:58 Punishment and justice in Judaism
00:54:37 God’s omniscience and free will
01:01:16 What can we learn from baboons?
01:05:26 The most magical discovery
01:08:11 What did Robert change his mind on?
01:10:08 Outro
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Should we believe in science? Is there any room to scrutinize the scientific method? And does Eric Lerner have a point?
Recently, my dear colleagues, Dr. Anastasia Bendebury and Dr. Michael Shilo DeLay joined me at UCSD to discuss how scientists come to conclusions about the world, the role of belief in science, and what we can learn from modern controversies in cosmology.
Dr. Anastasia Bendebury and Dr. Michael Shilo DeLay are scientists and explorers who host the weekly podcast DemystifySci. Each week, they interview a new theorist about the ideas that will rewrite our understanding of nature.
Join us as we explore the complexities of science and the scientific method!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Should we believe in science?
00:07:07 The nature of science and truth
00:11:31 What is the scientific method?
00:17:17 Controversies in modern cosmology
00:33:27 Does Eric Lerner have a point?
00:35:08 On paradigm shifts
00:41:01 Back to the scientific method
00:43:09 Outro
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There is a lot of talk about how to make money with Bitcoin…
But how does it actually work? What are the physics behind it? And can Bitcoin replace the US dollar?
Here today to answer all of these questions and more is Michael Saylor. Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded and led MicroStrategy, which provides business intelligence, mobile software, and cloud-based services. Saylor authored the 2012 book The Mobile Wave: How Mobile Intelligence Will Change Everything. He is also the sole trustee of Saylor Academy, a provider of free online education. As of 2016, Saylor has been granted 31 patents and has 9 additional applications under review.
MicroStrategy added $175 million of Bitcoin to its holdings in September 2020 and another $50 million in early December 2020. On December 11, 2020, MicroStrategy announced that it had sold $650 million in convertible senior notes, taking on debt to increase its Bitcoin holdings to over $1 billion worth. On December 21, 2020, MicroStrategy announced their total holdings, including 70,470 bitcoins purchased for $1.125 billion at an average price of $15,964 per bitcoin. Saylor, who controls 70% of MicroStrategy's shares, dismissed concerns by observers that the move is turning MicroStrategy into a Bitcoin investment firm or exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:39 Judging a book by its cover
00:04:59 What's the next (6th?) technology wave?
00:08:52 The next megatrend: Virtualization
00:17:01 Why are there ridges on coins?
00:19:20 Where does gold come from, and can virtual currencies replace real ones?
00:32:41 Why is blockchain so great now?
00:37.53 Risk management in science and all things.
00:57:16 The physics of Bitcoin
01:33:35 What is your ethical will?
01:38:54 What would you put on your billion-year monument?
01:40:59 What mystified you as a 20-year-old that has come to pass?
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