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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 18 hours 53 minutes
Brian Keating Discusses the Ultimate Issues of Life With Dennis Prager
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?
episode 411: Searching for Alien Earths with Lisa Kaltenegger
Today, Lisa Kaltenegger, an award-winning astrophysicist and astrobiologist (and the founding director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell) will take us on an exciting journey through space in search of habitable planets and life.
episode 408: Exploring the Scientific Validity of the Multiverse Theory w/ Paul Halpern
The multiverse has captured the imagination of scientists and thinkers for centuries, sparking debates in physics, philosophy, and beyond.
episode 405: Daniel Dennett: Do We Have Free Will?
Welcome everyone to a fascinating deep dive with the late Daniel Dennett!
episode 402: Does Time Really Exist and How Can We Measure It w/ Chad Orzel
Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad Orzel.
The Science and Wonder of Solar Eclipses: 4/8/24
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.
episode 399: How Our Moon Shaped the Course of Human History and Humankind w/ Rebecca Boyle
Today on Into the Impossible, we're joined by the renowned cosmic journalist Rebecca Boyle.
episode 396: Chris Hayward: Lerner and Gupta Are WRONG About the Big Bang
When the JWST captured the first images of the earliest galaxies in our universe, scientists were shocked.
episode 393: Why ChatGPT Can’t Tell Compelling Stories (Yet) w/ John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne
“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?”