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
episode 387: Why Are People Protesting Against a Telescope? | Robert Kirshner
Today, we’re joined by a real hero of mine and mentor to millions around the world – dr. Robert Kirshner!
episode 385: Cal Newport: Want to Be More Productive? Do LESS
What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing less?
My conversation with Elon Musk: Cosmology, AI, and Dying on Mars
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 and AI! Enjoy.
episode 382: Bringing Astrophysics to Life Through Art with Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran
What do you get when you combine the minds of a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and an outstanding artist?
episode 380: What Is Dark Matter Really Made Of?
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!
episode 378: Why There’s No Such Thing as Free Will w/ Robert Sapolsky
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…
episode 376: Should We BELIEVE In Science? DemystifySci & Brian Keating
Should we believe in science? Is there any room to scrutinize the scientific method? And does Eric Lerner have a point?
episode 375: Michael Saylor: The Thermodynamics of Bitcoin EXPLAINED (2021)
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?
episode 374: Discover the Joy of Science w/ Jim Al-Khalili
What can science learn from poetry? Can you teach someone to become a scientist? And what’s the biggest source of hype in science right now?
episode 373: New COLD WAR Over Computer Chips? w/ Chris Miller
If there's one key factor securing America's economic prosperity and military superiority, it's not oil; it's chips.