How Being Wrong in Science Can Lead to Great Breakthroughs w/ Rocky Kolb [Ep. 462]

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Brian Keating

Science, Physics, Natural Sciences

4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 How can embracing mistakes, challenging common assumptions, and daring to be wrong lead to groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology? Here to talk about why being wrong might actually be a good thing is the legendary astrophysicist Rocky Kolb. Rocky, a professor at the University of Chicago, is known for his work on the early universe and dark matter. With decades of experience under his belt, Rocky explains the tricky balance between confidence and humility in science. Tune in to learn more about the interplay of ego, humility, and science! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Judging a book by its cover 04:29 Humility, ego and science 14:50 Controversies in cosmology 21:06 Neutrinos and dark matter 24:26 The role of data in cosmology 35:46 Ethics and responsibility in science 43:48 Arthur C Clarke questions 48:01 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Rocky Kolb: 📚 Blind Watcher Of The Sky: https://a.co/d/aw0qZDt ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What happens when the boldest minds in science admit they could be wrong?
0:05.2	How should scientists balance arrogance and ego?
0:09.4	And how can having a dose of humility drive breakthrough discoveries. Embracing mistakes and challenging
0:15.5	assumptions daring to be wrong can lead to crown-breaking discoveries and cosmology.
0:21.6	Here today to explore these thought-provoking questions and
0:25.2	more is Rocky Kolb, an inspiration to millions and a renowned astrophysicist and professor
0:31.2	at the University of Chicago with decades of experience exploring the mysteries of the universe from dark matter to the Hubble tension
0:38.2	Rocky shares his insights and thoughts on the interplay between ego and humility and science.
0:44.0	Join us as we dive deep in this in-person interview recorded this summer,
0:48.0	the University of Chicago, to explore the mysteries of the Cosmos
0:52.0	with one of my biggest heroes Rocky Called.
0:54.6	Let's go.
0:55.6	Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
1:06.0	Open the pod bay doors.
1:10.0	Rocky, thanks for meeting with me.
1:12.0	Well, I'm happy to do it.
1:13.6	So much fun.
1:14.8	Always been a big fan of your career,
1:16.3	and we've had too few opportunities to meet in person,
1:19.0	but you're gracious enough to lend me
1:20.9	some of your summer vacation.
1:22.0	I really appreciate it. You're a fan favorite on the
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