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Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Could a black hole erase your past? Wipe out every memory, every detail, that makes you who you are? That’s just one of the crazy questions we explore as we encounter the insane paradoxes of black holes. Black holes don’t just trap matter. They trap information too. This is what makes them one of the greatest mysteries of our universe. They challenge our fundamental understanding of physics and our reality. Everything we know about our world breaks down when we confront their mystifying properties. Today's guest, Marcus Chown, has spent years tracing the history of black holes—not just the science, but also the brilliant scientists who gave us the knowledge and insight into these marvels. From equations scribbled in the trenches of WWI to a vanishing dark star in the 1970s, Marcus takes us on a journey from discovery to understanding…of all that we know so far. His latest book, A Crack in Everything, tells the astonishing story of how black holes went from absurd fantasy to perhaps the fundamental phenomenon that shapes our entire reality. — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:09 The most terrifying object in the universe 00:03:05 Judging a book by its cover 00:05:10 Paradoxes and information in black holes 00:10:26 Historical figures and black holes 00:23:23 The future of black hole research 00:34:44 Are black holes responsible for our existence? 00:38:53 Do black holes create universes? 00:44:06 Human stories that didn’t make it into the book 00:59:37 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Marcus Chown: 📚 A Crack in Everything: https://a.co/d/5KI9iZK ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 This conversation explores the life and legacy of Richard Feynman, exploring his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project, his unique personality, and his innovative teaching methods. Feynman's contributions to physics and his playful approach to science are highlighted, alongside the complexities of his character and the lasting impact he has had on future generations of scientists. - Key Takeaways: 00:00 The Call to Arms: Feynman's Early Involvement in WWII 03:08 Los Alamos: The Birthplace of the Atomic Bomb 06:01 Feynman's Playful Genius: Safe-Cracking and Curiosity 08:52 The Personal and Professional: Feynman's Complex Life 12:13 Feynman's Iconoclastic Nature and Humor 15:07 The Legacy of Richard Feynman: A Lasting Impact 18:01 Feynman's Approach to Learning and Teaching 20:49 The Man Behind the Genius: Feynman's Flaws and Foibles - Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join 📚 Get a copy of my books: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, with life-changing interviews with 9 Nobel Prizewinners: https://a.co/d/03ezQFu My tell-all cosmic memoir Losing the Nobel Prize: http://amzn.to/2sa5UpA The first-ever audiobook from Galileo: Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems: Ptolemaic and Copernican https://a.co/d/iZPi9Un Follow me to ask questions of my guests: 🏄♂️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list; just click here: http://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Detailed Blog posts here: https://briankeating.com/blog 🎙️ Listen on audio-only platforms: https://briankeating.com/podcast #universe #podcast #briankeating #intotheimpossible #science #astronomy #cosmology #cosmicmicrowavebackground #intotheimpossible #briankeating #richardfeynman #manhattanproject #atomicbomb #losalamos #physics #teaching #curiosity #legacy #science #nobelprize Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What happens when a civilization begins to doubt its own foundations, dismissing facts, evidence, and even reason for not being woke enough? In an age where biology, history, warfare, and even science are increasingly shaped by ideology, what does it mean to defend truth at all? Douglas Murray, one of the most influential public intellectuals worldwide, has spent his career warning us that the West is in trouble, not because of external threats, but because we ourselves have begun to question the values that built our ideals, our history, our culture, our civilization, and our sense of identity. His latest work, “On Democracies and Death Cults,” which we’ll discuss today, applies this warning to one of the most politically and morally charged conflicts of all time. It also leads us into the fundamental question of the very purpose of Western civilization. At its core, Douglas Murray’s work explores a universal issue: the battle over what counts as truth. From journalism to biology, we continue to return to the most profound question: how do we guard and protect our most sacred truths in a world that no longer agrees on what reality itself is? — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:25 My trip to Israel and death cults 06:09 Judging a book by its cover 12:35 Academic institutions and political activism 28:27 The impact of projection and guilt 34:46 Science, progress, and Western civilization 48:39 The possibility of peace in the Middle East 53:31 How to find courage 55:41 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Douglas Murray: 📚 On Democracies and Death Cults: https://a.co/d/c7y845h 💻 Website: https://douglasmurray.net/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What happens when a civilization begins to doubt its own foundations, dismissing facts, evidence, and even reason for not being woke enough? In an age where biology, history, warfare, and even science are increasingly shaped by ideology, what does it mean to defend truth at all? Douglas Murray, one of the most influential public intellectuals worldwide, has spent his career warning us that the West is in trouble, not because of external threats, but because we ourselves have begun to question the values that built our ideals, our history, our culture, our civilization, and our sense of identity. His latest work, “On Democracies and Death Cults,” which we’ll discuss today, applies this warning to one of the most politically and morally charged conflicts of all time. It also leads us into the fundamental question of the very purpose of Western civilization. At its core, Douglas Murray’s work explores a universal issue: the battle over what counts as truth. From journalism to biology, we continue to return to the most profound question: how do we guard and protect our most sacred truths in a world that no longer agrees on what reality itself is? — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:25 My trip to Israel and death cults 06:09 Judging a book by its cover 12:35 Academic institutions and political activism 28:27 The impact of projection and guilt 34:46 Science, progress, and Western civilization 48:39 The possibility of peace in the Middle East 53:31 How to find courage 55:41 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Douglas Murray: 📚 On Democracies and Death Cults: https://a.co/d/c7y845h 💻 Website: https://douglasmurray.net/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025
Welcome to a fascinating journey into the limits of imagination, geometry, and scientific discovery. In this premiere episode of "The Scientists," a new series on the Into The Impossible Podcast Network, host Brian Keating—Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego—dives deep into the curious world of "Flatland," Edwin Abbott Abbott's mind-bending Victorian novel. But this isn't just dusty literature; it's a geometric allegory that shaped some of the greatest scientific minds, including Albert Einstein himself. Alongside surprising social commentary and a critique of rigid hierarchies, Keating unpacks the power of imagination in science, showing how boundary-pushing thinkers moved from heresy to genius. Sit back as you journey through dimensions with Brian Keating—plus a special segment from science communicator Carl Sagan—inviting you to rethink your own perspective on the universe and the unseen realities that might lie just beyond. Ready to challenge what you believe about reality? Stay curious and let’s step into the impossible together. Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Key Takeaways: 00:00 "Exploring Flatland's Timeless Influence" 06:26 "Dimensional Perception in Flatland" 09:45 "Exploring Influential Scientific Books" 13:11 "Revolutionary Thinking and Scientific Rebels" 15:54 "Flatland's Influence on Einstein" 20:44 "Flatland: Three-Dimensional Encounter" 24:38 Understanding the Tesseract's Dimensions - Additional resources: ➡️ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025
Welcome to the debut episode of "The Scientists," a captivating new series from the Into the Impossible Podcast Network, hosted by Brian Keating, Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. Each week, Brian takes us on a journey into the extraordinary minds behind history’s greatest scientific breakthroughs—not just exploring what these giants of science discovered, but delving deep into who they were, what drove their relentless curiosity, and the very human obsessions that shaped their careers and our world. If you’re curious about the messy, intensely human reality behind monumental discoveries—and how these stories can reshape your worldview—tune in as we venture into the lives, the questions, and the obsessions that made science possible. Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 - Key Takeaways: 00:00 Exploring Scientific Pioneers Podcast 06:08 Exploring Scientific Genius Insights 07:46 Visionary Inventors and Iconoclasts 12:48 Exploring Intellectual and Business Obsessions 14:35 Scientific Revolutions and Genius Insights - Additional resources: ➡️ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025
Consensus is the AI powered results engine I use every day in my research. Visit https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp and sign up for one year for *FREE* with code KEATING25 just for listeners of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast! What if the best person to solve the mystery of alien communication isn't a SETI researcher or a radio astronomer, but instead a theoretical physicist trained in the deepest notions of physical law, symmetries, and quantum field theory? Well, today, I’m joined by Latham Boyle, a renowned theoretical physicist exploring the fundamental symmetries of the universe and developing new ideas to understand how the universe began. But his research goes beyond that—he’s also tackling one of the greatest mysteries of all time: the Fermi Paradox. After explaining everything we need to know about symmetries, Latham shares his bold theory of a mirror universe, where the cosmos is symmetric across the Big Bang, and how that could explain the strange silence from the stars. We explore how this radical idea might reshape our understanding of dark matter, the origin of the universe, and why advanced civilizations might be using quantum signals we’re simply not equipped to detect. What if we’re not alone, just looking in the wrong way? — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:29 Explaining symmetries and CPT symmetry 05:07 Theoretical framework and observational evidence 09:49 Symmetry violations 12:56 Possible alternative explanation of the early universe 40:55 Quantum entanglement and the Fermi Paradox 51:14 Technology of biological material? 56:29 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025
Consensus is the AI powered results engine I use every day in my research. Visit https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp and sign up for one year for *FREE* with code KEATING25 just for listeners of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast! What if the best person to solve the mystery of alien communication isn't a SETI researcher or a radio astronomer, but instead a theoretical physicist trained in the deepest notions of physical law, symmetries, and quantum field theory? Well, today, I’m joined by Latham Boyle, a renowned theoretical physicist exploring the fundamental symmetries of the universe and developing new ideas to understand how the universe began. But his research goes beyond that—he’s also tackling one of the greatest mysteries of all time: the Fermi Paradox. After explaining everything we need to know about symmetries, Latham shares his bold theory of a mirror universe, where the cosmos is symmetric across the Big Bang, and how that could explain the strange silence from the stars. We explore how this radical idea might reshape our understanding of dark matter, the origin of the universe, and why advanced civilizations might be using quantum signals we’re simply not equipped to detect. What if we’re not alone, just looking in the wrong way? — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:29 Explaining symmetries and CPT symmetry 05:07 Theoretical framework and observational evidence 09:49 Symmetry violations 12:56 Possible alternative explanation of the early universe 40:55 Quantum entanglement and the Fermi Paradox 51:14 Technology of biological material? 56:29 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025
Dr. Brian Keating joins Spencer Klavan to discuss one of the most brilliant, complicated, and misunderstood men in all of Western history. No, not Elon Musk. Galileo Galilei! They cover Galileo's daring philosophy of science, his contributions to human knowledge, his devout Catholic faith, and his many, many mistresses and children. Plus: what can believers learn from scientists, and vice versa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025
Win Extraterrestrial Metal: join my mailing list 💥 https://briankeating.com/yt 💥 Mike is an astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His groundbreaking discoveries of dwarf planets like Eris, Haumea, and Makemake shook up the astronomy world and led to the controversial redefinition of what constitutes a planet. Why was Pluto actually demoted? And is there a hidden Planet Nine lurking in the outer solar system? As a treat for all my members, Mike has graced us with a lecture on Finding Planet Nine and his Journey to Redefine the Solar System. Don’t miss out! Check out our full interview: https://youtu.be/_uwEc48NI8E Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Mike Brown: 💻 Website: https://mikebrown.caltech.edu/ 📚 How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming: https://a.co/d/9jQp3nt ➡️ 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 This channel is dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025
Brian Keating dives into some of the universe's biggest mysteries, from the search for extraterrestrial life and the nature of the Big Bang to cutting-edge discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. Joined by Young and Alive, they explore how scientific beliefs are constantly evolving, how astronomers confront existential threats like asteroids, and why a sense of wonder drives the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025
As a listener of Dr. Brian Keating, you get a special 20% off discount. 👉 Head over to The Economist's website at www.economist.com/Keating to get started. What really happened during the controversy over the discovery of Haumea? Why was Pluto actually demoted? And is there a hidden Planet Nine lurking in the outer solar system? I’m joined today by none other than the Pluto Killer himself, Mike Brown. Mike is an astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His groundbreaking discoveries of dwarf planets like Eris, Haumea, and Makemake shook up the astronomy world and led to the controversial redefinition of what constitutes a planet. In this gripping episode of Into the Impossible, Mike opens up about the ethical challenges he faced in his career, including the Haumea data theft that caused a massive controversy, the truth behind the demotion of Pluto, and the ongoing search for Planet Nine. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:26 How Mike killed Pluto 03:50 Defining planets 08:48 Being an astronomer 13:31 Controversy over the discovery of Haumea 29:56 The search for Planet Nine 39:14 Balancing high and low-risk research 43:43 Did Neil deGrasse Tyson kill Pluto? 44:34 Planet Nine’s effects on the solar system’s evolution 46:47 The relevance of exoplanets 52:52 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Mike Brown: 💻 Website: https://mikebrown.caltech.edu/ 📚 How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming: https://a.co/d/9jQp3nt ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025
As a listener of Dr. Brian Keating, you get a special 20% off discount. 👉 Head over to The Economist's website at www.economist.com/Keating to get started. What really happened during the controversy over the discovery of Haumea? Why was Pluto actually demoted? And is there a hidden Planet Nine lurking in the outer solar system? I’m joined today by none other than the Pluto Killer himself, Mike Brown. Mike is an astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His groundbreaking discoveries of dwarf planets like Eris, Haumea, and Makemake shook up the astronomy world and led to the controversial redefinition of what constitutes a planet. In this gripping episode of Into the Impossible, Mike opens up about the ethical challenges he faced in his career, including the Haumea data theft that caused a massive controversy, the truth behind the demotion of Pluto, and the ongoing search for Planet Nine. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:26 How Mike killed Pluto 03:50 Defining planets 08:48 Being an astronomer 13:31 Controversy over the discovery of Haumea 29:56 The search for Planet Nine 39:14 Balancing high and low-risk research 43:43 Did Neil deGrasse Tyson kill Pluto? 44:34 Planet Nine’s effects on the solar system’s evolution 46:47 The relevance of exoplanets 52:52 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Mike Brown: 💻 Website: https://mikebrown.caltech.edu/ 📚 How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming: https://a.co/d/9jQp3nt ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Dick Bond is a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics. Dick is a renowned astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and the study of the universe's large-scale structure. He has worked extensively on topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and quantum cosmology. As a treat for all my members, Dick has graced us with a lecture titled Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum Information Flows in the Cosmic SuperWeb. Don’t miss out! Join my YouTube membership to watch the full 90-minute lecture recording: Join this channel Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dick Bond: 💻 Website: https://www.cita.utoronto.ca/~bond/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025
Brian Keating explores the buzz around a possible sign of alien life on exoplanet K2-18 b, discussing the detection of dimethyl sulfide—a molecule that on Earth is linked only to biology. He urges caution, explaining that while the findings are exciting and headline-grabbing, the evidence is not yet conclusive and scientific skepticism is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Could entropy and coherence change everything we know about the universe? How does quantum information flow in the cosmic superweb? And will quantum mechanics reveal our universe’s deepest secrets? Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dick Bond, a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics, to discuss how every aspect of the universe could be a result of quantum mechanics. Dick is a renowned astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and the study of the universe's large-scale structure. He has worked extensively on topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and quantum cosmology. We also have a treat for you at the end of the episode, as Dick will grace us with a lecture titled Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum Information Flows in the Cosmic SuperWeb. Don’t miss out! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Lecture preview 06:42 Training the next generation of scientists 10:59 Influences and early career 15:18 The role of entropy and coherence in quantum mechanics 20:41 Challenges in communicating science 31:32 The multiverse and quantum mechanics 36:22 The role of information in physical reality 40:34 The Hubble tension and dark energy 47:10 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dick Bond: 💻 Website: https://www.cita.utoronto.ca/~bond/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Could entropy and coherence change everything we know about the universe? How does quantum information flow in the cosmic superweb? And will quantum mechanics reveal our universe’s deepest secrets? Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dick Bond, a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics, to discuss how every aspect of the universe could be a result of quantum mechanics. Dick is a renowned astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and the study of the universe's large-scale structure. He has worked extensively on topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and quantum cosmology. We also have a treat for you at the end of the episode, as Dick will grace us with a lecture titled Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum Information Flows in the Cosmic SuperWeb. Don’t miss out! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Lecture preview 06:42 Training the next generation of scientists 10:59 Influences and early career 15:18 The role of entropy and coherence in quantum mechanics 20:41 Challenges in communicating science 31:32 The multiverse and quantum mechanics 36:22 The role of information in physical reality 40:34 The Hubble tension and dark energy 47:10 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dick Bond: 💻 Website: https://www.cita.utoronto.ca/~bond/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Andrew Huberman and Brian Keating dive deep into optimizing astronomical vision and the physiological challenges faced at high altitudes. Huberman shares insights on nose breathing, creatine supplementation, and adapting to extreme environments like the South Pole. The conversation also touches on eye health, offering practical advice for dealing with jet lag, light adaptation, and conditions like dry eyes and glaucoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025
As a listener of Dr. Brian Keating, you get a special 20% off discount. Head over to The Economist's website at www.economist.com/Keating to get started. Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is planetary computation, and why does it matter? Are humans and AI truly separate, or are we actually co-evolving? And how did we end up building a megastructure that’s quietly reshaping governance, knowledge, and power on a planetary scale? Here to shed light on our evolving technological reality is Ben Bratton, philosopher of technology and professor at UCSD. Ben is the Director of Antikythera, a research program at the Berggruen Institute focused on the future of planetary computation. The program explores five core areas: planetary computation, synthetic intelligence, recursive simulations, hemispherical stacks, and planetary sapience. He is also the author of The Stack, a groundbreaking book that introduced the term “planetary computation” and mapped its political, social, and philosophical implications. In our wide-ranging conversation, Ben explains how computation has evolved far beyond servers and algorithms to become an organizing force of the planet itself. We also dive into the future of AGI, the ethics of machine valence, terraforming Earth as a philosophical imperative, non-biological life, and how speculative design and planetary sapience might reframe humanity’s role in the cosmos. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Antikythera and planetary computation 07:50 AI and the limits of computation 18:04 Terraforming and the future of humanity 19:55 The role of language in AI 31:01 Planetary data centers and future energy needs 34:00 Techno signatures 39:10 Science and philosophy 41:09 The Stack: On Software and Sovereignty 45:52 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Ben Bratton: 💻 Website: https://bratton.info/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbratton ✖️ X: https://x.com/bratton 📚 The Stack: https://amzn.eu/d/j80ENZW ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025
As a member of the Into the Impossible family, you get a special 20% discount on a subscription to The Economist. Visit their website at https://www.economist.com/Keating to get started. Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is planetary computation, and why does it matter? Are humans and AI truly separate, or are we actually co-evolving? And how did we end up building a megastructure that’s quietly reshaping governance, knowledge, and power on a planetary scale? Here to shed light on our evolving technological reality is Ben Bratton, philosopher of technology and professor at UCSD. Ben is the Director of Antikythera, a research program at the Berggruen Institute focused on the future of planetary computation. The program explores five core areas: planetary computation, synthetic intelligence, recursive simulations, hemispherical stacks, and planetary sapience. He is also the author of The Stack, a groundbreaking book that introduced the term “planetary computation” and mapped its political, social, and philosophical implications. In our wide-ranging conversation, Ben explains how computation has evolved far beyond servers and algorithms to become an organizing force of the planet itself. We also dive into the future of AGI, the ethics of machine valence, terraforming Earth as a philosophical imperative, non-biological life, and how speculative design and planetary sapience might reframe humanity’s role in the cosmos. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Antikythera and planetary computation 07:50 AI and the limits of computation 18:04 Terraforming and the future of humanity 19:55 The role of language in AI 31:01 Planetary data centers and future energy needs 34:00 Techno signatures 39:10 Science and philosophy 41:09 The Stack: On Software and Sovereignty 45:52 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Ben Bratton: 💻 Website: https://bratton.info/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminbratton ✖️ X: https://x.com/bratton 📚 The Stack: https://amzn.eu/d/j80ENZW ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025
Prof. Brian Keating talks about the origins of the universe, the Big Bang, cosmic microwave background radiation, cosmic inflation, BICEP & POLARBEAR experiments, the Simons Array and the Nobel Prize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Is the Big Bang theory dead? Eric Lerner has been pushing plasma cosmology and denying the Big Bang theory for decades. His latest claim is that the Big Bang theory is dead because of an alleged discreptancy in the abundance of lithium in the universe. But are his arguments against the Big Bang credible? Does the lithium abundance discrepancy disprove the Big Bang theory? And how should we approach anomalies in scientific theories? In this episode, I break down how his claims, particularly around lithium abundance, are based on a misunderstanding of science. Rather than debunking the Big Bang, these anomalies present an opportunity for further discovery. I also discuss the broader implications of Lerner's arguments, placing them within the context of conspiracy theories in science, and make my case for the ongoing validity of the Big Bang theory. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Lerner’s Big Bang denial claims 02:26 Light element abundance 03:51 Challenging Lernere’s lithium argument 22:37 Lerner’s alternative model and cherry-picking 34:45 Science denial 36:05 Outro — Additional resources: Relevant sources: 📝 Coc et al. (2014): BBN + Planck: https://arxiv.org/abs/1403.6694 📚 Fields (2011): Lithium Problem: https://arxiv.org/abs/1203.3551 📖 Prantzos (2012): Cosmic Rays: https://arxiv.org/abs/1203.5662 🤓 Howk et al. (2012): SMC Li: https://arxiv.org/abs/1207.3081 ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025
Bob Kirshner and Brian Keating explore the future of the TMT and GMT telescopes in studying dark energy and exoplanets. They also consider recent controversies in cosmology regarding dark energy and the potential for astronomical measurements of neutrino mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever truly experience consciousness? Here today to enlighten us on these elusive yet fascinating topics is Christof Koch! Christof is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the leading figures in the field of consciousness. He is best known for his work in exploring the neural bases of consciousness, particularly in relation to the brain's structure and function. A key proponent of Integrated Information Theory, Christof is also about to release his new book, Then I Am Myself the World, an essential read for anyone seeking to understand humankind and the future we are creating. Join Christof and me as we delve into the mystical and mysterious world of consciousness. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Judging a book by its cover 03:03 Defining consciousness 05:55 Progress in understanding consciousness 07:43 Integrated information theory 12:42 Consciousness in non-human systems 15:58 Meditation, psychedelics and dancing 17:58 AI scientists and digital twins 26:56 The perception box 31:43 Quantum mechanics and consciousness 38:25 How to calculate phi 44:01 Quantum computers and consciousness 48:00 Audience questions 52:49 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Christof Koch: 💻 Website: https://christofkoch.com/ 📚 Then I Am Myself the World: https://a.co/d/agleHRB ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever truly experience consciousness? Here today to enlighten us on these elusive yet fascinating topics is Christof Koch! Christof is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the leading figures in the field of consciousness. He is best known for his work in exploring the neural bases of consciousness, particularly in relation to the brain's structure and function. A key proponent of Integrated Information Theory, Christof is also about to release his new book, Then I Am Myself the World, an essential read for anyone seeking to understand humankind and the future we are creating. Join Christof and me as we delve into the mystical and mysterious world of consciousness. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Judging a book by its cover 03:03 Defining consciousness 05:55 Progress in understanding consciousness 07:43 Integrated information theory 12:42 Consciousness in non-human systems 15:58 Meditation, psychedelics and dancing 17:58 AI scientists and digital twins 26:56 The perception box 31:43 Quantum mechanics and consciousness 38:25 How to calculate phi 44:01 Quantum computers and consciousness 48:00 Audience questions 52:49 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Christof Koch: 💻 Website: https://christofkoch.com/ 📚 Then I Am Myself the World: https://a.co/d/agleHRB ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever truly experience consciousness? Here today to enlighten us on these elusive yet fascinating topics is Christof Koch! Christof is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the leading figures in the field of consciousness. He is best known for his work in exploring the neural bases of consciousness, particularly in relation to the brain's structure and function. A key proponent of Integrated Information Theory, Christof is also about to release his new book, Then I Am Myself the World, an essential read for anyone seeking to understand humankind and the future we are creating. Join Christof and me as we delve into the mystical and mysterious world of consciousness. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Judging a book by its cover 03:03 Defining consciousness 05:55 Progress in understanding consciousness 07:43 Integrated information theory 12:42 Consciousness in non-human systems 15:58 Meditation, psychedelics and dancing 17:58 AI scientists and digital twins 26:56 The perception box 31:43 Quantum mechanics and consciousness 38:25 How to calculate phi 44:01 Quantum computers and consciousness 48:00 Audience questions 52:49 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Christof Koch: 💻 Website: https://christofkoch.com/ 📚 Then I Am Myself the World: https://a.co/d/agleHRB ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025
Prof. Brian Keating and Fraser Cain discuss the evidence for the Big Bang and the impact of the James Webb telescope on our current understanding of the Universe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs? Here today to discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein! Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard University, director of the Galileo Project, and founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative. Known as the alien hunter, he became famous for his bold and sometimes controversial theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. Eric Weinstein is an investor, financial executive and host of The Portal. 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. Additional resources: ➡️ Resources: 🛸 Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo 🎙️ The Portal with Eric Weinstein: https://ericweinstein.org/ ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are We Searching for Aliens the Wrong Way? Historically, SETI has focused primarily on radio waves because they can travel vast distances through interstellar gas and dust with minimal absorption and require less energy to transmit compared to other wavelengths. This approach dates back to the 1960s, when astronomer Frank Drake conducted the first modern SETI experiment, Project Ozma. However, in recent years, optical SETI and infrared SETI have started to gain traction. Here today to tell us everything about this new era of SETI is the remarkable observational and experimental astrophysicist Shelley Wright! Shelley is a Professor of Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Physics at UCSD. She specializes in designing and using astronomical instruments that make use of adaptive optics, with a particular focus on techniques involving integral field spectrographs. As a SETI researcher and instrumentalist, there is no one better to shed light on this topic than her! Join us in our hunt for extraterrestrial life. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro: Shelley Wright 01:26 Shelley’s background 02:19 Drake equation and life in the universe 08:28 Instrument development 14:55 Optical SETI and Fresnel lenses 16:49 SETI vs. radio listening 20:32 Background contamination and protocols 22:35 Ethical considerations and messaging aliens 23:57 Life on Mars and the origins of life 27:57 UAP committee and conspiracy theories 39:08 Galileo Project 40:46 Final thoughts and advice 45:21 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Shelley Wright: 💻 Website: https://saw.physics.ucsd.edu/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are We Searching for Aliens the Wrong Way? Historically, SETI has focused primarily on radio waves because they can travel vast distances through interstellar gas and dust with minimal absorption and require less energy to transmit compared to other wavelengths. This approach dates back to the 1960s, when astronomer Frank Drake conducted the first modern SETI experiment, Project Ozma. However, in recent years, optical SETI and infrared SETI have started to gain traction. Here today to tell us everything about this new era of SETI is the remarkable observational and experimental astrophysicist Shelley Wright! Shelley is a Professor of Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Physics at UCSD. She specializes in designing and using astronomical instruments that make use of adaptive optics, with a particular focus on techniques involving integral field spectrographs. As a SETI researcher and instrumentalist, there is no one better to shed light on this topic than her! Join us in our hunt for extraterrestrial life. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Reflections on my conversation with Eric and Avi 11:42 Intro: Shelley Wright 12:40 Shelley’s background 13:33 Drake equation and life in the universe 19:42 Instrument development 26:09 Optical SETI and Fresnel lenses 28:03 SETI vs. radio listening 31:48 Background contamination and protocols 33:50 Ethical considerations and messaging aliens 35:09 Life on Mars and the origins of life 39:09 UAP committee and conspiracy theories 50:21 Galileo Project 52:00 Final thoughts and advice 56:34 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Shelley Wright: 💻 Website: https://saw.physics.ucsd.edu/ ➡️ 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 so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025
Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs? Here today to discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein! Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard University, director of the Galileo Project, and founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative. Known as the alien hunter, he became famous for his bold and sometimes controversial theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. Eric Weinstein is an investor, financial executive and host of The Portal. 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. — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 The rise of anti-science in the US government 00:24:38 Is AI training us? 00:28:13 Is Oumuamua an object from another civilization? 00:32:20 Fighting against the big 10 in physics 00:42:32 The future of academia 00:48:13 Immigrants in academia 00:59:12 Lack of curiosity 01:09:14 Geometric unity and grand unification 01:14:44 Shelter Island III 01:24:00 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Resources: 🛸 Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo 🎙️ The Portal with Eric Weinstein: https://ericweinstein.org/ ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs? Here today to discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein! Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard University, director of the Galileo Project, and founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative. Known as the alien hunter, he became famous for his bold and sometimes controversial theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. Eric Weinstein is an investor, financial executive and host of The Portal. 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. — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 The rise of anti-science in the US government 00:24:38 Is AI training us? 00:28:13 Is Oumuamua an object from another civilization? 00:32:20 Fighting against the big 10 in physics 00:42:32 The future of academia 00:48:13 Immigrants in academia 00:59:12 Lack of curiosity 01:09:14 Geometric unity and grand unification 01:14:44 Shelter Island III 01:24:00 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Resources: 🛸 Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo 🎙️ The Portal with Eric Weinstein: https://ericweinstein.org/ ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025
Is humanity on the brink of a cosmic breakthrough—or just chasing shadows? Harvard’s Avi Loeb joins me for a mind-bending romp through the cosmos, UFOs, academia and the future of physics. Avi kicks off this mind-bending Into the Impossible episode, diving deep into his Galileo Project and the hunt for alien tech. From Oumuamua’s eerie drift to UAPs defying physics, Avi argues we’re not alone—and the evidence might already be here. Are we ready to face what’s out there? Together, we wrestle academia’s chokehold—NSA, DNI, CIA and FBI meets Avi’s Oumuamua data. Is this Einstein’s endgame—aliens or bust? Buckle up for a clash of cosmic stakes, contrarian rants, and big questions. Stay tuned for Eric Weinstein and Avi's segment coming soon on The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast. Make sure to rate and follow the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025
Join Prof. Brian Keating as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation with Prof. David Kipping about the fascinating world of cosmology, focusing on inflation, B-modes, and the thrilling quest for the Nobel Prize. Explore the highs and lows of scientific discovery, the allure of the multiverse, and the ethical intricacies behind groundbreaking research, all while examining how human ambition and curiosity drive the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Don't miss this compelling exploration of cosmic mysteries and the dynamic challenges that scientists face in their quest for truth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025
Visit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link 👉 https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Astronomers have detected strange gravitational forces pulling at objects beyond Neptune. Some believe these forces could be caused by an undiscovered ninth planet—but if Planet 9 is real, why haven’t we found it yet? And if it doesn’t exist, what else could be shaping the outer edge of our solar system? Here today to explore this issue and reveal extraordinary new evidence of Planet 9, is none other than Konstantin Batygin, one of the world’s foremost experts in this field. A professor at Caltech, Konstantin specializes in planetary astrophysics, the formation and evolution of the solar system, orbital dynamics, exoplanet behavior, and the physics of planetary interiors and atmospheres. In this episode, he not only breaks down the latest evidence for Planet Nine but also shares insights from his research on Jupiter’s magnetic field. Plus, Konstantin gave us exclusive permission to feature his lecture on these topics—an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Audio essay 00:03:08 What is Planet 9 and why it matters 00:12:47 Perihelion distribution dynamics 00:14:17 The most unstable component of the Kuiper Belt 00:16:46 Why is it so hard to prove Planet 9? 00:20:29 The Three-Body Problem 00:26:57 Rubin Observatory and the search for TNOs 00:30:42 Konstantin’s lecture on Planet 9 00:43:32 The importance of Jupiter 00:52:41 The role of entropy on planetary formation 00:56:04 Konstantin’s lecture on Jupiter 01:37:39 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Konstantin Batygin: 💻 Website: https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/ 📚 Publications: https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/publications ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025
Visit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link 👉 https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Astronomers have detected strange gravitational forces pulling at objects beyond Neptune. Some believe these forces could be caused by an undiscovered ninth planet—but if Planet 9 is real, why haven’t we found it yet? And if it doesn’t exist, what else could be shaping the outer edge of our solar system? Here today to explore this issue and reveal extraordinary new evidence of Planet 9, is none other than Konstantin Batygin, one of the world’s foremost experts in this field. A professor at Caltech, Konstantin specializes in planetary astrophysics, the formation and evolution of the solar system, orbital dynamics, exoplanet behavior, and the physics of planetary interiors and atmospheres. In this episode, he not only breaks down the latest evidence for Planet Nine but also shares insights from his research on Jupiter’s magnetic field. Plus, Konstantin gave us exclusive permission to feature his lecture on these topics—an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field! — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Audio essay 00:03:08 What is Planet 9 and why it matters 00:12:47 Perihelion distribution dynamics 00:14:17 The most unstable component of the Kuiper Belt 00:16:46 Why is it so hard to prove Planet 9? 00:20:29 The Three-Body Problem 00:26:57 Rubin Observatory and the search for TNOs 00:30:42 Konstantin’s lecture on Planet 9 00:43:32 The importance of Jupiter 00:52:41 The role of entropy on planetary formation 00:56:04 Konstantin’s lecture on Jupiter 01:37:39 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Konstantin Batygin: 💻 Website: https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/ 📚 Publications: https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/publications ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025
Dr. Brian Keating joins the Drinkin' Bros Podcast with hosts Ross Patterson and Dan Hollaway for an engaging discussion on the cosmos! The trio explores whether a Big Bang truly started the universe, revealing insights into the latest advancements from the James Webb telescope. The conversation takes a curious turn into the recent UFO/UAP phenomena with Dr. Keating sharing his thoughts on the skepticism surrounding UFO sightings and the possibility of alien visits. Join Dr. Brian Keating as he unravels the cosmos with wit and wisdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025
Visit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link 👉 https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Is the key to understanding our universe hidden in its mirror image? Are the answers cosmologists seek much simpler than we think? And can we explain the origin of the universe without inflation? Here today to share his bold new theory is the renowned physicist and cosmologist Neil Turok. Neil, who specializes in mathematical and early-universe physics, is the Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh and Director Emeritus of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Recently, he’s been getting a lot of attention for proposing a simpler, more testable cosmological model that replaces inflation with a CPT-symmetric Mirror Universe, explaining dark matter, cosmic flatness, and density variations without adding unnecessary complexity. Join us as we explore this provocative new theory in depth! 👉 ‘Cosmic Inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation by Neil Turok: https://shorturl.at/jr8kd — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Audio essay 00:17:02 Introduction 00:20:53 Going backwards in time? 00:26:26 Symmetry and broken symmetry in physics 00:29:02 CPT symmetry and its implications 00:37:56 Mirror universes and Sakharov conditions 00:41:43 Dark matter and right-handed neutrinos 00:57:34 Lambda CDM model and inflation 01:06:34 Conformal symmetry and Big Bang singularity 01:14:06 Dimension zero fields and quantum fluctuations 01:24:56 Anomally collection and standard model predictions 01:32:24 Where do we go from here? 01:35:03 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Neil Turok: 📚 The Universe Within: https://a.co/d/5uzujNz 📚 Endless Universe: https://a.co/d/aJo2yIN ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025
Visit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link 👉 https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Is the key to understanding our universe hidden in its mirror image? Are the answers cosmologists seek much simpler than we think? And can we explain the origin of the universe without inflation? Here today to share his bold new theory is the renowned physicist and cosmologist Neil Turok. Neil, who specializes in mathematical and early-universe physics, is the Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh and Director Emeritus of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Recently, he’s been getting a lot of attention for proposing a simpler, more testable cosmological model that replaces inflation with a CPT-symmetric Mirror Universe, explaining dark matter, cosmic flatness, and density variations without adding unnecessary complexity. Join us as we explore this provocative new theory in depth! 👉 ‘Cosmic Inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation by Neil Turok: https://shorturl.at/jr8kd — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Audio essay 00:17:02 Introduction 00:20:53 Going backwards in time? 00:26:26 Symmetry and broken symmetry in physics 00:29:02 CPT symmetry and its implications 00:37:56 Mirror universes and Sakharov conditions 00:41:43 Dark matter and right-handed neutrinos 00:57:34 Lambda CDM model and inflation 01:06:34 Conformal symmetry and Big Bang singularity 01:14:06 Dimension zero fields and quantum fluctuations 01:24:56 Anomally collection and standard model predictions 01:32:24 Where do we go from here? 01:35:03 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Neil Turok: 📚 The Universe Within: https://a.co/d/5uzujNz 📚 Endless Universe: https://a.co/d/aJo2yIN ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025
Prepare for an 🚨 Unveiling UFO Secrets with Nick Pope! 🛸 A dive into the unknown with Nick Pope—former UK Ministry of Defense UFO investigator turned global UAP expert! From government cover-ups to alien bases under the ocean, we’re asking the big questions. Why’s SETI dodging UFO evidence? What’s the deal with Roswell and Lue Elizondo? Are we ready for first contact? Nick’s got the inside scoop—don’t miss it! 🌌👽 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 If we look back at the history of physics, many of the biggest discoveries were triggered by strange anomalies that sparked curiosity in the minds of great scientists. But how do anomalies drive scientific discovery? What are some anomalies that are currently reshaping our understanding of the universe? And are we on the brink of discovering new physics? Here today to shine a light on this fascinating topic is none other than Harry Cliff. Harry is an experimental physicist at CERN and renowned science communicator who recently published “Space Oddities: The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe.” In it, he examines a catalog of weird phenomena that simply can’t be explained by our long-established theories of the universe. Are these anomalies just accidents, or are they pointing us to new discoveries like they did many times in the past? Find out in our exciting conversation! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Judging a book by its cover 02:25 From anomalies to discoveries 05:03 Understanding sigma and confidence in science 13:30 Muon g-2 and its implications 19:18 Neutrinos and the search for new physics 21:58 Hubble tension and the future of cosmology 24:58 LHCb experiment 33:37 The matter-antimatter asymmetry problem 37:39 Harry’s gut feeling on dark matter 42:10 The role of anomalies in scientific discovery 46:10 Black hole information paradox 46:57 The importance of skepticism 49:13 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Harry Cliff: 💻 Website: https://www.harrycliff.co.uk/ 📚 Space Oddities on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eV4xhAv ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 How did Marie Curie go from being rejected by the French Academy to winning two Nobel Prizes? In this episode of Into The Impossible, Dava Sobel, author of “The Elements of Marie Curie,” takes us on a journey through Curie’s life, from having an angry mob outside her house to making revolutionary discoveries that would change the course of history. Dava Sobel is an acclaimed author with a particular talent for telling the stories of historical figures in science and highlighting the human elements behind their groundbreaking achievements. Through Sobel’s incredible storytelling, we gain insight into the resilience and brilliance of one of history’s most iconic figures. Join us as we explore how Marie Curie’s legacy still shines today! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Marie Curie’s scandal and public backlash in 1911 02:07 Her wartime efforts creating mobile X-ray units 04:28 Judging a book by its cover 07:40 Marie Curie’s work on magnetism 09:52 Explaining the names of the chapters 17:14 Curie’s success in breaking gender barriers 20:22 Dangerous misconceptions surrounding radium 23:10 Marie and Pierre Curie’s work 29:15 The distinctions between physics and chemistry 30:54 Galileo’s daughter and the human side of scientists 42:26 Galilean moons and solving the longitude problem 45:02 The Pope’s argument 50:46 What’s next for Dava Sobel 56:37 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dava Sobel: 📚 The Elements of Marie Curie: https://a.co/d/gEyX6qI 💻 Website: https://www.davasobel.com/ 📚 Galileo’s Daugther: https://a.co/d/fVkwQLW ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 How did Marie Curie go from being rejected by the French Academy to winning two Nobel Prizes? In this episode of Into The Impossible, Dava Sobel, author of “The Elements of Marie Curie,” takes us on a journey through Curie’s life, from having an angry mob outside her house to making revolutionary discoveries that would change the course of history. Dava Sobel is an acclaimed author with a particular talent for telling the stories of historical figures in science and highlighting the human elements behind their groundbreaking achievements. Through Sobel’s incredible storytelling, we gain insight into the resilience and brilliance of one of history’s most iconic figures. Join us as we explore how Marie Curie’s legacy still shines today! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Marie Curie’s scandal and public backlash in 1911 02:07 Her wartime efforts creating mobile X-ray units 04:28 Judging a book by its cover 07:40 Marie Curie’s work on magnetism 09:52 Explaining the names of the chapters 17:14 Curie’s success in breaking gender barriers 20:22 Dangerous misconceptions surrounding radium 23:10 Marie and Pierre Curie’s work 29:15 The distinctions between physics and chemistry 30:54 Galileo’s daughter and the human side of scientists 42:26 Galilean moons and solving the longitude problem 45:02 The Pope’s argument 50:46 What’s next for Dava Sobel 56:37 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dava Sobel: 📚 The Elements of Marie Curie: https://a.co/d/gEyX6qI 💻 Website: https://www.davasobel.com/ 📚 Galileo’s Daugther: https://a.co/d/fVkwQLW ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making headlines since its announcement. But what makes the telescope so special? How do astronomers create the captivating images we see online? And is the $10 billion gamble actually paying off? Here today to invite us into the intricacies of the controversial telescope is none other than Richard Panek, an award-winning science writer who specializes in astronomy and telescopes. Panek is known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences by blending them with his excellent storytelling. In his latest book, Pillars of Creation, he tackled the JWST and detailed its story from the very beginning. Join us as we dive into the telescope’s groundbreaking design, the controversies surrounding it, the remarkable discoveries it has already made, the science behind the stunning images we see, and what the future of astronomy looks like. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Panic! at the Discs 02:13 Hubble vs. Webb 05:05 Judging a book by its cover 09:26 The discovery of dimethyl sulfide on Kepler K2-18b 11:27 Exoplanet detection and scientific goals 13:33 Historical rhymes in astronomy 16:56 The process and costs of running JWST 21:21 Controversy around naming JWST 28:25 How JWST images are made 37:43 Margin beyond the margin of error 40:11 Assigning colors to infrared images 43:26 The future of NASA’s giant observatories 45:08 The 4-Percent Universe and what’s next for Richard 48:33 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Richard Panek: 📱 Website: https://www.richardpanek.net/ 📚 Pillars of Creation: https://a.co/d/d86haI5 📚 The 4-Percent Universe: https://a.co/d/hBlWtol ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making headlines since its announcement. But what makes the telescope so special? How do astronomers create the captivating images we see online? And is the $10 billion gamble actually paying off? Here today to invite us into the intricacies of the controversial telescope is none other than Richard Panek, an award-winning science writer who specializes in astronomy and telescopes. Panek is known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences by blending them with his excellent storytelling. In his latest book, Pillars of Creation, he tackled the JWST and detailed its story from the very beginning. Join us as we dive into the telescope’s groundbreaking design, the controversies surrounding it, the remarkable discoveries it has already made, the science behind the stunning images we see, and what the future of astronomy looks like. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Panic! at the Discs 02:13 Hubble vs. Webb 05:05 Judging a book by its cover 09:26 The discovery of dimethyl sulfide on Kepler K2-18b 11:27 Exoplanet detection and scientific goals 13:33 Historical rhymes in astronomy 16:56 The process and costs of running JWST 21:21 Controversy around naming JWST 28:25 How JWST images are made 37:43 Margin beyond the margin of error 40:11 Assigning colors to infrared images 43:26 The future of NASA’s giant observatories 45:08 The 4-Percent Universe and what’s next for Richard 48:33 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Richard Panek: 📱 Website: https://www.richardpanek.net/ 📚 Pillars of Creation: https://a.co/d/d86haI5 📚 The 4-Percent Universe: https://a.co/d/hBlWtol ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Five years ago, I started this podcast from scratch. My idea was simple: create a platform to interview the world’s most brilliant scientists and make their genius known to as many people as possible. Since then, I’ve released nearly 500 episodes, interviewed some of the world’s brightest minds, and gained over 300K subscribers! I never thought it was possible, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of my guests and to every single one of you. Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’m answering all the questions you left for me across different platforms and reflecting on this journey and the lessons I’ve learned. P.S. I also share a BIG announcement in this episode, so don’t miss out! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The beginning of my podcasting journey 04:55 Reflecting on community building and limited reach 09:26 Why you should join me on Web 3.0 11:00 Pleasing the algorithm 14:13 On theories of everything and publishing your ideas 20:20 The existence of higher dimensions 23:31 Thoughts on the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics 25:59 What happens when things overlap? 28:20 Big announcement!! 31:37 My biggest lesson on YouTube 35:43 My favorite topics to discuss 41:52 Appreciation comments 43:44 Biology and astrobiology 48:02 Roman Goddess of the CMB? 49:43 Balancing fatherhood with having a podcast 54:01 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Check out the videos mentioned: 🪄 Felix Flicker: The Magic of Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJGv-5Rk4I 🧵 Brian Greene: The Truth About String Theory & TOEs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsxH7mOopM 📚 What Is A Theory of Everything? Featuring Sabine Hossenfelder, Lee Smolin, & Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saamEkrBZfM 🤯 Stephen Wolfram: My Discovery Changes Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RO3vM10Ok 🧬 The mRNA Breakthrough That Changed Medicine Forever with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCq__JpieNQ 🔬 Life's Catalyst: RNA with Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2knbUnpN0 👽 Is Earth Unique? Mario Livio and Jack Szostak on the Odds of Alien Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUS-V6XX8E 🛸 Aliens Existed (Now They’re Dead): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl8N_aK_q0Y ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Five years ago, I started this podcast from scratch. My idea was simple: create a platform to interview the world’s most brilliant scientists and make their genius known to as many people as possible. Since then, I’ve released nearly 500 episodes, interviewed some of the world’s brightest minds, and gained over 300K subscribers! I never thought it was possible, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of my guests and to every single one of you. Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’m answering all the questions you left for me across different platforms and reflecting on this journey and the lessons I’ve learned. P.S. I also share a BIG announcement in this episode, so don’t miss out! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The beginning of my podcasting journey 04:55 Reflecting on community building and limited reach 09:26 Why you should join me on Web 3.0 11:00 Pleasing the algorithm 14:13 On theories of everything and publishing your ideas 20:20 The existence of higher dimensions 23:31 Thoughts on the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics 25:59 What happens when things overlap? 28:20 Big announcement!! 31:37 My biggest lesson on YouTube 35:43 My favorite topics to discuss 41:52 Appreciation comments 43:44 Biology and astrobiology 48:02 Roman Goddess of the CMB? 49:43 Balancing fatherhood with having a podcast 54:01 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Check out the videos mentioned: 🪄 Felix Flicker: The Magic of Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJGv-5Rk4I 🧵 Brian Greene: The Truth About String Theory & TOEs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsxH7mOopM 📚 What Is A Theory of Everything? Featuring Sabine Hossenfelder, Lee Smolin, & Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saamEkrBZfM 🤯 Stephen Wolfram: My Discovery Changes Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RO3vM10Ok 🧬 The mRNA Breakthrough That Changed Medicine Forever with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCq__JpieNQ 🔬 Life's Catalyst: RNA with Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2knbUnpN0 👽 Is Earth Unique? Mario Livio and Jack Szostak on the Odds of Alien Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUS-V6XX8E 🛸 Aliens Existed (Now They’re Dead): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl8N_aK_q0Y ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
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Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025
Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Have you ever seen the sun turn green? It’s not a camera trick, not an illusion—it’s the incredible Green Flash. Recently, I had the honor of appearing on Andrew Huberman’s podcast ( @hubermanlab ), where we explored how the human eye perceives light. Now, Andrew is an expert in the human eye and neuro-optical systems, so it was a real treat to get to explore this phenomenon with one of the world's most excellent experts. During our conversation, Andrew asked, Could the green flash merely be a trick of human physiology or psychology? Today, we'll explore why his hypothesis is not entirely correct and the science behind the phenomena. I’ve captured this rare emerald glow over 16 times, and in this episode, I’ll teach you how you can see it for yourself. We’ll dive deep into the science behind this phenomenon, bust some myths, and even discuss how climate change is playing a role in its visibility. Along the way, I’ll share the fascinating physics that explains why the sun’s peak color is green (even though it looks yellow to our eyes) and how the interplay of refraction, dispersion, and Rayleigh scattering creates the Green Flash. Plus, you’ll get my go-to settings for both smartphones and DSLRs to photograph it like a pro. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Understanding the Green Flash 02:27 The Color of the Sun 04:33 Refraction and Dispersion 06:32 Scattering and Its Effects 08:48 Climate Change and the Green Flash 11:06 Capturing the Green Flash 13:28 Best Places to View the Green Flash 14:54 Outro — Additional resources: 👁 Train your eyes to see like a professional astronomer: https://youtu.be/lSbyohV1XSE 👉 My full interview with Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-ukCGQJk2c ➡️ 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
Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2025
Can a "real" scientist believe in God? Physics professors Brian Keating and Michael Dennin engage in a fascinating discussion about the existence of God, exploring the intersection of science and faith. From cosmic origins to the nature of miracles, these two accomplished scientists examine different perspectives on religion, including insights from Judaism and Catholicism. They tackle challenging questions about the Big Bang theory, multiple universes, and whether scientific evidence can prove or disprove God's existence. The conversation features reactions to arguments from both William Lane Craig and Neil deGrasse Tyson, offering a balanced and nuanced exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental questions. This inaugural episode of The God Question brings together scientific expertise and personal faith journeys, demonstrating how two physicists with similar backgrounds can arrive at different but respectful conclusions about the divine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025
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