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For centuries, we have observed the night sky and wondered about the laws of nature, matter, and our place in the universe.
Once rooted in theology and philosophy, these questions are now being explored through the prism of high-energy particle physics with one goal in mind - to discover the final, definitive theory - the theory of everything. But what is a theory of everything? And does it even exist?
Here today, to explore these questions with me, is none other than Don Lincoln, a renowned experimental physicist and host of the Fermilab YouTube channel! Don has recently published Einstein's Unfinished Dream, a book in which he explores the cutting-edge research of modern particle physicists that is slowly pushing us towards a theory of everything.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 Did Einstein waste the last 30 years of his life?
00:01:49 Israel presidency
00:02:37 Judging a book by its cover
00:05:47 The grand unified theory and the theory of everything
00:14:56 Is there anything significant about the Planck length?
00:19:13 The path to discovery nowadays
00:24:17 Why do theorists get all the attention?
00:28:35 Is there a fascination with symmetry?
00:39:36 Is space-time a metaphysical concept?
00:43:53 Alternatives to string theory
00:53:44 LHC and its discoveries
01:02:04 Muon collider
01:10:45 Dark matter, neutrinos and quark mysteries
01:21:05 Science communication
01:28:25 Audience questions
01:45:12 Outro
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I was proud and humbled to share the harrowing experiences of Jewish students and faculty at the University of California since October 7. With help from Congress, we can continue to be a beacon in the darkness. Let there be light!
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Can science and religion coexist? Is it true that scientists cannot be religious? And what’s really behind supposed coincidences?
I had the privilege to discuss all this and more with Danny Miranda on his podcast. Danny is a writer turned leading podcaster. He is a communicator who strives to empower people to become the highest version of themselves and to raise the consciousness of humanity - one conversation at a time.
We talked about some of my early influences, coincidences that are too good to be true, my journey with Judaism, science, and more!
Enjoy.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:30 My roommate Thomas
00:04:48 On coincidences
00:07:16 Getting fired
00:17:30 My healing journey
00:22:23 What values lead my life
00:30:03 Religion as a source of sanity
00:34:25 Holding together science and religion
00:50:34 The most powerful tool
00:55:13 The most unique thing about being a human
00:57:15 Into the Impossible
01:06:52 Imposter syndrome among women and minorities
01:10:40 What I’ve learned from a student
01:15:41 Where’s education going?
01:24:18 Final piece of advice
01:28:30 Outro
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Modern cosmology is full of controversies, challenges, and unresolved tensions. This can, of course, be very frustrating. But it’s also extremely fun!
Especially if we approach these challenges with brilliant minds who aren’t afraid to tackle them head-on.
One such luminary is the renowned George Efstathiou. George is a British astrophysicist and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge. He was the first Director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmology at the University of Cambridge from 2008 to 2016.
George joins me today for a cosmological episode in which we look at cosmic acceleration, Hubble tension, Sigma-8 tension, inflation theory, BICEP2, Planck collaboration, and more.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:25 Baseless claims in cosmology
00:13:57 Solving the Hubble tension
00:23:11 Axion-like early dark energy
00:28:03 Primordial magnetic fields
00:30:36 Solving the Sigma-8 tension
00:38:37 Inflation and the Multiverse
00:48:30 BICEP2
00:54:50 Existential question
00:56:42 Outro
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Does 1x1 equal 3? Is gravity actually a form of electricity? And is the periodic table based on... sound?
These are just some of the outrageous claims made by Terrence Howard on the Joe Rogan Experience. As a professor, I cannot let such claims stand, especially when they are broadcast on a platform as large as the Joe Rogan Experience. That’s why today, I will systematically debunk every single one of them and explain the importance of checking your sources.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Always check your sources!
01:28 Terrence’s claims on Joe Rogan
04:47 What is the spiral periodic table?
16:03 1x1=3?
22:17 Is gravity electricity?
33:34 Does Terrence really have 97 patents?
38:11 Conclusion and outro
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What is the Hubble tension? How does it challenge our current understanding of the universe? Why do different methods of measuring the universe’s expansion yield different results? And does our cosmological model need a complete overhaul?
I had the honor of discussing all this and more with none other than Adam Riess. Riess is a renowned astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking research on the expansion of the universe. Through extensive measurements and collaborations with other scientists, Riess discovered an intriguing tension in the size of the expansion of the universe, which has been steadily increasing over the last decade. These results, which have reached a significant level of more than 5 sigma, have revealed an unexpected phenomenon: the universe's expansion rate seems to vary depending on whether we start from the beginning shortly after the Big Bang or from the present.
In this episode of Into the Impossible, Riess and I explore the challenges of measuring distances in the universe, the possible role of dark energy, and how this challenges the concept of the cosmological principle.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Proving Einstein wrong
06:38 Struggling with experiment results
08:57 What is the Hubble tension?
18:45 Can curiosity be cultivated and sustained?
24:05 Measuring distances in the universe using parallax
32:54 The Hubble tension persists
38:56 Revising the cosmological principle
42:47 Gravitational lensing
51:03 Surprising JWST findings
54:33 Theoretical implications of the Hubble Tension measurements
56:47 Outro
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Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?
The allure of a fresh start on a new planet has captivated humans for a very long time, and now, public figures like Elon Musk are trying to make it a reality. But should we? Is it even possible? And how would life on Mars even look like?
These are the questions Zach and Kelly Weinersmith tackled with a deep expertise and winning sense of humor in their new book, A City on Mars, which has become an instant bestseller.
Zach is a cartoonist and writer best known for his webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC). Outside of SMBC, he has worked on a sketch comedy series, a podcast, and multiple other webcomics. Kelly, on the other hand, is a biologist, writer, and podcaster. She is a faculty member in the Department of BioSciences at Rice University and an alumni collaborator with the Parasite Ecology Group at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Today, Zach is joining me on Into the Impossible to discuss whether and how to become multi-planetary.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:22 Elon Musk’s obsession with Mars
00:04:38 Why Mars?
00:12:11 Why not just build bunkers underground?
00:18:03 Judging a book by its cover
00:19:37 Space psychology
00:29:16 The hard physics of colonizing space
00:36:22 The economics of space exploration
00:43:34 Audience questions
00:56:35 Elon Musk’s bizarre notions about space
01:01:17 Outro
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Could physics serve as our best guide to metaphysics? What fundamental metaphysics is best motivated by quantum mechanics? And what’s the deal with the age-old feud between philosophers and physicists?
Here to shed light on all these questions and more is none other than David Z. Albert, professor of philosophy and director of the MA program in The Philosophical Foundations of Physics at Columbia University in New York. David is a prominent American philosopher and physicist widely recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of quantum mechanics and the foundations of physics. He has published four popular books and numerous articles on quantum mechanics.
In our stimulating conversation, we talked about his controversial PhD proposal, the truth about quantum mechanics, Einstein's affection for Ernst Mach, and who would win in a fight: a physicist or a philosopher?
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:59 Judging a book by its cover
00:10:25 Department's opposition to David's PhD
00:19:09 Physics and philosophy
00:28:41 The experimental minimum
00:36:11 The past hypothesis
00:47:15 Other forms of logic in other universes
00:53:47 Popper’s falsification criteria
01:03:59 Physics and narrative
01:06:11 Audience questions
01:22:26 Existential questions
01:26:43 Outro
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Are aliens artificial intelligence? What’s the deal with string theory? And how are campus politics affecting our classrooms?
I had the pleasure of discussing all of this and more with Christopher Sweat, a highly opinionated thinker and analyst. Christopher started his career as a tinkerer, fascinated by computers, flights, and racing simulators.
His practical and theoretical understanding of AI, computer science, and cybersecurity led him to become a tech consultant for large enterprises. He’s also the host of A Rant, a podcast for impromptu intellectual dialogue.
This is our second interview, this time led by Chris and with me in the hot seat. Accordingly, we talked about things close to my heart – string theory, God, spacetime, aliens, Israel, and more.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What’s it like to be a guest on Joe Rogan Experience
02:55 What is cosmology?
06:18 God and physics
11:27 Biggest crises in modern cosmology
14:51 What is space-time?
18:27 Do aliens exist, and are they AI?
24:52 Eric Weinstein’s critique of string theory
35:56 Campus politics
40:52 Outro
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Is the universe twice as old as we thought?
Current estimates suggest that the Big Bang occurred 13.8 billion years ago. But today, we’re joined by Rajendra Gupta, a luminary in the field of cosmology who claims that the universe is actually 26.7 billion years old. I've invited him on the show so he can make a case for his claims!
Professor Gupta is a theoretical physicist currently teaching astrophysics to senior undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, the dynamics of the universe under evolutionary physical constants beyond the standard model, CMB, JWST, BAO, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the large-scale structure and formation of galaxies, dark matter, and dark energy.
To say I am thrilled to have him on the show for the second time would be an understatement.
So, without further ado, let’s jump right in!
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Judging Rajendra’s paper
05:34 Changing cosmic constants
10:45 Tired light hypothesis
13:58 Falsifying the notion that the universe is 26 billion years old
18:57 Falsifying tired light
21:41 The Big Bang and galaxy formation
28:31 Hybrid model of dark energy
33:27 The expanding universe
36:41 Audience questions
44:20 Outro
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How likely is it that aliens exist? How credible are the testimonies of David Grusch, Ryan Graves, and other UFO whistleblowers? Does antigravity defy the laws of physics? And do US universities have a problem with free speech?
I had the pleasure of exploring these issues on The Danny Jones Podcast. A podcast that exists to bring fringe cultures to a broad audience through thoughtful storytelling and beautiful cinematography.
In our thought-provoking conversation, Danny and I challenged the boundaries of free thinking. And let me tell you, whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode is worth a listen.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 - Harvard, Hamas, and Israel
00:14:49 - Keating vs. Jack Sarfatti on string theory
00:17:44 - Physics can't prove anything
00:20:06 - David Grusch
00:26:36 - Existence of alien life
00:34:16 - Radar spoofing technology
00:43:27 - Likelihood ratio test
00:50:56 - UFO "Zoo hypothesis"
00:54:56 - Ryan Graves's account of "Cube inside a Sphere" UFO
01:01:30 - Radar reflectors or UFOs?
01:08:33 - Antigravity research went dark
01:12:03 - Does antigravity defy the laws of physics?
01:20:06 - Tic Tac UFO physics
01:28:18 - Outro
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Imagine walking into a classroom where the students are the ones driving the discussion. Where curiosity and collaboration have replaced rote memorization. A place where traditional education has been turned on its head, and the power of learning is placed directly in the hands of those who seek it.
It's almost hard to imagine such a classroom after having studied in our current education system, right? But today’s guest on Into the Impossible has turned this unlikely fantasy into a reality by developing an active learning system that engages students rather than just lecturing them.
Meet Eric Mazur, physicist, educator, and mastermind behind peer instruction. Eric is a professor of physics and applied physics at Harvard University, and today, he’s here to discuss the past, present, and future of our education system.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What is peer instruction?
10:54 Are professors necessary in the classroom?
17:37 Are lectures an effective way to teach?
23:39 Using technology in the classroom
28:11 Hiring good teachers and professors
31:41 The problem with grading
36:56 Tenure system in academia
41:36 Which subjects would Eric make compulsory
44:41 Outro
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Are we alone in the universe?
This question has intrigued thinkers for centuries. Now, we finally have the tools and theoretical frameworks to explore the possibility of alien life scientifically. But how far have we come in our search? And are we close to finally finding our otherworldly neighbors?
Here today to help us answer these questions is none other than Professor Adam Frank. Adam is an astrophysicist and astrobiologist at the University of Rochester. His ground-breaking work has transformed our understanding of the universe and life itself.
In this episode of Into the Impossible, we explore the scientific frontier of detecting aliens, the incredible potential of new technologies like the JWST, and how to evaluate extraordinary claims about UFOs and other phenomena.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:18 Does Adam agree with Carl Sagan?
00:04:44 Judging a book by its cover
00:08:51 What are the odds?
00:15:09 Does space equal life?
00:27:02 Addressing the replication crisis in astrobiology
00:31:49 Theoretical frameworks for understanding extraterrestrial life
00:34:38 Technology for discovering extraterrestrial life
00:39:38 There is no Fermi paradox!
00:44:59 Rare Earth hypothesis
00:48:55 Video “evidence” of UFOs
00:54:34 Audience questions
01:08:21 Outro
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Is there a crisis in cosmology?!
Well, not exactly. You see, there’s not just one crisis in cosmology. There are many crises! But don’t worry, that’s a good thing. Crises are what scientists live for!
And what a time it is to be a cosmologist. We are at the forefront of uncovering the universe’s greatest mysteries, and we get to play with cutting-edge technology!
Recently, I got to share this passion of mine with Abhijit Chavda’s audience on his incredible show. We discussed the new and exciting breakthroughs that have been making headlines recently. But we also dove fearlessly into some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology that have been agitating the minds of thinkers for centuries.
It was delightful to discuss the current state and future of cosmology. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 Recent breakthroughs in cosmology and galaxy clustering
00:06:22 Mission and impact of the Simons Observatory
00:12:05 Recent crises in cosmology
00:26:55 Insights from James Webb Space Telescope
00:34:41 Event Horizon Telescope and Sagittarius A* findings
00:38:21 Theoretical and observational challenges in cosmology
00:44:04 Is the multiverse theory dangerous for science and society?
00:47:03 Antisemitism on campuses and academic freedom
01:00:42 Israel's unlikely supporter, India
01:07:12 Outro
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What’s the relationship between matter and space-time? What’s the fundamental nature of reality? And how should we, as science communicators, push back against anti-scientific BS?
These are just some of the topics I had the pleasure of discussing with Tevin Naidu. Tevin is a medical doctor, philosopher, and ethicist whose academic work spans theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, moral luck, addiction, and the philosophy and ethics of science, mind, and mental health.
Tune in and join us for this thought-provoking conversation!
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:36 - What are space, time, and matter?
00:07:11 - How I approach theoretical physics
00:12:43 - How my podcast changed my perspective
00:18:58 - How to "push back" against BS with respectful, open discourse
00:28:50 - Origin of the word podcast and inspiration for Into The Impossible
00:33:55 - Historic moments captured by humans
00:41:21 - Fundamental nature of reality
00:45:02 - Debunking Terrence Howard's JRE comments
00:57:25 - Religion & atheism
01:04:07 - My thoughts on the success of Into The Impossible
01:08:38 - Thoughts on trusting NASA, evidence for alien life, and extraterrestrial tech
01:14:54 - Outro
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Enjoy this thorough conversation between me and the one and only Jordan Peterson, in which we discuss many long-standing cosmological theories, from the Big Bang to the expansion of the universe, and why we might be completely wrong… about everything!
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned Canadian psychologist, best-selling author, public speaker, media commentator, and podcast host. He has lectured at prestigious universities, published numerous scientific papers, and developed online programs to help individuals explore their personalities and improve their lives.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:15 My primary focus of concern
00:05:06 How far back can we look?
00:07:36 Visible light vs. microwave radiation
00:15:31 Olbers paradox
00:21:32 The accelerating universe
00:32:59 What we know and don't know about the early universe
00:48:24 A consequence of dust
00:55:57 The initial state of the universe prior to the elemental state
01:01:52 Eintein’s happiest thought
01:09:21 Everything hinges on curvature
01:12:11 Inflation and the multiverse
01:21:39 Lean into that which would devastate you
01:26:47 Scientists and religion
01:34:02 What happened on the dust front?
01:42:54 The status of the quantum fluctuation field agglomeration theory
01:45:20 A little story from Exodus and outro
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How did life begin? What makes us human? Why do we get sick and grow old?
For more than half a century, we've searched for answers to these questions in DNA. But after a series of groundbreaking discoveries, attention has turned to RNA, the long-overlooked molecule that is now at the heart of biology's greatest mysteries.
Here today, to shed light on this topic, is none other than the Nobel laureate Thomas Cech. Thomas shared the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Sidney Altman for their discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. He discovered that RNA could cut strands of RNA itself, suggesting that life might have started as RNA, and found that RNA can not only transmit instructions but also speed up the necessary reactions.
His upcoming book, The Catalyst, promises to bring years of pioneering research to the forefront, demonstrating how RNA holds the key to understanding life on Earth—from its very origins to our future.
Join us as we explore the most transformative breakthroughs in biology and beyond on this episode of Into the Impossible!
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:17 What is life?
02:05 Judging a book by its cover
05:44 Does profit drive innovation?
10:51 The RNA breakthrough
14:40 Is DNA a one-trick pony?
24:54 Panspermia, DNA and RNA
29:25 RNA’s role in the end of life
37:01 CRISPR
42:09 Are DNA and RNA the only two informational molecules?
46:57 The future of education
51:38 The greatest thing humans have ever done
53:08 What Thomas has been wrong about
54:22 Outro
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Is there hope for humanity?
In light of the numerous challenges we face today, from political to environmental crises, it seems like there isn’t.
But according to today’s esteemed guest Marcelo Gleiser, there’s still hope! However, we need to shift our perspective, recognize our place in the universe, and rediscover our connection to the natural world.
These are topics he thoroughly explored in his most recent book: The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future. I used our interview to ask him a few questions that came to my mind when I was reading this wonderful book.
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Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:11 Judging a book by its cover
00:09:44 Copernicus’ heliocentric model
00:15:57 The perfect cosmological principle
00:21:14 Crises in cosmology
00:26:38 Humans, the natural world, and biocentrism
00:38:05 But what about technological progress?
00:42:16 Information theory, panspermia, and exoplanets
00:55:33 The origins of life and unifying theories
01:00:39 On a more optimistic note
01:05:28 AI’s impact on education
01:11:30 Audience questions
01:26:21 Outro
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Why do physicists fight philosophers?
A couple of months ago, I was invited to Robinson Erhardt’s podcast to discuss the expansion and inflation of the universe, the relationship between theory and experiment in cosmology, gravitational waves, my brainchild, the BICEP experiment, and a lot more. Enjoy!
Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in between: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxwneBx6apV1mQ7CbWKfXQ
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:15 Brian the Builder
00:07:15 The Theory of Cosmological Expansion?
00:23:48 The Origins of Inflation
00:31:47 On Theory and Experiment in Astrophysics
00:41:55 On Gravitational Waves and Inflation
00:58:27 BICEP Tech Specs
01:12:01 What Did BICEP Find?
01:26:46 The Simons Array
01:30:37 On Eric Weinstein’s Theory of Everything
01:36:44 Outro
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Are experts failing us?
While there is no clear answer to this question, it is clear that there is a growing public distrust of experts and institutions, and even more clear that this has severe consequences for society and science.
Join me and my colleague Eric Weinstein as we explore this issue, dig deep into the reasons for this skepticism, from political pressures to historical deceptions, and hypothesize potential solutions!
Eric Weinstein is an American managing director of Thiel Capital, Peter Thiel's investment firm, a position he has held since 2015. 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. We discuss funding, academic freedom, and theoretical vs experimental physics.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:33 Giving platforms to unorthodox thinkers
00:03:39 Eric on the collapse of institutional trust
00:06:25 The decline in the reputation of universities and their impact
00:11:49 Need for reconciliation over COVID-related lies
00:24:08 Dangers of misinformation
00:28:04 The complicated relationship between national security and science
00:40:57 Eric’s vision for re-establishing trust in the scientific community
01:08:14 Outro
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