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A podcast about how we understand the world, scientifically and as humans. Each conversation brings together visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, and technology discussing the nature of reality and how we collaborate to create the future. Hosted by Dr Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. For show notes go to: https://briankeating.com/podcast
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Sean Carroll: Quantum Mechanics and the Many Worlds Interpretation
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In this episode, I interview renowned theoretical physicist Sean Carroll to discuss his book Something Deeply Hidden. Sean breaks down complex ideas in quantum mechanics and cosmology in his popular science books. His research involves theoretical physics and astrophysics, especially cosmology, field theory, and gravitation. Sean takes us on a jour…
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Accidental Discoveries That Shaped Astronomy | Chris Lintott
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Science might seem opposed to chance discoveries due to its focus on meticulous methods. But surprisingly, serendipity, the art of fortunate accidents and happy discoveries, plays a big role, especially in astronomy. Some of the greatest cosmic discoveries were accidental. Unexpected findings have greatly shaped our understanding of the universe. I…
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Terrence Howard and Candace Owens: The Wildly Unhinged World of Celebrity Science
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Is Terrence Howard onto something, or is he completely off the rails with his wild theories? In this episode, I was privileged to appear on Piers Morgan Uncensored, alongside Eric Weinstein and Tom Bilyeu to dissect the viral phenomenon of Terrence Howard's unconventional theories on Joe Rogan's podcast and their impact on public perception of scie…
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Brian Keating on the Israel-Gaza Conflict, Campus Politics & Podcasting w/ James Altucher
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Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with James Altucher. James is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, bestselling author, and host of The James Altucher Show. In the first part of our interview, James wanted to learn more about black holes, w…
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Your Phone Is A Government Spy! | Andrew Bustamante [Ep. 442]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! Is the CIA spying on Americans? How can we stay safe in the surveillance age? Is the government keeping secrets from us? And which covert missions have secretly shaped the course of world politics? I had the pleasur…
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Don Lincoln: Did Einstein Waste The Last 30 Years of His Life? [Ep. 439]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 …
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Keating Goes to Congress: Combating Antisemitism in Universities
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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…
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Can Science and Religion Coexist? w/ Danny Miranda (2021)
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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. D…
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Addressing the Biggest Controversies in Modern Cosmology with George Efstathiou [Ep. 436]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 …
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Terrence Howard & Eric Weinstein Drop Bombshells on Joe Rogan Experience: Part 1
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 profes…
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Exploring the Mysteries of the Expanding Universe with Adam Riess
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 ne…
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What Elon Musk Isn't Telling You About Colonizing Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith [Ep. 434]
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David Albert: Einstein Was Right About Quantum Mechanics! [Ep. 433]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 …
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Are Aliens Artificial Intelligence? w/ Chris Sweat
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 op…
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Rajendra Gupta On Tired Light and the REAL Age of the Universe [Ep. 431]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 tha…
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Astrophysicist Exposes UFO Whistleblower David Grusch
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This New Method of Teaching Physics Changes EVERYTHING! w/ Eric Mazur [Ep. 428]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 …
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Adam Frank: Are We About to Discover Alien Life? [Ep. 425]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 w…
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Is There a CRISIS in Cosmology? with Abhijit Chavda [Ep. 424]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 tim…
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Brian Keating Discusses Black Holes, Time Travel, and the Origin of the Universe w/ Jordan Peterson
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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…
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What’s the Relationship Between Matter and Space-Time? w/ Tevin Naidu
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Life's Catalyst: RNA with Thomas Cech [Ep. 423]
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Is There Hope for Humanity? Marcelo Gleiser’s Case for Biocentrism [Ep. 422]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 stil…
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Why Do Physicists FIGHT Philosophers?
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Eric Weinstein: Don't Call It A Conspiracy! [Ep. 421]
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Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN! 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 soc…
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