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Tagged “physics”
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Janna Levin: Black Holes, Spacetime, and the Nature of Reality
In this expansive conversation, physicist Janna Levin explores the profound nature of black holes, describing them not as dense matter, but as empty regions of spacetime delimited by event horizons. She delves into the counterintuitive geo…
3h 07m -
Quantum Gravity, Black Holes & The Nature of Reality
In this deep dive into theoretical physics, Andrew Strominger, a professor from the Harvard Black Hole Initiative, explores the profound mysteries surrounding black holes, quantum gravity, and the potential for a unified theory of nature. …
2h 25m -
Consciousness and the Illusion of Free Will
Annika Harris joins the program to explore the profound mystery of human consciousness and the nature of reality. Harris argues that our sense of free will and the feeling of a distinct, independent self are largely illusions constructed b…
2h 46m -
Brian Keating: Cosmology, Nobel Prizes, and Our Universe
In this deep dive into the cosmos, experimental physicist Brian Keating explores the origins of our universe, the evolution of modern cosmology, and the complex human realities behind groundbreaking scientific research. Discussing his work…
4h 06m -
Frank Wilczek: Physics of Reality, Beauty, and the Universe
In this deep dive into the nature of reality, Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek explores the profound comprehensibility of the universe and the power of symmetry in physical law. He explains the concept of complementarity as a fundamental attit…
2h 30m -
Natalia Bailey: Space Propulsion and Propulsion Tech
This episode features Natalia Bailey, a propulsion engineer and founder of Axion Systems, discussing the frontier of space travel. The conversation spans from the physics of colloid thrusters and electric propulsion to the broader challeng…
1h 39m
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