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    Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

    Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the Impossible is where Cosmic Conversations happen — uniting Nobel Prize winners, iconoclasts, authors, and technologists to explore reality’s deepest questions. From AI to aliens, from biophysics to the brain, from the cosmos to the multiverse, Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego covers it all.
    If you’ve ever asked What’s out there? or What’s next?, this is where curiosity meets clarity.
    Learn to think like this. 🎙 Full episodes, notes & more: briankeating.com/podcast

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    Astrophysicist DEBUNKS Bart Sibrel’s Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory May 14, 2024
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    In 1969, Apollo 11 was the first crewed mission to land on the Moon.


    Or was it?


    According to conspiracy theorists, it's obvious that the moon landing was faked. Now, I don't usually pay much attention to such claims, but a few days ago Joe Rogan published a new episode of his podcast, in which he hosted none other than Bart Sibrel himself, giving him a platform to spread his anti-science nonsense to millions of people around the world.


    So, as a scientist, more specifically an astrophysicist, I feel that it is my duty to debunk his claims one by one and to explain the science behind the Apollo 11 mission.


    Tune in!


    Bart Sibrel on Joe Rogan full video ➡️ https://youtu.be/P7xu0t9dTbI?si=9NzaGK7R0fgKcaDm


    Key Takeaways:


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:01:26 Getting the terminology right

    00:03:11 Wind on the Moon

    00:04:57 Magnetic fields and radiation

    00:08:48 Going to Antarctica

    00:10:50 Let’s look at the evidence

    00:17:00 Why are so many people defending the moon landing?

    00:20:14 The science behind the Moon landing

    00:33:37 Back to the Moon!

    00:39:23 Outro


    References:


    • Moon had magnetic field at least a billion years longer than thought https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/aug/09/moon-had-magnetic-field-at-least-a-billion-years-longer-than-thought-study

    • A Real Dynamo: Moon’s Magnetic Field Lasted Far Longer Than ... https://www.space.com/37756-moon-magnetic-field-lasted-billion-years-longer.html

    • Magnetic fields on the moon are the remnant of an ancient core ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201015173133.htm

    • Mystery of Moon’s Magnetic Field Deepens | Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mystery-moons-magnetic-field-deepens/

    • How strong is Sun magnetic field on Moon surface? And on Mars? https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/41246/how-strong-is-sun-magnetic-field-on-moon-surface-and-on-mars

    • A Study of the Magnetic Field of Moon - NASA/ADS https://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1962IAUS...14...45D

    • Lunar Laser Ranging experiments - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Laser_Ranging_experiments

    • How NASA Uses Simple Technology to Track Lunar Missions https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/how-nasa-uses-simple-technology-to-track-lunar-missions/

    • Tests of Gravity Using Lunar Laser Ranging - SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/article/10.12942/lrr-2010-7

    • Next-generation Laser Ranging at Lunar Geophysical Network and ... https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/PSJ/ac6c25/pdf

    • International Laser Ranging Service - NASA https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov

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    • Independent Verification

    The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has taken high-definition photos of the Apollo landing sites, capturing the Lunar Module descent stages and the tracks left by the astronauts. This provides independent verification of the landings, as the LRO is a separate spacecraft not involved in the original Apollo missions.


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    Nick Bostrom: Will Artificial Intelligence Lead Us to a Utopian Future? [Ep. 414] May 12, 2024
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    There are many stories, notions, and theories about what might happen if the development of artificial intelligence goes wrong. But what if it goes right? What if we develop superintelligence safely, govern it well, and make good use of it?


    These are the profound questions that today’s esteemed guest, Nick Bostrom, has explored in his highly anticipated new book, Deep Utopia.


    Nick is a Professor at Oxford University, where he heads the Future of Humanity Institute as its founding director. He is the most-cited professional philosopher in the world aged 50 or under and is the author of some 200 publications, including Anthropic Bias (2002), Global Catastrophic Risks (2008), Human Enhancement (2009), and Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014), a New York Times bestseller.


    With a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, he is a leading expert in this field so without further ado, let’s dive right into his beautiful utopia!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:37 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:06:01 Failed utopian experiments
    • 00:10:47 The future of work
    • 00:16:16 The limits to growth and superintelligence
    • 00:28:30 Simulation hypothesis
    • 00:39:14 The potential for AI alignment
    • 00:47:53 Why Nick hopes there are no aliens
    • 00:50:19 Audience questions
    • 01:03:49 Outro


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    Brian Keating Discusses the Ultimate Issues of Life With Dennis Prager May 09, 2024
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    How are cosmology and cosmetology linked? Has the Big Bang happened an infinite number of times? And why has no one ever seen a perfect triangle?


    I recently had the opportunity to discuss these and other exciting topics with Dennis Prager! Dennis is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis Prager Show, which can be heard nationwide on nearly 400 stations! He is also the founder of Prager University (PragerU), the world's most-watched conservative video website with a billion views a year, more than half of them by people under 35.


    Enjoy our insightful conversation!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:00:55 Cosmology and cosmetology
    • 00:04:58 The origin of the universe
    • 00:09:01 The perfect triangle
    • 00:13:01 The first scientific crack in cosmology and Olber’s paradox
    • 00:18:26 Do most physicists believe in the Big Bang?
    • 00:22:59 My predictions about the past
    • 00:27:50 Outro


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    Searching for Alien Earths with Lisa Kaltenegger [Ep. 411] May 05, 2024
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    Is Earth unique, or are there other Earth-like planets full of life? If so, what might life be like on these other planets? Could we even detect it? These questions have puzzled people for millennia.


    Now, we finally have the technology to explore it. Among the people who have taken up the search for other Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life is today's guest, Lisa Kaltenegger!


    Lisa Kaltenegger is an award-winning astrophysicist and astrobiologist and the founding director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell. She is a pioneer and world-leading expert in modeling habitable worlds and their light footprints. For the last decade, she has been finding new ways to discover life in space, working with NASA and ESA from Austria to the Netherlands, Harvard, Germany, and now Cornell.


    Today, she will take us on an exciting journey through space in search of habitable planets and life.


    Tune in!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:03:00 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:06:16 What kind of aliens is Lisa looking for?
    • 00:10:50 The key technology for planet hunting
    • 00:16:51 Modeling habitable planets
    • 00:24:09 A trip through probability space
    • 00:33:58 Panspermia and life on Mars
    • 00:38:02 Proof of life
    • 00:44:51 Information theory and identifying signs of life
    • 00:48:11 The implications of discovering extraterrestrial life
    • 00:53:16 The future of pedagogy
    • 00:57:39 Outro


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    Exploring the Scientific Validity of the Multiverse Theory w/ Paul Halpern [Ep. 408] Apr 28, 2024
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    The multiverse has captured the imagination of scientists and thinkers for centuries, sparking debates in physics, philosophy, and beyond.


    But is it a valid scientific theory or just science fiction?


    I’ve had the pleasure of exploring this issue with the leading expert in this field, physicist and author Paul Halpern. Halpern is a professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University and the author of eighteen popular science books, including Flashes of Creation, The Quantum Labyrinth, Einstein's Dice, Schrodinger's Cat, and Synchronicity. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.


    Halpern recently published The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes, which tells the epic story of how science became besotted with the multiverse and the controversies that ensued. Today, we’re going to dive headfirst into this fascinating investigation!


    Tune in.


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:01:17 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:06:39 Bruno’s speculations about exoplanets
    • 00:11:20 Why is the multiverse such a controversial theory?
    • 00:16:54 Richard Feynman And John Wheeler
    • 00:23:31 Can we falsify the multiverse?
    • 00:30:30 Has anyone ever written a biography of Bob Dickey?
    • 00:39:11 Inflationary models, multiverse and cyclic cosmology
    • 00:45:36 Evidence of bubble collisions in the CMB?
    • 00:57:45 String theory and the multiverse
    • 01:01:41 Outro


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    Daniel Dennett: Do We Have Free Will? [Ep. 406] Apr 21, 2024
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    Welcome everyone to a fascinating deep dive with the late Daniel Dennett!


    In our interview, we tackled fascinating problems like free will, human consciousness, ethics, and the philosophy of science. He also explained why he’s sounding the alarm on AI!


    Shortly after our interview, Daniel sadly passed away at the age of 82. He was a renowned philosopher, thought-provoking writer, brilliant cognitive scientist, and vocal atheist. He was the co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies, the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, a member of the editorial board for The Rutherford Journal, and a co-founder of The Clergy Project.


    Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, he was at the forefront of discussions on consciousness, free will, and the impact of Darwinian evolution on religious belief. Dennett's works, including "Breaking the Spell" and "Consciousness Explained," have provoked both admiration and controversy, challenging readers to reconsider deeply held beliefs about the mind and its relationship to the physical world. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have Dan on the show!


    The world has truly lost an extraordinary soul and a groundbreaking thinker.


    RIP


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:09:27 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:12:29 Dan's critique of Sam Harris's position on free will
    • 00:21:43 The evolutionary advantage of music
    • 00:29:01 Language, nonverbal communication, and artificial intelligence
    • 00:34:33 Are brains computers?
    • 00:46:04 Sounding the alarm on AI
    • 00:51:38 Bioengineering and bioethics
    • 00:57:21 Philosophy of physics
    • 01:02:47 The evolution of academia
    • 01:09:08 Audience questions
    • 01:23:10 Outro


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    Does Time Really Exist and How Can We Measure It w/ Chad Orzel (#406) Apr 14, 2024
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    Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad Orzel.


    Chad is a professor of physics and science communicator renowned for his popular science books, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, Breakfast with Einstein, and How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com.


    In his most recent book, A Brief History of Timekeeping, Chad revisits the delicate negotiations involved in Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea of time as an absolute and universal quantity.


    From sundials to sandglasses and mechanical clocks, this sharp and engaging story isn't just about the science of timekeeping—it's a riveting tale encompassing politics, philosophy, and the very essence of space and time.


    Tune in!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:01:07 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:05:07 Galileo’s telescope helmet
    • 00:10:23 The connection between time and astronomy
    • 00:13:11 Why is longitude so hard to measure?
    • 00:15:32 The relativity of simultaneity
    • 00:22:12 The future of education after COVID
    • 00:25:55 The standard definition of time
    • 00:31:19 Attosecond clocks
    • 00:36:33 Why time is so much more perplexing than space
    • 00:40:23 How to teach students new things
    • 00:43:14 On education
    • 00:49:05 Outro


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    The Science and Wonder of Solar Eclipses: 4/8/24 (#405) Apr 08, 2024
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    On April 8th, 2024, the USA will be treated to a rare celestial phenomenon—a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that temporarily darkens parts of the Earth. Astronomers and enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to witness this remarkable event and delve deeper into the mysteries of our solar system.


    Today, I want to do a deep dive into solar eclipses so that you can better appreciate them, whether you’ll be able to see the one on Monday or not. Eclipses are awe-inspiring phenomena that bridge the gap between wonder and discovery and have fascinated humanity for millennia. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:01:37 Ancient observations
    • 00:03:02 Cultural and religious significance
    • 00:04:27 Scientific contributions
    • 00:05:47 Practical applications
    • 00:09:09 Solar eclipse of 2024
    • 00:10:40 Outro


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    How Our Moon Shaped the Course of Human History and Humankind w/ Rebecca Boyle (#404) Apr 07, 2024
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    Today on Into the Impossible, we're joined by the renowned cosmic journalist Rebecca Boyle.


    As a lifelong lunar enthusiast, Rebecca has extensively studied how the Moon has shaped human history and life on Earth. Rebecca's new book, aptly titled ‘Our Moon,’ explores the mysteries of the Moon, from its crucial role in stabilizing Earth's orbit and shaping our climate to its influence on the evolution of life itself. Furthermore, she sheds light on how ancient civilizations used the Moon's phases to measure time, laying the foundations for scientific observations that continue to this day.


    Today, she has kindly joined us to share her insights and discoveries. So, without further ado, let's dive right into this pure lunacy!


    Rebecca Boyle is a journalist covering the cosmos, focusing on astronomy, space exploration, and history. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American, a contributing writer for Quanta Magazine and The Atlantic, and a frequent contributor at the New York Times, Popular Science, Smithsonian Air & Space, and many other publications. She has received numerous writing awards throughout her career, and her work has been anthologized multiple times in The Best American Science & Nature Writing. Boyle is a former newspaper reporter, a former Space Camp attendee, and a lifelong Moon enthusiast.


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:01:24 Judging a book by its cover
    • 00:05:08 Rebecca’s personal connection to the Moon
    • 00:11:16 The Moon in occultism and modern science
    • 00:13:36 Women’s menstrual cycles and the Moon
    • 00:16:03 The Moon’s impact on climate change on Earth
    • 00:18:50 How Earth beat the odds
    • 00:22:58 Early life formation and the impact of the Moon
    • 00:26:48 Going back to the Moon and colonizing space
    • 00:35:53 Audience questions
    • 00:38:38 Outro


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    Chris Hayward: Lerner and Gupta Are WRONG About the Big Bang (#403) Mar 31, 2024
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    When the JWST captured the first images of the earliest galaxies in our universe, scientists were shocked.


    The galaxies appeared to be way too bright, way too big, and way too mature to have formed so soon after the Big Bang. This discovery has, rightfully so, sparked a massive debate among astrophysicists. Some even started to question the standard model of cosmology.


    However, using new simulations, some astrophysicists decided to investigate this controversy. Among these extraordinarily talented and bright minds is today’s guest, Chris Hayward, founding member of the FIRE project.


    Tune in to discover the truth about the mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn!


    Key Takeaways:


    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:01:02 What is a FIRE simulation?
    • 00:03:11 The mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn
    • 00:12:36 How FIRE provides information on the maturity of a galaxy
    • 00:16:18 Galaxy dynamics and black holes
    • 00:18:50 How FIRE simulations can help resolve tensions in cosmology
    • 00:27:32 “I was made for science.”
    • 00:34:09 The experimental minimum
    • 00:39:54 What if the universe is actually 26 billion years old?
    • 00:43:35 What's next for this type of research?
    • 00:47:25 Outro


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