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Did Scientists Discover Life on Venus? MIT Professor Sara Seager and The Verge’s Loren Grush (#075) Sep 17, 2020

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A conversation with MIT Professor Sara Seager and The Verge Journalist Loren Grush, with Prof. Brian Keating. Loren Grush writes: “Deep within the acidic clouds of Venus, astronomers have detected a tantalizing gas never found on the planet before — a gas that, remarkably, could be a sign of life on the hellish world. The gas’s presence isn’t enough to say for sure that Venus hosts life forms, but the fact that it exists in the planet’s clouds indicates that something is going on there that we don’t fully understand.”

Read the press release: https://news.mit.edu/2020/life-venus-phosphine-0914
Watch the press release from MIT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCXF8FUux74
Read Loren’s coverage of the announcement: https://www.theverge.com/21428796/venus-gas-life-sign-discovery-phosphine-biosignature
Project Website: https://venuscloudlife.com

“The gas in question is a nasty one called phosphine, a toxic and explosive molecule with a lingering odor of garlic and dead fish. Astronomers discovered the putrid gas lurking within a layer of clouds on Venus, where temperatures are pretty close to those on our planet. They didn’t find much — just small traces in the swirling mix of sulfuric acid clouds that surround the planet. “It’s equivalent to a few tablespoons in an Olympic sized swimming pool,” David Clements, an astrophysicist at the Imperial College of London and part of the team that made the discovery, tells The Verge.

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Alex Heyne: Youtube’s #1 Monk! (#074) Sep 17, 2020

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Alexander Heyne is the creator of Modern Health Monk, a popular YouTube channel devoted to helping people learn healthy habits and manifest a happy life. Alex is also the author of “Master the Day: Eat, Move and Live Better With The Power of Daily Habits.” He joins me to talk about the book, growing his audience, and how journaling can help us all get and stay healthy.

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00:00 Introduction
06:50 Preparing for the wedding instead of the marriage.
11:15 How to form habits for long-term happiness.
16:05 Improving yourself by 1% each day goes a long way.
22:59 Alex’s experience with Chinese healing.
27:07 How does technology fit into Chinese medicine?
32:16 What did Alex think was impossible until he did it?
33:40 What object or knowledge would Alex put on his monolith?

Alexander Heyne has a doctorate in Classical Chinese Medicine. He is dedicated to helping people identify and manifest their goals for a better life. His YouTube channel Modern Health Monk has over 315,000 subscribers.

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Astrophysicist Moiya McTier, Folklorist of the Cosmos (#073) Sep 09, 2020

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Moiya McTier is in the final year of her PhD in astrophysics at Columbia, but she is already a science communication star. With a background in folklore, she is an accomplished storyteller working to bring more science into science fiction. Moiya joins me on the INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast to discuss her research on the Milky Way, her upcoming popular science book, and how her background influences her career choices. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive show notes for this episode: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php

00:00 Introduction
06:42 Combining science and folklore into science fiction.
14:10 Moiya explains her research on the Milky Way.
19:51 How a unique childhood encouraged creativity.
26:20 Can anyone be an effective science communicator?
33:14 World building is “the art of playing God.”
39:11 Equity and diversity in science and science fiction.
45:38 What ethical will does Moiya plan to leave behind?
47:49 What object or knowledge would Moiya put on her monolith?

Moiya McTier is in her fifth year of a PhD program in astronomy at Columbia University. She studied astrophysics and folklore at Harvard. Her podcast, Exolore, fosters world building – bringing science into science fiction. She is an accomplished science communicator and public speaker. Listen to the Exolore podcast here: https://www.exolorepod.com/episodes Find Moiya on the web: https://www.moiyamctier.com and Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoAstroMo Question to pin in the comments: What is your favorite science fiction universe?

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Futurist, Author, Pundit: David Brin — Where Are We Headed? (#072) Sep 09, 2020

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Watch my previous conversation with David from April 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HXf22FVVXk?sub_confirmation=1 Watch David’s recent talk at Google: https://youtu.be/eBqeIKx93A8

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James Altucher: Seinfeld Unfriended Me! A Special Livestream Edition (#071) Sep 05, 2020

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A conversation with @James Altucher about the explosive controversy surrounding his LinkedIn piece “NYC is DEAD”, the repercussions of which are still resonating around the globe! We begin by chatting about Jerry Seinfeld who inveighed against James in a shallow, but widely read Op-Ed in the NY Times. Judge for yourself — whose argument is more convincing and less full of ad hominem attacks? James harangued online by NYC Mayor DeBlasio: (https://twitter.com/jaltucher/status/1298079402983673857?s=20) https://youtu.be/0wpalJRusz8?t=1344 Seinfeld’s criticism: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/opinion/jerry-seinfeld-new-york-coronavirus.html or James’s piece — that drew Jerry’s ire: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nyc-dead-forever-heres-why-james-altucher/ James’s response to Jerry Seinfeld https://nypost.com/2020/08/24/sorry-seinfeld-your-love-of-nyc-wont-change-the-facts-about-its-crisis/ We also discussed James’s phenomenal piece in LinkedIn about the persuasive power of Eminem: Eminem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7UQHgZZAfU https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/12-secrets-persuasion-i-learned-from-eminem-james-altucher/ Here’s my appearance on THE JAMES ALTUCHER SHOW https://youtu.be/HeRWBR_fFOw?sub_confirmation=1 and James’s appearances on my show: https://youtu.be/K-1tB0X85ZE?sub_confirmation=1

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Auschwitz Survivor Rose Schindler: Never Give Up Hope! (#070) Sep 01, 2020

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Rose Schindler survived Auschwitz and has shared her remarkable story with thousands of people over the course of 50 years. Her memories of the Holocaust have remained clear over the decades, but so has her mantra to never give up hope. Rose joins me on this special episode of the INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE podcast to talk about the book “Two Who Survived: Keeping Hope Alive While Surviving the Holocaust.” This memoir includes both her and her husband’s story. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive show notes for this episode: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php

06:34 The world changed in 1938.
12:16 Being a tomboy saved Rose’s life.
17:00 “If you give up hope, you’re lost.”
23:03 Lessons from the Holocaust need to be remembered.
27:06 A school project prompted Rose and Max to share their story.
34:16 Building a life in America.
42:35 Rose is still working on projects at age 90.

Rose Schindler was born in Czechoslovakia in 1929 and survived Auschwitz. She met her husband Max shortly after the war and they were married in 1950. They moved to San Diego in 1956. Rose first told her story of survival to her son’s junior high class and hasn’t stopped speaking publicly about the horrors of the Holocaust since. She has received multiple awards as well as an honorary high school diploma and MBA. Learn more about “Two Who Survived” and buy your copy here: https://twowhosurvived.com Watch Rose on the Jocko Podcast https://youtu.be/Th1t1UvnYP4

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YouTube’s #1 Astronomer Dr. Becky Smethurst: “Don’t Dumb It Down!” (#069) Sep 01, 2020

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Rebecca Smethurst is known as Dr. Becky on her popular YouTube channel. She is an astrophysicist and science communicator, answering questions about physics and astronomy in engaging videos. Dr. Becky is also the author of the new book “Space at the Speed of Light: The secrets of 14 billion years for people short on time.” She joins me on this episode of INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE to discuss her popularity and the importance of communicating science effectively. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive show notes for this episode: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php

04:22 Science communication isn’t “dumbing down” science.
10:07 The value of citizen science to discovery.
16:44 Working towards gender equality in physics.
24:24 Balancing the work of being a minority in academia.
31:36 Dr. Becky explains galaxy quenching.
37:00 The art and title of Dr. Becky’s physics book.
42:22 What ethical will does Dr. Becky plan to leave?
46:03 What knowledge would Dr. Becky put on her monolith?
49:39 What did Dr. Becky think was impossible until she did it?

Dr. Becky Smethurst is a Junior Research Fellow at University of Oxford, where she also earned her PhD. She studies galaxy quenching and supermassive black holes. Her YouTube channel Dr. Becky has over 150,000 subscribers. Buy “Space at the Speed of Light” here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984858696/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XaxsFbSQ9HCAZ

Watch Dr. Becky’s “A day in the life of an astrophysicist in LOCKDOWN” video: https://youtu.be/qXkM0ItZ_X8

Find Dr. Becky on the web: https://rebeccasmethurst.co.uk and Twitter: https://twitter.com/drbecky_ Would you help with a citizen science project like the one Dr. Becky describes?

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Jordan Harbinger: How Deep is Your Well? (#068) Aug 30, 2020

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Well, well, well…now you’re thirsty? Podcast host Jordan Harbinger brings his unique and trenchant expertise to this episode of INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE. He shares invaluable advice from a 16 year career in podcasting. He had me on his podcast (https://www.youtube.com/c/THEJORDANHARBINGERSHOW) recently and I’m thrilled to have the chance to return the favor. His tips for how to get interview subjects off-script, when is too early to advertise, and why you should treat your audience like family are priceless to podcasters everywhere.

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00:10:19 Being a Wall Street lawyer prepared Jordan for podcasting.
00:18:08 The art of interviewing controversial people.
00:29:43 How to elicit good storytelling.
00:40:53 Earning the trust of your audience.
00:48:35 “What I truly love is having the conversations.”
00:56:20 Self-promotion isn’t inherently selfish.
01:08:52 What ethical will does Jordan Harbinger plan to leave behind?
01:12:44 What object or knowledge would Jordan put in or on his monolith?
01:15:15 What did Jordan think was impossible until he did it?

Jordan Harbinger’s long career in podcasting has earned him the nickname “The Larry King of Podcasting.” His previous career path included being a lawyer in New York, a tour guide in North Korea, a life coach, and a radio talk show host. He interviews diverse and interesting guests on his popular podcast “The Jordan Harbinger Show.”

Listen to Brian Keating on The Jordan Harbinger Show here: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/brian-keating-losing-the-nobel-prize/ Find Jordan Harbinger on the web: https://www.jordanharbinger.com and Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanharbinger

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Heather Lynn Mac Donald: A Classic Modern University (#067) Aug 29, 2020

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Heather Lynn Mac Donald is an American conservative political commentator, essayist, and attorney. She is a Thomas W. Smith Fellow of the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of the institute’s City Journal. She has written numerous editorials and is the author of several books.

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Patrick Bet-David UNCENSORED!! Got Fired? Make these “Your Next Five Moves”! (#066) Aug 19, 2020

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Patrick Bet-David runs one of the most successful YouTube channels in history, Valuetainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHdDJ0tjn_3j-FS7s_X1kQ Let his clarity of purpose and ability to build a great team inspire your next 5 moves! On this episode of INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE, Patrick and I talk about his newest book “Your Next 5 Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy.” We discuss his approach to business, life, and learning. His enthusiasm and drive to not only succeed but help others reach their potential are great motivators.

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04:26 Choosing the title “Your Next 5 Moves.” 08:46 Patrick talks personality types.
13:25 The value of Valuentainment fans. 16:46 What is the difference between a visionary and someone who’s all talk?
22:09 The math of life insurance.
26:35 What would Bet-David University teach?
31:52 Patrick knows how to find and retain great employees.

Patrick Bet-David immigrated to the US from Iran as a child. He served in the U.S. Army and then began to work in the financial industry. He founded the successful insurance sales company PHP Agency. His Valuetainment YouTube channel has nearly 2.5 million subscribers. He recently started the podcast “The Bet-David Show.”

Order Bet-David’s newest book “Your Next 5 Moves” here: https://amzn.to/3kU9Lyk
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What are your next 5 moves?

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