Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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

Natural Sciences
Science
Physics
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Why ChatGPT Can’t Tell Compelling Stories (Yet)...
“What is it about Artificial Intelligence driving tech giants like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman? Why are they racing to develop and own these thinking machines while unsure of the harm they could cause us? Can we trust nation-states and NGOs to use their totalitarian strategies when they don’t truly understand the problems we face?”
66 min
2
Sam Harris: God Did NOT Write the Bible!
Today’s guest needs no introduction…
199 min
3
Why Are People Protesting Against a Telescope? ...
Today, we’re joined by a real hero of mine and mentor to millions around the world – dr. Robert Kirshner!
62 min
4
Cal Newport: Want to Be More Productive? Do LESS
What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing less?
115 min
5
My conversation with Elon Musk: Cosmology, AI, ...
Katherine Brodsky recently hosted an interview with the one and only Elon Musk. I had the privilege of joining them and used my opportunity to confront Elon about Starlink and AI! Enjoy.
12 min
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Bringing Astrophysics to Life Through Art with ...
What do you get when you combine the minds of a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and an outstanding artist?
99 min
7
What Is Dark Matter Really Made Of?
There are few concepts in physics as frequently discussed but as poorly understood as dark matter. After all, we don’t even know what it’s made of!
16 min
8
Why There’s No Such Thing as Free Will w/ Rober...
Whether or not there is free will has tortured scientists from many fields since philosophers in ancient Greece started wondering about it. But for one scientist, there’s no question about it…
72 min
9
Should We BELIEVE In Science? DemystifySci & Br...
Should we believe in science? Is there any room to scrutinize the scientific method? And does Eric Lerner have a point?
45 min
10
Michael Saylor: The Thermodynamics of Bitcoin E...
There is a lot of talk about how to make money with Bitcoin… But how does it actually work? What are the physics behind it? And can Bitcoin replace the US dollar?
105 min
11
Discover the Joy of Science w/ Jim Al-Khalili
What can science learn from poetry? Can you teach someone to become a scientist? And what’s the biggest source of hype in science right now?
42 min
12
New COLD WAR Over Computer Chips? w/ Chris Miller
If there's one key factor securing America's economic prosperity and military superiority, it's not oil; it's chips.
48 min
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🎉 Celebrating 200K Subscribers: Q&A with Brian ...
I can’t believe it. We’ve reached 200K subscribers!
67 min
14
Mo Gawdat: “Life is a Video Game!” | The Shocki...
Will AI destroy humanity? Can we bring the dead back to life? And is there any convincing evidence for intelligent design?
99 min
15
Did Stephen Wolfram Finally Prove the Second La...
The second law of thermodynamics has been shrouded in mystery for a century and a half. Now, after building on the recent breakthroughs in the foundations of physics, Stephen Wolfram has finally provided a resolution to the mystery.
95 min
16
Did the Big Bang Happen More Than Once? Brian K...
Imagine a scenario in which the Big Bang happened twice. Imagine a scenario in which it happened numerous, maybe even an infinite number of times. Imagine a scenario in which it never even happened at all. It may sound crazy, but all these scenarios are possible.
58 min
17
Are We On Borrowed Time? Canadian Prepper & Bri...
Have you ever wondered why people become preppers? Well, you're in luck because today you're going to find out from one of the most famous preppers in the world, Nate Polson, also known as the Canadian Prepper!
24 min
18
Engineering Synthetic Life With Craig Venter
It may sound like science fiction, but it's true. Biologists are already creating synthetic life from scratch.
75 min
19
Philip Goff: Is There Cosmic Purpose Without God?
In his recently published book, "Why? The Purpose of the Universe", Philip Goff explores meaning and purpose beyond Western thought, which is precisely what we’re doing today in this insightful interview.
52 min
20
Max Tegmark & Eric Weinstein: AI, Aliens, Theor...
Enjoy this classic episode from the vault: Max Tegmark & Eric Weinstein, New Years Eve 2020!
145 min
21
Q&A with John Mather on the James Webb Space Te...
An astrophysicist and cosmologist, John Cromwell Mather, answers the most frequently asked questions about the James Webb Space Telescope, a monumental step forward in our pursuit of understanding the Universe and its origins.
26 min
22
Searching for ALIENS with Sarah Rugheimer
In this otherworldly edition of Into the Impossible, I talk to renowned astrophysicist and astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer about microscopic aliens, the Fermi paradox, the origin of life, the Drake equation, and much more!
47 min
23
Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland: Experimental P...
I had the pleasure of interviewing the one and only Donna Theo Strickland for our Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner series.
31 min
24
How Will AI Change Science? | Brian Keating & C...
Will AI bring us closer to the truth or further away from it? Is it changing the way we do science? And will it eventually replace teachers and professors?
43 min
25
Gad Saad: How to Stay Resilient and Happy After...
The last two months have been nothing short of terrifying for the Jewish community. How can we stay happy and resilient in times like these? Is it even possible or reasonable?
69 min