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
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The MASSIVE STEM Graduate Exodus - What’s Going...
61 min
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Sean Carroll: Quantum Mechanics and the Many Wo...
64 min
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Accidental Discoveries That Shaped Astronomy | ...
76 min
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Terrence Howard and Candace Owens: The Wildly U...
53 min
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Brian Keating on the Israel-Gaza Conflict, Camp...
41 min
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Your Phone Is A Government Spy! | Andrew Bustam...
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?
109 min
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Don Lincoln: Did Einstein Waste The Last 30 Yea...
For centuries, we have observed the night sky and wondered about the laws of nature, matter, and our place in the universe.
106 min
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Keating Goes to Congress: Combating Antisemitis...
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 there be light!
27 min
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Can Science and Religion Coexist? w/ Danny Mira...
Can science and religion coexist? Is it true that scientists cannot be religious? And what’s really behind supposed coincidences?
89 min
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Addressing the Biggest Controversies in Modern ...
Modern cosmology is full of controversies, challenges, and unresolved tensions. This can, of course, be very frustrating. But it’s also extremely fun!
57 min
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Exploring the Mysteries of the Expanding Univer...
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 need a complete overhaul?
57 min
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Terrence Howard & Eric Weinstein Drop Bombshell...
Does 1x1 equal 3? Is gravity actually a form of electricity? And is the periodic table based on... sound?
39 min
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What Elon Musk Isn't Telling You About Colonizi...
Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?
61 min
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David Albert: Einstein Was Right About Quantum ...
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?
87 min
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Are Aliens Artificial Intelligence? w/ Chris Sw...
Are aliens artificial intelligence? What’s the deal with string theory? And how are campus politics affecting our classrooms?
41 min
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Rajendra Gupta On Tired Light and the REAL Age ...
Is the universe twice as old as we thought?
44 min
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Astrophysicist Exposes UFO Whistleblower David ...
How likely is it that aliens exist? How credible are the testimonies of David Grusch, Ryan Graves, and other UFO whistleblowers? Does antigravity defy the laws of physics? And do US universities have a problem with free speech?
89 min
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This New Method of Teaching Physics Changes EVE...
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 head, and the power of learning is placed directly in the hands of those who seek it.
47 min
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Adam Frank: Are We About to Discover Alien Life...
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 we come in our search? And are we close to finally finding our otherworldly neighbors?
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Is There a CRISIS in Cosmology? with Abhijit Ch...
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!
68 min
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Brian Keating Discusses Black Holes, Time Trave...
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 completely wrong… about everything!
110 min
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What’s the Relationship Between Matter and Spac...
What’s the relationship between matter and space-time? What’s the fundamental nature of reality? And how should we, as science communicators, push back against anti-scientific BS?
75 min
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Life's Catalyst: RNA with Thomas Cech [Ep. 423]
How did life begin? What makes us human? Why do we get sick and grow old?
55 min
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Is There Hope for Humanity? Marcelo Gleiser’s C...
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.
88 min
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Why Do Physicists FIGHT Philosophers?
Why do physicists fight philosophers?
97 min