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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Nick Bostrom: Will Artificial Intelligence Lead...
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?
64 min
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Brian Keating Discusses the Ultimate Issues of ...
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?
29 min
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Searching for Alien Earths with Lisa Kaltenegge...
Today, Lisa Kaltenegger, an award-winning astrophysicist and astrobiologist (and the founding director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell) will take us on an exciting journey through space in search of habitable planets and life.
58 min
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Exploring the Scientific Validity of the Multiv...
The multiverse has captured the imagination of scientists and thinkers for centuries, sparking debates in physics, philosophy, and beyond.
62 min
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Daniel Dennett: Do We Have Free Will? [Ep. 406]
Welcome everyone to a fascinating deep dive with the late Daniel Dennett!
85 min
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Does Time Really Exist and How Can We Measure I...
Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad Orzel.
49 min
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The Science and Wonder of Solar Eclipses: 4/8/2...
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.
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How Our Moon Shaped the Course of Human History...
Today on Into the Impossible, we're joined by the renowned cosmic journalist Rebecca Boyle.
39 min
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Chris Hayward: Lerner and Gupta Are WRONG About...
When the JWST captured the first images of the earliest galaxies in our universe, scientists were shocked.
49 min
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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?”
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Sam Harris: God Did NOT Write the Bible! (#401)
Today’s guest needs no introduction…
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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
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Cal Newport: Want to Be More Productive? Do LES...
What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing less?
115 min
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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
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What Is Dark Matter Really Made Of? (#396)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New COLD WAR Over Computer Chips? w/ Chris Mill...
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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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