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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Losing the Nobel Prize
A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science’s Highest Honor
Book • 2023
In 'Losing the Nobel Prize,' Brian Keating recounts the story of the BICEP2 experiment's detection of what was initially believed to be evidence of gravitational waves from the Big Bang.
However, the findings were later disputed due to potential interference from intergalactic dust.
Keating reflects on the competitive and often ruthless world of modern science, arguing that the Nobel Prize system hampers scientific progress by encouraging speed, competition, and greed over collaboration and innovation.
He proposes reforms to the Nobel Prize criteria, including the possibility of posthumous awards and greater recognition for serendipitous discoveries.
The book is a blend of personal history, scientific narrative, and a critical examination of the Nobel Prize's impact on science.
However, the findings were later disputed due to potential interference from intergalactic dust.
Keating reflects on the competitive and often ruthless world of modern science, arguing that the Nobel Prize system hampers scientific progress by encouraging speed, competition, and greed over collaboration and innovation.
He proposes reforms to the Nobel Prize criteria, including the possibility of posthumous awards and greater recognition for serendipitous discoveries.
The book is a blend of personal history, scientific narrative, and a critical examination of the Nobel Prize's impact on science.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Brian Keating as his first book, discussing his experience in the search for the Big Bang's gravitational waves.
Brian Keating as his first book, discussing his experience in the search for the Big Bang's gravitational waves.
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512. Time, Space, and the Miraculous | Dr. Brian Keating
Mentioned by Brian Keating as his memoir about his career and the search for early universe reverberations.
Brian Keating as his memoir about his career and the search for early universe reverberations.85 snips
348. Black Holes, Time Travel, and the Origin of the Universe | Dr. Brian Keating
Mentioned by James Altucher as an example of an uplifting story about overcoming setbacks in science.
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How to Write Your Own Best-Selling Autobiography: Part 2 – Crafting Your Life Story with Impact
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Eric R. Weinstein in the context of Lee Smolin asking him to assess whether Stephon Alexander would be happier outside of physics.
Eric R. Weinstein in the context of Lee Smolin asking him to assess whether Stephon Alexander would be happier outside of physics.
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36: Dark Matter, Black Matters and All That Jazz
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Brian Keating as his first book, discussing the retraction of his team's claim of detecting gravitational waves.
Brian Keating as his first book, discussing the retraction of his team's claim of detecting gravitational waves.
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The Beginning of the Universe with Brian Keating
Mentioned by Brian Keating himself; it's his book, "Losing the Nobel Prize", which discusses experimental physics and systematic errors.
Brian Keating himself; it's his book, "Losing the Nobel Prize", which discusses experimental physics and systematic errors.
Brian Keating on Theories of Everything, Free Will, and thoughts on Eric Weinstein's / Wolfram's TOE
Mentioned by Brian Keating as one of his own books, discussing his experiences and views on the Nobel Prize.
Brian Keating as one of his own books, discussing his experiences and views on the Nobel Prize.
We Asked an Astrophysicist About Aliens, Mars and the Origin of Everything - Brian Keating
Mentioned at the end of the podcast as further reading on Brian Keating's work on cosmology and the Nobel Prize.
Nobel Prize 2.0
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Jordan Harbinger as a book written by Brian Keating, a professor of physics and astronomy.
Jordan Harbinger as a book written by Brian Keating, a professor of physics and astronomy.
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