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The Skeptics Guide #1015 - Dec 21 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Exploring Primordial Black Holes

This chapter discusses the intriguing nature of primordial black holes, hypothesized to have formed shortly after the Big Bang, and their potential connections to dark matter and gravitational waves. The speakers explore their implications for celestial bodies and the challenges in detecting them, highlighting inconsistencies in scientific understanding. They also delve into speculative applications of primordial black holes in technology and construction, contrasting serious science with pseudoscientific claims.

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