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The Skeptics Guide #1017 - Jan 4 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

Cosmic Models and Filmmaking Frustrations

This chapter explores the frustrations of filmmaking, paralleling them with societal issues and inept storytelling. It then transitions to a deep discussion on cosmological advancements, particularly the Timescape model, which challenges the necessity of dark energy for explaining the universe's expansion. The conversation tackles the Hubble tension and contrasts cosmological models, raising critical questions about dark energy and the observations that shape our understanding of the universe.

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