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Is the Universe a Simulation? Andrew Pontzen [Ep. 466]

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

CHAPTER

Cosmology, Simulations, and Understanding the Universe

This chapter examines the interplay between cosmology and existential concerns, discussing notable literary contributions from past podcast guests. It explores the challenges of cosmic simulation, including the balance between theoretical work and practical limitations, highlighted by the quest for insights into phenomena like the Big Bang and galaxy evolution. The conversation pays tribute to the influential work of Beatrice Tinsley, while underscoring the complexities of simulating vast cosmic systems and the implications of new observational data.

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