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Think Like Galileo: My Brown University Commencement Address (2022)
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Penguins, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmic Discoveries
This chapter intertwines a humorous personal anecdote about trying to acquire a penguin for their child with an exploration of the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves. It highlights the ensuing media frenzy, the importance of critical thinking in scientific endeavor, and ambitious plans for the Simons Observatory, all while reflecting on past missteps and the respect for indigenous cultures.
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