
AMA | August 2022
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Exploring the Universe with JWST
This chapter highlights the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and its contributions to astrophysics, focusing on its potential to answer pivotal questions about galaxy formation and exoplanets. It also emphasizes the philosophical aspects of perception and reality, contrasting sensationalism in science discussions with objective understandings of emergent phenomena. The chapter concludes with reflections on evolving beliefs and the implications of moral considerations in scientific naming conventions.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.