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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Leonard Susskind: What REALLY Happens Inside a Black Hole? (#364)

Nov 5, 2023
Get ready for a thrilling interview with Leonard Susskind, the American physicist and professor of theoretical physics at Stanford University. Dive into the black hole information paradox, the string theory landscape, and the multiverse. Discover Susskind's perspective on imposter syndrome, the first image of a black hole, and why there are so many theories of everything. And don't miss the audience questions, discussions on mathematician envy, and what Susskind would put in his ethical will.
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Quick takeaways

  • Curiosity is essential for driving scientific breakthroughs.
  • Stephen Hawking's complex personality and physical challenges affected communication with him.

Deep dives

Importance of Curiosity and Following One's Nose

Curiosity is emphasized as a driving force in science, with the advice to follow one's curiosity wherever it may lead. This approach is credited as being important for the great theoretical physicists, who have made significant contributions in their fields.

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