Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Celebrating 500 Episodes!
Jul 14, 2025
Dive into a personal reflection as the host celebrates a milestone, revealing the origins of the podcast during the pandemic. Discover the motivations behind a lifelong passion for cosmology and the thrilling quest for a Theory of Everything. Uncover intriguing discussions about dark energy, the implications of the James Webb Space Telescope, and the challenges of mainstream theories like the Big Bang. Expect spicy takes on academia and insights into the evolving landscape of scientific inquiry.
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Childlike Curiosity Fuels Keating
- Brian Keating stays passionate in science by maintaining his childlike curiosity and enthusiasm.
- He enjoys teaching and even finds some joy in faculty meetings despite their challenges.
JWST's Unique Infrared Power
- JWST extends our view in infrared, enabling deeper insight into galaxy formation but with resolution similar to Hubble.
- It is powerful for spectroscopy and imaging but slower to produce earthshaking cosmological discoveries.
Support and Engage Scientifically
- Join Brian Keating's channel memberships or Patreon for monthly office hours and to support his content.
- Use paid tiers to engage directly on serious scientific ideas that merit expert attention.
