Happy Place Is there life after death? What happens when we die, with Brian Cox
Oct 27, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Professor Brian Cox, a renowned physicist and science communicator, dives into profound questions about life and the universe. He discusses the significance of being open to being wrong, emphasizing curiosity over ego. Brian shares insights on human purpose, the fragile nature of civilizations, and the limits of consciousness post-death. He also highlights the importance of encouraging young girls in science and teases his upcoming Emergence tour, filled with awe-inspiring cosmic visuals.
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Relieved Not Terrified By Aliens
- Brian Cox told a story about advising a famous actor on an alien encounter scene during a film shoot.
- He said he'd be relieved if aliens arrived because the burden of being the only source of meaning in the galaxy would lift.
Embrace Being Wrong
- Richard Feynman argued scientific value lies in embracing uncertainty and being used to being wrong.
- Brian Cox agrees that this mindset enables progress and humbles public certainty.
Make Arguments, Then Test Them
- Make an argument by laying out a position clearly, then test it; seek where it fails rather than confirmation.
- Use failures to learn and iterate instead of defending ego or chasing validation.
