Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Is There a CRISIS in Cosmology? with Abhijit Chavda [Ep. 424]

Jun 7, 2024

Cosmologist Abhijit Chavda dives into cosmology's crises, recent breakthroughs, challenges, and the multiverse theory. They discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, Event Horizon Telescope findings, and societal topics like antisemitism. Touches on the support for Israel from unexpected sources like India.

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Abhijit Chavda

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Quick takeaways

Cosmologists face multiple crises, driving scientific progress.

Cutting-edge technology like the Simons Observatory advances cosmological understanding.

Multiverse theory sparks debate on scientific validity and societal impact.

Deep dives

New Horizon in Cosmology: Dark Matter and Neutrinos

The recent breakthroughs in cosmology highlight the significance of dark matter and neutrinos in unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Cosmologists studying galaxy patterns have discovered baryon acoustic oscillations, shedding light on the existence and properties of dark matter. The Dark Energy Survey Instrument (DESI) revealed the universe's accelerating expansion rate and provided valuable insights into neutrinos, elementary particles crucial for understanding the universe's structure and evolution.

Intro

2min

Exploring Recent Discoveries in Cosmology and Neutrino Mass Measurements

5min

Exploring a High-Tech Observatory's Mission to Study Cosmic Origins

6min

Exploring Crises in Cosmology: From Newton to Einstein and Beyond

26min

Delving into Black Holes, Universe Origins, and Multiverse Controversy

6min

Navigating Trust in Scientific Authority and Global Events

3min

Challenges and Support for Jewish Individuals and Israel

21min

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Is there a crisis in cosmology?!

Well, not exactly. You see, there’s not just one crisis in cosmology. There are many crises! But don’t worry, that’s a good thing. Crises are what scientists live for!

And what a time it is to be a cosmologist. We are at the forefront of uncovering the universe’s greatest mysteries, and we get to play with cutting-edge technology!

Recently, I got to share this passion of mine with Abhijit Chavda’s audience on his incredible show. We discussed the new and exciting breakthroughs that have been making headlines recently. But we also dove fearlessly into some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology that have been agitating the minds of thinkers for centuries.

It was delightful to discuss the current state and future of cosmology. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!

Tune in.

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:53 Recent breakthroughs in cosmology and galaxy clustering
00:06:22 Mission and impact of the Simons Observatory
00:12:05 Recent crises in cosmology
00:26:55 Insights from James Webb Space Telescope
00:34:41 Event Horizon Telescope and Sagittarius A* findings
00:38:21 Theoretical and observational challenges in cosmology
00:44:04 Is the multiverse theory dangerous for science and society?
00:47:03 Antisemitism on campuses and academic freedom
01:00:42 Israel's unlikely supporter, India
01:07:12 Outro

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