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In Search of Truth in Physics: An Interview with Zeeya Merali

Mar 29, 2023

Amy interviews Zeeya Merali, a journalist specializing in physics. They discuss creating new universes, determinism and free will, making something out of 'nothing,' and the intersection between physics and meditation.

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Physics can provide insights into the origins of space and time through the study of processes that occurred during the creation of the universe.

Exploring the concept of nothing in physics reveals that empty space is never truly empty due to quantum physics and the uncertainty principle.

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The search for the intersection of Christian religion and quantum theory

The podcast explores the intersection of Christian religion and quantum theory. The host received an email from a listener expressing their interest in this topic, which led to an interview with Zia Morale, a cosmologist and journalist. Zia discusses her book 'A Big Bang in a Little Room', which explores the creation of a mini universe in a lab. The conversation delves into the relationship between the physical and the theoretical in quantum physics and cosmology.

Introduction

2min

From Childhood Curiosity to Science Journalism

15min

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

2min

Universe Inflation and the Possibility of Creating a Universe in the Lab

3min

Understanding the Hypothetical Particle: Monopole and Its Absence

3min

The Concept of Nothing and the Origin of the Universe

13min

Exploring the Connection Between Physics and Meditation

13min

Admiration for a Book and a Call to Action

2min

“I went there originally to go and speak to him about his ideas for the origins of space and time, but in the back of my mind, I wanted to ask him about his practices meditating, just as an aside maybe” – Zeeya Merali

Welcome to In Search Of, a podcast where we go in search of voices and perspectives that inform and expand a life of faith. In this episode, Amy talks with journalist Zeeya Merali about physics. Zeeya explains the science behind creating new universes, determinism and free will, and creating something out of “nothing.” They also discuss how physics can inform one’s inner life and the benefits of making science accessible. Explore these questions and more on this episode of In Search Of.

Zeeya Merali is a freelance writer based in London and author of A Big Bang in a Little Room. Her writing has been published in Scientific American, Nature, New Scientist, Discover, and on the BBC. Zeeya Merali also edits the Foundational Questions Institute website, where she blogs and co-hosts a physics podcast, and runs thelittlebangtheory.com.

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In Search Of

In Search of Truth in Physics: An Interview with Zeeya Merali

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The search for the intersection of Christian religion and quantum theory

Zia Morale's journey from physics to journalism

Creating a universe in a lab

The nature of reality and the concept of nothing

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts