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Brian Cox: Why black holes could hold the secret to time and space | Full Interview

Jul 27, 2025
Dive into the captivating world of black holes and their cosmic secrets. Discover how they challenge our understanding of quantum gravity and reality itself. Explore the black hole information paradox and the connection between black holes and quantum computing. Delve into the origins of the universe, the Big Bang, and inflation theories. Engage with the Fermi Paradox and ponder humanity’s unique place in the vast cosmos. This journey blends science and philosophy, offering insights into the nature of existence.
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INSIGHT

Black Holes Reveal Quantum Gravity

  • Black holes uniquely require merging quantum theory and general relativity.
  • They are natural laboratories to study a deeper theory of space and time.
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Singularity as End of Time

  • Black hole singularities are not points but moments in time, the end of time itself.
  • This challenges our traditional notion of space and time inside black holes.
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Hawking Radiation Changes Black Holes

  • Stephen Hawking showed black holes emit radiation and shrink over time.
  • Black holes are not eternal prisons; they have a finite lifetime.
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