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The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… The Future
May 15, 2024
Eric Idle joins the discussion on the future of the universe and potential asteroid threats. The conversation takes a humorous turn with calculations on urine cooling energy in urinals and the concept of other species taking over from humans, like dolphins. The episode also touches on upcoming episodes, Roman history stories, and sponsor ads for Bolin Branch and SAP Concur Solutions.
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- The universe's rapid expansion will eventually make distant galaxies vanish from view, creating a lonely future for humanity.
- Asteroid impacts pose a significant threat, highlighting the importance of predicting and preventing potential catastrophic outcomes.
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The Future of the Universe and Distant Galaxies
In over 100 billion years, space will have expanded so much that we won't be able to see distant galaxies anymore. The universe's acceleration means galaxies will move away faster than the speed of light. This expansion will create a lonely time for humanity, with distant galaxies vanishing into eternal darkness.
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