The Joe Rogan Experience #2217 - Brian Cox
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Oct 24, 2024 
Brian Cox, a renowned English physicist and Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester, dives into fascinating cosmic topics. He discusses groundbreaking discoveries about black holes, including the first images of Sagittarius A*. Cox muses on humanity's unique role in the universe and the search for intelligent life, pondering the implications of becoming a multi-planetary civilization. He also tackles the philosophical landscape of AI sentience and how it could redefine our understanding of existence and governance.
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Black Hole Studies
- Black holes are being studied theoretically and through photographs.
- Two radio telescope photographs exist: one of a black hole in our galaxy's center and one in galaxy M87.
Hawking Radiation and Information Paradox
- Stephen Hawking calculated that black holes emit radiation and shrink, implying a lifetime.
- This raised the paradox of information destruction, contradicting established physics principles.
Role of Black Holes
- The purpose of supermassive black holes in galaxy centers isn't fully understood.
- The James Webb Space Telescope aims to study early galaxy formation to find answers.