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Cosmic Queries – Stoner Edition with Janna Levin

Mar 8, 2022

Janna Levin, a physics and astronomy professor at Barnard College, dives deep into the cosmic mysteries of black holes and the nature of time. She explores whether time is merely a human construct, unraveling concepts like time dilation and its effects on aging and technology. The conversation takes a philosophical turn as they question the reality of existence while mixing humor with profound insights. Plus, hear about the emotional connections we have with black holes and the potential of time travel through wormholes—an engaging blend of science and imagination!

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Janna Levin

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Universe expanding into

00:47

Diverse Platforms, Different Functions

00:48

Emotional States and Survival Guides for Astrophysicists

00:44

Intro

2min

Exploring Black Holes and Cosmic Concepts

14min

Exploring Reality and Social Media

6min

The Nature of Time: Perception and Reality

9min

The Intricacies of Time Dilation: Speed, Gravity, and Everyday Life

5min

Exploring the Emotional Landscape of Black Holes

4min

Unraveling Black Holes and Time Travel

15min

Is anything real? Is time just a construct? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer your far-out questions about black holes, dark matter, and the universe with astrophysicist Janna Levin.

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Thanks to our Patrons Ivan Masjuk, c, Nathan Mitchell, Conner Kemmsies, Dustin Dewayne Hart, Kyle Reinsberg, Andrew Magri, Virginia Cohen, Cathleen Corrie, and David Claassen

for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Les Bossinas (Cortez III Service Corp.), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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