Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Answering Your Cosmic Questions: The Multiverse, the Big Bang and Life on Exoplanets

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Jun 5, 2025
Dive into the mysteries of the universe as light polarization reveals secrets from the Big Bang. Explore the search for life beyond Earth and the philosophical questions about existence. Delve into the multiverse theory and the debates it sparks. Discover how advanced telescopes enhance our understanding of cosmic history. Finally, ponder the relationship between AI, creativity, and the essence of being human, all while grappling with the intersection of science and spirituality.
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Polarization Reveals Cosmic Origins

  • Polarization is a property of light that reveals interactions between light and matter, critical for studying the early universe.
  • It helps detect cosmic microwave background polarization patterns, shedding light on the Big Bang and cosmic events.
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Alternatives to Big Bang Singularity

  • There are many alternative theories to the Big Bang singularity including eternal universe and cyclic universes.
  • Detecting gravity waves could help rule out alternatives and support inflation theory explaining the universe's origin.
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Science and Faith Differ Fundamentally

  • Science and faith address different realms; evidence is not required for faith as it is for scientific belief.
  • The Big Bang's originator, a Catholic priest, warned the theory shouldn't justify religious views.
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