
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Brian Keating on Live Life Better with Scott Eastwood (#341)
Aug 26, 2023
Scott Eastwood and Brian Keating have a wide-ranging discussion on cosmology and astrophysics, covering topics such as the age and size of the Universe, relativity, the essence of science, and the pursuit of the Nobel Prize. They also explore the negative effects of awards on science and the need for science role models. Plus, learn about the lifespan of stars and the coldest spot in San Diego.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Nobel Prize, Reform, and the Spark of the Big Bang
02:57 • 22min
The Theory of Relativity and the Speed of Light
25:21 • 7min
Time Dilation and Relative Motion
32:11 • 20min
The Cycle of Stars and the Vastness of the Universe
51:45 • 6min
The Negative Effects of Awards on Science
57:24 • 12min
Exploring the Human Tendency to Idolize
01:09:38 • 2min
The Need for Science Role Models
01:11:10 • 6min
The Lifespan of Stars
01:17:39 • 17min
Exploring the Coldest Spot in San Diego
01:34:20 • 2min

