Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Avi Loeb Strikes Back! (#377)

Dec 13, 2023

Avi Loeb, professor of science at Harvard University, joins Brian Keating to discuss interstellar travel, the Galileo Project expedition to retrieve interstellar meteor samples, and the search for alien life. They address Avi's claims about iron ratios in spirals and explore the implications of crashed alien spacecraft. The chapter also reflects on the courage, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth in science.

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Maintaining an open mind and considering all possibilities is crucial in scientific research.

Academic culture should encourage collaboration and positivity in scientific discourse.

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Introduction

4min

Recognition, Science Communication, and Existential Questions

8min

Discovery of an Extra Solar Bolide

9min

Scientists' Perception vs Reality

17min

Avi Loeb's Claims and Iron Ratios in Spirals

15min

Implications of Crashed Alien Spacecraft

13min

Reflections on Courage, Curiosity, and Working Together

3min

Today, Avi Loeb and I talk about the hottest topics in astronomy! We discuss interstellar travel, the Galileo Project expedition to the Pacific Ocean to retrieve spherules of the first recognized interstellar meteor, IM1, and alien life.

Avi is a professor of science at Harvard University, theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, and cosmologist. He is also a bestselling author and a dear friend of mine. Tune in!

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