Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Sabine Hossenfelder: I Changed My Mind About Dark Matter! (#355)

Oct 9, 2023

Sabine Hossenfelder, a German theoretical physicist, bestselling author, and successful YouTuber, discusses her changing views on dark matter, the flaws in the educational system, and the significance of science communication. They also touch on the global mental health crisis, the importance of personal contact in education, and hype in the scientific community.

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Sabine Hossenfelder

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Sabine emphasizes the importance of science communication as a specialization to alleviate the burden on researchers and enhance public engagement.

The controversy surrounding the age of the universe highlights the responsibility of public figures in spreading scientific hype and the need for critical evaluation of research claims.

Advancements in quantum computing, specifically in photonic and topological quantum computing, have the potential to solve complex problems faster and have implications beyond quantum mechanics.

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The importance of science communication

Sabina Hossenfelder's work as a science communicator on YouTube is praised for its ability to simplify complex scientific topics and educate millions of viewers. Her dedication to making science accessible and her no-nonsense approach are appreciated by her audience.

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01:26

Exploring Exciting Developments in Quantum Computing

01:41

Balancing Theory and Experimentation in Science

01:09

Extraterrestrial Communication and Fermi's Paradox

01:42

Introduction

2min

Existential Physics: Exploring Life's Biggest Questions in Science

5min

Scientists' Views on Public Outreach and the Future of Education

4min

The Importance of Science Communication

8min

Managing Work-Life Balance and the Challenges of Content Production

6min

The Importance of Education and Personal Contact in Learning

3min

Hype and Exaggerated Claims in Science

20min

Misconceptions and Myths About Dark Matter

18min

Inspiration, Quantum Measurement, and Fermi's Paradox

11min

Welcome everybody to an existential edition of the Into the Impossible podcast with one of my favorite human beings and one of your favorite human beings too, judging by my comment sections on Twitter and YouTube – Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder!

For those of you who don’t know Sabine, she is a German theoretical physicist, talented science communicator, bestselling author, and very successful YouTuber.

Today, Sabine and I talk about her latest book, Existential Physics, the current state of academia, whether we need to reform our educational system, why Sabine keeps changing her mind about dark matter, what the deal is with quantum computers and much more!

As always with Sabine, it was a great conversation, so tune in!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)
Judging a book by its cover: Existential Physics (01:40)
Should scientists promote their research? (04:32)
Thoughts on the educational system (18:49)
What excites Sabine the most in science (36:12)
What annoys Sabine most in science (40:37)
Brandolini law and MOND theory (42:19)
The global mental health crisis (53:36)
Muon g-2 (57:02)
Audience questions (1:00:26)
Outro (1:09:17)

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