Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

Daniel and Katie answer a question about why distant objects can look surprisingly large in the skySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our supercharged technological lives. Ask ourselves who is in control? Can we beat the computer or are we going to need to throw the kill switch? New host Dexter Thomas, Jr answers questions big and small – like who made Shrimp Jesus and why? To how and why you very well could get arrested by a computer. And we’ll be bringing the DIY back to tech – How to Now on everything from how to run your own LLM to tips to mitigate your exposure online. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Kelly answer a question about whether the Earth might survive the Sun's ejection from the galaxy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Katie answer a question about building super duper long structures in spaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Kelly answer a question about whether space can be infinite and finiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the Universe go on forever, or have an end? What shape is it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Jorge answer questions about moving planets, the Higgs field, and the future of particle physics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could have caused the Big Bang, and what came before it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discussion opens with the puzzling concept of dark energy and its potential ties to cosmic voids. Humor intertwines with serious reflections on the universe's vast empty spaces, exploring how they might mislead our understanding of expansion. The hosts dive into the philosophical implications of 'nothingness' and challenge traditional views of cosmic homogeneity. They examine radical theories on cosmic density and tease new frameworks for interpreting observations. Experiments to test these groundbreaking ideas add an intriguing layer to this cosmic inquiry.

How long can we enjoy the sunshine before we need a new star?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.