

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Big Bang Productions Inc.
Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the Impossible is where Cosmic Conversations happen — uniting Nobel Prize winners, iconoclasts, authors, and technologists to explore reality’s deepest questions. From AI to aliens, from biophysics to the brain, from the cosmos to the multiverse, Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego covers it all.If you’ve ever asked What’s out there? or What’s next?, this is where curiosity meets clarity.Learn to think like this. 🎙 Full episodes, notes & more: briankeating.com/podcast
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Sep 24, 2023 • 49min
Seth Godin On AI, Industrial Capitalism and Solving the Climate Crisis (#350)
Is AI real or just magic pretending to be real? What’s the difference between education and learning? And what does global warming have to do with marketing?! Here today, to answer these questions, is one of my heroes, Seth Godin!Seth is an internationally renowned author and public speaker. His name is synonymous with marketing. For over 30 years, Seth has inspired countless individuals, teams, and tribes to think differently about marketing, leadership, and innovation. Today, Seth and I sit down to discuss his latest book, The Song of Significance, a manifesto for teams desperately seeking ways to navigate the age of disconnection, AI, the educational system, and global warming. Strap in for another mind-bending conversation! Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Judging a book by its cover: The Song of Significance (01:10)
AI, magic, and the future of education (05:22)
The half-life of companies (16:29)
Seth’s writing process (24:13)
Final questions (41:47)
Outro (44:41)
—Additional resources: 🥗 Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50impossible and use code 50impossible for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.📝 With a MasterClass annual membership, you can take one-on-one classes from the world’s best for $10 a month with your annual membership, get unlimited access to every class — and even better, right now, as an Into The Impossible listener, you can get 15% off when you go to MASTERCLASS.com/impossible.🧑💻 Visit LinkedIn.com/IMPOSSIBLE to post your job for free!🎤 Join me and Lawrence Krauss for an Onstage Dialogue at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-onstage-dialogue-brian-keating-lawrence-m-krauss-tickets-699430514497➡️ Check out Seth Godin: 📚 The Song of Significance by Seth Godin: https://a.co/d/8nk6Ves ✍️ Seth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/ 📚 The Carbon Almanac by The Carbon Almanac Network: https://a.co/d/8gyGW7V 📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/blog.php 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast —Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.Make sure to follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 38min
Noam Chomsky on AI, Neural Networks, and the Future of Linguistics (#349)
Noam Chomsky, highly influential scholar in linguistics, discusses communicating with aliens, linguistic myths, artificial intelligence, and Elon Musk's Neuralink. He emphasizes intelligence over scientific method and the benefits of studying language pathologies. Chomsky explores the roots of the scientific method and the inaccessibility of the mind. He also addresses evaluating statements based on signers and the importance of content.

Sep 17, 2023 • 54min
Ashlee Vance Shares Crazy Stories from Elon Musk to the Billionaire Space Race (#348)
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, or Peter Beck? Who's winning the billionaire space race? And who will take care of all their space junk?Here today to answer all of these questions and more is none other than Ashlee Vance!Ashlee is a writer at Bloomberg, bestselling author, filmmaker, and Emmy-nominated host and writer of the tech series Hello World.Among his most well-known books are Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future and When The Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing To Put Space Within Reach, which was an instant bestseller, and which we will discuss in depth today.Ashlee is one of my favorite writers, and it was a huge honor for me to dive deep into the world of space exploration with him. Tune in! Key Takeaways:
Intro (00:00)
Judging a book by its cover: When The Heavens Went on Sale (01:04)
Pete Worden and his influence on commercial spaceflight (03:20)
Communist vs. capitalist approach to space exploration (06:54)
Will Elon Musk die on Mars? (11:09)
On space junk and regulations (21:57)
How to spot talent in space exploration (26:22)
On space tourism (32:00)
Global banking at the speed of light (34:38)
Brain-computer interfaces (38:36)
Pete Worden, Robert Zubrin, SpaceX and NASA (41:30)
Ashlee’s HBO projects (47:41)
Outro (50:20)
—Additional resources: 📚 When the Heavens Went on Sale by Ashlee Vance: https://a.co/d/7JIhN4X 🥗 Thanks, HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50impossible and use code 50impossible for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months.📝 With a MasterClass annual membership, you can take one-on-one classes from the world’s best for $10 a month with your annual membership, get unlimited access to every class — and even better, right now, as an Into The Impossible listener, you can get 15% off when you go to MASTERCLASS.com/impossible.🧑💻 Visit LinkedIn.com/IMPOSSIBLE to post your job for free!🎤 Join me and Lawrence Krauss for an Onstage Dialogue at the San Diego Air & Space Museum Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-onstage-dialogue-brian-keating-lawrence-m-krauss-tickets-699430514497➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/blog.php 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast —Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.Make sure to follow so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2023 • 41min
The BIGGEST Questions In the Universe! (#347)
Physicist Brian Keating discusses his book Losing The Nobel Prize and the ill-fated BICEP2 announcement of primordial gravitational waves. Topics include mistaken interpretations, blunders and retractions in scientific research, the fear of being scooped by competitors, and the importance of seeking diverse perspectives.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 23min
Is Science in a Legitimacy Crisis? | Peter Boghossian (#346)
Peter Boghossian, a renowned philosopher, discusses the legitimacy crisis in science and the moral obligations of scientists. Topics include infinite regress, unified field theory, public debates for scientists, legitimacy crisis, quantum computing, Holocaust denial, and freedom of speech.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 27min
Does Dr. Stephen C. Meyer Have Evidence for Intelligent Design? (#345)
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, an advocate of intelligent design, discusses his scientific evidence supporting it. Topics covered include the controversy surrounding Meyer's work, the origin of the universe, Stephen Hawking's views on religion, and the logistics of intelligent design. The podcast explores whether intelligent design is proof of a Judeo-Christian God and raises questions about the simulation hypothesis and its theological implications.

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Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
Steven Koonin: Stop POLITICIZING Climate Science! (#344)
Renowned theoretical physicist, Steven Koonin, challenges the dominant narrative on global warming in his provocative book. He discusses the politicization of climate science, the role of climate scientists, the abundant carbon in the ground, accusations and denials, and the indistinguishability of advanced technology from magic. Additionally, he shares advice to his younger self and explores the potential of artificial intelligence in various fields.

Sep 1, 2023 • 2h 11min
Garry Nolan & Avi Loeb: The Science of Aliens | Brian Keating’s INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast (#343)
Guests: Garry Nolan, a professor at Stanford, researching UFO artifacts. Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist at Harvard, director of the Galileo Project. They discuss unidentified aerial phenomena, the public's response to scientific discoveries, the importance of studying UAP, Havana Syndrome, and maintaining independent thought.

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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 56min
EXCLUSIVE: Avi Loeb Claims He May Have PROOF of Alien Technology (#342)
Avi Loeb, theoretical physicist and astrophysicist, discusses his book Interstellar and the search for extraterrestrial life. They explore the recent Galileo Project expedition to find evidence of alien technology. They also discuss becoming an interstellar species, Elon Musk's plans for interplanetary travel, and the importance of engaging with differing perspectives. The podcast touches on topics like space archaeology, the implications of finding an interstellar meteor, and the potential wake-up call for humanity through exploring the unknown.

Aug 26, 2023 • 1h 39min
Brian Keating on Live Life Better with Scott Eastwood (#341)
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.


