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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 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
Part 1 of 2: Eric Weinstein n- WTF Happened in 1971: An INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Birthday Extravaganza 🎉! (#181)
Guest Eric Weinstein discusses events from 1971, time dilation, covectors, genetics, consciousness, beauty in physics, economics disparities among professors, challenges faced by physicists, and wealth, currency, and Bitcoin discussions.

Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 48min
Julian Barbour: The Janus Point and the Arrow of Time (#180)
Julian Barbour is the author of the highly regarded The Discovery of Dynamics and the bestseller The End of Time and now, The Janus Point.He received his PhD in physics from the University of Cologne in 1968. He is a past visiting professor of physics at the University of Oxford and lives on the edge of the scenic Cotswolds, UK.A major new work of physics, The Janus Point will transform our understanding of the nature of existence.In a universe filled by chaos and disorder, Julian Barbour makes the radical argument that the growth of order drives the passage of time — and shapes the destiny of the universe.Time is among the universe's greatest mysteries. Why, when most laws of physics allow for it to flow forward and backward, does it only go forward? Physicists have long appealed to the second law of thermodynamics, held to predict the increase of disorder in the universe, to explain this. In The Janus Point, physicist Julian Barbour argues that the second law has been misapplied and that the growth of order determines how we experience time. In his view, the big bang becomes the "Janus point," a moment of minimal order from which time could flow, and order increase, in two directions.Julian Barbour on "The Janus Point: A New Theory of Time" | Videos:https://youtube.com/watch?v=FMD8B7VRX0w&feature=sharehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E0NmHQ0WLc
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:57 The story of the book cover.
00:04:33 What does time mean to you?
00:05:36 The influence of Ernst Mach.
00:09:11 About the "Royal" Zero.
00:28:30 Entaxy, thermodynamics and statistcal mechanics.
00:35:57 The cyclic universe.
00:41:28 The theoretical virtues of the Janus Point.
00:55:05 Is there a necessity for a theory of quantum gravity?
01:07:00 What is the failure of the "singularity" theory of cosmogenesis?
01:09:00 The essence of the Janus Point theory.
01:17:58 The Borde-Guth-Vilenkin Theorem
01:21:25 How do you reconcile the Janus Point Paradigm with current observations?
01:38:00 What would you put on a timeless monolith?
01:43:00 What is now possible that you once thought was not as a younger man?
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Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 28min
Stephon Alexander: Fear of a Black Universe (#179)
Stephon Alexander is a Professor of Physics at Brown University and the President of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP). Alexander has had previous appointments at Stanford University, Imperial College, Penn State, Dartmouth College, and Haverford College. He is a specialist in the field of string cosmology, where the physics of superstrings are applied to address longstanding questions in cosmology. In 2001, he co-invented the model of inflation based on higher dimensional hypersurfaces in string theory called D-Branes. In such models, the early universe emerged from the destruction of a higher dimensional D-brane which ignites a period of rapid expansion of space often referred to as cosmic inflation.Years ago, cosmologist Stephon Alexander received life-changing advice: to discover real physics, he needed to stop memorizing and start taking risks. In Fear of a Black Universe, Alexander shows that great physics requires us to think outside the mainstream — to improvise and rely on intuition. His approach leads him to three principles that shape all theories of the universe: the principle of invariance, the quantum principle, and the principle of emergence. Alexander uses them to explore some of physics' greatest mysteries, from what happened before the big bang to how the universe makes consciousness possible. Drawing on his experience as a Black physicist, he makes a powerful case for diversifying our scientific communities. Compelling and empowering, Fear of a Black Universe offers remarkable insight into the art of physics.In his last best selling book, The Jazz of Physics, Alexander revisits the ancient interconnection between music and the evolution of astrophysics and the laws of motion. He explores new ways music, in particular jazz music, mirrors modern physics, such as quantum mechanics, general relativity, and the physics of the early universe. He also discusses ways that innovations in physics have been and can be inspired from “improvisational logic” exemplified in Jazz performance and practice. Alexander also recently served as a scientific advisor for the Walt Disney film A Wrinkle In Time, directed by Ava DuVernay, and currently serves as President of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSPB).
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00:00:00 Intro
0002:31 The back story of the book.
00:25:09 Applying the creativity of music to science.
00:29:00 The risks of theorizing in public.
00:32:39 How do you succeed in outsider thinking? The example of Faraday.
00:38:17 Applying outsider thinking: work on condensed matter in cosmology
00:44:16 Why do we need to understand dark energy?
00:54:49 Cosmological Models-String/Gas Theory and Into the Cosmological Matrix
01:16:40 In 50 years, what do you most want the answer to?
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Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 31min
Danny Miranda and Dr. Brian Keating – How Religion Helps An Astrophysicist Make Sense Of The Universe (#178)
Dr. Brian Keating is an American physicist who is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. In this conversation, we spoke about Losing The Nobel Prize, his latest book, Galileo, how one of his mentors let him down, and Judaism. In this conversation, we spoke about Losing The Nobel Prize, his latest book, Galileo, how one of his mentors let him down, and Judaism.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 58min
Paul Halpern: Flashes of Creation (#177)
Paul Halpern is Professor of Physics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. A prolific author, he has written sixteen science books and numerous articles. His interests range from space, time and higher dimensions to cultural aspects of science. The recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, Fulbright Scholarship, and an Athenaeum Literary Award, he has appeared on C-SPAN, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, the PBS series "Future Quest," and "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special."Halpern's books include Time Journeys, Cosmic Wormholes, The Cyclical Serpent, Faraway Worlds, The Great Beyond, Brave New Universe, What's Science Ever Done for Us?, Collider, What's the Matter with Pluto?, Edge of the Universe, Einstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat, The Quantum Labyrinth, Synchronicity and Flashes of Creation.In his most recent book, Flashes of Creation, Professor Halpern breaks down the great debate over the Big Bang and the continuing quest to understand the fate of the universe. In Flashes of Creation, Paul Halpern Shows that just decades ago its mere mention caused sparks to fly. At the center of the debate were Russian American physicist George Gamow and British astrophysicist Fred Hoyle. Gamow insisted that a fiery explosion explained how the elements of the universe were created. Attacking the idea as half-baked, Hoyle countered that the universe was engaged in a never-ending process of creation. The battle was fierce. In the end, Gamow turned out to be right — mostly — and Hoyle, along with his many achievements, is remembered for giving the theory the silliest possible name: "The Big Bang." Halpern captures the brilliance of both thinkers and reminds us that even those proved wrong have much to teach us about boldness, imagination, and the universe itself.Support our Sponsors!
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Aug 19, 2021 • 26min
James Altucher and Brian Keating: Stop using these 3 Lazy Words! (#176)
Do you use these 3 lazy words daily? Do you use these words when you tried to solve problems? Create businesses? Win a game? Well, it's time to change that. James Altucher and Brian Keating talk about these 3 lazy words, and what's the meaning behind these words, and how can we change our mindset, and prevent ourselves from using these words!Support our Sponsors!LinkedIn Jobs! Use this link to post your first job ad for FREE LinkedIn.com/impossiblebiOptimizers for better sleephttps://magbreakthrough.com/impossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2021 • 49min
Ashley Yeager: The Brilliant Legacy of Astronomer Vera Rubin (#175)
Ashley Yeager is an associate editor at The Scientist. Previously, she worked as a freelance writer, editor and multimedia producer, and also at the Simons Foundation as a science writer, at Science News as a web producer and at Duke University as a writer and multimedia producer. She has an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee and a master's in science writing from MIT. She co-chairs the education committee of the National Association of Science Writers.Twitter: @ashleyjyeagerIn Bright Galaxies, Dark Matter, and Beyond, Ashley Jean Yeager tells the story of Rubin's life and work, recounting her persistence despite early dismissals of her work and widespread sexism in science.Yeager describes Rubin's childhood fascination with stars, her education at Vassar and Cornell, and her marriage to a fellow scientist. At first, Rubin wasn't taken seriously; she was a rarity, a woman in science, and her findings seemed almost incredible. Some observatories in midcentury America restricted women from using their large telescopes; Rubin was unable to collect her own data until a decade after she had earned her PhD. Still, she continued her groundbreaking work, driving a scientific revolution. She received the National Medal of Science in 1993, but never the Nobel Prize—perhaps overlooked because of her gender. She's since been memorialized with a ridge on Mars, an asteroid, a galaxy, and most recently, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory—the first national observatory named after a woman.
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:57 Vera Rubin as a Scientist.
00:09:27 Contributions of the people that supported Vera Rubin.
00:11:09 Vera Rubin during WWII
00:15:17 The rotational model of the universe.
00:18:57 The Vassar College Plot! Did Vera "discover" dark matter first?
00:22:26 The methods of Vera Rubin and her collaboration with Kent Ford
00:25:48 How did Vera Rubin finall gain acceptance of the dark matter phenomenon?
00:34:50 Vera Rubin as an advocate for women in science.
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Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 28min
Tom Delonge & Jim Semivan: An Honest Talk About Government Secrets! (#174)
Tom DeLonge started To The Stars Academy, a multi-pronged approach to address issues related to UFO/UAPs. TTSA has several divisions including:Science & Technology Division wherein TTSA collects documents and physical materials from public and private sources related to the UAP phenomena to study it and then transitions the transformative technologies behind it to wider applications of public benefit. The company’s consulting and research arm features top former officials from the Pentagon, CIA, Department of Defense, and Lockheed Martin Skunkworks. S.C.O.U.T. & V.A.U.L.T. : division aims to be the world’s most comprehensive intelligence tool for collecting, analyzing, and reporting unidentified aerial phenomena. Anyone will be able to instantly tap into the database via the S.C.O.U.T. mobile app to contribute and access real-time information on the phenomena globally. The VAULT: will use proprietary AI to find patterns in data from S.C.O.U.T. and cross-reference information from other global databases to find answers in places we couldn’t see before.Entertainment Division: Spanning film, television, books, music, art, and merchandise, To The Stars Entertainment Division creates and licenses original intellectual property by award-winning creators. Fans of TTSA’s vast entertainment brands find themselves immersed in exciting stories that inspire a new understanding and appreciation for the profound mysteries of our universe.Jim Semivan retired in 2007 after a 25-year career in the Central Intelligence Agency’s National Clandestine Service. At the time of his retirement he was a member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service. Jim served multiple overseas and domestic tours along with senior management positions in CIA headquarters. He is the recipient of the Agency's Career Intelligence Medal.Curt hosts @Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal . Please subscribe to his channel!Please join my mailing list to get resources and enter giveaways to win a FREE copy of my book Losing the Nobel Prize: http://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php 📝Support our SponsorLinkedIn Jobs! Use this link to post your first job ad for FREE LinkedIn.com/impossiblebiOptimizers for better sleephttps://magbreakthrough.com/impossible
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Aug 10, 2021 • 57min
Eric Topol: AI Doctors, Medicine's Future, and The Delta Variant (#173)
#AI #FutureofMedicine #EricTopolDr. Eric Topol M.D. is a Physician-Scientist, Author, Editor and is The Gary & Mary West Endowed Chair of Innovative Medicine, and the Executive VP, Scripps Research.We discussed the meaning of life, ways for Artificial Intelligence to improve patient outcomes…and concomitantly, benefit physicians too. We explored the ethical imperatives incumbent on doctors— is it ok to exaggerate medical benefits/risks to incentivize greater patient participation. We closed with his concerns about Elon Musk's long-term space travel from a medical perspective, including his thoughts on the Kelly twin astronaut study.Support our SponsorsLinkedIn Jobs! Use this link to post your first job ad for FREE LinkedIn.com/impossiblebiOptimizers for better sleep https://magbreakthrough.com/impossible
00:00 Introduction
00:05:14 Why is teaching resistant to change?
00:11:44 How do you handle authority bias?
00:15:26 What do you think of the possibility of artificial "life"?
00:19:44 What is deep empathy?
00:22:40 Why is there a global physician burnout crisis? @Ali Abdaal ‘s Survey of Disenchanted Doctors
00:25:28 The problem with the unsustainable healthcare workforce.
00:31:44 About virus genomic sequencing and the Delta variant.
00:41:10 What new, non-invasive sensors for acquiring patient data may become available?
00:49 54 Final thoughts on COVID
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Aug 9, 2021 • 48min
The Joy of Ex-perimental Astrophysics with UCSB Professor Ben Mazin (#172)
Benjamin Mazin is the Worster Chair in Experimental Physics at UC Santa Barbara. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1997. He then attended the California Institute of Technology, graduating with a doctorate in Astrophysics in August, 2004. After a short post-doc at Caltech, he went to work as a scientist at JPL in March, 2005. He joined the faculty at the University of California Santa Barbara in September, 2008, where he leads a lab dedicated to the development of optical/UV/X-ray Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) and astronomical instrumentation for time and energy resolved studies. His current research focus is building and using MKID-based instruments for detecting and characterizing nearby exoplanets. He was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2010, and the Worster Chair in Experimental Physics in 2017.Ben Mazin, is a part of the Department of Physics at UCSB. We are focused on using a unique detector technology called Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) for astronomy in the near infrared, optical, ultraviolet, and X-ray. MKIDs allow us to determine the energy and arrival time of individual photons without read noise or dark current. The applications of this technology spans a wide range of vital research areas, including detecting Earth-like planets around nearby stars, untangling the emission mechanisms of pulsars, determining the redshift of billions of galaxies, and detecting dark matter.https://web.physics.ucsb.edu/~bmazin/index.htmlThanks to our sponsors!biOptimizers for better sleephttps://magbreakthrough.com/impossiblehttp://betterhelp.com/impossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


