Synopsis
A podcast of stories, ideas, and speculations from the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination. Each month, we'll bring you into a conversation between visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, engineering, and medicine on the nature of the imagination and how, through speculative culture, we collaborate to create the future.
Episodes
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JWST: The Telescope That Changed How We See the Universe with Richard Panek [Ep. 477]
02/02/2025 Duration: 54minPlease join my mailing list here
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300K SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL: Your Questions Answered + BIG Announcement [Ep. 476]
30/01/2025 Duration: 01h12sPlease join my mailing list here
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Into The Impossible: Unleash Your Curiosity
29/01/2025 Duration: 01minLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can you be a "real" scientist and believe in God? Brian Keating & Michael Dennin Debate
24/01/2025 Duration: 47minCan a "real" scientist believe in God? Physics professors Brian Keating and Michael Dennin engage in a fascinating discussion about the existence of God, exploring the intersection of science and faith. From cosmic origins to the nature of miracles, these two accomplished scientists examine different perspectives on religion, including insights from Judaism and Catholicism. They tackle challenging questions about the Big Bang theory, multiple universes, and whether scientific evidence can prove or disprove God's existence. The conversation features reactions to arguments from both William Lane Craig and Neil deGrasse Tyson, offering a balanced and nuanced exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental questions. This inaugural episode of The God Question brings together scientific expertise and personal faith journeys, demonstrating how two physicists with similar backgrounds can arrive at different but respectful conclusions about the divine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to train ChatGPT to serve you | AI Legend Terry Sejnowski [Ep. 475]
19/01/2025 Duration: 01h01minPlease join my mailing list here
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An Astronomer and a Philosopher Search for Truth in the Infinite | Jordan B. Peterson
14/01/2025 Duration: 01h43minJordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit, the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of the self and the broader community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alien Civilizations, Exomoons, and Cool, Habitable Worlds | David Kipping [Ep. 474]
05/01/2025 Duration: 01h03minPlease join my mailing list here
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Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun: The Path Toward Human-Level Intelligence in AI [Ep. 473]
29/12/2024 Duration: 01h18minPlease join my mailing list here
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Delivers a Harsh Reality Check on Elon Musk’s Mars Plan [Ep. 472]
22/12/2024 Duration: 02h10minPlease join my mailing list here
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How Poetry Can Enhance Our Knowledge of Cosmology with Joseph Conlon [Ep. 471]
15/12/2024 Duration: 47minPlease join my mailing list here
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How Kepler Found One Planet Every Day: Jason Steffen [Ep. 470]
10/12/2024 Duration: 01h29minGet ready to embark on a cosmic journey with Jason Steffen, author of Hidden in the Heavens and one of the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking Kepler Mission. This live episode of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast promises to be an unmissable masterclass in exoplanet science, filled with awe-inspiring discoveries, behind-the-scenes stories, and lessons that redefine our place in the cosmos. What You’ll Discover:
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Max Tegmark: Will AI Surpass Human Intelligence? [Ep. 469]
09/12/2024 Duration: 56minPlease join my mailing list here
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What is Time? Stephen Wolfram’s Groundbreaking New Theory [Ep. 468]
02/12/2024 Duration: 01h37minPlease join my mailing list here
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Kelsey Johnson: My Quest to Decode the Cosmos [Ep. 467]
24/11/2024 Duration: 01h26minPlease join my mailing list here
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Is the Universe a Simulation? Andrew Pontzen [Ep. 466]
17/11/2024 Duration: 01h19minPlease join my mailing list here
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Our Universe Is A Math Problem! Max Tegmark’s Brilliant Theory of Reality [Ep. 465]
11/11/2024 Duration: 47minPlease join my mailing list here
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The mRNA Breakthrough That Changed Medicine Forever with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó [Ep. 464]
03/11/2024 Duration: 01h09minPlease join my mailing list here
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Is Earth Truly One of a Kind? Exploring Exoplanets with Josh Winn [Ep. 463]
27/10/2024 Duration: 01h04minPlease join my mailing list here
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What’s Holding Back Your View of the Stars? Common Eye Deficiencies Explained
24/10/2024 Duration: 21minPlease join my mailing list here
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Searching for a Theory of Everything with Max Tegmark, James Beacham & Stephon Alexander (2020)
23/10/2024 Duration: 01h32minWhat are the leading theories of everything, and are we any closer to discovering the one true theory of everything? In this 90-minute summit, some of the world’s top physicists—Max Tegmark, James Beacham, Stephon Alexander—go beyond the hype to explore the very heart of physics. Einstein began the monumental task of unifying quantum mechanics with general relativity, but will we ever succeed in unifying all the forces of the universe? Can it be done? If so, when? Join us for this thought-provoking discussion and find out! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 What is a theory of everything? 00:05:25 State of the field and personal perspectives 00:20:42 Experimental challenges 00:34:13 Mathematical foundations, the multiverse, and theoretical beauty 01:05:12 Where do we go from here? 01:14:23 Audience questions 01:25:35 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://x.com/DrBrianKeating