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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the Impossibleis 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 askedWhat’s out there?orWhat’s next?, this is where curiosity meets clarity. Learn to think like

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39:58

Canadian Prepper & Brian Keating: Will Humans Soon Go...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/29

Remastered from our interview in May 2023 Will humans soon go extinct? Are we already on borrowed time? I had the honor of discussing this with none other than the Canadian Prepper himself! Canadian Prepper is an educational YouTuber who talks about self-defense, survival, and all things preparedness. He analyzes current events, reviews innovative equipment, and theorizes about the demise of civilization as we know it. In our interview, we dive deep into extinction-level events. Tune in! Key

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52:42

Lawrence Krauss: The Mysterious Origins of Dark Energy

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2023/11/26

✨ To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/DrBrianKeating The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription. ✨ I had the pleasure of participating in an exciting onstage dialogue with the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence M. Krauss. We had a lively discussion about the mysteries of the Universe, the latest scientific discoveries, and their implications for our understanding of existence. From the origins of dark

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81:01

David Chalmers: The Matrix is REAL!

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/23

Is the Matrix really real? And if so, which pill would David Chalmers take? Join us for a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, human consciousness, technology, philosophy, and religion, and find out! David Chalmers is an Australian philosopher and cognitive scientist specializing in the areas of philosophy of mind and philosophy of language. He is a Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science at New York University and co-director of NYU's Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness (along

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103:07

Brian Greene: Does the Multiverse Actually Exist?

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2023/11/20

Is it still possible to make a case for string theory? And should we treat the multiverse as a serious idea and explore it mathematically? Here to discuss these fundamental questions with me today is the one and only Brian Greene. Brian Greene, of course, needs no introduction. He is an American theoretical physicist and mathematician. He’s a professor at Columbia University and the director of Columbia’s Center for Theoretical Physics. Greene has gained a lot of popularity through his books that

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68:58

Cumrun Vafa: Is String Theory Actually Science?

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2023/11/17

Many argue that string theory cannot be proven and should therefore be abandoned. For them, string theory is not science at all. But are they right? Here to discuss these claims with me is none other than Cumrun Vafa! Cumrun is the Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the Department of Physics at Harvard University, where he has been researching and teaching theoretical physics since 1985. His primary area of research is string theory. In our interview, we discussed why we

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67:44

Michael Turner Explains the Origins and Mysteries of...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/14

Welcome to a very important, meaningful, and delightful episode of Into the Impossible, with an impossibly brilliant guest who has inspired me since my young days as a graduate – Michael Turner! Michael Turner is a renowned theoretical cosmologist and professor of physics at the University of Chicago. He is a pioneer in exploring what he calls the dark side of the Universe. He coined the term dark energy, and his ideas led to the cold dark matter theory of structure formation. Michael’s

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92:38

Martin Rees Predicts the Future of Humanity and Science!

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/11

What’s written in our stars? Here to read humanity's horoscope is none other than Lord Martin Rees! Lord Martin Rees has played a huge role in my career and is an inspiration to me and millions of scientists around the world. There is literally nothing beyond his purview, and our conversation bore this out -- we covered everything from A to Z: artificial intelligence to zoology! Nothing was off-limits – we even shared our mutual and controversial distaste for alchemy and astrology! Lord Rees of

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52:38

EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Freese Has Evidence of Dark Stars!

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/08

Katherine Freese first presented the concept of dark stars at a conference in 2007. It was not well received at the time, as there was no evidence for it, and finding it seemed impossible. That is until recently… Katherine Freese is a renowned theoretical physicist, professor of physics at the University of Texas at Austin, and a member of the Simons Observatory. She works on a wide range of topics in theoretical cosmology and astroparticle physics, including her quest to identify the dark matter

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83:14

Leonard Susskind: What REALLY Happens Inside a Black...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/05

What's really going on in a black hole? Why are there so many theories of everything? And did Leonard Susskind, the father of string theory, ever feel like an impostor? Find out in this thrilling interview with none other than Susskind himself. Susskind is an American physicist and a professor of theoretical physics at Stanford University. He is also the founding director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. In 1995, Susskind was the first to give a precise string-theoretic

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106:12

Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying: The Modern World Is...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/11/02

Humans have never lived in such abundance as we do today. Yet we are miserable, divided, and lonely. We have everything we need to flourish, so why are we wilting? Today’s extraordinary guests, Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, say it’s because the modern world is out of sync with our ancient brains and bodies! They explore this bold thesis in their book A Hunter Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, which we will discuss extensively in this interview. Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein are

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53:37

Category Theory: Exploring Mathematics’ Deepest...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/30

Is math real? How to bake pi? And how much is x+y, really? Many people don't like math because they find it too complicated or boring. But math can actually be a lot of fun, and we can find it everywhere in life, even in the most mundane things like baking. And it is through baking that today's guest, Eugenia Cheng, decided to rid the world of math phobia. Dr. Cheng is a renowned mathematician, educator, author, and concert pianist. She's a scientist in residence at the School of the Art

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59:21

Michio Kaku: String Theory Is The GOD Equation!

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2023/10/27

There is a God equation in mathematics; could there be a God equation in physics? This is the question to which Dr. Michio Kaku has dedicated his life. Dr. Kaku is a theoretical physicist, bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, renowned futurist, and popularizer of science. As co-founder of String Field Theory, Dr. Kaku carries on Einstein’s quest to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into a single grand unified theory. In this episode of Into the Impossible, Dr. Kaku and I embark

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40:17

Patrick Bet-David shares his next 5 moves in the...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/24

Is life insurance a scam? What is the difference between a visionary and someone who’s all talk? And what would Patrick Bet-David's next five moves be if he lost his job? On this episode of Into the Impossible, Patrick Bet-David and I discuss his book, 'Your Next 5 Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy,' his approach to business, visionaries, life insurance, and his enthusiasm for helping others reach their full potential. Patrick Bet-David immigrated to the US from Iran as a child. He served

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58:19

Nobel Laureate Finds Key Insights About Complex...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/22

How does a Nobel Prize winner create ideas and bring them to life? What can starlings teach us about physics? And what is a spin glass? Here today, to take us on a fascinating journey from bird flocks to condensed matter physics is none other than Nobel Prize laureate Giorgio Parisi. Giorgio is an Italian theoretical physicist and author of many wonderful works, such as In a Flight of Starlings: The Wonders of Complex Systems, which we will discuss in detail in this episode. Giorgio is an

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97:55

“Going To Mars Is An Escapist FANTASY!” | Brian...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/18

Usually, I’m the one interrogating guests, but every now and then, I find myself on the hot seat, too! Enjoy my conversation with Francis and Konstantin on their show, TRIGGERnometry. We discussed the idea of colonizing Mars, aliens, the origin of everything, the complex correlation between science and religion, everything wrong with the Nobel Prize, and much more! TRIGGERnometry is a YouTube show and podcast in which comedians Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster create honest conversations with

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113:47

Eric Weinstein vs. Stephen Wolfram: The Battle of the...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/15

Are you ready for the battle of the theories of everything? Eric Weinstein and Stephen Wolfram, two mathematical mavericks and personal heroes of mine, joined me on the show to debate their theories of everything, answer questions from the audience, and discuss the fundamental nature of the universe. I thoroughly enjoyed this deep and wide-ranging conversation, and I hope you will, too! Tune in. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Why are young people so interested in theories of everything

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51:53

Who Is Ben Shapiro BEYOND Politics? Daily Routine,...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/13

Have you ever wondered who Ben Shapiro is beyond politics? Well, you are in luck because today, you have the incredible opportunity to get to know him in a way that only a few do! In our exciting interview, we talked about nearly everything •except• politics. Tune in and find out what Ben would be doing if he wasn’t famous, why he loves science fiction, who he would MOST like to have on his show, what he would do if elected president, and the downside of success. We also get into one of his

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Sabine Hossenfelder: I Changed My Mind About Dark...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/09

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,

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67:06

Donald Hoffman Has Proof That Reality is an ILLUSION!

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/04

Is reality real, or are we actually just living in a simulation? How did Galileo influence modern thinking about reality? And are there any drug experiences that you simply can't come back from? Here today to discuss this with me is renowned philosopher, famous TED talk speaker, cognitive scientist, and deep thinker Donald Hoffman! Donald is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the provocative book The Case Against Reality

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59:51

Stuart Hameroff: Is the Human Brain a Quantum Computer?

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2023/10/02

Is the human brain a quantum computer? What is the Orch OR model of consciousness? And is there an afterlife for our quantum souls? Here today to answer these questions and take us on a wild tour through consciousness, imagination, and the human brain is Dr. Stuart Hameroff! Stuart is a professor of anesthesiology and psychology at the University of Arizona and director of The Center for Consciousness Studies. In this interview, we dive deep into Stuart’s research and his passion for everything

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