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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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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

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61:36

Can the West Survive? Douglas Murray

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/05/13

Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥What happens when a civilization begins to doubt its own foundations, dismissing facts, evidence, and even reason for not being woke enough? In an age where biology, history, warfare, and even science are increasingly shaped by ideology, what does it mean to defend truth at all? Douglas Murray, one of the most influential public intellectuals worldwide, has spent his career warning us that the West is in

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18:55

The Scientists Ep. 1: Flatland -- Einstein's Muse

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/05/08

Welcome to a fascinating journey into the limits of imagination, geometry, and scientific discovery. In this premiere episode of "The Scientists," a new series on the Into The Impossible Podcast Network, host Brian Keating—Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego—dives deep into the curious world of "Flatland," Edwin Abbott Abbott's mind-bending Victorian novel. But this isn't just dusty literature; it's a geometric allegory that shaped some of the greatest scientific minds,

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17:49

The Scientists Ep. 0: Obsessive Geniuses

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/05/08

Welcome to the debut episode of "The Scientists," a captivating new series from the Into the Impossible Podcast Network, hosted by Brian Keating, Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. Each week, Brian takes us on a journey into the extraordinary minds behind history’s greatest scientific breakthroughs—not just exploring what these giants of science discovered, but delving deep into who they were, what drove their relentless curiosity, and the very human obsessions that

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61:23

He Used Quantum Entanglement to Explain Where the...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/05/04

Consensus is the AI powered results engine I use every day in my research. Visit https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp and sign up for one year for *FREE* with code KEATING25 just for listeners of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast!What if the best person to solve the mystery of alien communication isn't a SETI researcher or a radio astronomer, but instead a theoretical physicist trained in the deepest notions of physical law, symmetries, and quantum field theory? Well, today, I’m joined by Latham Boyle, a

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48:25

Galileo: The Elon Musk of the Renaissance? | Dr....

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/05/01

Dr. Brian Keating joins Spencer Klavan to discuss one of the most brilliant, complicated, and misunderstood men in all of Western history. No, not Elon Musk. Galileo Galilei! They cover Galileo's daring philosophy of science, his contributions to human knowledge, his devout Catholic faith, and his many, many mistresses and children. Plus: what can believers learn from scientists, and vice versa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:20

Mike Brown Lecture on Finding Planet Nine and his...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/28

Win Extraterrestrial Metal: join my mailing list 💥 https://briankeating.com/yt 💥 Mike is an astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His groundbreaking discoveries of dwarf planets like Eris, Haumea, and Makemake shook up the astronomy world and led to the controversial redefinition of what constitutes a planet. Why was Pluto actually demoted? And is there a hidden Planet Nine lurking in the outer solar system? As a treat for all my

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47:02

"Asteroid Could Hit in 2032?!" & Did Webb Telescope...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/24

Brian Keating dives into some of the universe's biggest mysteries, from the search for extraterrestrial life and the nature of the Big Bang to cutting-edge discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. Joined by Young and Alive, they explore how scientific beliefs are constantly evolving, how astronomers confront existential threats like asteroids, and why a sense of wonder drives the quest to understand our place in the cosmos.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:47

Killing Pluto, Finding Planet Nine: Mike Brown’s...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/20

As a listener of Dr. Brian Keating, you get a special 20% off discount. 👉 Head over to The Economist's website at www.economist.com/Keating to get started.What really happened during the controversy over the discovery of Haumea? Why was Pluto actually demoted? And is there a hidden Planet Nine lurking in the outer solar system? I’m joined today by none other than the Pluto Killer himself, Mike Brown. Mike is an astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy at the California Institute of

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23:51

Dick Bond: Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/19

Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Dick Bond is a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics. Dick is a renowned astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and the study of the universe's large-scale structure. He has worked extensively on topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and quantum cosmology. As a treat for all my

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10:20

The Hype and Skepticism of Finding Life on Exoplanet...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/18

Brian Keating explores the buzz around a possible sign of alien life on exoplanet K2-18 b, discussing the detection of dimethyl sulfide—a molecule that on Earth is linked only to biology. He urges caution, explaining that while the findings are exciting and headline-grabbing, the evidence is not yet conclusive and scientific skepticism is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:59

Entropy and Coherence Could Change Everything We Know...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/15

Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Could entropy and coherence change everything we know about the universe? How does quantum information flow in the cosmic superweb? And will quantum mechanics reveal our universe’s deepest secrets? Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dick Bond, a theorist who has helped reshape our understanding of dark matter, entropy, and quantum mechanics, to discuss how every aspect of the universe could be a result of

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16:44

Andrew Huberman’s Guide to Eye Health

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/10

Andrew Huberman and Brian Keating dive deep into optimizing astronomical vision and the physiological challenges faced at high altitudes. Huberman shares insights on nose breathing, creatine supplementation, and adapting to extreme environments like the South Pole. The conversation also touches on eye health, offering practical advice for dealing with jet lag, light adaptation, and conditions like dry eyes and glaucoma.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:37

Earth Growing an AI Brain? Planetary Computation...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/06

As a member of the Into the Impossible family, you get a special 20% discount on a subscription to The Economist. Visit their website at https://www.economist.com/Keating to get started.Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 What is planetary

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60:02

Cosmology, Cosmic Inflation & Nobel Prizes | Dr....

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/03

Prof. Brian Keating talks about the origins of the universe, the Big Bang, cosmic microwave background radiation, cosmic inflation, BICEP & POLARBEAR experiments, the Simons Array and the Nobel Prize!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:54

Debunking Eric Lerner's Big Bang Denial Nonsense

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/04/02

Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossiblePlease join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Is the Big Bang theory dead? Eric Lerner has been pushing plasma cosmology and denying the Big Bang theory for decades. His latest claim is that the Big Bang theory is dead because of an alleged discreptancy

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24:10

Can Future Telescopes Solve Dark Matter Mysteries? |...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/03/29

Bob Kirshner and Brian Keating explore the future of the TMT and GMT telescopes in studying dark energy and exoplanets. They also consider recent controversies in cosmology regarding dark energy and the potential for astronomical measurements of neutrino mass.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:22

Leading Neuroscientist Exposes the Fatal Flaws in AI...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/03/23

Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever truly experience consciousness? Here today to enlighten us on these elusive yet fascinating topics is Christof Koch! Christof is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the leading figures in the field of consciousness. He is best known for his work in exploring the neural bases

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71:55

Proving the Big Bang Happened on Fraser Cain

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/03/20

Prof. Brian Keating and Fraser Cain discuss the evidence for the Big Bang and the impact of the James Webb telescope on our current understanding of the Universe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:12

Are scientists welfare queens in lab coats?

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/03/18

Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossiblePlease join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs? Here today to

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50:10

Could Aliens Be Using Light to Communicate? A New Era...

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating ·

2025/03/17

Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your purchase—that's a rechargeable frother and glass beaker to make the perfect cup every time. Just go to http://piquelife.com/impossible Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Are We Searching for Aliens the Wrong Way? Historically, SETI has focused primarily on radio waves because they can travel vast distances through interstellar gas and dust with minimal absorption and require

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