Uncommon Understanding of The Universe

In this mind-bending episode of "Uncommon Understanding of the Universe," host Gary Lyon Otto explores a groundbreaking theory about the universe's origins and structure. What if the universe has always been a black hole? And how does this idea change our understanding of the Big Bang? Dive deep into the intricacies of cosmic mass, Planck lengths, and the ever-changing velocity of light as Gary unpacks the mathematical mysteries that suggest our universe began in an unimaginably

Join us on a fascinating journey into the depths of the universe as we explore the most perplexing questions in cosmology. Our guest delves into the enigma of dark matter, the acceleration of the universe, and the perplexing notion of dark energy. Discover how modern physics grapples with these mysteries and how the concept of the universe's expansion challenges long-held gravitational theories.We also venture into the mind-bending world of black holes, discussing their formation, the critical

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and complex world of black holes, focusing on the different types of motion that occur near these enigmatic objects. We explore how radial and tangential motions are treated differently in the Schwarzschild metric, a key concept in understanding the behavior of objects near a black hole's event horizon. Discover the significance of local time flow—referred to as "tau" or wristwatch time—and how it affects acceleration and particle

In this installment of Uncommon Understanding of the Universe, host Gary Lyon Otto and co-host Patrick Madden delve into the complex interplay between special and general relativity. They revisit the concept of ambient space-time, comparing it to the experience of moving through still air, and discuss how this ties into Einstein's revolutionary ideas. This episode also introduces Schwarzschild Geometry, named after the brilliant mathematician Karl Schwarzschild, whose work provided an exact

In this mind-expanding episode, we dive deep into the mysteries of the universe's shape, the speed of light, and the fundamental forces that govern all existence. Starting from the Big Bang as a central point, we explore theories about the universe being a sphere, discuss the concept of a "flat" universe, and unravel why the universe might actually be a vast, expanding black hole. We also ponder whether the laws of physics were bestowed upon the universe or if they emerged from the

In the debut episode of Uncommon Understanding of the Universe, host Gary Lyon Otto invites listeners on a groundbreaking journey to explore the universe like never before. Joined by Patrick Madden, his "Grand Inquisitor," Gary unveils a new paradigm that redefines our understanding of black holes, relativity, and the very structure of the cosmos. Drawing from his books, Black Holes and New Paradigm and Occam's Razor, Gary explains his revolutionary insights into the simplicity and

In this episode of "Uncommon Understanding of The Universe," host Gary Lyon Otto takes you on a thought-provoking journey through the simplest assumptions about the cosmos. Starting with the idea that the universe is spherical, Gary explores fundamental questions about the nature of space, volume, and units of measurement in the universe. He challenges conventional theories, offering a fresh perspective on how we perceive the universe's expansion, the speed of light, and our place