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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.
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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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David Deutsch just exposed something shocking about modern science. Most quantum theories aren't actually science at all. They're just miracles disguised as explanations. When you ask how quantum entanglement works, most interpretations by popular scientists basically reduce to "magic happens." That's not science, that's giving up on our understanding of reality. 

David Deutsch is a quantum physicist at Oxford, a pioneer in quantum computing, and one of the most important theoretical physicists alive. He argues that only the many-worlds theory actually explains what's happening in quantum experiments instead of just accepting it as a mystery never to be explained. This conversation reveals why modern physics has abandoned its core mission.

Key Takeaways:

00:02:15 – David Deutsch introduces the idea that infinity is not just a mathematical abstraction but a physical reality.
00:06:42 – He emphasizes that understanding infinity is central to progress in both science and philosophy.
00:11:03 – Discussion on how infinity challenges human intuition and traditional explanations.
00:18:29 – Deutsch argues that good explanations must account for infinity, not avoid it.
00:23:51 – He contrasts finite vs. infinite models of the universe.
00:30:14 – Infinity as an unavoidable aspect of quantum mechanics and the multiverse.
00:37:40 – Practical implications: infinity changes how we view knowledge, discovery, and human progress.
00:45:22 – He warns against simplistic or “bad” explanations that ignore infinite possibilities.
00:53:09 – Closing: infinity should be embraced as part of reality, not feared or reduced.

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David Deutsch: Quantum Theories Are Just MIRACLES! (But not this one)

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Arthur Brooks has just done the unthinkable. He’s shattered one of the most enduring myths in both science and society with the precision of a physicist and the insight of a seasoned psychologist. 

We’re talking about the belief that our minds peak in our thirties and only decline from there. Well, it turns out this belief isn’t rooted in physics but in flawed psychology. Worse, this myth is holding us back as a species. In this insightful and personal episode, Arthur explains that cognitive decline is not inevitable and that our best, most meaningful work might still be ahead—if we adjust accordingly.

Arthur himself is no stranger to reinvention. From performing with the Barcelona Symphony to leading one of Washington's most influential think tanks, and now teaching at Harvard, he’s experienced multiple intellectual lifetimes. Today, he studies happiness—not as a vague ideal, but as a measurable, achievable, and deeply human pursuit.

Together, we explore why high achievers often feel more depressed after reaching their biggest goals and why lasting fulfillment requires something different altogether. Arthur shares research on emotional temperaments, the science of fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, and the dangers of fame, power, and success. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his collaboration with the Dalai Lama, and why AI might be a surprising ally in extending our cognitive abilities as we age.

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Key Takeaways: 

00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:31 Arthur’s pivotal career change(s)

00:05:22 Failure CV and resistance to disillusionment 

00:08:36 The entropy of happiness 

00:11:57 Judging a book by its cover

00:18:04 Crystallized vs. fluid intelligence 

00:28:48 Will AI replace or amplify aging minds? 

00:31:41 Modernizing academia

00:42:40 Balancing professional and personal life

00:47:05 The hierarchy of idolatry 

00:58:33 Rapid fire questions

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The PHYSICS Of Happiness (ft. Arthur C Brooks)

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What if the most successful theory in science… doesn't actually explain anything?

In this episode of Into the Impossible, I talk with physicist and author Adam Becker, who wrote What Is Real?, a stunning exploration of quantum mechanics, its messy philosophical roots, and the long-ignored questions about what the theory really says about reality.

We dig deep into a paradox at the heart of modern physics: quantum mechanics works better than any theory we’ve ever invented, yet no one agrees on what it means. Becker walks us through the forgotten history of physicists like Einstein and David Bohm, who dared to question the mainstream “shut up and calculate” mindset, and explains why that mindset might be holding science back.

We explore the eerie predictions of the Many Worlds Interpretation, the mind-bending implications of Bell’s Theorem, and how modern experiments—some Nobel Prize-winning—are forcing physicists to confront uncomfortable truths about locality, realism, and the nature of observation.

If you’ve ever wondered whether quantum physics is just math, or if it really describes the world we live in, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew.

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Key Takeaways: 

 
00:00 Intro

 
02:01 Interpretations of quantum mechanics 

 
05:04 Einstein’s discontent with quantum mechanics

 
08:01 EPR paradox

 
10:16 Many-worlds interpretation and Everettian mechanics 

 
17:37 John Bell and Bell’s theorem 

 
23:43 Experimental tests of quantum mechanics 

 
27:21 Quantum computing and its promises

 
29:17 What is real? 

 
31:56 Outro 

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The Quantum Secret Einstein Tried to Warn Us About

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Does free will exist? It's a question that's haunted philosophers for centuries. But physicist Sabine Hossenfelder has a provocative answer that might just disturb you. She says free will doesn't
 exist.

Everything is determined by the laws of physics. But here's the paradox that's fascinated me. I've talked to Sam Harris, Dan Dennett, Robert Sapolsky, all brilliant minds who agree that free will is an illusion. Yet, when I asked them if they've ever encountered someone who acts like they don't have free will, they all said no. So how can this be?

How can we all be determined by physics, yet live as if we're making genuine choices? This isn't some abstract philosophical exercise, no. Sabine's insight has real implications for artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the future of consciousness itself.

She explains why AI may already have the same kind of agency that we do, and why quantum computers could reveal that we fundamentally misunderstand the nature of reality.

Key Takeaways:

00:26–04:39 – Determinism over “free will,” reframes self as information processor.
07:21–09:19 – Defines agency as internal deliberation vs. external input; AI has low agency.
10:48–14:50 – AI can learn without bodies; emotions could emerge via reward functions.
15:18–17:16 – UFO claims are mostly flaky but worth some serious consideration.
18:16–22:52 – “Quiz with It” uses AI for quizzes; AI may replace poor lecturers.
24:37–30:37 – Warns of LLM “lock-in”; expects new AI paradigms.
31:15–32:42 – Quantum computing promising for finance optimization; uncertain impact.
34:15–36:37 – Likes debates; thinks “theories of everything” overemphasized.
39:09–42:14 – Would fund quantum gravity & measurement problem experiments.
43:21–50:31 – Supports fuzzy dark matter search; inflation underdetermined; MOND captures some truth.
51:16–57:26 – Skeptical of DESI’s dark energy claim; cosmology data messy, model-dependent.
58:40–01:00:14 – Academic decline due to systemic incentives.
01:00:50–01:02:36 – Quantum tech advances reviving foundational physics interest.
01:09:30–01:12:23 – AI-generated junk (“AI slop”) threatens science publishing.

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Do We Have Free Will and Will AI Have It Too? (ft. Sabine Hossenfelder)

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Why aren't whales building rockets? They have bigger brains than we do after all. In this episode with Stephen Wolfram, we talk about why more brainpower doesn't always mean more understanding, and how neural architecture faces physical constraints.

Stephen Wolfram says even super intelligent AIs may hit hard computational limits. In our conversation today, we explore why intelligence has a ceiling, and how ideas like Wolfram's Ruliad, computational irreducibility and brain size scaling reveal the boundaries of thought itself.

Wolfram created Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, it's probably in your pocket right now, in your cell phone, and he's now building a radical new theory of everything grounded in computational reality. 

If he's right, smarter doesn't always mean deeper. It might just mean we get stuck.

Key Takeaways: 

00:00 – 01:34 Are we discovering or simulating the universe?
01:34 – 06:50 Ruliad defines reality
06:50 – 10:02 Brains compress data into decisions, experience.
10:02 – 17:00 Math models nature, not necessarily its foundation.
17:00 – 25:07 AI may trap us like algebra did.
25:07 – 29:42 LLMs mimic minds, but lack depth.
29:42 – 35:57 Shared minds define reality; Boltzmann brains questioned.
35:57 – 42:28 Free will arises from irreducibility.
42:28 – 47:04 AIs may inherit computational free will.
47:04 – 52:45 Exploring Ruliad = expanding intellectual paradigms.
52:45 – 59:06 Massless particles = timeless, universal concepts?
59:06 – 01:07:32 Immortality blocked by biological irreducibility.
01:07:32 – End Biggest question: extend life or decode reality?

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Additional resources: 

The Second Law: Resolving the Mystery of the Second Law of Thermodynamics: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Law-Resolving-Mystery-Thermodynamics/dp/1579550835

https://www.wolframalpha.com/

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Are Humans Smart Enough to Understand the Universe? (ft. Stephen Wolfram)

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In this captivating conversation, we dive deep into the cosmos with renowned cosmologist, podcaster, and UC San Diego professor Dr. Brian Keating. Joined by Mike Misha and Xinghui, Brian takes us on a journey from the childhood wonder inspired by the Moon to the high-altitude peaks of Chile and the frigid expanse of the South Pole, where he's helped pioneer the development of cutting-edge telescopes aimed at unlocking the secrets of the universe.

This episode is from the 632nm Podcast

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 Takeaways:

00:00 Moon Fascination and Antarctic Astronomy

09:38 "Proof of Earth's Orbit via Parallax"

14:36 Uncharted Light Polarization Exploration

19:45 Challenges in Measuring Polarization

23:41 "Transistor Tech for Microwave Signals"

26:52 Optimal Telescope Size for Science

31:13 Collaborative Scientific Learning Journey

37:20 "Steady State vs. Big Bang"

46:43 Universe's Earliest Light Revealed

51:25 Rapid Advances in Observational Technology

58:01 Motel Suicide and Leadership Shift

58:50 Near-Miss: Nobel Prize Revelation

01:04:13 Missed Signals, Planck Pressure

01:13:54 Detecting Cosmic Phenomena with Telescopes

01:18:42 Balanced Research in Cosmology

01:23:27 Space Telescope Vision Expansion

01:26:51 AI's Limits in Predicting Relativity

01:31:28 Reevaluating the Nobel Prize Criteria

01:38:20 Musk's Mars Vision: Science Disruption

01:41:46 Balancing Science and Personal Life

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Exploring the Edge of the Universe: Brian Keating on Telescopes, CMB, and Scientific Discovery

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In a sweeping conversation sparked by his new book The War on Science, Lawrence Krauss charts how well-intentioned campus DEI bureaucracies, politicized funding mandates, and “language-as-violence” taboos are eroding the core scientific virtues of open inquiry and empirical scepticism, while drawing historical parallels from Lysenkoism to today’s hiring rubrics and challenging listeners to defend freedom of thought with the same passion they reserve for social justice. He then pivots from diagnosis to remedy, outlining a five-point rescue plan—slashing ideological litmus tests, restoring merit-based evaluation, insulating grant agencies from mission creep, teaching students to steel-man opposing views, and benchmarking success against China’s unencumbered research surge—arguing that only by re-centering evidence over ideology can science remain humanity’s most reliable truth-seeking enterprise.

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Key Takeaways: 

 00:00 Intro 

 01:04 The most dangerous idea threatening science today

 02:35 The role of universities and academic freedom 

 10:26 Tenure and indirect costs in academia 

 14:58 Sanctions against free speech 

 17:39 The problem with tuition 

 18:42 Decolonializing STEM 

 23:57 What Trump is doing to address these issues 

 28:03 Free market education?

 36:46 Judging a book by its cover

 38:44 The distortion of science during COVID 

 44:12 Inequality in science 

 48:43 If Lawrence were president of the US 

 52:33 Audience questions 

 55:28 Outro 

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Is There A WAR On Science? Lawrence Krauss

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Is the universe fine-tuned for life, or is it just a lucky accident? Could the multiverse explain why our universe is so perfectly suited for life? And how much can the fundamental constants change before life becomes impossible? 

Today, I’m joined by Fred Adams, a theoretical physicist from the University of Michigan. Fred works in the general area of theoretical astrophysics with a focus on the study of star formation and cosmology. He is internationally recognized for his work on the radiative signature of the star formation process, the dynamics of circumstellar disks, and the theory of the initial mass function for forming stars. Fred is the author of The Five Ages of the Universe and Origins of Existence, and has dedicated much of his career to understanding the structure and fate of the cosmos. 

In this episode, we break down the concepts of fine-tuning, the anthropic principle, and the multiverse. Could the universe's perfect conditions for life point to a deeper, purposeful design, or is it just a product of chance? What if there are other universes out there with completely different rules, maybe even with their own forms of life? 

Trust me, this episode is going to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about existence, so don’t miss out!

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Key Takeaways: 

 
00:00 Intro 

 
01:29 Judging a book by its cover

 
02:12 DESI results and the equation of state

 
06:39 The cosmological constant and its role in our universe 

 
12:31 Fine-tuning as a tool 

 
32:37 The Hoyle resonance and carbon production 

 
39:28 Probability distribution and fundamental theory 

 
45:11 Intelligent design and anthropic arguments

 
52:30 The multiverse and its implications 

 
58:14 Outro 

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📚 More Everything Forever: ⁠https://a.co/d/ajlYHvZ⁠ 

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Our Universe Almost Didn’t Exist (ft. Fred Adams)

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What if the future tech billionaires keep promising us isn’t the answer, but part of the problem?

In this episode of Into the Impossible, I talk with Adam Becker, author of More Everything Forever, about the big dreams coming out of Silicon Valley—especially when it comes to AI and the future of humanity.

We take a hard look at the idea that AI is going to fix everything, launch us into space, and solve all our problems along the way. It’s a powerful story, and a lot of very smart, very rich people believe it. But what if they’re getting the science—and the big picture—wrong? Becker argues that people like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen are chasing a future that ignores some pretty basic realities: limits on energy, physics, and even society itself.

Instead of creating a better world, their vision might actually make things worse, deepening inequality, spreading bias, and putting even more power into the hands of a few.

If you’re excited about AI, curious about space, or just wondering where all this is heading, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.

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Key Takeaways: 

00:00 Intro

00:44 AI boom or AI doom? 

03:40 What are tech billionaires wrong about?

06:10 Influence of science fiction on tech billionaires 

11:05 Religious parallels in AI and space exploration 

15:37 The search for extraterrestrial intelligence 

24:16 Effective altruism and long-termism 

35:28 Optimism and skepticism about AI 

44:46 Judging a book by its cover

47:53 Impact of AI on underrepresented communities 

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We MUST Save Earth Because We Can’t Live on Mars (ft. Adam Becker)

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb to explore his provocative new article analyzing the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS — a visitor from beyond our solar system that might not be natural. 🛰️

We dive into his recent article on Medium https://avi-loeb.medium.com/is-the-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-alien-technology-b59ccc17b2e3 and get into:

 • The strange anomalies in 3I/ATLAS’s orbit, size, and speed 🌌

 • How the Dark Forest Hypothesis could change the search for intelligent life 🕵️‍♂️

 • Why even unlikely cosmic risks deserve serious scientific attention 🧠

 • What Pascal’s Wager teaches us about ignoring possible extraterrestrial probes 🪐

💥 Plus, Avi answers 5 gripping questions designed to maximize your curiosity — from the first signs of alien tech to the biggest risks humanity faces if we stay silent.

🎧 Don’t miss this mind-expanding conversation with one of the boldest thinkers in astrophysics.

1️⃣ “Is This Alien Tech Hiding in Plain Sight?”

2️⃣ “The Dark Forest Theory Just Got Real”

3️⃣ “Avi Loeb: The Alien Probe We Can’t Ignore”

4️⃣ “3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitor… or Something Else?”

5️⃣ “What If They’re Watching Us? (The 3I/ATLAS Mystery)”

For those of you who don't know him, Avi is a professor of science at Harvard University, theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, and cosmologist. He is also a bestselling author and a dear friend of mine. 

By the time you see this, Avi will have published his new book, Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars. In it, he explains why we need to become an interstellar species to ensure our survival and lays out a plan for how we can settle among the stars.

As usual, we take some time to judge a book by its cover and discuss what went into the making of this book. We also dig into the recent Galileo Project expedition to the Pacific Ocean to retrieve spherules of the first recognized interstellar meteor, IM1, which was led by Avi, and discuss whether they found evidence of alien life. 

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Intro (00:00)

Asteroids that are Interstellar (00:44)

On extraordinary evidence (08:13)

Does Avi have proof of alien technology (13:55)

On David Grusch and government obligations (78:01)

More on Interstellar and what it means to become an interstellar species (1:16:56)

Rapid fire audience questions (1:19:20)

Outro (1:50:57)

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📚 Interstellar by Avi Loeb: https://a.co/d/gN18ylO 

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Another Alien Asteroid | Avi Loeb

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Modern cosmology is full of controversies, challenges, and unresolved tensions. This can, of course, be very frustrating. But it’s also extremely fun! 

Especially if we approach these challenges with brilliant minds who aren’t afraid to tackle them head-on. 

One such luminary is the renowned George Efstathiou. George is a British astrophysicist and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge. He was the first Director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmology at the University of Cambridge from 2008 to 2016. 

George joins me today for a cosmological episode in which we look at cosmic acceleration, Hubble tension, Sigma-8 tension, inflation theory, BICEP2, Planck collaboration, and more. 

Tune in!

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:25 Baseless claims in cosmology 

00:13:57 Solving the Hubble tension

00:23:11 Axion-like early dark energy 

00:28:03 Primordial magnetic fields 

00:30:36 Solving the Sigma-8 tension 

00:38:37 Inflation and the Multiverse 

00:48:30 BICEP2 

00:54:50 Existential question

00:56:42 Outro 

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Addressing the Biggest Controversies in Modern Cosmology with George Efstathiou [Ep. 436]

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