Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Welcome everyone to a fascinating deep dive with the late Daniel Dennett! In our interview, we tackled fascinating problems like free will, human consciousness, ethics, and the philosophy of science. He also explained why he’s sounding the alarm on AI! Shortly after our interview, Daniel sadly passed away at the age of 82. He was a renowned philosopher, thought-provoking writer, brilliant cognitive scientist, and vocal atheist. He was the co-director of the ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad Orzel.  Chad is a professor of physics and science communicator renowned for his popular science books, How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, Breakfast with Einstein, and How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com.  In his most recent book, A Brief History of Timekeeping, Chad re ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! On April 8th, 2024, the USA will be treated to a rare celestial phenomenon—a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow that temporarily darkens parts of the Earth. Astronomers and enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to witness this remarkable event and delve deeper into the mysteries of our solar system.  Today, I want to do a deep dive into solar eclipses so that you can better ap ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Today on Into the Impossible, we're joined by the renowned cosmic journalist Rebecca Boyle.  As a lifelong lunar enthusiast, Rebecca has extensively studied how the Moon has shaped human history and life on Earth. Rebecca's new book, aptly titled ‘Our Moon,’ explores the mysteries of the Moon, from its crucial role in stabilizing Earth's orbit and shaping our climate to its influence on the evolution of life itself. Furthermore, she sheds light on how an ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! When the JWST captured the first images of the earliest galaxies in our universe, scientists were shocked.  The galaxies appeared to be way too bright, way too big, and way too mature to have formed so soon after the Big Bang. This discovery has, rightfully so, sparked a massive debate among astrophysicists. Some even started to question the standard model of cosmology.  However, using new simulations, some astrophysicists decided to investigate th ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! “What is it about Artificial Intelligence driving tech giants like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman? Why are they racing to develop and own these thinking machines while unsure of the harm they could cause us? Can we trust nation-states and NGOs to use their totalitarian strategies when they don’t truly understand the problems we face?” Here today to discuss this with me are John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne, two extraordina ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Today’s guest needs no introduction… Meet Sam Harris. Neuroscientist, philosopher, New York Times best-selling author, host of Making Sense, creator of Waking Up, and one of the most thought-provoking intellectuals of our time. Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, along with Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett, he fearlessly navigates even the most difficult of topics.  He’s a true advocate of reason and an explorer ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Today, we’re joined by a real hero of mine and mentor to millions around the world – dr. Robert Kirshner!  Robert is an astronomer of great renown. He is the Clowes Research Professor of Science at Harvard University and executive director of the Thirty Meter Telescope. This remarkable international scientific endeavor will radically change our understanding of the universe and our place within it. With its unprecedented design, the TMT will feature uniq ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing less? Sounds crazy, but as per today’s extraordinary guest, it’s true! Meet Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and other books that offer a refreshing departure from the hustle culture that pervades modern society. Instead of advocating for endless multitasking and shallow engagement, Newport champ ..read more

Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA ?? will WIN! Katherine Brodsky recently hosted an interview with the one and only Elon Musk. I had the privilege of joining them and used my opportunity to confront Elon about Starlink, AI, and his plan to colonize Mars! Enjoy.  Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro  00:04:44 Starlink and Cosmic Microwave Background Research 00:06:57 A True Turing Test 00:09:54 Can We Break Physics? 00:11:24 Dying on Mars — Additional resources: ? Get one month of Snipd Premium for ..read more