Synopsis
A podcast of stories, ideas, and speculations from the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination. Each month, we'll bring you into a conversation between visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, engineering, and medicine on the nature of the imagination and how, through speculative culture, we collaborate to create the future.
Episodes
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Proving the Big Bang Happened on Fraser Cain
20/03/2025 Duration: 01h11minProf. 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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Are scientists welfare queens in lab coats?
18/03/2025 Duration: 13minPlease join my mailing list here
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Could Aliens Be Using Light to Communicate? A New Era of SETI with Shelley Wright [ep. 483]
17/03/2025 Duration: 50minPique 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
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Eric Weinstein “You’re being lied to!” with Avi Loeb [Ep. 482]
12/03/2025 Duration: 01h30minPique 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
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Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Weighs in on Life Beyond Earth
10/03/2025 Duration: 02h06minPique 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 Is humanity on the brink of a cosmic breakthrough—or just chasing shadows? Harvard’s Avi Loeb joins me for a mind-bending romp through the cosmos, UFOs, academia and the future of physics. Avi kicks off this mind-bending Into the Impossible episode, diving deep into his Galileo Project and the hunt for alien tech. From Oumuamua’s eerie drift to UAPs defying physics, Avi argues we’re not alone—and the evidence might already be here. Are we ready to face what’s out there? Together, we wrestle academia’s chokehold—NSA, DNI, CIA and FBI meets Avi’s Oumuamua data. Is this Einstein’s endgame—aliens or bust? Buckle up for a clash of cosmic stakes, contrarian rants, and big questions. Stay tuned for Eric Weinstein and Avi's segment coming soon on The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast. Make sure to rate and follow
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Inflation, B Modes and Losing the Nobel Prize | Brian Keating on the Cool Worlds Podcast
06/03/2025 Duration: 02h01minJoin Prof. Brian Keating as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation with Prof. David Kipping about the fascinating world of cosmology, focusing on inflation, B-modes, and the thrilling quest for the Nobel Prize. Explore the highs and lows of scientific discovery, the allure of the multiverse, and the ethical intricacies behind groundbreaking research, all while examining how human ambition and curiosity drive the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Don't miss this compelling exploration of cosmic mysteries and the dynamic challenges that scientists face in their quest for truth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Planet 9 Evidence Revealed by Caltech Expert [Ep. 481]
02/03/2025 Duration: 01h44minVisit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link
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Dr. Brian Keating On UFOs | Drinkin' Bros Podcast
28/02/2025 Duration: 59minDr. Brian Keating joins the Drinkin' Bros Podcast with hosts Ross Patterson and Dan Hollaway for an engaging discussion on the cosmos! The trio explores whether a Big Bang truly started the universe, revealing insights into the latest advancements from the James Webb telescope. The conversation takes a curious turn into the recent UFO/UAP phenomena with Dr. Keating sharing his thoughts on the skepticism surrounding UFO sightings and the possibility of alien visits. Join Dr. Brian Keating as he unravels the cosmos with wit and wisdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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End of Inflation Theory? Neil Turok’s Bold New Mirror Universe Hypothesis Explained [Ep. 480]
24/02/2025 Duration: 01h42minVisit Consensus.app and Enter code KEATING at checkout for 40% off Consensus Premium for 2 Years or visit this link
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How Strange Anomalies Lead to World-Changing Discoveries with Harry Cliff
16/02/2025 Duration: 55minPlease join my mailing list here
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How Marie Curie’s Genius Shaped Science | Dava Sobel [Ep. 478]
09/02/2025 Duration: 01h02minPlease join my mailing list here
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JWST: The Telescope That Changed How We See the Universe with Richard Panek [Ep. 477]
02/02/2025 Duration: 54minPlease join my mailing list here
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300K SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL: Your Questions Answered + BIG Announcement [Ep. 476]
30/01/2025 Duration: 01h12sPlease join my mailing list here
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Into The Impossible: Unleash Your Curiosity
29/01/2025 Duration: 01minLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can you be a "real" scientist and believe in God? Brian Keating & Michael Dennin Debate
24/01/2025 Duration: 47minCan a "real" scientist believe in God? Physics professors Brian Keating and Michael Dennin engage in a fascinating discussion about the existence of God, exploring the intersection of science and faith. From cosmic origins to the nature of miracles, these two accomplished scientists examine different perspectives on religion, including insights from Judaism and Catholicism. They tackle challenging questions about the Big Bang theory, multiple universes, and whether scientific evidence can prove or disprove God's existence. The conversation features reactions to arguments from both William Lane Craig and Neil deGrasse Tyson, offering a balanced and nuanced exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental questions. This inaugural episode of The God Question brings together scientific expertise and personal faith journeys, demonstrating how two physicists with similar backgrounds can arrive at different but respectful conclusions about the divine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to train ChatGPT to serve you | AI Legend Terry Sejnowski [Ep. 475]
19/01/2025 Duration: 01h01minPlease join my mailing list here
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An Astronomer and a Philosopher Search for Truth in the Infinite | Jordan B. Peterson
14/01/2025 Duration: 01h43minJordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit, the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of the self and the broader community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alien Civilizations, Exomoons, and Cool, Habitable Worlds | David Kipping [Ep. 474]
05/01/2025 Duration: 01h03minPlease join my mailing list here
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Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun: The Path Toward Human-Level Intelligence in AI [Ep. 473]
29/12/2024 Duration: 01h18minPlease join my mailing list here