Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
A podcast about how we understand the world, scientifically and as humans. Each conversation brings together visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, and technology discussing the nature of reality and how we collaborate to create the future. Hosted by Dr Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. For show notes go to: https://briankeating.com/podcast
Episodes
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?
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April 28, 2025 • 17 mins
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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 ...
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April 24, 2025 • 47 mins
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....
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April 20, 2025 • 58 mins
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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 ...
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April 19, 2025 • 23 mins
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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 ...
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April 18, 2025 • 10 mins
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.
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April 15, 2025 • 53 mins
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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 mechanic...
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April 10, 2025 • 16 mins
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.
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April 6, 2025 • 51 mins
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April 3, 2025 • 60 mins
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!
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March 29, 2025 • 24 mins
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.
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March 23, 2025 • 58 mins
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What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever tru...
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March 20, 2025 • 71 mins
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!
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March 18, 2025 • 13 mins
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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 discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein!
Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard Universit...
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March 17, 2025 • 50 mins
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Are We Searching for Aliens the Wrong Way?
Historically, SETI has focused primarily on radio waves because they can travel vast distances thr...
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March 12, 2025 • 90 mins
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March 9, 2025 • 126 mins
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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.
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March 6, 2025 • 121 mins
Join 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...
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March 2, 2025 • 104 mins
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Astronomers have detected strange gravitational forces pulling at objects beyond Neptune. Some believe these forces could be caused by an undiscovered ninth planet—but if Planet 9 is real, why have...
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February 27, 2025 • 59 mins
Dr. 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 a...
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