Physics Is Far Stranger Than You Think - Jim Al-Khalili

Professor Jim Al-Khalili is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey, a broadcaster and an author. Trying to describe reality in theoretical frameworks is no small task for physicists. But it also turns out that the implications of some theories suggests that reality might be even more bizarre than it seems. The universe is a scary, confusing place to exist, if we exist at all. Expect to learn why you can't walk through brick walls, why a tiny imbalance in the matter and antimatter just after the big bang was very important, just how fine tuned for life our universe really is, where all the big discoveries in theoretical physics have gone, why faster-than-light neutrinos can't go faster than light, why you shouldn't value opinions over evidence and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on Upgraded Formulas Test Kit at https://upgradedformulas.com/ (use code: MW15) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy The Joy Of Science - https://amzn.to/383CbEr Follow Jim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimalkhalili Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #universe #space #physics - 00:00 Intro 02:27 Understanding Dark Matter 09:18 Distrust for Scientists 21:27 Faster-than-light Neutrinos 29:14 Constructing the Theory of Everything 38:40 Theorists vs Experimentalists 46:50 Are Mars Missions a Waste of Time? 54:59 Sense-making in a World of Opinion 1:01:57 Where to Find Jim - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Jim Al-KhaliliguestChris Williamsonhost

May 9, 20221h 2mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 9, 2022
Duration: 1h 2m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Professor Jim Al-Khalili is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey, a broadcaster and an author. Trying to describe reality in theoretical frameworks is no small task for physicists. But it also turns out that the implications of some theories suggests that reality might be even more bizarre than it seems. The universe is a scary, confusing place to exist, if we exist at all. Expect to learn why you can't walk through brick walls, why a tiny imbalance in the matter and antimatter just after the big bang was very important, just how fine tuned for life our universe really is, where all the big discoveries in theoretical physics have gone, why faster-than-light neutrinos can't go faster than light, why you shouldn't value opinions over evidence and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on Upgraded Formulas Test Kit at https://upgradedformulas.com/ (use code: MW15) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy The Joy Of Science - https://amzn.to/383CbEr Follow Jim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jimalkhalili Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #universe #space #physics - 00:00 Intro 02:27 Understanding Dark Matter 09:18 Distrust for Scientists 21:27 Faster-than-light Neutrinos 29:14 Constructing the Theory of Everything 38:40 Theorists vs Experimentalists 46:50 Are Mars Missions a Waste of Time? 54:59 Sense-making in a World of Opinion 1:01:57 Where to Find Jim - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Jim Al-Khalili
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Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Jim Al-Khalili and Chris Williamson, Physics Is Far Stranger Than You Think - Jim Al-Khalili explores jim Al-Khalili Explains Physics’ Weirdness, Dark Mysteries, And Scientific Trust Jim Al‑Khalili and Chris Williamson explore how modern physics reveals a profoundly counterintuitive universe, from atoms that are mostly empty space to elusive dark matter, dark energy, and the search for a theory of everything.

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