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A podcast about how we imagine, and how what we imagine shapes what we do. 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 collaborat…

Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination


    • Jun 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Into the Impossible podcast is a truly exceptional show that consistently delivers engaging conversations, insightful content, and mind-blowing ideas. Hosted by Professor Brian Keating, this podcast offers a captivating exploration of the universe, making complex scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable for listeners. With a range of expert guests and Keating's passion for science shining through, it's no wonder that this podcast has quickly become a favorite in my feed.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wide range of topics and guests that are featured. Each episode brings something new to the table, whether it's discussing the mysteries of our universe, exploring cutting-edge technologies, or delving into the lives and careers of great scientists. The conversations are always thought-provoking and informative, leaving me with a deeper understanding of the world around us.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is Keating's enthusiasm and excitement for the topics he discusses. His passion shines through in every episode and is infectious to listeners. It's evident that he truly loves what he does and wants to share his knowledge with others. Additionally, Keating has a knack for engaging storytelling and knows how to ask thought-provoking questions that keep listeners hooked.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that some episodes may be too technical or specialized for casual listeners. However, Keating does an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into more digestible explanations, so even those without a strong scientific background can still enjoy and learn from the discussions.

    In conclusion, The Into the Impossible podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in astrophysics or science in general. With its insightful conversations, diverse range of topics, and passionate host, this show offers an enlightening cosmic adventure that will leave you thirsting for more knowledge. Whether you're a space enthusiast or simply curious about the mysteries of our universe, this podcast is a valuable resource that will inspire and entertain.



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    First Data from Vera Rubin Observatory Rewrites Astronomy (Starting Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 52:25


    In this exclusive interview, Professor Mario Jurić reveals how the Vera Rubin Observatory accidentally discovered 2,000 asteroids in just 10 hours while testing its capabilities on the distant Virgo Cluster—transforming humanity's asteroid discovery rate from 20,000 per year globally to potentially over one million annually with a single telescope. Jurić explains how VRO's revolutionary multi-messenger astronomy capabilities will detect dark matter's effects and light simultaneously, automatically slewing to capture cosmic catastrophes like black hole collisions within 30 seconds of detection. From mapping dark matter in galaxy clusters 54 million light-years away to building Earth's first comprehensive planetary defense system against asteroid impacts, this conversation explores how one observatory is about to fundamentally change both our understanding of the universe and our ability to survive in it. — Please join my mailing list here

    NEW Dark Energy Data Surprises Scientists (ft. Kyle Dawson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 55:02


    Is everything we thought we knew about the universe… wrong? Lambda-CDM model nearing its breaking point? Could dark energy actually be evolving? In this episode of Into the Impossible, I'm joined by Kyle Dawson and Daniel Green to discuss the latest data from the DESI experiment. These new results are making headlines, and rightfully so, as they hold the potential to transform our understanding of the universe completely.  Kyle Dawson, a key figure in the DESI project and professor at the University of Utah, explains the findings from DESI's second data release. Together with Daniel Green from the University of California, San Diego, we dig into how fresh observations of dark energy, baryon acoustic oscillations (BAO), and cosmic expansion are revealing cracks in the standard model. We also break down the implications of these results and talk about the possible existence of negative neutrino masses—a topic that's been gaining a lot of attention in the cosmology community. Don't miss out!  — Please join my mailing list here

    The Scientists Ep. 5: Steven Weinberg's Legacy, Religion, and Cosmology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 83:45


    Eric Weinstein's Theory of Everything Confirmed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 143:40


    How are recent DESI experimental results challenging the traditional view of dark energy as a fixed cosmological constant? Are foundational assumptions in Einstein's general relativity limiting progress in theoretical physics? And how do tensions in cosmological measurements, like the Hubble constant discrepancy, reflect deeper issues in physics? In this episode, we'll explore these fundamental questions with none other than Eric Weinstein! Eric is one of the most revered thinkers of our generation. Though not an academic physicist, he proposed a unified theory of physics in 2013, which is supposed to have the potential to explain phenomena that string theory cannot. In a lecture held live at UCSD in April 2025 at the prestigious Astrophysics and Cosmology Seminar, Eric presented an update to his groundbreaking theory. Today, we'll discuss his fascinating theory, the future of physics and academia, and much more.  Eric is an investor, financial executive, and host of The Portal. He and his brother, Bret Weinstein, coined the term Intellectual Dark Web to refer to an informal group of pundits. Eric is a vocal critic of modern academic hierarchies and advocates for advances in scientific theory over an emphasis on experimental results. He proposed a new unified theory of physics in 2013 and has been an active member of the physics community since then.  — Please join my mailing list here

    Answering Your Cosmic Questions: The Multiverse, the Big Bang and Life on Exoplanets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 50:01


    Should Creationism Be Taught Alongside Evolution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 67:19


    In a world increasingly shaped by science and technology, how do we determine what constitutes truth? What role does society play in shaping scientific knowledge consensus? And what are the implications for the future of research and innovation?  In this episode, I sit down with Steve Fuller, a renowned sociologist of science from the University of Warwick in the UK, for a thought-provoking conversation. Steve and I explore the deep connections between science and sociology, discussing how science can learn from sociology and vice versa. Steve challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to critically examine the complex interplay between science, society, and the pursuit of knowledge.  With a passion for exploring the philosophical underpinnings of science, he shares his insights on social epistemology, the philosophy of science, and the evolving role science should play in society, especially in an increasingly polarized world. —

    The Scientists Ep. 2: Pure Genius - The Feynman Method: How a Physicist Rewired the Way We Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 25:20


    Can the West Survive Its Ideological Crisis? w/ Douglas Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:36


    The Scientists Ep. 1: Flatland -- Einstein's Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 18:55


    Welcome to a fascinating journey into the limits of imagination, geometry, and scientific discovery. In this premiere episode of "The Scientists," a new series on the Into The Impossible Podcast Network, host Brian Keating—Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego—dives deep into the curious world of "Flatland," Edwin Abbott Abbott's mind-bending Victorian novel. But this isn't just dusty literature; it's a geometric allegory that shaped some of the greatest scientific minds, including Albert Einstein himself. Alongside surprising social commentary and a critique of rigid hierarchies, Keating unpacks the power of imagination in science, showing how boundary-pushing thinkers moved from heresy to genius. Sit back as you journey through dimensions with Brian Keating—plus a special segment from science communicator Carl Sagan—inviting you to rethink your own perspective on the universe and the unseen realities that might lie just beyond. Ready to challenge what you believe about reality? Stay curious and let's step into the impossible together. Please join my mailing list here

    The Scientists Ep. 0: Obsessive Geniuses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 17:49


    Welcome to the debut episode of "The Scientists," a captivating new series from the Into the Impossible Podcast Network, hosted by Brian Keating, Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. Each week, Brian takes us on a journey into the extraordinary minds behind history's greatest scientific breakthroughs—not just exploring what these giants of science discovered, but delving deep into who they were, what drove their relentless curiosity, and the very human obsessions that shaped their careers and our world. If you're curious about the messy, intensely human reality behind monumental discoveries—and how these stories can reshape your worldview—tune in as we venture into the lives, the questions, and the obsessions that made science possible. Please join my mailing list here

    He Used Quantum Entanglement to Explain Where the Aliens Are

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 61:23


    Consensus is the AI powered results engine I use every day in my research. Visit https://bit.ly/ConsensusApp and sign up for one year for *FREE* with code KEATING25 just for listeners of The INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE Podcast! What if the best person to solve the mystery of alien communication isn't a SETI researcher or a radio astronomer, but instead a theoretical physicist trained in the deepest notions of physical law, symmetries, and quantum field theory? Well, today, I'm joined by Latham Boyle, a renowned theoretical physicist exploring the fundamental symmetries of the universe and developing new ideas to understand how the universe began. But his research goes beyond that—he's also tackling one of the greatest mysteries of all time: the Fermi Paradox. After explaining everything we need to know about symmetries, Latham shares his bold theory of a mirror universe, where the cosmos is symmetric across the Big Bang, and how that could explain the strange silence from the stars. We explore how this radical idea might reshape our understanding of dark matter, the origin of the universe, and why advanced civilizations might be using quantum signals we're simply not equipped to detect. What if we're not alone, just looking in the wrong way? — Key Takeaways:  00:00 Intro  02:29 Explaining symmetries and CPT symmetry  05:07 Theoretical framework and observational evidence  09:49 Symmetry violations  12:56 Possible alternative explanation of the early universe  40:55 Quantum entanglement and the Fermi Paradox  51:14 Technology of biological material?  56:29 Outro — Additional resources:  ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating⁠ 

    Galileo: The Elon Musk of the Renaissance? | Dr. Brian Keating on Young Heretics with Spencer Klavan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:25


    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike Brown Lecture on Finding Planet Nine and his Journey to Redefine the Solar System

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 17:20


    "Asteroid Could Hit in 2032?!" & Did Webb Telescope Just Spot Aliens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 47:02


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Killing Pluto, Finding Planet Nine: Mike Brown's Journey to Redefine the Solar System

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 58:47


    Dick Bond: Entropy in a Coherent Universe: Quantum Information Flows in the Cosmic SuperWeb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 18:46


    The Hype and Skepticism of Finding Life on Exoplanet K2-18b

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:20


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Entropy and Coherence Could Change Everything We Know About the Universe! w/ Dick Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 53:59


    Andrew Huberman's Guide to Eye Health | Andrew Huberman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 16:44


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Earth Growing an AI Brain? Planetary Computation Explained with Ben Bratton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 51:37


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    Cosmology, Cosmic Inflation & Nobel Prizes | Dr. Brian Keating on Know Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 60:02


    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Debunking Eric Lerner's Big Bang Denial Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:54


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    Can Future Telescopes Solve Dark Matter Mysteries? | Bob Kirshner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 24:10


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Leading Neuroscientist Exposes the Fatal Flaws in AI Consciousness Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 53:22


    Proving the Big Bang Happened on Fraser Cain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 71:55


    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are scientists welfare queens in lab coats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 13:12


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    Could Aliens Be Using Light to Communicate? A New Era of SETI with Shelley Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 62:28


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    Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Weighs in on Life Beyond Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 126:00


    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 the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Weighs in on Life Beyond Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 116:56


    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 the mayhem at the end when Eric Weinstein joins the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inflation, B Modes and Losing the Nobel Prize | Brian Keating on the Cool Worlds Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 121:14


    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 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

    New Evidence! The Mysterious Hunt for Planet 9 with Konstantin Batygin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 104:24


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    Dr. Brian Keating On UFOs | Drinkin' Bros Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 59:21


    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 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

    End of Inflation Theory? Neil Turok's Bold New Mirror Universe Hypothesis Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 96:48


    Is Disclosure Near? Nick Pope Breaks The Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 63:39


    How Strange Anomalies Lead to World-Changing Discoveries with Harry Cliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 50:05


    JWST: The Telescope That Changed How We See the Universe with Richard Panek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 53:36


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 58:57


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 1:07


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    Can you be a "real" scientist and believe in God? Brian Keating & Michael Dennin Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 45:38


    Can 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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