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Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
Exploring Faith, Science, and the Universe With Vatican Observatory Director Brother Guy Consolmagno

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 15:30


While broadcasting from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Father Dave welcomes Vatican Observatory Director Brother Guy Consolmagno to discuss two of his latest books, “When Science Goes Wrong: The Desire and Search for Truth” and “A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science.”

Jesuitical
Pope Francis health update, and a Jesuit guide to thinking about science and faith

Jesuitical

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 52:41


Joining Ashley and Zac to cover the cosmos on this week's episode of “Jesuitical” is Guy Consolmagno, S.J., the director of the Vatican Observatory and author of the new book, A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science. A research astronomer, physicist and Jesuit brother, he has served at the Vatican Observatory since 1993, and in 2015 Pope Francis appointed him director. He is the author of God's Mechanics and co-author of Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? and Turn Left at Orion. Zac, Ashley and Brother Guy discuss:  - The relationship between science, theology and faith—how science points to God and God enables science - Brother Guy's passion for teaching science and inspiring “oh my God” moments in his students - Brother Guy's vocation story and the history of Jesuits making scientific advancements  In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley unpack Pope Francis' recent hospitalization for a respiratory infection, later confirmed as double pneumonia. As of Thursday, Feb. 20, he is stable, without fever and in good spirits.  Links for further reading:  A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars: Exploring Wonder, Beauty, and Science Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, ‘alert and responsive,' according to Italian PM Cardinals push back on rumors Pope Francis will resign while in hospital Three ways Pope Francis should fix the procedures for papal illness, death and elections You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SSPI
Better Satellite World: The Best of the Better, Part 2

SSPI

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 50:55


In part 1 of this special Better Satellite World podcast series, you heard from SSPI Director of Innovation and host of the Better Satellite World podcast Lou Zacharilla. He discussed the past two years of the Better Satellite World podcast and his favorite episodes, including his number 1 pick: The Road Less Travelled: Joining Faith and Science in a Journey Through the Stars. In part 2 of The Best of the Better, you'll get to listen to Lou's favorite episode, which originally aired as the inaugural episode of The Road Less Travelled series, sponsored by ATLAS Space Operations. In The Road Less Travelled: Joining Faith and Science in a Journey Through the Stars, Lou speaks with Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and co-author of multiple books, including Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? and Turn Left at Orion. Brother Guy holds degrees from MIT, Harvard University and the University of Arizona and has been a member of the Catholic Church's Jesuit Order since 1989. He has authored hundreds of scientific publications in addition to his books. Brother Guy even has his own asteroid – 4597 Consolmagno – and is a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society.

Beyond The Complexity
Interview with Brother Guy Johnson

Beyond The Complexity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 31:02


In this episode we interview Brother Johnson. He has great insights on giving yourself grace while living The Gospel Of Jesus Christ.

Moose Hunt Podcast
Episode 26- LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE. Celebrating the life of our brother Guy Randlett.

Moose Hunt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 116:58


In episode 26 of the Moose Hunt Podcast host Chris Richards sits down for in depth conversations with many members of the team. In this special 2 hour episode our entire focus is on celebrating the life of our dear friend and mentor Guy Randlett. Guy passed away July 5, 2023 just six weeks before the annual OMM Outfitters guide training, where this episode was ultimately recorded.This conversation focuses on our dear friend, discussing him in a way he would want- and that is through openly discussing God and our faith. One thing is for certain: the love Guy had for moose hunting was nothing compared to the love he had for Jesus. We want to dedicate this episode to Diane and the rest of Guy's family.  We send them all the love and prayers imaginable.We hope that all our listeners out there enjoy hearing stories about this incredible man, what made him so special and also hope you learn a little bit more about our faith along the way.Enjoy. 

SSPI
The Road Less Travelled, Episode 1: Joining Science and Faith in a Journey Through the Stars

SSPI

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 52:20


In this new Better Satellite World podcast series, SSPI's Lou Zacharilla speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk "the road less travelled," the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call "The Truth." This series will feature people you may have heard about but may not have yet had a chance to actually hear speak. In the first episode of The Road Less Travelled, Lou speaks with Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and co-author of multiple books, including Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? and Turn Left at Orion. Brother Guy holds degrees from MIT, Harvard University and the University of Arizona and has been a member of the Catholic Church's Jesuit Order since 1989. He has authored hundreds of scientific publications in addition to his books. Brother Guy even has his own asteroid - 4597 Consolmagno - and is a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society.

Glad You Asked
Do Catholics believe in aliens?

Glad You Asked

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 21:53


The idea of life–especially intelligent life–on other planets has long captured the contemporary imagination. Despite the fact that there is no solid scientific evidence suggesting the existence of alien life forms, speculation about extraterrestrial activity inspires movies, television, novels, and popular music. But is there a particular Catholic view on aliens? Does the church have an official teaching about extraterrestrial beings? And, if alien life is out there, what does this mean for Catholic theology about life on Earth, original sin, and salvation?  In this episode of Glad You Asked, hosts Emily Sanna and Rebecca Bratten-Weiss speak with Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, about the scientific and theological issues surrounding the question of intelligent life on other planets and the likelihood of ever making contact with alien beings. Brother Guy has written extensively on science and religion for both peer-reviewed publications and for popular audiences, including his 2014 book, Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? ...and Other Questions from the Astronomers' In-box at the Vatican Observatory (Image). You can find out more about the church's views on extraterrestrials and read more of Brother Guy's writing on the topic in these links: “Get lost in space”  By Brother Guy Consolmagno https://uscatholic.org/articles/201402/get-lost-in-space/  “Can you find God in a black hole?” By Brother Guy Consolmagno https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/04/10/can-you-find-god-black-hole  “The godless delusion” By Brother Guy Consolmagno https://uscatholic.org/articles/200810/the-godless-delusion/  “Meet the pope's astronomer, who says he'd baptize an alien if given the chance” By David Gibson https://religionnews.com/2014/12/03/meet-popes-astronomer-says-hed-baptize-alien-given-chance/  “Putting faith in the universe”  A U.S. Catholic interview with Brother Guy Consolmagno https://uscatholic.org/articles/200807/putting-faith-in-the-universe-the-editors-interview-brother-guy-consolmagno-s-j/  “Guy Consolmangno, the Vatican's Chief Astronomer, on Balancing Church With the Cosmos” By Summer Ash https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/guy-consolmangno-vaticans-chief-astronomer-balancing-church-cosmos-180959242/  Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries. https://www.claretiansusa.org/   

Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Podcast
Ep 059 Brother Guy - Director, Vatican Observatory

Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 48:01


Kolide Goss with Ella & Steph
#EP53 Gossing with Building Boss and Steph's Brother - Guy Allen

Kolide Goss with Ella & Steph

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 59:45


Yep, we're finally sitting down with Steph's baby brother, Guy TREE Allen. We chat about everything from growing up with Steph as a sister (and the dramas of living together), navigating dyslexia, his early career moves, and ultimately building his own building company, Allen Built. KOLIDE ADVICE:Steph:BUY // Aje Athletica - New Collection PiecesREAD // How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleElla: WATCH // Tell Me Lies - Disney PlusBUY // Dr Dennis - Alpha Beta Glow Pad Self Tanner for Face Intense Glow Guy:RENOVATE // Allen Built - for all your residential construction needs. For all our local advice and recommendations, check out @kolideinsta and our website kolide.com.au and to keep up to date with our work, you can find us @theardentco. If you like what you hear, we'd LOVE for you to subscribe, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesuitical
Skeptics, zealots and authority: Science and religion have more in common than you might think.

Jesuitical

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 50:46


Welcome to the age of “doing your own research.” Given the increased attention we've all been paying to science this past year, we thought it important to bring on Brother Guy the Catholic Science Guy, a.k.a. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. Nicknamed “the pope's astronomer,” Brother Guy is the director of the Vatican Observatory, president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and he's here to give science a much needed “shot in the arm.” During Signs of the Times, Ashley and Zac unpack the pope's call for universal basic income and a shorter work day (among other things) and discuss whether or not we still need godparents.  Links from the show: Pope Francis' 9 commandments for a just economy In the Land of the Godfather Comes a Ban on Them Vatican Observatory Support the show by subscribing to America! What's on tap? Montepulciano d'Abruzzo  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space Café Podcast
Brother Guy Consolmagno, The Pope's Astronomer

Space Café Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 62:25


SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #29: Brother Guy Consolmagno, The Pope's AstronomerEpisode 29 features a special guest: Brother Guy ConsolmagnoBrother Guy Consolmagno begins his conversation in this podcast by referring to a long and strange tale. And that's what it has become. One of the most fascinating paths we've followed on this podcast so far. This is the story of the transformation of a budding astronomer with very secular interests into the Pope's chief astronomer. If you want to know what the Catholic Church thinks about New-Space and why Brother Guy doesn't think God lives in heaven, we highly recommend this podcast.Click here to learn more about the Vatical Observatory.The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer, Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features guests that matter.Each episode includes a review of important topics, as well as guest appearances and deep commentary from expert panelists from across the space sector.SPOTIFY:  Space Cafe Podcast Guest Tunes Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters.Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Space Café Podcast
EPISODE 029: Brother Guy Consolmagno, The Pope's Astronomer

Space Café Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 62:25


Brother Guy Consolmagno begins his conversation in this podcast by referring to a long and strange tale. And that's what it has become. One of the most fascinating paths we've followed on this podcast so far. This is the story of the transformation of a budding astronomer with very secular interests into the Pope's chief astronomer. If you want to know what the Catholic Church thinks about New-Space and why Brother Guy doesn't think God lives in heaven, we highly recommend this podcast. Host: Markus Mooslechner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-mooslechner-87878085/Guest: Brother Guy Consolmagno Brother ConsolmagnoPublisher: Torsten Kriening: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torsten-kriening-68456/ Who we are? SpaceWatch.Global is a digital magazine and portal for those interested in space, and the far-reaching impact that space developments have. While showcasing the technology that enables the industry to edge closer to the next frontier, SpaceWatch.Global also provides analysis, forecasts, and insight into the geopolitical implications of space developments. From space policy, exploration, and missions, to space weapons and technology, we provide a complete perspective on the emerging space sector as it expands into a global marketplace. The team behind SpaceWatch.Global is a dynamic mix of space geeks, tech junkies, space policy experts, regional specialists, and passionate writers. We fully believe that space should be used for humanity, that it enables knowledge, and enriches societies.SpaceWatch.Global is published by ThorGroup GmbH, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. In the true Swiss spirit, neutrality, ethics and integrity are at our core. SpaceWatch.Global abides by the Society of Professional Journalists' code of ethics; we seek the truth and report on it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE BROTHER GUYS PODCAST
Ep 101. Cabernet Sauvignon (+ Interview W/ Curtis Collins)

THE BROTHER GUYS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 160:13


The Brother Guy's return to discuss their holidays, what to look forward to in 2021, P. Miller Shawties, The Capitol Riot, the Buss It challenge & much more! We also get the chance to catch up with FCFL player Curtis Collins & talk to him about his journey in football, his upbringing & other topics in this 42 minute conversation. Episode 101 (start - 1:51:06) Curtis Collins Interview (1:51:07 - end) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbgp/support

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!
Chris Sebastian On Competing Against His Brother Guy On 'The Voice'

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 4:17


Winner of The Voice Australia Chris Sebastian - and the brother of Guy Sebastian - joined Jonesy & Amanda to chat about his experience on the reality program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Heavens!  The Human Side of Astronomy
Conversation with the Vatican Astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno

Good Heavens! The Human Side of Astronomy

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 72:05


On this episode of Good Heavens! Dan has a fascinating sit-down chat with the chief Vatican Astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno. Brother Guy is a Jesuit Priest, astrophysicist, meteorite specialist, author and popular communicator of science. We talk about everything from poetry to the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, Galileo's trials, science and faith, why the Vatican has a community of priest/astronomers and why the heavens should matter to all of us, believer and nonbeliever alike.    For more information and a wonderful resource for seeing how faith and science cohere, be sure to check out Brother Guy's writings as well as a host of other thoughtful articles and insights about faith, science, and the cosmos at the Sacred Space Astronomy blog https://www.vofoundation.org/blog/author/br-guy/  Brother Guy is also a contributor to the book "The Story of the Cosmos", mentioned on the Good Heavens podcast.  https://thestoryofthecosmos.com  

Active Listening
Church & Science: Stars, Love, and E.T.s - with Brother Guy Consolmagno

Active Listening

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 51:02


In today's episode, Ariana is joined by Brother Guy Consolmagno. He is a Jesuit and the Director of the Vatican Observatory. He is an astronomer and is actively practicing how to find God in all things. Brother Guy helps to bring new perspectives on loving God and science. So enjoy this conversation on Church & Science. For those who would like to read the poem mentioned in the episode, you can find it here. To email us with any questions or comments you may have, contact us at activelistening.life@gmail.com OR You can also find us on Instagram.

This Is Yu Podcast
Ep 4 - This Is Yu - Failure Failure Failure

This Is Yu Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 50:25 Transcription Available


Far better is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure… than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.Lebron James Locker Teddy Roosevelt Quote Bob Iger Disney CEOHousekeeping! Apologize for Stealing The Magic – moment from Ep 3 MasterChef Jr.Relationship fails.M0851Fail ForwardSeal Team – keep moving forward.Brother Guy and Instagram. Facetime call.Instagram affecting business – paid ads vs organic subsShout out www.TheUrbanReptile.comInstagram @the_urban_reptileMom Dad Sister – dying, not proving anything to anyone anymore. Did that tour. Carole her parents – no energy surrounds that for me. Health failuresTalking about Star Wars energy The Force and creating my world. Hard part is knowing what you want. Specifics acting class – difference between good and great in the details. Worth The SpendRodecaster Pro www.Rode.comPodmicFab Filter PluginsPro MB ( multiband compressor ) per voice channel and Pro L2 ( Limiter ) on Master www.FabFilter.comMaster Class www.MasterClass.com – Dominique Ansel – CaroleOur home base www.ThisIsYu.comIf your in the neighborhood come by and say hi on Instagram @ThisIsYuOffical Thanks to our special guest Craig Stewart Next Episode Couples Working Together!Thanks for listening guys! Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and we love reading your COMMENTS! Tell your friends, family, co-workers all about us!We appreciate you guys!!!

Everything Under The Sun
Why Do We Only See One Side of The Moon? Why do Planets Have Cores? Why do Parrotfish sleep in Bubbles made of Snot?

Everything Under The Sun

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 12:48


Spheres! Round things! The Moon! Bubbles! Planets! This week's perfectly circular, spherical, round show is all about things of similar shapes. As usual we're answering brilliant questions from children. This week we have Dotty, Ahmed and Evelyn, they would like to know:Why do we only see one side of the moon?Why do planets have cores?Why do parrotfish sleep in bubbles made of snot? To find about the moon I turned to Doug at the Science Museum in London. Find out why we only see one side of the moon, how MUCH of the moon we can see – it isn't half! Plus, find out how big the moon and earth would be if they were scaled down to the size of balls. Discover things about Buzz Aldrin's name and find out where Neil Armstrong's boots that took One Small Step or One Giant Leap onto the moon are now. Our second expert is Brother Guy Consolmagno who is the director of the Vatican Observatory, I met him outside of Rome at the Pope's summer home and he showed me the Pope's collection of meteorites and pieces of the planet Mars! So he's the perfect person to answer Ahmed's question. Last up we have bubbles! Find out why parrotfish make snotty bubbles to sleep in, how they make them and what they're useful for. Plus discover what lovely sand beaches in the Maldives are made of – parrotfish poop!I hope you enjoy the show!I'll be back next week answering more questions from children around the world in another episode of EUTS. Do send in your questions, there's info about how to do that on the show's website, everythingunderthesun.co.uk. If you like the show people do rate, review and subscribe and tell all your friends to do the same, it really does help! Thank you and GOODBYE! For more info about…Brother Guy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_ConsolmagnoThe Secret Museum: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Museum-Molly-Oldfield/dp/0007455283The Science Museum: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.ukParrotfish poop: https://www.scientificamerican.com/video/parrot-fish-poop-makes-beautiful-beaches/The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum: https://washington.org/dc-guide-to/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjPWrmsG44QIVTrftCh21sga4EAAYASAAEgKd8fD_BwEMy twitter: @mollyoldfieldMy instagram: @mollyoldfieldwritesWebsite: mollyoldfield.comShow website: www.everythingunderthesun.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Space4U
Brother Guy - The Vatican Astronomer

Space4U

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 41:57


In this episode: We meet Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ was born in 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in 1974 and Master of Science in 1975 in Earth and Planetary Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Planetary Science from the University of Arizona in 1978.  In 1983 he joined the US Peace Corps, where he served for two years in Kenya teaching physics and astronomy. Upon his return to the U.S. in 1985 he became an assistant professor of physics at Lafayette College, in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he taught until his entry into the Jesuit order in 1989. He took vows as a Jesuit brother in 1991, and studied philosophy and theology at Loyola University Chicago, and physics at the University of Chicago before his assignment to the Vatican Observatory in 1993. Brother Guy explains to us the connection between science and religion and the work he does for the Vatican Observatory. Br. Guy shares insights into the relationship between Galileo and the Church as well as why the Vatican Observatory has a facility in Tucson, Arizona. Learn more about him and the Vatican Observatory Foundation at https://www.vofoundation.org/. Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged

SparkDialog
Ep 41: The Pope’s Astronomer – with guest Brother Guy Consolmagno

SparkDialog

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 37:05


Today on the podcast we are joined by Brother Guy Consolmagno.  Often referred to as the Pope’s Astronomer, Brother Guy is the director of the Vatican Observatory and head of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.  He has a foot in two worlds.  In one, he is a scientist.  He specializes in meteorites and is a graduate […] The post Ep 41: The Pope’s Astronomer – with guest Brother Guy Consolmagno appeared first on SparkDialog.

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STEM-Talk
Episode 2: Br. Guy Consolmagno: The Vatican Astronomer

STEM-Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2016 58:24


Guy Consolmagno is not your typical scientist. The director of Vatican Observatory is also a Jesuit Brother, astronomer extraordinaire, MIT graduate, former Peace Corp volunteer and self-described science fiction geek. The second-generation Italian-American, born in Detroit, now divides his time between the Vatican Observatory in Italy and the Mount Graham International Observatory in Tucson, Arizona. In 2014, Brother Guy received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society for his unique position as a scientist and man of faith, and he believes firmly that the scientific and spiritual inquiry are more complementary than conflictual. Consolmagno is the author of several books about astronomy, and science and faith, including most recently, “Would You Baptize an Extra-terrestrial?” He also authored “God’s Mechanics: How Scientists and Engineers Make Sense of Religion,” and gave a lecture at IHMC on that topic. That lecture can be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MJGsdY2bcsk In another IHMC lecture, Brother Guy discusses “Discarded Worlds: Astronomical Ideas that Were Almost Correct”: https://youtu.be/Gr0R5oiIoak Brother Guy writes for a blog called the Catholic Astronomer, which can be found at www.vofoundation.org/blog STEM-Talk co-host Tom Jones, a former NASA astronaut who shares Brother Guy’s love of astronomy—as well as the same MIT thesis advisor, John Lewis—interviews Brother Guy about his life-long journey to understand the universe and the role of faith in that pursuit. Introducing this podcast episode is host Dawn Kernagis and IHMC CEO Ken Ford. 1:15: The Vatican Observatory is in a town outside of Rome called Castel Gandolfo, which is also the Pope’s summer residence. Ford and his wife Nancy first met Brother Guy there a few years ago. 3:52: A day in the life of Brother Guy in Rome: after his 6 a.m. wake-up call, he works until the Italian coffee break at 10 a.m., then goes back to work until the big meal of the day at 1:30 p.m., which is followed by an afternoon siesta. In late afternoon, he spends an hour of prayer walking in the gardens, followed by Mass. Then he works again until 9 or 10 p.m., responding to emails from America. 4:44: “It’s a full day, but it’s almost like getting two days of work in,” Brother Guys says of his daily routine. “It’s exhilarating because it reminds me of all the different worlds I get to live in.” 5:07: A “Sputnik kid,” Brother Guy was in kindergarten when the Soviets launched the first satellite into the earth’s orbit. He was a high school senior when NASA astronauts landed on the moon. “How could you not be crazy about astronomy and science?” 6:18: Brother Guy followed his best friend to MIT for college. “I discovered MIT had weekend movies, and pinball machines, and the world’s largest collection of science fiction, and I knew I had to go there.” 6:55: At MIT, he studied geology, quickly discovering meteorites. “From then on meteorites were where my heart was. I never looked back.” 7:36: Astronomy reminded Brother Guy about “bigger things than what’s for lunch”; and also our human intellectual capacity to puzzle about these things. 7:52: Since the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church has backed the study of astronomy at universities, Brother Guys says. “In those days, understanding how universe works was a way of understanding how the creator works.” 9:01: In 1891, Pope Leo XIII established the Vatican Observatory to show that the church supported science. This came during a politically-charged atmosphere of anti-clericalism in France and Italy, based in part on the church’s opposition to the fashionable science of eugenics. 9:45: “You can’t do science without faith,” Brother Guy says. This means that you must have a positive world view to sustain scientific inquiry—in other words, “not think people are inherently evil.” 10:34: Not every religion can support science.

Cosmic Origins
Transcript Cosmology: Making Sense of the Universe

Cosmic Origins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2011


A transcribed version of Brother Guy's lecture, saved as a PDF document.