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Everyone is curious about life in the Universe, UFOs and whether ET is out there. Over the course of his thirty-year career as an astrophysicist, Adam Frank has consistently been asked about the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. Are aliens real? Where are they? Why haven't we found them? What happens if we do?We've long been led to believe that astronomers spend every night searching the sky for extraterrestrials, but the truth is we have barely started looking. Not until now have we even known where to look or how. In The Little Book of Aliens, Frank, a leading researcher in the field, takes us on a journey to all that we know about the possibility of life outside planet Earth and shows us the cutting-edge science that has brought us to this unique moment in human history: the one where we go find out for ourselves.In this small book with big stakes, Frank gives us a rundown of everything we need to know, from the scientific origins of the search for intelligent life, the Fermi Paradox, the Kardashev Scale, the James Webb Telescope, as well as UFOs and their conspiracy theories. Drawing from his own work and that of other scientists studying the possibility of alien life, he brings together the latest scientific thinking, data, ideas, and discoveries to equip us with the critical facts as we stand at what may be the last moment in human history where we still believe we are all alone. This book is about everything we do—and do not—know about life, intelligent or otherwise beyond Earth. In language that is engaging, entertaining and fun, The Little Book of Aliens provides a comprehensive first look at how close we are to finding out if others actually exist—and if they do, what they might be like.Humankind is on the precipice of finding its neighbors. What comes next? No person is better suited to answer that question—and lead the search—than Adam Frank.BioAdam is the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester.For many years Adam was a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars like the sun. His current work focuses on life in the Universe, the search for “technosignatures” of other exo-civilizations, along with climate change and the “Astrobiology of the Anthropocene.” He has also carrying out work on the physics of life through studies via an information theory perspective.Adam has appeared on the Joe Rogan show, Pharrel Williams iamOTHER podcast, Coast to Coast Radio and others. He has also appeared on a variety of national and international science documentaries such as Alien Worlds, Mars and The Universe.Adam has received a number of awards for his scientific and outreach work. His book Light of the Stars won the 2019 National Honors Society Best Book in Science. In 2020 he was given the American Physical Society's Joseph A. Burton Forum Award. In 2021 he was granted the Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication by the American Astronomical Society.https://www.amzn.com/dp/0063279738https://www.adamfrankscience.com/Betsey LewisABDUCTED presents authentic stories of American Indians who live on or off reservations and who were abducted by the benevolent Star People and by the malevolent aliens. Betsey Lewis's new book details stories of alien abductions by a variety of extraterrestrials—Grays, the Elders who appear cloned, insect-like, and Lizard or Reptilian-looking. Some are benevolent and others have a dark agenda to control humanity. They exist hidden in bases beneath Earth's deepest oceans, and in deep underground bases. Discover how the U.S. military colludes with the eight-foot Reptilians for their advanced technology. Learn about Earth's Portals/Wormholes/Stargates where aliens enter dimensional realms to travel the universal highways. Portals are known to exist worldwide and on other planets. The infamous Skinwalker Ranch in Southeast Utah is theorized to have a portal that allows UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) to suddenly appear and disappear in seconds or dive through solid rock and appear in another area of Skinwalker Ranch's Mesa.In one disturbing story, Leland, an American Indian, watched spaceships land on his reservation ranch one night as late-model black cars were lowered to the ground. Human-looking clones got into the cars and when the car returned the next night, only the driver returned. None of them spoke to him, but Leland sensed they were being taken to bus terminals, airports, and cities throughout the United States—any place where they could live undetected. He said his ranch is a “drop-off center.” No one would know they were different-looking humans in the big cities--they would blend in.Lewis theorizes that thousands of cloned humans have been dumped in major cities throughout the world for the past twenty years or more, and were programmed to create chaos, hate, and violent protests that we are currently witnessing throughout the United States and Europe. It's all part of the plan to control Earth and humans. These amazing and sometimes bizarre stories represent just a fraction of the thousands of accounts given to MUFON, ufologists, and researchers through the years.BioAuthor, Stargate Radio Host, and Earth Mysteries Investigator Betsey Lewis is a gifted international psychic, considered one of the best in her field. Her first paranormal UFO encounter took place with her parents at the age of eight months old, and at age three, she began communicating with spirit guides. At age seven, she began receiving frightening dreams of disastrous Earth changes now taking place worldwide after a UFO encounter while walking home from elementary school in Idaho. For the past forty years, Betsey has investigated alien stories, UFO sightings, ancient petroglyphs in the Northwest, and conducted field investigations into the bizarre cattle mutilations throughout the Northwest.She worked closely with renowned cattle mutilation investigator Tom Adams during the 1970s and early 1980s to uncover the mystery of cattle mutilations and she studied under two Native American spiritual leaders Corbin Harney and Eagle Man during the 1990s. Betsey was inspired to write by her step-uncle William Peter Blatty, author of the New York best-selling novel, The Exorcist. In 2013, Betsey was a keynote speaker at the Alamo UFO Conference near Las Vegas and a keynote speaker at the 2018 Stargate to the Cosmos Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been a featured guest on Fox's KTRV News, Coast-to-Coast AM, Ground Zero, KTalk's The Fringe, Fade to Black, KCOR's Hyperspace, and other popular radio shows. She correctly predicted Donald Trump's presidential win in 2016 on Newsmax a few months before Trump was elected. She has authored 21 non-fiction paranormal books and three children's books available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Adventures Unlimited Press.https://www.amzn.com/dp/B0CYTKPJT2/https://betseylewis.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast

Since the Enlightenment, humanity has turned to science to answer profound questions about who we are, where we come from, and where we're headed. However, we've become stuck in the belief that we can fully understand the universe by viewing it from a detached, external perspective. In focusing solely on external physical realities, imagined from this objective standpoint, we overlook the vital role of our own lived experience. This is the "Blind Spot" that astrophysicist Adam Frank, theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser, and philosopher Evan Thompson discuss in their book “The Blind Spot: Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience”. They identify this “Blind Spot” as the root of many modern scientific challenges —whether it's in understanding time and the origin of the universe, quantum physics, the nature of life, artificial intelligence, consciousness, or Earth's function as a planetary system. In this episode of Bridging the Gaps, I speak with astrophysicist Adam Frank. Adam Frank is a renowned astrophysicist and professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester. He is a leading expert on the final stages of stellar evolution, particularly for stars like the sun. At the University of Rochester, his computational research group has developed cutting-edge supercomputer tools to study the formation and death of stars. A passionate advocate for science, Frank describes himself as an “evangelist of science,” dedicated not only to uncovering the mysteries of the cosmos but also to sharing the beauty and power of science with the public. He is equally committed to exploring science's broader role within culture, emphasising its relevance and context in our understanding of the world. His contributions to the field have earned him prestigious recognition, including the Carl Sagan Medal. In this discussion we delve into why it is crucial to recognize this “Blind Spot” and the profound implications it has for how we approach science and knowledge. By focusing solely on external, objective facts, we miss a deeper understanding of reality—one that includes our subjective experience as an integral part of the equation. This Blind Spot has led to significant challenges in fields like quantum physics, cosmology, and the study of consciousness, where the limitations of purely objective observation become evident. We also explore an alternative vision for science: that scientific knowledge should not be viewed as a fixed, immutable set of facts, but rather as a dynamic, evolving narrative. This narrative emerges from the constant interplay between the external world and our lived experience of it. In this view, science becomes a process of continuous self-correction, where both the observer and the observed are part of an evolving relationship. Frank stresses that recognizing this interplay allows us to break free from the illusion of absolute knowledge and opens up a more holistic, adaptive, and integrated way of understanding the universe. This shift in perspective has the potential to reshape how we approach not only scientific inquiry but also our relationship with reality itself. This has been an incredibly enlightening and deeply informative discussion, offering valuable insights and fresh perspective. Complement this discussion with ““The Joy of Science” with Professor Jim Al-Khalili” available at: https://www.bridgingthegaps.ie/2022/05/the-joy-of-science-with-professor-jim-al-khalili/ And then listen to ““Sharing Our Science: How to Write and Speak STEM” with Professor Brandon Brown” available at: https://www.bridgingthegaps.ie/2024/02/sharing-our-science-how-to-write-and-speak-stem-with-professor-brandon-brown/

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.

It wasn't that long ago that topics like the nature of consciousness, or the foundations of quantum mechanics, or prospects for extraterrestrial life were considered fringey and disreputable by much of the scientific community. In all these cases, the tide of opinion is gradually changing. Life on other worlds, in particular, has seen a remarkable growth in interest -- how life could start on other worlds, how we can detect it in the solar system and on exoplanets, and even thoughts about advanced alien civilizations. I talk with astrophysicist Adam Frank about some of those thoughts. We also give the inside scoop on what professional scientists think about UFOs.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2023/12/11/259-adam-frank-on-what-aliens-might-be-like/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Adam Frank received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Washington. He is currently the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Distinguished Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester. Among his awards are the National Honors Society Best Book in Science award, and the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society. His new book is The Little Book of Aliens.Web SiteU Rochester web pageWikipediaAmazon author pageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone is curious about life in the Universe, UFOs and whether ET is out there. Over the course of his thirty-year career as an astrophysicist, Adam Frank has consistently been asked about the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. We've long been led to believe that astronomers spend every night searching the sky for extraterrestrials, but the truth is we have barely started looking. Not until now have we even known where to look or how. In The Little Book of Aliens, Frank, a leading researcher in the field, takes us on a journey to all that we know about the possibility of life outside planet Earth and shows us the cutting-edge science that has brought us to this unique moment in human history: the one where we go find out for ourselves. Shermer and Frank discuss: origin of Life • Drake Equation • Fermi's Paradox • UFOs and UAPs • Projects Sign, Blue Book, Cyclops, Grudge • AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program) • Alien Autopsy film • SETI & METI • technosignatures & biosignatures • aliens: biological or AI? • convergent vs. contingent evolution • interstellar travel • Dyson spheres, rings, and swarms • Kardashev scale of civilizations • aliens as gods and the search as religion • why aliens matter. Adam Frank is the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester. A Carl Sagan Medal winner from the American Astronomical Society, he is also the author of Light of the Stars and was the science advisor for Marvel's Doctor Strange. Frank is the principal investigator on NASA's first grant to study technosignatures — signs of advanced civilizations on other worlds — and his current work focuses on the evolution of life and planets, the “Astrobiology of the Anthropocene,” and the long-term trajectory of civilizations.

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.

 “The dogmas of the faith are points that we can start at to begin the lifelong adventure of trying to understand them.” Edmund welcomes the Director of the Vatican Observatory, Br. Guy Consolmagno. Together they dive into the mystery of the universe, science, and how all of God's creation leads back to him. Listen to hear practical advice of walking with science-minded skeptics of the faith, and how ‘bridges of faith' can help bring others close to Jesus. (00:04) Edmundo welcomes us to this episode and introduces us to the episode's guest Brother Guy Consolmagno who is the Director of the Vatican Observatory. He earned his Ph.D. from Georgetown University and holds the Carl Sagan Medal for Outstanding Communication by an Active Planetary Scientist to the General Public. Br. Guy explains why the Vatican has an observatory and the role it plays in modern astronomy. (03:40) “How can science supplement our faith and not be against it?” Edmund asks Br. Guy to explain the relationship between faith and reason, and how science and theology intertwine. He goes on to tell us that reason comes from God. And also, that we can't overlook the desire we have for good explanations and the pleasure we receive in them. Science is powerful because we enjoy it and because it leads us to a greater understanding of God. (10:20) “Is Christianity just to fill in the gaps that science can't explain?” Br. Guy addresses this question that Edmund poses to him. And goes on to explain that many scientists he encounters believe in God, and have some sort of faith system. Br. Guy shares that wearing the collar of a religious has opened the door for many fruitful conversations between him and his colleagues about faith since it clearly shows that Br. Guy is religious.  (15:21) The danger of looking to science for certainty: Br. Guy describes what he sees in our culture concerning how people search for absolute answers about the world around them, and ultimately religion does offer the answers we are all looking for. The conversation goes on to “The universe has to be logical or it wouldn't work. But it doesn't have to be beautiful. And yet it is.” The discussion revisits the idea of certainty and Br. Guy shares a quote from Anne Lamot:, "the opposite of faith isn't doubt. The opposite of faith is certainty." He says, “If you had certainty, then you wouldn't need faith.”(20:35) Edmund asks Br. Guy about his popular books, the stories behind their names, and why he wrote them. Br. Guy shares the interpretations of his books and the purpose of his writings. They discuss the importance of bridges of faith, of finding ways to connect with those who are skeptical of the faith, and using science and what we know of the universe to proclaim God's goodness. An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Dr. Carolyn Porco is a planetary scientist who is renowned for her imaging work on NASA's Voyager mission to Uranus and Neptune in the 1980s, and for her leadership of the Imaging Science team on the 27-year-long Cassini mission to Saturn. In fact, Neil deGrasse Tyson calls her "Madame Saturn". She is the recipient of many prestigious awards, such as the American Astronomical Society's Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in the Communication of Science to the Public and the Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater, The California Institute of Technology.  In 2012, she was named one of TIME magazine's 25 most influential people in space. She is also a life-long and die-hard fan of The Beatles.    Follow Carolyn on Twitter: @CarolynPorco   Carolyn's Captain's Log from John's 60th birthday: http://ciclops.org/index/2078/Captain's_Logs and movie for Paul: http://ciclops.org/view.php?id=24   For more Captain's Logs and epic images of Saturn, you can check out her CICLOPS website here: ciclops.org   For a full transcript with photos attached, check out our website BeatlesEarth.com

In this episode I interview the head of the Vatican Observatory, Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, PhD to discuss the intersection of science and religion. I ask him if he sees a conflict between faith and skepticism. You might be surprised at the answer. Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, is a Jesuit brother, Director of the Vatican Observatory and the President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation whose research studies meteorites and asteroids. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan, received SB and SM degrees from MIT, and earned his PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1978. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of six popular astronomy books. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences Watch The Rational View on YouTube! Join the Facebook discussion group and chat with the experts. Twitter @AlScottRational Instagram @The_Rational_View #TheRationalView #podcast #science #religion #faith #skepticism #astronomy #fundamentalism #creationism #literalism #bible

Amanda Christensen, ideaXme guest interviewer and strategist at Cubaka, speaks with David Grinspoon, PhD. astrobiologist, senior scientist at the Planetary Institute and award winning author. They talk of NASA's Davinci+ mission to Venus. Specifically, they discuss: What we can learn from Venus to increase our understanding of climate change on Earth. Further, Grinspoon talks more broadly of how we all need to "human up", his call to action for humans to tackle the geological damage that we have created thus far to ensure our future survival. ideaXme interview chapters: 00:53 I am interested in worlds, not just this one, at least in the sense of planets. 01:08 I am trained as a planetary scientist. 01:56 I was trained by the people that built these first spacecrafts. 04:13 NASA just selected 2 Venus missions. 07:35 This is the first time that we'll send 21st Century instruments to Venus. 10:46 This is going to launch in 2029. 11:51 For me one of the fascinations in general is with what we call comparative planetology. Venus It is a treasure of information of how climate works on planets. 21:55 We have to look at all other aspects of how we interact with the planet. 22.51 We need to human-up! 29:40 I had the good fortune of knowing Carl Sagan. 30:07 I don't know if I would be a space scientist if I had not encountered him at an early age. 31:38  I am very grateful for his presence on Earth and his influence. Biography: David Grinspoon PhD., is an astrobiologist, award-winning science communicator, and prize-winning author. Moreover, he is also a successful musician. Grinspoon's is part of NASA's recently announced *Davinci+ mission to explore Venus. "I've been pushing for this for literally my entire career. The last U.S. Venus mission launched in 1989, the year I finished grad school. There's so much to learn about climate, history of Earth-like worlds and life in the universe. I can't describe how thrilled I am". David Grinspoon. His newest book is Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto, co-authored with Alan Stern. He is a Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Science at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on climate evolution on Earth-like planets and potential conditions for life elsewhere in the universe. He is involved with several interplanetary spacecraft missions for NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Japanese Space Agency. In 2013, he was appointed as the inaugural Chair of Astrobiology at the U.S. Library of Congress, where he studied the human impact on Earth systems and organized a public symposium on the Longevity of Human Civilization. His technical papers have been published in Nature, Science, and numerous other journals, and he has given invited keynote talks at conferences around the world. David's popular writing has appeared in Slate, Scientific American, Natural History, Nautilus, Astronomy, Seed, The Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and Sky & Telescope Magazine, where he is a contributing editor and writes the quasi-monthly “Cosmic Relief” column. His book Earth in Human Hands was named a Best Science Book of 2016 by NPR's Science Friday. His previous book Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life won the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Nonfiction. David has been a recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal for Public Communication of Planetary Science by the American Astronomical Society, and has been honored with the title “Alpha Geek” by Wired magazine. He lectures widely, and appears frequently as a science commentator on television, radio, and podcasts, including as a frequent guest on StarTalk Radio and host of the new spinoff StarTalk All Stars. Also a musician, he currently leads the House Band of the Universe. *NASA has selected two new missions to Venus, Earth's nearest planetary neighbour. The missions' aim is to understand how Venus became an inferno-like world when it has so many other characteristics similar to ours – and may have been the first habitable world in the solar system, complete with an ocean and Earth-like climate. Links David Grinspoon: http://funkyscience.net https://twitter.com/DrFunkySpoon?ref_... https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Links Amanda Christensen: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amandamchr... Links ideaXme: https://radioideaxme.com​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/ideaxme/?hl... https://twitter.com/ideaxm?ref_src=tw... https://www.facebook.com/ideaXme/​​​​ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1867... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!

Join Civil War General, astronomer, and founder of the Cincinnati Observatory, Ormsby Mitchel (as portrayed by Frazier History Museum Teaching Artist, Tony Dingman), and American astronomer Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory and winner of the 2014 Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science, as they discuss their work in the field of astronomy.

Join Civil War General, astronomer, and founder of the Cincinnati Observatory, Ormsby Mitchel (as portrayed by Frazier History Museum Teaching Artist, Tony Dingman), and American astronomer Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory and winner of the 2014 Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science, as they discuss their work in the field of astronomy.

Like it or not, humans have become the dominant agent of change on the planet, and as we proceed further into the Anthropocene period, we have a responsibility to accept responsibility and find a way to gracefully integrate our presence. But what if we are not the only ones who have experienced this phenomenon? What if the process of inadvertent planetary change is universal? What if the climate challenges we face are a natural part of planetary evolution? David Grinspoon is an astrobiologist and award-winning author whose research focuses on the climate evolution of Earth-like planets and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. David serves as a Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute and Adjunct Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Science at the University of Colorado, and he has received the Carl Sagan Medal for Public Communication of Planetary Science. He was also the inaugural Chair of Astrobiology at the US Library of Congress, where he studied human impact on Earth systems. David is the author many books, including the ground-breaking Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet’s Future. Today, David joins Ross, Christophe and Paul to discuss the significance of the study of space in understanding our own planet. He offers insight around our obligation to learn to work WITH the planet, the concept of Great Filter events, and the utility of viewing our current challenges in the context of planetary evolution. David also shares his take on the longevity of civilizations and the growing alignment of local self-interest and global interests when it comes to climate solutions. Listen in for David’s predictions of where we’ll be 100 years from now and learn about the spiritual aspect of his work in connecting us with something larger than ourselves.   Resources David Grinspoon Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet’s Future by David Grinspoon Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Plutoby Alan Stern and David Grinspoon Carl Sagan Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Spaceby Carl Sagan SETI Institute Our Final Century: Will the Human Race Survive the Twenty-First Century? by Martin Rees Books by Carl Sagan   Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s Crowdfunding Campaign Nori on Facebook Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Email hello@nori.com Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes   Key Takeaways [3:33] David’s path to reversing climate change Always been ‘space geek’ Rise of astrobiology in planetary science Influence of Carl Sagan, activism First Chair of Astrobiology (Library of Congress)  [7:13] The significance of the study of space Priceless info about own planet + how it works Other examples of planetary evolution  [10:08] The role of humans in running the planet We have agency, moral obligation to prevent catastrophe Knowledge of Earth gives us responsibility to act  [15:00] David’s insight on the Anthropocene New geological era, humanity as dominant agent of change Not realistic to stop changing planet without mass die-off Learn to work WITH planet, ‘gracefully integrate presence’ [21:12] The idea of Great Filter events (Fermi paradox) No evidence of other technological civilizations May mean most don’t make it through ‘tech adolescence’ Potential that others struggling with similar issues Inadvertent planetary change = stage of evolution Sign of maturity to realize impact, change behavior [28:52] David’s take on the longevity of civilizations Useful time scale of 10K years recorded human history Leverage technology to work for, not threaten survival Hopeful to imagine others have survived challenges  [34:53] The alignment of self-interest and global interests Money to be made in reversing climate change Examples of local innovation that impacts planet as whole [38:57] David’s view of the next 100 years Trends in right direction to minimize damage Equal parts foresight and tragedy (not worst case) Post-fossil fuel world, population will level off/decline [42:48] The spiritual aspect of David’s work Makes us feel connected to things larger than selves Redefining selves as species = spiritual challenge Tipping points in physical and social systems Daily activities informed by fact that global species  

Question and Answer session with Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, following his lecture entitled, "The Heavens Proclaim: Astronomy and the Vatican" Recorded on Fri, March 4, 2016. Presented by the Bishop Keane Institute, a Ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, a Jesuit brother, is Director of the Vatican Observatory and the President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. He studies planets, meteorites and asteroids. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan, received BA and MA degrees from MIT, and earned his PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1978. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of six popular astronomy books. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences. The Bishop Keane Institute, a ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, takes its name and animating spirit from the fifth bishop of Richmond and the founding rector of Catholic University, John J. Keane (1839 – 1918). The Institute serves as a gathering place for learning, conversation and community. Its primary effort, the Bishop Keane Institute Lecture Series, brings the leading voices in Catholic thought, ministry and education to Hampton, VA, as a way of engaging and energizing the Hampton Roads community to participate fully in the mission of Christ’s Church. Learn more at keaneinstitute.org

"The Heavens Proclaim: Astronomy and the Vatican" Lecture given by Br. Guy Consolmagno on Fri, March 4, 2016. Presented by the Bishop Keane Institute, a Ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. About This Lecture: The roots of the Vatican Observatory go back to the Gregorian Reform of the Calendar in 1582, and it has been part of an extensive history of Church support for astronomy (Galileo to the contrary!) Its modern mission for the last hundred years is to show there is no inherent conflict between science and religion by simply being people supported by the Church whose sole mission is to "do good science." We'll look into the history of this activity, including a summary of what's being done at the Vatican Observatory today. Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, a Jesuit brother, is Director of the Vatican Observatory and the President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. He studies planets, meteorites and asteroids. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan, received BA and MA degrees from MIT, and earned his PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1978. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of six popular astronomy books. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences. The Bishop Keane Institute, a ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, takes its name and animating spirit from the fifth bishop of Richmond and the founding rector of Catholic University, John J. Keane (1839 – 1918). The Institute serves as a gathering place for learning, conversation and community. Its primary effort, the Bishop Keane Institute Lecture Series, brings the leading voices in Catholic thought, ministry and education to Hampton, VA, as a way of engaging and energizing the Hampton Roads community to participate fully in the mission of Christ’s Church. Learn more at keaneinstitute.org

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.

Hosted by Greg Thompson and Steve DeLaney. This month, we interview Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, a Jesuit brother, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. He studies planets, meteorites and asteroids. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan, received BA and MA degrees from MIT, and earned his PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona in 1978. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of six popular astronomy books. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences. For more, subscribe to "Sounds at ICC" on iTunes, or your preferred podcast app. For tickets to Br. Guy's lecture on Fri, Mar 4, 2016, visit keaneinstitute.org/tickets --- Music Credits: "Jarvic 8" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Join Civil War General, astronomer, and founder of the Cincinnati Observatory, Ormsby Mitchel (as portrayed by Frazier History Museum Teaching Artist, Tony Dingman), and American astronomer Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory and winner of the 2014 Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science, as they discuss their work in the field of astronomy.

Join Civil War General, astronomer, and founder of the Cincinnati Observatory, Ormsby Mitchel (as portrayed by Frazier History Museum Teaching Artist, Tony Dingman), and American astronomer Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory and winner of the 2014 Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science, as they discuss their work in the field of astronomy.

Jennifer is in Catholic nerd heaven when she has the opportunity to talk with Vatican astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno, who recently won the Carl Sagan Medal in astronomy. She asks him how his fellow scientists react to him when they find out that he's a religious brother, and he discusses why his faith makes him a better scientist. This is a must-hear podcast for anyone who has ever wondered if science and Christian faith are incompatible.

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