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Today astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel-winning chemist Dr. Jack Szostak drop in to talk about the search for extraterrestrial life.About our guests:Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, best-selling author, and popular speaker. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. ​Dr. Livio has published more than 500 scientific articles. He has made significant theoretical contributions to topics ranging from cosmology, supernova explosions, and black holes to extrasolar planets and the emergence of life in the universe. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his research, including having been selected as the “Carnegie Centenary Professor” by the universities of Scotland in 2003, and as the “Danz Distinguished Lecturer” by the University of Washington in 2006. Dr. Livio is also the author of eight popular science books, the most recent in collaboration with Nobel laureate Jack Szostak. His bestselling book The Golden Ratio won him the Peano Prize in 2003 and the International Pythagoras Prize in 2004, as the best popular book on mathematics. His book Is God A Mathematician? inspired the NOVA program “The Great Math Mystery,” which was nominated for an EMMY in 2016. His book Brilliant Blunders was selected by The Washington Post as one of the Notable Books of 2013. His book Galileo and the Science Deniers appeared in May 2020, and was one of the finalists for the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science. Dr. Jack Szostak is a  biologist, Nobel Prize laureate, university professor at the University of Chicago, former professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, and Alexander Rich Distinguished Investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Szostak has made significant contributions to the field of genetics. His achievement helped scientists to map the location of genes in mammals and to develop techniques for manipulating genes. His research findings in this area are also instrumental to the Human Genome Project. He was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with Elizabeth Blackburn and Carol W. Greider, for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres.

Alan and Clear and Vivid's executive producer Graham Chedd chat about and play clips from some of the shows coming up in season 29. Guests include actor John Leguizamo, science writer Carl Zimmer, and astrophysicist Mario Livio.

Chemist Jack Szostak wants to understand how the first life forms came into being on Earth. He and Steve discuss the danger of "mirror bacteria," the origin of biology in poisonous chemicals, and the possibility that life might exist on other planets too.  SOURCES:Jack Szostak, Nobel laureate and professor of chemistry at The University of Chicago. RESOURCES:Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life, by Mario Livio and Jack Szostak (2024)"Q&A: How ‘Mirror Bacteria' Could Take a Devastating Toll on Humanity," by Isabella Backman (Yale School of Medicine, 2024)."The virtual circular genome model for primordial RNA replication," by Jack Szostak, Lijun Zhou, and Dian Ding (RNA, 2021)."Protocells and RNA Self-Replication," by Gerald Joyce and Jack Szostak (Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology, 2018)."The Narrow Road to the Deep Past: In Search of the Chemistry of the Origin of Life," by Jack Szostak (Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2017)."Jack Szostak on 'Life in the Lab' (And Autocatalytic Sets)" by Suzan Mazur (Huffington Post, 2014)."Jack W. Szostak Interview" (The Nobel Prize, 2009)."The Miller-Urey Experiment" (National Center for Science Education)."From Old Vials, New Hints on Origin of Life," by Kenny Chang (New York Times, 2008). EXTRAS:What Is It Like to Be an Addict?: Understanding Substance Abuse, by Owen Flanagan (2025)"UPDATE: What It's Like to Be Steve Levitt's Daughters," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2024)."We Can Play God Now," by Freakonomics Radio (2022).

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University of Utah professor of physics and astronomy Kyle Dawson talks about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument that is probing the fundamental physics of the universe. Then, astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel prize-winner and professor of chemistry Dr. Jack Szostak talk about whether or not Earth is the exception to the rule for life in their new book, "Is Earth Exceptional? The Quest for Cosmic Life."

Most of us have heard that the speed at which you drive can impact your gas mileage but by how much? My guess is you probably believe it isn't a lot. This episode begins by explaining how much slowing down will save you on gas – and it is more than you think. And if you have a bike rack on your car – you really have to hear this. https://abc7.com/archive/9151803/ There is something about a crowd. When you go to a concert or sporting event, you feel a kinship with the crowd. And the crowd has an energy to it that is hard to describe. Crowds also have a dark side. A crowd can turn into a mob and a mob can become violent. How does that happen? Is there such a thing as a mob mentality that makes people do things they would otherwise never do? Here to look at the science of crowds is Dan Hancox. He has thoroughly researched the topic and wrote a book about it titled Multitudes: How Crowds Made the Modern World (https://amzn.to/40axzVW). Life comes from other life. New plants come from existing plants, you came from your parents – all life comes from existing life. If that is so, then where did the first life forms come from? Also, while life is abundant here on earth, we have yet to discover life anywhere else in the universe that we can see. Why not? Here to tackle these questions is Mario Livio. He is an astrophysicist who worked with the Hubble Space Telescope and is the author if seven books, - his latest (which he co-authored with Jack Szostak), is titled Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life (https://amzn.to/4dSpSGY). If you are a Venmo user, you've surely noticed that you can see when other people use the service. You can see who they pay and how much they pay – and Consumer Reports doesn't like this a bit. Listen as I reveal what Consumer Reports says is the potential problem of everyone seeing your transactions and I will tell you how to make your details private. https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-make-your-venmo-information-private-a6507250342/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! INDEED:  Get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING  Support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast.  Indeed.com/SOMETHING.  Terms and conditions apply. SHOPIFY:  Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk . Go to SHOPIFY.com/sysk to grow your business – no matter what stage you're in! MINT MOBILE: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at https://MintMobile.com/something! $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.).  New customers on first 3 month plan only. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

שיחה על ראשית החיים, ראשית היקום, ראשית התודעה, נסיעות בזמן ובמרחב, על תגליות שיבואו בקרוב מאוד, או מאוד מאוד, על חיים תבוניים, מכוניות אוטונומיות, על מאדים, ירחים, אסטרואידים, דינוזאורים, על אראנאיי ודיאנאיי, על השמדה עצמית, על שלטון הזומבים, על חמצן וזרחן, על ביצה ותרנגולת. רשימת הספרים המופיעים בפרק: Is earth exceptional / Mario Livio, Jack Szostak גלילאו ומכחישי המדע / מריו ליביו למה? / מריו ליביו שגיאות גאוניות / מריו ליביו חיתוך הזהב / מריו ליביו שפת הסימטריה / מריו ליביו האם אלוהים הוא מתמטיקאי? / מריו ליביו  Support the show: https://www.e-vrit.co.il/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The origin of life on Earth has been mulled over by scientists for centuries. We now know that life's building blocks are RNA, amino acids, and cells. But if life originated from the primordial ooze of early Earth, could that process be unfolding elsewhere in the universe?The search for life elsewhere in the universe is at the center of the book Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life, by Mario Livio and Jack Szostak. Dr. Livio, an astrophysicist previously with the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the Hubble Space Telescope, joins Ira to talk about the possibilities of life beyond Earth, and where we would most likely find it.Read an excerpt of Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life.Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

The big questions of astrophysicist Mario Livio's new book Is Earth Exceptional? The Quest for Cosmic Life are as close as we get to an ultimate curiosity -- questions about the origin of life, the universe, and where and how those two intersect. Dr. Livio worked with the Hubble Space Telescope and is a bestselling author of seven books. Together with Jack Szostak, a biochemist and Nobel laureate, he's written a kind of cosmic “what-dunnit” that shifts between the many and various disciplines that may someday provide the answers they seek about life's origins. Learn more about Mario Livio: https://www.mario-livio.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Great Great Lengths" by The Balloonist, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Does life exist beyond Earth, or is our planet genuinely unique? Can we recreate the origins of life in a lab? And what role does Mars play in the quest for cosmic life? I had the extraordinary honor of discussing this with two outstanding scientists, Mario Livio and Jack Szostak. Mario and Jack just released their new book, Is Earth Exceptional?, which seeks to answer whether life is a freak accident or a chemical inevitability. Tune in and join us for this mesmerizing exploration! Mario Livio is an astrophysicist and author known for his work in cosmology and his popular science books. Livio has significantly contributed to our understanding of dark energy, black holes, and other cosmic phenomena.  Jack Szostak is a prominent biologist and Nobel Laureate known for his significant contributions to understanding life's fundamental processes. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009, along with Elizabeth Blackburn and Carol Greider, for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 “Life existing only on Earth is arrogant.” 00:04:09 Miller–Urey experiment 00:08:35 Does extraordinary evidence exist? 00:10:12 Judging a book by its cover 00:14:11 The origin of life  00:22:18 Thoughts on Rare Earth by Ward and Brownlee 00:24:59 The role of magnetite in the origin of life  00:31:30 Life on Mars?  00:55:15 Drake equation  00:58:54 Outro  Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Mario Livio:

Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? And how did life emerge here on Earth? These two questions are often considered separately, but answers to one shed important light on answers to the other. In their new book Is Earth exceptional: The quest for cosmic life, renowned astrophysicist Mario Livio and Nobel laureate Jack Szostak combine both these question and find fascinating answers. In this episode of Maths on the move we talk to Livio about the new book. From creating life in the lab to searching for it on distant planets, Livio gives us a riveting whistelstop tour of research into the origin of life, here on Earth an elsewhere. Is Earth exceptional is out on September 10, 2024 in the US and on September 26, 2024 in the UK. To get a taster of Livio's writing (which we think is very good) see a list of his Plus articles. We have also reviewed six of Livio's books: Galileo and the science deniers Why? What makes us curious Brilliant blunders Is god a mathematician? The equation that couldn't be solved The golden ratio

Curiosity isn't reserved for the elite thinkers; it's a fundamental part of being human that propels us from the cradle to the cosmos. But what is the evolutionary necessity of curiosity, its manifestation in children and adults, and its intimate relationship with all of our personalities?Mario Livio is an astrophysicist formerly at the Space Telescope Science Institute, and the author of several books. His latest works are titled Galileo: And the Science Deniers and Why?: What Makes Us Curious.Mario and Greg discuss the educational systems and societal attitudes towards curiosity, with insights into Galileo's legacy and the synergies between science and art. Mario talks about the increasing tide of science denial and affirms the vital role of curiosity in perpetuating awe. Mario takes Greg deep into the concept of curiosity, and they explore the diverse ways in which curiosity is expressed and how it correlates with creativity and knowledge.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:What's the difference between perpetual and epistemic curiosity?05:30: Perceptual curiosity is the curiosity we feel when something surprises us or when something kind of doesn't agree with what we know or think we know. And it is that curiosity which, when studied on the neuroscience side, they find that the areas in the brain that are associated with conflict, or sometimes with hunger or thirst, are the ones that are activated also when you have that type of curiosity. Epistemic curiosity, on the other hand, is when we really want to learn something new or we want to understand something we didn't understand before. And there, actually, the area in the brain that's activated is the one that's activated for anticipation of a reward. You know, it's like when you sit in a theater for a play you wanted to see for a long time or when somebody offers you a piece of chocolate. So that's the one that we want people to really have more of, to be more curious epistemically. Is curiosity necessary for creativity?11:43: Curiosity seems to be a necessary condition for creativity, even though it is not always a sufficient condition for creativity.Is there a universal approach to curiosity?28:19: The best idea that I can think of is that you start with something that you know for a fact that this person is already curious about,  but you find an ingenious way to move from that to the topic that you are interested in to begin with.Science and arts can be intertwined41:05: Scientists try to understand the universe and make predictions about it, while artists give a human, emotional response to the universe. So, in some sense, these two things are complementary to each other. That's how I see this. But I would be very sad if we had one and not the other, so I really like this complementarity.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Kate ChopinMark TwainLeonardo da VinciRichard FeynmanMihaly CsikszentmihalyiGalileo GalileiWilliam BlakeGuest Profile:Mario-Livio.comSocial Profile on XHis Work:Amazon Author PageGalileo: And the Science DeniersWhy?: What Makes Us CuriousBrilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein - Colossal Mistakes by Great Scientists That Changed Our Understanding of Life and the UniverseIs God a Mathematician?The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved: How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of SymmetryThe Golden Ratio: The Story of PHI, the World's Most Astonishing NumberThe Accelerating Universe: Infinite Expansion, the Cosmological Constant, and the Beauty of the CosmosStories in Scientific American

Philosophers throughout the centuries have been trying to define beauty. And I'm not sure anyone has succeeded. But we can identify a few essential aspects of it in particular domains. In this clip, astrophysicist and author Dr. Mario Livio explains how these aspects of beauty are especially important in physics.For the full interview see:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11403924For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.netSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

Astrophysicist Mario Livio's book Is God a Mathematician? asks the big questions about math, and how it explains our entire universe. Or does it? That's one of the questions. Livio explains, in this 2009 interview. Get Is God a Mathematician? by Mario LivioAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Neil de Greasse Tyson and Carl Sagan For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube Photo by Festival della Scienza

Are Aliens and the UFO's we are seeing around the world actually advanced Artificial Intelligence? With the current advances of AI systems like ChatGPT, we are inching towards what futurists called the “singularity” where machine and man will combine. Today we explore Professor Mario Livios theory that the aliens we see (or don't as addressed by the fermi paradox) are actually AI. Prof Mario Livio is an astrophysicist, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker.He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Prof Livio has published more than 500 scientific articles, on topics ranging from cosmology, supernova explosions, and black holes, to the evolution of binary systems, extrasolar planets, and the emergence of life in the universe. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his research, including having been selected as the "Carnegie Centenary Professor" by the universities of Scotland in 2003, and as the "Danz Distinguished Lecturer" by the University of Washington in 2006. Dr Livio is also the author of seven popular science books. His bestselling book "The Golden Ratio" won him the "Peano Prize" in 2003 and the "International Pythagoras Prize" in 2004, as the best popular book on mathematics. His book Galileo and the Science Deniers was selected by the Washington Post and by Science News as one of the best books of 2020. Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-l7x398gspEPdfE00fSwQ Subscribe to our Clips Channel:    / @uc-lamta9hnflcdwotdkkqbg   Listen to The Aftermath Daily: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Follow Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftermathda... Tags: #alien #ai #uap #ufo #conspiracy #science

Wir springen in dieser Folge ins Frankreich des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts. Dort wird im Jahr 1811 ein Junge geboren, der im Laufe seines kurzen Lebens die moderne Mathematik nachhaltig prägen wird. Die entsprechende Anerkennung wird ihm dafür aber im Laufe seines kurzen und tragischen Lebens nicht zuteil. Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über Évariste Galois, Begründer der später nach ihm benannten Galoistheorie, dessen tragisches Leben unter mysteriösen Umständen viel zu früh endete. Die erwähnten Bücher sind "Évariste Galois: 1811-1832" von Laura Toti Rigatelli und "The equation that couldn't be solved" von Mario Livio. Das Episodenbild zeigt ein Porträt des 15-jährigen Galois. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte NEU: Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt!

En av den moderna vetenskapens fäder som erbjöd sensationella insikter och kullkastade gamla antaganden men som strängt tystades av stelbenta, hårdnackade sanningsfiender. Redaktionen för detta avsnitt består av:Cecilia Düringer – manus och researchErik Laquist – producentMårten Andersson – producentJulia Öjbrandt – ljuddesign och slutmixZardasht Rad – scenuppläsareMedverkar gör också Olle Amelin, vetenskapshistoriker och landsantikvarie i Jämtland/Härjedalen.Vill du veta mer om Galileo Galilei? Här är några av de böcker som ligger till grund för avsnittet:Galileis dotter av Dava SobelNär jorden stod stilla av Atle Naess On the shoulders of giants av Stephen W. HawkingGalileo and the science deniers av Mario Livio

In a world that celebrates specialization, what can we gain by dissolving boundaries between disciplines and exploring multitudes? What do extraordinarily creative people have in common, and what tools do they use to access breakthrough ideas and insights? What lessons can we draw from the blunders made by some of the pioneering scientists from history to pursue our own professional quests? And can these same lessons be used to reduce polarization and create a more unified world? Listen to some powerful insights on the power of dissolving boundaries from Dr. Mario Livio, in an exclusive conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, on Intersections Podcast. Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, bestselling author, popular speaker, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Livio has published more than 500 scientific articles, made significant theoretical contributions to topics ranging from cosmology, supernova explosions, and black holes to extrasolar planets and the emergence of life in the universe. His popular books include The Golden Ratio, Is God A Mathematician? that inspired the NOVA program “The Great Math Mystery,” which was nominated for an EMMY in 2016, Brilliant Blunders and more recently, Galileo and the Science Deniers. Dr. Livio's work is frequently featured in leading media including The Daily Show, 60 Minutes and On Being; is the former Science Advisor to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and has presented science-related topics in a number of their concerts; and has also collaborated with composer Paola Prestini in the creation of the Hubble Cantata, which was inspired by Hubble images and discoveries. In this Intersections episode, Dr. Livio reveals: The power of dissolving boundaries between disciplines and exploring multitudesWhat some of the world's most extraordinarily creative people have in common, and the tools they use to access breakthrough ideas and insightsThe lessons we can draw from the blunders made by some of the pioneering scientists from history, and how we can apply them in our own professional questsThe benefits and relevance of being a polymath in a hyper specialized worldAnd the best remedy for fear in our painfully polarized society

My guest today is the astrophysicist and author Dr. Mario Livio. Dr. Livio is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. For 24 years, Dr. Livio worked with the Hubble Space Telescope. He has published more than 500 scientific articles on topics such as cosmology, supernova explosions, black holes, extrasolar planets, and the emergence of life in the universe. He is the author of seven books including The Golden Ratio, Is God a Mathematician, and Brilliant Blunders. His latest book is Galileo and the Science Deniers. In this episode, we explore:What attracted Mario to astrophysics in the first placeMario's definition of beauty in science consists of three specific criteriaMario's experiences of encountering beauty in scienceHow mathematics may be relevant to our understanding of beautyWhether the beauty we can encounter in science and art are similar or differentWhether scientists should care about beauty in their work, and if the public should care about beauty in scienceTo learn more about Dr. Livio's work, visit https://www.mario-livio.comAlso, check out his books such as:Galileo and the Science Deniershttps://www.amazon.com/Galileo-Science-Deniers-Mario-Livio/dp/1501194747/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=The Golden Ratiohttps://www.amazon.com/Golden-Ratio-Worlds-Astonishing-Number/dp/0767908163/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660240897&sr=1-1Is God a Mathematician?https://www.amazon.com/God-Mathematician-Mario-Livio-ebook/dp/B004NNVFW2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MXORNGPGLQ4CWhy? What Makes Us Curioushttps://www.amazon.com/Why-What-Makes-Us-Curious/dp/1476792100/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1660241070&sr=1-1Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

The astrophysicist Mario Livio spent 24 years at the Space Telescope Science Institute working with the Hubble Telescope, which has revealed the reality and beauty of the Universe to scientists and citizens in whole new ways. The Hubble's successor, the James Webb Telescope, will become fully operational in 2022, and will further some of the questions about the early formation of the Universe and the origins of life to which Mario Livio has been devoted. Krista spoke with him in 2010, and this conversation has become an On Being Classic, imparting a thrilling sense of all we are learning about the cosmos in this generation in time, our terrible earthly woes notwithstanding. Also: how scientific advance always meets recurrent mystery, from the emergence of life in the Universe to the very heart of mathematics and the puzzle of dark matter and dark energy.Mario Livio is the author of seven books, including Galileo: And the Science Deniers, The Golden Ratio, and Is God a Mathematician? His current research centers on the emergence of life in the Universe.This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "Mario Livio — Mathematics, Mystery, and the Universe" Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org.

The astrophysicist Mario Livio spent 24 years at the Space Telescope Science Institute working with the Hubble Telescope, which has revealed the reality and beauty of the Universe to scientists and citizens in whole new ways. The Hubble's successor, the James Webb Telescope, will become fully operational in 2022, and will further some of the questions about the early formation of the Universe and the origins of life to which Mario Livio has been devoted. Krista spoke with him in 2010, and this conversation has become an On Being Classic, imparting a thrilling sense of all we are learning about the cosmos in this generation in time, our terrible earthly woes notwithstanding. Also: how scientific advance always meets recurrent mystery, from the emergence of life in the Universe to the very heart of mathematics and the puzzle of dark matter and dark energy.Mario Livio is the author of seven books, including Galileo: And the Science Deniers, The Golden Ratio, and Is God a Mathematician? His current research centers on the emergence of life in the Universe.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.This show originally aired in May 2010.

In the fourth episode of In Plain English, we discuss the potential cosmic origins of Earth's oceans. Expert Will Saunders and guests India Bland and Nick Wolslegel delve into the paper "How much water was delivered from the asteroid belt to the Earth after its formation?" by Rebecca Martin and Mario Livio, exploring whether asteroids could have brought all this water to Earth. If you like this episode, check out Will Saunders's podcast Astro[sound]bytes: https://astrosoundbites.com Follow astrosoundbites on Twitter @astrosoundbites You can catch up on our previous episodes, download the papers, and send us questions at our website: inplainenglishpod.org Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest announcements! In Plain English airs the first Tuesday of every month on Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dead of Night is a 1945 black and white British anthology horror film, made by Ealing Studios, was their sole attempt at making a horror movie. It Featured the following storiesThe Hearse Driver, based on "The Bus-Conductor" by E. F. BensonThe Christmas PartyThe Haunted MirrorThe Golfer's Story, based on "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost" by H. G. WellsandThe Ventriloquist's DummyThe individual segments were directed by by Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden and Robert Hamer. The film is best remembered for the concluding story featuring Michael Redgrave and an insane ventriloquist's malevolent dummy.Dead of Night is a rare British horror film of the 1940s; horror films were banned from production in Britain during the war. It had an influence on subsequent British films in the genre. Both of John Baines' stories were reused for later films and the possessed ventriloquist dummy episode was adapted into the pilot episode of the long-running CBS radio series Escape.The circular plot of Dead of Night inspired Fred Hoyle's steady state model of the universe, developed in 1948.Mario Livio in Brilliant Blunders cites the impact of a viewing of Dead of Night had on astrophysicists Fred Hoyle, Hermann Bondi, and Thomas Gold. "Gold asked suddenly, "What if the universe is like that?' meaning that the universe could be eternally circling on itself without beginning or end. Unable to dismiss this conjecture, they started to think seriously of an unchanging universe, a steady state universe.In the early 2010s, Time Out conducted a poll with several authors, directors, actors and critics who have worked within the horror genre to vote for their top horror films. Dead of Night placed at number 35 on their top 100 list. Director Martin Scorsese placed Dead of Night 5th on his list of the 11 scariest horror films of all time.Writer/director Christopher Smith was inspired by the circular narrative in Dead of Night when making his 2009 film Triangle.Something Horrific:Censorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRrhXjH1M70HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR The Mark of Satanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTKjizivKRUHelp my House is Hauntedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPpZOb0svC0$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$Just in case anyone has too much money and wants to give a bit to us to help with our hosting n stuff. It would be amazing if you fancied sending us some pennies - thank you.https://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$ Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Streamed live on 7 May 2020. Joanne and Jeff spoke with author Mario Livio about his latest book, Galileo and the Science Deniers. Like “Read Science!” on Facebook to hear about upcoming programs, easy links to the archive, and news about RS! guests: https://www.facebook.com/ReadScience/.

★ Support our work and get 2 bonus episodes and a zoom call every month, plus access to our private Facebook Group with 200+ other listeners. Find out more here!Why is science denialism more prominent in the Christian church? What are the consequences of suppressing scientific curiosity in the Church? How do we have conversations with friends and family who deny scientific findings and new information? Nate talks with world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio about his new book Galileo: And the Science Deniers. Hosts: Nate Hanson & Shelby Bennett (MA in Biblical Studies)Music: Jpoetic, Cale Haugen, Joel Harris ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Why is science denialism more prominent in the Christian church? What are the consequences of suppressing scientific curiosity in the Church? How do we have conversations with friends and family who deny scientific findings and new information? Nate talks with world renowned astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio about his new book Galileo: And the Science Deniers. (More) We have a second podcast called Utterly Heretical just for supporters of the show. You can listen to that here! Host: Nate Hanson

In the non-stop pace of the modern world, it might be a surprise to learn that a 400-year-old story is more relevant today than ever before. But that’s exactly what astrophysicist Mario Livio believes about the life story of Galileo, and he joined us with a fresh interpretation of one of history’s greatest and most fascinating scientists. Drawing on his own scientific expertise, as well as his book Galileo and the Science Deniers, Livio provided captivating insights into how Galileo reached his bold new conclusions about the cosmos and the laws of nature. Livio explored how current crises—such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change—mirror the problems that Galileo experienced with discoveries being erroneously questioned or ignored. He shared how Galileo was not only a revolutionary because of his conclusions, but also because of his belief in the democratization of scientific knowledge, that every educated person should know science as well as literature. Livio reminded us that we can continue to take inspiration from heroes of the past—especially as the tenets they held dear four centuries ago remain threatened even today. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, a bestselling author, and a popular speaker who has appeared on The Daily Show, 60 Minutes, and NOVA. He is the author of the bestsellers The Golden Ratio, Brilliant Blunders, and Galileo. Buy the Book: https://www.elliottbaybook.com/book/9781501194733  Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here. 

The next time you're kicking yourself for some stupid mistake, remember: Even history's genuises screw up! Astrophysicist and author Mario Livio joins this episode of Rationally Speaking to talk about his latest book, "Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein - Colossal Mistakes by Great Scientists That Changed Our Understanding of Life and the Universe." Learn about why Darwin's theory of natural selection "shouldn't" have worked, why Einstein was confused about the role of aesthetics in physics, why Hoyle stubbornly refused to change his mind about a "steady state" universe -- and why those mistakes are central to scientific progress. Sped up the speakers by ['1.07', '1.0']

MARIO LIVIO – GALILEO AND THE SCIENCE DENIERS...with TRE's Bill Padley

RUNDOWN Today's show kicks off with Hotshot recapping his Northwest road trip and Mitch attempts to reach a conclusion about the fantasy football debate with his older son Max. Then, the guys run down their laundry list of takeaways from the Sunday night showdown with the Hawks and Cards. Three guests are ESPN Seahawks insider Brady Henderson, a must-listen interview with Rick Neuheisel, and Circa Casino-Hotel owner Derek Stevens. "Other Stuff" topics range from Antonio Brown reuniting with Brady in Tampa, two unusual football coincidences this weekend, and a hefty bet placed on the Clemson/Syracuse game whose payout was quite meager.  GUESTS Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks insider Rick Neuheisel | CBS Sports college football analyst Derek Stevens | Circa Hotel-Casino owner TABLE OF CONTENTS 3:48 | Scott chats about his weekend on the road for his Daughter's basketball tournament. 8:15 | Mitch sent out a Twitter poll to settle a dispute with Movie Mogul Max and Scott casts his official vote.  18:15 | Mitch reveals the key word for week eight of Beat the Boys. 31:34 | Mitch and Scott react to the 37-34 overtime win for the Cardinals over Seattle on Sunday night. 58:47 | GUEST: Brady Henderson weighs in on yet another overtime thriller between the Seahawks and Cardinals in the desert. 1:18:58 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel swings by to recap the weekend slate of college football including the BIG10 openers. 1:57:21 | GUEST: Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens jumps aboard to chat about the grand opening of the Circa on October 28th. 2:15:02 | If you haven't gotten a chance to listen to Dr. Mario Livio on Episode 113P, you're missing out! 2:17:14 | Antonio Brown is now a member of the Bucs and they're the team in the NFC worrying Mitch. 2:19:42 | Gene Simmons listed his Beverly Hills mansion for a mere $22 million. 2:22:36 | There were two times this weekend where the running back should have resisted the urge to reach paydirt. 2:26:23 | Sean Miller may finally get the axe in Tucson after the NCAA's latest batch of violations lobbed at the Wildcats. 2:29:34 | Syracuse held their own against Clemson in what was expected to be a blowout.

COSMOS - It's the ultimate puzzle. It's the haunting question. Why is there “something” rather than “nothing”? It seems impenetrable, uncrackable, unfathomable. But are there ways? Featuring Tim Maudlin, Mario Livio, George Ellis, and David Bentley Hart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KGPtDOiD-Q Science deniers have been with us for a very long time. Though Galileo’s quest to prove that Earth orbits the sun was correct, he eventually recanted his belief as punishment for heresy. Livio describes parallels to our modern world where, even 400 years later, some people assail science when it conflicts with their ideology.   Please join us as Brian gives us a preview of his full discussion with Mario Livio and his new book "Galileo and the Science Deniers"   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Mario Livio recounts the hurdles Galileo had to go through to engage in scientific discovery in an era of persecution. Filmmaker Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee examines the impact of the famous photo "Earthrise." Jeff Jacoby of "The Boston Globe" shares his father's Holocaust survival story.

Four hundred years ago, after Galileo heard rumors that lenses in a tube could bring the planets and the surface of the moon into focus, he made detailed observations with a telescope and laid the groundwork for the scientific method. He also brought on himself the wrath of the greatest power in Europe, the Catholic Church, which called his analysis heretical. In a new biography, Galileo and the Science Deniers, astrophysicist Mario Livio compares Galileo’s critics to those who today deny climate change ... or the science behind the coronavirus.

Despite evidence, science deniers push back on a variety of issues including climate change, vaccinations and how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if the motivations behind the different types of denial aren’t the same, the effects can still be challenging. However, science denial isn’t new. It’s something scientists — like Galileo Galilei — have dealt with throughout history. Galilei’s research and discoveries didn’t mesh with the teachings of the church, and he ultimately was put on trial for his scientific work. MPR News host Kerri Miller looked back in history with astrophysicist Mario Livio at Galilei’s life and at science denial then and now. Guest: Mario Livio is an astrophysicist and an author of several books about math and science. His latest book is “Galileo and the Science Deniers.”

It was George Orwell who said that “to see what is in front of one’s nose needs constant struggle.”  Sometimes we are all trapped in our inability to see what is in front of us. However in the realm of science sometimes the facts should simply speak for themselves...and yet there have been those through history that have denied science. Mostly because it didn’t comport with their agenda. Sometimes they were blinded by the obvious and sometimes it was antithetical to the false gods of religion for the expediency of politics. Yet the ability to accept science, almost more than anything else, shows the character of the people and nations, as they either evolve or head back to the primordial stew of ignorance. This has been an issue from Galileo right up to the onset of COVID 19. To explain how we’re still dealing with the same ignorance I’m joined by Mario Livio, the author of Galileo: And the Science Deniers My conversation with Mario Livio: 

One of the most misconstrued events in history is the Galileo affair. It is commonly understood as a black-and-white morality play of science vs. religion. Galileo proves the Sun is the center of the solar system but the reactionary medieval Catholic Church is scandalized by somebody questioning their geocentric model. They imprison and torture the “heretic.” Other scientists are afraid to speak up against this oppressive regime.The real story is much more complicated. There were churchmen on both sides of the geocentric/heliocentric debate. Galileo did not conclusively prove the heliocentric model (that didn’t come until long after his death). And much of the reason that the Catholic Church ordered his house imprisonment (not torture) was that Galileo slyly made fun of the pope in one of his writings.Today’s guest is astrophysicist Mario Livio, author of the book “Galileo and the Science Deniers.” We get into the trial, the immediate aftermath, and the legacy that the trial has today. Livio began researching the life, ideas, and actions of Galileo; his life is filled with lessons relevant for today—whether with respect to trusting the advice given by scientists in relation to COVID-19 or any other matter of public importance.

The sun never revolved around the earth, Galileo knew it and paid the price for saying so. Fast forward 400 years and there's something that does keep going around and around the world, science denial.

Cool Science Radio welcomes astrophysicist Mario Livio who has written a new book titled Galileo: And the Science Deniers . Disturbed by rampant science denial in America—and around the world—that has only intensified in recent years, Livio began researching the life, ideas, and actions of Galileo, this brilliant man who encountered similar pressures centuries ago. The result is a biography filled with lessons rel evant for today—whether with respect to trusting the advice given by scientists in relation to COVID-19, the reality of climate change, the efficacy of vaccines, or the teaching of creationist theories in schools.

We talk to astrophysicist Mario Livio about his new book Galileo: And the Science Deniers. A note before today’s episode:  We have all been watching the escalation of police violence against protesters and Black people and if you consider yourself someone who cares about the injustices and racism being levied against Black communities, I want to ask you to do something about it.  If you have a platform, use it. If you have money to spare, donate it. At the very least you have your voice and your time.  There is a deep anti-Blackness in America and this is an inflection point. When white silence equals violence, there’s no defending complacency. We support Black voices, we support protesters, and we’re horrified by the actions of police. Please consider taking action. Find a local bail fund to support here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd More anti-racism resources here: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES — Adam Isaak, Inquiring Minds producer Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Is God a Mathematician-- by Mario Livio

"History already has cases of science denial," says astrophysicist Mario Livio. "This is not new. It never ends well."Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Once, there were only four elements: fire, air, water and earth. When suggested otherwise, the new ideas were met with disbelief. Mario Livio, astrophysicist and author, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about Galileo Galilei, who revolutionized science and, because of it, endured condemnation and accusations of heresy. Livio’s new book is “Galileo: And the Science Deniers.”

What were the qualities that pushed mankind forward throughout history? Deduction was an important element in our ability to understand the world around us. Innovation certainly aided us in our pursuit the master the forces of nature. But perhaps one characteristic above all others has driven our species forward: Curiosity. Curiosity is almost an instinct, an impulse to find an answer to question. The itch to find new questions to which we ought to seek answers. And the ability to doubt and question everything around us - these abilities led us to be the dominant species on earth and known universe, light years above any other form of life. But a very reflexive question comes to mind when we speak of curiosity, and that is - what is it that makes us curious? It seems we are so eager to find answers to questions, that we never quite stopped to think about why we're asking the questions. Dr. Mario Livio is a world renowned scientist and the author of six internationally acclaimed popular science books. He was a professor of physics at the Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology, and worked with the Hubble Space Telescope from 1991 to 2015. His bestselling book The Golden Ratio - the Story of Phi won the Peano Prize and the International Pythagoras prize for popular books on Mathematics. Dr. Livio's new book, titled “Why? What makes Us Curious”, depicts his journey to understand the roots of curiosity. It's a great privilege to have Dr. Mario Livio with us today to discuss this curious topic.

One of the biggest questions regarding the structure of the human mind is what, exactly, predisposes humans to be curious.

Astrophysicist and bestselling author Mario Livio delivers a speculative talk about humans place in the cosmos.

In the second part of their discussion, Joe Silk and Mario Livio go over biosignatures: things which, if observed, would be evidence for life. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.

In the first part of their discussion, Joe Silk and Mario Livio consider the chances of life elsewhere in the universe. They talk about the Fermi paradox and responses to it. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.

In the fourth part of their discussion, Mario Livio and Joe Silk talk about the way planetary systems form and the preconditions for life-bearing planets to exist. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016

In the third part of their discussion, Mario Livio and Joe Silk ask: could our theories exceed our ability to test them? Have they already? This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on February 12, 2016.