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NO READING REQUIRED! Tune in to hear Kimberly unpack the many ways that Ernaux celebrates the age gap relationship. The French master offers up philosophical explanations for why older people get with younger ones, incisive analysis of social norms and all the ways in which these liaisons can be empowering--all, of course, while treating us to her stark, arresting, unique prose. Treat yourself to this dip into one woman's world and all the ways we might rethink age difference.
The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century Podcast
Jon Hartley and Eugene Fama discuss Gene's career at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business since the 1960s and helping to start Dimensional Fund Advisers (DFA) in the 1980s, fat tails, the rise of modern portfolio theory, efficient markets versus behavioral finance, factor-based investing, the role of intermediaries, and whether asset prices are elastic versus inelastic with respect to demand. Recorded on March 14, 2025. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Eugene F. Fama, 2013 Nobel laureate in economic sciences, is widely recognized as the "father of modern finance." His research is well-known in both the academic and investment communities. He is strongly identified with research on markets, particularly the efficient markets hypothesis. He focuses much of his research on the relation between risk and expected return and its implications for portfolio management. His work has transformed the way finance is viewed and conducted. Fama is a prolific author, having written two books and published more than 100 articles in academic journals. He is among the most cited researchers in economics. In addition to the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Fama was the first elected fellow of the American Finance Association in 2001. He is also a fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was the first recipient of three major prizes in finance: the Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics (2005), the Morgan Stanley American Finance Association Award for Excellence in Finance (2007), and the Onassis Prize in Finance (2009). Other awards include the 1982 Chaire Francqui (Belgian National Science Prize), the 2006 Nicholas Molodovsky Award from the CFA Institute recognizing his work in portfolio theory and asset pricing, and the 2007 Fred Arditti Innovation Award given by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center for Innovation. He was awarded doctor of law degrees by the University of Rochester and DePaul University, a doctor honoris causa by the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, and a doctor of science honoris causa by Tufts University. Fama earned a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in 1960, followed by an MBA and PhD from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (now the Booth School) in 1964. He joined the GSB faculty in 1963. Fama is a father of four and a grandfather of ten. He is an avid golfer, an opera buff, and a former windsurfer and tennis player. He is a member of Malden Catholic High School's athletic hall of fame. Jon Hartley is currently a Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution, an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center. Jon also is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast, an official podcast of the Hoover Institution, a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and the chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as a Fixed Income Portfolio Construction and Risk Management Associate and as a Quantitative Investment Strategies Client Portfolio Management Senior Analyst and in various policy/governmental roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada. Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/
They told her she would never succeed, now her work has saved millions. In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Katalin Karikó, the scientist behind the mRNA technology that led to COVID-19 vaccines. She grew up in rural Communist Hungary, faced rejection after rejection, got demoted, and struggled financially but she never stopped chasing the science. Dr. Katalin Karikó opens up to Ryan about her experiences as an immigrant in the U.S., the grind of scientific discovery, enjoying the process rather than focusing solely on outcomes, misinformation in the scientific community, and the responsibility of scientists to communicate effectively with the public.Dr. Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian American biochemist who specializes in RNA-mediated mechanisms. She won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with her colleague Dr. Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Read the New York Times feature on Dr. Katalin Karikó hereFollow Dr. Katalin Karikó on Instagram @katalin_kariko Check Dr. Katalin Karikó's memoir Breaking Through: My Life in Science
Mary Holland is the Chief Executive Officer for the Children's Health Defense, founded by Bobby Kennedy Jr. Earlier she directed the Graduate Lawyering Program at New York University Law School and lectured on international human rights at Columbia University. Mary has been an advocate for vaccine choice and health freedom for over two decades. She also has a son who regressed into autism following the MMR vaccine. Mary holds a degree in Russian studies from Harvard, and graduate degrees in international relations and a JD from Columbia University. She also co-founded two non-profits: the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy and the Center for Personal Rights. Mary is the co-author of “Vaccine Epidemic" about corporate greed and bad science behind the vaccine industry. Her later book "The HPV Vaccine Trial: Seeking Justice for A Generation Betrayed" -- is perhaps the most concise book behind the history and adverse effects of HPV vaccines such as Gardasil, with a preface by the Nobel Prize Winner in medicine Dr. Luc Montagnier. Mary also co-hosts's the weekly news review podcast "This Week with Mary and Polly" on CHD.TV. The website for the Children's Health Defense is ChildrensHealthDefense.org
Is artificial intelligence going to put us all out of work? There have been a range of predictions about the economic impact of AI, ranging from the modest to the fantastical. Nobel Prize-winning MIT professor Daron Acemoglu joins David Rothkopf to get to bottom of what we can really expect out of the AI revolution. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is artificial intelligence going to put us all out of work? There have been a range of predictions about the economic impact of AI, ranging from the modest to the fantastical. Nobel Prize-winning MIT professor Daron Acemoglu joins David Rothkopf to get to bottom of what we can really expect out of the AI revolution. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Google DeepMind co-founder & CEO Demis Hassabis speaks with columnist Bina Venkataraman about AI's role in enabling scientific breakthroughs, why human-level intelligence is an “important benchmark” and the challenge of regulating AI globally. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2025.
Attorney, award winning blogger and AI expert Ralph Losey's curated and vetted podcast features his Anonymous Podcasters as they do a deep dive on Ralph's EDRM blog post on Key AI Leaders of 2024: Huang, Amodei, Kurzweil, Altman, and Nobel Prize Winners - Hassabis and Hinton. The podcasters discuss Ralph's take on these highly creative and accomplished changemakers, and their philosophies and risk assesments. Ralph stretches the limit of the auto generated podcast format by adding in call-in questions for the AIs to answer.
Jordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit, the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of the self and the broader community. Brian Keating is a Professor of Physics and an experimental cosmologist. He works on observations of the cosmic microwave background, the leftover heat from the Big Bang, and is the Principal Investigator of the Simons Observatory, located at a 17,000-foot elevation in the Chilean Atacama desert. He received his PhD from Brown in 2000 and is a distinguished professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of two books and has produced the first-ever audiobook by his intellectual hero, Galileo Galilei, “The Dialogue on Two World Systems.” He hosts the “INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE” podcast and teaches cosmology and astronomy at Peterson Academy. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, and in 2024, he was invested as a member of the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. This episode was filmed on December 5th, 2024. | Links | For Dr. Brian Keating: Please subscribe to Brian's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE https://briankeating.com/podcast/ Social Media On X https://x.com/DrBrianKeating?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbriankeating/?hl=en On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrBrianKeating/ Read these books by Dr. Brian Keating Losing the Nobel Prize https://a.co/d/1oobu0T Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner https://a.co/d/c6khVaZ Galileo Galilei's Dialogue https://a.co/d/8QA2a04
The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century Podcast
Jon Hartley and Myron Scholes discuss Myron's career, including being at the University of Chicago at the dawn of financial economics as a field, how Myron met Fischer Black, and the development of the Black-Scholes option pricing model, investing, innovation, and financial regulation. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Myron Scholes is the Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance, Emeritus, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, and co-originator of the Black-Scholes options pricing model. Scholes was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1997 for his new method of determining the value of derivatives. Scholes is currently the chairman of the board of economic advisers of Stamos Partners. Previously, he served as the chairman of Platinum Grove Asset Management and on the Dimensional Fund Advisors board of directors, American Century Mutual Fund board of directors, and the Cutwater advisory board. He was a principal and limited partner at Long-Term Capital Management, L.P., and a managing director at Salomon Brothers. Other positions Scholes held include the Edward Eagle Brown Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago, senior research fellow at the Hoover Institution, director of the Center for Research in Security Prices, and professor of Finance at MIT's Sloan School of Management. Scholes earned his PhD at the University of Chicago. Jon Hartley is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast at the Hoover Institution and an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, where he specializes in finance, labor economics, and macroeconomics. He is also currently an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Jon is also a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and serves as chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as well as in various policy roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, US Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada. Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes, and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC, and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list, and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/
Our Titans of Science season continues with the man who used AI to create an unprecedented number of custom proteins: Nobel Prize winning biochemist David Baker... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
What does it mean to go “into the impossible”? For Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it's all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of. In his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this question through the lens of the pursuit of one of humanity's highest achievements: The Nobel Prize. Today's episode is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the scientific method and first principles thinking, to the motivations that drive people to pursue the highest level of achievement. Find out more by ordering Dr. Keating's book here: https://amzn.to/3p3AKeT SHOW NOTES: 00:00 | Introduction 01:13 | The Power of The Scientific Method 11:41 | What is Truth, and Why Does it Matter? 18:17 | The Scientific Method: Inductive vs. Deductive 29:31 | Brian's Origin Story 39:11 | Losing the Nobel Prize 47:47 | What Drove Brian to Aim At a Nobel Prize 1:00:46 | Brian's Quest Takes a Turn For The Worse 1:09:53 | Into the Impossible: Behind the Title 1:20:01 | Disproportionate Returns & The Curse of Knowledge 1:29:48 | The Key to Pursuing Something Grand 1:32:59 | Scientific Pursuit, Happiness, & Fulfillment 1:50:14 | The Epistemic Approach to Problem-Solving SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The risk of a nuclear exchange may never have been as acute as it is now. The war in Ukraine does not want to end and Putin is threatening to use nuclear missiles, people die every day in the Middle East in bomb attacks and in Syria, the interests of the major nuclear powers are affected. In view of this threat, members of the Japanese volunteer group from Nagasaki, which was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize, are coming forward. They want to remind all politicians what nuclear war really is like. - Die Gefahr eines nuklearen Schlagabtausches war möglicherweise noch nie so akut wie jetzt. Der Ukrainekrieg will kein Ende nehmen und Putin droht mit dem Einsatz von Atomraketen, im Mittleren Osten sterben bei Bombenangriffen täglich Menschen und in Syrien sind die Interessen der atomaren Großmächte tangiert. Angesichts dieser Bedrohung melden sich Mitglieder der japanischen Freiwilligengruppe aus Nagasaki, die mit dem diesjährigen Friedensnobelpreis ausgezeichnet wurde. Die Überblenden des Atombombenabwurfs auf ihre Stadt wollen alle Politiker daran erinnern, was der Nuklearkrieg wirklich ist.
James Robinson is winning the Nobel Prize for Economics this year alongside his co-author Daron Acemoglu and fellow economist, Simon Johnson.This is obviously extremely exciting for him, but as well selfishly, rather exciting for me… because in episode 24, James Robinson was one of the first people I ever interviewed for this podcast. James co-wrote an outrageously successful book in 2012 called - ‘Why Nations Fail' - which is the work for which James has won the Nobel Prize and as well, was the subject of this interview. Why Nations Fail introduces an extractive versus inclusive institutions framework that does an unreasonable amount of heavy lifting to explain the distributed economic prosperity between countries.And just fair warning, it is one of the first interviews I ever did, so it may feel quite a bit different to those more recently - but bare with me and endure my enthusiasm as James reveals where the catalyst for the inclusive/extractive framework comes from, a very hot take on corruption, James's work as a developmental economist and a whole lot more. It's also been a while since Ive made a general appeal for pumping that good juice. But if a Nobel Prize winner isn't a reason why, then there aren't any left. The ability for me to get the guests I want, and grow the show as I ambition, is all downstream of how many followers on Apple and Spotify I have, but as well, how many reviews on Apple and Spotify I have. So I ask, hat in hand, to please bring that Christmas cheer and pump a 5 star review into whichever platform it is that you listen on.
Yisrael (Robert) Aumann is an Israeli-American mathematician and Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to game theory, Aumann's work has influenced fields ranging from economics to political science. His research on repeated games and conflict resolution offers deep insights into cooperation and strategic decision-making. A dedicated professor emeritus at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Aumann remains active in the academic community, sharing his wisdom on mathematics, philosophy, and human behavior. Chapters: • Childhood and early influences • Making Aliyah and losing his son Shlomo HY"D • Career Joureny • Winning the Nobel prize Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at yaakovwolff@gmail.com with feedback, questions, comments. Click Here to check out Sichot on the Parsha from Rav Moshe Stav
Join host Paul Johnson on New Frontiers for an in-depth conversation with Nobel Prize winner and acclaimed economist Professor James Robinson. In this episode, Paul and James explore themes from Robinson's transformative book, Why Nations Fail. They discuss the critical role of inclusive versus extractive institutions and how these structures influence the prosperity of nations. With insightful perspectives on the U.S., China, Nigeria, and other countries, the conversation highlights how empowering individuals and fostering innovation can shape nations' futures.
This week's episode tackles some of the most pressing economic issues before the upcoming election. We dive into both presidential candidates' economic proposals and how policies like tariffs, price controls, and intervention in the Federal Reserve are creating concern among economists. We also explore policymakers' attempts to control prices and quantities of goods, the ongoing debate over school choice, and how the Nobel Prize in Economics brings new perspectives on prosperity and immigration. Watch the episode on YouTube below, listen to it on Apple Podcast or Spotify, visit my website for more information, and get show notes at www.vanceginn.substack.com.
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
CU Boulder Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech discusses his new book, The Catalyst, RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets Tom Cech is our featured interview for the KGNU Fall Membership Drive. Thank you to listeners who are contributing funds to help our volunteer powered, noncommercial, community radio station. If you like what … Continue reading "CU Boulder Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech & “The Catalyst”"
Professor James Robinson, The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies; Institute Director, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, joins John Williams to talk about winning the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences. Professor Robinson tells John that he hadn’t really thought about winning the Nobel Prize, […]
James Robinson, a political scientist and economist, is the Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at The University of Chicago. Robinson is the co-author, with Daron Acemoglu, of Why Nations Fail and The Narrow Corridor. Today, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that it would award the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to James Robinson, Daron Acemoglu, and Simon Johnson “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.” In this week's conversation, originally released in 2019, Yascha Mounk and James Robinson discuss the importance of political institutions; the roots of freedom and prosperity; and how citizens can beat the historical odds to improve their countries. This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including how scientists found the DNA of human victims in the teeth of a lion, how electrically conductive stitches can be used to speed up healing, and this year's Nobel Prize Winners explained. Plus, an in-depth look at what scientists are doing to tackle brain injuries.
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 16 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Gary Ruvkun - Nobel Laureate and Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical SchoolGeoffrey Hinton - Nobel Laureate and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto Sir Demis Hassabis - Nobel Laureate and CEO of Google's Deep Mind Will Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru John Morales - Chief Meteorologist at WTVJ in Miami Michael Brennan - Director of the US's National Hurricane Centre Ron DeSantis - Governor of the State of Florida Professor Dr David Spiegelhalter - Statistician in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences at the University of CambridgeBrian Cox - Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester's School of Physics and Astronomy, Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science.Tony Juniper - Chair of Natural England Dr Romain Pizzi - Royal College of Surgeons Recognised Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine Mark Habben - Director of Zoo Operations at the Wildlife Trust Contact us over at X or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 9th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell
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“Cell division is fundamental to the growth of every living thing and when it goes wrong and is out of control this is the basis for all cancers and understanding this process is important,” explained Sir Paul Nurse. When it comes to understanding the fundamentals of cell division and the cancer connection, Sir Paul is a world-renowned expert and pioneer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001. In this podcast, he explained the ideas that sparked his ground-breaking research and how his findings gave scientists around the world the insight and tools they needed to develop advanced cancer therapeutics such as immunotherapy. Sir Paul is adept at explaining his work and the complexities of science in easy-to-understand language, combined with his keen intellect, modesty and a warm sense of humor. He's someone you will enjoy spending time with. As a young scientist, Sir Paul said he knew there would be a lot of ups and downs, and he was determined “to study something important and what is more fundamental than the process that is the basis of all growth … I didn't do this to cure cancer, but to understand the principles behind dividing cells and I thought by understanding this it would have implications for cancer and other diseases.” Sir Paul, director and chief executive of the Francis Crick Institute in London, was recently in Columbus as the recipient of the 26th Annual Herbert and Maxime Block Memorial Lectureship Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer. In addition to delivering a lecture, the Block Lectureship includes a mentor/mentee collaboration between Sir Paul and Li-Chun Tu, PhD, an Ohio State and OSUCCC-James assistant professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology. Dr. Tu joined the second half of this podcast, and described her work in genetics. Sir Paul and Dr. Tu look forward to working together. “I truly believe he will give me such good advice,” Dr. Tu said.
After blowing the Panthers out in week 1 and the Cowboys out in week 2, Bobby thinks the Saints are the greatest team ever. Former NFL quarterback, Matt Cassel is in the studio to talk about his days at USC with Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, the time Bill Belichick told him to shut the F up, hiring an agent last minute before the draft, and much more! Plus, Bobby reads through a list of lg Nobel winners that may have you thinking deep. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @BobbyBonesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @ReidYarberry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After blowing the Panthers out in week 1 and the Cowboys out in week 2, Bobby thinks the Saints are the greatest team ever. Former NFL quarterback, Matt Cassel is in the studio to talk about his days at USC with Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, the time Bill Belichick told him to shut the F up, hiring an agent last minute before the draft, and much more! Plus, Bobby reads through a list of lg Nobel winners that may have you thinking deep. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App today: https://dkng.co/bobbysports If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. N/A in NH/OR/ON. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Follow the Show: @BobbyBonesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @ReidYarberry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet William James Sydis, the “smartest man who lived.” Sydis' IQ score is estimated by some, to be somewhere between 50 and 100 points greater than that of Albert Einstein. By the time he was just 18 months old, Sydis was able to read The New York Times. At age 2, he taught himself Latin, and by age 6, he was fluent in eight languages, including Greek, French, Russian, German, and Hebrew. Sidis is not a household name, but he was an extraordinary individual whose brilliance often went unnoticed. Let's explore the life of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood prodigies of the 20th century, along with Albert Einstein, and the history of IQ testing. It's a battle of the brains today on Found Objects podcast.Follow us on Instagram:Instagram.com/katybellotteSOURCES:Albert Einstein – Biographical. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Prize Outreach AB 2024. Wed. 21 Aug 2024.Anglis, Jaclyn. “The Surprisingly Tragic Story of the Smartest Man Who Ever Lived.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 2 June 2024, allthatsinteresting.com/william-james-sidis.Barbas, Samantha. “The Sidis Case and the Origins of Modern Privacy Law.” Columbia Journal of Law & the Arts, 2012, pp. 21–69, https://doi.org/10.7916/D8M335S5.Cherry, Kendra. “Why Alfred Binet Developed IQ Testing for Students.” Verywell Mind, 13 Mar. 2023, www.verywellmind.com/history-of-intelligence-testing-2795581.Dombrowski, Stefan C. “The Dark History of IQ Tests.” TED, TED-Ed, 2020, ed.ted.com/lessons/the-dark-history-of-iq-tests-stefan-c-dombrowski.NPR Staff. “Meet William James Sidis: The Smartest Guy Ever?” NPR, NPR, 23 Jan. 2011, www.npr.org/2011/01/23/132737060/meet-william-james-sidis-the-smartest-guy-ever.Piccotti, Tyler, and Biography.com Editors. “Albert Einstein: Biography, Physicist, Nobel Prize Winner.” Biography.Com, 20 July 2023, www.biography.com/scientists/albert-einstein. “William James Sidis.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2024, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_James_Sidis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What does it mean to go “into the impossible”? For Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it's all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of. In his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this question through the lens of the pursuit of one of humanity's highest achievements: The Nobel Prize. Today's episode is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the scientific method and first principles thinking, to the motivations that drive people to pursue the highest level of achievement. [Original air date: 12-21-21]. Find out more by ordering Dr. Keating's book here: https://amzn.to/3p3AKeT SHOW NOTES: 00:00 | Introduction 01:13 | The Power of The Scientific Method 11:41 | What is Truth, and Why Does it Matter? 18:17 | The Scientific Method: Inductive vs. Deductive 29:31 | Brian's Origin Story 39:11 | Losing the Nobel Prize 47:47 | What Drove Brian to Aim At a Nobel Prize 1:00:46 | Brian's Quest Takes a Turn For The Worse 1:09:53 | Into the Impossible: Behind the Title 1:20:01 | Disproportionate Returns & The Curse of Knowledge 1:29:48 | The Key to Pursuing Something Grand 1:32:59 | Scientific Pursuit, Happiness, & Fulfillment 1:50:14 | The Epistemic Approach to Problem-Solving CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at https://impacttheory.co/shopifyITpodsept Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/rangeroverITpodsept Butcherbox: Go to https://impacttheory.co/butcherboxpodSept24 and use code IMPACT at checkout to earn a free protein in every box for a YEAR, plus an exclusive discount off on your first box. Navage: Get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order, but only by going to https://impacttheory.co/navageITpodsept24 Netsuite: Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://impacttheory.co/netsuiteITsept AG1: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://www.drinkag1.com/impact Aura: Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/impact to start your free two-week trial. FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On average, science scores have been falling globally for over a decade. What can be done to improve the quality of science teaching? In this episode of Top Class, Nobel Prize winning physicist Carl Weiman, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Education at Stanford University, and Yidan Prize winner, tells OECD Editor Duncan Crawford that current science teaching techniques are often ineffective. He argues that traditional lectures need to be ditched in favour of more active learning methods. Learn more about global science scores in the latest PISA report here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2022-results-volume-i_53f23881-en.html Learn more about The Yidan Prize here: yidanprize.org
Join astrophysicist Hugh Ross and one of America's most famous cosmologists, Brian Keating, as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence Hugh and Brian discuss research on the polarization signals in the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR)—the radiation left over from the cosmic creation event—that Brian conducted on the BICEP, BICEP2, POLARBEAR2, and Simons Array telescopes. They also discuss the significance of the polarization signals in establishing what kind of inflation event occurred at the tiniest fraction of a second after the universe's beginning and the ongoing quest to gather more data on the polarization of the CMBR as a tool to learn more about the beginning and design of the universe. Brian also briefly describes his spiritual journey: a member of a Catholic church during his youth, becoming an atheist, and now a devout Jew in practice but an agnostic in belief. Links and Resources Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner
Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus pioneered micro loans as a tool to fight poverty. Now prosecutors in Bangladesh have linked him and his colleagues to a dizzying number of crimes, including embezzlement and laundering millions of dollars. Today on The Big Take Asia, host K. Oanh Ha speaks to Bloomberg's Kai Schultz about the complicated saga and what implications Yunus's case has for Bangladesh, one of the fastest growing economies. We also hear from Yunus himself, who talks about the rift between him and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and the personal impact of the legal drama. Read more: Why the Nobel-Laureate Pioneer of Microfinance Risks Life in Jail Big Money Backs Tiny Loans That Lead to Debt, Despair and Even SuicideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In May 1991 I walked into Keenan's Bar in Crossmaglen, South Armagh with a superstar American economist who would go on to win the Nobel Prize for a chat about global monetary policy. Joe Stiglitz and myself must have cut two odd figures for the locals...this was South Armagh, at the height of the troubles after all, maybe not the normal chat in Keenans but the barman didn't bat an eyelid. Against the background noise of British Army helicopters taking off from the largest and most fortified base in the North, that conversation changed my professional life. Thirty years later we picked up the discussion where we left off. I hope you enjoy the chat. Maybe it's time to head back to 'Cross for another natter. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Former President of the Royal Society, a structural biologist at the University of Cambridge and author. Scientific and public interest into anti-aging has reached an all time high. With this has come a series of medical breakthroughs, as well as a detailed understanding of promising mechanisms that need to be targeted to slow down the aging process. However, there has also been a proliferation of misinformation, ineffective treatments and speculative claims, such as individuals suggesting that they may never die. To sort the fact from the fiction, we invited Venki on to share his thoughts on the current state of the anti-aging movement. 00:00 - Why enter the conversation? 03:15 - Is the desire to live forever a modern phenomena? 05:45 - Where does the state of the anti-aging field lay? 07:30 - Should we tackle specific diseases or aging? 12:20 - Should aging be classified as a disease? 14:10 - Is aging inevitable? 15:10 - What is the maximum age that we could live to? 17:45 - Would we live forever if we eradicated all disease? 19:30 - Metformin, NAD boosters, NMN, Rapamycin - effective or not? 27:20 - Are blood transfusions effective? 30:10 - What actually causes aging? 33:01 - What happens when we die? 34:30 - Hormesis, Exercise, Diet & Sleep 42:10 - Venki's opinion on the anti-aging community and death 45:10 - Philosophical ideas on death 47:10 - Connect with Venki 49:50 - What makes a life worth living Connect with Venki: Why We Die: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Die-S... Profile: https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-... Connect with us: youtube.com/freedompact Instagram.com/freedompact twitter.com/freedompactpod TikTok.com/personaldevelopment
Order Dr. Bob Lefkowitz's book here.2012 Nobel Prize winner and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University Dr. Bob Lefkowitz joins this week's show to discuss the importance of loving the work over awards, entering each work day with optimism, and the power of mentoring. Learn more about Dr. Lefkowitz's work here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE!
Order Dr. Bob Lefkowitz's book here.2012 Nobel Prize winner and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University Dr. Bob Lefkowitz joins this week's show to discuss the importance of loving the work over awards, entering each work day with optimism, and the power of mentoring. Learn more about Dr. Lefkowitz's work here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE!
Things got heated when Donald Trump's defense team cross-examined his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen in the former president's hush money trial today. China is reacting to President Joe Biden announcing a tariff hike on some Chinese imports. The Secretary of State visited Kyiv at a crucial point in the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN is investigating an attack that killed a staff member in southern Gaza. Finally, author Alice Munro, who was hailed for her mastery of short stories and literature, has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elite university campuses are fraught with tension as students clash with each other and college administrations over the Israel-Hamas War. Over 100 students have been arrested from pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Yale, NYU, and Columbia campuses, videos of brazen antisemitism have gone viral, and one Rabbi in Columbia's community encouraged Jewish students to go home for their own safety. NYC Rabbi David Ingber explains the escalations and safety concerns, while donor and Columbia Business School alumnus Leon Cooperman discusses the responsibilities of higher education institutions. Plus, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz maps out the Federal Reserve's road ahead, and Elon Musk is at odds with Australia's Prime Minister over posts on X. Rabbi David Ingber - 12:11Leon Cooperman - 22:44Joseph Stiglitz - 26:26 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
The Hubble Tension is one of the most exciting mysteries in modern day science. Different methods give different results for the expansion of the Universe. So, how can we solve this and can James Webb help us with that? Or will it make things even worse? Finding out with Physics Nobel Prize laureate, Dr Adam Riess.
One of the smartest people in history, the author of Losing the Nobel Prize and Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner - and he did almost win the Nobel Prize. Maybe he will one day do it. - Professor Brian Keating, physicist extraordinaire!We've divided this conversation in two because first, I was really curious about black holes, wormholes, and the beginning of the universe. So we talk about that and he answers some of my questions, which I'm sure some of you might have as well, once you hear them. Next Friday, we have part two on just the weird things he's seen on college campuses lately. We also talk in general about when it is worth giving up on a goal or a life path. Here's part one, all about the mysteries of the cosmos with Brian Keating!------------Discussion on IQ and Intelligence [00:01:30]: The interview begins with a discussion about the perception of high IQ and its social implications, comparing it to questions on platforms like Quora.History of the Alphabet and Rosetta Stone [00:02:33 - 00:03:59]: They explore the history of the alphabet, particularly its Phoenician and Hebrew origins, and delve into the story and skepticism around the Rosetta Stone.Webb Telescope Discovery and Black Holes [00:03:59 - 00:05:44]: The conversation shifts to a recent Webb Telescope discovery of a massive black hole, discussing its implications for our understanding of the universe and the concept of primordial black holes.Concepts of Space-Time and Black Holes [00:05:44 - 00:08:01]: Keating explains the idealized form of a black hole and the inseparability of space and time in the context of Einstein's theories.Relationship Between Time and Gravity [00:08:01 - 00:12:37]: They discuss the complex relationship between time and gravity, particularly how it is influenced by the presence of massive objects like black holes.Theories of the Universe and Dark Matter [00:12:37 - 00:17:03]: The interview covers various theories about the origin and nature of the universe, including speculations on dark matter and its potential origins.Einstein's Theories and Mercury's Orbit [00:17:03 - 00:29:50]: Keating elaborates on Einstein's contributions to physics, particularly how his theories explained the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit.The Ether Theory and Propagation of Light [00:29:50 - 00:35:04]: The discussion turns to the historical ether theory and its role in understanding the propagation of light, leading to Einstein's revolutionary ideas.Wormholes, Black Holes, and Universe Theories [00:35:04 - 00:40:23]: They explore the concepts of wormholes and black holes, discussing various theoretical models about the universe, including multi-dimensional theories.Limits of Light Speed and Einstein's Relativity [00:40:23 - 00:44:19]: Keating and Altucher delve into why the speed of light is a fundamental limit and how Einstein's theory of relativity explains this.Future Research and Discoveries in Cosmology [00:44:19 - End]: The interview concludes with discussions on future research directions in cosmology, including the search for primordial waves of gravity and the oldest signals from the Big Bang.------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook
One of the smartest people in history, the author of Losing the Nobel Prize and Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner - and he did almost win the Nobel Prize. Maybe he will one day do it. - Professor Brian Keating, physicist extraordinaire!We've divided this conversation in two because first, I was really curious about black holes, wormholes, and the beginning of the universe. So we talk about that and he answers some of my questions, which I'm sure some of you might have as well, once you hear them. Next Friday, we have part two on just the weird things he's seen on college campuses lately. We also talk in general about when it is worth giving up on a goal or a life path. Here's part one, all about the mysteries of the cosmos with Brian Keating!------------Discussion on IQ and Intelligence [00:01:30]: The interview begins with a discussion about the perception of high IQ and its social implications, comparing it to questions on platforms like Quora.History of the Alphabet and Rosetta Stone [00:02:33 - 00:03:59]: They explore the history of the alphabet, particularly its Phoenician and Hebrew origins, and delve into the story and skepticism around the Rosetta Stone.Webb Telescope Discovery and Black Holes [00:03:59 - 00:05:44]: The conversation shifts to a recent Webb Telescope discovery of a massive black hole, discussing its implications for our understanding of the universe and the concept of primordial black holes.Concepts of Space-Time and Black Holes [00:05:44 - 00:08:01]: Keating explains the idealized form of a black hole and the inseparability of space and time in the context of Einstein's theories.Relationship Between Time and Gravity [00:08:01 - 00:12:37]: They discuss the complex relationship between time and gravity, particularly how it is influenced by the presence of massive objects like black holes.Theories of the Universe and Dark Matter [00:12:37 - 00:17:03]: The interview covers various theories about the origin and nature of the universe, including speculations on dark matter and its potential origins.Einstein's Theories and Mercury's Orbit [00:17:03 - 00:29:50]: Keating elaborates on Einstein's contributions to physics, particularly how his theories explained the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit.The Ether Theory and Propagation of Light [00:29:50 - 00:35:04]: The discussion turns to the historical ether theory and its role in understanding the propagation of light, leading to Einstein's revolutionary ideas.Wormholes, Black Holes, and Universe Theories [00:35:04 - 00:40:23]: They explore the concepts of wormholes and black holes, discussing various theoretical models about the universe, including multi-dimensional theories.Limits of Light Speed and Einstein's Relativity [00:40:23 - 00:44:19]: Keating and Altucher delve into why the speed of light is a fundamental limit and how Einstein's theory of relativity explains this.Future Research and Discoveries in Cosmology [00:44:19 - End]: The interview concludes with discussions on future research directions in cosmology, including the search for primordial waves of gravity and the oldest signals from the Big Bang.------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much...
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When it comes to public controversies, a handful of phrases have become de facto “conversation stoppers.” One of these is “scientists say...” Well, last year, a quantum physicist named John F. Clauser won the Nobel Prize. If anyone has earned the right to make debate-stopping claims about science, it's a Nobel Prize-winning physicist. However, according to The Washington Post, Clauser does not believe humans are facing imminent extinction due to fossil fuels. This view puts him at odds with what the Post calls the “scientific consensus,” implying that he's lost all authority as a scientist. This is the danger of the postmodern habit of making truth claims dependent on the community that makes them. “The science says” isn't a mic drop if a scientist says something else. Consensus, even scientific consensus, should not shortcut the pursuit of truth. A better and more honest approach is the scientific method, in which our theories and ideas are constantly questioned and tested to discover what is true.
Brian Keating is a cosmologist, professor of physics at UC San Diego, host of the podcast "Into the Impossible with Brian Keating," and author of several books, including "Losing the Nobel Prize" and "Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner." https://briankeating.com/