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100 - What is Light? A Journey from Ancient Philosophy to Quantum Physics
Modern physics tells us a lot about light; that it's both a wave and a particle, and that it sets the speed limit of the universe, for example. But how did we come to understand light in this way?In Dan's first solo episode, he takes us through theories of light through the ages, ... Show More
36m 41s
Aug 3
99 - The 7 Most Exciting Developments in Physics Today + a WTU Update
It's been a while! To make up for lost time, today's episode is a rundown of all the physics news you should know. Hear what is keeping physicists at the edge of their seat, and what physics news you should keep your eyes out for in the coming years.Also, this episode comes with ... Show More
36m 7s
Jul 2022
Is the Universe a Simulation?
What if everything around you, the people, the places, even your own thoughts, was coded into existence?The simulation theory isn't just science fiction anymore. Some of the greatest minds in physics, philosophy, and technology believe there is a real probability that our entire ... Show More
14m 10s
Jun 2020
Simulation theory , do we live in a simulated reality
On today's episode we are going to talk about the possibility that we may live in a simulated reality,
simulated reality is the theory that reality may be simulated and we are living out our lives inside a computer program controlled by some higher power , and our version of real ... Show More
22m 18s
Jan 2022
Are we living in a simulation?
Sean Illing talks with philosopher David Chalmers about virtual worlds and the nature of reality, and other topics that stem from Chalmers's new book Reality+. In this far-reaching discussion, Sean and Prof. Chalmers get into the makeup of human consciousness, the question of whe ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
ScienceStuff, with Jorge Cham
Are we living in a simulation? What's the future of AI? How can humans understand the past, present, and future of the universe -- assuming, of course, that time exists? In this interview segment, Ben, Matt and Noel welcome special guest Dr. Jorge Cham, the creator of the new hit ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
SIMULATION THEORY & THE PRISON PLANET: WHO BUILT OUR INVISIBLE PRISON?
Are We Trapped in a Cosmic Illusion?"What if everything you know—your life, your memories, your very existence—is nothing more than a complex simulation? What if Earth itself isn’t just a planet, but a carefully designed prison, locking humanity in an invisible cage?In this mind- ... Show More
8m 52s
Dec 2021
Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick Bostrom
<p>Are we in a simulation? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory, consciousness, and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix? </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this ent ... Show More
53m 48s
