For centuries, scientists have grappled with the most fundamental question of them all - what is reality?
Is it a matter of common sense? Or can God or some higher being only know? And what was there before the Big Bang created the world we live in?
Einstein revolutionised our way of thinking - and then came along the wild world of quantum physics, whe ... Show More
Jul 6
“You’re CHEATING!” FIFA Trump Scandal, Taylor Swift Wedding & America 250 | With Megyn Kelly
There were two enormous national events in the United States this weekend; both drew a global audience and delivered box office entertainment. The first was America’s 250th birthday celebrations. The second was Taylor Swift’s wedding. And somehow, in a way surely only he can, Pre ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2022
Cosmic Queries – The Biggest Ideas in the Universe with Sean Carroll
<p>How does physics impact our free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Negin Farsad discuss quantum mechanics, parallel universes, and the theory of everything with theoretical physicist and author of <i>The Biggest Ideas in the Universe</i>, Sean Carroll. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ ... Show More
49m 24s
Feb 2023
#124 — In Search of Reality
Sam Harris speaks with Sean Carroll about our understanding of reality. They discuss consciousness, quantum mechanics, the arrow of time, free will, facts and values, and other topics. Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist at CalTech. He received his PhD from Harvard University ... Show More
42m 21s
Apr 2024
Is Richard Wrong about Religion in Society?
This episode features the eminent scientist, Prof. Martin Rees, as he joins me in traversing the worlds of physics and biology. Together, he and I grapple with the profound complexities of understanding reality, from contemplating multiple dimensions to exploring the implications ... Show More
35 m