Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • Brian Keating is an experimental physicist at the UCSD, author of Losing the Nobel Prize, and host of the Into the Impossible podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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    OUTLINE:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:27 - Telescope
    5:51 - Beginning of the universe
    26:04 - Science and the Soviet Union
    31:30 - What it's like to be a scientist
    50:26 - Age of the universe
    53:17 - Expansion of the universe
    1:01:18 - Gravitational waves
    1:04:30 - BICEP
    1:29:45 - Nobel prize
    1:52:47 - Joe Rogan
    2:00:02 - Recognition in science
    2:08:11 - Curiosity
    2:15:59 - Losing the Nobel Prize
    2:28:53 - Galileo Galilei
    2:47:41 - Eric Weinstein
    3:06:01 - Scientific community
    3:23:42 - James Webb telescope
    3:28:42 - Panspermia
    3:32:12 - Origin of life
    3:37:40 - Aliens
    3:43:22 - Death and purpose
    3:47:34 - God
    3:53:30 - Power
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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  2 года назад +462

    Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
    0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
    - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off
    - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil
    - Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off
    - MasterClass: masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off
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    0:27 - Telescope
    5:51 - Beginning of the universe
    26:04 - Science and the Soviet Union
    31:30 - What it's like to be a scientist
    50:26 - Age of the universe
    53:17 - Expansion of the universe
    1:01:18 - Gravitational waves
    1:04:30 - BICEP
    1:29:45 - Nobel prize
    1:52:47 - Joe Rogan
    2:00:02 - Recognition in science
    2:08:11 - Curiosity
    2:15:59 - Losing the Nobel Prize
    2:28:53 - Galileo Galilei
    2:47:41 - Eric Weinstein
    3:06:01 - Scientific community
    3:23:42 - James Webb telescope
    3:28:42 - Panspermia
    3:32:12 - Origin of life
    3:37:40 - Aliens
    3:43:22 - Death and purpose
    3:47:34 - God
    3:53:30 - Power

    • @RayWest46
      @RayWest46 2 года назад +19

      I can listen to this type of conversation over an over again. Please bring him back on in the future and or more people from his field of study.

    • @shaun906
      @shaun906 2 года назад +8

      I don't know if I've reached critical mass of information from both your podcasts, but this was my favourite and most understood yet! loved it!

    • @jetnavigator
      @jetnavigator 2 года назад +7

      Wow that Pfizer CEO interview is something special. I think that CNN would do a tougher interview will Hilary Clinton...

    • @117SympathyForTheDevil
      @117SympathyForTheDevil 2 года назад +4

      Febb15 2022🥵🥵🍻🍻

    • @jimsteen911
      @jimsteen911 2 года назад +4

      @@shaun906 go to his channel man. I love the guy.

  • @DrBrianKeating
    @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +2384

    Thanks Lex. This is a bucket list interview for me. I hope the bucket doesn’t get kicked for many years however. I loved the opportunity to share time with you and bask in your unique blend of humanity, humility, and curiosity. Thrive my brother AD ASTRA!

    • @0fuxTaken
      @0fuxTaken 2 года назад +75

      Thanks, Dr. Keating. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

    • @roberthodgins6584
      @roberthodgins6584 2 года назад +47

      Damn, was hoping you would smash the longest interview record, currently held by Jamie Metzl. Lol

    • @MillerKevinG
      @MillerKevinG 2 года назад +27

      Loving it so far! Sorry to be the pedant who points out that SpaceX does not use solid rocket motors. 😅

    • @andanssas
      @andanssas 2 года назад +22

      As a long time listener (and learner) of both your podcasts, I loved that you finally met up!
      Hope you continue these great talks for filling that bucket with more rounds to satiate our unquenchable thirst!

    • @maddog1011
      @maddog1011 2 года назад +9

      After listening to this interview I now understand why scientists are considered horrible communicators. I have no idea what this person being interviewed was talking about.

  • @michaelcook6855
    @michaelcook6855 7 месяцев назад +112

    Many nights I fall asleep re-listening to your previous podcasts. I’ve often had the most incredible and hyper realistic dreams into which I’m obviously going in and out of listening and dreaming and, invariably part of what is being discussed becomes part of my dream. Some of the scenes and characters that have plaid out have been amazing… from childhood to current concerns to the possibilities of the future. I love your podcasts.

    • @briangray6091
      @briangray6091 7 месяцев назад +3

      😮

    • @drangusgrangus
      @drangusgrangus 6 месяцев назад +8

      I just had an awful nightmare to this and in it I couldn’t turn off the podcast!

    • @jacobeller
      @jacobeller 5 месяцев назад +7

      ¡Bro!
      SAME EXACT THING HERE! If I fall asleep to Dr. Keating and Lex I'm pretty much in a Planetarium getting a free movie!

    • @TheClaptonisgod1
      @TheClaptonisgod1 3 месяца назад +2

      I had this last night. ❤

    • @biggieb8900
      @biggieb8900 2 месяца назад +7

      I just woke up from this. It involved me stealing an old Finnish submarine to escape a laboratory contaminated with some sentient goo with my cat....idk.

  • @murthi1987
    @murthi1987 4 месяца назад +26

    Brian is like this charismatic and funny science teacher who makes you love science . Thank you for this great episode . Probably on my top ten lex episodes thank u

  • @connormatthews522
    @connormatthews522 Год назад +60

    Man this flows so well, Brian came with no fixed intentions, just flows between topics effortlessly and engages in return

  • @bloodh4wk87
    @bloodh4wk87 2 года назад +407

    I was a huge JRE fan, and watched about 80% of the episodes in full. The last two years I've lost interest to the point of only watching 1 in 30 episodes very rarely. I'm not sure if it's because of Joe, because of the guests, or that I've changed, or even as simple as you can only listen to the same person talk for so long. I always enjoyed the episodes with Lex, and while I knew this podcast existed, I never sought it out. It came across my feed, and I've watched a couple episodes including one with his father Alexander Fridman, Elon Musk, and Sam Harris. I'm so happy I did, as I now have a wonderful backlog of episodes to watch of my new favorite podcast. Keep up the awesome work Lex! Cheers!

    • @00OG
      @00OG 2 года назад +36

      Same man. Now have watched 80% of these. Old jre days were epic. The portal is great too if havent checked it yet.

    • @lukechristie9971
      @lukechristie9971 2 года назад +72

      I gave up on Joe for the most part too. Too much COVID talk and none of that curiosity and humour as in the old episodes. I hope Joe gets his mojo back one day...but Lex is the man.

    • @iejeecee
      @iejeecee 2 года назад +56

      Ah the internet way of praising someone only to shit on somebody else at the same time for no reason.

    • @tinman652
      @tinman652 2 года назад +2

      Same here.

    • @dawsonb12isawesome
      @dawsonb12isawesome 2 года назад +7

      @@lukechristie9971 I think he will get back to it after all this covid stuff blows over. He probably just felt the responsibility to bring on experts to discuss everything going on, just as Lex has brought on the Fizer CEO and Jay Bhattacharya.

  • @BarackObamaJedi
    @BarackObamaJedi Год назад +65

    Man, many of Lex's interview are just timeless. He almost unfailingly finds the right chemistry and humour with the guest, as with the depth and uniqueness of questions he asks them

  • @xxHEADSHOTTxx
    @xxHEADSHOTTxx 9 месяцев назад +15

    "If you're a Pollock and you're painting chaos, it's much more comforting to see that they can paint an accurate picture" was so true, same reason I love aphex twin's piano pieces

    • @rorykeegan1895
      @rorykeegan1895 3 месяца назад +2

      Only problem being of course that Pollock didn't paint chaos. Pollack's are remarkably structured ... Look again.

    • @xxHEADSHOTTxx
      @xxHEADSHOTTxx 3 месяца назад

      theres always one@@rorykeegan1895

  • @Fjolvarr
    @Fjolvarr 9 месяцев назад +7

    When you got to the Joe Rogan part and started talking about this... toxic competition in academic science, it really made me think of my journey in grad school. Everyone was very quick to tear down others achievements or diminish others. Like, I love competition but for whatever reason the environment felt like it lost the excitement for actual science, and was instead just about frustration, anger, and jealousy towards others all the time and it didnt really help my already horrible mental health.

  • @erika3174
    @erika3174 2 года назад +82

    This guy cracks me up! Lex is not appreciating his jokes enough. Great episode. We need a round 2!

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +17

      i hope so! *_Thanks so much!_*

    • @subneo61
      @subneo61 Год назад +7

      2:21:05 like here lol almost fell of my chair working on PC hahah

    • @tomaszwota1465
      @tomaszwota1465 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@subneo61 Good find, I imagine I almost woke my neighbors with laughter, hopefully I muffled myself enough, though!

    • @winstonchen8553
      @winstonchen8553 6 месяцев назад

      6,ttT t

    • @KimberlySmith14
      @KimberlySmith14 3 месяца назад +2

      Lex is perfect, thank you.

  • @EventHorizonShow
    @EventHorizonShow 2 года назад +428

    Great episode Lex. Brian is fantastic and getting to see him in a one on one in person discussion is a real treat.

    • @michaelgorby
      @michaelgorby 2 года назад +7

      I suppose... Although, if I had a choice between a single in-person interview and the several remote ones you've done with him, it would be a difficult decision to make :)

    • @TheGunmanChannel
      @TheGunmanChannel 2 года назад +32

      Awesome seeing Event Horizon in the comments section 😀

    • @SamWilson
      @SamWilson 2 года назад +13

      Love you channel bro, keep up the good work yourself

    • @inthefade
      @inthefade 2 года назад +15

      I chose to read this comment in Ana's voice rather than John's.

    • @joedesimone4846
      @joedesimone4846 2 года назад +5

      Lex, I have watched you flourish in an environment that did not seem natural to you early on. You have grown as an interviewer and your ability to probe the angles and edges while injecting occasional humor is entertaining. The content with Keating is fascinating and I feel fortunate to witness brilliance in topics I can only hope to comprehend!

  • @moseslloyd6944
    @moseslloyd6944 Год назад +13

    The only way you're going to get anywhere in life is surround yourself with people smarter than you. this podcast helps a lot. Thank you for this interview it's been so enlightening. I ain't saying I understand everything you are talking about. But I am 100% grateful for it!

    • @aishalotter9995
      @aishalotter9995 3 месяца назад +1

      That is quite a difficult task my friend !!! Here in the U. K. probably a lot harder in the great US of A !

  • @Artlover688
    @Artlover688 Год назад +3

    I didn’t think I was going to be in this podcast and this guy is amazing. I love how humble he is. He is not pretentious at all but extremely smart. If teachers were like this guy students would really learn.

  • @vernonwright7904
    @vernonwright7904 2 года назад +157

    8 minutes 15 seconds in, and I'm grinning like an idiot. Got to love this podcast....

    • @DTL0VER
      @DTL0VER 2 года назад +6

      Best thing on the internet right now

    • @vernonwright7904
      @vernonwright7904 2 года назад +4

      @@palehorserider1407 calm down, take a walk and breath the free air

    • @DTL0VER
      @DTL0VER 2 года назад +3

      @@palehorserider1407 wow…. Can I ask why you’re even looking at these videos, let alone commenting on here if that’s how you feel??? Very odd….

    • @Amuris86
      @Amuris86 2 года назад

      @@gavinr.3170 Removed video

    • @granand
      @granand 2 года назад +1

      @@palehorserider1407 Lied where and what? everything doesn't help to learn or debate.

  • @KevinGandhi
    @KevinGandhi 2 года назад +19

    casually browsing through RUclips and Lex's new podcast pops up. CLICK!

  • @Z20bEn53
    @Z20bEn53 Год назад +55

    I’m a new subscriber- going through old episodes. Each one is such a delight. Thanks Lex for sharing all these beautiful and sublime guests with the world.

    • @jmachorrov
      @jmachorrov 10 месяцев назад

      me too, how can tell him (or who listent to) "the solution" to something, or ask some thing. In the one with David Kipping I have an idea that can help him, not of about what he knows, making simple aditional thing to help him and the team of other project
      I tell you this because maybe you find the way to do this. and help to do it.

  • @guyg5702
    @guyg5702 Год назад +4

    For the experimentalists out there, some mugs get hot in a microwave so be careful. Apparently some ceramics / earthenware have polar components. In my experience it is mostly cheaper mugs

  • @thekevindeucey
    @thekevindeucey 2 года назад +7

    Best quote, "I'm just speaking as a human."
    That really does sum it all up from our perspective.

  • @maserin1
    @maserin1 2 года назад +21

    Thank you for this amazing episode with the marvelous Dr. Keating, Lex! Your podcast, along with Jordan Peterson's, are what is keeping me sane and intellectually stimulated during an extended Covid isolation period. I especially appreciated your commentary about the misguided and myopic tendencies of those in academia when it comes to one-upmanship, the playing of zero-sum games, and knowledge-hoarding. It is one of the principal reasons I abandoned my PhD program in radio astronomy and took a job with a private engineering firm instead. Hearing you and Brian talk with authentic excitement about the true meaning and purpose of scientific inquiry as one of discovery for the betterment of mankind was the biggest breath of fresh air I've experienced in a long while. This is your greatest asset, in my opinion-- even more than your stunning intellect, it is your heart and your humanity that gives you the edge. Never, ever change!

    • @maserin1
      @maserin1 2 года назад +2

      @@kreek22 publish or perish indeed still exists. What I'm talking about is related to that phenomenon, since the priority of many researchers unfortunately lies in being the *first* or the *only* to get credit for an idea. This results in bifurcated research efforts when they could instead join together and share what they know to effect faster advancement. It also means that knowledge that has the power to unlock new and exciting experimentation stays locked in a researcher's brain rather than handed to a budding graduate student for exploration. Fear of losing credit or being seen as the world's foremost expert in some narrow area of the field drove several ego-motivated researchers I once worked with to abstain from knowledge sharing in ways both large and small. I'm not saying people shouldn't get the credit for their ideas, but rather that they shouldn't be *primarily* motivated by this. The goal is human advancement, and we too often lose track of that.

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +2

      *_Thank YOU!!!_*

  • @biggieb8900
    @biggieb8900 Месяц назад +1

    I literally always end up here if I fall asleep with auto play on. It's like my account is magnetically attracted to this one video.

  • @alstud1
    @alstud1 Год назад +5

    I love this interview. As an amateur cosmologist, I recognize the sheer brilliance with which the good Doctor speaks.
    First multiple hour interview I was able to listen to in it's entirety and wish for more at its conclusion.
    I think I have a new Post-Sagan hero/educator.

  • @peterjung4163
    @peterjung4163 2 года назад +12

    I'm always impressed by the fact that your guests have a grasp of the history of science. They are very appreciative of those who came before.

  • @kwameowusu8351
    @kwameowusu8351 2 года назад +24

    This is nice. Enjoy the little nuggets of humor spread out. Thanks Lex and Brian

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +3

      *_Thanks so much!_*

    • @yahya9889
      @yahya9889 Год назад +3

      @@DrBrianKeating i loved the humor throughout the podcast

  • @hiddenleif6854
    @hiddenleif6854 Год назад +4

    This episode in particular is peak Lex Fridman podcast.

  • @commoncents6831
    @commoncents6831 5 месяцев назад +3

    Lex.....The scientists and intelligent and interesting people ARE the celebrities now with the popularity of many many podcasts just like this one its so nice to know we're not alone with what we cherish and prize in society.....I couldnt care less about Hollywood anymore but its all I had outside of talk radio for decades. And you are one of the pillars Lex . Bravo!

  • @jxyeee6525
    @jxyeee6525 2 года назад +39

    I love how humorous Brian is

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +10

      *_Thank YOU!!!_*

    • @trax9987
      @trax9987 2 года назад +3

      He's fantastic, you should follow his channel - into the impossible. Huge fan of his.

    • @morganseppy5180
      @morganseppy5180 2 года назад +4

      I love his dad jokes

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +4

      @@trax9987 th thanks buddy

  • @hellegennes
    @hellegennes 2 года назад +7

    At 1:14:20 Brian says the first man to measure the cicrumference of the Earth was Aristophanes and we are shown a picture of his bust. Aristophanes was a comedy writer. The mathematician who measured the circumference of the Earth was Eratosthenes and he lived. He and Aristoteles were separated by about half a century.

  • @stefanosstamatiadis740
    @stefanosstamatiadis740 Год назад +8

    I saw this podcast in like ten chunks, due to density. The best episode, of the one I have seen. Also one of the best endings.

  • @mattyjmar10
    @mattyjmar10 Год назад +12

    Brian seems like such a fun guy to hang out with. I laughed out loud so hard at his joke: "We would go to synagog twice a year: on Christmas and Easter."

    • @slackerman9758
      @slackerman9758 Год назад +1

      I heard in my head while reading “seems like such a fungi”, lol

    • @silentype3008
      @silentype3008 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@slackerman9758 aww i see what you did there fun-guy

  • @raam294
    @raam294 2 года назад +48

    Keating has a great personality.

    • @56brever
      @56brever 2 года назад +3

      With a bizarre obsession with the nobel prize.

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +8

      Thank *_YOU!!!_*

  • @stockinvestor1
    @stockinvestor1 2 года назад +41

    Brian Keatings podcast is awesome!

  • @genes2311
    @genes2311 Год назад +11

    That was incredible ! Dr Keating is awesome , almost as Lex ! Thanks for this episode.

  • @lowcountry0719
    @lowcountry0719 Год назад +28

    I love this interview. Two great intellects just chatting.

  • @DaveWolfDenver
    @DaveWolfDenver 2 года назад +34

    Watching now... Really enjoyable and informative, I love the free-wheeling nature of the interview/discussion.

  • @MaxxG94
    @MaxxG94 2 года назад +8

    UCSD computational physics alumni here , I remember seeing his course offerings for lower and upper div physics! What a small world

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +3

      Awesome go tritons

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад

      Here's my hillbilly meth head theory of everything. ....drum roll
      Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination (the universe in the beaker)(theory I just made up) you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

  • @jackreacher.
    @jackreacher. 5 месяцев назад +1

    3:49:20 ''...hedonic treadmill....''; This is the single greatest metaphor represented in this podcast. This treadmill epitomizes the striving of our two protagonists, Lex and Bran, in their quest for the great reward through simple pleasure seeking by the eating of beef jerky and krill.

  • @markthompson4859
    @markthompson4859 2 года назад +12

    Hi Lex, Brian. I needed a filler for my morning cuppa joe, and tuned in to this amazing podcast. One of the most important lessons I ever got was that to do something without passion is just like not doing it at all. It was thus the opening lesson I gave to every new group of students I had the privilege of teaching. It doesn't resonate with everyone but for those in which it reverberates so beautifully, the change in confidence, hunger for more knowledge and the ability to pass that passion on throughout their careers and personal lives is what I call a real miracle. People from any walk of life, any corner of the earth, any educational level, financial situation and so on, can achieve great things with that essential ingredient, if you will, as part of their repertoire. Thank you for making my day.

  • @DTL0VER
    @DTL0VER 2 года назад +64

    Thank you for making the internet so amazing. These podcasts are incredible!!!

  • @smirkinmerkin4997
    @smirkinmerkin4997 Год назад

    This was an illuminating conversation. As someone who dropped their career of 15+ years to pursue a new career in science, it appears I'm quite ignorant to this ego-driven side of academia and science. For me, I'd always had a relatively equal interest and aptitude for both art and science, but the random chaos of life made a career in art more achievable for me early on. It wasn't until many years later, when my uncle (a critical positive influence for me as a troubled kid) lost his life to Alzheimer's that I felt compelled to hit the books hard in order to pursue a career in neuroscience. I was so moved by grief, coupled with an overwhelmingly profound sense of responsibility in some way, (because I had the aptitude, I could learn the material), that I felt driven to become the sort of person who could help push the research forward in some way, directly or indirectly.
    This has lead to re-learning a lot of math, brushing up on coding, learning about Ai, machine learning, etc... My point is; until now, the thought of pursuing a career or a field of research based on whether or not one could receive a Nobel Prize has never once crossed my mind. I'm a little disillusioned and disheartened to learn that this is apparently a pervasive attitude in science and academia. Dr. Keating (with all due respect) speaks as though the idea of there being more to life than Nobel prizes and fame is a novel idea that most people aren't aware of. This was surprising to me, and I'm not sure what to make of it. At the very least, I suppose I'll have to be wary of this as I continue my studies and move toward pursuing higher education, and ultimately employment in a scientific field.

  • @spoochymcgoo1616
    @spoochymcgoo1616 6 месяцев назад

    Fell asleep to old LEX Fridman podcasts. Woke up to a guy talking about competing with his father for the Nobel prize. What a way to start the day. Now, I'm ready to take on the laundry and dirty dishes.

  • @sanjaythomas
    @sanjaythomas 2 года назад +49

    Lex - I’ve recently discovered you (in the last year). I really enjoy your style and your humor. This one with Dr Keating was superb. Both you guys are also really funny - keep it up.

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад +2

      If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

    • @little_wonderer9290
      @little_wonderer9290 Год назад +2

      Lex has a certain sensitivity I find really endearing.

  • @kylecrawford2153
    @kylecrawford2153 2 года назад +14

    This deep pondering of the universe and concepts like infinity always bring me to this level of spirituality because as far as you take it - how was it created and what put this process into effect or even just the possibility for existence. Fantastic convo Lex!

    • @richardpotter6313
      @richardpotter6313 2 года назад

      Absolutely !

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад +1

      If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

    • @melfordgopaulsingh9012
      @melfordgopaulsingh9012 Год назад

      God is life, and life is the sun, we could not understand the universe if the sun which gave us life did not exist

  • @garywaters6356
    @garywaters6356 Год назад +5

    Your podcasts are absolutely inspirational. I've over the last week began my amateur astrology with my boys. You make Difference. Thank you. N.j

  • @TheManInTheRing
    @TheManInTheRing 5 месяцев назад +2

    surround yourself with the best people you can find. Lex is a gem and I know he will bring the best to me and thru his guests

  • @dchung726
    @dchung726 2 года назад +11

    Awesome conversation! Keating’s positive energy is infectious. I totally appreciate his enthusiasm, humor, and humility. His attitude really welcomes plebs like myself to approach topics that are intimidating. Clearly, what a wonderful teacher. Thanks for the great content, Lex! 🙏🙏

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +3

      *_Thank YOU!!!_*

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад +1

      If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

  • @amasoja1897
    @amasoja1897 2 года назад +17

    Sometimes watching these podcast can trigger me to cry. I’m unsure if it’s related to the eloquence of the conversation, the fact that I understand so little about the world every time I’m presented with new information, or the fact that everyone else is listening with me. Besos

    • @DevinFriske
      @DevinFriske Год назад

      The world truly is alive and beautiful, all it takes is the chance to stop and perceive it. We rarely in the modern age stop to smell the roses.

    • @wineordie
      @wineordie Год назад

      You are just too sensitive. I could enjoy without crying. 😉

    • @amasoja1897
      @amasoja1897 Год назад

      “One of the reasons for the fear and shame about crying is most of us fear the shame of displaying - or even feeling - strong emotion. I cannot overstate how much this messaging (strong emotion = weakness) still pervades our culture.”
      Hopefully not the first to state to you that crying is okay buddy, wishing the best for you.

  • @matthewcerini699
    @matthewcerini699 Год назад +7

    Brian Keating is a treat! So glad you had him on your show. You continue to get the best. Thanks again Lex.

  • @andrepretorius4702
    @andrepretorius4702 2 месяца назад

    Seriously. Don't know if it's the algorithm but everytime I fall asleep I end up waking to this channel

  • @RobRobJuice
    @RobRobJuice 2 года назад +24

    Looking forward to this one! Also, I hope you're having Jim Keller on soon for round 3. Thanks for the work you put in, Lex.

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +1

      *_Thank YOU!!!_*

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад +1

      If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

  • @crosxroadhxrmony
    @crosxroadhxrmony 2 года назад +11

    This is the only interview-based podcast that I've found actually useful. I don't really understand how people survive in this space just by being empathic. Lex has depth on what he brings to the table and clearly it's not because he comes from a software development background, but because he tries to be something else and better. Keep going with the good work.

  • @josephberardi7917
    @josephberardi7917 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just re-watched this podcast and I am interested in how Brian feels about JWST now, versus his comments in this podcast.

  • @hightechhippie
    @hightechhippie 4 месяца назад

    IDk, is it me or is Brain very skilled at not only making complex topics easy to understand, but he ties scientific principles back to humanity, hes like a philospher or modern sage, except of the Techno cast , or something , again, IDk but I really like listening and learnig from him more than almost anyone I think. Dude, has to be an excellent professor.

  • @JasonMacKenzie
    @JasonMacKenzie 2 года назад +24

    I can’t wait to listen to this! I love Brian.

  • @Heinrick192
    @Heinrick192 2 года назад +3

    My mom used to take me to this science center in my town back when I was young. I remember looking through a telescope and seeing Mars. I will never forget that memory, and the interest in space and astronomy is kindled in me. Highly recommend it for your kids!

  • @nathanmcknight187
    @nathanmcknight187 2 месяца назад

    Funnily enough, 17th century Italian ducati and scudi actually run from the hundreds to the tens of thousands of US dollars today on the collector's market, and they were generally gold or silver coins, not paper currency. Sorry for the pedantry; it was a fantastic interview!

  • @matthewcerini699
    @matthewcerini699 Год назад

    Lex, some older scientists may talk about their pride of happiness for winning awards as a reminder that they contributed to this world, that their life had some value to others. That doesn't mean that they have stopped loving learning, but they may be feeling some guilt for slowing down and enjoying the rest that life can offer. It is sad to step away from your identity in order to let the next generation have their time in the spotlight, but it is the right thing to do. Those older scientists set the stage for the next group and whether or not they get the recognition, they know what role they have played and are proud of it. It is natural to become irrelevant with age due to physical and mental degradation and reliving the past with their peers is in a way both a celebration and their acceptance of the future. You can't be expected to know that as a young person.

  • @indiedrumkid
    @indiedrumkid 2 года назад +17

    Two of my favorites on one podcast!!😍😍🥰🥰
    Much thanks, to both of you for all you do! Keep feeding my brain Fellas!! 🤘🤘

  • @Charles-1
    @Charles-1 2 года назад +13

    Brian Keating is a GOAT. Wish ur section on Aliens was a bit longer

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +2

      Amazing thanks

    • @Charles-1
      @Charles-1 2 года назад

      @@DrBrianKeating Koko the Gorilla knew she was going to die. She said she would take a long nap. Why no discussion on UAPs? :(

  • @dylz2make199
    @dylz2make199 2 месяца назад

    That frozen bottled water in the background just melting away over the course of the interview until it’s room temperature 😂😂😂

  • @chrisfazio9934
    @chrisfazio9934 8 месяцев назад +1

    It’s so great that you finally interviewed Randy from Trailer Park Boys!

  • @_fa_
    @_fa_ 2 года назад +14

    What an interesting conversation!
    Every second of it was incredible!
    I love Lex's humor 👌

  • @OneFinalTipple
    @OneFinalTipple 2 года назад +20

    Brian, you are an awesome guest! It's interesting how you come across slightly differently as a guest compared to as a host on your own podcast. I feel I know you better as a human after listening to you as a guest!

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +9

      Thank *_YOU!!!_*

    • @patrowan7206
      @patrowan7206 2 года назад +5

      ​@@DrBrianKeating
      My perception is similar to OneFinalTipple's, although I was initially put off in your own podcast by the sense of privilege (as in 'spoiled rich kid') you projected. Now, your seemingly limitless mental appetite and curiosity -- including your willingness to entertain alternative viewpoints -- allows me to look past that, and enjoy hearing your thoughts :-)

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +1

      @@patrowan7206 I appreciate the change of heart

  • @RedGuardian787
    @RedGuardian787 Год назад +1

    Keating's clip shot looks like the live action remake for the new Buzz Lightyear lol

  • @isheikh7781
    @isheikh7781 Год назад +14

    Absolutely absorbing conversation between two people who have the words for each explanation and situation.

  • @hazwilliams1
    @hazwilliams1 2 года назад +55

    Brian Keating is Lex's secret twin. Their parents kept him in the attic and only fed him fish heads.

  • @matts9728
    @matts9728 2 года назад +4

    I really applaud you on the bit about Eric. I see you're really working on the ability to push back on statements and not just allow anything to be said as truth.

  • @anandingale8432
    @anandingale8432 Месяц назад +1

    10:01 thousands and thousands of years before Egypt, it is mentioned in Hindu books about cyclic model of universe .. infact even age of universe is calculated in Hindu vedic books

  • @stanwashighski3553
    @stanwashighski3553 Год назад +1

    Lex must only allow relaxing subliminals in his podcasts, the only time I get more than an hour of concurrent sleep is with this podcast on a loop.

  • @jjjccc728
    @jjjccc728 2 года назад +11

    This is one of the best science podcasts I have seen. I was totally absorbed. Brian has never been better. He was on his A game here. Bravo.

  • @trinity7235
    @trinity7235 2 года назад +5

    I think this is one of my favorite episodes yet. I feel like you guys could have talked endlessly! What chemistry

  • @canadyne
    @canadyne 8 месяцев назад

    So listening to this in mid Sept 2023 and they start talking about the age of the universe when Brian mentions that it's well understood around @49:12 and having just listened to some other podcasts where the JWST data is pushing that number back another 12 billion years or so. It's amazing how little we truly know

  • @PhillipLipscomb
    @PhillipLipscomb 2 месяца назад

    I was paid a lot of money by Uncle Sugar to lead a team of Physicists and Engineers to design an Advanced Technology System for our country. It was pricey, so the project was mothballed and they threw me away like garbage. They kicked me off the Plantation as I prefer to call it. Ironically, that same action taken by the government, indirectly led/leads me to listening to this podcast today.

  • @TatooedDoc
    @TatooedDoc Год назад +5

    I didnt know Keating, but after this podcast I believe he is one of the most incredible scientists of our time. i appreciate how he avoids totally blowing off Faith and theology. This is rare in high level scientists. This guy, like Lex has an incredible humility despite their obvious talent. This is so refreshing. It really gives me hope for mankind. The fact these guys do podcasts tell me it is very important to them to share their wonder and excitement with the rest of us. Thank u Lex. Thank u Brian.

  • @sevnsyn
    @sevnsyn 2 года назад +11

    Awesome! Another great informative conversation. Thank you. My curiosity started as a boy looking at dust in the air with light shining on it from the window. I thought about the similarities of the dust and the solar system and universe thinking how does it all work. Today my curiosity is just as great. Because of people like you any person wanting information easily has access to some of the greatest minds. I thank you. A big change from 1970s books. Brian like most of your guest speaks in a way that anyone can follow. And their is pause to google if wanted lmao. I read many books as a teen, Dr. Suess Horton hears a who, Chariots of the gods and a book by Imanuel Velikovsky's Worlds in collision were inspiring. It is wonderful science is openly past the stagnation that has plagued it for centuries. So much is now known but in the big picture it is such a small amount. Again I thank you for the knowledge you bring to all that desires it. I loved Brian's reference to dark side of the moon.. like everyone knows the cover.. scientific greatness!

  • @js3554
    @js3554 2 года назад +5

    Дорогой Lex
    Хочется вас обнять крепко.
    Вы знаете глубоко дьявольскую и прекрасную советскую жизнь, ежика в тумане и лагеря…
    Вижу вас и слушаю с самого начала подкастов. Наслаждение видеть рост. Всё очень важно.Многое нужно слушать ещё и ещё. Смелости вам не занимать. Всегда вам поддержка. Вперёд, дальше 🎈

  • @lorenzo42p
    @lorenzo42p Год назад +1

    I struggle to finish my projects. I'll put a decade of work into a project, but any time I'm seeing finishing it is in sight, I lose sight and get caught up in details, or I lose focus or interest. I enjoy big difficult projects, but I don't like to finish a project. 20-30 years of this, I still struggle.

  • @lukealdrich4780
    @lukealdrich4780 5 дней назад

    Nerd alert scale just broke. Thanks Lex and thanks Mr. Keating. Awesome.

  • @mcdonaldchad
    @mcdonaldchad 2 года назад +4

    I love Lex's 4th-wall break when Brian Keating announced suddenly he doesn't believe in technological life in the universe.

  • @das_it_mane
    @das_it_mane 2 года назад +12

    Lex this was possibly one of your greatest interviews ever. Truly a joy to listen to. Thank you sir

  • @tylersrevenge
    @tylersrevenge 3 месяца назад +1

    Always. Always ends up on Lex Fridstein when I fall asleep playing something

  • @krisbest6405
    @krisbest6405 2 месяца назад

    As a woman who finds it difficult to open packaging l still understood 80% of this ,my daughter a did environmental science in uni. I,m a ET follower.

  • @Ryan-Horgan
    @Ryan-Horgan 2 года назад +10

    Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones.
    Marcus Aurelius

    • @devilsadvocate701
      @devilsadvocate701 2 года назад +1

      Calling yourself an "agnostic"... says nothing about what you believe about the existence of a "god(s)".

    • @MikeVeracity
      @MikeVeracity 2 года назад

      @@devilsadvocate701 Exactly, saying "I don't know" is the most honest reply only agnostics are prone to say.

    • @devilsadvocate701
      @devilsadvocate701 2 года назад

      @@MikeVeracity right, but you either hold a belief that a God exists... or you don't. What do you believe?

  • @danielplainview1
    @danielplainview1 2 года назад +6

    This dude has a very interesting mind and has a tremendously vibrant intellect. His problem seems to be that his focus on himself causes him to get in his own way. Even if portrayed ironically, he cannot help but bring back all of this fascination to his own musings and how he believes he is or ought to be interpreted.

  • @MuliebritySmith
    @MuliebritySmith Год назад +5

    Brian, I love your enthusiasm! You’ve kept us engaged on a good chunk of our drive from DC to Ohio. Thanks, fellas!

  • @peterpemrich6962
    @peterpemrich6962 Месяц назад

    3 things why i love this podcast. His calm demeiner, voice, and guests/topics. Love ya Lex!

  • @Nataspin900
    @Nataspin900 2 года назад +18

    Very nice. I was waiting for an episode like this!

  • @benlas5817
    @benlas5817 2 года назад +9

    Please consider having Hamilton Morris on!

  • @brendalee8694
    @brendalee8694 Год назад +1

    Also I’m new to Lex; EXCELLENT interviewer (you actually listen to your guests and don’t constantly interrupt them like many KUDOS)

  • @MommaARA
    @MommaARA 3 месяца назад

    Everyone is worthy of love. The lack of it causes us to do awful things.

  • @inthefade
    @inthefade Год назад +10

    This is maybe the fourth time I've tackled this conversation. It is so insanely dense, I keep having to come back to it in order to really take in the information. Fantastic talk.

  • @danielwoolman8969
    @danielwoolman8969 2 года назад +30

    The Nobel prize seems more like political tool now more than anything else. Or a social statement.

    • @stretch8390
      @stretch8390 2 года назад +3

      I think that has always been the case, people are just more aware of institutions and organisations holding agendas now.

    • @jamesknapp64
      @jamesknapp64 2 года назад +3

      @@stretch8390 I came to that when Obama won the Peace Prize and stopped caring about it so much. You can hate Bush's war policies all you want, but Obama hadn't even be in office for a month when the nominations were due.

    • @stretch8390
      @stretch8390 2 года назад

      @@jamesknapp64 yeah, and much earlier than that Kissinger getting a peace price. Feynmann summed it up pretty well

    • @jabronisauce6833
      @jabronisauce6833 2 года назад

      It is, like everything there isn't a legitimate award left they're all corrupt and playing heavy favoritism even the pointless things like the Oscars are so damn corrupt lol

    • @haraldtopfer5732
      @haraldtopfer5732 2 года назад

      As with many orders of merit. One should check who usually gets them and which "ranks" are reserved for whom.
      In my country, for example, it was secretly decided in the mid-1990s that 30 medals would go to MPs per legislative term, regardless of whether they had really done something great for the country. This only came out in 2010. I learned about it today.

  • @patrickmullane30
    @patrickmullane30 2 месяца назад

    Theory is the best stumbling method of understanding what is- falling in love with it or the language we invented to explain and understand it is often the very wall in our mind to comprehend

  • @PerfectlyYou13
    @PerfectlyYou13 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love this… “Brian Keating ; teaching me about comedy” “ I have a simple question” haha. Being able to bring humour and humbleness to the table on such topics shows the calibre of the people speaking. The world needs more people like you guys in it. Thank you

  • @MagicScorpio
    @MagicScorpio 2 года назад +25

    3:33:00. This video must have been recorded early December. I’m so glad the JWST has been successful so far.
    It’s within 0.5% away from reaching L2 as we speak and all 344+ points of failure did NOT fail. Origami is complete.
    Plus the launch was so successful that it’s lifespan could be almost double the estimated 5-10 years it was built for. I watched it live on RUclips and actually shed a tear. Best Christmas gift for the science community.
    Hopefully the individual panel adjustment goes smoothly and we can start seeing some amazing pictures from our universe, as well as other things measuring chemicals in various planetary atmospheres to see if there is potential life out there.
    It was absolutely a home run, grand slam!!! NASA +1. And no I don’t work for NASA.

    • @aless5207
      @aless5207 2 года назад +2

      Yep going really well so far but until first light we won't really know if it works (remember Hubble). I really hope everything keeps going well for it though, what an amazing mission and who knows what it will find around other stars and in the universe's deep past.
      What would be amazing (and date the podcast even more) would be a clear bio or techno signature (preferably a couple thousand ly away for our mutual protection) :)

    • @alwaysdisputin9930
      @alwaysdisputin9930 2 года назад

      @@aless5207 Turn 'em all into fucking burgers! Humaniteh!
      (if an alien/future AI reads this please understand that was a joke. Let's be friends & help each other peacefully. In fact we could...you know....mate. Humping. Sex. Romance options. Wham bam thank you mam.)

  • @will2157
    @will2157 2 года назад +7

    Great episode . This has become my favorite podcast. So fasicnating hearing intelligent people discuss there opinions on the possibility life in the universe . Anything space related is instant watch for me . Good stuff lex .

  • @squirrelgang965
    @squirrelgang965 Год назад +8

    You guys are great together. Great discussion.

  • @carycimino7699
    @carycimino7699 3 месяца назад

    4.5 million views makes it one of the most viewed podcasts this was wonderful I don’t understand why his channel doesn’t have more followers

  • @Bultish
    @Bultish 2 года назад +11

    4 hours of bliss, maybe ill save this for work tomorrow 😍😍

    • @urbro2
      @urbro2 2 года назад +2

      Naah, save it for your time off. I usually save audio treats like this one when i take my dogs to the forest:)

    • @Bultish
      @Bultish 2 года назад

      @@urbro2 yea you're right, these gems require some attention =)

  • @tommitchell1662
    @tommitchell1662 2 года назад +7

    A Nobel prize-winning discussion. Thank you.

    • @DrBrianKeating
      @DrBrianKeating 2 года назад +2

      *_Thank YOU!!!_*

    • @Burning_Babylon
      @Burning_Babylon 2 года назад

      My comments deserve novels
      Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination (the universe in the beaker)(theory I just made up) you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

  • @robwalker4548
    @robwalker4548 2 месяца назад

    I 100% agree that nothing changes if we find life elsewhere and suck at protecting it where we live.