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Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs?

Here today to discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein!

Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard University, director of the Galileo Project, and founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative. Known as the alien hunter, he became famous for his bold and sometimes controversial theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence.

Eric Weinstein is an investor, financial executive and host of The Portal. Though not an academic physicist, he proposed a unified theory of physics in 2013. He and his brother Bret Weinstein coined the term Intellectual Dark Web to refer to an informal group of pundits. Eric is a vocal critic of modern academic hierarchies and advocates for advances in scientific theory over an emphasis on experimental results.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:00:29 The rise of anti-science in the US government
  • 00:24:38 Is AI training us?
  • 00:28:13 Is Oumuamua an object from another civilization?
  • 00:32:20 Fighting against the big 10 in physics
  • 00:42:32 The future of academia
  • 00:48:13 Immigrants in academia
  • 00:59:12 Lack of curiosity
  • 01:09:14 Geometric unity and grand unification
  • 01:14:44 Shelter Island III
  • 01:24:00 Outro

Additional resources:

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🛸 Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo

🎙️ The Portal with Eric Weinstein: https://ericweinstein.org/

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Content provided by Brian Keating and Big Bang Productions Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Keating and Big Bang Productions Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥

Are tech billionaires and politicians waging a war on science? Why is there a growing distrust in science? And has theoretical physics been intentionally sidelined to limit major breakthroughs?

Here today to discuss the rise of anti-science are Avi Loeb and Eric Weinstein!

Avi Loeb is a leading astrophysicist, professor at Harvard University, director of the Galileo Project, and founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative. Known as the alien hunter, he became famous for his bold and sometimes controversial theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence.

Eric Weinstein is an investor, financial executive and host of The Portal. Though not an academic physicist, he proposed a unified theory of physics in 2013. He and his brother Bret Weinstein coined the term Intellectual Dark Web to refer to an informal group of pundits. Eric is a vocal critic of modern academic hierarchies and advocates for advances in scientific theory over an emphasis on experimental results.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:00:29 The rise of anti-science in the US government
  • 00:24:38 Is AI training us?
  • 00:28:13 Is Oumuamua an object from another civilization?
  • 00:32:20 Fighting against the big 10 in physics
  • 00:42:32 The future of academia
  • 00:48:13 Immigrants in academia
  • 00:59:12 Lack of curiosity
  • 01:09:14 Geometric unity and grand unification
  • 01:14:44 Shelter Island III
  • 01:24:00 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Resources:

🛸 Galileo Project: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/galileo

🎙️ The Portal with Eric Weinstein: https://ericweinstein.org/

➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:

✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1

📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list

✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/

🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast

Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.

Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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