Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
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How Being Wrong in Science Can Lead to Great Breakthroughs w/ Rocky Kolb [Ep. 462]
54 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm.
Intro
Judging a book by its cover
Humility, ego and science
Controversies in cosmology
Neutrinos and dark matter
The role of data in cosmology
Ethics and responsibility in science
Arthur C Clarke questions
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Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥How can embracing mistakes, challenging common assumptions, and daring to be wrong lead to groundbreaking discoveries in cosmology?Here to talk about why being wrong might actually be a good thing is the legendary astrophysicist Rocky Kolb. Rocky, a professor at the University of Chicago, is known for his work on the early universe and dark matter.With decades of experience under his belt, Rocky explains the tricky balance between confidence and humility in science.Tune in to learn more about the interplay of ego, humility, and science!Key Takeaways: 
Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Rocky Kolb: 📚 Blind Watcher Of The Sky: https://a.co/d/aw0qZDt ➡️ 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