Cosmology
Discover key takeaways from 8 podcast episodes about this topic.
Ask Neil Anything, January 2026 | Free Patreon Exclusive
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from simulation theory glitches and black hole physics to the etymology of 'nice' and Star Trek's vision of a conflict-free future.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | March 2026
Sean Carroll explores the multifaceted nature of information, the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and cosmology, and the societal impacts of AI and technological disruption in this wide-ranging AMA.
Scientific Martyrs, Life Beyond Our Planet & More! | Cosmic Queries #106
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle diverse cosmic questions, from the physics of light and gravitational waves to the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life and humanity's future on Earth.
Adam Elga on Being Rational in a Very Large Universe | Mindscape 345
This episode explores the profound challenges to rationality and Bayesian reasoning when confronted with extreme uncertainties, such as self-locating problems in vast cosmological models or the implications of Boltzmann brains.
The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness | Cosmic Queries #105
Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests explore the universe's biggest mysteries, from the nature of dark energy and the reconciliation of quantum mechanics with general relativity to the philosophical implications of quantum consciousness and the dangers of scientific misinformation.
The Complex Universe, with Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the universe's biggest mysteries, from the arrow of time and black holes to the reality of dark matter and the multiverse.
Alcubierre Drives, Antimatter Multiverses & More! | Cosmic Queries #103
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from the feasibility of reviving the sun with nukes to the physics of black holes, warp drives, and the multiverse.
The 12,000-Year Solar Cycle that Resets Earth's Civilizations | Stefan Burns
Geophysicist Stefan Burns reveals the profound, often overlooked connections between solar activity, Earth's magnetic field, ancient civilizations, and human consciousness, challenging conventional scientific narratives.
