Janna Levin

Janna Levin

astronomer physicist

Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College, Columbia University, researcher specializing in black holes, cosmology, and gravitational waves, author of popular science books on astrophysics and the universe.

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9 months ago
Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions | Lex Fridman Podcast #468
Topic : Black holes and cosmology
03:00:51
920,207
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The Science of Black Holes and Gravitational Waves Exploring the Shape and Fate of the Universe Bridging Science and Literature: Communicating Complex Physics

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Adam Frank

Adam Frank

astrophysicist professor

Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester, author, science communicator, and co-founder of the 13.7 Cosmos and Culture blog. Known for his work on the evolution of stars, planetary atmospheres, and public science writing focused on cosmology and sustainability.

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1 year ago
Adam Frank: Alien Civilizations and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #455
Topic : Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Alien Civilizations
03:26:40
2,553,285
23,879

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The Future of Humanity in the Cosmos Climate Change and Civilization's Survival The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Implications

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Sara Walker

Sara Walker

astrobiologist theoretical physicist

Professor co-director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University, researcher in astrobiology and the origin of life, focusing on the emergence of biological information and complexity through physics-based approaches, author of numerous scholarly articles on life's origins and theoretical biology.

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1 year ago
Sara Walker: Physics of Life, Time, Complexity, and Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #433
Topic : Physics of Life, Time, Complexity, and Aliens
02:51:59
799,058
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Origins of Life and Astrobiology The Role of Information Theory in Biology Future Directions in Theoretical Physics and Life Sciences

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Sean Carroll

Sean Carroll

theoretical physicist podcast host

Professor of Theoretical Physics at Johns Hopkins University, host of the Mindscape Podcast, author of 'The Biggest Ideas in the Universe' series, focusing on physics and cosmology, active science communicator and lecturer.

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1 year ago
Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #428
Topic : Theoretical Physics, Cosmology, and the Philosophy of Science
02:35:24
4,048,681
30,435

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The Nature of Time and Its Mysteries Quantum Mechanics and the Multiverse The Intersection of Science and Philosophy

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Lisa Randall

Lisa Randall

theoretical physicist academic researcher

Professor of Physics at Harvard University, known for her research in particle physics and cosmology, specializing in extra dimensions and fundamental forces, author of several popular science books explaining complex physics concepts to the public.

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2 years ago
Lisa Randall: Dark Matter, Theoretical Physics, and Extinction Events | Lex Fridman Podcast #403
Topic : Theoretical Physics and Cosmology
00:59:25
660,281
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Extra Dimensions and Their Implications in Modern Physics The Intersection of Particle Physics and Cosmology Explaining Complex Physics Concepts to the Public

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Anna Frebel

Anna Frebel

astronomer astrophysicist

Professor of Physics and Astronomy at MIT, specializing in studying the chemical composition of the oldest stars to understand the early universe and galactic evolution. She has conducted significant research in stellar archaeology and metal-poor stars.

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2 years ago
Anna Frebel: Origin and Evolution of the Universe, Galaxies, and Stars | Lex Fridman Podcast #378
Topic : Astrophysics, cosmology, and the evolution of the universe, galaxies, and stars
02:18:50
690,354
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The Oldest Stars: Unlocking the Universe's History The Role of Metal-Poor Stars in Galactic Evolution Advances in Stellar Archaeology and Cosmic Chemistry

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Stephen Wolfram

Stephen Wolfram

theoretical physicist entrepreneur

Founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, and the Wolfram Language, developer of the computational knowledge engine, author of 'A New Kind of Science'.

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2 years ago
Stephen Wolfram: ChatGPT and the Nature of Truth, Reality & Computation | Lex Fridman Podcast #376
Topic : Artificial intelligence, computation, and philosophy
04:14:34
877,873
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The Future of Computational Knowledge Engines The Impact and Evolution of Mathematica and Wolfram Language Exploring Complex Systems and Cellular Automata

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Max Tegmark

Max Tegmark

physicist AI researcher

Professor at MIT in Physics and Cosmology, Co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, Author of 'Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence', Key proponent and signatory of the 'Pause Giant AI Experiments' open letter advocating for AI safety and regulation.

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2 years ago
Max Tegmark: The Case for Halting AI Development | Lex Fridman Podcast #371
Topic : The future and risks of Artificial Intelligence, particularly the call to pause large-scale AI development.
02:48:13
1,666,683
27,353

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Human Life Ethical Challenges in Advanced AI Development Mitigating Existential Risks from AI Technologies

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Dennis Whyte

Dennis Whyte

director physicist

Director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, leading research in plasma physics and fusion energy development.

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3 years ago
Dennis Whyte: Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy | Lex Fridman Podcast #353
Topic : Nuclear Fusion and Energy
03:08:07
5,676,859
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The Future of Fusion Energy: Challenges and Innovations Plasma Physics in Modern Nuclear Engineering Sustainable Energy Solutions through Fusion Technology

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Brian Greene

Brian Greene

physicist author

Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University, author of popular science books on cosmology, string theory, and theoretical physics, co-founder of the World Science Festival.

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4 years ago
Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, The Big Bang, Aliens, Death, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #232
Topic : Cosmology and Theoretical Physics
01:45:45
2,138,241
26,842

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The Future of String Theory and Quantum Gravity Bridging Science and Public Engagement Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe

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