About this podcast

In this captivating episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman welcomes Dr. Brian Keating, a distinguished cosmologist and professor of physics at UC San Diego, for a profound discussion that literally and figuratively zooms out to the biggest questions about existence. They delve into the origins of the universe, how early humans leveraged light and optics to understand Earth's place in the cosmos, and the enduring human connection to stargazing. The conversation extends to the scientific process itself, exploring the challenges and emotional tolls of groundbreaking discoveries, the scientific validity of astrology, and the intriguing possibility of life beyond Earth. Prepare for a journey through cosmic history and the human endeavor to unveil the universe's most guarded secrets.