Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="0">0:00</a> - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - MasterClass: masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off - Onnit: lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="27">0:27</a> - Telescope <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="351">5:51</a> - Beginning of the universe <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1564">26:04</a> - Science and the Soviet Union <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1890">31:30</a> - What it's like to be a scientist <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3026">50:26</a> - Age of the universe <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3197">53:17</a> - Expansion of the universe <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="61">1:01</a>:18 - Gravitational waves <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="64">1:04</a>:30 - BICEP <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="89">1:29</a>:45 - Nobel prize <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="112">1:52</a>:47 - Joe Rogan <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="120">2:00</a>:02 - Recognition in science <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="128">2:08</a>:11 - Curiosity <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="135">2:15</a>:59 - Losing the Nobel Prize <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="148">2:28</a>:53 - Galileo Galilei <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="167">2:47</a>:41 - Eric Weinstein <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="186">3:06</a>:01 - Scientific community <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="203">3:23</a>:42 - James Webb telescope <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="208">3:28</a>:42 - Panspermia <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="212">3:32</a>:12 - Origin of life <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="217">3:37</a>:40 - Aliens <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="223">3:43</a>:22 - Death and purpose <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="227">3:47</a>:34 - God <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="233">3:53</a>:30 - Power

[@RayWest46]

I can listen to this type of conversation over an over again. Please bring him back on in the future and or more people from his field of study.

[@shaun906]

I don't know if I've reached critical mass of information from both your podcasts, but this was my favourite and most understood yet! loved it!

[@jetnavigator]

Wow that Pfizer CEO interview is something special. I think that CNN would do a tougher interview will Hilary Clinton...

[@117SympathyForTheDevil]

Febb15 2022🥵🥵🍻🍻

[@jimsteen911]

@@shaun906 go to his channel man. I love the guy.

[@ripsrops5590]

I woke up here 😂

[@matthewmaynard5460]

Same. I started having dreams with these dude narrating it

[@jkey3835]

Loool just happened to me today

[@cursed.records]

Holy shit I'm not the only one lmao

[@arammanoogian4363]

Same here

[@btbpodcast-XL]

😂

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thanks Lex. This is a bucket list interview for me. I hope the bucket doesn’t get kicked for many years however. I loved the opportunity to share time with you and bask in your unique blend of humanity, humility, and curiosity. Thrive my brother AD ASTRA!

[@0fuxTaken]

Thanks, Dr. Keating. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

[@roberthodgins6584]

Damn, was hoping you would smash the longest interview record, currently held by Jamie Metzl. Lol

[@MillerKevinG]

Loving it so far! Sorry to be the pedant who points out that SpaceX does not use solid rocket motors. 😅

[@andanssas]

As a long time listener (and learner) of both your podcasts, I loved that you finally met up! Hope you continue these great talks for filling that bucket with more rounds to satiate our unquenchable thirst!

[@maddog1011]

After listening to this interview I now understand why scientists are considered horrible communicators. I have no idea what this person being interviewed was talking about.

[@murthi1987]

Brian is like this charismatic and funny science teacher who makes you love science . Thank you for this great episode . Probably on my top ten lex episodes thank u

[@connormatthews522]

Man this flows so well, Brian came with no fixed intentions, just flows between topics effortlessly and engages in return

[@seanspraguesr]

How awesome would it be to have access to our Hero’s to ask questions to like this to advance our ideas and hash out their accuracy !

[@Treacle44]

​@seansx😅 2:26:10 praguesr

[@Fjolvarr]

When you got to the Joe Rogan part and started talking about this... toxic competition in academic science, it really made me think of my journey in grad school. Everyone was very quick to tear down others achievements or diminish others. Like, I love competition but for whatever reason the environment felt like it lost the excitement for actual science, and was instead just about frustration, anger, and jealousy towards others all the time and it didnt really help my already horrible mental health.

[@ryanhughes1101]

There’s two fundamental ways the manifest. Either love or hate. Both utilize a charge to give energy and purpose to action. It’s way easier and therefore the lazy man’s way to utilize hate.

[@BBBILLY86]

#engineering also

[@xxHEADSHOTTxx]

"If you're a Pollock and you're painting chaos, it's much more comforting to see that they can paint an accurate picture" was so true, same reason I love aphex twin's piano pieces

[@rorykeegan1895]

Only problem being of course that Pollock didn't paint chaos. Pollack's are remarkably structured ... Look again.

[@xxHEADSHOTTxx]

theres always one@@rorykeegan1895

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

'No chaos, d@mn it! - Jackson Pollock

[@michaelcook6855]

Many nights I fall asleep re-listening to your previous podcasts. I’ve often had the most incredible and hyper realistic dreams into which I’m obviously going in and out of listening and dreaming and, invariably part of what is being discussed becomes part of my dream. Some of the scenes and characters that have plaid out have been amazing… from childhood to current concerns to the possibilities of the future. I love your podcasts.

[@briangray6091]

😮

[@drangusgrangus]

I just had an awful nightmare to this and in it I couldn’t turn off the podcast!

[@jacobeller]

¡Bro! SAME EXACT THING HERE! If I fall asleep to Dr. Keating and Lex I'm pretty much in a Planetarium getting a free movie!

[@TheClaptonisgod1]

I had this last night. ❤

[@biggieb8900]

I just woke up from this. It involved me stealing an old Finnish submarine to escape a laboratory contaminated with some sentient goo with my cat....idk.

[@BarackObamaJedi]

Man, many of Lex's interview are just timeless. He almost unfailingly finds the right chemistry and humour with the guest, as with the depth and uniqueness of questions he asks them

[@ihatesignupsgrrrrrrr]

thank you for such kind words!

[@markelliott7650]

So true

[@Treacle44]

😊😮xox

[@tylerdurden4483]

Everytime I fall asleep this video starts playing I swear

[@iximmalicexl9749]

Same lmaooo

[@peterjung4163]

I'm always impressed by the fact that your guests have a grasp of the history of science. They are very appreciative of those who came before.

[@wendellbabin6457]

...shoulders of Giants?

[@erika3174]

This guy cracks me up! Lex is not appreciating his jokes enough. Great episode. We need a round 2!

[@DrBrianKeating]

i hope so! *_Thanks so much!_*

[@subneo61]

2:21:05 like here lol almost fell of my chair working on PC hahah

[@tomaszwota1465]

@@subneo61 Good find, I imagine I almost woke my neighbors with laughter, hopefully I muffled myself enough, though!

[@winstonchen8553]

6,ttT t

[@1776Based]

Lex is perfect, thank you.

[@commoncents6831]

Lex.....The scientists and intelligent and interesting people ARE the celebrities now with the popularity of many many podcasts just like this one its so nice to know we're not alone with what we cherish and prize in society.....I couldnt care less about Hollywood anymore but its all I had outside of talk radio for decades. And you are one of the pillars Lex . Bravo!

[@EventHorizonShow]

Great episode Lex. Brian is fantastic and getting to see him in a one on one in person discussion is a real treat.

[@michaelgorby]

I suppose... Although, if I had a choice between a single in-person interview and the several remote ones you've done with him, it would be a difficult decision to make :)

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Awesome seeing Event Horizon in the comments section 😀

[@SamWilson]

Love you channel bro, keep up the good work yourself

[@inthefade]

I chose to read this comment in Ana's voice rather than John's.

[@joedesimone4846]

Lex, I have watched you flourish in an environment that did not seem natural to you early on. You have grown as an interviewer and your ability to probe the angles and edges while injecting occasional humor is entertaining. The content with Keating is fascinating and I feel fortunate to witness brilliance in topics I can only hope to comprehend!

[@moseslloyd6944]

The only way you're going to get anywhere in life is surround yourself with people smarter than you. this podcast helps a lot. Thank you for this interview it's been so enlightening. I ain't saying I understand everything you are talking about. But I am 100% grateful for it!

[@aishalotter9995]

That is quite a difficult task my friend !!! Here in the U. K. probably a lot harder in the great US of A !

[@hiddenleif6854]

This episode in particular is peak Lex Fridman podcast.

[@bloodh4wk87]

I was a huge JRE fan, and watched about 80% of the episodes in full. The last two years I've lost interest to the point of only watching 1 in 30 episodes very rarely. I'm not sure if it's because of Joe, because of the guests, or that I've changed, or even as simple as you can only listen to the same person talk for so long. I always enjoyed the episodes with Lex, and while I knew this podcast existed, I never sought it out. It came across my feed, and I've watched a couple episodes including one with his father Alexander Fridman, Elon Musk, and Sam Harris. I'm so happy I did, as I now have a wonderful backlog of episodes to watch of my new favorite podcast. Keep up the awesome work Lex! Cheers!

[@00OG]

Same man. Now have watched 80% of these. Old jre days were epic. The portal is great too if havent checked it yet.

[@lukechristie9971]

I gave up on Joe for the most part too. Too much COVID talk and none of that curiosity and humour as in the old episodes. I hope Joe gets his mojo back one day...but Lex is the man.

[@iejeecee]

Ah the internet way of praising someone only to shit on somebody else at the same time for no reason.

[@tinman652]

Same here.

[@Pyromotive]

@@lukechristie9971 I think he will get back to it after all this covid stuff blows over. He probably just felt the responsibility to bring on experts to discuss everything going on, just as Lex has brought on the Fizer CEO and Jay Bhattacharya.

[@thekevindeucey]

Best quote, "I'm just speaking as a human." That really does sum it all up from our perspective.

[@alexbarnett8541]

Why is KZbin forcing Lex Friedman on me?

[@Viralsmells]

Stg. As soon as 10 pm rolls around.

[@Rasher710]

Great question.. same as that

[@Zach3stacks]

Cuz your friends like it

[@juancastillo6030]

@@Viralsmells cause hes a jew

[@slopaxo]

Srsly bro it is so annoying

[@markthompson4859]

Hi Lex, Brian. I needed a filler for my morning cuppa joe, and tuned in to this amazing podcast. One of the most important lessons I ever got was that to do something without passion is just like not doing it at all. It was thus the opening lesson I gave to every new group of students I had the privilege of teaching. It doesn't resonate with everyone but for those in which it reverberates so beautifully, the change in confidence, hunger for more knowledge and the ability to pass that passion on throughout their careers and personal lives is what I call a real miracle. People from any walk of life, any corner of the earth, any educational level, financial situation and so on, can achieve great things with that essential ingredient, if you will, as part of their repertoire. Thank you for making my day.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thanks so much!_*

[@maserin1]

Thank you for this amazing episode with the marvelous Dr. Keating, Lex! Your podcast, along with Jordan Peterson's, are what is keeping me sane and intellectually stimulated during an extended Covid isolation period. I especially appreciated your commentary about the misguided and myopic tendencies of those in academia when it comes to one-upmanship, the playing of zero-sum games, and knowledge-hoarding. It is one of the principal reasons I abandoned my PhD program in radio astronomy and took a job with a private engineering firm instead. Hearing you and Brian talk with authentic excitement about the true meaning and purpose of scientific inquiry as one of discovery for the betterment of mankind was the biggest breath of fresh air I've experienced in a long while. This is your greatest asset, in my opinion-- even more than your stunning intellect, it is your heart and your humanity that gives you the edge. Never, ever change!

[@maserin1]

@@kreek22 publish or perish indeed still exists. What I'm talking about is related to that phenomenon, since the priority of many researchers unfortunately lies in being the *first* or the *only* to get credit for an idea. This results in bifurcated research efforts when they could instead join together and share what they know to effect faster advancement. It also means that knowledge that has the power to unlock new and exciting experimentation stays locked in a researcher's brain rather than handed to a budding graduate student for exploration. Fear of losing credit or being seen as the world's foremost expert in some narrow area of the field drove several ego-motivated researchers I once worked with to abstain from knowledge sharing in ways both large and small. I'm not saying people shouldn't get the credit for their ideas, but rather that they shouldn't be *primarily* motivated by this. The goal is human advancement, and we too often lose track of that.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@markb9419]

i am in awe of this . WHAT a conversation! thankyou.

[@alstud1]

I love this interview. As an amateur cosmologist, I recognize the sheer brilliance with which the good Doctor speaks. First multiple hour interview I was able to listen to in it's entirety and wish for more at its conclusion. I think I have a new Post-Sagan hero/educator.

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[@KevinGandhi]

casually browsing through KZbin and Lex's new podcast pops up. CLICK!

[@guyg5702]

For the experimentalists out there, some mugs get hot in a microwave so be careful. Apparently some ceramics / earthenware have polar components. In my experience it is mostly cheaper mugs

[@jxyeee6525]

I love how humorous Brian is

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@trax9987]

He's fantastic, you should follow his channel - into the impossible. Huge fan of his.

[@morganseppy5180]

I love his dad jokes

[@DrBrianKeating]

@@trax9987 th thanks buddy

[@DTL0VER]

Thank you for making the internet so amazing. These podcasts are incredible!!!

[@DrBrianKeating]

Agreed

[@peterpemrich6962]

3 things why i love this podcast. His calm demeiner, voice, and guests/topics. Love ya Lex!

[@vernonwright7904]

8 minutes 15 seconds in, and I'm grinning like an idiot. Got to love this podcast....

[@DTL0VER]

Best thing on the internet right now

[@vernonwright7904]

@@palehorserider1407 calm down, take a walk and breath the free air

[@DTL0VER]

@@palehorserider1407 wow…. Can I ask why you’re even looking at these videos, let alone commenting on here if that’s how you feel??? Very odd….

[@Amuris86]

@@gavinr.3170 Removed video

[@granand]

@@palehorserider1407 Lied where and what? everything doesn't help to learn or debate.

[@amasoja1897]

Sometimes watching these podcast can trigger me to cry. I’m unsure if it’s related to the eloquence of the conversation, the fact that I understand so little about the world every time I’m presented with new information, or the fact that everyone else is listening with me. Besos

[@DevinFriske]

The world truly is alive and beautiful, all it takes is the chance to stop and perceive it. We rarely in the modern age stop to smell the roses.

[@GamerGuy1985]

You are just too sensitive. I could enjoy without crying. 😉

[@amasoja1897]

“One of the reasons for the fear and shame about crying is most of us fear the shame of displaying - or even feeling - strong emotion. I cannot overstate how much this messaging (strong emotion = weakness) still pervades our culture.” Hopefully not the first to state to you that crying is okay buddy, wishing the best for you.

[@squirrelgang965]

You guys are great together. Great discussion.

[@kwameowusu8351]

This is nice. Enjoy the little nuggets of humor spread out. Thanks Lex and Brian

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thanks so much!_*

[@yahya9889]

@@DrBrianKeating i loved the humor throughout the podcast

[@PerfectlyYou13]

Love this… “Brian Keating ; teaching me about comedy” “ I have a simple question” haha. Being able to bring humour and humbleness to the table on such topics shows the calibre of the people speaking. The world needs more people like you guys in it. Thank you

[@jjjccc728]

This is one of the best science podcasts I have seen. I was totally absorbed. Brian has never been better. He was on his A game here. Bravo.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Artlover688]

I didn’t think I was going to be in this podcast and this guy is amazing. I love how humble he is. He is not pretentious at all but extremely smart. If teachers were like this guy students would really learn.

[@robenheimer]

cool story. you've posted absolutely nothing in 13 years? and zero subscribers?

[@mcoolluke3669]

Love these convoz. But Damn, it kicks off fast!

[@mcoolluke3669]

Hydro carbon.. universe.. I need a beer

[@mcoolluke3669]

K, spark, big bang, miller lite, got it!

[@dchung726]

Awesome conversation! Keating’s positive energy is infectious. I totally appreciate his enthusiasm, humor, and humility. His attitude really welcomes plebs like myself to approach topics that are intimidating. Clearly, what a wonderful teacher. Thanks for the great content, Lex! 🙏🙏

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Burning_Babylon]

If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@Charles-1]

Brian Keating is a GOAT. Wish ur section on Aliens was a bit longer

[@DrBrianKeating]

Amazing thanks

[@Charles-1]

@@DrBrianKeating Koko the Gorilla knew she was going to die. She said she would take a long nap. Why no discussion on UAPs? :(

[@lj9524]

Fascinating, thought provoking, insightful…,thank you both! 👏👏👏👏

[@Z20bEn53]

I’m a new subscriber- going through old episodes. Each one is such a delight. Thanks Lex for sharing all these beautiful and sublime guests with the world.

[@jmachorrov]

me too, how can tell him (or who listent to) "the solution" to something, or ask some thing. In the one with David Kipping I have an idea that can help him, not of about what he knows, making simple aditional thing to help him and the team of other project I tell you this because maybe you find the way to do this. and help to do it.

[@das_it_mane]

Lex this was possibly one of your greatest interviews ever. Truly a joy to listen to. Thank you sir

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thanks very much !

[@isheikh7781]

Absolutely absorbing conversation between two people who have the words for each explanation and situation.

[@raam294]

Keating has a great personality.

[@56brever]

With a bizarre obsession with the nobel prize.

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thank *_YOU!!!_*

[@TheDude-fx6tk]

@@56brever I agree. I don't like that side of him, he looks like a kid who's jealous of other people's toys.

[@hellegennes]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="74">1:14</a>:20 Brian says the first man to measure the cicrumference of the Earth was Aristophanes and we are shown a picture of his bust. Aristophanes was a comedy writer. The mathematician who measured the circumference of the Earth was Eratosthenes and he lived. He and Aristoteles were separated by about half a century.

[@aishalotter9995]

Nice one Lex !!! That was so good to learn about Joe , he seems like a genuine guy on screen , so good to know that he’s the same offscreen that it’s not just an act or persona !!! You’ve done some great shows and this one is up there among the top three !!! He’s an interesting man as well as clever, not all clever people are charismatic or likeable but this Brian happens to be both . Thank you for the work that you do nearly always interesting but always well done even if I’ve no interest in the subject you can spark some interest at least , hard to do m8 , cheers from North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DaveWolfDenver]

Watching now... Really enjoyable and informative, I love the free-wheeling nature of the interview/discussion.

[@crbradbury8282]

These guys are great. Agreed 💯📈

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@stefanosstamatiadis740]

I saw this podcast in like ten chunks, due to density. The best episode, of the one I have seen. Also one of the best endings.

[@jeffreyneti-neti8296]

What a beautiful podcast, every time I listen to it I learn something new. So much precious info. Love your work and your guests. They always make a beautiful symphony to my understanding of life.

[@stockinvestor1]

Brian Keatings podcast is awesome!

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thanks I really appreciate it!!

[@inthefade]

This is maybe the fourth time I've tackled this conversation. It is so insanely dense, I keep having to come back to it in order to really take in the information. Fantastic talk.

[@vicho0ox]

the charisma in this interview is INMACULATE, Brian should try stand-up! had a blast hearing this

[@kylecrawford2153]

This deep pondering of the universe and concepts like infinity always bring me to this level of spirituality because as far as you take it - how was it created and what put this process into effect or even just the possibility for existence. Fantastic convo Lex!

[@richardpotter6313]

Absolutely !

[@Burning_Babylon]

If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@melfordgopaulsingh9012]

God is life, and life is the sun, we could not understand the universe if the sun which gave us life did not exist

[@MaxxG94]

UCSD computational physics alumni here , I remember seeing his course offerings for lower and upper div physics! What a small world

[@DrBrianKeating]

Awesome go tritons

[@Burning_Babylon]

Here's my hillbilly meth head theory of everything. ....drum roll Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination (the universe in the beaker)(theory I just made up) you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@jgeorge7326]

Another great dive by both MB and JR, thanks.

[@trinity7235]

I think this is one of my favorite episodes yet. I feel like you guys could have talked endlessly! What chemistry

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Ryan-Horgan]

Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. Marcus Aurelius

[@devilsadvocate701]

Calling yourself an "agnostic"... says nothing about what you believe about the existence of a "god(s)".

[@MikeVeracity]

@@devilsadvocate701 Exactly, saying "I don't know" is the most honest reply only agnostics are prone to say.

[@devilsadvocate701]

@@MikeVeracity right, but you either hold a belief that a God exists... or you don't. What do you believe?

[@jackreacher.]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="229">3:49</a>:20 ''...hedonic treadmill....''; This is the single greatest metaphor represented in this podcast. This treadmill epitomizes the striving of our two protagonists, Lex and Bran, in their quest for the great reward through simple pleasure seeking by the eating of beef jerky and krill.

[@Nataspin900]

Very nice. I was waiting for an episode like this!

[@DrBrianKeating]

So glad you like it

[@matthewcerini699]

Brian Keating is a treat! So glad you had him on your show. You continue to get the best. Thanks again Lex.

[@andrepretorius4702]

Seriously. Don't know if it's the algorithm but everytime I fall asleep I end up waking to this channel

[@Nay-kp6uu]

Same. I never heard of or looked up this channel. But it happens to me. A lot of the comments seem AI, so idk.

[@lowcountry0719]

I love this interview. Two great intellects just chatting.

[@matts9728]

I really applaud you on the bit about Eric. I see you're really working on the ability to push back on statements and not just allow anything to be said as truth.

[@TatooedDoc]

I didnt know Keating, but after this podcast I believe he is one of the most incredible scientists of our time. i appreciate how he avoids totally blowing off Faith and theology. This is rare in high level scientists. This guy, like Lex has an incredible humility despite their obvious talent. This is so refreshing. It really gives me hope for mankind. The fact these guys do podcasts tell me it is very important to them to share their wonder and excitement with the rest of us. Thank u Lex. Thank u Brian.

[@michaelcook611]

What an episode, this guy is incredible. A highly intelligent academic able to make his topic consumable to us troglodytes. Wish there were more teachers/professors that could speak like this

[@moshsya]

This is the only interview-based podcast that I've found actually useful. I don't really understand how people survive in this space just by being empathic. Lex has depth on what he brings to the table and clearly it's not because he comes from a software development background, but because he tries to be something else and better. Keep going with the good work.

[@indiedrumkid]

Two of my favorites on one podcast!!😍😍🥰🥰 Much thanks, to both of you for all you do! Keep feeding my brain Fellas!! 🤘🤘

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@RebeccaB.-ys2wf]

As a child of the 80s, I remember certain things about the cold war, and I appreciate you saying how bread sounded so good when you were hungry. I'll never forget seeing the lines of people (on TV) that were waiting in line for food, and it really struck me that people had to live that way, no one should. I have much respect for you and everyone that had to deal with those circumstances. I'm glad you are doing so much better, so it seems.

[@sanjaythomas]

Lex - I’ve recently discovered you (in the last year). I really enjoy your style and your humor. This one with Dr Keating was superb. Both you guys are also really funny - keep it up.

[@Burning_Babylon]

If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@little_wonderer9290]

Lex has a certain sensitivity I find really endearing.

[@destroy_television]

Hour and a half in and this has already been my favorite episode.

[@DrBrianKeating]

Amazing to hear

[@jangleleg117]

You never disappoint, Lex. Thanks bro, for every episode

[@dewhacker1343]

This is the best podcast interview I have ever heard. I am hanging on every word

[@DrBrianKeating]

Wow. That is one of the best things I have heard!!

[@RobRobJuice]

Looking forward to this one! Also, I hope you're having Jim Keller on soon for round 3. Thanks for the work you put in, Lex.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Burning_Babylon]

If you think about it like this. Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@francesg.1587]

❤Prof Brian Keating is one of my favorite people! You too Lex! Loved it, thank you both!

[@tommitchell1662]

A Nobel prize-winning discussion. Thank you.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Burning_Babylon]

My comments deserve novels Imagine if I could "create" a universe within a beaker. As soon as I pour two ingredients in like a alchemist. Except my creation creates a simulation of reality. As soon as I created that combination (the universe in the beaker)(theory I just made up) you would imagine it as the big bang. But I would be your god operating in base reality w the true God but yet overseeing my little quantum ant farm . It's probably a fractal of entities playing w there god kit in base reality but we imagine that possibilty as multiple universe theory.

[@jamesnoland3445]

Wow Lex. Incredible interview. I’m going to go buy my daughter a telescope immediately. I know you don’t make this podcast for people with my very low level of scientific education or knowledge but I have always pondered the big questions about the universe. Now that I have found this podcast I feel like I get to ponder them with brilliant people. I know you probably won’t read this but it made me feel good to write it. Thank you for doing this and I hope you continue to find happiness making this podcast for a very long time because I will be right here with you.

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thanks for sharing these thoughts

[@MuliebritySmith]

Brian, I love your enthusiasm! You’ve kept us engaged on a good chunk of our drive from DC to Ohio. Thanks, fellas!

[@JasonMacKenzie]

I can’t wait to listen to this! I love Brian.

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thanks Jason!!

[@RobinHood-lz2wj]

Thank you for your guests and yourself. These conversations are entertaining, enlightening, and thought provoking. They make my time much more delightful. They add happiness to my life.

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@vkfor4]

Thank you so much for making such difficult subjects kind of understandable to us :)

[@fidyf9854]

The best Podcast ever besides Joe. Both yall educate me beyond belief. I'm grateful 🌏🗺🫂

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@hugoarcada]

It's better than Joe's dude. Brian, you are amazing. Best wishes for you and your family from Argentina.

[@_fa_]

What an interesting conversation! Every second of it was incredible! I love Lex's humor 👌

[@DrBrianKeating]

Thank you, very much

[@TheManInTheRing]

surround yourself with the best people you can find. Lex is a gem and I know he will bring the best to me and thru his guests

[@garywaters6356]

Your podcasts are absolutely inspirational. I've over the last week began my amateur astrology with my boys. You make Difference. Thank you. N.j

[@zenonvandeventer5229]

Lex, I'm on your second podcast so far and you can trust that - in terms of how you think and articulate - there is absolutely no chance of you being a disappointment to anyone who is worth impressing.

[@boxlessthinker1973]

Wowsa. Well done Lex; you bottled lightening… If there is a mantle on which you can place your greatest moments, this Podcast belongs there.

[@will2157]

Great episode . This has become my favorite podcast. So fasicnating hearing intelligent people discuss there opinions on the possibility life in the universe . Anything space related is instant watch for me . Good stuff lex .

[@Bultish]

4 hours of bliss, maybe ill save this for work tomorrow 😍😍

[@urbro2]

Naah, save it for your time off. I usually save audio treats like this one when i take my dogs to the forest:)

[@Bultish]

@@urbro2 yea you're right, these gems require some attention =)

[@chrisfazio9934]

It’s so great that you finally interviewed Randy from Trailer Park Boys!

[@hazwilliams1]

Brian Keating is Lex's secret twin. Their parents kept him in the attic and only fed him fish heads.

[@bobross7005]

@@elle4702 haram

[@conscious5969]

Simpsons love it

[@mickeyhalker1800]

Huzuh!!

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*

[@Jake_Hamlin]

And he came out of it with more swag. I mean he wore a dress shirt and waistcoat but loosely...

[@Lo-fi_Skies]

Always enjoy the Simplicity yet Intriguing Podcasts with Lex

[@yvealeciasmith]

Thank you to the KZbin algorithm for being so insistent that I listen to this particular episode, it was worth the investment.

[@danielplainview1]

This dude has a very interesting mind and has a tremendously vibrant intellect. His problem seems to be that his focus on himself causes him to get in his own way. Even if portrayed ironically, he cannot help but bring back all of this fascination to his own musings and how he believes he is or ought to be interpreted.

[@js3554]

Дорогой Lex Хочется вас обнять крепко. Вы знаете глубоко дьявольскую и прекрасную советскую жизнь, ежика в тумане и лагеря… Вижу вас и слушаю с самого начала подкастов. Наслаждение видеть рост. Всё очень важно.Многое нужно слушать ещё и ещё. Смелости вам не занимать. Всегда вам поддержка. Вперёд, дальше 🎈

[@bookofbrah]

Love the podcast, like always! Thanks for all these interesting insights from you two. :))

[@mcdonaldchad]

I love Lex's 4th-wall break when Brian Keating announced suddenly he doesn't believe in technological life in the universe.

[@DrBrianKeating]

me too!

[@brianb.7435]

Great series of interviews. Don't lose your easy going and inquisitive format. I use to enjoy JRE and Eric Weinstein, but at a certain point they started taking themselves too seriously and have become the almighty experts. I don't want to be told what to believe, I want to be informed and then make up my own opinion. Thanks for these podcasts.

[@hightechhippie]

IDk, is it me or is Brain very skilled at not only making complex topics easy to understand, but he ties scientific principles back to humanity, hes like a philospher or modern sage, except of the Techno cast , or something , again, IDk but I really like listening and learnig from him more than almost anyone I think. Dude, has to be an excellent professor.

[@danielwoolman8969]

The Nobel prize seems more like political tool now more than anything else. Or a social statement.

[@stretch8390]

I think that has always been the case, people are just more aware of institutions and organisations holding agendas now.

[@jamesknapp64]

@@stretch8390 I came to that when Obama won the Peace Prize and stopped caring about it so much. You can hate Bush's war policies all you want, but Obama hadn't even be in office for a month when the nominations were due.

[@stretch8390]

@@jamesknapp64 yeah, and much earlier than that Kissinger getting a peace price. Feynmann summed it up pretty well

[@jabronisauce6833]

It is, like everything there isn't a legitimate award left they're all corrupt and playing heavy favoritism even the pointless things like the Oscars are so damn corrupt lol

[@haraldtopfer5732]

As with many orders of merit. One should check who usually gets them and which "ranks" are reserved for whom. In my country, for example, it was secretly decided in the mid-1990s that 30 medals would go to MPs per legislative term, regardless of whether they had really done something great for the country. This only came out in 2010. I learned about it today.

[@wm2922]

Great interview, love both the host and the guest ❤

[@memesofreality5539]

Great episode you guy's!

[@DrBrianKeating]

*_Thank YOU!!!_*