Professor Brian Cox: How To Find Your Place In The Universe

[@Robgermain57]

“Nothing is easy, it requires practice and it requires attention to detail. As well, take responsibility for getting it right” - if you get anything out of this interview, that’s the best advice you can give to just about anyone. Bravo Professor Cox…that insight you’ve shared is greatly appreciated. 👏

[@budweiser600]

Not really, it's common sense to most people. If it's not common sense to you you're probably high in trait Narcissism and have never been concerned.

[@imacmill]

​@@budweiser600You don't need to be a narcissist to not care about "getting it right." You can just be lazy.

[@GreenEyedDazzler]

Great that was the first minute now watch the rest lol

[@anthonymetz-d8p]

@@budweiser600😊😊QQQQQQQWQQQQ❤Q😊😊😊😊

[@ossiedunstan4419]

What about when you get it wrong as Brian cox has done and put a video out about how out of touch with reality and science , not to mention the scientific method. 1. Dark matter is an hypothesis not fact, Incredulity as evidence for dark matter is not scientific.. 2. Black holes do not exist outside the minds of moron`s and christian`s, Black is not on the electro magnetic spectrum( Thier is no such thing as black light). HOLES can never have mass under current laws of nature. Show me another example of where something with our mass has the gravitational attractive force to hold over 400 billion stars in its grips. They are called Dark Stars and they where given that label over 200 years ago , But its seems and evangelical wannabe scientists and an new member of his class have more relevance because black holes allow for papers to be ludicrous and beyond science fiction. I tried to get the Australian government to ban entry for Brian Cox because of his anti science stance.

[@EricEstesEleutherian]

Brian Cox has been one of my favorite science advocates for the longest time. Absolutely love his approach & candor.

[@HighPerformanceClips]

Brilliantly put 👏

[@ramonacevedo356]

And his voice. Geez so calming

[@livingart2576]

Exactly. Some people compare Brian to Neil degrasse Tyson. Sure they both teach physics but Brian wants you to know, whereas Neil wants you to know that he knows.

[@Penny-16]

Brian is actually one of my heroes. He is someone I admire more than most others.

[@livingart2576]

@@Penny-16 same. I went to see him live early this year front row centre. Really enjoyed it 😀

[@ueckbueck]

26:16 "the success is about acquiring knowledge about doing it better next time. it's not about everyone thinking you were right."

[@jkmorbo]

I can listen to Brian talk for hours.

[@AriaDhanang]

Brian Cox may be a great scientist, but he is an even greater human being.

[@Borg434]

With hair yet greater still

[@albin2232]

He's 8 feet tall.

[@richardhammond7406]

All be it a deluded one

[@albin2232]

@@richardhammond7406 He's more of an entertainer than anything.

[@WAMSMASHES]

He's annoying lol

[@mastod0n1]

Brian is a gem of a human being. I love listening to him talk about science. And your questions helped lead to one of the better interviews of him that I've seen.

[@user-pq7jj3vs3e]

Is he universally beloved in the UK?

[@michaelhayes5749]

Professor Cox never dissapoints, his ability to engross you is fanttastic, a perfect successor to Sir Attenborough.

[@mycatismolly]

What a fantastic gentleman. We are lucky to have this guy.

[@TheJorjewilson]

I’ve had a crush on Brian Cox for 15 years. His enthusiasm for the natural world is infectious. I relate.

[@deborahcassidy3705]

"We may be the only civilisation in the Milky Way. Meaning is a property of intelligence. We have a galactic responsibility to maintain meaning. If we destroy ourselves, we eliminate meaning" - Prof. Brian Cox. It's not very often my mind is blown but my brain has melted 😳

[@craven5328]

It's similar to a thought I had during a period in my life where I suppose I was going through a bit of the clichéd "existential crisis". I was reading about Albert Camus, and reading some Carl Sagan, and it sort of hit me one day...humans are what bring meaning to an otherwise absurd universe. So, it's sort of backwards for us to look out at the universe to "find" meaning, because the meaning is actually inside us.

[@ferrari0323]

We are the universe and the Earth is Flat and Stationary.

[@AshFaran-de9qh]

The idea that meaning is a property of intelligence implies that without conscious beings to contemplate or assign meaning, the universe might remain indifferent, devoid of any intrinsic significance. If we are indeed the only civilization in the Milky Way capable of reflecting on existence, then the stakes are higher. Our self-destruction would not only be the end of our species but also, potentially, the extinction of meaning itself-at least in this corner of the cosmos. However, it is worth questioning whether meaning can be reduced solely to the existence of intelligent life. Could the universe itself, in all its complexity and beauty, hold inherent meaning, independent of whether it is observed or understood by conscious beings? While our responsibility to preserve ourselves is profound, it might be more about the responsibility to advance knowledge, curiosity, and empathy, ensuring the survival of the only known means by which the universe can understand itself. In this sense, we don't just have a galactic responsibility to "maintain meaning," but to explore, evolve, and cultivate intelligence that continues to seek meaning in the universe, no matter how complex or elusive it may be.

[@Remnants100]

Worth pondering. ​@@AshFaran-de9qh

[@esraamousa7136]

"You can't force your child to do something, but you can give them the encouragement when they find something that they are interested in" 👏👏

[@brad4231]

Brian’s ability to speak plainly and actually help others understand is best I’ve heard. If someone understands a thing, they should be able to explain it simply. He always is able to explain simply.

[@thefamousdjx]

Very true most people simply recite what they read or heard but dont truly understand how things really are

[@paulcarter2907]

If only all educators could possess this guys obvious passion for his subject, and his natural inquisitiveness..

[@enjoystraveling]

There are some educators that have this passion I’ve met a few, but it’s not as common. I remember when I was taking English literature and we had a section on sShakespeare I don’t know how many weeks but most of the class was ready to be bored since it was a required class and even though I very much enjoyed reading I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it or not, but willing to try There are those that didn’t enjoy reading or Shakespeare she got them to understand and even were enthralled by Shakespeare by acting it out a little bit and then at the end of it, we voted on our own Shakespeare banquet. She basically gave us a verbal summary also to explain it in a way we could understand easily.

[@susanharkema2888]

His humility is mesmerizing. I wish more people were as humble-attractive as Brian is.

[@joshknightson2521]

I could listen to Brian cox all day, he has the most soothing voice and he's so knowledgeable and passionate!

[@terryolsson4145]

Thank you Prof. Cox for being part of my universe.

[@cecilefranckinioulle5491]

How about our universe?

[@250txc]

F'ing stupid remark...

[@davidlangelaan1742]

What I admire about Professor Brian Cox is not just his knowledge and dedication to his fields of science and the Cosmos, and his communication skills of those subjects but, he never has a bad word for anyone. He is the Sir David Attenborough of the scientific world.

[@rachellee2515]

The level of humility in Brian Cox is just stunningly astounding. Such a pleasure to just be a fly on the wall for this convo. Thank you!

[@norismercado-qo2li]

He is humble and honest with his teachings a great human being

[@AshFaran-de9qh]

This man has one of the most significant communication skills, combined with top-notch academic knowledge, magnificent passion, and great humility, making him a recipe for success in any intellectual and collaborative endeavor.

[@markmanderson]

yet again Brian proves why hes such a gem of a human being and why he is so loved in the UK, some of us recall him playing keyboard ;) can watch Brian all day long, hes up there with Mr Attenborough in his own fields.

[@dphilli02]

Brian is the closest person to emulate Carl Sagan that I've encountered. What a treasure!

[@alajononon]

I hadn't watched original cosmos until recently and I had the same exact thought after just the first episode. Both were supremely humble men and also very positive about the science they communicate and about humanity in general.

[@seanmcmanus9656]

he's a Carl Sagan with a much more intimate relation to the field. Astronomy elitists will drag Sagan through the ringer over dumbass stuff like "eratosthenes is an urban legend, and here goes Carl spouting about his experiment".... it's people like that who create a need for science communicators in the first place 😂.

[@jaka24p]

In Britain people get called "national treasure" for too quickly...Professor Cox, like Sir Attenborough should be the golden standard. These are the people we need to drive the humanity forward...

[@yamishogun6501]

Both climate alarmists

[@Hexon66]

@@yamishogun6501 Then you ought to pay attention to the alarm, right?

[@sylviajewitt2460]

How climate alarmist?

[@jevdetm3780]

Usually when the alarm goes off it means that it’s time to wake up.

[@benhilder8088]

Brian cox is a jewel in the crown of humanity. He embodies what being human is. Curious and persistent with the humility to say, I don't know.. I spend my quiet evenings listening to this brilliant mind..

[@pcusack337]

He is brilliant. Honest. And I hope he understands that he is enriched so many lives. Touché.

[@markrichter2053]

The premise of these podcasts is so flat-footed. But Brian is great and he finds wonderful things to say despite the rather pedestrian questioning

[@TwistedTrix4Treatz]

I could hang with Brian every day for a lifetime and still be blown away by what he has learned and wants to share.. Hopefully more like him arise to make learning as exciting as he does.

[@garysoar1234]

Just love Brian Cox, could sit and listen to him for hours, such a humble man. he talks a lot of sense.

[@baardmanbeats]

Brian Cox has become my favourite human to exist

[@rhodayork7996]

Science has always been interesting, but 99% of the time, it went over my head. Brian Cox, however, just has the ability to speak complex in semi-layman's terms. It still takes me constant replays and I still don't understand most of it, but he got me to listen to scientific discussions. Just being able to listen is such a wonderful experience. For that I say thank you.

[@neilgurran647]

Professor Brian Cox makes me just hang on to every single word that comes out of his mouth . He could easily be the most valuable person in the world . If he was made “ President of the World “ we’d all have an assured happy informed life” to be able to have the opportunity to sit and question him for a day on how we can make the world a safer more reassuring place to exist would be like heaven on earth . Thank you Professor Cox for suggesting my philosophy ( partly ) on how life started is an amazing reassurance even little me can hypothisise how our Universe started possibly . All to do with heat moves to cold . Neil Gurran

[@Volta1806]

Thank you for all you do. I often find myself "lost". Perhaps a slight case of Imposter Syndrome. But all these discussions and the brilliant questions you guys ask make me feel like I am not alone, and on some days it quite literally gets me through the day. I don't expect to one day find myself in the boots of a legend such as Brian Cox, or any of the hugely successful people you interview on this podcast, but in humanising their lives and their stories, it keeps me going. Thank you to you, the hosts, and thank you additionally to all the brilliant people who have shared their views on this channel

[@niklastorshagen6365]

I could listen to Brian Cox all day, I can't say the same for Neil Degrasse Tyson

[@spaceghost8995]

No one asked.

[@terencemiller2602]

It's probably because he's a humble sweetheart and not a pretentious know-it-all twerp.

[@800Viffer]

You new to the Internet?

[@nickbishop5701]

at 21 mins - absolutely spot on. to explain something simply, concisely and with analogies to the layman is the real evidence of comprehension.

[@sandraann5496]

Thank you for one of the most mindful interviews I’ve ever watched. I now have so many questions but also have so many things to think about. Your questions were excellent and Brian’s responses were even more amazing.

[@HighPerformancePodcast]

Thanks Sandra ❤

[@clarefreeman3909]

He is a very authentic person, that is what makes him enjoyable to listen to

[@AparnaPandey-l3o]

Youve to be delighted when you are shown to be wrong" sums up life and learning. Thank you for having him on the podcast and asking when thought questions

[@leelangas]

Brian, you are a pure inspiration

[@andyturner7039]

What a guy Professor Brian Cox is. Loved listening to his thoughts on life and the universe. 👍

[@cdavidson7583]

Talks bollocks

[@andyturner7039]

@@cdavidson7583 you’d know. 👍

[@andyturner7039]

@@cdavidson7583 you’d know. 👍

[@cris03110]

Even if we communicate with ET, look at all the species on our planet and we can't communicate with not one the millions of animals

[@mrstevo32100]

​@cdavidson7583 you talk bollocks

[@suttonj1991]

I love Brian Cox he’s pure class

[@jenniferkennedy4773]

Thank you sir, I've learned so much from you in last year. (50 year old Canadian). Thank you , for being honest, keeping it up, n explaining n sharing with rest of us. Hugs

[@danielwitty6950]

I've been to a couple of his live shows. The amount of work and detail in them is outstanding. Literally mind blowing. If anyone gets the chance to go. You should definitely do that!

[@RegenerationOffical]

I’m going to one in March, very excited

[@JB-fz1rv]

Dear Prof Brian Cox Thank you very much once again! I really enjoy all about space ❤ Best Cleaning Lady

[@Gdad-20]

"Greatness is measured only by how it effects others" The same as the Good and the bad! 👍

[@genoesposito3526]

Brian Cox, a wonderful human being.

[@gustavocaleme]

Guys, I could listen to this interview for hours and hours. Congrats.

[@aqsaali2670]

This is the most worthy conversation in any podcast I have ever heard.... Not a single minute was boring ❤ love from 🇵🇰

[@Kenneth_James]

I could listen to Brian talk about anything

[@alidavemason4417]

This reminds me of the phrase.- An amateur practises until they get it right but a professional practices until they can't get it wrong.

[@indogyrsimdead]

You have to respect Brian Cox for Being a well-rounded in touch approachable genius. His Pleasant soul and soft Kindness is refreshing in academics

[@Taylor___]

You have to find something you love doing, focus on it, practice it, work hard, and don't give up, but you won't give up because you loved it from the start. That's how success is achieved.

[@Penny-16]

This was the first video I have seen from you guys. I must say that I was impressed with the questions you asked and the non-drama quality attitude you displayed. I have subscribed.

[@WarchantUA]

I see Brian Cox - I press like

[@ferryv6740]

Brian cox you're such a great person. I love listening to your talks. It's calming, informative and enjoyable!

[@PaigeC-kp8]

Astounding, Professor Cox. Thank you....

[@squerlyq]

The basis of science is rooted in the point of knowing, that you don't know. WOW how simple and deep at the same time.

[@ferrari0323]

Research #FlatEarth then you'll know.

[@isatousarr7044]

Understanding celestial mechanics provides a sense of stability in the vast universe. Philosophically, grasping our place in the cosmos offers a humbling perspective. Astrophysics reveals that Earth is a tiny part of a larger system, inspiring wonder while reminding us of our planet's fleeting existence. Despite our smallness, our ability to study and comprehend the universe highlights the unique role of human consciousness. Thus, finding our place in the universe involves acknowledging both the immense vastness of the cosmos and the intimate connections of Earth and humanity within it, merging scientific discovery with philosophical reflection.

[@collywobs]

I love what he says about luck. I remember hearing Paul Daniels saying that luck was years of hard work and then seizing with both hands an opportunity that presents itself.

[@cbritz123]

Brian Cox is a pleasure to watch.

[@JoAzel-xt4mw]

Brian Cox is great. I like listening to him what ever subject he is taking about. Every thing in universe are related anyway.

[@rakkiraj]

Proffesor Brian Cox Your points about nature and to listening to it dearly is fantastic indeed

[@Hexon66]

The display of passion and ability to make science accessible is the most important, in my mind. It's there in Feynman, Sagan and Cox, and if anyone knows Forrest Valkai, a biologist with a KZbin channel, he's absolutely compelling with his energy. I don't know how much knowledge actually sticks to my brain, but they provide fascinating insights and information.

[@6ftS]

absolute truth. completely applicable to my mission with learning programming at the age of 50. taking the time to play with the basics in order to understand the building blocks upon which the grander structures rest

[@manu-tonyo9654]

You have become a great interviewer Jake, cheers for what you do

[@torgenxblazterzoid]

I'm a Christian with an interest in science. I've listened to many of the so called atheist scientists like Krauss, Tyson, and many others. One thing they all seem to share is some level of being sarcastically dismissive about a subject area which they can't possibly be cognisant of. It's a credit to Brian that he never plumbs those intellectual depths. Much like his 'hero' Feinman, he's more than prepared to admit that there are places that perhaps only mysticism; meta-physics might have the answers.

[@fraser_mr2009]

Brian is an atheist.

[@carolm753]

He models the “I-don’t-know” humility that the religious want scientists to admit, but I see religious struggle to admit themselves. Recovering religious know-it-all over here.😅

[@juddadavis]

Sir Cox is a living legend.

[@cecilefranckinioulle5491]

I have shared this fantastic testimony of wisdom on social networks. Fortunately, I realised just in time that I had written Brian Fox in my introduction. He is not only wise but foxy in his own authentic way. Best wishes to him and his loved ones. Feeling grateful for Brian's contribution to a bigger vision of the universe. I partially like the idea of sending Boris Johnson on a 'cosmic'l trip, but I am afraid that the outcome might not justify the involved pollution. Boris would have to pay a lot to offset the balance.

[@proddreamatnight]

This guy is such a delight to listen to

[@jennievarhaug4712]

U mean so much to me Brian. I❤your work. Utmost gratitude n respect n ❤ for uBrian thank u sirfor interviewing him. Much ❤ 2 U both. Blessings 2 u n yours. Love Always Jennie. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andrewdeakins9945]

im not sure luck has anything to do with how successful Brian Cox is. I think its his basic humility and empathy for his audience that makes him sucessful.

[@dobrucki100]

I went to see Brian Cox in Ipswich Suffolk. It was a shame I was very disappointed not in him! But the audience coughs and colds and sneezing I could not hear him very well at all. What a shame. I was very disappointed. I was really looking forward to seeing him. I will never get that chance again. It was a shame that he did not have his mic up louder❤😊

[@decoruseventusphonetically5157]

I had a maths teacher back in 1980 shouted "Are you some sort of spast!c!!! In front of the whole class, she also went on to attempt to persuade a media class I was also unfortunate to have to take to subscribe to cnd!!! People of a certain age will get it! I got her fired and now earn faaaaaaar more than a bitter ole high-school teacher could ever dream of! Now that's a maths lesson!!💯🤠😎. Great show gentlemen👏👍🙏. Dx

[@primus7776]

What an inspiration this Man is in these entropic times.

[@chrischristy4439]

I’m pretty sure Brian is the best person I know

[@richardcunningham5540]

Just what the mind, body and soul needed right now. Superb interaction, outstanding questioning and exploration from you all. Thankyou to all of you and your expansive minds.

[@Panguz]

Being comfortable saying you don't know how something actually works, is such a hard but super valuable thing! I absolutely love quantum physics; but I absolutely don't understand a lot of it tbh...

[@Gdad-20]

Music and Maths go hand in hand. Of course with Practice. 👍

[@1970groupie]

This is excellent thanks. Wish I had of heard this advice from Brian 40 years ago.

[@FullTimeRCer]

100%. Persistence is the key to your intellectual understanding of anything.

[@DavidWratten]

loved it ,Logic honesty curiosity perseverance , we need more like this, good example for young people .

[@kathleenthach7552]

This guy never ages.

[@pedromacd]

Great episode, got to love Brian Cox - one of the best humans alive. However, a trip into space would be lost on Boris. Maybe use him as the rocket instead.

[@KingDrew11]

Brian cox is the new carl sagen...who else agrees?

[@aurelipltd3007]

Sagan yes, sagen no.

[@PlanetXMysteries-pj9nm]

Thank you so much for sharing such fascinating videos about the mysteries of the universe! I'm always in awe of the wonders that exist beyond our planet.

[@theflyingcloud8957]

A conversation, not a lecture. great video

[@essexlad8151]

You can get really good at something that you're not passionate about... Through fear. I was kinda pushed into kickboxing by my dad. I became British and European champion and left the sport undefeated. Not once was i passionate about what i was doing, I hated every moment. It was the fear of disappointing my father that drove me to perfection.

[@martha-anastasia]

Nothing I ever did was good enough for my father. It took me about fifty years to stop caring what he thought. His emotional abuse broke me at an early age. I've never felt truly happy nor have I ever been able to love myself. I tried therapy and meds... Broken means broken...it can't be fixed.

[@Hexon66]

That probably depends on how broadly you define 'passion'. Hate is certainly passion. And the fear probably could be stretched to fit the bill. It's whatever spurred the motivation.

[@danconnolly2341]

Fear certainly is a great motivator. Look at the many crazy leaps forward in technology WWII brought about. I think what Brian is saying is more related to finding your happy spot in the world and working to be the best at it that you can be.

[@mariusmacas380]

Thank you guys. Loved it. Ps Brian Cox my favourite science presenter.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

I totally agree with Brian Cox. Everything I'm good at is because I learned hard for it and put my time and effort in it. If you think it has to come naturally, then it's nearly not possible. Maybe there are people out there who are good in something, but mostly they are good because it is something they like. I also liked what he said about when he was studying, that he did most of the work in the beginning and then it was getting better. I remember in school: I learned all the time and when the examns came I was one of the few people that were relaxed, most people just started learning in the week they needed to have the knowledge. I didn't have the highest scores, but good enough to pass....

[@elevate5136]

The whole idea he has of patience and niches song 2001 space Odyssey and bringing together two art forms and hoping a thought or emotion emerges that wasn’t necessarily seen or felt before is a very beautiful thing.

[@youtoucan2312]

Sadly Nietzsche was a crap composer and Strauss was no good at Philosophy.

[@ads-porewealth96]

Brian manages to make this a really interesting interview, even though you asked him the same question again and again 😂

[@johngail4904]

Please take care of your bodies!! We need you to live to share!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mikewaller4141]

Great role model for pur younger generations, you only get out what you put in. Thanks for interviewing and sharing.

[@youtoucan2312]

Depends what you put it in……….

[@urbachd]

In fields of observation, chance favors the prepared mind (Pasteur). Fields of observation include not only scientific but artistic fields, and clinical fields. (My addition). Thank you for having this interview!

[@HarryNicNicholas]

12:35 one thing that took forty years of guitar playing to realise was, much as it is fun to try to emulate your heroes, you're better off doing your own thing and having people wonder "how does he do that" about _you_ instead. "it takes a lifetime to learn [guitar], so the sooner you start, the longer it takes" 14:00 the thing i find though is, only YOU know you're crap at something, i'm a terrible guitar player, but people who hear me play don't know that, cos i only play stuff i can play, usually things i've made up myself, so other people wonder how can he play that? the realisation was doing my art GCSE, a life drawing that i thought was going really badly and i was sweating over, cos i love art, but it dawned on me the examiner was never going to see the model or the pose - i could do whatever i wanted really, and no one was going to be the wiser. and the most important lesson i learned when i moved to london was, finding a job and a flat was a full time job in itself, and however disheartening it might be to fail, if you just keep plodding on, ignore the downs, sooner or later you get yo where you want to be - if you're lucky - but no one who sits in their bedroom wishing, gets lucky, you have to give luck opportunities to find you. i plodded, i found and got my dream job, i've had an amazing life - not one second planned.

[@Hexon66]

How do you know that the people who hear you play *don't* know you're crap? I get that you're saying you only play the stuff you know well, but even only mildly trained ears can identify clams, clumsy fretting, and awkward chords. A lot of amateur guitarists play out of key, and while listeners can tell it's not terrible, it is kind of terrible because it's not as good as it should be.

[@vladyslavbikus911]

Amazing podcast with an amazing guest. Thank you, guys!

[@irvingkurlinski]

"be absolutely delighted when your wrong". I should be in eternal bliss!

[@MrStudioManic]

I feel this. Failed school, able to learn anything that interests me.

[@PintuTudu-ee3xr]

for everyone scrolling and listening to the video, go read forbidden manifestation by zara blackthorn. then come back to thank me

[@mdaalam184]

started reading it yesterday too

[@garretteaston4966]

What’s that

[@pedroc4387]

Okay, why?

[@clayz1]

Brian Cox says he has no religious faith or affiliation.

[@TheFinlandanand]

Thank you for wasting my time

[@PLively]

One of the barrier to learning is one's confidence being knocked by other people who don't understand the fundamental difference between knowledge and stupidity.

[@micheals1992]

Something I always liked about Feynman is that he challenged social hierarchies and status. The pope is just a man who humanity deluded themselves of his importance.

[@thepointiswhat]

i could listen all day everyday