The Island Of Meaning With Dr. Brian Cox - Episode 9

[@qunningStunts]

Brian is the human equivalent of the perfect cup of tea.

[@mehridin]

The perfect cup of tea is the hot drink equivalent to Brian

[@JohnnyZenith]

I don't often comment but this is an excellent comment.

[@penrythajanitor4644]

I really like the geezer but that's a bit strong I could live without hearing Brian Cox, pissed off sure but never having another cup of tea? Like I said that's a bit much, I hope as a fellow Brit he'd understand

[@a_reflection_of_yourself]

Great comment, and as bizarre as it sounds, it makes perfect sense to me.

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

Now we're going to argue about the type of tea... Earl Grey! 😆

[@ThePangemin]

I would listen to a 100-hour podcast of Dr. Cox talking about anything space-related and I would not regret a second passed!

[@JohnnyZenith]

Absolutely.

[@rasaecnai]

My only regret is that I cannot listen to him while I work. My work demands my full attention, and when you listen to Brian you have to give your full undivided attention.

[@steefvanburen7985]

That would be better then all sleeping meds combined. I fall a sleep for almost 2 years now with Dr. Cox in the background

[@tishw4576]

Anything Brian Cox does I watch. Panels, interviews, my favorite is when he answers questions from children. He is so generous with his time and knowledge. What an amazing man.

[@mUbase]

Absolutely fascinating. He's a brilliant, brilliant man !!

[@thermalrain_yt9725]

Same. Idk if it's the British accent or the fantastic way he explains things maybe both. He is great

[@benjamint_0]

also

[@sidstovell2177]

Ditto.

[@cdavidson7583]

He's a well spoken and articulate man with wealth of knowledge. Unfortunately that knowledge is largely false and misleading. His area of profession is largely fantasy and false claims.

[@issyjas3309]

What separates Brian from most physicists is the way he gets the information across. Plus he can diversify to talk about social issues, sci fi movies, history, evolution, pretty much anything. Infectious soul

[@Pixxelshim]

Cox's perspectives on life and the universe are both complex and simple. Complex due to the breadth of subjects that he considers, but also simple: the meaning of life. "Without life, there is no meaning" Thanks for a terrific interview.

[@MrMichiel1983]

So the "meaning of life" is that sentient beings can determine the meaning or direction of their own lives. Yet that definition brings along a notion of freedom; the extent to which your environment allows you to direct your actions and thoughts.

[@Raygo.]

@@MrMichiel1983 Hmm... as for me I somehow just can't shake the feeling that "life" and "meaning" are both subjective concepts. Which we are of course seeing/manifesting from our uniquely human subjective viewpoint. "What's the *_point_* of an asteroid?" asks Dr. Cox. Well, Dr. Cox... what's the *_point_* of *_you?_* Or a penguin, an iguana, or a paramecium? Do things have to *_have_* a point to be of value? And isn't things "having a point" just a very human way of looking at things anyway? The meaning of life? Probably that it stops. Eventually.

[@BreezyE-d3n]

@@Raygo. also the word consciousness is vague to the point of being meaningless. Its like a word was invented for something that nobody can agree on what if refers to.

[@Raygo.]

@@BreezyE-d3n You make a good point. Tbh, I find myself inclining to the idea that the cognitive trap that we cannot really help falling into, is to think that our "consciousness" is the only thing that could in fact, give "meaning" to the universe. Surely the inescapable lesson of our history is just how insignificant we are when looking at the grand scale. We now look back at our ancestors' simplistic, non-scientific conception of the universe with a sense that *_now_* we've got it right. Big bang, expanding universe, stars cooking up the elements for life, here we are. And yet I suspect that we are just as far from understanding the true nature of reality as the dullest Neanderthal that ever lived. Such is our fate.

[@MrMichiel1983]

@@Raygo. I agree that in the face of infinity we are as far from understanding reality as can be. Yet, I ascribe meaning to my own life and I decide that this is the true nature of reality. That is the prerogative of sentience. That also means that you indeed, can ascribe no meaning at all to existence. My entire point is that reality is subjective as in that we are subjected to reality. It's one of those rare occasions where two opposing views can actually agree.

[@DeTofuKing]

"If this is the only planet in the milky way galaxy that currently hosts an intelligent civilization than its the only island that has meaning in a sea of 400 billion stars... if we mess it up than we are responsible for annihilating meaning perhaps forever..." said Professor Brian Cox..this quote is going to stay with me for life.

[@tonyallen4265]

Seems like the consensus is that there are possibly more than 36 other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy. The significance of earth may be less by a factor of 36.

[@eugenemartone7023]

@@tonyallen4265 consensus? Really? As far as I’ve seen there’s no consensus beyond the belief that there “must be” other life in the universe. There’s not often a consensus when there’s no evidence.

[@crocutalcorvus444]

Relax Earth will be eaten by the sun in the future. We make a plan B.

[@yanair2091]

@@eugenemartone7023 Indeed. Even good scientists today too easily proclaim this notion. The fact is we don’t know enough, and most likely even if there are some other intelligent life forms in the universe, the chances of us ever contacting them are close to zero.

[@nataliealice05]

@@tonyallen4265You've made that up

[@yasminesacristan5855]

I love listening to Brian. He is so well spoken, clear, intelligent and informative

[@agentdarkboote]

I heard this podcast a few nights ago when I couldn't sleep. When I heard Brian was doing a NA tour, I decided to look up to see if he'd be coming to my city. And it turns out THAT NIGHT was my opportunity to see him... so I did! Great show. Thanks for the tip Joe.

[@Hoscitt]

This really does come across as a natural conversation rather than an interview, not easy to do. Well done!

[@JohnnyZenith]

My thought exactly.

[@etienneb2576]

Two delightful human beings discussing life and the universe. How cool is that?!

[@joecalabrese7628]

I teared up when I comprehended Brian's statement, we are an island of meaning in a sea of 400 billion stars. It is our responsibility to maintain this island!!!

[@bradydavidow4470]

Thank you Dr. Cox for your time we all appreciate it, and thank you Joe for making this video. 10/10

[@MrGaborseres]

It is totally awesome how Brian can covay the most complicated things about the universe with a smile that totally captivates this nerd 🤓

[@ZanzatheDivine]

I've been watching Brian Cox's BBC documentaries for years and I've loved them. It's great to see him becoming more and more recognised as time goes on. He deserves it

[@jayhays8267]

I have seen all of Brian Cox's videos and his very spiritual presentation of science. His wonder of the universe shines through as he explains scientific discoveries.

[@jl5822]

Brian Cox... the legend... the G.O.A.T.

[@brandbird]

Beautiful! Dr Cox is by far my favourite science communicator. I really enjoyed these discussions.

[@artdonovandesign]

A terrific episode!!! Two people who are very smart, very articulate and never condensending to their audience.

[@honilock577]

This was one of the best dialogues I've listened to in a while.. It so great to see two brilliant minds go at huge problems and trying to explain them to a broader audience in a way many can manage to imagine an interpret it to themselves. Awesome content, I'm definitely gonna binge the other episodes now!

[@leeFbeatz]

I can’t wait for the next interview with Brian or wherever he appears on KZbin… you are such a superhero to me Sir🙏 rock on!!!

[@marysmith5015]

I could listen to Brian Cox talk all day about the cosmos and beyond!

[@mikeschatz9153]

This interview is amazing also I bought 3 seats to Mr. cox in Seattle for my birthday. My son wants to be a scientist. Thanks for helping me find a great event for him to connect to. Mr. cox is a science icon that my son can aspire emulate.

[@dragonmediaxl]

Joe thanks for the video, at times you were like a kid in a candy store ha ha, but i dont blame you interviewing Brian Cox. This was so fascinating

[@PetarNedic-ei4vb]

Kakva bi ova planeta bila da postoje barem 1000 osoba poput Dr.Brian Cox .. Brate već 5 6 godina skoro pa svaku drugu noć zaspim uz njegove intervjue ili predavanja .. hvala ti dobri čoveče !

[@Leatum]

I've seen Brian Cox live his shows are amazing ! Great work on the podcasts and the KZbin channel, I suffer from mental health issues its generally kept me sane and helps to take my mind off of things for a while.

[@ericwiese7479]

Joe, you had to be “giddy” on the inside! How cool for you to be able to interview Brian Cox!! I’m proud of your accomplishments and enjoy your/our future endeavors. It’s been a fun ride with you, Joe!

[@bonnibel_bubblebuns]

Coming from a place of love (and I really mean that, there's no person I'd rather watch on yt than you Joe) but I think Joe Rogan's skill for keeping a conversation flowing is extremely underestimated, it's never been more obvious to me how much he has learned over a decade of having conversations on his podcast. I loved this conversation so much, two of my favorite science communicators out there just talking about science for 1+ hours, but I still think Joe has a lot of things to learn about keeping a conversation interesting and flowing without getting too much into awkward dead end moments. Congratulations on this podcast, as you said on Answers With Joe, if there's something to brag about this is definitely one of them!

[@muthukumaranl]

Absolutely brilliant....specially towards the end...he was throwing teasers left & right to the underlying cutting edge thinking...in many ways the host wasn't ready for the brilliance of this amazing guest of his...

[@paulinecoburn181]

Saw Brian in Leeds about 3 years ago. As a non scientist I expected to be born but the graphics on his screen made it fascinating.

[@paulinecoburn181]

That should read bored!

[@urbanshadow777]

Yes, finally. I am so excited to watch all the podcasts especially this on as Brian Cox is one of my favourite science communicators just now. Currently went back to watch wonders of the solar system.

[@susanrosegale6646]

1:06:00 "somehow those building blocks have got to come together to encode information and copy it". then to add 1:06:30 "...how do they end up running software copying data, and I think that's the great mystery we don't understand" Brian Cox...yes, consciousness - a body of meaning - is fragile and we need to protect it. Wow, loved this talk so much!

[@richardsmallwood7940]

Yesterday, August 30th 2022, I went with a mate to the Brighton Centre to watch your show "Horizons", so impressive! So well presented by Pof. Brian Cox that I think I understood every word, mind you the context of each word had me stuck! But I was transfixed inspite of being knackered by the finish as I have mobility problems! I think my body is following the laws of Physics and Entropy and is slowly breaking apart to pure Chaos! Thanks for a brilliant Show/Lecture and the music (a bit loud for my mate!) was superb!

[@whothegoofball4838]

Brain Cox is one of my favorite human beings

[@LadyLaVelleFilms]

Thank you, Joe, for this. Truly brings me joy. Brian Cox is simply amazing.

[@rodneysmith1750]

Fantastic visit with an amazing individual, I truly love his breadth of knowledge and yet his almost childlike explanations anyone can easily understand and absorb, so, I'm just sitting here being a sponge! Thank you, guys!

[@Gpcas9]

Brian May - Astrophysicist turned Rockstar Brain Cox - Rockstar turned Astrophysicist Want to hear them play "Masters of the Universe" at the next NAM. (But sorry they both have PhD´s not only masters ;-) ) May on Guitar, Cox at the Keyboard ;-)

[@keyserxx]

That plus they also submit their paper on the Theory of Everything :)

[@susanrosegale6646]

24:09 - (Science) It's just a manifestation of our curiosity, that's why its very important.." Brian Cox, Brian's shows are changing the art of science, turning the subject into beauty - thanks for manifesting that Brian. Thanks Joe for sharing on YT the podcasts. Just love your channels, all 3 now, thanks for manifesting this for us too!

[@Hooyahfish]

I like the way Brian Cox appreciates life. Being alive is what gives you meaning. You don’t need to find meaning in life, because YOU ARE the meaning of life.

[@steveflorida8699]

Being there is a creator of the universe and including mortal humans, then the meaning of life is more than the egotistical self. An inclusion within the eternal family, and the personal contributions of goodness, beauty, truth and it's advancement.

[@Hooyahfish]

@@steveflorida8699 yeah god is awesome unless you are gay or a woman.

[@steveflorida8699]

@@Hooyahfish you mentioned humans are the meaning of life, as if they were the center of the universe. An extraordinary hyperbole for a self-consumed mortal on the outskirts of the Milky Way. And then with your limited insight you mischaracterize God's spiritual relationship with his planetary sons and daughters. A Fish in a tiny pond is unaware of the Sea.

[@General_ONeill]

​@@Hooyahfishor a worshipper of the thousands of other gods.

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

Love seeing you get the chance to interview Brian Cox!

[@Tom-q8b]

Thank you for creating the channel, I look forward to more amazing conversations 🎤🎥🎬📺

[@RobertHouse101]

So refreshing to know more about Dr. Cox.

[@BradleyG01]

Finally, something to replacw OLF with! So happy you've decided to upload these here as im way more likely to see them. keep these up Joe!

[@timgleason2527]

If you haven’t seen it yet, we got another OLF today!

[@NeroPop]

that was so good! i really hope you can get another episode with brian cox again as he was brilliant and went super deep into your questions

[@StLaurencesChurchChorley]

Amazing interview. This might just be my new favourite channel. Thanks Joe! 😊

[@patrickmcnelis1520]

This was awesome!!! Not sure if I can get tickets in time. Man this will be an awesome show. Much love from DFW

[@TheFactMan1]

Didn’t even know you had a podcast, Joe! Thanks for posting part of this interview and making me aware of the new channel! Subscribed before the video even started, cause I already know this will be a great channel. Best of luck with it, man!

[@duanefentiman]

You deserve the likes of Brian on your show, you've worked so hard and created something amzing on this channel, you enjoy every min of it and I hope you get more amazing people to interview as you rock to Scott. I'm addicted to your videos. Great work Joe , love it !

[@OvelNick]

I'd heard of him around 2010 I think. Honestly, I thought that he was some wildly genius 'Good Will Hunting' type kid because of how young he looks. I, ignorantly, just pushed it off only scanning headlines. That was until he was on the JRE for the first time years ago. The fact that he can explain something so simply while keeping it so intriguing that you can't help but want to know more is what makes him a rock star. I mean that literally. He makes science cool. I'm 37 and I know me saying something is cool doesn't hold much weight but I am also a father of two kids (15 and 22), one in high school the other about to graduate college. I see the way that those generations look at people like him now. There's not a chance in hell that in the 90s he'd have been able to tour around the world like a comedian or musician could. He wouldn't have sold enough tickets to break even much less be profitable. That in itself is, IMHO, is one of the most important things (if not THE most important) to positively impact the future of the human race for thousands of years to come.

[@Popcorncedar]

I love Brian Cox. This conversation is a little clunky but hopefully you keep on this and work at it.

[@michealmoore2960]

How perfect an alignment that allowed you to intersect yourself into this arrangement for sharing time with Cox who finds himself living beyond his imagination into this ultra examination of our corresponding experiences and what time allows us to fiddle with...

[@hoarder66]

Of course I will sub to ur new channel. Actually surprised that the sub count isn't higher. Great episode by the way

[@trakkasure]

At 1:19:00 Brian Cox is discussing that the information contained in the back hole is represented on the "surface" of the event horizon. Equating to pages of books in a library are stored only by being papered on the walls of that library. Interesting similarity to how electricity flows in, or rather on, a wire. Similarly interesting that the energy is carried by the field rather than the electrons. (Thanks Veritasium)

[@trakkasure]

When talking about black holes on TV or movies, the camera is always facing the star of the show: the black hole. But, what would it look like if the camera faced the rest of the universe? This is a conceptual question. Since time passes slower relative to the rest of the universe, being close to the event horizon, could you see the star field moving? How could Interstellar have visualized an outward view as Cooper fell in? (Given that he didn't spaghettify when going in)

[@Ingeb91]

I mean, that's the interesting stuff, isn't it. How do we look, to a black hole.

[@andrewjustice210]

That has been discussed and “theoretically” answered… You would see a blur of time in front of you… You would watch the universe age, grow old, and eventually die

[@witchdoctor6502]

this is just a speculation of someone who has no idea, but since the time for you as an observer passes at the same speed I think you would see space just as you can see it now

[@artdonovandesign]

Looking outward from a black hole, you'd watch time and the universe fly by in eons.

[@atanacioluna292]

Its always a mind-stretching pleasurer to listen to Dr Cox. Im going to find his show in the US. My book Pluvicopia proposes the only technolagy design to take humanity across the filters.

[@playfulcyanide]

It’s nice to see Joe promoting smaller creators like Brian Cox

[@Animaniac-vd5st]

My favourite answer to the Fermi paradox is that we might simpy be the first we could detect. It took us about 4 billion years on a planet that could exist in a stable solar system created in the cloud of a super-nova that took some time to happen. That probably adds another billion years to the timeline - and as far as i understand it, the first billion years of our universe weren't really suitable to create such a system as our milky way anyway. So, lets say that the first civilization like ours could develop 6 billion years after the big bang at the earliest - and that could just be far away and their light not have reached us yet. Or one developed a million years ago 2 million light years away.

[@ThaEnglishPwner]

I'm not at all qualified enough to give a proper answer but I do know that it's been touched on before and I think it was something like we would exist within the first 10% of all possible civilizations that might exist within the timeline of the universe so far or something like that. Then we are definitely early compared to the vast majority of time that will exist in the almost infinite future lol

[@bravesirrobin5839]

very nice Joe. i can imagine it was a bit daunting to interview Brian Cox (man i know id be nervous as hell!) you did a really good job, and i loved the episode!

[@Scottish_WalkieTalkie]

Thanks for this Joe. Been a fan of your channel for a while now, Professor Cox is my favorite physicist of all time. I'm almost at the end now and my mind drifted just a little. I'm sat here, Brian taking, and all my mind can do is say yeah Brian, 'you can walk like that, you can wear those shoes' lol. Much respect to you Joe. I am fascinated by alot of the same topics as yourself and many nights I just go through your channels. I'm relatively new to KZbin really so I've got a lot to catch up on. Many thanks m8.

[@ZerofeverOfficial]

Brian agreed with me on twitter once when i said if the asteroid accident hadnt happened on Earth we may have been eaten into extinction by the dinosaurs, and that complex life on other planets might just be huge reptiles because they didnt have the same asteroid extinction event we did. Love that guy.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

An interesting and inspiring guest Joe. Just came over from Answers with Joe and subbed. Looks like a winner. ✌

[@jenniferkennedy4773]

When stars align, blessed with Brian cox

[@Korrd]

Of course I'm finding out about Brian's live tour after it was near to me. Bummer! I would have loved to see the show. It sounds amazing. Oh, well. This interview was great fun anyway. Thanks for sharing it!

[@wilhaze4170]

Thanks for doing what you do. I recommend your channel to my friends... all three of them.lol

[@dondevice8182]

I can’t compete with Dr. Cox and physics, but I can definitely confirm what he saying about to ring in a band all over the world in the 90s - - sometimes I see the city I’ve been to a T-shirt and honestly I can’t remember it because it was just another bar or medium size concert hall- And then, yes, I slept all day

[@MrBlompod]

I could’ve listened to this conversation all night 😌

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Brian Cox is the coolest person in the World

[@sherifaljeddawy2467]

I did not imagine someone would be cooler than Carl Sagan.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

@@sherifaljeddawy2467 Carl Sagan is not alive

[@swapshots4427]

I was fading in & out of sleep through the whole thing and still found Brian fascinatiing. I'll definitelybe replaying. Thanks Joe. **Where can I find his Canadian itinerary?

[@mathyougriffthis1085]

See you here in salt lake city 5/18 Brian Cox! Got my tickets last week, super stoked!

[@littlefox8352]

Brian is so kind

[@littlefox8352]

I wish we were all as smart and lovely as Brian.

[@triciaamheiser785]

The perspective of consciousness giving the universe meaning is reassuring as it is profound. I'm glad someone sensible is thinking about these things in these terms. Wish he would buy Twitter...

[@elck3]

if you'll permit, please understand you're being misinformed about who Elon Musk. if you've followed his intentions, he's not an evil megalomanic people are so hell bent on portraying him as. And think about why it's happening all of a sudden, prior to his purchase of twitter, sure he was disliked by some, but it's only after that he is vehemently hated by everyone on the left. logically, this should be very telling to you as to what forces are driving this hatred.

[@valerieangell7588]

Two of my absolutely favorite people ever!

[@dannyrozenberg7985]

Thank you Joe, just, Thank you

[@theSpectacularScienceMan]

Joe you are one of my biggest Inspirations. Thanks

[@REALfish1552]

I can't lie. If I had the choice to stop by 2 auditoriums and watch either Dr Cox or NdGT, I would be in the one with Dr Cox. His "niceness" just makes you love the guy as a treasure.

[@danzibar5431]

I went to Horizons at the O2 in London had front row seats and it was absolutely awesome

[@graceygrumble]

I have no idea how I have missed this for so long, but thanks Joe and The Prof. I saw the length of this, popped it on the TV, grabbed a beer and luxuriated in the discussion. Fab! PS. From 1.16 onward I couldn't even pretend to understand. Black hole, quantum physics, multiverse, parallel universe theories - they baffle me. PPS. However, in another universe I might understand it.

[@midbc1midbc199]

I Loved this conversation......I'm not gay but if I had to Brian Cox is my all time favorite physicist and is so vital to how sciences are presented to the uninitiated and he makes it more interesting and understandable......he is always having to deal with politics and having to explain the importance of such work and the need for a solid education system........ Tyson is alright but Brian just gets it

[@DaleTrevors]

The content of this conversation might be life-changing to my worldviews

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Great initiative Joe, thanks.

[@TJWehse]

This was wonderful! Thank you Joe💜

[@seantiz]

Fantastic. Another “Joe” channel! Outstanding.

[@sfoview]

Excellent Interview! Thank You!!

[@kev.fwestofireland334]

Great stuff 👏 👍 👌 Bringing my son to Dublin to the show. P.S. loved the Andy Weir interview 👍 👏 👌 😀 🙌

[@Richard_Jones]

Just to add my two penneth to the 'radio bubble' question, we've already transitioned to digital radio which I understand (if I'm incorrect, someone put me right) is a lot lower power and much less detectable from outside of earth. You can imagine a society that either spent less time with analogue radio technology than we did or possibly even skipped that step. If a technological civilisation only produces powrful radio waves for 100 years or less or not at all, how likely are we to detect them and vice versa?

[@Richard_Jones]

...ah and then they covered it!

[@DavidArellano-n5d]

Dude, what a treat!! thank you!!!

[@anuragkadam7935]

Hey joe, i got tuned out of ur main channel cuz of the long-ish video length (not my thing) but ur podcast is bringing me back to ur content Atb!

[@zivc]

Longer content ftw?

[@britaahonen1489]

Thank you sooooo much. 'If I had a dollar,'..... everytime I heard that

[@tellusmars7770]

Nice 🙂 I am sorry I am not a Patreon anymore. And I am happy you put this Video out. SINCE THIS GUY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES 🥰

[@robertmcclintock8701]

Everytime an artist make something social and intelligent it has artistic integrity. That only possible in a created universe.

[@marshmccarthy]

Wow this was a fascenating talk; thought it was a little awkward at first, but then got into some really fascenating topics!

[@JoEmAmMaSoN]

I agree our only true purpose as a consciousness is to not destroy ourselves. That’s it. That’s the key to life and meaning. Do not destroy ourselves.

[@adlockhungry304]

It’s interesting the thing he says about the touring in some ways being easier than regular day to day life, due to only having to focus on the one thing. I once did a rather grueling type of seasonal labor that was anywhere from 16-20 hours a day, and 20 years later, in many regards I found it to be a much easier way to live than the endless cycle of 9-5s (or 7-3:30s more literally) that I do now. It was just simple.

[@domenicdefrancesco]

Yes, that was awesome!

[@xgnglint6466]

Brian is very good person, and he's think a lot. ( smil to world, and World smile's back to you.

[@Chris-gq8ts]

Thank you for this interview

[@MacVerick]

my new favorite podcast :) so happy watching this

[@dondevice8182]

Relativity , according to Brian Cox: “there’s there’s no such thing as too long on a transatlantic flight.”

[@OilfieldSmokeEater]

Brian Cox is so polite and subdued. He could call you everything except what your mother named you, and you'd feel compelled to agree and apologize. 😆

[@AKAsubtor]

These are awesome joe ! Love the main channel but these are a treat also.

[@archielundy3131]

Joe how long after the interview before that soma grin faded away? Fantastic show. Had me hanging on every word. "Spacetime is emergent from a deeper underlying structure."🤯