Alan Duffy is an Astronomer investigating Dark Matter, Lead Scientist of RiAus (Royal Institution of Australia) and a Science Communicator.
"There's a worldview changing nature to Astronomy that I think is compelling."
On today's episode, Alan discusses a number of mind-boggling cosmological facts, as well as what is required in terms of infrastructure for researchers to detect and understand the mystery of Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Konner and Alan also discuss how looking up at the stars is beneficial and good for the soul, and talk about the overall path and goal of scientific discovery.
Lastly on a more serious note, Alan shares some of his opinions and ideals about how to effectively communicate science as a means of getting facts and reality into parliament and legislation to hopefully effect positive change.