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These Numbers Explain the Nature of Reality

These Numbers Explain the Nature of Reality

FromInquiring Minds


These Numbers Explain the Nature of Reality

FromInquiring Minds

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we talk to theoretical physicist and cosmologist Antonio Padilla about his new book Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity.It’s a book about nine unusual numbers that, once understood, can help you grasp how the universe actually works—from black holes, to gravity, to the passing of time itself.
Released:
Oct 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week Inquiring Minds brings you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science, politics, and society collide.We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We endeavor to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters with weekly coverage of the latest headlines and probing discussions with leading scientists and thinkers.