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Exploring the Secrets of the Infant Universe with Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)

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What is the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and why is it essential in cosmology? What role do instruments like BICEP and the Simons Observatory play in studying the early universe? And is the multiverse real?

I had the absolute pleasure of discussing these questions with Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe.

In our conversation, Hugh and I discuss my research on polarization signals in the cosmic microwave background (CMB), focusing on my work with the BICEP, POLARBEAR2, and Simons Array telescopes. These signals are key to understanding the inflationary event that shaped the early universe. We explore how ongoing data collection helps us learn more about the universe’s origins. I also share a brief overview of my spiritual journey, from a Catholic upbringing to atheism and now being a practicing Jew with agnostic beliefs.

Tune in to learn about the infant universe!

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:00:40 Understanding the cosmic microwave background (CMB)
  • 00:11:30 Cutting-edge technology, precision cosmology, and the inflation hypothesis
  • 00:33:36 The biggest challenge with inflation
  • 00:45:58 The role of the Simons Observatory
  • 01:00:15 Presenting our data
  • 01:02:47 Neutrinos
  • 01:07:43 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Check out Reason to Believe:

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RTB_official

🎙️ Website: https://reasons.org/

➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:

✖️ Twitter: https://x.com/DrBrianKeating

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1

📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list

✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/

🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast

✨ Member's only playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw

Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.

Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

476 episodes

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What is the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and why is it essential in cosmology? What role do instruments like BICEP and the Simons Observatory play in studying the early universe? And is the multiverse real?

I had the absolute pleasure of discussing these questions with Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe.

In our conversation, Hugh and I discuss my research on polarization signals in the cosmic microwave background (CMB), focusing on my work with the BICEP, POLARBEAR2, and Simons Array telescopes. These signals are key to understanding the inflationary event that shaped the early universe. We explore how ongoing data collection helps us learn more about the universe’s origins. I also share a brief overview of my spiritual journey, from a Catholic upbringing to atheism and now being a practicing Jew with agnostic beliefs.

Tune in to learn about the infant universe!

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:00:40 Understanding the cosmic microwave background (CMB)
  • 00:11:30 Cutting-edge technology, precision cosmology, and the inflation hypothesis
  • 00:33:36 The biggest challenge with inflation
  • 00:45:58 The role of the Simons Observatory
  • 01:00:15 Presenting our data
  • 01:02:47 Neutrinos
  • 01:07:43 Outro

Additional resources:

➡️ Check out Reason to Believe:

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RTB_official

🎙️ Website: https://reasons.org/

➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms:

✖️ Twitter: https://x.com/DrBrianKeating

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1

📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list

✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/

🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast

✨ Member's only playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw

Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known.

Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

476 episodes

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