They wanted to explore and discuss everything they find amazing, mysterious, and delightful in the universe, from tiny particles to big black holes, and have fun doing it.
The public often thinks of the Big Bang as a tiny dot of matter exploding into empty space, while scientists describe it as a moment when the universe was very dense and then expanded, filling the entire universe, not just a single point.
The main discussion is about what to build next after the Large Hadron Collider, including whether to invest billions in a new collider without knowing what it will discover, and how to defend such projects in an anti-science climate.
He believes there is progress being made and that it's important to fund all ideas, including fringe ones, to avoid stagnation. He argues that basic research is a crucial investment for society's future.
He suggests starting with episodes about fundamental physics like 'What is Space?' or 'What is Time?' and upcoming episodes like 'Why Do Planes Fly?' and 'How Do You Grow Crops on Mars?'
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Daniel Whiteson, co-host of the new podcast "Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe" returns to the show to chat with Robert about physics, the universe and humanity's place in it all.
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