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The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu & Neil deGrasse Tyson – Cosmic Queries

2023-05-12 Science & Technology
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How can we use AI to explore the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about simulations, black holes, warp drive and more with astrophysicist and “Geek-in Chief '' Charles Liu. What does the shift towards machine learning mean for exploring the universe? Learn about Halton Arp’s Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies, artificial intelligence, and some of what the JWST is looking at. What happens during a galaxy collision? We discuss the idea of a runaway black hole and the role of gas in galactic collisions. Is there any evidence we are NOT in a simulation? We explore glitches in the matrix, miracles, paranormal activity, and our human biases. Why do we want to find a glitch? If we live in a simulation, does it matter? Neil and Charles debate whether a computer would be able to generate or recreate love. Is behaving like you’re in love the same as feeling it? What is our universe expanding into? Find out about the location of the center of the universe and how it expands into multiple dimensions. If Earth’s magnetic field is generated from a molten metal core, how do gas giants have a magnetic field? Learn about hydrogen as a metal and the center of Jupiter. Finally, what's the biggest obstacle holding us back from inventing warp drive? Thanks to our Patrons Heike Stoll, Mugglewatcher, Chip Gallo, Alexander Rauschenbach, Samuel Joseph, and Capt. James Riley for supporting us this week. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. About the prints that flank Neil in this video: "Black Swan” & "White Swan" limited edition serigraph prints by Coast Salish artist Jane Kwatleematt Marston. For more information about this artist and her work, visit Inuit Gallery of Vancouver. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - It’s Grab Bag Time 2:03 - How can we use AI in exploring the universe? 15:36 - What can we learn about the runaway black hole? 18:47 - Evidence that we are NOT in a simulation? 25:26 - Could a computer recreate love? 31:25 - What is our universe expanding into? 36:00 - How do gas giants have magnetic fields? 37:55 - What is the biggest obstacle to inventing warp drive?

Top Comments (10)

@MistSoalar 2023-05-13

The way Charles explains is somewhat mesmerizing. Wish I had a science teacher like him

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@TheNickarnett 2023-05-12

Charles Liu, StarTalk All-Star (among many other prestigious accolades!). Love it when he's on the show!

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@hanstubben 2023-05-13

Charles seems already to be in a higher dimension of knowledge! Great to have him on the show!

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@aungthuhein007 2023-05-12

Wish this episode was 10x longer seriously.

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@Sn3akyViking 2023-05-12

On point with the simulation question. One of my favorite D&D moments. Someone was running a perception check with no real reason as the character could clearly see everything that was going on but they wanted to be sure. So the DM said " for a second as you are searching and checking you notice for a split second you are on a giants table. Your party members appear to be statues not moving and you notice 5 giants sitting around the table. You come back to reality a split second later."

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@Anpeo 2023-09-24

Man that discussion about the brain lighting up when you're in love and trying to fake it was intense. I was trying to listen to the podcast while falling asleep but it's all too engrossing. What an episode. 🔥

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@James-pl2oy 2023-05-12

Charles Liu and Heather Berlin are my all time favorite guests!

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@limppu1337 2023-05-17

I usually watch Startalk to calm myself before sleep. However, when i hear these four doing CQ episode, i grab a beer and laugh my bottom off with the fellas.

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@netgnostic1627 2023-05-12

For a moment there, I thought Charles Liu was going to say, "Now that the Hubble has been humbled, we use the James Webb." So let's all refer to it as the Humble Space Telescope.

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@CrazyJc2000 2023-05-12

The lightning makes niel look like a super villain 😂

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