Quantum to the Cosmos: A Brief Tour of Everything

This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.

Participant:
Sean Carroll

Moderator:
Brian Greene

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[PrinceWilliam]

Brian Greene and Sean Carroll together at last?! Yes please, and thank you!

[anitareasontobelieve]

As a mom in a red state you will never know how much these talks mean to me. We weren't taught JACK about this..and me especially so. My town was so small one of parents were my teachers except for 2 years and they are YECs. They mean well but the misinformation they believe and Pure D Brand Lack of Attention, combined with zero concept of curiosity, and adherence to dogma, made me pretty stupid. When I listen to science communicators I learn so many concepts and can understand more. I'm sure students who can do the math love them, too. Your lack of all bragadocio, humbleness, combined with your degrees, and easy manners, help folks like me that were controlled to the Nth degree, I truly am thankful I can learn a bit. Thanks so much.

[stellarwind]

Wow what a treat to have these two together. Two of the brightest and most articulate communicators of hard science.

[MrBendybruce]

I mean, two of my all time favorite science outreach educators both together on the same podcast. What's not to like?

[trout]

I really enjoyed watching Sean Carroll and Brian Greene's conversation. More than just the interesting physics and philosophy topics, I was fascinated by how well they conversed together. They clearly listened attentively to each other, connected on ideas without talking over one another, and had a smooth, engaging back-and-forth flow. Their respectful yet vibrant exchange of perspectives was not only intellectually stimulating but also a lesson in having a thoughtful, enlightening dialogue. Inspiring.

[p__b__]

My two favorite physicists (so far). Loved them in Sean's Mindscape podcast. These two talking about their field of expertise will never get boring or old.

[Dechral]

I'm going to need another 40 hours of conversation between these two. Thanks for sharing <3

[albertmora]

These two geniuses are among my two favorite living physicists. Brian Greene and Sean Carroll are saints in my definition of the word. Here's my definition. Saint: Someone who devotes their life to pursue Truth. Thank you Brian and Sean. I love you with all my heart. Albert Mora

[corinnefeldmann]

My two favorite physicist together, a lovely gift.

[Seb_]

This was so good. Two great scientists and scientific communicators grappling with some big themes. I loved it, thank you both

[ernstvanoeveren]

Brian and Sean… the 2 best online physics tutors! Excellent guys

[garydecad]

What a pleasure to listen to this, especially in the times of the horrible news today. This is why we can be proud to be scientists.

[jimmydoolitle]

Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic that Dr. Greene provides the opportunity for the audience here to learn from the greatest minds of our generation. I always watch, listen and learn. Sean Carroll is one of my favorites and these two together are definitely a treat. P.S. for Dr. Greene. Lenny Susskind is one of my favorites too. I am a nuclear and electrical engineer by profession and I took the time to watch Lenny teach QM on video from Stanford. I really enjoy it when the two of you get together and I especially love his Feynman anecdotes. Please do something again with him soonest. I have watched everything you and Dr. Susskind have done on YouTube.

[HD.]

Brian Green my all-time favourite scientist not because of scientific temperament but because of his enthusiasm and passion to teach the World 🌎 This show actually justifies the name "World Science Festival " because real Festival is something that is not limited by a closed circle or group rather it is being celebrated by the Whole World 🌍 This show encourages the World scientific minds.

It's great 👍 Both the Cosmologists rock show🎉🎉

[DrJeeps]

Listening to two very intelligent and articulate human beings is sheer joy!

[alexcimpoiestamasan]

I have just decided recently at 30 years old that physics is the field i want to pursue my whole life and everything around this seems to be disappointing and trying to make me quit believing the I actually can. Thanks for the words from the ending, i will definitely continue without any care of what others think. I'll come work with you soon!

[ralphhebgen]

These two guys are my favourite science communicators - I attended Sean’s talk at the Royal Institution in London the other week and he was absolutely brilliant. What I love about his style is that he tries to make the maths behind the formulae approachable. Of course it won’t replace a university degree but a layperson with some mathematical background (perhaps A-level, college general studies level) will develop a far deeper understanding of the subject than they might get from reading journalistic articles or some of the books in the pop-science genre that are out there.

I think Brian and Sean do a great job also in getting young people to study science, maybe those who are ‘on the fence’, who have an interest in the subjects but are unsure about a full-blown university degree. To those, listening to their excellent podcasts and reading their books must be like fanning the embers of a fire.

[tanveerbhatti]

This is an example of a real conversation. Inspiring, thought-provoking, and humbling.

[timveseli]

Sean is a great guess. His recent 4+ hours podcast on physics was amazing.

[SicilianDefence]

Two legends of the physics community! Absolutely loved your talk ❤ please more