What Would an Infinite Cosmos Mean? | Episode 1107 | Closer To Truth

Is the cosmos infinite? Do stars and spaces go on forever? Do the numbers of galaxies, and even of universes, have no end? Here's how infinity enriches appreciation of reality. Featuring interviews with Martin Rees, Anthony Aguirre, Raphael Bousso, Sean Carroll, and Joshua Knobe.

Season 11, Episode 7 - #CloserToTruth

Closer To Truth host Robert Lawrence Kuhn takes viewers on an intriguing global journey into cutting-edge labs, magnificent libraries, hidden gardens, and revered sanctuaries in order to discover state-of-the-art ideas and make them real and relevant.

Closer to Truth presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.

#Universe #Infinity

[Frost]

man... this channel is like having a detox from all the garbage media we're bombarded with.

[behr]

I always love Closer to Truth. One of the best and most accessible science and philosophy presentations around!

[loopghost]

Closer to Truth: my gratitude is infinite. I’ve watched hours and hours of your episodes. I’ve read all of Sean’s books. Thank you, truly and deeply. This work is meaningful, wonderful and profound.

[BigDaddy-ypmi]

The sheer wonder and questions posed somehow grabbed me in ways no other program has. I've watched EVERY video on astronomy, and space and time (get the joke?). This guy's voice, style of interaction, f*'ing love this. And no editing with clips never longer than 5 seconds that EVERY youtube uploader does in order to keep attention in a subliminal way. This is so amazing, thank you, and for the first time ever, I would donate to keep you producing!! Let us know when/where/how please sir, and keep up the great work!!

[Phillyman]

I am not sure if it is the interesting information, or just the sound of his voice. But I find myself very relaxed while listening.

[godfreecharlie]

CTTT is the show that doesn't just blast out the current accepted explanation promoting the scientist that is presently popular. Bob Kuhn has questions that we all want to ask but don't have access to the many learned people he has. Many of the shows required me to watch two or three times just to make sure I wasn't hearing things. That's because many postulated ideas are right out there on the most insightful leading edges. He's not confined to one mindset or topic having a wide variety of disciplines discussed. Thanks Robert!

[Moleanimationchannel]

The idea of a never ending universe is more palatable to my mind than a finite one.

[Angela-iqcm]

The music at 6:00 is absolutely beautiful ! Well done, brilliant productions. Thank You all

[domcasmurro]

"I speak with Sean Carroll." Its already a classic in this universe😀

[elcordinho]

4:55
Great answer
This is what science is all about. Knowing or not knowing. Never guessing or wanting.

[Ascendlocal]

Of all your episodes Robert, this may be to most profound. Especially for those of us who have a broad understanding of concepts, if not the math or an anything close to an Ed Witten intellect. This program is a conduit to a layperson, such as myself, to wade deeper into contemplation and across the biggest questions and subjects including most importantly, the Hard problem of our consciousness. Thank you Robert. You need to begin your own AMA! I'll gladly add a subscription.

[bruinflight]

The camera and lighting on this series has gotten so much better!

[chirilas]

Wow!! What a tremendous program. Very instructive, despite the implications of the difficult topics dealt in this lecture. These concepts of space- time and many others, are not easy to assimilate in normal minds. They are so complex to digest honestly. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[stringsbrainfingers]

Just found and subbed. Very excellent Channel! I love the concept of Infinity. If I think about it hard enough, my brain feels like it's going to explode and I like that feeling.

[dennistucker]

I agree with Sean Carroll's position. That we just don't know yet and we prefer that space and time are infinite. Love CTT.

[mikeys]

I like option #4. Time and space are infinite - the universe has always existed and is infinitely large. Perhaps the Big Bang is just something that happened in our observable region of the universe.

[mikeys]

The thought of something finite becoming infinite is a very difficult concept. The thought of the universe being infinite in time and space is equally as mind boggling.

[dougg]

The most interesting playground we will never fully explore. I’m bummed

[Jose-xoc]

During the course of my day's routine I make time to escape into the program...Closer to Truth. The subject matter is fascinating which causes critical thinking and a paradigm shift in my thought pattern. Kudos

[bravetraveler]

like the universe, my curiosity continues to grow with each episode. thank you