Robert Lawrence Kuhn asks Janna Levin rapid-fire questions on scientific discoveries, the multiverse, the laws of physics, and much more. Levin’s latest book, Black Hole Survival Guide, is an evocative exploration of black holes, provoking us to imagine the visceral experience of a black hole encounter illustrated with original artwork.
What does it really take to be creative? Zorana Ivcevic Pringle joins Closer To Truth’s Robert Lawrence Kuhn to reveal the surprising science behind creativity. From the power of emotions to the importance of taking action, Pringle explains how creativity is not just about having ideas—but choosing to pursue them. Based on her new book…
Physics, cosmology, and the ultimate nature of reality. Is our Universe infinite—or finite, but wrapped in higher dimensions? Janna Levin, renowned theoretical physicist and science communicator, explores bold ideas about the cosmos: the possibility of a finite universe, the nature of extra dimensions, and how abstract mathematical truths might constrain the physical world. In this…
Is Earth becoming a super-organism? Philosopher Clément Vidal shares his thoughts and discusses the noosphere, the idea that all human thought and knowledge together form a kind of “sphere” around the Earth. The noosphere is like an invisible layer made up of our collective mind, a realm of human thought, culture, science, art, and shared…
Ghostly encounters, alien abductions, reincarnation, talking to the dead, UFO sightings, inexplicable coincidences, out-of-body and near-death experiences. Are these legitimate phenomena? If not, how should we go about understanding them? In his latest book, Chris French investigates paranormal claims to discover what lurks behind this “weird shit”. French provides authoritative, evidence-based explanations for a wide…
Dr. Clement Vidal, philosopher of science and astrobiologist, discusses the idea of something rather than nothing, differing religious worldviews, fine tuning and metaphysics, and more.Clement Vidal, philosopher of science and astrobiologist, discusses the idea of something rather than nothing, differing religious worldviews, fine tuning and metaphysics, and more. Clément Vidal is a philosopher with a…
What happens when artificial intelligence begins to rival human intelligence—and maybe even consciousness? In this wide-ranging conversation, neuroscientist Terrence Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational neuroscience and deep learning, explores the frontiers of AI: its potential for consciousness, the profound ethical challenges it raises, and the dangers we must confront. Can machines become self-aware? Should they…
What is the nature of the multiverse? Astrophysicist and author Janna Levin explores profound questions about cosmology, dark energy, and the mathematics underlying the universe in this wide-ranging conversation with Robert Lawrence Kuhn. From the possibility of infinite universes to the role of abstract math in shaping physical reality, we dive deep into the mysteries…
It’s the ultimate question in natural science: How does our universe work? Is there a fundamental theory? An incredible amount has been figured out about physics over the past few hundred years, but even with everything that’s been done, we still, after all this time, don’t have a truly fundamental theory of physics. Stephen Wolfram…
Physicist and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram discusses the fundamental physical theory of quantum mechanics that describes the behavior of matter and of light.