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In this electrifying episode, recorded live at UC San Diego, Brian pulls back the cosmic curtain to explore some of the deepest mysteries in science—and what they might mean for our understanding of everything.

You'll learn how scientists use the mysterious property of light called polarization to uncover secrets from the dawn of the universe, chase evidence for the Big Bang, and even perform your own light experiment along the way. The conversation ventures into the origins of our universe, the search for other forms of life, and the tantalizing possibility that our universe might be just one among countless others in a sprawling multiverse.

But it doesn't stop at science. Brian and his audience wrestle with the blurry boundaries where facts confront faith: Can scientific discovery ever answer the big metaphysical questions, such as the existence of God or consciousness after death? What does the intersection of cosmology and religion tell us about our place in reality?

With detours into modern cosmological theories, debates about inflation, the search for life on other planets, and even the role AI might play in future discoveries, this episode keeps curious minds on their toes.

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00:00 "Polarization: Unlocking Cosmic Secrets"

04:36 Wave Polarization Explained

09:11 Questioning the Big Bang Singularity

10:52 Detecting Gravitational Waves' Cosmological Impact

15:39 Pope Endorses Science-Bible Alignment

18:52 Gene's Role in Evolutionary Drive

19:55 Deepak Chopra: Preparing for Death

26:03 "Universe vs. Multiverse Debate"

26:50 Debating Multiverse in Astronomy

31:39 "Geometric Social Commentary Revealed"

34:24 Extraterrestrial Life Evidence: Near Zero

36:54 "Expensive Material Suggests Earth-Mars Connection"

39:29 "AI-Powered Creativity and Research"

45:11 "Choosing Enrichment Over Leisure"

45:49 "Never Stop Learning"

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