Today’s episode features Cataclysm -- a  power of the universe that gives rise to catastrophe, destruction, and death. 

In this episode, Brian discusses our increased awareness of cataclysm both in the cycles of life on Earth and the Universe.  Then, he explores how a star spends ten million years creating its structure only to be eliminated in two seconds and how this cataclysms enable further creativity to emerge throughout the cosmos.  

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Welcome to the Journey of the Universe podcast, where we explore humans’ place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe, the role we play here on Earth, and how we may connect to the intricate web of life to create a flourishing future.

This season we are featuring segments from Brian Thomas Swimme’s Powers of the Universe series, a captivating exploration of the powers coursing through the Universe and each of us. This immersive series contains amazing insights that will forever change how you think about being human.

We hope you enjoy the Journey.

To hear the complete lecture on Homeostasis:

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