Why This Universe?
The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.
Podcasting since 2020 • 90 episodes
Why This Universe?
Latest Episodes
78 - The Life of a Science Journalist (Ft. Katrina Miller)
What's it like bringing science to the most general public audiences? How do you distill complex results into short news-worthy articles without getting lost in clickbait? Today we hear the perspective of New York Times science journalist Katri...
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77 - All About Quantum Computing (Ft. Henry Lamm)
Quantum computing makes big promises, but how does it work? What is the real state of quantum computing today? Special guest Henry Lamm answers our questions.Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-univer...
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76 - Do We Live in a Simulation?
Is the world around us real, or are we living in someone's computer program?Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universeFor ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a...
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75 - Physics in Extreme Locations (Ft. Daniel Baxter & Alexandra Rahlin)
We hear two physicists describe their lives collecting data in remote locations, from deep underground in an active mine and from the South Pole.Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universeFor...
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