Brains Matter Episode 137 - Dinner with a Physicist

Professor Lawrence Krauss is the author of “The Physics of Star Trek”, a professor of physics, the Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Director of the Origins Project at the Arizona State University. OG had a chat with him about physics and science in general, over dinner. Topics talked about: - What inspired him to do physics? - The inspiration of using science fiction to communication science - How realistic are some of the science examples used in Star Trek? - Is teleportation possible? - Technological predictions from science fiction - String theory - General relativity - How science evolves and progresses - His prediction on the energy of empty space - The positioning of religion and its influence on science, especially in the US - The ability of science to bring people together - Current world issues that rely on an understanding of science - His work with advising government policy for Barack Obama - The problem of a drop in science funding worldwide - How much of an impact does science have on the GDP? - Recommendations on what to do if you enjoy science - Science communicators
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