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Brian Greene is great because he seems socially competent with great intelligence. Not just a science/math savant who can't communicate with everyday people.
The perceived "smartest" among us is those who are able to teach others without insulting their ignorance. Humans have a very fragile ego, and to impose new info upon it is very tricky.
Brian Greene is my favorite science communicator up there with Carl Sagan. He is so articulate and easy to understand while possessing such a rich vocabulary. The way he layers his sentences is so poetic and entertaining that it's impossible to be distracted.
@@dzenacs2011 He is not saying that humans are not important, he is saying we are not important to the universe. He is saying our importance does not come from an external source because there is not one. What we do is important to us. If life is a video game we are in sandbox mode not an RPG where we have pre-destined quests to do. If anything that makes us more important because the achievements of humanity to get this far was done without aid and by us alone.
@@inglestopia understandable considering the lack of tolerance religion has had for science for 1,000s of years. Such as insisting the universe revolves around the Earth and Placing Galileo on trial for heresy for stating so and imprisoning him for stating this truth. Religion has never tolerated the truth so why should Atheists tolerate religion which is based on ancient myths and retold legends and not facts?
@@prophetofthesingularity I prefer the mindset that Greene has, he doesn't need to disqualify people for believing something or hating other beliefs like if religion as a whole is completely bad when it's not, it has also positive things. Of course, many people have died unjustly, just as religious people have died because of secular atheists, they reacted in the same way because they wanted to impose their atheistic thought, how did religions react? Religious fundamentalisms were formed, including Islamic terrorism. Both extremes are indefensible and unfortunate, but it is not good to add fuel to the fire and seek revenge on one side, so intolerance will never end. I have to read more of Sagan to be honest to have better understanding but I remember like he hated religion a lot, same case as Richard Dawkins.
If all the teachers in the world were Oxford educated once-in-a-generation communicators, the world would be a better place? I think you might be on to something.
I love the fact that given the "right" teacher, i.e., someone articulate and able to speak in simple terms, one can pleasingly listen to studies beyond our personal journey. Letting us enjoy their voyage while remaining in our own. A well-spoken, articulate person with a thorough handle on the topic at hand and presto... the magic begins.
He just lies and hates what science shows. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.
@@jacobvandijk6525 many scientists did that before they could prove theyre theory. Thats how science works in the field of physics. Newton, Einstein, Tesla,...
Brian's NOVA documentary, The Elegant Universe, is what first piqued my interest in physics. That documentary also has a very special place in my heart because it was the only thing that would help sooth my daughter to sleep when she was an infant. :) (This is yet another episode I can "like" before even listening to!)
Same story and "The Elegant Universe" the documentary and the book peaked my interest in physics and also I liked this episode before watching/listening
I started to be obsesed with Brian's books years ago and I recently discovered Lex's channel and spent days and nights listening to it. Now I found out two of my favourite people had a podcast together!! WoW❤
2 years on, I’ve come to listen to this pod again. One of the best conversations ever! Because many of these pods aren’t necessarily conversations, but this is indeed a truly fascinating one. Thanks professor Greene and Lex!
Brian Greene's RU-vid videos was one of the few things positive that came out of the pandemic. He has a way of making even the most difficult topics understandable for the average person
Yes! The Daily Equation was amazing. It's truly bonkers that a man this brilliant and famous took the time out of his day to answer literally ANY question posed to him for three hours a day, 5 days a week.
"Time is the most essential quality of experience while simultaneously being the most mysterious" - Thought provoking and brilliant. I have lost count of time trying to digest that statement.
Loosing count at that digestion for some reason makes me think of a litebrite board and the pegs. Although by themselves they remain the same physically... When they come together in the process of a being "digesting" by the "user", that makes an experience and an expression. Also meant to be taken apart. Not be be stuck in one particular pattern. As is the life cycle of the digestion process.
Yeah, the guy is great. Unfortunately we have to listen to little Lexi talk cause he isn't too smart. neither is his little daddy. Hate the guy. Great guest though!
Arithmetically, I cannot figure out how you make time to prep and do all of these multi-hour interviews and still have a day job as well. I cannot even make time to watch one in ten of them, but I really appreciate it all when you talk with a guy like Brian Greene. Thanks for your hard work.
@@macysondheim It's just arithmetic; nothing fancy involved. Unless, of course, Lex moves so fast that there is a relativistic effect, which might explain how he does it.
That’s how you can tell someone is truly knowledgeable on a subject - they can explain complex issues in a way you or I can understand. If you enjoyed this, the episode with Alex Fillippenko should be interesting to you.
He doesn't know what he's talking about. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.
Great podcast, love Brian Greene. Please don't put your camera on automatic. The lighting is always the same thru the podcast, ISO (exposure) should be fixed. This would eliminate the exposure/light fluctuations in the video. ;)
Constructive criticism is good. Theories have to be challenged even before a better theory is given. It is not about the persons, it is about exposing flaws and producing better science.
Love Brian Greene!!! My favorite science communicator by far!!!! He is also an incredible mathematician seeing as he is a string theriost also. Lex and Greene together... Oh hells yeah ima be watching that co sure 😄
So inspiring as always, thanks Lex. I'd really love to see you interviewing the philosopher Franco Berardi (have a look on one of his conferences on you tube or articles around the web).
Being a normal human, not having degrees in robotics, science, string theory or anything remotely associated with this conversation. I must admit much of this conversation is on a plateau beyond my comprehension, but being a normal, understanding seeking entity, I love listening to these 2 share their thoughts, knowing they too have lapses in understanding the totality of these subjects. How long does one have to exist to begin to feel a faint understanding of life, the universe, the ultimate destination of we silly humanoids. If I could jump a million years, a billion years, 100 billion years, will this conversation still be playing in my mind, still seeking the answers. Thanks Brian and Lex for this awesome conversation.
Whoa - I just gained a whole new level of respect for Brian Greene. I had completely miscategorized him ... my bad; sorry Dr. Greene. You've wholly earned my respect today. Cheers man.
lol nice that he mentioned peter woit also from columbia. Was so happy to see lex fridman also talk to brian greene after seeing he interviewed peter woit as well. on string theory
Brian Greens book The Elegant Universe changed how I viewed everything when I read it when I was 20. He explained Relativity and quantum mechanics in such great way.
Dear Fellow Austinite from a former Austinite... Just started getting more into Brian Greene content, found his class on youtube and it's amazingly simple the way explains hard concepts for my lizard brain to understand. This interview is fantastic.
Rogan hasn’t had many of these science educators back on in a long time. I’m glad to see you’re giving them light . I know Brian Cox is likely very busy but he’s always fascinating to listen to if you can book him
18:00 good point from Fridman. Perhaps consciousness is a type of very complex and advance “sensors” that we have evolved into, to help intelligent beings experience & react to each other
Lex, great podcast, but I’m not sure if you’ve reviewed this footage… lighting/exposure issues. On Brian, the exposure is oscillating… it’s going between proper exposure and overexposed. The camera on Brian also went slightly out of focus a few times. The camera on you is not oscillating but the whites are too bright… blown out.
Time, is most likely an emergent phenomenon, from a progressive series of events as seen by the observer? I would love to see this discussion with Micheal Levin. It’s interesting to see how they think alike but from such different places.
Honestly after the first 5 min I really had to look at things from a different perspective and in a more positive outlook. This was definitely eye opening for me in a lot of ways. Appreciate this perspective for sure.
It's fun that time and gravity (two very closely related things) are so hard to figure out, considering what we're using to figure them out with: consciousness - an equally hard-to-figure-out thing whose function is (kinda) to pilot us through time :)
The conversation started with Led Fridman reading Bertrand Russell's view on second laws of thermodynamics and ended with Brian Greene imagining an artificially intelligent robot contemplating on second laws of thermodynamics
I just love Dr. B. Green, he’s so smart and sensible, capable to get to the intricacies of the existence . Thank you Lex for all the beautiful minds you share with us, the commons
Stop and think how remarkable it is. Two incredibly intelligent, passionate, devoted physicists have a conversation about the fundamental questions of our universe and we get to listen in. For free. The power of the internet is mind blowing.
No, knowledge is better. Brain ignores science. The 1LofT states that energy can't be created or destroyed, it can't happen naturally. One aspect of the 2LoT shows that the universe is winding down, usable energy is becoming less usable. It is clear creation had to be done supernaturally yet it is still denied because people are just too proud to accept that, among other things.
Brian Greene just dropped some serious knowledge bombs in his latest interview! He's not just one of the world's most brilliant scientists, he's also an amazing communicator who can make even the most complex topics seem accessible and fascinating. I learned so much and I'm still reeling from his insights. This is a must-watch for anyone who's curious about the universe and our place in it.
I love watching the videos on the world science Channel that Brian Green hosts. He's right up there with Brian Cox as far as being very engaging, intelligent and able to take such large concepts and make them understandable and fascinating to the layman.
When Dr. Greene brought up the Feynman interview about the wonder of experience, I stood up and clapped. I read "The elegant universe" in 2006 and it remains one of the most beautiful books ever written by humans! 👏👏👏
Getting back to this podcast the second time, I get this feeling that consciousness is possibly another property of matter. It’s a speculation but it’s interesting to think in these terms as a thought experiment. May be this property of matter is only realised when matter comes in the form of billions of cells that form the human brain and body.
I watch slot of podcasts and other stuff on RU-vid. And I really like the way you come across your smart witty and there is great information that Comes from them. Your algorithm is spot on as it pushes you over people I've followed for years. Keep up the good work 💪👍
Here i am listening to this, not even 5 min in and he talks about the meaning of life and the further we can see into universe the better understanding we can have then the new release pictures of james webb telescope comes to mind getting this rush to know what his insight would be about all of this and he then mentions about the telescope being sent on December, took little longer to get the picture but i cant wait to listen what he has to say about it.
Friedman is like a child, love it. More adults should realize that major breakthroughs in science are made when still young, yet grownup sounding adults take all the credit, give speeches at podiums afterwards, when they aren't making breakthroughs, funny innit? -whappocosta
String Theory as it stands is nowhere the actual theory of "everything" as it's far far too convoluted and has its own contradictions and problems. There's indeed much work to be done and it will likely combine and vastly be simplified into other theories.
Now that's just the kind of negativity that we are all trying to avoid! I can feel the presence of the strings when I wake up in the morning until I go to sleep at night. The strings are always with me. I also have lost a lot of socks and other small items over the years. The socks were presumably lost in the dryer, so I figure the combination of kinetic energy and thermal energy (which is also kinetic) was enough to occasionally transfer one of my socks to one of the other hidden dimensions that we don't see. How smug are these people who need proof and experimental verification to justify belief in something? I can feel the strings and their extra dimensions in my heart. They are part of who I am as a person. I don't need some negative skeptic shooting down my belief in something as wonderful as string theory. Anyone who criticizes string theory is just jealous because they don't feel anything in their hearts. Their lives are empty in a way. Void of enrichment. I tell you, it's such a good feeling living in harmony with the strings and extra dimensions, it's like walking on air every minute of every day. If you are a fellow believer, like me - do not let those so called "logical thinkers" put a dent in your belief system. There is strength in positivity, and when you walk with the strings - you walk with the only universal truth there is.
@Lex Fridman - i noticed a little thing. Near 1h 36-39min you kind of hit the table. And it goes to the mike. I suggest you mount those arms away from the table. And yes: very interesting dialogue!
I am not a string theorist but my wife who has last done physics in high school in the early 90’s is a big fan of Brian’s. With my permission of course. 😂
We feel like (have the sensation that) we make choices. Is there any meaningful difference between that and actually making choices, whatever that would mean?
