What It Takes to Achieve Great Scientific Breakthroughs w/ Rick Walker [Ep. 453]

What does it take to achieve great breakthroughs in science? What makes Galileo’s approach to science still relevant today? And why is it essential for scientists to communicate their work to the general public?
Last month, I was invited to Rick Walker's podcast to give his listeners insight into the mind of a scientist. We also discussed the cosmic microwave background, unifying the laws of gravity and quantum mechanics, and more. 
Tune in!

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Key Takeaways: 

00:00 Intro

01:18 Science, curiosity, and creativity 

08:46 Entertainment scientists 

12:59 The relationship between mathematics and science

20:22 Einstein’s unfinished dream 

24:17 Heisenberg uncertainty principle 

29:09 Galileo’s approach to science

34:51 My content creation process

39:49 The cosmic microwave background 

48:16 Quickfire

52:25 Outro

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Additional resources: 

➡️ Check out Rick Walker’s Podcast:

🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3V74xC3Qv8HZchgn_tYWoA 
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-walker-podcast/id1667818152

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✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 
🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast 

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