Interesting conversations about interesting things with interesting people. Hosted by Joe Scott from the YouTube channel, Answers With Joe.
Our traditional view of robots as metal machines with computer brains is pretty hard-wired (pun intended) into the human psyche. But there are reasons to believe that living robots - robots made of soft or living tissue - might be the better option. Here's why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Magnetars are a type of neutron star with a magnetic field a quadrillion times stronger than the strongest magnets here on Earth. These stellar monsters are mind-blowing in every way and possibly the source of massive gamma ray bursts and fast radio bursts. So what would happen if you fell into one? Let's find out. :) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We're all pretty much over COVID-19 at this point. But how close are we to getting a handle on this disease? How much longer will this go on? And where are we with the race for a vaccine? The answer... It's still early folks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
This video starts with a sketch that may be hard to follow in audio form. But this is an update on solid state batteries and what we can expect from them in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Space shades are often touted as our last hope if our climate change situation gets too out of control. If we can't keep carbon emissions down, we could just block the sun. I hear this option get thrown out very casually, but I've never seen a realistic look at what that would look like. How big would it need to be? How much would it cost? Wound it even work? So I decided to take a serious deep dive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
This is my full interview with Dr. Becky Smethurst, YouTube star and Oxford Astrophysicist. We talk about the life of an astrophysicist and what it's like to be a part of academia, plus she gets me up to speed on the cosmological crisis, and we make fun of each others' accents. And much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Astrophysicists are currently struggling to explain an inconsistency that has become a cosmological crisis, and it has to do with the Hubble Constant, which determines the expansion of the universe. Special thanks to Dr. Becky Smethurst for chatting with me! You can follow her channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNbYGl89UUowy8oXkipC-Q See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
I haven't posted a podcast episode in a while! But this interview with David Quammen was was perfect for an audio-only version. So here you go! David Quammen is the author of Spillover: Animal Infections And The Next Human Pandemic. He spent years working with National Geographic tracking viral outbreaks in Africa, Australia, and around the world, and he has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic as well as what we can expect in regard to pandemics in the future. See Privacy Policy at htt...
Andy Weir, bestselling author of The Martian and Artemis, sits down with me to talk about all kinds of things, including the creative process, the importance of mental health, and of course, Mars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Pamela Newenham is the co-founder of GirlCrew, a social media app designed to help women connect in the real world. Here we talk about how GirlCrew came to be (through Tinder of all places), the importance of connecting with people face-to-face, and the power and perils of being an entrepreneur. Find more about GirlCrew here: https://www.girlcrew.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
I recently traveled to Palm Springs and got a chance to hang out with Ben Sullins, who brought his Model 3 with him - and I got a chance to drive it! Ben's channel, Teslanomics, talks about Tesla from a data science standpoint. It's a great source of Tesla news that cuts through all the hype. Find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEbf0-PoSuHD0TgMbxomDg And see the video on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZD5Orgslt6g See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
On the YouTube channel today, I am releasing an often-requested video on Rocket Lab, the New Zealand private launch company that's focusing on small, disposable rockets to serve the growing cubsat and micro satellite industry. And for the video, CEO Peter Beck was kind enough to spend some time talking with me about his company, his philosophy, and some of the engineering challenges to reaching space. Find the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/zjg5CGylUkM If you want to learn more about Rocke...
John Cook founded the website skepticalscience.com, where he has compiled a list of the most repeated climate change denial arguments and shows the science behind the myths. Along the way, he gained a PhD in Psychology and studies why people refuse to believe scientific truths. Here, we talk about the science of climate change denial and I let him respond to some of the most common comments I've received about climate change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
In today's podcast, I sit down with Doug Vakoch, the founder of METI, or Messaging Extra Terrestrial Intelligence. We talk about why METI was founded, what their goals are, why we should try to contact aliens, and respond to some of the criticisms of the organization. If you're interested in learning more about what they do or want to get involved, you can check them out at www.meti.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
I've been asked more times than I could count to do a video on Thorium reactors, specifically Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors. There's a lot of conflicting information out there, but I tried my best to break down how nuclear energy works and why Thorium is different. Is it better? You be the judge. Find the video and everything else at http://www.answerswithjoe.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Cooper Carr is a buddy of mine who hosts the Cine Pile podcast, where they have "down to Earth discussions about films that matter". But he's also something of an expert - at least more than I am - on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. So he and I sat down and had a discussion about what's going on with cryptocurrencies, where it's going, and why it matters. His podcast is very much worth checking out, you can find it here: http://bit.ly/CinePilePod_iTunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
The Hubble Telescope opened our perspective of the cosmos and our place in it. But the James Webb Space Telescope may show us the very origins of our universe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mathematics is the backbone of all sciences, no theories or hypotheses are proven unless there is math to back it up. But there are many who believe that math isn't real. In today's video, we'll break down the arguments. From the Mathematical Physicalists to the Platonists to the Mathematical Fictionalists, we look at all the theories behind whether numbers actually exist, and what they mean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Quantum Field Theory is the current best understanding of the nature of reality that we have. It's also the strangest. Join me as we break down how we got there and what it all means. Support me on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Get some cool t-shirts yo! Follow me at all my places! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/answerswithjoe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/answerswithjoe L...
I spoke with Tim Dodd, who runs the YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut, specifically about the Falcon Heavy for my video on that subject, but we got into all kinds of topics from spaceflight to what inspired us as kids, to the danger of trolls and flat-earthers and the importance of tapping into the wonder that science brings us. I really enjoyed talking with him, if you haven't checked out his channel, you can find it at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q/featured See Priv...
Here's the audio of the Bitcoin and Blockchain videos, together for one podcast episode. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
To celebrate hitting 5 million views, I recently recorded a lightning round video, taking questions from all over my social media platforms. Here is what came out of it. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Just a little update to let you know I'm still alive and will be contributing more content soon. Sorry for the radio silence around here, and thanks for your patience! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Greg Porter is an architect, designer, maker and the host of the YouTube channel Greg's Garage, where he builds cool designs and solutions using 3D printing and fabrication machines that he built with his own hands. In this interview, we talk about his journey to being an architect, what moves him as a maker and designer, and the future of design as we integrate our creativity with artificial intelligence. You can find more about Greg on his website, www.gregsgaragekc.com. See Privacy Policy at ...
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/dbm3M9Bz4RE The Big Bang Theory is by far the most accepted theory surrounding the origin of our universe - but it's not perfect. Here are 5 unsolved mysteries surrounding the Big Bang. If you'd like to support the show in exchange for exclusive perks, visit http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe. Also, follow me at answerswithjoe on: Facebook Twitter Snapchat Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
In this podcast, I'm thrilled to be talking to Sean Webb about his new book, Mind Hacking Happiness (Volumes 1 & 2). Sean is a counselor, author, media personality and something of an expert on emotions. In this episode we talk about how we break past our mental attachments, enlightenment experiences, a simple hack to keep your emotions from spiraling out of control, the newest science on consciousness, and how to gain control of your mind. Find all of my podcasts and YouTube videos at www.a...
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/EJOKb1_aBM0 It's the ultimate computer. Capable of simulating entire universes and powered by the sun. Watch to learn about the Matryoshka Brain. Support this channel on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Follow me! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/answerswithjoe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/answerswithjoe See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/bJ6QmZ48jY4 Or... How To Not Be A Horse. Automation and AI promise to usher in an era of amazing productivity and innovation. But they also threaten our very way of life. Support me on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Follow me at all my places! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/answerswithjoe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/answerswithjoe See...
Find the full video here: https://youtu.be/kr_CFydcBZc You may be familiar with the speed of light, but the reason it exists and how we discovered it is pretty fascinating. Support me on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Follow me at all my places! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/answerswithjoe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/answerswithjoe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Find the video here: https://youtu.be/yZhgIBlqQpA The Boötes Void is giant super void spanning 250 million light years across with almost nothing in it. Its existence has challenged astronomers for decades. Follow me! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/answerswithjoe Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/answerswithjoe And support the channel on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe See Pri...
