Physics' next paradigm shift IN FULL | Astrophysicist Matt O'Dowd
2,792Matt O'Dowd discusses his research on the biggest questions in physics.
Do you agree with what he's doing? Should he do something else?
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Join astrophysicist and science communicator Matt O'Dowd for an in-depth interview on physics, in which he discusses cutting-edge black hole research, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, the importance of science education, and the next big paradigm shift in physics.
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Matt O'Dowd is a renowned astrophysicist and science communicator. He researches extragalactic astrophysics (black holes, quasars, gravitational lensing, and more) and is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at City University of New York, Lehman College. O'Dowd is also the host and writer of the weekly YouTube show PBS Space Time, currently the biggest physics and space show on YouTube with over 3 million subscribers. He is also a regular guest at StarTalk radio, the popular science show with Neil Degrasse Tyson.
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Matt's current research
01:47 Why astrophysics?
04:56 Black holes and cosmology
10:37 Science communication
15:00 The next paradigm shift in physics
18:30 What is stopping research?
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