Physics & Philosophy with Sean Carroll

Hey Star Talkins, Neil here. You're about to listen to an episode specially drawn from our archives to serve your cosmic curiosities. The archives run deep. If you enjoy this, take a peek at the full catalog on your favorite podcast platform. There's a lot there to tickle your geek underbelly.

Check it out. Welcome to Star Talk, your place in the universe where science and pop culture collide. Star Talk begins right now. I am Neil deGrasse Tyson, your personal astrophysicist. And I'm Lindsay Nix Walker, senior producer of Star Talk.

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