David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  Рік тому +1020

    Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
    0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
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    1:41 - Habitable exoplanets
    12:01 - Alien life in our Solar System
    23:51 - Starship
    27:59 - James Webb Space Telescope
    41:18 - Binary planets
    51:34 - Exomoons and Kepler-1625b
    1:05:04 - Discoveries of alien life
    1:18:46 - Aliens
    2:05:14 - Oort clouds
    2:16:00 - Future of astronomy
    2:29:15 - Alpha Centauri
    2:41:33 - Kardashev scale
    2:53:12 - AI and space exploration
    3:10:07 - Great Filter
    3:21:22 - Colonization of Mars
    3:28:06 - Simulation hypothesis
    3:40:18 - Advice for young people
    3:44:36 - Meaning of life

    • @brandongass
      @brandongass Рік тому +28

      I know you don’t really look at comments much so I doubt you’ll see this but I’ve been a huge fan for a long time & just want to say thank you, lex. For inspiring me every day & teaching me more than I ever could’ve learned in school. You’ve made me addicted to learning, thinking deeply, & with nuance. These conversations are truly priceless works of art.

    • @ChrisBarringer
      @ChrisBarringer Рік тому +7

      ❤😮 ❤The first

    • @cluisdotorg
      @cluisdotorg Рік тому +8

      Weird, he mentioned binary planets and then super earth having too much gravity to escape it, and it made me think, what if what they detected is actually a binary pair and not one giant rocky planet 🤔 super Earth's always seemed odd to me conceptually. Anywho, great episode!

    • @kringkingen
      @kringkingen Рік тому +4

      Awesome interview!
      A person I think you should interview about Alien civilizations and visiting other solar systems, please interview Andrew J Higgins. Fraser Cain did an interesting interview with him about interstellar travel.

    • @cosmocookiemonster
      @cosmocookiemonster Рік тому +5

      Such of fascinating episode!
      It just takes you beyond imagination.

  • @CoolWorldsLab
    @CoolWorldsLab Рік тому +4010

    Thanks for having me on Lex, and for such a deep and thoughtful discussion.

    • @TheOkieLife
      @TheOkieLife Рік тому +148

      Professor Kipping, you're amazing.
      We need more people like you pushing the limits of space hypotheses, exo planet/moon discovery and just overall your outside-of-the-box thinking that's landed you the following you have today.
      Keep it up, you're a light in the darkness of space. 😎

    • @carlodave9
      @carlodave9 Рік тому +44

      I love sci-fi and listening to conversations like this. But it’s also sad. In essence, all I hear are the same old fantasies of ruling the universe as we kill ourselves with stupidity.
      That said, I was relieved to hear that acknowledged sincerely longabout 3:02:32

    • @SeanRyno
      @SeanRyno Рік тому +31

      I have always felt the same as you defend since being introduced to the Fermi Paradox. But you are the first academic I have seen that makes the argument for being alone. I think being the "first", or even believing that we are the first, is a profound and powerful idea.

    • @Andreas_Franklin
      @Andreas_Franklin Рік тому +10

      Giant fungus, I almost fell off my chair laughing! I thoroughly enjoyed your interview.. very thoughtful with depth.

    • @JessieLeighinMaine3
      @JessieLeighinMaine3 Рік тому +30

      Are you single lol I’m in love

  • @nellkellino-miller7673
    @nellkellino-miller7673 Рік тому +904

    This is how I relax in the face of possibly terminal illness. Knowing people like these two beautiful humans exist and are trying their best to keep an eye on the ball… just gives me an almost religious sense of hope for the future… in the face of a very uncertain future, that’s truly a gift.
    I aim to repay that gift in any way I can, big or small, to my very last breath. If you’re reading this in the future, my fellow archaeologists of the weird and wonderful, then know that I love you. Whoever and whatever you are.

    • @FlynLatif
      @FlynLatif Рік тому +21

      ❤ get doing that Wim Hof

    • @nicholasanderson9019
      @nicholasanderson9019 Рік тому +39

      Prayers for you! 🙏

    • @Lohanujuan
      @Lohanujuan Рік тому +40

      I wish you peace and happiness

    • @Ohhhdysseus
      @Ohhhdysseus Рік тому +30

      This honestly put a smile on my face and is truly encouraging to see someone displaying such admiration for individuals who most would dismiss simply for discussion of vastly misunderstood topics as these. Best of “luck” to you as we current humans still say

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 Рік тому +22

      Hope you feel better 👍

  • @Jimmy-Vance
    @Jimmy-Vance Рік тому +920

    OMG! Prof Kipping! I watch "Cool Worlds Lab" for years now and I'm beyond happy that he could spare some time for Lex and us. Thank you so much!

    • @clark1066
      @clark1066 Рік тому +29

      I saw this pop up and it blew me away. Awesome to see

    • @zz-ic6dx
      @zz-ic6dx Рік тому +17

      same I saw the thumbnail photo instantly recognized him and got so excited.

    • @taggedyougames
      @taggedyougames Рік тому +8

      Lol! Same reaction, cool worlds labs is cool.

    • @cutcut1980
      @cutcut1980 Рік тому +9

      I couldn’t click fast enough. I’m pretty sure I’m about to hear nearly 4 hours of awesomeness!

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly Рік тому +16

      Rogan and youtube saved my life. I rarely watch JRE now but he introduced me to so many ideas and people. Lex is standing on the shoulder of a giant and he has snatched the grasshopper out of his hand. Not only has Lex introduced me to so many great people and ideas (just subbed to cool worlds 😎) but had incredible episodes with people I learned of through Joe. The Duncan Trussel thumbnail popping up was like Xmas morning! I love them both, I think I am just a little more like-minded with lex. He always asks the questions I have for the guests.
      Lex, I know you read the comments. I'm half drunk so forgive my sloppy post but I fucking love you man, you are like the "perfect best friend". I have great people in my life but you have never said or done anything of any significance that I disagree with. Same goes for Duncan.
      The RZA episode was incredible as well, really helped me think about life/death in a new light.
      Your therapy session for Kanye really just exposed how big of a heart you have. He is such a sad case, you tried so hard to help him. I miss the old Kanye and I hope he can find peace somehow.
      People like you are my hope for the future of humanity and whatever type of AI being we birth.
      You are so humble it is hard for me to word this but you have saved my life man. I have been in some dark places. In 2010 I tested the "benzodiazepines rarely kill you by themselves" with .25g of phenazepam. I am here now and when I am lonely and start to go into dark places I watch your videos and it really helps a lot.
      I want to be like "have x person on" but that has to get annoying. I selfishly want to see a few specific comedians but you find amazing new people. You magically make a conversation with anyone incredible and get incredible guests for every pod.
      I will shut my drunk ass up now. Sorry for the book.

  • @turtledunkknucklebaby8089
    @turtledunkknucklebaby8089 Рік тому +54

    Easily the most comprehensive and interesting astrophysicist I’ve heard on any podcast. Well done.

  • @Imhalfamazing2U
    @Imhalfamazing2U Рік тому +417

    I am 56 yr old, and these podcast blow my mind. When I was in school, there was no way possible to hear conversations like these. A basic science class with a average educated teacher was not really stimulating. Lex gets extremely fascinating people on the cutting edge everything you could imagine and probably never imagined. I kind of sad that missed out conversation like these.

    • @simply-anonymous
      @simply-anonymous Рік тому +25

      Something that has fascinated me recently is listening to lectures from the scientists and public intellectual's of the past. It really insightful to learn how they thought about the direction society would take, and what advances they expected would change the world versus what really ended up taking place

    • @anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551
      @anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551 Рік тому +11

      Im 46 and I love UA-cam, I listen to lectures and watch documentaries on so many topics that interest me all the time. Especially Religious, Spiritual and Occult topics that use to be so few and far in between we can even get Ancient Alien episodes on UA-cam and I learned so much about so many things on that show not even about aliens just history and Science based. As you said these Pod casts are excellent listening to convos as an outsider is so cool.

    • @samuilife8557
      @samuilife8557 Рік тому +19

      Amen brother. I’m 56 and I honestly think I’ve learned more in the last few years, listening to content like Lex and his guests, than in all the many years before that 😊

    • @ianclarke3627
      @ianclarke3627 Рік тому +5

      Absolutely, whenever I find myself commentating on such subjects unfortunately I get " why bother thinking of such things " it doesn't matter kind of thing like who cares , does my head in .

    • @dougfredricks2017
      @dougfredricks2017 Рік тому +6

      As a 60s baby from the era of 3 perhaps 4 📺 channels the Roswell NM incident along with the Kecksburg PA fascinated me. I loved listening to Art Bells show on AM 📻 radio

  • @andrewofaiur
    @andrewofaiur Рік тому +180

    One of the greatest collabs ever. Cool Worlds is hands down one of the best space content on youtube.

    • @Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY
      @Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY Рік тому +9

      @CoolWorlds and SEA (@sea_space) are tied first place for space content for me. Leagues deeper and more intellectual than even Astrum, Isaac Arthur etc.

    • @TheOkieLife
      @TheOkieLife Рік тому +6

      Other GOOD space channels to watch (beside Cool Worlds) are:
      [Example: •Channel (Host)]
      •Star Talk (NDT)
      •Everyday Astronaut (Tim Dodd)
      •Ridddle
      •VSauce (Michael Stevens)
      •AstroKobi (Kobi Brown)
      •Physics Girl (Dianna Cowern)
      Just to name a few! 😎

    • @JazzyArtKL
      @JazzyArtKL Рік тому +7

      @@Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY Don't forget Event Horizon by JMG.

    • @JazzyArtKL
      @JazzyArtKL Рік тому +3

      @@TheOkieLife And Event Horizon!

    • @chikinwing213
      @chikinwing213 Рік тому +3

      History of the Universe has some tier 1 content as well. If you haven't had the pleasure and will forebear a stranger opining, I'd wager you wouldn't want your time back post consumption.

  • @robbujold7711
    @robbujold7711 Рік тому +60

    They are both so articulate and thoughtful, but also both so good at having a back and forth conversation. It was a compelling watch.

    • @abtreeguy
      @abtreeguy 10 місяців тому +1

      I was here to type same thought.

    • @amalsaadMD
      @amalsaadMD 5 місяців тому +1

      😅​@@abtreeguy

  • @kennylo2163
    @kennylo2163 8 місяців тому +2076

    Every time at night when I let a video play on without paying attention, this damn interview is always the next to play in que. Wtf.

  • @Rahul-qr1wo
    @Rahul-qr1wo Рік тому +64

    I've been listening to Cool Worlds for years now. Great to see you guys have a conversation together.

  • @DarthLetalis
    @DarthLetalis Рік тому +178

    I can't put into words how excited I am to listen to this. Cool Worlds and Lex together at last.

    • @mC-br8fg
      @mC-br8fg Рік тому +4

      I join you in your excitement

    • @radimvybiral105
      @radimvybiral105 Рік тому +1

      I'm so lucky I found this channel. Following Cool Worlds for some time.

    • @arunmoses2197
      @arunmoses2197 Рік тому

      Seeing two channels which you have been following separately collide is always exciting

  • @B-RaDD
    @B-RaDD Рік тому +249

    A 4-hour podcast to get through the weekend..... Lex lex lex what a savior

    • @prospectorbonky
      @prospectorbonky Рік тому +2

      Lex lex lex on the track POW

    • @diraziz396
      @diraziz396 Рік тому +2

      4 Hours?? Oh.. I had Plans...

    • @User-jr7vf
      @User-jr7vf Рік тому +6

      @@diraziz396 I had planned on eating out with my girl, but will tell her to wait until I finish watching the video.

    • @jimpayne9545
      @jimpayne9545 Рік тому +5

      @@User-jr7vf If she is the right one, she will understand and possibly ask to join you. 😁

    • @User-jr7vf
      @User-jr7vf Рік тому +3

      @@jimpayne9545 🤣

  • @m.g.6081
    @m.g.6081 7 місяців тому +79

    David Kipping is a very good example of intelligent life as a creation of the universe. I really wish more people were as kind and smart as him

    • @ra4719
      @ra4719 6 місяців тому +3

      And handsome.🤩🤩

    • @vimal-cliobconsulting
      @vimal-cliobconsulting 5 місяців тому

      Lol ​@@ra4719

    • @tereewart1534
      @tereewart1534 5 місяців тому

      😊0😊0😊​@@ra4719

    • @tereewart1534
      @tereewart1534 5 місяців тому

      ​@@ra4719😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊0😊😊⁰ⁿ😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊⁰😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @reneehoomanawanui3994
      @reneehoomanawanui3994 4 місяці тому +1

      I enjoyed this quite a lot!!!

  • @karlpk3907
    @karlpk3907 Рік тому +138

    David Kipping is not just a charismatic youtube star, but a great scientist who truly understands what science is about, and whose career arc is going to be amazing, and who will change our understanding of astrophysics and planetary phenomena. Pretty much guaranteed.

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 Рік тому +3

      Does he?

    • @judyhart7628
      @judyhart7628 Рік тому +2

      ​@@unbroken1010 Yes.

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 Рік тому +1

      @@judyhart7628 doubt it

    • @unbroken1010
      @unbroken1010 Рік тому

      @@jayclarke6671 he a man's man. BLM thugs, Biden and Zelinsky would love him 🤣. Probably toss his salad 🥗 🤣

    • @anthonyvargas4908
      @anthonyvargas4908 Рік тому

      Hehehehehe ! What A Ding-Bat !

  • @justinehayward2553
    @justinehayward2553 Рік тому +54

    What a breath of fresh air and hope. People such as Lex and David … represent humanity in its best form - so far from the devolution or stagnation of those in politics. I can genuinely say my weekend has improved significantly after watching this.

    • @mariovillarreal8647
      @mariovillarreal8647 Рік тому +5

      Sad but true and somehow hopeful comment. Thank you for your input and feedback.

    • @J5L5M6
      @J5L5M6 Рік тому +1

      Hear, hear!

  • @kloug2006
    @kloug2006 Рік тому +87

    David Kipping is probably the most touching, moving and personal storyteller I know on UA-cam. His videos are the ones that have always filled my imagination the most. He's the creator whose latest video I'm most looking forward to. I have watched all of his videos, several times in the case of some. He is an important contributor to humanity. Thank you Lex for bringing together these incredible personalities, who will be part of future encyclopedias.

    • @MaximumBan
      @MaximumBan Рік тому +3

      He's my bed time story teller.
      I go to sleep to his voice. 😴

    • @aidenalmstrom4089
      @aidenalmstrom4089 Рік тому +2

      I use his videos to fall asleep every night (after watching them already, of course) his voice is just so soothing

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne Рік тому +4

      I also love the Cool Worlds videos. However, I must also credit 'melodysheep' for his wonderful, 'Life Beyond' 1, 2 and 3 videos. Very atmospheric videos.

    • @YoreHistory
      @YoreHistory Рік тому +1

      100%

    • @YoreHistory
      @YoreHistory Рік тому

      Melody Sheep's original songs with Sagan, Tyson etc are also really good

  • @Gayathri-qt1bn
    @Gayathri-qt1bn Рік тому +35

    Bring him back more. He's amazing. So engaging. More engaging than watching a movie.❤

  • @freddygnz9394
    @freddygnz9394 Рік тому +126

    What a treat David Kipping x Lex 2 of the most brilliant minds on this platform 👏 👌

    • @Roguescienceguy
      @Roguescienceguy Рік тому +7

      David Kipping is most definitely up there. Lex is not. He is most definitely on the level of most of humanity. Extremely enthusiastic, openminded and very naive in a certain way, but that is what makes him amazing in his own. Not brilliant but definitely should be exemplary for how us mere mortals should conduct and challenge ourselves.

    • @ShamelessShow
      @ShamelessShow Рік тому

      So brilliant he thinks climate change is the greatest threat to mankind. He's a book smart brainwashed go along to get along fool

    • @finalfandy4766
      @finalfandy4766 Рік тому

      .. hah oh please .. Lex believed in conspiracy theories .. a conspiratard .. he believed in the ever so silly 'US Govt and NASA's hiding information on extra-terrestrial alien'

    • @freddygnz9394
      @freddygnz9394 Рік тому

      @@finalfandy4766 so why are you here, watching his podcast?

  • @henrikbeckmann7085
    @henrikbeckmann7085 Рік тому +111

    Omg, I love Prof Kipping and Cool Worlds!! Before even listening I know this is gonna be one of my fav episodes.

    • @MrTD714
      @MrTD714 Рік тому +12

      His channel is dope

  • @thekickingwolf5115
    @thekickingwolf5115 Рік тому +48

    The amount of things that had to go right for our world to exist is mind boggling! Everyday is a blessing!

    • @rustyyb8450
      @rustyyb8450 Рік тому +3

      When it comes to proteins which are part of our comosition, which came first?
      [ The protein | The nucleic code describing the protein | The mechanism that reads the code and assembles the protein ]

    • @jenniferayers5354
      @jenniferayers5354 Рік тому +3

      @@rustyyb8450 YHVH came first. His name was written in your DNA until you took your MRNA shots.

    • @kingwillie206
      @kingwillie206 7 місяців тому +1

      @@jenniferayers5354 And where did “he” come from? Nothing can come from nothing according to you, correct? So answer without being a hypocrite.

  • @matteo-pu7ev
    @matteo-pu7ev Рік тому +6

    David Kipping is new to me. I awoke this afternoon to this episode playing. 'Hooked on space' is stuck in my semi conscious mind. I look forward to going through it, and eeking out more gems that most definitely lie therein. Thank you Lex and Mr. Kipping- what a dull simulation this would be without you both doing what you do so well.

  • @Hanzelka5
    @Hanzelka5 Рік тому +27

    Never watched the podcast but when I saw you had David Kipping on I had to watch. Great convo, and I'm happy you are able to introduce him to a wider audience. He's an inspiration.

  • @angelogunther6445
    @angelogunther6445 Рік тому +44

    Lex you never seem to miss! Just when it seems you can't possibly keep getting incredible people for your podcast you prove to the world you can! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @raybo780
    @raybo780 Рік тому +88

    I’ve watched/listened to almost all of Lex Fridman (and the great eps, many many times). This one’s going on the Mount Rushmore…..David’s an amazing guy and has a great channel…incredible episode!

    • @armondtanz
      @armondtanz Рік тому

      Needs taylor swift fot the quadruple.

  • @petewilkinson9681
    @petewilkinson9681 Рік тому +49

    I’m so happy I found this!!! I owe Lex so much. He has enriched my life

  • @paul_shuler
    @paul_shuler Рік тому +16

    David's eloquent command of the english language for his explanations of concepts is very inspiring! Fascinating interview!

  • @duncanm8263
    @duncanm8263 Рік тому +23

    Lex, I am really loving the graphics that you are adding over parts of the conversation. These animations really help the technical material become intuitive to those who do not have a background in the field.

  • @materaspovic7149
    @materaspovic7149 Рік тому +59

    This is unbelievable. Seeing my two favorite persons on the internet together is just.. wow.

    • @npoudre
      @npoudre Рік тому +1

      Just read & see not a troll comment you see what a credible source of formation you provide

  • @atanui1
    @atanui1 Місяць тому +4

    This podcast plays at night by itself

  • @ryanwebb7455
    @ryanwebb7455 Рік тому +31

    Cool Worlds is the Shiznit!!! This guy's voice is so calming. Way to go Lex!!!

  • @KurtTBellowJrABC
    @KurtTBellowJrABC Рік тому +50

    Your podcast is amazing. I’m so glad Joe helped introduce you to the world (or at least to me).

    • @iluvatarchem
      @iluvatarchem Рік тому

      Well that was an unfortunate choice of word to use caps on lol. Should be " your podcast is AMAZING" no?

    • @KurtTBellowJrABC
      @KurtTBellowJrABC Рік тому +2

      @@iluvatarchem that was an autocorrect thing lol

    • @KodieCVGraham
      @KodieCVGraham Рік тому +3

      While Joe certainly helped, Lex has been around in his own right well before the Joe interactions.

  • @LiquidVibes96
    @LiquidVibes96 Рік тому +25

    I really liked Kippings short lecture on why life might be extremely rare. You should definitely, definitely watch that lecture

  • @randywatson2103
    @randywatson2103 Рік тому +16

    I watch/listen to a huge amount of podcasts and youtube in general. This is my all time favourite. Thanks Lex for introducing me to David and cool worlds..truly fantastic

  • @neurospicymalarkey
    @neurospicymalarkey Рік тому +28

    What an absolute gem of a human being. Love love the conversation about intellectual honesty, ego, assumptions, belief. I would not pick up a scientific paper unless my work required hiring an expert, so I thank you Lex for bringing in the people, the experts, to discuss their work. I'm so grateful for your podcast 😘

  • @charlessimons1692
    @charlessimons1692 Рік тому +16

    Professor Kipping, thank you for Cool Worlds Lab. Incredible work.
    You too, Lex!

    • @johannzdebor5615
      @johannzdebor5615 Рік тому

      UFOgate. - For 75 years, the US government has been lying to humanity. The real crash of an alien spacecraft with occupants occurred on July 2, 1947. It was a manned star spacecraft, not a UFO. Discoverer and contact holder since 01/17/95 Johann Zdebor - How many more decades does the Swedish Nobel Prize Committee want to keep my sensational discovery and my law of 01/17/95 secret from mankind? I completely unraveled the UFO phenomenon 28 years ago on 1/17/1995. Johann Zdebor

  • @robotaholic
    @robotaholic Рік тому +11

    Yes my favorite UA-cam people and a brand new conversation lasting 3 hrs 45 minutes jackpot!! Thank you both so much!

  • @andrewgillon2763
    @andrewgillon2763 9 місяців тому +7

    This has to be your best podcast ever. Great guest. So informative and brilliant questions asked.

  • @shqipepasha
    @shqipepasha Рік тому +47

    I’ve never been more excited for a podcast

  • @keithcheng4671
    @keithcheng4671 Рік тому +5

    I've got to say he's like the most watchable guy to listen to in terms of explaining science and the nuances on why certain fringe ideas don't hold enough water. This is one of the most enjoyable episodes of yours Lex. Thanks!

  • @CVCDAVE
    @CVCDAVE Рік тому +35

    Such an inspiring and clever discussion. When Prof Kipping smiles you want to smile with him and you feel his excitement. An absolute pleasure to watch!

  • @ekagurgenashvili7310
    @ekagurgenashvili7310 Місяць тому

    Professor Kipping is someone I would listen to on your podcast many times. He’s truly an extraordinary person

  • @AVBruggen
    @AVBruggen Рік тому +15

    Thanks for inviting professor Kipping. His take on alien life and colonization of Mars in particular, among others, exactly matches mine. I have huge respect for people that love what they do and can talk about it in such an engaging and passionate way. I wish I could have a conversation like this with him.

    • @sibyl333
      @sibyl333 9 місяців тому

      There are already colonies on Mars (from Earth). Secret Space Programs are very real!

  • @kateelliott3027
    @kateelliott3027 Рік тому +17

    I love Lex's alien life and biology podcasts! They are simply the best. Thankyou Lex, from Leicester UK

  • @brewmeup5827
    @brewmeup5827 Рік тому +46

    I looveeee this guy's pure logic based perspective on things. He constantly checks himself for biases and strives to view all through an open, yet critical mind that functions on what knowledge he does have to make the most logical decision about any situation. This man is a true scientist. I have this type of mentality, and it's kinda rare to see people like this.

    • @frankwillow-rogersjr.3253
      @frankwillow-rogersjr.3253 Рік тому +1

      Yes!! 'Brew MeUp; You hit upon the central-force of logic of Mr. Kipping. His understanding of FactCheck as he goes. His preaching caution and double checking the 'facts'-of-the-moment(ISM).

    • @WebCitizen
      @WebCitizen Рік тому +3

      @@frankwillow-rogersjr.3253 LOL. He's delusional. He can prove nothing, it's just vain conjecture.

    • @dhans7673
      @dhans7673 Рік тому

      This is what science should be... Not what we experienced in 2020-2022 covid phase... "you should just believe what we say with no skepticism allowed". Sure, most trying to just do the right thing... But the "listen to the science" people when science was extremely limited were off base and I hope they all learned a huge lesson on what science really is. Skepticism is welcome and not to be shamed, try to proce it wrong so that the science is sound, and invite different perspectives

    • @WebCitizen
      @WebCitizen Рік тому

      ​@@dhans7673 The real red-pill is when you realize that they weren't wrong, they were lying.

    • @inTruthbyGrace
      @inTruthbyGrace Рік тому

      not sure how logical it is to conclude all these things from 1 pixel.... True science begins with receiving a love of the truth and coming to a knowledge of the truth requires an examination of all the "knowledge" on a subject... God has revealed Himself in His creation and His purpose in His Word. It is worth your time to read the Bible for yourself and learn about the only Creator mankind has on record speaking to mankind in the first person. God has given us a gift of reconciliation to Him by faith in Jesus, not astronomy... spend some time learning about Jesus through His Word, reading it for yourself.... it is worth it.

  • @beatzdontkillmyvibe9859
    @beatzdontkillmyvibe9859 8 місяців тому +19

    I thought the thumbnail was lex with a beauty filter on

    • @toddb6576
      @toddb6576 5 місяців тому +1

      😅😅😅😅

    • @GNICHO
      @GNICHO 4 місяці тому +1

      That’s a crazy comment 😭

  • @kozatron
    @kozatron Рік тому +53

    It’s about time we got another epic episode on extraterrestrials. Thank you so much!

    • @reubennichols644
      @reubennichols644 Рік тому +2

      -
      Actually . . . I saw this interview
      as . . . largely . . . being " " A N T I --
      -- E X T R A T E R E S T R I A L S " " .
      - - - Which is f i n e with me .
      -
      -

    • @italianmiltyfriedman6264
      @italianmiltyfriedman6264 Рік тому

      aliens dont exist in our lifetimes. just a replacement for classical religion. takes same amount of faith.

  • @janiebratt8826
    @janiebratt8826 Рік тому +13

    Lex, you are the best. Your graciousness, quality of content, knowledge, and spirit. Hands down, magnificent! Thank you.

  • @Flatlinebeatz777
    @Flatlinebeatz777 Рік тому +53

    Lex is one of my best Friends without knowing him. This man enriches my Life experience on earth a lot.
    Specially enjoyed the Podcast with your dad.

  • @TuffCheez
    @TuffCheez 3 місяці тому +1

    Praying for Davids illumination, and revelation, and that he personally encounters the Way, the Truth and the Life.

  • @sarac1118
    @sarac1118 Рік тому +8

    Thank god. You have no idea how much I needed an episode like this. Away from culture/religion (not that that’s bad). I feel like these open my eyes wider. Thanks Lex

  • @wisemanaz1
    @wisemanaz1 Рік тому +12

    Kipping is so great and so is his channel. What a great combo lex and cool world's bravo. By the way both are great to listen to whenever insomnia is kicking my ass.

  • @ryaneden1187
    @ryaneden1187 Рік тому +19

    Best Lex episode. Love the level-headed thinking Prof Kipling brings to combine with Lex’s hopeful excitement. Fun episode.

  • @WestCoastGeoLover
    @WestCoastGeoLover Рік тому +4

    This may be your best podcast! Loved it! Thank you😊

  • @scottiesnipes
    @scottiesnipes Рік тому +17

    wow so glad you had david on...please have him more! Cool Worlds youtube channel really stokes your imagination. im a huge fan, this is fascinating

  • @sebastianrubio928
    @sebastianrubio928 Рік тому +365

    It's easy, I see Lex Fridman + aliens, I play click. Nearly 4 hours of podcasting, count me in!

  • @wdr-gk3nc
    @wdr-gk3nc 11 місяців тому +3

    Please do more podcasts with astronomers. Mr Kipping is definitely one of the best guests you have had on the show

  • @RapidFireAU
    @RapidFireAU Рік тому +11

    Well this is definitely in the top 5 Lex Clips of all time, both very calm, calculated and intelligent

    • @upupuptheziggurat.liketysplit
      @upupuptheziggurat.liketysplit Рік тому +2

      And you got some unsolicited financial advice for your troubles.
      However, I happen to agree with you, so have a thumbs up. If all human beings could sit thus and delve deep. We would solve many problems.

    • @slayingroosters4355
      @slayingroosters4355 Рік тому

      This isn’t the clip, it’s the whole damn podcast 😂

  • @charliefowkes1932
    @charliefowkes1932 Рік тому +75

    I’m so proud of humanity that 4.6M brilliant people have watched this podcast! 🥰

    • @savagesarethebest7251
      @savagesarethebest7251 Рік тому +5

      I am no intending to blow it for you, but I usually sleep with autoplay on. It is not the first time that I have woken up to this episode. Today I woke up like 15,20 minutes in i think :)

    • @savagesarethebest7251
      @savagesarethebest7251 Рік тому

      I am no intending to blow it for you, but I usually sleep with autoplay on. It is not the first time that I have woken up to this episode. Today I woke up like 15,20 minutes in i think :)

    • @khunmikeon858
      @khunmikeon858 Рік тому +1

      6.6 million views as at Nov 22, 2033 👏👏

    • @DaysOfFunder
      @DaysOfFunder 11 місяців тому

      Such a good point. I'm starting to realise maybe there is more genius out there than I realised

    • @Ididntaskforahandleyoutube
      @Ididntaskforahandleyoutube 11 місяців тому

      You actually estimated how "much genius" is out there? I'll give you one thing: although I'm not sure how any person/group of people *could possibly* go about doing that, it would have been a rather unique endeavor.

  • @earthing42
    @earthing42 Рік тому +11

    I am grateful to have discovered two fantastic UA-camrs, two of my favorite people on UA-cam. Thank you for all the great content on your channels.

  • @tZork3k
    @tZork3k Рік тому +3

    This was a real joy to listen to. The depth and with of subjects really help with that all important perspective, thank you both so much! A thought that struck me during the simulation part regarding the necessarily lower resolution of subsequent simulations; would this not be a viable explanation for quantization? xD

  • @reddchan
    @reddchan Рік тому +42

    Thank you, very grounded conversation. I appreciate how this guy tempered Lex’s usual daydreams of aliens and space travel because most guests indulge him instead of being pragmatic

  • @gravoc857
    @gravoc857 Рік тому +38

    YESSSS I’ve wanted Prof. Kipping on for ages! This is gonna be a GREAT episode. So exited. Thank you Lex.

  • @thefitnessward_
    @thefitnessward_ Рік тому +7

    This bloke’s fantastic. So so happy he’s on the podcast Lex.

  • @saulquinn3492
    @saulquinn3492 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic! As always Ross has me listening with my jaw open.
    Great interview!!! I think a new episode of need to know will drop tomorrow. I can't wait!

  • @latand
    @latand Рік тому +21

    That podcast is mind blowing, I love these conversations! I have just recently discovered David’s channel and now you having him as a guest, wow 🤩

    • @raybo780
      @raybo780 Рік тому +1

      It’s why coolworlds is such a great channel, it’s a scientific approach to really fantastical questions, and paradoxically this actually improves my wonder and hope

    • @latand
      @latand Рік тому +1

      @@raybo780 totally agree

  • @rolandreedii5939
    @rolandreedii5939 Рік тому +22

    The day I never thought would arrive is finally here. A union between the person I wake up to interviewing the person I fall asleep to. Thank you so much for this, Lex. It took you long enough!

    • @isaacmelchor3197
      @isaacmelchor3197 Рік тому

      Great comment!!

    • @reubennichols644
      @reubennichols644 Рік тому

      " " The I M O S S I B L E . . . Made . . .
      - . . . possible .
      The Rare Earth
      H Y P O T H E S I S .

    • @arunmoses2197
      @arunmoses2197 Рік тому +1

      I thought I was the only one. I fall asleep to Professor Kipping as well.

    • @twarken5078
      @twarken5078 Рік тому

      No way, same!

  • @CommonSyzygy
    @CommonSyzygy Рік тому +7

    I have been waiting for such an episode. Also, thank you Lex for sharing your book list, I haven't read properly in 3 years. When I saw your booklist I thought it was an intimidating number so I aimed for 12 this year. I'm onto my 3rd so far, so doing better than I anticipated and my life feels so much more enriched for the activity.
    Thank you for sharing your list, your motivation was contagious!

  • @lisamuir4261
    @lisamuir4261 7 місяців тому

    Lex does not disappoint. The guests are amazing. These 2 have me picturing and imagining all kinds of hilarious sxenarios on my mind. Its good to see more relaxed and fun energy.

  • @axa2310
    @axa2310 Рік тому +10

    Hat down to you professor Kipping for the coherent knowledge you share so effortlessly with us, massive respect to you for the time well spent.

  • @rebellion-starwars
    @rebellion-starwars Рік тому +8

    This is the best guest! Him and Professor Keating are the best! Please do part two soon with both of them! I can listen then for hours!

  • @Drarraj
    @Drarraj Рік тому +8

    Two of the most inspiring youtubers getting together. I've learned so much from David and I'm glad you had him on!

  • @genkisudo
    @genkisudo 11 місяців тому +3

    I've listened to this podcast 4x, just because I've had it on passively. David Kipping explains in such eloquent, and charismatic detail

  • @AKadir8
    @AKadir8 Рік тому +16

    God bless you and your work Lex. Rarely came across questions that are so interestingly in-depth with a conversation so properly extended, fulfilling and soothing. My body is asleep but my mind is much more stimulated than it was at the gym.

    • @johannzdebor5615
      @johannzdebor5615 Рік тому

      UFOgate. - For 75 years, the US government has been lying to humanity. The real crash of an alien spacecraft with occupants occurred on July 2, 1947. It was a manned star spacecraft, not a UFO. Discoverer and contact holder since 01/17/95 Johann Zdebor - How many more decades does the Swedish Nobel Prize Committee want to keep my sensational discovery and my law of 01/17/95 secret from mankind? I completely unraveled the UFO phenomenon 28 years ago on 1/17/1995. Johann Zdebor

  • @bladej7688
    @bladej7688 Рік тому +11

    Cool Worlds is an Amazing UA-cam channel that professor Kipping runs. Great storytelling, along with high-level astrophysics and astronomy.

  • @JenniferMarieGoddenSpace
    @JenniferMarieGoddenSpace Місяць тому

    Just wanted to say thank you for enriching my mind. You both are two of the brightest minds that I am incredibly grateful for

  • @niclascage
    @niclascage Рік тому +33

    The perfect video doesn't exi.... oh, it does! And it's almost 4 hours long. Thank you both!!

  • @DeathBlister
    @DeathBlister Рік тому +12

    I had made a comment on one of Cool World's videos 8 months ago that I would absolutely love an interview of David on your podcast, that David actually reacted to, and to see it happen is amazing. What a wonderful and thoughtful conversation. I hope he returns to the podcast in the future.

    • @reubennichols644
      @reubennichols644 Рік тому

      -
      If // when David returns . . . hopefully
      he ' ll loosen - up a bit . He seemed
      kinda stiff // tense . However 2 M
      views in approx. 2 weeks . . .
      - . . . not tooo shabby . . . at all .
      -

  • @joneseysj
    @joneseysj Рік тому +11

    Nearly 4 hrs of discussions with David kipping 🥳 Christmas has come early, David is awsome

  • @matthewjames9209
    @matthewjames9209 7 місяців тому +1

    What a brilliant conversation. I really like this guy. I’m doing a Masters in theology and the same basic principles apply. You can’t come to any study with a preconceived view of what we know. All aspects and possibilities must be considered. This enriched my thinking massively

  • @jbernard4673
    @jbernard4673 Рік тому +5

    I've been watching Lex for years, and I've been watching Cool World Lab for just a few days now. Only realized it was the same guy at the end when you mentioned his channel! This one was amazing!

  • @MichaelZimmermann
    @MichaelZimmermann Рік тому +5

    One minute you watch a new cool worlds episode and the next minute lex surprises you with a Prof. Kipping Interview. Thanks to both of you.

  • @TheDisabledGamersChannel
    @TheDisabledGamersChannel Рік тому +9

    I've been watching Professor Kipping for a couple years now on the Cool Worlds channel and have known of him for much longer than that and he is one hell of an awesome guy.

  • @Нэмор-ь7р
    @Нэмор-ь7р 11 днів тому

    Kipping - 4-ый гость, увиденный мной, - спасибо наитию - Божественно зрячь... На голову выше, в виденье (по моему "скромному" разумению), других ГЕНИЕВ! искреннее восхищение

  • @madzangels
    @madzangels Рік тому +36

    Coolworlds has some TRUE masterpiece content! So excited this has just appeared, planning on sleeping at 11:30pm, but won't be til 3am now :D

    • @mazrio128
      @mazrio128 Рік тому

      Get f’d

    • @mazrio128
      @mazrio128 Рік тому

      For what you did to he. Did he die’d?

  • @Andre_vyent
    @Andre_vyent Рік тому +5

    i have noticed falling asleep with lex's podcast whiel i sleep i can still hear them talk and no one never screams its so niceee! try it

    • @swingingmonk
      @swingingmonk Рік тому +2

      Lex's podcast is my go-to
      to fall asleep to, also Sam Harris and Neil DeGrasse Tyson
      Sometimes Alan Watts

  • @fb6ins1z1
    @fb6ins1z1 4 місяці тому

    I immensely enjoyed listening to David Kipping's coherent and perfectly agnostic outlook. Thank you.

  • @fityfive
    @fityfive Рік тому +5

    My favorite episode in a long time! These are the great questions of existence and David's perspectives are well thought-out and interesting. I love these conversations more then anything. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you both!

  • @uriel393
    @uriel393 Рік тому +5

    What a fantastically interesting listen. I struggle to find something to help in the drudgery of cleaning/chores, but your channel will be my new go-to. Bravo!

  • @jefftmcdonald1
    @jefftmcdonald1 Рік тому +8

    Lex was born to do these interviews!

  • @DanielM8675309
    @DanielM8675309 7 місяців тому +1

    Lex Fridman did film this episode in a holiday Inn express last night.

    • @indianasb59
      @indianasb59 7 місяців тому

      Yes!! But before the interview they wrestled a sword fight. But neither brought a brush to use before the interview.

  • @skaterrrdie
    @skaterrrdie Рік тому +13

    I could fall asleep listening to Lex Fridman and David Kipping's voices every night.

    • @wseam1
      @wseam1 Рік тому

      Literally same.

  • @niemann11
    @niemann11 Рік тому +19

    What a surprise, one of my favourite channels on UA-cam. Lex is always on point.

  • @notyouraveragegoldenpotato
    @notyouraveragegoldenpotato Рік тому +5

    I was re-watching the rover landing yesterday. It really was absolutely insane. Orbit>atmosphere, use atmosphere to bleed off significant velocity, blow heat sheild, IR/Radar/camera spot landing zone, calculate and choose best landing zone, deploy supersonic parachute, float down, sky crane engage thrusters and lower the rover to the surface while maintaining altitude, deploy rover and then fly as far away as fuel will take it. Absolutely brilliant engineering

  • @muchski
    @muchski 6 місяців тому

    What a stimulating conversation. Love it! Way to go Lex! Best interviews for learning new concepts and always staying curious!

  • @flamethrower40
    @flamethrower40 Рік тому +11

    Kipping is my favorite in this particular genre. He's awesome af.

  • @prototropo
    @prototropo Рік тому +20

    The Internet & social media so often occupy an intellectual and moral wasteland, a bit of heaven, or Plato's Academy, rolls into town when David Kipping shares his time and thoughts with us. He is the professor I always wanted, the smart, sweet, big brother, the Marvel Hero, the gentleman naturalist. Cool Worlds is my passion of the decade, my imaginary friend, my adoptive science, art & humanities family, my Greco-Roman time traveler Im still hoping will take me to Mars of the 2nd-century! Until take-off time, I'm inspired to read a lot and send some money to refugees and join every neighborhood committee that transforms the world, one wonderful astrophysical fact at a time. Who needs intelligent aliens from Proxima Centauri when Professor Kipping lives here on Earth!

    • @Metal0sopher
      @Metal0sopher Рік тому

      Don't blame the internet, blame yourself. No one forces you to waste time on "wastelands". I will never have enough time in my life to see and read all the amazing insightful content on the internet. It's all here, you just have to go to the right places, and avoid the "wastelands". Watch Cool Worlds, PBSeons, Microcosmos, Astrum, Fraiser Caine, History of the Universe, Fall of civilizations, Invicta, North 02, Veritasium, and literally thousands more.

  • @n8style
    @n8style Рік тому +8

    This is awesome! Been watching Cool Worlds for a while and it's always top notch stuff, so glad you had him on!

  • @eddieheron1939
    @eddieheron1939 11 місяців тому

    Les sure does now have a fascinating catalogue of ultra well informed guests, who are generally so skilled communicators.

  • @shawnhughes8478
    @shawnhughes8478 Рік тому +6

    Been on a binge of cool worlds videos lately what an unexpected and awesome collaboration.

  • @stopdusty420
    @stopdusty420 Рік тому +6

    This has to be the best informative channel around (loved the fission talks). Thanks for making this monster of goodness.
    Humankind