Podcast Summary
Black holes, Multiverse: Vox's new show 'Ask Vox' explores various topics while the possibility of living inside a black hole and the multiverse is discussed in a Ben & Jerry's podcast, opening up intriguing questions about the origins of our universe.
Vox is launching a new show, "Ask Vox," where listeners and readers can submit questions on any topic, from personal to systemic, and experts will provide explanations. The show covers various subjects including culture, finance, politics, and technology. Meanwhile, in an episode of the Ben & Jerry's podcast "Into the Mix," it was explored if we live inside an enormous black hole, and the possibility that our universe was birthed from a black hole in another universe. The episode featured an interview with particle physicist James Beacham from CERN, who posed intriguing questions but didn't provide definitive answers. The discussion highlighted the excitement and curiosity of exploring the unknown realms of science. While the idea of living inside a black hole is still speculative, it opens up bigger questions about the multiverse and the origins of our universe. The episode of Explainable dedicated to this topic will delve deeper into the concept and the implications it may have.
Black hole sizes and effects: Black holes come in various sizes, with smaller ones causing extreme harm and larger ones potentially allowing objects to exist unharmed, requiring immense amounts of mass to create significant-sized black holes, leading to the intriguing question of whether our observable universe could be contained in a larger black hole.
Black holes, which are known for their immense gravity that warps space and time, can have varying effects on objects depending on their size. While smaller black holes would cause extreme stretching and crushing, larger ones could potentially allow objects, including humans, to exist without noticeable harm. This concept was explained using the black hole equation, which reveals that to create a black hole of significant size, like one made from the entire sun or the observable universe, would require packing an enormous amount of mass into a relatively small volume. This calculation leads to a thought-provoking question: could our entire observable universe be inside an even larger black hole? This idea, while disquieting, highlights the mind-bending nature of black holes and the ongoing mysteries of the universe.
Universe as a Black Hole: The universe could be considered as being inside a black hole with the Big Bang as its singularity, challenging our perception of the universe and highlighting its interconnectedness.
Our universe could be considered as being inside a black hole, with the Big Bang serving as the singularity at its center. This concept is based on the idea that the universe has no edge and is constantly expanding, much like the event horizon of a black hole. The singularity, a point of infinite density and immense gravity, is a fundamental aspect of both black holes and the Big Bang. While we cannot know for certain where or when the singularity is located, the curvature of space and time suggests that it could be all around us, making us a part of it. This idea challenges our perception of the universe and highlights the interconnectedness of space and time.
Black holes and multiverse: Some theories propose that black holes could be the seeds of other universes, but this is currently speculative and lacks experimental evidence
The nature of black holes and their potential connection to the origins of our universe is still a topic of ongoing scientific exploration. While we don't have definitive answers yet, some theories suggest that black holes could be the seeds of other universes in a multiverse. The existence of black holes within our own universe raises intriguing questions about the possibility of nested universes. However, these theories are currently speculative and lack experimental evidence. We should focus on understanding black holes better, either by waiting for advanced space travel or by creating them in laboratories. Meanwhile, it's essential to be aware of how our data is being used in the digital world, as discussed in the "Technically Optimistic" podcast. This knowledge can help us navigate the complexities of technology and privacy in our increasingly data-driven society.
Creating miniature black holes: Scientists are studying the possibility of creating tiny black holes under controlled conditions to gain insights into their behavior despite the current technological limitations, potentially aided by the existence of extra dimensions
Scientists, including James Beecham at CERN, are exploring the possibility of creating miniature black holes in a lab as a way to study these mysterious phenomena. Traditionally, black holes are formed from violent events like massive star explosions. However, if we could create tiny black holes under controlled conditions, they would evaporate due to Hawking radiation, providing valuable insights into black hole behavior. Making a black hole requires packing a large amount of mass or energy density into a small space, an achievement currently beyond our technological capabilities. However, the existence of extra dimensions of space could potentially lower the energy threshold for creating black holes. Using the analogy of a tightrope walker, extra dimensions could exist all around us but be imperceptible to us, which could help explain why gravity is weaker than other forces. This research could lead to a better understanding of black holes and potentially unlock new discoveries in physics.
Lunar collider for miniature black holes: If extra dimensions exist and can be accessed at a lunar collider, we could potentially create miniature black holes, expanding our scientific understanding of the universe
According to the speaker, if there are extra dimensions in the universe that can be accessed at a collider with the energy capable of being reached on a circular collider around the moon, then it is possible to build a collider on the moon and create miniature black holes. This idea, though filled with "ifs," pushes the boundaries of current scientific understanding and could potentially lead to new discoveries. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of asking questions about the universe, no matter how seemingly impossible or unimportant they may seem, as they allow us to expand our knowledge and better understand our place in the universe.
Ask VoxED podcast: A new podcast called Ask VoxED from Vox provides accurate and reliable answers to complicated questions, from mundane to complex and controversial, making it a better alternative than relying on AI like ChatGPT.
There's a new podcast called Ask VoxED from Vox, hosted by John Glenn Hill, designed to help answer the complicated questions we face in everyday life. From the mundane to the complex and even the controversial, this podcast is a go-to resource for getting answers to the questions we don't know how to answer ourselves. Whether it's about your dentist, parenting, or something that might get you canceled, you can email a voicemail to askvoxedvox.com or call 1-800-618-3545. And according to John, it's a better alternative than asking ChatGPT. So, next time you're stuck pondering over a question, remember to tune in to Ask VoxED for accurate and reliable answers.