Why Are People Protesting Against a Telescope? | Robert Kirshner (#400)

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Today, we’re joined by a real hero of mine and mentor to millions
around the world – dr. Robert Kirshner!  Robert is an
astronomer of great renown. He is the Clowes Research Professor of
Science at Harvard University and executive director of the Thirty
Meter Telescope. This remarkable international scientific endeavor
will radically change our understanding of the universe and our
place within it. With its unprecedented design, the TMT will
feature unique capabilities for exploring black holes, dark matter,
and the possibility of life outside the solar system. Tune in to
learn more about Robert’s monumental discoveries and the most
controversial telescope on Earth. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro
00:01:27 Judging a book by its cover 00:03:29 The discovery of
cosmic acceleration  00:08:18 The history of cosmic expansion,
dark energy, and the density of the universe 00:22:51 Balancing
confidence and humility in scientific research  00:25:21
Telescope technology and its applications in astronomy 
00:35:05 Did the Big Bang never happen?  00:39:54 The most
controversial telescope on Earth 00:56:49 What would Robert do
differently? 01:00:21 Outro — Additional resources: Get one month
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