#128 - Paul M. Sutter - The Universe, Consciousness & Why We Might Be Alone

Paul M. Sutter is a theoretical cosmologist, astrophysicist and author who takes the biggest questions of existence.

From the origins of the universe to the limits of human understanding. His ability to connect abstract physics with everyday curiosity turns complex science into something emotional, philosophical and unforgettable.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:03:00 – What Is the Universe?  
00:08:40 – Observable vs True Size  
00:12:00 – The Shape of Reality  
00:16:00 – The Cosmic Web  
00:21:30 – Dark Matter & Evidence    
00:40:00 – What Is a Particle?  
00:44:00 – Quantum Fields & Reality  
00:46:00 – Why Does It All Work?   
00:57:00 – Are We Alone?  
01:02:00 – The Goldilocks Problem  
01:08:00 – The Wow Signal  
01:15:00 – Biosignatures & James Webb  
01:20:00 – Life Beyond Earth  
01:28:00 – Getting to Mars  
01:36:00 – Why Mars Is So Hard    
01:48:00 – Is The Money Worth It? 
01:53:00 – Alien Theories & Avi Loeb  
01:58:00 – Comets vs Asteroids  
02:01:00 – Science as Human Meaning  
02:04:00 – Final Thoughts

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