The Biggest Misconception About Space
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The a16z podcast discusses the biggest misconception about space, specifically the Big Bang theory, with astrophysicist and Nobel laureate John Mather, clarifying that it represents the entire universe expanding infinitely, not a firecracker-like explosion in pre-existing space and time. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding this concept in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation in space-related fields.
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number one misconception here that people have about space is that the Big Bang was a firecracker happening at a place in a pre-existing space in time and so that's not what astronomers see we see the entire universe expanding probably infinite so it's not a thing that happened at a place in time it's the entire thing happening all at once because sir Fred ho gave it that name we are instantly drawn to thinking of a firecracker but that's not what it is
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One big misconception people have about space is that the “Big Bang” was a firecracker explosion. Instead, scientists see the “Big Bang” as representing the entire universe expanding infinitely.
On this episode of the a16z podcast, John Mather, astrophysicist and Nobel laureate, highlights our greatest misconceptions about space and discusses the mysteries of space that remain unsolved.
FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/-0SDXvM8QGA
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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