472: Appreciating the majestic beauty of the universe using our tiny human brain with Prof. Brian Greene

Professor Brian Greene is a world renowned theoretical physicist, mathematician, and string theorist.The primary goal of string theory is to unify the two pillars of modern physics, quantum mechanics and general relativity.Among his most influential contributions are the first semi-realistic models based on explicit string compactifications, the discovery of mirror symmetry, and early calculations of microwave background imprints of quantum gravity.He is the director of Columbia’s Center for Theoretical Physics.Chairman of the World Science Festival since co-founding it in 2008To speak with an academic like Brian is an incredible honour. And you actually have the chance to be in the same room as him in a few weeks from now.Details of Brian Greene's shows in Australia and New Zealand are here.Tickets for live shows are here:MelbourneStay up to date on more upcoming shows by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.