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Distant Time and the Hint of a Multiverse

TED-Ed via YouTube

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Embark on a captivating 16-minute journey through the cosmos with renowned cosmologist Sean Carroll as he explores the fundamental question of time's existence. Delve into the nature of the universe, from its earliest moments to its accelerating expansion, and contemplate the possibility of a multiverse. Discover how these concepts challenge our understanding of reality and our place within it, all while considering the intriguing idea that the world itself might be a fluctuation. This thought-provoking TED-Ed talk, filmed at TEDxCaltech, offers an entertaining and accessible exploration of complex cosmological concepts that will expand your perspective on the universe and our role in it.

Syllabus

Intro
The early universe
The accelerating universe
The multiverse
The world is a fluctuation

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TED-Ed

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