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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

The Cosmic Companion - Astronomy, Space, Technology Advancing Humanity 

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Sam Leith's guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. His The Universe In A Box: A New Cosmic History describes how we have learned to simulate first the weather, and then the universe itself – and how we discovered that those simulations don't just mimic reality but allow us to learn new things about it. Dark matter, the Big Bang and the scientific importance of suboptimal pizza: it's all here.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson, Joe Bedell-Brill and Cindy Yu.

Sam Leith's guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. His The Universe In A Box: A New Cosmic History describes how we have learned to simulate first the weather, and then the universe itself – and how we discovered that those simulations don't just mimic reality but allow us to learn new things about it. Dark matter, the Big Bang and the scientific importance of suboptimal pizza: it's all here. Produced by Oscar Edmondson, Joe Bedell-Brill and Cindy Yu.

Andrew Pontzen: The Universe In A Box

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. His The Universe In A Box: A New Cosmic History describes how we have learned to simulate first the weather, and then the universe itself – and how we discovered that those simulations don't just mimic reality but allow us to learn new things about it. Dark matter, the Big Bang and the scientific importance of suboptimal pizza: it's all here.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson, Joe Bedell-Brill and Cindy Yu.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. His The Universe In A Box: A New Cosmic History describes how we have learned to simulate first the weather, and then the universe itself – and how we discovered that those simulations don't just mimic reality but allow us to learn new things about it. Dark matter, the Big Bang and the scientific importance of suboptimal pizza: it's all here. Produced by Oscar Edmondson, Joe Bedell-Brill and Cindy Yu.

It's somewhat amazing that cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, can make any progress at all. But it has, especially so in recent decades. Partly that's because nature has been kind to us in some ways: the universe is quite a simple place on large scales and at early times. Another reason is a leap forward in the data we have collected, and in the growing use of a powerful tool: computer simulations. I talk with cosmologist Andrew Pontzen on what we know about the universe, and how simulations have helped us figure it out. We also touch on hot topics in cosmology (early galaxies discovered by JWST) as well as philosophical issues (are simulations data or theory?).Support Mindscape on Patreon.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2023/06/19/240-andrew-pontz…and-the-universe/Andrew Pontzen received his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Cambridge. He is currently Professor of Cosmology at University College London. In addition to his research in cosmology, he frequently writes popular articles and appears in science documentaries. His new book is The Universe in a Box: Simulations and the Quest to Code the Cosmos.Web siteUCL web pagePublications at arxiv.orgTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's somewhat amazing that cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, can make any progress at all. But it has, especially so in recent decades. Partly that's because nature has been kind to us in some ways: the universe is quite a simple place on large scales and at early times. Another reason is a leap forward in the data we have collected, and in the growing use of a powerful tool: computer simulations. I talk with cosmologist Andrew Pontzen on what we know about the universe, and how simulations have helped us figure it out. We also touch on hot topics in cosmology (early galaxies discovered by JWST) as well as philosophical issues (are simulations data or theory?).Support Mindscape on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/seanmcarroll" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.Blog post with transcript: <a href="https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/?p=5261&amp;preview=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2023/06/19/240-andrew-pontz…and-the-universe/</a>Andrew Pontzen received his Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Cambridge. He is currently Professor of Cosmology at University College London. In addition to his research in cosmology, he frequently writes popular articles and appears in science documentaries. His new book is <a href="https://pontzen.co.uk/index.html#outreach" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Universe in a Box: Simulations and the Quest to Code the Cosmos</a>.<ul><li><a href="https://www.pontzen.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Web site</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/people/dr-andrew-pontzen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UCL web page</a></li><li><a href="https://arxiv.org/search/?query=pontzen%2C+a&amp;searchtype=all&amp;abstracts=show&amp;order=-announced_date_first&amp;size=50" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Publications at arxiv.org</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/apontzen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

240 | Andrew Pontzen on Simulations and the Universe

How do we create computer models of the Universe, and how will artificial intelligence revolutionize astronomy? Talking with Andrew Pontzen, author of The Universe in a Box---This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore the fascinating world of computer models of the universe! From humble beginnings to mind-boggling simulations, this is the history of how we unravel mysteries of the Cosmos using the power of computers.Astronomers and cosmologists seek to understand what happened billions of years ago, and what may happen billions of years in the future. They explore the mysteries of dark matter, black holes, galaxies, and more.Among their tools are computer models and simulations. Using mathematical equations and data to represent physical phenomena, researchers develop and test their theories about the Cosmos... Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

How do we create computer models of the Universe, and how will artificial intelligence revolutionize astronomy? Talking with Andrew Pontzen, author of The Universe in a Box---This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore the fascinating world of computer models of the universe! From humble beginnings to mind-boggling simulations, this is the history of how we unravel mysteries of the Cosmos using the power of computers.Astronomers and cosmologists seek to understand what happened billions of years ago, and what may happen billions of years in the future. They explore the mysteries of dark matter, black holes, galaxies, and more.Among their tools are computer models and simulations. Using mathematical equations and data to represent physical phenomena, researchers develop and test their theories about the Cosmos... Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at <a href="https://thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe</a>