Space exploration has got us closer to answering one of humanity's oldest questions: «Are we alone in the universe?». Research and science give us new data and knowledge and drive innovation. They are a safe investment because they pay for themselves, argues Brian Cox, the UK's most famous experimental physicist.
Often labelled a «rock star scientist», his books and TV shows about the universe are known worldwide. In this episode, Brian Cox explores the difference between reliable knowledge and opinion and discusses the challenges posed by social media and the 'noise' it creates for scientists communicating their discoveries to the general public.
The University of Manchester professor examines climate change and how astronomy shows us how insignificant, but also special, we are as a species.
In this interview, moderated by Pedro Pinto, he discusses the possibility of colonising a «Planet B», before explaining how remote the chance of an Artificial Intelligence gaining consciousness is. However, he warns of the very serious risks associated with the possibility of AI making decisions for human beings.
Finally, the expert reflects on the likelihood of extraterrestrial life, in a talk that is well worth watching.
Why Does E=mc²? (And Why Should We Care?), Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, 2009
Wonders of the Solar System, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2010
Wonders of the Universe, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2011
The Quantum Universe (And Why Anything That Can Happen, Does), Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw 2011
Wonders of Life: Exploring the Most Extraordinary Phenomenon in the Universe, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2013
Human Universe, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2014
Forces of Nature, Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen, 2016
Universal: A Guide to the Cosmos, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, 2016
Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, 2022
A conversation with Brian Cox
Brian Cox on «how Physics can explain Life»
Brian Cox On «The Multiverse And Life On Other Planets»
Brian Cox on «Our Place in the Universe»
Brian Cox on «The Wonders of the Solar System»
Brian Cox on «Artificial Intelligence»
Podcast It’s Not That Simple «Cosmos», with Vitor Cardoso
Conversation about the Cosmos between fellow astrophysicists Michio Kaku and Carlo Rovelli
Vítor Cardoso on «black holes as engines of discovery»
Big issues, big names in a new programme dedicated to interviews with international personalities from the world of politics, economics and society. These conversations with special guests, conducted by journalist Pedro Pinto, aim to simplify and help demystify some of today's most important issues. Every month, on the Foundation's website.