95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson)

Why This Universe? by Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Nov 4, 202543:10Science & Medicine

If we met aliens, could we communicate through physics? Daniel Whiteson explores this question on today's episode. For more, check out his new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics? For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us...

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