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The Other End of a Black Hole - With James Beacham

The Royal Institution via YouTube

Overview

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This course explores the concept of falling into a black hole, delving into the fabric of reality and societal implications. The learning outcomes include understanding gravity, space, black holes, and the potential existence of a universe within a black hole. The course teaches skills such as critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and conceptualizing complex theoretical physics. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on engaging storytelling and visual aids. The intended audience includes individuals interested in physics, cosmology, and the mysteries of the universe.

Syllabus

What causes gravity?
What is space?
The flow and mobility of space causing black holes
How do we know black holes really exist?
How to make a black hole
Could we be living in a giant black hole?
The universe-in-a-black-hole idea
Why the large hadron collider could only make a miniature black hole
Building a big bang machine in space
Journey into a black hole
Our societal black hole

Taught by

The Royal Institution

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