Avi LoebSeparating Science from FictionMost of my friends agree that science is better than politics. But the most creative among them would still argue that fiction can be…21h ago521h ago5
Avi LoebThe Nature of TimeToday, I was interviewed for a podcast in Los Angeles about the nature of time with the brilliant hosts Jorey Worb and Devon McCutcheon. As…2d ago92d ago9
Avi LoebThe Anatomy of Black SwansWhat do events like the burst of the dot-com bubble in 2000, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 or October 7, 2023, and the global…3d ago53d ago5
Avi LoebAcquiring God-like Knowledge is Not an Arrogant PropositionSocietal forces encourage us to follow the herd. Most people accept limitations on their freedom in exchange for a peace of mind, since…5d ago155d ago15
Avi LoebDiscussing Extraterrestrials on Capitol Hill in Washington DCLast night I attended a special event on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. It was coordinated by the brilliant Miles Taylor and was candidly…Jun 1410Jun 1410
Avi LoebSearching for City Lights on Exoplanets with NASA’s Habitable Worlds ObservatoryNASA’s future mission “The Habitable Worlds Observatory” was recommended for funding by the Decadal Survey in Astronomy and Astrophysics of…Jun 1210Jun 1210
Avi LoebThe Role of Intelligence in the CosmosToday I received an interesting question from Carl Devito, Associate Professor Emeritus in the department of Mathematics at the University…Jun 108Jun 108
Avi LoebSeeking Superhuman Intelligence on Earth or BeyondThe brilliant Nicolas Berggruen invited me yesterday to lunch at Harvard Square on a beautiful sunny day and asked fundamental…Jun 911Jun 911
Avi LoebTransitions in Gaining New KnowledgeThe philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer had a brilliant observation: “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it…Jun 85Jun 85
Avi LoebA Blind Date With Materials from SpaceIdeas are much easier to have than materials, especially when dealing with outer space. This became evident to me as a theoretical…Jun 62Jun 62