Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Dr. Brian Keating

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brian Keating, Ph.D., a cosmologist and professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. We discuss the origins of the universe and how humans have used light and optics to understand where and how life on Earth emerged. We explore how early humans charted the stars, sun, moon, and other celestial events to measure time and track seasons, as well as how stargazing continues to connect us to a shared ancient experience. Additionally, we examine the scientific process, the practical and ethical challenges of pursuing groundbreaking discoveries, and the emotional toll of striving for recognition in one’s profession. Finally, we discuss whether astrology has any scientific validity and consider the possibility of life beyond Earth. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Brian Keating 00:02:07 Cosmology, Origin of Universe 00:05:41 Sponsors: LMNT & BetterHelp 00:08:33 Stars, Planets, Early Humans, Time 00:14:53 Astrology, Ophiuchus Constellation 00:19:58 Pineal Gland, Time-Keeping & Stars, Seasons & Offspring 00:29:19 Humans, Time Perception, Astronomy 00:36:08 Sponsor: AG1 00:37:47 Brain & Prediction; Moonset, Syzygy; Telescope, Galileo  00:46:36 Light Refraction; Telescope, Eyeglasses 00:51:36 Earth Rotation & Sun 00:53:43 Glass, Microscope, Telescopes & Discovery 01:02:53 Science as Safe Space; Jupiter, Galileo, Discovery, Time 01:10:48 Early Humans, Stonehenge, Pyramids, Measurement Standards  01:15:54 Giants of Astronomy  01:20:04 Sponsors: Function & Helix Sleep 01:23:10 Origin of Life, Scientific Method & P-Hacking; Nobel Prize, Big Bang, Inflation 01:30:20 Cosmic Microwave Background Radia