Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander
6 February - 45 minsWhat is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander.
Originally aired April 11, 2023.
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