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Cosmology & Evolution
Star Trek Tech. I
Star Trek Tech. II
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09-25-07 |
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George Noory |
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Appearing during the first three hours, Astronomy & Physics Professor Lawrence M. Krauss discussed cosmology, science, and evolution and also evaluated how feasible the technology from Star Trek might be. We're just beginning to learn about the scale and geometry of the universe and how it's shaped, he said. "Dark energy" is one of the strangest aspects of the universe, as it exists in empty space, yet takes up weight, he noted.
Backing Darwin's theory of evolution, Krauss said there isn't scientific evidence for Intelligent Design, and that life likely started in an accidental fashion. He also commented that it's implausible we've been visited by ETs because of Earth's "backwater" location, and its vast distance from other star systems.
Here are some of his takes on Star Trek technology:
The last hour of the program featured Full Moon Open Lines. George closed the show playing the song Listening to Coast to Coast by UFO Phil.
Bumper music from Tuesday September 25, 2007
| 1. | Across the Universe Beatles |
2. | Bur Said Cusco |
3. | Can't Get It Out Of My Head Electric Light Orchestra |
| 4. | Can't Get it Out of My Head Electric Light Orchestra |
5. | Ghost Riders in the Sky Johnny Cash |
6. | Ghost Riders in the Sky Marty Robbins |
| 7. | Hold Your Head Up Argent |
8. | I Threw A Brick Through A Window U2 |
9. | Inca Dance Cusco |
| 10. | Jessica Allman Brothers Band |
11. | Midnight Express (The Chase) Giorgio Moroder |
12. | Midnight Express (The Chase) Giorgio Moroder |
| 13. | One Thing Leads to Another The Fixx |
14. | Reason to Believe Rod Stewart |
15. | Rocket Man Elton John |
| 16. | Shouldn't Be Ashamed Wilco |
17. | The Magnificent Seven The Clash |
18. | Tusk Fleetwood Mac |
| 19. | What Is Life George Harrison |