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Interview: All of Physics in One Book with Hakeem Oluseyi | Particles of Thought

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Our host, Hakeem Oluseyi, shares hot takes from his new book, Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of the Universe That Make You Possible. Hakeem explains the nine realms behind existence, why Pluto and our Moon should be considered planets, and our chances of finding extraterrestrial life. Then things get strange as he tackles the Andromeda paradox, cosmic inflation, and what came before the Big Bang. He also explains why abundant energy and human imagination may decide whether our species survives.

Hakeem Oluseyi is host of Particles of Thought, an astrophysicist, author, STEM educator, multi-patented inventor, science journalist, TV personality, science communicator, and inspirational speaker. His research is based on “hacking stars” to understand our universe better and develop innovative new technologies. Oluseyi’s work has resulted in 11 patents and more than 100 publications covering contributions to astrophysics, cosmology, and plasma physics and the development of space missions, observatories, focal plane instruments, detectors, semiconductor manufacturing, and ion propulsion.

Caitlin Saks is a Senior Producer for NOVA.

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