Tom Nelson Podcast #235: “George Woolridge: Ethical stewardship and Gravitational Waves” is now published. @WhetScience

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00:00 Introduction to George Woolridge

00:27 The Intersection of Science and Philosophy

00:53 Personal Philosophy on Universal Truths

04:16 Environmental Efficiency and Ethics

06:00 Economic Implications of Environmental Policies

08:54 Critique of Government-Supported Environmental Issues

10:58 Midlife Crisis and Search for Answers

12:44 A Brief History of Gravity

14:32 Einstein’s Contributions and Theories

17:17 Hubble’s Discoveries and Redshift

21:37 Cosmic Microwave Background and Gravitational Waves

24:04 Lambda CDM Theory and Dark Matter

30:54 Gravitational Forces and Mass Interactions

39:18 Theory on Cosmic Expansion and Redshift

41:36 Gravitational Potential and Time Dilation

42:45 Hyperbolic Relationship in Time Dilation

43:32 Extreme Cosmic Environments and Time Dilation

44:34 Practical Applications of Time Dilation

46:54 Redshift and Time Dilation

47:42 Cosmological Constant and Dark Matter

50:40 Challenges in Scientific Theories

01:00:15 Environmental Considerations and Solar Roof

01:10:59 Final Thoughts

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