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