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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2010 · 39 MIN

Episode 11: The Origin of the Universe

from The Science of Everything Podcast · host James Fodor

An overview of the chaotic inflationary theory for the origin of the universe, including a discussion of the inflaton field, quantum fluctuations, spontaneous symmetry breaking, and the zero net energy of the universe. Also includes a discussion of multiverse theory and the fine-tuning paradox.

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