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Nov 4, 2025 38 min

Exploring Alien Science with Daniel Whiteson!

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What if aliens came to earth… and helped us unlock the mysteries of the universe? That’s the premise of our pal Daniel Whiteson’s new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics?, and today on the show he tells us how thinking through this wacky scenario can tell us a lot about ourselves, our science, and the boundaries of knowledge. Plus: Why sci-fi is just as important as sci-non-fi. Buy Do Aliens Speak Physics or request it at your local bookstore or library! Check out Daniel’s podcast, Daniel & Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe! Learn more about Daniel’s research and other work! Want an official, numbered, limited edition Part-Time Genius membership card? Of course you do. Get in touch and share a fun fact, your name, and your mailing address and we’ll send you one for free. Email [email protected], DM us on our socials, or leave a message at (302) 405-5925. (We may share your fact on an upcoming episode, but don’t worry, your contact info is private.) Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social!

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