Science has shown us the universe began with a Big Bang but what about its endgame? Will everything burn out and freeze over, or collapse in on itself, or rip into shreds? How far away are we from this happening?

Embark on a cosmic journey to the end of the universe with astrophysicist, science communicator, and author of The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), Katie Mack. 

In a public talk, Katie takes us through the latest scientific tolls and data, from space telescopes to particle colliders, to explain the big ideas and key theories of the death of the universe.

Professor Tara Murphy, Head of the School of Physics, hosts this event. 

This podcast is a recording of a live public event held on 10 July 2025. For more links and resources, including the transcript, visit Sydney Ideas website:  bit.ly/40WQfb3

Katie Mack: The end of everything

Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning.

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Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time?
Episode 738; July 20, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
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0:00 Intro Asking the Impossible
2:08 The Limits of Time and Spacetime
7:45 Beyond the Big Bang: Alternate Beginnings
14:38 Other Realities: Higher Dimensions and Shadow Universes
18:28 Emergent Time
22:38 Bubble Collisions and Multiverse Scars
24:44 Conclusion: What Came Before Time?

Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time?

Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time? (Narration Only)

A visceral descent into cosmic inevitability, The End fuses bone-rattling and hard heavy bass, fragmented glitch percussion, with both heavy and warped synths with eerie, processed vocal samples that echo the voices of long-dead physicists pondering the universe's final fate. With peaks of panic and dread balanced by awe and philosophical wonder, the track explores the Big Rip theory—where even atoms are torn asunder. It’s a sonic eulogy for existence itself, both terrifying and beautiful in its scale and potential end.

The End [ShadeFade]

Rogue planets wander the cosmos without stars, but could we still call them home? This episode dives into how humanity might transform these frozen giants into thriving outposts of civilization.

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Colonizing Rogue Planets
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Colonizing Rogue Planets

Matt and Jamie dive headfirst into the cosmic foam to explore the Bubble Universe, the mind-bending idea that our universe might be just one of countless “bubbles” in a vast multiverse. From the physics of cosmic inflation and the mysteries of the cosmic microwave background, to the philosophical head-scratchers of infinite realities, they mix hard science, playful analogies, and a touch of pop culture chaos.

#319 Bubble Universe

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon  the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, in particular one of the arguments for the existence of the gods presented by Balbus, which we can call the argument from degrees of being. This type of argument doesn't fit neatly into the modern conventional classification of ontological, cosmological, and teleological arguments for the existence of the divine. It works by noting that there are different degrees (gradus) of being, going from bare being through plants, animals, humans, and other higher rational beings (gods), arguing that the top grade of being cannot be empty or non-existent.

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Cicero On The Nature Of The Gods book 2 - Argument From Degress Of Being - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, and in particular on the sequence of arguments that he provides, drawing from the works of earlier Stoic authors, intended to make the case for the world itself being God.

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Cicero On The Nature Of The Gods book 2 - Arguments That The World Is God - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, and in particular on his discussion of the perfection and beauty of the super-lunary realm, which includes the planets, the sun and moon, and the fixed stars. The ancients thought that these heavenly bodies exhibited perfect order and regularity in their motions, which are either the rotation of the sphere of the heavens, or the circular orbits of the planets, sun, and moon.

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Cicero On The Nature Of The Gods book 2 - Perfection Of Earth And Stars - Sadler's Lectures

In this powerful conversation, Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Southwest Center, speaks with Don Unger, recent PhD and environmental historian, about his groundbreaking research on uranium mining reclamation on the Navajo Nation. Unger discusses the ethics of storytelling, the balance between technical and spiritual approaches to healing the land, and his concept of Critical Reclamation Studies, a framework grounded in both Western policy and Navajo cosmology.
Together, they explore the lived realities of land restoration, long drives and “cabin conversations,” and the wisdom of community leaders like Mr. Melvin Yazzie and Mr. Ernest Greyeyes.
This episode opens a window into environmental justice, language, and the ongoing legacy of Cold War uranium mining in the Southwest.


Don Unger - Critical Reclamation: Uranium, Storytelling, and Healing on the Navajo Nation

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, and in particular on his discussion of the stability and coherence of the world itself and of the larger cosmos. These features are used by Balbus to argue for the existence of some intelligent, providentially ordering divine being. He also discusses a controversial Stoic doctrine, that of the universal conflagration, in which the matter of the world is gradually converted into aether or fire, and then the world is recreated by the divine being.

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Cicero On The Nature Of The Gods book 2 - Stability Of World And Cosmos - Sadler's Lectures

The universe is beyond immense, and yet it might be nothing more than a tiny dot beside the rest of reality.

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Exploring The Multiverse
Originally aired as Episode 462b; September 1, 2024 
Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Editors: Thomas  Owens
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Exploring The Multiverse (Narration Only)

Exploring The Multiverse

Dark Soul Project Presents Cosmology 2025 Guest Mix Crisstiano (DIYNAMIC) 24 Octubre 2025

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀

Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we gaze at meteor showers, tackle the universe's deepest mysteries, and discover that ice giants might not be what we thought!

In This Episode:

☄️ Orionids Light Up UAE Skies - The spectacular Orionids meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, October 21st! Get your guide to the best viewing times and locations across the UAE to witness this celestial phenomenon.

🌌 The Ultimate Question: What's Beyond the Universe? - If the universe is expanding, what is it expanding INTO? And what did it expand FROM? We tackle one of cosmology's most mind-bending questions.

🪨 Spinning Asteroids Could Save Earth - New research reveals how understanding asteroid rotation in space could be the key to preventing a catastrophic impact with our planet. Learn about the science behind planetary defense.

🔵 Ice Giants Aren't So Icy After All - Groundbreaking research challenges everything we thought we knew about Uranus and Neptune. These distant worlds may have a completely different composition than scientists believed!

Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the universe above us, this episode has something for everyone!
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Meteor Showers, Expanding Universe & Ice Giants Reconsidered

An epic, multilingual confrontation that unfolds as a clash between the mind and the universe. My song questions human agency, reflections on physical laws and abstractness, along with the role of doubt as the true driver of consciousness. Cosmic imagery and paradoxes transform science into poetry, while it invites humanity to stand humbly before the universe. It offers no easy answers — only light where the unknown pulses. — Aproveite a música! (^ - ^)/

Mental Dancer

Hello, again. Hahaha! (^ - ^)v Look... The lyrics were inspired by paradoxes such as Schrödinger’s Cat. This song explores the tension between knowledge and ignorance, stasis and evolution, existence and doubt. Its structure shifts from reflective verses to powerful, anthemic hooks, creating a sonic way that challenges the listener to think, resist arrogance, and embrace resilience. With dynamic instrumentation and philosophical depth, Static ≠ Dynamic is both an intellectual and emotional experience — a fusion of science, philosophy, and raw musical energy. — As we say in Brazilian Portuguese: "Até mais," which means "See you later"/"またね".

Static ≠ Dynamic

With a futuristic aesthetic that blends instrumental layers, the lyrics intertwine two languages with the aim of delving into cosmic physics (photons, Planck’s constant, accretion disks, and singularities) alongside philosophical reflections on illusion and perception. There is a fine balance between emotion and reason, offering you a perspective from a more distant point on science and philosophy.

Inversely Proportional to Infinity

Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.

E N G L I S H :
Merely an existence in a (vast) universe woven by vibrating strings. I have always created the lyrics, but never shared them in song format — well, now, I decided to share them.
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P O R T U G U Ê S　B R A S I L E I R O :
Meramente uma existência em um (vasto) universo tecido por cordas vibrantes. Sempre criei as letras, mas nunca compartilhei em formato de canção — bom, agora, decidi compartilhá-las.
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日本語:
ただ、振動する弦に満ちた（広大な）宇宙の中の一存在。いつも歌詞は作ってきましたが、曲としては一度も共有したことがありませんでした。――でも、今はそれを共有することに決めました。はい、私は完全に歌詞を作ります。— 私は勉強しています。あ~~ (^ - ^) 学んでいます. ww
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E S P A Ñ O L :
Meramente una existencia en un (vasto) universo tejido por cuerdas vibrantes. Siempre he creado las letras, pero nunca las he compartido en formato de canción — bueno, ahora he decidido compartirlas.

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