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Why This Universe?

Why This Universe?

Di: Dan Hooper Shalma Wegsman
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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  • 101 — How Will AI Change Physics? (Ft. Yoni Kahn)
    Oct 12 2026

    In 2023, Dan made a bet with physicist Yoni Kahn about whether AI would be able to pass a graduate-level quantum field theory course by 2026. Today on the show, they revisit their bet and discuss what AI is capable of in physics today, and how it might change the field moving forward.

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    56 min
  • 100 - What is Light? A Journey from Ancient Philosophy to Quantum Physics
    Aug 24 2026

    Modern physics tells us a lot about light; that it's both a wave and a particle, and that it sets the speed limit of the universe, for example. But how did we come to understand light in this way?

    In Dan's first solo episode, he takes us through theories of light through the ages, starting from the earliest accounts of ancient ideas and bringing us all the way to modern times.

    Let us know what you think about this new format!

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    37 min
  • 99 - The 7 Most Exciting Developments in Physics Today + a WTU Update
    Aug 3 2026

    It's been a while! To make up for lost time, today's episode is a rundown of all the physics news you should know. Hear what is keeping physicists at the edge of their seat, and what physics news you should keep your eyes out for in the coming years.

    Also, this episode comes with an update from us at WTU: This will be Shalma's last episode as co-host and editor (though she'll continue to help out with production behind the scenes).

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    36 min
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