A new perspective on space, time and humanity
From Cool Science Radio by Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
April 2, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett discusses his book, 'The Scale of the Universe,' and its implications on our understanding of space and time.
Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett discusses his book, “The Scale of the Universe,” and how understanding the vastness of space and time can reshape how we see ourselves and each other.
People in this episode
Guest: Jeffrey Bennett
Topics covered
- space
- time
- humanity
- astrophysics
Keywords
- universe
- perspective
- self-perception
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Products: The Scale of the Universe
Books & works: The Scale of the Universe
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