95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson)

About this episode

Daniel Whiteson explores whether we could communicate with aliens through physics.

If we met aliens, could we communicate through physics? Daniel Whiteson explores this question on today's episode. For more, check out his new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics? For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe Support the show

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Guest: Daniel Whiteson

Topics covered

• aliens
• physics
• communication
• extraterrestrial life
• science

Keywords

• aliens
• physics
• communication
• extraterrestrial
• science
• Daniel Whiteson

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Do Aliens Speak Physics?

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