Exploring the Challenges and Possibilities of Interstellar Travel

In this episode, we are joined by Avi Loeb, a renowned theoretical physicist and professor at Harvard University. Loeb takes us on a fascinating journey into the realm of interstellar travel, discussing the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead for humanity.

Loeb begins by sharing his incredible experience of discovering and collecting the first-ever material from a different solar system that crash-landed on Earth. This groundbreaking event opens up a world of possibilities, igniting our curiosity about what lies beyond our own solar system.

One of the key topics of discussion is the idea of humans embarking on interstellar journeys. Loeb explores the concept of sending generations of people on spacecraft to different stars, a concept that challenges our traditional notions of space travel. He delves into the potential for propelling a craft up to the speed of light within the next decade, pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible.

However, as we venture further into the cosmos, Loeb also highlights the dangers that lurk beyond the edge of our solar system. He emphasizes the importance of exploring space to ensure the survival of humanity in the future, as we face potential threats and the need to find alternative habitats.

Join us as we delve into the mind of Avi Loeb, unraveling the mysteries of interstellar travel and contemplating the future of humanity beyond our own solar system.

Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist specialising in astrophysics and cosmology, Professor of Science at Harvard University and an author. Humanity travelling to different planets is a huge undertaking. Yet we're already looking further afield. If we are to survive out into the far future, we need to travel to different solar systems and this presents a ton of unique challenges, today we get to find out about the biggest ones. Expect to learn how Avi discovered and collected the first ever material from a different solar system that landed here on earth earlier this year, whether we will ever send generations of humans on a space craft to a different stars, how Avi is planning to propel a craft up toward the speed of light within the next decade, the dangers lurking beyond the edge of our solar system and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices