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Podcast: Ask Theory
Episode: 009: [Theoretical Physics - 1 of 2] Bakit Ba Natin Pinag-Aaralan Ang Mga Black Hole? (with Dr. Ian Vega)
Description: This episode of Ask Theory features Dr. Ian Vega, a professor at the National Institute of Physics, program coordinator of the Theoretical Physics Group, and head of the Gravity Group at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He was also the recipient of the Outstanding Young Scientist award from the National Academy of Science and Technology for his work in theoretical physics.
We talked about the basics of black holes, the important things we can learn from studying black holes, addressing a toxic misconception about theoretical research, how cosmic mysteries can help us better understand our place...