What does it mean to go \u201cinto the impossible\u201d?\nFor Professor of Cosmology Dr. Brian Keating, it\u2019s all about shattering the limiting beliefs around what a human being is capable of.\nIn his latest book, Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Keating explores this question through the lens of the pursuit of one of humanity\u2019s highest achievements: The Nobel Prize.\nToday\u2019s episode is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from the scientific method and first principles thinking, to the motivations that drive people to pursue the highest level of achievement.\nFind out more by ordering Dr. Keating\u2019s book here: https://amzn.to/3p3AKeT\n\nSHOW NOTES:\n00:00 | Introduction\n01:13 | The Power of The Scientific Method\n11:41 | What is Truth, and Why Does it Matter?\n18:17 | The Scientific Method: Inductive vs. Deductive\n29:31 | Brian\u2019s Origin Story\n39:11 | Losing the Nobel Prize\n47:47 | What Drove Brian to Aim At a Nobel Prize\n1:00:46 | Brian\u2019s Quest Takes a Turn For The Worse\n1:09:53 | Into the Impossible: Behind the Title\n1:20:01 | Disproportionate Returns & The Curse of Knowledge\n1:29:48 | The Key to Pursuing Something Grand\n1:32:59 | Scientific Pursuit, Happiness, & Fulfillment\n1:50:14 | The Epistemic Approach to Problem-Solving\n\nCheck out our sponsors: \nhttp://riverside.fm/impact\nLMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact\nShopify: Go to shopify.com/impact\nSkillshare: skillshare.com/impacttheory for a 1 month FREE trial of Premium Membership. \nCompetitiveCyclist: Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF plus FREE SHIPPING at CompetitiveCyclist.com/IMPACT and enter promo code IMPACT. \nAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! \n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\u201cThe great...\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices