How Big Is The Universe?

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  • @GameTime-yj6qv
    @GameTime-yj6qv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4472

    This is the best channel in the observable TH-cam.

    • @MrJimtimslim
      @MrJimtimslim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Have you found SEA. Thats great too 👍

    • @GameTime-yj6qv
      @GameTime-yj6qv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@MrJimtimslim definitely!

    • @fitnesspoint2006
      @fitnesspoint2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Humans are their obsession and mental masturbation with best athlete, best this, best that, best physics youtube channel...all so immature and silly.

    • @MrJimtimslim
      @MrJimtimslim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@fitnesspoint2006 jeez I bet you're fun at parties, i think he was joking, there's obviously a better TH-cam channel somewhere in the observable universe....it's massive 😂

    • @GameTime-yj6qv
      @GameTime-yj6qv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@MrJimtimslim and ever expanding! 🤣 and yes I was joking.

  • @fuffoon
    @fuffoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +660

    Its remarkable how this question weighs in my mind yet has no real bearing on my life whatsoever. I shouldn't let this make me forget to brush me teeth.

    • @ICreatedU1
      @ICreatedU1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Why brush em? There are infinite teeth out there for you to harvest. And they are all already yours! Quick, go get em before another you gets the same idea before you. Shit, the infinite me's who are 15 minutes ahead of me told the infinite you's the idea about 15 minutes ago. Get the pliers, they're on their way.

    • @sirjoshuaj1
      @sirjoshuaj1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yargh! Don't forget the rum also matey!

    • @costco_pizza
      @costco_pizza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @fuffoon: UY SCUTI- Am I a joke to you??? LOL.

    • @SuperD00D
      @SuperD00D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ICreatedU1 that was a truly life changing comment to read

    • @unadkatphone711
      @unadkatphone711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperD00D
      ..
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      ..

  • @jeschinstad
    @jeschinstad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1790

    Sometimes, when I watch these videos and they end, I feel like I'm coming back to Earth from a trip to space. :)

    • @thatswhatithought6519
      @thatswhatithought6519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Smoking weed is bad

    • @marsbase3729
      @marsbase3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@thatswhatithought6519 no, it's pretty good! 👍😎👍

    • @JohnnyNiteTrain
      @JohnnyNiteTrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know what you mean my friend!

    • @scottanstine379
      @scottanstine379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Seriously! I fall asleep to his “Journey To The End Of The Universe” video every single night😂I feel like I am literally traveling the cosmos lol

    • @1112viggo
      @1112viggo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, it feels bad this time ya know? An infinite number of me doing infinite things and here i am sitting in my chair, no pants, crumbs of potato chips on my face watching TH-cam vids.

  • @beergnomedc
    @beergnomedc ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Easily the best piece of science communication I’ve ever seen. I used to be an entertainment science communicator as well at one point, primarily focusing on astrophysics and astronomy, and this is easily the best I’ve ever seen. The way you broke down and explained some of the most difficult concepts out there is nothing short of amazing.

  • @nateking6629
    @nateking6629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Every time I finish one of these I feel like a changed person. Thank you really for making these and keep up the great work Dr. Kipping.

  • @artdonovandesign
    @artdonovandesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +552

    I can PROMISE you, Prof. Kipping, that your own impact on _this_ world through your videos is far greater and more positive than anything you could imagine.

    • @chrisdooley1184
      @chrisdooley1184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Single-handedly reignited my passion in astronomy after falling out of love with it twenty five years ago. I never thought I’d pick up a peer-reviewed paper or get out my telescope again and his videos made me crave this knowledge again. Thx for your post

    • @jssomewhere6740
      @jssomewhere6740 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He has done so much for my understanding of this place we live in.
      A note to a great comment from a few months down the road.

    • @hennersss
      @hennersss ปีที่แล้ว

      Simp

    • @maxwentzel255
      @maxwentzel255 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@chrisdooley1184888

    • @goodson77784
      @goodson77784 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if he doesn't believe in God he doesn't know anything

  • @tempist001
    @tempist001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    "Even the smallest acts of kindness can carry infinite weight..." Such a revelation after hearing all the potentially infinite suffering, potential infinite happiness also co-exists. What a truly mind boggling life, how fortunate we are to be able to ponder and explore such things.

    • @claudiokauffmann
      @claudiokauffmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was thinking just the same, kudos for that deep thought!!!

    • @christianheidt5733
      @christianheidt5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said!

    • @Alexkrasil
      @Alexkrasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Imagine how lucky we are to have in our body mechanisms that can translate electromagnetic waves with different frequencies and wave lengths into colors to see our ironically beautiful colorless universe, acoustic waves into vibrations in the eardrum that our brain translates into sounds something which doesn't even exist in the world but was defined by humans, a huge system that covers every millimeter in our body and responds to internal and external forces by sending electric signals to our brain, and of course amazingly complicated connections between neurons that create an enormous structure of information stored in an unbelievably small place.
      After all this, it feels wrong to call even the stupidest person in the world, stupid.

    • @whysogrim697
      @whysogrim697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah some people can make a cabbage sound like a golden hens egg take a bite it's still a cabbage. Or you can paint reality into whatever perception you want but reality doesn't give a fuck

    • @fitnesspoint2006
      @fitnesspoint2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@whysogrim697 completely agree Kay! This homey talking about "infinite happiness" LMAO its a very child-like view of the world.

  • @frankr5668
    @frankr5668 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    My father recently past away and never gave me the time of the day. I made numerous vain attempts to be his son but it wasn’t possible. Because of messages like the one at the end, I made a conscious decision, a resolution to recast my whole life many years ago into the man I though I couldn’t be and I am at peace with the results. Father, my greatest hope is that in another life, another universe, you are my father and me your son .

    • @Lizzybaby30500
      @Lizzybaby30500 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He loves you so much.. remember he had a life before you he was a kid too once were all human and he went thru things that made him who he was. No one is perfect.

    • @Zargabaath
      @Zargabaath 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Lizzybaby30500 Not all people are good. Not all people deserve the life they had.

    • @Robbadobbsoldier
      @Robbadobbsoldier 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I feel with you. Multiverse gives comfort 😊

    • @eyeofcthulhu5362
      @eyeofcthulhu5362 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My thoughts go out to you, your comment gave me chills.

    • @66fitton
      @66fitton 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow! "Father, my greatest hope is that in another life, another universe, you are my father and me your son" Man that is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Mad respect for getting that far!

  • @TheOkieLife
    @TheOkieLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Anyone else watch it 3 times?
    There's so much knowledge in Cool Worlds videos I often find myself having to watch them multiple times to make SURE I understood it.
    Journey to the End of the Universe was the first video I ever watched of Cool Worlds a couple years ago... still amazing!
    Best space education channel on YT!

    • @dr.a.995
      @dr.a.995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Honest commentary certainly reflecting my humble experience. My vastly more intelligent wife agrees.

    • @HarrisAsync
      @HarrisAsync 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I saw this video infinitely many times...

    • @philosophersthought9780
      @philosophersthought9780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i am still perpetually watching this video - somewhere........

    • @RetiredLover
      @RetiredLover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s 0620 Monday morning and I made the mistake of starting to watch this. I wish I were smart enough to understand 50% of all he is saying. (Change that to 10%) gotta watch this many more times!

    • @ryleighs9575
      @ryleighs9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I made this comment instead of you in a different bubble-universe.

  • @AUKronos
    @AUKronos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    The last 3 minutes of this video brought me to tears
    These are the kinds of videos I truly appreciate on youtube
    Educational, thought provoking and emotional

    • @robcarm
      @robcarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel the same way. I love these videos. Absolutely stunning.

    • @jonathanacuna
      @jonathanacuna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same. Beautifully produced 👏

    • @tclmac1
      @tclmac1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      absolutely

    • @MacBookForMe
      @MacBookForMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @catalin-4360
      @catalin-4360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jonathanacuna bbp8kj n. V. Tvg. I9. 0 98

  • @r.w.3899
    @r.w.3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    I've never felt so touched and at the same time uncomfortable. The las part of this video is a true masterpiece and this is the type of content all of us should appreciate. Thank you so much.

    • @Pakopako2280
      @Pakopako2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who is the guy that talks at the end

    • @dominicpalmer9459
      @dominicpalmer9459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Pakopako2280 Charles Bukowski

    • @charlesrosaly
      @charlesrosaly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would imagine that your discomfort comes from the contrary of your beliefs. Such as in a god. We are raised to think that we will go to heaven or hell. But the reality is the reality.

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With all due respect, that's your opinion 👌 BUD

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlesrosaly I'm a Scientologist and L Ron Hubbard is our GOD and your GOD and will lead us to infinity ♾️

  • @nishitjogi676
    @nishitjogi676 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The way Prof. moves from objectivity of science to the deep philosophical questions attached with space discovery is just seamless, and just shows the balance one needs to strike between objectivity and subjectivity. Without losing the magic of the universe and without making the errors of religion, he amazingly brings out the spiritual journey that he himself has been through, so that we can be through it as well.

  • @pepsisock9522
    @pepsisock9522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I am simply at a loss for words. Probably the best video on this platform. Thank you for the hard work and always inspiring me with wonder.

    • @gyromurphy
      @gyromurphy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This one is my second favorite. The first being his "Journey to the end of the Universe". It's brain breakingly beautiful.

    • @sundsrik2154
      @sundsrik2154 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gyromurphy where is the link to that video ?

    • @lionelmessisburner7393
      @lionelmessisburner7393 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea this video is crazy. Kinda comforting knowing the universe is likely infinite

  • @Cronites
    @Cronites 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Simply some of the best science communication I've ever seen. Bravo and thank you for all of the hard work that goes into each of your videos. ❤

    • @milannesic5718
      @milannesic5718 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one has yet addressed one problem. Infinite versions of me, down to the last atom, but I (my consciousness) only exists in this body. Those are the perfect copies of myself, and yet, different consciousness than mine. It does not add up. Should be the same consciousness

  • @Jamela579
    @Jamela579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    “The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.” "H.P. Lovecraft"

    • @analogGigabyte
      @analogGigabyte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Terrifying words, perfectly written by a great mind.

    • @BosunM8James
      @BosunM8James 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The call of Cthulhu
      Excellent story

    • @MrMerseyblue
      @MrMerseyblue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like that, very much.

    • @Laylow-_-
      @Laylow-_- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's why there is bliss in ignorance! 🤔

    • @pcuimac
      @pcuimac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I went mad, because my mind is able to comprehend the infinite madness of the universe and the human species.

  • @igortumbas2769
    @igortumbas2769 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mate, once again you have absolutely blown my mind. I’m still working through the relationship between pure science and meaning. Somewhere I’ve seen a theologian speak of science and philosophy as a complimentary set of concepts. You have brought these 2 so brilliantly in this video. Your emphasis on kindness and compassion oin your closing remarks were really inspiring and resonated with the way I feel about the world. Keep up the good work!

    • @mralfie4078
      @mralfie4078 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not
      That deep lol

  • @M1989C0
    @M1989C0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    The last few minutes was a deluge of feels that I was not ready for. So profoundly beautiful. I hope somewhere, in another universe, they managed to revive my father and he could have grown old and met his grandchildren.

    • @neski311
      @neski311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I wish your dad is alive and well in another universe. I love to think there is a multiverse in which my father is alive and well too. Ever since he died, something inside that 9-year-old, bright, leader, happy kid... just broke.

    • @joshuagharis9017
      @joshuagharis9017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Feel the same for my mother, and your father

    • @nicholasslepnikoff9771
      @nicholasslepnikoff9771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same for me

    • @brenerojeda9266
      @brenerojeda9266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe our universe is so big and in it's border could starts other paralel ones maybe I don't think it could have limits

    • @SamSam-bf5gk
      @SamSam-bf5gk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you brother...

  • @hopediamond727
    @hopediamond727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    27:30 was absolutely heart-wrenching bro

  • @SM-wl4ko
    @SM-wl4ko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    28.55 sums it perfectly , accept defeat in trying to understand everything and make the most of the life you have in this world, which is temporary

    • @Travis_22
      @Travis_22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe for you, mortal.

    • @rotshepherd3817
      @rotshepherd3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Even in futility, defeat should never be accepted and we should always keep trying.

    • @SM-wl4ko
      @SM-wl4ko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Travis_22 every body is!

    • @SM-wl4ko
      @SM-wl4ko 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rotshepherd3817 there are those with wisdom and those with little or none of it.

  • @abhinandanmalhotra8519
    @abhinandanmalhotra8519 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The most quality Astrophysics videos ever with so much depth and intellect..! Thanks, Dr. Kipping and Prof Colin for such out-of-the-world content...!

    • @Godwin_J24
      @Godwin_J24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you seen SEA ?

    • @pqlfn
      @pqlfn ปีที่แล้ว

      Sea and this guys are the best astronomy video makers rn@@Godwin_J24

  • @danielnwachukwu8688
    @danielnwachukwu8688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is the most broken down, yet unsolved video of the universe I have ever seen man.
    The last few minutes left chills in me.
    Y'all keep up the great work 🙏🏽🔥🔥❤️

  • @arkabhsaha
    @arkabhsaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    At the end of every Cool Worlds video, I take a long deep breath and try comprehending our existence, place and future in the universe. Very deep and thought provoking videos. The more I learn from this channel, the more I learn what I, and most people on this tiny speck of dust and water in this vast universe don't know. Marvelously great content. ❤️❤️

    • @kylemilford8758
      @kylemilford8758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are simply animals on this planet. No higher purpose we are simply curious. Much like cats 😁

  • @bawili
    @bawili 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Your videos give me reason to be humble, to be kind, to be patient, to try & treat people as they would like to be treated. Amazing work!

  • @66fitton
    @66fitton 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    At 58 years old, I find these videos are leading me to be more at peace and grateful, with all that's ever happened in my world and all that will happen before whatever is next. Even if there's nothing after we die, I have zero words for how beautiful it is to have lived.

  • @MasterWright
    @MasterWright 3 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    This was the coolest, and most thought-provoking video on space I have ever seen! Well done!

    • @orchidahussuhadihcro9862
      @orchidahussuhadihcro9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why provoking ?

    • @MasterWright
      @MasterWright 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@orchidahussuhadihcro9862 "Thought provoking", not just provoking. I left off the hyphen... Thought-provoking: stimulating careful consideration or attention

    • @NiloAzzurro
      @NiloAzzurro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This professor is a philosopher trapped in the body of an astronomer. xD

    • @standardecover7041
      @standardecover7041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MasterWright you mean fascinating

    • @MasterWright
      @MasterWright 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@standardecover7041 that too.

  • @mlbh2os211
    @mlbh2os211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Cool Worlds is a unique mix of solid science and existentialism, I can't get enough of this channel.

  • @ryleighs9575
    @ryleighs9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Admittedly, I'm at a place in my life where I'm very susceptible to emotional things, but either way, this was a very moving video, especially the way you concluded it. I couldn't agree more about finding meaning close to home, in the world and people around you.

  • @iamaskater1221
    @iamaskater1221 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "For example if your mission is to reduce suffering amongst humanity, it is challenged by the fact that in an infinite universe there is infinite human suffering" - yes, but that also means there could be infinite good. Keep pushing.

  • @malky101
    @malky101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I'm really beginning to feel this is the best channel on the whole of TH-cam...bravo

    • @knuthamsun6106
      @knuthamsun6106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah it’s pretty freakin good

    • @raffaelepiccini3405
      @raffaelepiccini3405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have always known it is

    • @Shakazulu0
      @Shakazulu0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely top 5

    • @andersask5503
      @andersask5503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I almost wrote the same thing right now but i thought it sounded cheesy. So i deleted the comment.....
      Nice to see other ppl with the same opinion though:)

    • @emzywillrich7243
      @emzywillrich7243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're right! Dr. Kipping is in a class all by himself. See his video on time travel. I have watched it dozens of times!

  • @metalikmike1
    @metalikmike1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Your voice draws a person in when you explain things, you have a way of explaining such complex thing in a way that means I almost believe I understand it, whilst creating so many new questions in my mind. Simply the best channel on TH-cam. :-)

  • @liftpenguin
    @liftpenguin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I always come back to these videos when I’m overwhelmed with anxiety or stress or anything similar because David’s voice combined with the delivery and quality of the info is an incredibly relaxing combo

  • @marcusrodriguez9992
    @marcusrodriguez9992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    I take solace in knowing my student loans are actually paid off in a far away universe (tear rolling down cheek)

    • @0MR.T
      @0MR.T 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😂🤣

    • @grahammason5673
      @grahammason5673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed. (High fives myself in a parallel universe)

    • @chrisgamberg
      @chrisgamberg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amazing response

    • @cdog3828
      @cdog3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

    • @yashasvasharma4689
      @yashasvasharma4689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dang boy!!!😂

  • @DarkPhive
    @DarkPhive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    There is something so comforting thinking about an infinity of me's watching this video and thinking about each other for the first time, be well brothers!!

  • @marcelosinico
    @marcelosinico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I've been around this subject of infinity and the multiverses (local or temporal).
    The concept that everything that may happen happens an infinite amount of times through infinity isn't new for me.
    That been said...
    One and an half year ago, my 8 months old daughter choke with a piece of toy. When she was turning blue and passing out I did what was like impossible, I grabbed it with the tip of my fingers through her tiny mouth and throat and pulled it out. I hurt her so much that my wife and I had to take her to the hospital right after. My baby took a week to fully recover.
    But something was off. When everything was in the balance, I felt like chance did it. It was highly improbable. It just happened independent of anything.
    I had many nightmares after that of me living my life after this event gone wrong. I even had a nightmare about a funeral, and that frightened me the most.
    It's like that in many other probable universes the outcome was definitively bad.
    How lucky am I to exist in one of many universes where I can see my daughter grow up?
    So in this infinite fractal of chaos, I'm the luckiest man there is. :)
    Be grateful for what you have, an infinite many others of you may didn't get that chance.

    • @roseroselyne9045
      @roseroselyne9045 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a fallacy

    • @marcelosinico
      @marcelosinico ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@roseroselyne9045 Care to elaborate?

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@marcelosinicoIgnore that weirdo - It's totally normal and expected to have horrible nightmares after a traumatic event like that, so don't overthink it. I'm sorry you had to go through that, but your daughter will be able to tell the story of how her dad saved her for many years to come.

    • @mentalillness1574
      @mentalillness1574 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s really impressive. I’m glad your daughter is okay👍

  • @kaldrazadrim
    @kaldrazadrim 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Bro is a poet

    • @user.-ks5dl
      @user.-ks5dl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Your comment reminds me on the following quote, despite i am not agreeing with the statement below, but i remembered it, while reading your comment: "The aim of science is to make difficult things understandable in a simpler way; the aim of poetry is to state simple things in an incomprehensible way. The two are incompatible." - Paul Dirac.

    • @scottpitner4298
      @scottpitner4298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A Broet

    • @PrimericanIdol
      @PrimericanIdol หลายเดือนก่อน

      Drop some acid and watch this.

  • @WoodysAR
    @WoodysAR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I lost my Husband of 33 years in March, and oh how I've wondered; 'What if we'd gotten to the Hospital sooner?' -It made me feel slightly less devastated when he spoke of those infinite others that are the same!

  • @bhuvaneshs.k638
    @bhuvaneshs.k638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    You are like the Carl Sagan of TH-cam era...
    Man the way you present this blows my mind

  • @LotusBoi1989
    @LotusBoi1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I forget the exact quote or who said it, but it goes along the lines of: "True art forces the mind into unique and unexpected directions."
    By that definition, what you have created with this video is one of the purest pieces of art I've yet to experience. Simultaneously hopeful, wonderous, nihilistic, and distinctly unsettling, all at the same time.

  • @joe-dc3zr
    @joe-dc3zr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I slept while listening to this and had one of the most bizarre dreams. I felt like I was actualizing everything he was saying. As if I was there experiencing everything he was saying

  • @meerkat6375
    @meerkat6375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I knew there was a reason I loved this channel…… top deep stuff, not just scientific, but mind boggling and very very thought provoking.

  • @SuparTuber
    @SuparTuber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm so glad I found this channel. Every video is packed with so much information and provoking thoughts that I can watch the same video several times and each time I would discover new things and have another epiphany.

  • @danielluna7648
    @danielluna7648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love how well thought out and executed every video on this channel is. This is quality content. What a great ending to a great video. Well done, as always.

  • @jakebrookesactor
    @jakebrookesactor ปีที่แล้ว +35

    From looking through a 29 inch reflector telescope in 1984 and seeing the veil nebula for the first time, I’ve always wondered whether or not the universe is infinite. Infinity of space holds my interest more than anything else.

    • @stevenbrooks3573
      @stevenbrooks3573 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Is the universe all the matter that exists, or the space that the matter exists in? If it is the former, and the galaxies and nebulae are moving away from each other, maybe it is the outward motion or expansion of matter that is infinite. Space then is absolutely nothing and the 'universe' only exists as long as matter itself exists.

    • @mrwess1927
      @mrwess1927 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@stevenbrooks3573hmmmmm, good POV

    • @Richard-mt4zi
      @Richard-mt4zi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe the astronomers/scientists say it"s +/- 13 Billion light years...Who knows if it has a end point or is infinite.

    • @nickhayden2299
      @nickhayden2299 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I mean our minds literally can't comprehend infinity.
      If the universe isnt infinite what's there gonna be a wall you can't cross at some point?

    • @juliocortez5209
      @juliocortez5209 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nickhayden2299no

  • @bernardorodriguez4285
    @bernardorodriguez4285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    not since Sagan have I been so impressed and moved. the combination of science, compassion, and metaphysics you exhibited is profound. I saw you in several TV shows. I had no idea you were capable of this! what a discovery. thank you so much. I'll be on the lookout from now on.

    • @edeneden60
      @edeneden60 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too❤️

    • @tonypoore440
      @tonypoore440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Professor Kipping is the next Carl Sagan, so thought provoking.

  • @DavidSteele
    @DavidSteele 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sir, Professor; the blend of science and humanity, the way you dovetail these videos, almost never ceases to bring me to tears. Thank you for sharing.
    "...our close loves ones that we've lost continue to live... through different choices... there is an infinite number of loved doppelgangers who didn't get into the car that day... decided not to take those terrible drugs, or who got to the hospital in time..."

  • @aristotleolympiada4540
    @aristotleolympiada4540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This was absolutely beautiful, especially the philosophical pondering at the end @CoolWorlds. AND love your calm and soothing voice.

  • @Ryangubbs
    @Ryangubbs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Humanity has had to swallow another great demotion". This statement is an idea that everyone needs to be comfortable thinking about and understanding. Deeply profound, thank you for putting the idea into these words. Subscribed.

    • @Brett_S_420
      @Brett_S_420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A delicate balance between that concept and not falling into nihilism.

  • @robertgoss4842
    @robertgoss4842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This video, which I watched for the third time, illustrates that a branch of our knowledge which is complex and difficult, is actually far complexer and difficulter than I had imagined.

  • @niallmackenzie99
    @niallmackenzie99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Coolworlds I subscribed to your channel a couple of weeks ago and I have been watching almost your entire library of videos, they are absolutely amazing, space is a fascinating subject that I've been interested in but thought myself to thick to understand it all, your videos have made it easier to help me understand it better, please never stop you are such an inspiration. Thank you.

  • @Calzonii09
    @Calzonii09 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WHAT a video. Wow I am absolutely stunned at how thoughtfully written and presented this is. Bravo 👏

  • @mattrennie6876
    @mattrennie6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "legions of astronomers"
    no one ever gives thanks to the Engineers/ experimental physicists.
    The workhorses that make the vision tangible.

    • @barryjames3747
      @barryjames3747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The cleaners, the equipment assembly workers, the,,,,,,,,

    • @marsbase3729
      @marsbase3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ... The resteraunt workers who make their lunch...

    • @mattrennie6876
      @mattrennie6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@marsbase3729 Also the farmers that produce the food.
      Not to mention The Project managers, Estimators, procurement team (and the companies that produce all required digital+ mechanical equipment), delivery drivers, design/draft team, building HVAC maintenance, administration/ payroll, Document control, sure I've left many out.

    • @annedrieck7316
      @annedrieck7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are legion

    • @aprayingatheist2378
      @aprayingatheist2378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nobody ever thanks me either buddy

  • @alexandermartin1837
    @alexandermartin1837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Great video. This and The Exoplanets Channel are the *_best_* channels on TH-cam.

    • @jmfp21jp
      @jmfp21jp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Agreed! Event horizon is a really good channel too.

    • @cabanford
      @cabanford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And Leo restoring the Talley Ho

    • @lammie001
      @lammie001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      And SEA

    • @mollierobinson7088
      @mollierobinson7088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What they called? Ye, event horizon is great

    • @senecaryan7927
      @senecaryan7927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can’t wait to see what this new telescope captures!

  • @PhoenixFire46
    @PhoenixFire46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Me: Yay! Cool Worlds uploaded a new video.
    Me after watching the video: Who am I.

    • @duality4y
      @duality4y 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is like every video xD

    • @10002One
      @10002One 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who are you, you, you, you, you......?

  • @jssomewhere6740
    @jssomewhere6740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Professor Kipping, this may be my 10th or 12th time through this one. You guys have so many that are that good. Ever since I've been a little under the weather I'm spending a lot more time talking to my cat and watching these videos. So thanks for helping me heal.

  • @MrProjectmayhem
    @MrProjectmayhem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love how the knowledge of how insignificant we are triggers my anxiety.
    Yet here I am, my thirst for astrology takes over any panic attack.

    • @seeker1620
      @seeker1620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯%true bro

    • @spaaaaace8952
      @spaaaaace8952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You probably mean 'astronomy.'

    • @MrProjectmayhem
      @MrProjectmayhem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spaaaaace8952 yeah man whatever. Space n shit

    • @jperry6779
      @jperry6779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imho, the anxiety belongs to your ego (El Padrone) and the thirst belongs to you (consciousness).

    • @Stripey3000
      @Stripey3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrProjectmayhem 😂

  • @John_Conner_
    @John_Conner_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how this channel always leaves me with more question than answers, the shape of the universe could be something we never understand and it's nice to have some mystery left, I've always thought of it as a spherical, if the universe was born from the big bang and we use points of references we can visualize from things here on earth like nuclear explosions then my small mind would expect that the same governing laws of physics to in turn relate itself to the shape of the universe going outward in all directions and then I watch something like this and I'm back to square one having no actual clue about whats going on and being snapped back to reality of bills work and life, I thank you for your channel and the respite I get from the daily grind, even if I may never understand it all, the daydreams I engage in afterwards are a little piece of happy you bring me with each video, keep up the great work!

  • @rajashreekhalap12
    @rajashreekhalap12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think this may now be my top favourite video in this wonderful channel. Thank you.

  • @sundsrik2154
    @sundsrik2154 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just sitting in a chair in front of a camera , how beautifully you have dissected a complex topic in a way comprehensible by all . The last 5 mins where he brought in a philosophical perspective is superb . One of the best videos I have seen .

  • @eugenesesmaiii3278
    @eugenesesmaiii3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love the clips of various movies and animations you showed. They complemented your essay superbly. Thanks for the content!

  • @skylepress
    @skylepress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I always love your videos. The way you consider all possibilities and are very scientific without bias as to how you reach your conclusions never ceases to impress me.

  • @vesuvius9509
    @vesuvius9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Unbelievable how little subs you have. Best content on this site.

    • @CoolWorldsLab
      @CoolWorldsLab  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks Zane!

    • @callumbush1
      @callumbush1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A third of a million is pretty good

    • @IamNotHerbert
      @IamNotHerbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@callumbush1 multiplied by infinity

    • @unkle_munk2611
      @unkle_munk2611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's not the number, it's the individual

  • @chefhall5608
    @chefhall5608 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude... that was so deep. I love you for this! I honestly can't think of anything else to say. You've left me speechless...

  • @linslins4860
    @linslins4860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As always, Massive respect to the cameraman risk his life just to share us this wonderful footage.

  • @tawachadez
    @tawachadez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No words to describe how profound this video is to me. Very well done!

  • @David-dl3vj
    @David-dl3vj ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This gave me goose bumps and made the hairs on my arms stand up. Prof Kipping your communication skills are right up there with Sagan.

  • @carpballet
    @carpballet ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All I know is that that mic is the biggest in all of the universe. Good lord

    • @aaronfischer-m6b
      @aaronfischer-m6b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No just in the observable universe

  • @lastchance8142
    @lastchance8142 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Even the smallest acts of kindness carry an infinite weight". Thank you for ending this amazing odyssey of cosmic introspection with these profound words of wisdom.

  • @catherinepearce2050
    @catherinepearce2050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The thought of our loved ones still being out there, makes me so happy 🥲
    I really hope that is the case, that way my grandad wouldn't have passed from cancer and my uncle wouldn't have a brain tumor. 😭😭
    I hope they think of me as often as I think of them. ❤❤❤

  • @tomsmakalisters9591
    @tomsmakalisters9591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This should be taught at school. I mean the basics of human existence. Phenomenally far-sighted

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It... Is taught in school.

    • @bobbypreston4109
      @bobbypreston4109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@captain_context9991 not taught in any school I've attended, big sad

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbypreston4109
      Pretty sure this is the package you get these days. Good stuff tho. But it would be weird to NOT have this in school. All of it.

    • @richardkaz2336
      @richardkaz2336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was taught or at least touched on in senior high school physics and then again in tertiary education in apropriate fields.
      But what I have never understood is why when they talk and ilistrate multi univereses they only seem have then siting on a comon 2D plain never in all directions above, below to the left and right, in front and behind and all other possible directions.

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardkaz2336
      When they say the universe is "flat" they don't mean its flat. They mean its "uniform" Obviously we know the universe is not flat. Because we can see 92 billion light years to every direction. There is no up and down, left or right. So clearly you were not taught this in school.

  • @Lexandreos
    @Lexandreos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've seen most of the videos on this channel but this one made me subscribe. Thank you for being awesome and for sharing your work with us.

  • @ivasceo9304
    @ivasceo9304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have ADHD and this kept me still for 30 mins, thanks man your videos are entertaining and intellectual.

  • @cabanford
    @cabanford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Yeay! My day just got a bit better

  • @michaelhughes8936
    @michaelhughes8936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Infinite universe (s) or not, goodness matters.

    • @vibhor1211
      @vibhor1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well said 👏

    • @terrellwiley3646
      @terrellwiley3646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We are insignificant byproducts of this incomprehensible thing we call the universe. We exist now, but crazy to think trillions of years will pass after our deaths.

    • @aljohnson3717
      @aljohnson3717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrellwiley3646 it’s terrifying yet inspiring at the same time. Isn’t it!

    • @riverisboss
      @riverisboss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aljohnson3717 It's just sad.

    • @terrellwiley3646
      @terrellwiley3646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aljohnson3717 It makes me think that if everything I do will never matter in the end, makes me think everything we do from every breath of air we take matters all the more.

  • @ryanmcnair3451
    @ryanmcnair3451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love ALL your videos. Your explanations are extremely good in that anyone can understand the complex concepts and phenomenon you're covering. Thank you

  • @daylenriggs
    @daylenriggs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Infinity is a beautiful thing. Not a frightening thing.

  • @eastevanger_tw1173
    @eastevanger_tw1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    :) all the facts you point out, i already know since a long time. But you connected them in a ways that truly give me some goose bumps. Without offence but I'm not a fan of religions, but the last 5 to 10 min....if the people you love could be somewhere still alive.....this has a touch of magic. I really don't see the need for a special book to feel wonder and magic. Its already all around us:) ......but please guys, that is just my opinion...no reason for comment wars ....have a great day:)

    • @someoneprice2371
      @someoneprice2371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No

    • @demartin975
      @demartin975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very interesting thought, isn’t it. Maybe one day.

  • @thomasm5714
    @thomasm5714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting. The conjectures on infinity reminded me of Jorge Luis Borges' short story "La Biblioteca ds Babel" (The Library of Babel), where every book, every story that could possibly have been written, is to be found.

  • @lordbeerus4443
    @lordbeerus4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    @Cool Worlds great video. As a theologian, in my youth. I often, and still to this day wondered, "Is the universe just an infinite fractile per say. To put my thesis in layman terms, "If the earth was a blood cell, measuring my body from within. Would my growth from an infant, to an old man, be relative to scientists on earth, observing the expansion of the universe?

  • @KingBritish
    @KingBritish ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this again after two years. Dr Kippings videos have excellent replay value. Always understand things better if you watch a couple times.

  • @pravesh534
    @pravesh534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am happy to know my late Nana (on Earth) is somewhere living his life the way he wanted

    • @juniorsir9521
      @juniorsir9521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/lT9oH2Hls5I/w-d-xo.html

  • @jellymop
    @jellymop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Consciousness, the universe trying to observe/understand itself in as many ways as nature allows. If the universe is infinite, there might be countless instances of consciousness in non-causal regions of space. Now that is fascinating.

    • @MrAlio101
      @MrAlio101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a fascinating way of looking at life in the universe and the universe itself

    • @kye4216
      @kye4216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Infinity gets kinda silly since it means there is not only one other creature out there identical to you in every way but an infinite number of them

  • @1d1ss3nt6
    @1d1ss3nt6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    incredible philosophical and emotional work that deserves an award.

  • @JedEckert
    @JedEckert หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The thought that my parents could still exist in an alternate universe brings me to tears.

  • @jonasgustafsson1547
    @jonasgustafsson1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I found this Chanel a while ago and I Love it! You voice is like hypnotic. You should do an audiobook! ❤️

  • @aaronanderson3027
    @aaronanderson3027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is exactly what I needed,on this father's day, without My father living. At least, not within, this, infinity. But many many others ❤️🥲

  • @Grandobzen
    @Grandobzen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful video, touching to my very soul. Feels like there's a lot of truths spoken here, thank you!

  • @lasvegasotis6780
    @lasvegasotis6780 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    whenever you experience something, you experience it's backround .Everything you experience appears on or in something. If the universe has an ending, then it would be contained in something, and that would be its backround and we would experience it's backround, but we never do. The universe has no edges whatsoever.

  • @spike178
    @spike178 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Big really really Big.

  • @AssassinArt
    @AssassinArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    WOW, What a cool video... Love the thought process you've just sent me on, I was glued to it..

  • @paldenlama2091
    @paldenlama2091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was kind of feeling low but after watching this I realise the choices are truly infinite with a lot of possibilities, and it improved my mood a lot.. It was a great video thanks ❤.

  • @xtuv
    @xtuv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do not recommend many videos, but this video will be a must view to the people I know. So well done. Thank you

  • @anastasiabeaverhousin5398
    @anastasiabeaverhousin5398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Sometimes, I feel smart.... watching this humbles me hahaha I very much appreciate you breaking it down because I want to understand. Thank you.

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i think you're smart. being humble is an indication of exceptionally high intelligence. i should know. i'm the most humble person to ever have existed. and i ain't no dummy. well, if i am a dummy i'm the greatest dummy to ever live! and i'm very humble about my greatness.

    • @ogolow570
      @ogolow570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cjmacq-vg8um 😂😂😂

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ogolow570 ... its so nice when people get your jokes.

    • @silverwiskers7371
      @silverwiskers7371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      always remember this "If one doesn't learn something every day one isn't paying attention, this rule applies to everyone, everyday, everywhere"
      Mr. silver wiskers

    • @jeanbonnefoy1377
      @jeanbonnefoy1377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As so very often with Cool Worlds, Prof. David Kipping's Cool Word's (pardon the pun) both teach me a lot and move me to tears.

  • @rhorho2
    @rhorho2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This channel is cranking out world-class science videos as if it's nothing. You guys are incredible!

  • @stephmoney43
    @stephmoney43 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I subscribed so fast I cracked my screen.

    • @danstrick3314
      @danstrick3314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome, some of us a 20 videos in, it’s been a mind blowing journey.

    • @n4me1e55-W
      @n4me1e55-W 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In some universe your screen is fine.

    • @stephmoney43
      @stephmoney43 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@n4me1e55-W lmao 😂

    • @cjmacq-vg8um
      @cjmacq-vg8um 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      well, that's better than screening your crack. i think.
      the universe isn't a 2 dimensional flat plane no more than the earth is flat. that's the silliest thing i ever heard. we can observe this fact. regardless of what side of the earth we're on, or side of the sun we're on, we can see the universe in ALL directions. nor is the universe infinite. nor is the universe a UNI-verse.
      in fact the universe is so un-flat there's an infinite number of dimensions we can't even experience much less observe. so this universe of ours goes off into more directions than we can even begin to comprehend.
      the universe does indeed curve back on itself. NOTHING IS INFINITE. if nothing in the universe is infinite why would the universe, itself, be infinite? its neither infinite in space or in time. it has a physical, undetectable boundary and a time limit as well. if you ever reach the "edge" of space your instruments will show you continuing in a straight line but you'll actually be curving back into the universe.
      and no one's mentioning the physical impact our multi-verse has on other universes. just because we can't see these universes doesn't mean they don't have a physical effect on each other.
      i have spoken. i am legend. i am my own god! so there.

  • @akpanekpo6025
    @akpanekpo6025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched and listened to more physicists than most non-scientists would consider healthy, but this program took me to an entirely new level of consciousness - presented by the sort of guy who could make you understand calculus.

  • @SigmaMaleCountMartelus
    @SigmaMaleCountMartelus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have no idea how this video and the journey to the end of the universe have impacted my soul and my mind.
    I am an astronomy buff since the age of 10. My 8 year old son put your videos on our TV. We barely watch TV.

  • @blackriverbootsmaeducation
    @blackriverbootsmaeducation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant content and extremely well done execution as always. Thank you for your contribution to humanity.

  • @nicklong27
    @nicklong27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your videos are brilliant. I just wanted you to know that.

  • @Topazeification
    @Topazeification 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wow dissolved is the perfect word to describe how I felt after watching this.

  • @Biman_Goswami
    @Biman_Goswami ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not sure how I landed on one of your videos but I am hooked. if more educators in the sciences were as impressionable as you, We'd see a wave of new generation scientists. Thank you!