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Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at ninety percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away? In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators.

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Wenn xkcd.com einen neuen Science Cartoon postet, vibriert das Internet. Sein Blog "what if", auf dem der Physiker Randall Munroe jede Woche bizarre Fragen mit exakter Wissenschaft und genialen Strichmännchen beantwortet, ist Kult. Wie lange würde es dauern, bis wir merken würden, dass sich der Erdumfang verändert? Hätten wir genug Energie, um die ganze Weltbevölkerung von der Erde wegzubefördern? Wann (wenn überhaupt) wird Facebook mehr Profile von Toten als von Lebenden enthalten? Wenn man eine zufällige Nummer wählt und "Gesundheit!" sagt, wie hoch ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass der Angerufene tatsächlich gerade geniest hat?

Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science running imaginative thought experiments. Our brilliant guests are some of the world’s greatest science fiction writers, scientists & science communicators. Leap into a journey to answer the most fascinating question in the universe: What The IF?

Randall Munroe, der geniale Erfinder von xkcd.com, legt nach. In der Fortsetzung seines internationalen Bestsellers "What if?" beantwortet er viele neue verrückte Fragen wissenschaftlich fundiert und umwerfend kreativ.

Our climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed...

What If It's Real? is a podcast for the curious mind—the place where cutting-edge science meets ancient mysteries, unsettling phenomena, and the future of human evolution. Science, mystery, and the unexplained—explored with evidence, curiosity, and an open mind.

What If We? is a new podcast about advocacy, persuasion, and the messages that move us. Hosted by Kaitlin Funaro from advocacy agency RALLY, each episode features real talk with advocates and strategists working on issues like marriage equality, education equity, climate action, racial justice, and many others. Follow wherever you get your podcasts, and reach out to us at pod@wearerally.com.

Ever wondered how history, psychology, finance, and culture might have unfolded differently? Welcome to The Big What If — a podcast that explores fascinating alternate realities and imaginative scenarios. Each episode blends storytelling, humor, and thoughtful speculation to uncover how the world might have been… or could be.Subscribe now and join us on a journey through endless possibilities.

Energy powers our homes, our cars, and our lives. But the kinds of energy we use—and the ways we use it—are rapidly changing our climate. We need new and clean energy, now. MIT Energy Initiative hosts Rob Stoner and Kara Miller talk with energy experts about the science, technology, and policies that can transform our energy systems and give us a more sustainable future. Hear from those testing new ideas and working on breakthroughs in labs, industry, and government—the ones who aren’t afraid to ask, “What if it works?”

This show is an exploration into alternative options, philosophies, and practices, that run the gambit from spiritual exploration to political agendas, integrative medicine to entrepreneurial vision, and all things in between. “What if I Ran the World?” is designed to investigate, educate, entertain and inspire and most importantly offer solutions, and remind our audience that they not only have the power to effect change, they are the power that literally creates and co-creates the world they/we are living in. What would you do differently, if you ran the world?

What Happens If takes you on a riveting journey through the cosmos and human intricacies. Ever wondered, What happens if we delve into the ecosystems of distant planets? Or what happens if we uncover the astonishing capabilities of the human body? In each episode of our podcast, What Happens If poses these questions and more, diving deep into the heart of science. With What Happens If as our guiding mantra, we challenge conventional wisdom, explore captivating themes, and embark on thought-provoking journeys. So, what happens if you tune in? You're in for a blend of knowledge, wonder, and ...

Interviews with amazing people... Thought provoking hypotheticals. Always ask yourself... What If?

What Would You Do If? is a silly but informative podcast. Presented by Callum Farmer and Jessica Spencer, it'll answer those "what would you do if?" questions with a bit of fun while we all learn something new.

In the vein of Randall Munroe's What If? meets Brian Green's Elegant Universe, a senior writer from Space.com leads readers on a wild ride of exploration into the final frontier, investigating what's really "out there." We've all asked ourselves the question. It's impossible to look up at the...