Why does the Moon look bigger near the horizon?

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Why does the moon look so much bigger when it is at the horizon level compared to when it is directly overhead?

Answer 1

Dr. Huberman, guest suggestion: Not sure if he fits your typical profile but Dr. Robert Bartlett, main inventor of ECMO. He’s in his mid 80’s, still running the ECMO lab at U of Michigan developing the next gen ECMO. He is friends with the 1st neonatal ECMO pt, baby Esperanza. I know because I emailed him a thank you after ECMO saved my child’s life and he graciously responded the next day. Thank you for all the content you put out!

Answer 2

Wow, two fields that fascinate me in the same content with two great science communicators. This is amazing ❤. Thanks Andrew.

Answer 3

Loved loved loved that episode! I can't wait for a part 2!

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Answer 4

What a profound discussion! It's a superb podcast and I am able to know lots of new perspectives in science. Thank you Andrew for giving us such amazing knowledge by bringing lots of experts in their own field.

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love to hear this!

Answer 5

This content is very informative, thought-provoking and awe-inspiring. Dr Keating sounds like a funny person to be around ❤

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love to hear this!

Answer 6

Gentlemen!! THANK YOU!! This was fantastic. More of this please. Keep pushing. Grateful!! Big bow to you both.

Answer 7

I loved Dr. Keating’s little joke about how everyone who confuses correlation with causation ends up dying. I hadn’t heard that one before and I’m a sucker for irony❤

Answer 8

Dr Huberman never fails to amuse us by science

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Truth

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Amazing amazing amazing. Thank you Andrew and thank you Brian Keating. I read every podcast and I am very grateful for the knowledge and understanding of the world that you give me. Especially useful for a retired Biology teacher who wants to keep up to date. I should comment every week and say 'Great podcast' BUT TODAY!!!! Yes, Andrew, I agree that this Podcast with Brian is your and my favourite. I loved the information you gave, Brian, and in such a charismatic and inspiring way. I love your enthusiam, Brian, in fact Andrew also. I will return to these notes often. I agree with a lot of the comments.

Answer 10

One of the best podcasts. Please also bring on David Kipping, he is also a world of knowledge!

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Agreed. David is amazing

Answer 11

The story of Scott, the second mouse at the South Pole had me in tears! Thank you for this story. It made me want to follow for more.

Answer 12

Hello, Sir.
We are so grateful to the internet technology and, of course, your efforts to put this deep knowledge on a platform.

Thank you, Dr. Brian, and thank you, Dr. Andrew Huberman.

Answer 13

Wow. These guys are really good in their separate fields. Brian has his podcast often interviewing other scientists, but he could easily just speak by himself. I think he is one of the most knowledgeable cosmologists out there. He knows not only everything about experimental physics but he is often the more knowledgeable theorist as well.

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I love how you guys are geeking out with each other!

Answer 16

Amazing guest! So much stuff unpacked .. It would be awsome to hear an entire episode on elecromagnetic fields in humans and nature, as well as the related medical treatments

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True

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Absolute loved it. So many thoughts grazed my mind including questions. Really have to re-listen to grasp more. Looking forward to more similar topics. Thank you Dr. Keating and Dr. Huberman for this podcast.

Answer 18

¡Hola Profe! Unexpected but nevertheless absolutely fascinating conversation. Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

Answer 19

I'm learning so much here. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information! I'd love to see Chase Hughes on the show. Blessings from Scotland

Answer 20

Dr. K crushing it, as always! <3 Great content!

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Appreciate you