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Discussion thread: Black Hole Cosmology Pt. 2! (Patreon)

Published:
2024-02-29 22:36:18
Edited:
2024-02-29 22:38:34
Imported:
2026-06

Content

Hello there! So we have the thrilling Part 2 of black holes with Dr. Ronald Gamble and I hope we answered: WHAT WHY HOW BIG WTF?!

Also here are snapshots from the Ologies studio, with Earl Grey tea and one snuggly alive poodle, Gremmlyn Gail Stegosaurus Sleeper-Ward, aka Gremmie. 

Also: the BOOTS! 

https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackholetheorycosmology

Let me know what you thought of this part 2 and thank you for all the well wishes on surgery! It's been a rough year health-wise but hopefully I'll be much better after this. I get up dark and early at 5am to head to the hospital and I'll keep you posted -- maybe with a Field Trip episode? 

Docs have told me to lay low and rest for a bit so we may have to do an encore or 2 but I hope you can enjoy episodes from the 380+ we got, which are all sorted by topic, in case you want to convert friends/family into Ologites via the menu:

https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic 

And get ready for some great new ones coming up in a few weeks. I'm so excited about what we're working on. 

Highest of fives,

Ol' Wardo

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Comments

Bassist Ex Machina

My brain is a gooey puddle on the floor after this one and I couldn’t be happier about it!

Lizzy Martinez

Alie!! Thank you for starting with my question and so happy others had the same one. have watched Interstellar and love that he says that one! AlsO um boy howdy is it a rollercoaster of emotions watching it or what! will be sure that our friends baby who loved hearing "black holes" while in the womb watches it when she's older! ALSO hope your procedure goes amazing!!!

Alie Ward

thank you so much! I was just thinking about you and your car yesterday!

E

2 things- first, ologies got me through grad school and now that I have a big girl job I’m a Patreon and trust me, it’s worth it for the fun and the question asking SECOND, you said my name on this episode and today as I was listening on the way to said big girl job, hearing it truly made my morning. I may have gotten too excited but like everything is relative???? (Einstein pun intended)

Alie Ward

Thank you, Lizzy! I already warned them that I'm not a real redhead and to adjust anesthesia accordingly

Rachel Guthrie

I thought it was so cool that you need to use the creative part of your brain to imagine a new idea/new math before you dive into the math on paper!

Georgia Claire

Lurker popping in just to wish you well with surgery Ms Alie. We love you, be well.

Lizzy Martinez

Also, I just sent my father in law some links to a few episodes because I can't stop talking about your latest episodes haha!

E

Also, best wishes for a speedy recovery from your surgery tomorrow. We love you dadward🫶

The Foxes

These episode were so great! Every Ologies episode is amazing & I always learn so much, but these especially. (TON 618) Hope your surgery is smooth & successful, Alie. Thanks for doing what you do!

CapallGlas

Trying to get ologies questions for you from my roommate's grandson. He was too shy for the black holes episodes, but will try again in the future. He's into planets, cicadas, and magnets. Warm and hopeful thoughts to you for your procedure. Be well.

Scott Hanley

Thanks for the picture of the boots, I searched and saw all the colors last week. Best of luck with surgery. ❤️

Ivan Gonzalez

I loved the episode and to hear my voice on it 😍 Of course we’ll enjoy a few encore episodes! Have some rest before and after your surgery! We’ll be here waiting for you. Good luck!!!

Donoiw

I have been fortunate enough to have my voice selected to ask a question before. It was like opening presents as a kid🥰😍🎉🥳 I make everyone I know will listen to the episode. ( Congrats on the big girl job 😊)

Zoe Litton

Thank you for doing what you do Alie. You have changed my entire view of the world. Take care of yourself.

Colby Evans

Take care, Alie. Looking forward to your triumphant return at the height of your powers!

Wendy Fick

Hi Alie! Sending wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery! Part 2 is melting my brain a bit but I love it. Pretty cool how you solved the Big Bang and all. 😊

Chandler Witherington

okay you weren't kidding about the boots - IMMACULATE Hope surgery goes smoothly! We'll miss you but you have to put you first!!

Elizabeth Mena

These 2 episodes on black holes were brilliant, even if I didn’t always understand all the science behind it. I am a huge sci-fi nerd, so I really enjoyed them. Best of luck on your surgery, Alie!

K Prest

Yay for taking time to let your body do it's magic! I'll do my best to catch up on the episodes while you're recovering so I'll be ready for some fresh new ones when you're back! Take care...and ask for a second hospital gown to tie in the front..thank me later lol (oh! and heated hospital blankets...heaven!)

Lisa N

This two parter was one of my favourite episodes ever! What a cool topic and an ever cooler guest! Good luck with your surgery and take the rest you need💫

Jaclyn and her cat Phil

These two episodes on black holes have been some of my favourites! An existential crisis I was okay with having haha! Thank you for all you do Alie! Good luck with your surgery. Sending all the good, healthy vibes your way 🤍

Ja Jo: Art & Craft

Biggest of hugs to you! These black hole episodes were fascinating and overwhelming. So much cool and new info!

E

Thank you!! That’s so awesome, which episode was it?

Beck

I can't stop yelling this guy is breaking my brain over and over again

Lee Wang

FTQA's first-time-question-answered! I have to admit, though, that my attention lapsed over this and the previous episode, and I didn't quite understand why you wouldn't feel getting spaghettified? Does it have something to do with timey wimey? Timestamps to where Dr. Gamble goes over that would be appreciated.

Theresa Carey

Dr. Gamble’s laugh was such a delight. Really enjoyed both of these episodes in spite of all the fractures that my brain experienced.

Jess Donald

I loved these episodes. Dr. Gamble was utterly wonderful. It brings me some relief knowing that people much smarter than me still panic about all the crazy shot in the universe. I’m all 🫠🫣😵‍💫🫠 Wishing you a speedy recovery pod dad! ❤️ Thank you for continually blowing my mind.

princenocturnal

Gotta be honest, didn't understand a lot in these two episodes but it was still a delight to listen to. Thanks!

Hope J 🏳️‍🌈

My sibling was, admittedly, the black hole-obsessed child of the family, reading everything on the topic. As a humanities person, I was also interested but also scared of the idea of the black hole at times. Listening to these two episodes, I’m sure I would have understood physics better if I had Dr. Ronald Gamble as my teacher in high school. I love the pictures he paints in our minds when explaining everything.

Mike Campbell

I've been looking forward to an episode about black holes since the day I discovered Ologies, and this one really delivered. Thanks! I did notice one thing in Part 1 that seemed like an error, altho' the fault is probably mine. I didn't hear any mention of it in Part 2, and I didn't see any other mentions of it in the comments. (Forgive me if I overlooked it.) I thought I heard him say dark matter seems to be clustered around the edges of galaxies, which didn't seem right. So I Googled it, and it appears that it is inside galaxies and probably clustered near the black hole at the center. Did anyone else notice this? Is there any chance Dr. Gamble could provide some follow-up??

Paulina Krasińska-Sroka

Oh my!... Those are probably the first ever episodes where I can honestly say I didn't learn much 😅 I loved listening to them, but my ADHD brain couldn't follow all the terms used and fast paced explanations. Like, I caught myself doing a double take, pausing and going back many times, yet still got moments of "What? Why are we talking about singularity now? WTF even is singularity?!" 😂 Never been good at physics & math, and it shows 🤷‍♀️ Lots of love anyway ❤️

Nicole Harper

Alie!!!! You asked my question!! I SCREAMED! 😂 you’re the best!

Saracha

Sorry to be creepin to the past but im new to patreon and I'm exploring. Did not know you were a red-head so now I have that bit of information while listening to Ologies.