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Janna Levin Explains Why Einstein Didn’t Believe in Black Holes
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June 13, 2025
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6:04Now PlayingAstrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson and Janna Levin discuss the surprising origin of black holes in Einstein’s equations—despite Einstein himself not believing in their physical existence. They dive into Karl Schwarzschild’s groundbreaking discovery during WWI, explore Newton’s and Laplace’s views on cosmic stability, and share a memorable anecdote involving Stephen Hawking that ends with a profound realization: “You can’t think of everything.”
From 'Unpacking Einstein’s Greatest Papers, with Janna Levin'
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