A nice reality check on cosmology.

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The discussion highlights a lecture by Ned Wright at KITP, which is available online. The first 15 minutes of the lecture revisits concepts from his cosmology tutorial, but the remainder introduces new and engaging material. The lecture lasts approximately an hour and is well-received by listeners. Participants express appreciation for the link shared by a user named turbo. Overall, the lecture provides valuable insights into cosmology.
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turbo-1 said:
Ned Wright lecture at KITP:

http://online.itp.ucsb.edu/online/colloq/wright1/

good show. I listened to the whole audio and flipped thru the slides as he was talking. first 15 minutes or so was similar to his cosmology tutorial but then it got new and interesting. lasted about an hour.
thanks for posting the link, turbo.
 

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