How The Penrose Singularity Theorem Predicts The End of Space Time

PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: ↓ More info below ↓ The Nobel prize in physics this year went to black holes. Generally speaking. Specifically, it was shared by the astronomers who revealed to us the Milky Way’s central black hole and by Roger Penrose, who proved that in general relativity, every black hole contains a place of infinite gravity - a singularity. But the true impact of Penrose’s singularity theorem would is much deeper - it leads us to the limits Einstein’s great theory and to the origin of the universe. Sign Up on Patreon to get access to the Space Time Discord! Check out the Space Time Merch Store Sign up for the mailing list to get episode notifications and hear special announcements! Hosted by Matt O’Dowd Written by Matt O’Dowd