College of Staten Island Professor of Astrophysics Charles Liu recently appeared on Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, the popular podcast hosted by actress, neuroscientist, and science communicator Mayim Bialik. In the wide-ranging conversation, Liu explored some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, including consciousness, near-death experiences, artificial intelligence, nonhuman intelligence, the nature of time, and the possibility of a multiverse. Known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to broad audiences, Liu brought his characteristic curiosity and open-minded approach to the discussion.

Watch the episode on YouTube below